Tea & Roses

Tea & Roses: Gloucestershire

Take a bite out of this real chocolate box cottage in the Costwolds, set in heart of the pretty village of Ebrington. In an elevated position on a raised path, it's just steps away from the village church and the popular pub. Inside, the Grade II listed cottage has been recently been lovingly refurbished but it retains much of its character, with beamed ceilings, an open fireplace and a stone floor. The comfortable sofas are perfect for snuggling on after a day out walking or sightseeing and there's a charming eat-in kitchen with everything you could need. Upstairs, bedrooms are bright and comfortable, in relaxing shades of white and greys, and two bathrooms mean there won't be any queuing for the shower each morning. The enclosed garden is particularly beautiful in the spring and summer, with a table and chairs as well as a barbecue. Just a seven-minute drive from Chipping Campden and less than twenty-five minutes from both Stow-on-the-Wold and Stratford-upon-Avon, it's a perfect spot for exploring this part of the country.

Home truths:
*A stairgate and high chair are available if you notify the host in advance
*There's no downstairs toilet here
*The host will provide a starter kit for the fire – you can buy further logs in the local shops
*There's fast broadband here if you need to get some work done during your stay
*There shouldn't be any problem with the height of the ceilings but note there are some sloping ceilings upstairs
*Feel free to store bikes in the outbuilding but please bring your own padlock
*The kitchen is lacking some basic crockery and cooking utensils