PERFECT PICTURE POSTCARD COTTAGE IN TETBURY

We are offering special rates for those who would like to stay for a month or longer. Please just contact us for more information. cottage is a charming detached cottage in the centre of Tetbury overlooking the church and Tetbury old town, It is just a minutes walk away from the town centre and all that Tetbury has two offer. The cottage can sleep up to 7 people. There is off-road parking for two cars and there is Wi-Fi.there is also a beautiful garden with a sunny The Cottage is a charming, detached and recently restored cottage overlooking Tetbury Church and Tetbury Old Town and is just minutes walk to the Town Centre and all the facilities Tetbury has to offer. The larger of the two double bedrooms is a family room with double and single beds and there is a sofa-bed in the sitting room. Up to seven people can sleep at the cottage but it would be more luxurious and spacious for four/five. There is off road parking for two cars. The cottage is equipped to a high standard with a recently fitted kitchen/breakfast room, utility room and a downstairs loo. The sitting room is a generous size and is extremely comfortable and homely. The bathroom is also recently fitted with bath and separate shower. The garden is laid to lawn with decking at the end of the garden to enjoy the beautiful views of Tetbury. The cottage facilities include: Fully equipped Kitchen/Breakfast Room with Dishwasher, Washing/Drying Machine, Oven, Microwave and Refrigerator. There is also a Travel Cot, Linen and Towels are provided, TV, DVD player and Stereo with a selection of CD's and DVD's, Iron and Ironing Facilities, Complimentary Guest WiFi, Garden with Garden Furniture and Barbecue. The Cottage can be let for weekends as it is ideal accommodation for wedding venues in the area. We are a short walk to The Great Tythe Barn, Tetbury and a short drive to Chavenage House, Westonbirt, Calcot Manor, The Matara Centre and Kingscote Barn (minimum stay is 2 nights). Turnpike Cottage is also perfect as an extended holiday base for guests who wish to tour The Cotswolds and the surrounding areas (e.g. Bath, Bristol and The Forest of Dean). There is a No Smoking and No Pets Policy in place at Turnpike Cottage, thank you. We can interact with guests as much or as little as you like. We live just up the road from the cottage and have lived in Tetbury for over 20 years so we are more than happy to help with local knowledge. However we do have guests who prefer their privacy and the cottage is perfectly setup for this having its own entrance and driveway and being detached. Tetbury is a beautiful Cotswold town, it has many boutique shops and cosy Cotswold Pub. It also has award-winning restaurants and is a beautiful town to stroll around and enjoy the Cotswolds country atmosphere. Tetbury is world-renowned for its unique Royal associations. Highgrove, home of HRH The Prince of Wales is situated just outside Tetbury, and Gatcombe Park, home of the Princess Royal is also nearby. Neighbouring Chalford houses the impressive Nether Lypiatt House, until recently the residence of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent. You may spot a number of celebrities in Tetbury as they live in the village or very close by in neighbouring villages. The royal family are often cited at the village as our Liz Hurley, Kate Winslet, Kate moss, Damien Hirst and of course the Royal family. There are regular buses and trains which run through Tetbury and Tetbury can be easily reached from London if you're arriving from overseas. We want you to make the most of your stay. Here are some ideas of things we think you may enjoy. Please ask at reception for more details. Upcoming Events: Gatcombe Horse Trials Spring Event 28th & 29th March - read more Badminton Horse Trials 6th - 10th May - read more Fairford International Air Tattoo 17th - 19th July - read more Womad Festival Malmesbury 23rd - 26th July - read more Festival of British Eventing, Gatcombe Park, 7th - 9th August - read more Bristol Balloon Fiesta 7th - 10th August - read more Rugby World Cup September - read more Forestry Live - Concerts at Westonbirt Arboretum, various events throughut 2015 - read more -Traditional board games available. -There are 37 Antique and curio shops dotted around Tetbury which can make for an interesting afternoon. - Cirencester Park Polo Club - Click here for more information - Go for a walk in the glorious Cotswold countryside. We have maps at reception and can send you on your way with a picnic or packed lunch. - For something a bit more organised we have teamed up with Cotswold Walking Holidays Ltd who can provide expert guides for walking in the Cotswolds. Cotswold Walking Holidays are a leading provider of walking holidays in the region, founded to encourage people to explore on foot the beauty of the Cotswolds. This area of gentle hills and honey-coloured stone villages, some 100 miles/160kms west of London, has some of the best walking in England. - The Cotswold Way - Just over 100 miles of quintessentially English countryside. Follow the Cotswolds escarpment with its stunning views and charming villages from the beautiful Cotswold market town of Chipping Campden in the north to the World Heritage City of Bath in the south. - Browse the many antique and curio shops in Tetbury - Westonbirt Arboretum - One of the most spectacular tree collections in the world. A place to relax and recharge, a place to learn and a resource for science - Chavenage House - We hope that when you visit us, you will feel that you are in the relaxed atmosphere of a family house. At Chavenage you can escape into the peaceful surroundings of a Cotswold manor, virtually unchanged for 400 years - Stroud, with its dramatic Cotswolds landscape, unique arts and crafts heritage, fabulous festivals and independent shops, the Stroud District is the least commercialised and unexplored area of the Cotswolds. In particular you may want to plan your visit to coincide with the highly regarded Stroud Farmers Market - Malmesbury Abbey - The Abbey is at the centre of Malmesbury and can be seen for miles around. A Monastery was first established on the site around 676 but the present building dates from the 12th century, and was consecrated about 1180. One of the most notable features surviving from that period is the south porch with its magnificent Norman arch containing carvings depicting Bible stories. There is also a fine vaulted roof to the nave - Abbey House Gardens - Ian & Barbara Pollard aka The Naked Gardenersbought Abbey House in 1994 to make it their home for their family of three children and in the autumn of 1996 decided to create a garden that might attract visitors from around the world to the historic town of Malmesbury. - Painswick - This historic wool town known as ‘The Queen of the Cotswolds', is one of the finest and best-preserved Cotswolds settlements, nestling quietly in the hills and surrounded by some of Gloucestershire's most delightful countryside - Gloucester Ghost Walks - Come with us on a spooky journey through the dark narrow alleys of Gloucester and prepare to be terrified by the tales of the City's haunted past. Descend into the dark undergound area called ‘Deep Six' – Dare You Join Us? - Gloucester Cathedral - Worship has taken place in this wonderful building for 900 years and it continues as a place of prayer and Christian pilgrimage. - Gloucester Docks and river cruises - The former dock estate has become a popular destination where visitors can enjoy interesting views and a range of modern facilities while wandering around a remarkably complete example of a Victorian port. - Gloucester Quays - Designer Outlet has an outstanding mix of high street and designer labels at up to 60% off recommended retail prices. - Golf – plenty to choose from including Minchinhampton Golf Course - Three truly outstanding tests of golf set high on the rolling Cotswolds where the glorious scenery complements the quality of the golf experience. Can there be a better golfing destination or Club to belong to in the whole of the South West? - Gloucester Rugby – We can arrange tickets - The official online home of Gloucester RFC including team news, fixtures, ticket information, multimedia and all the very latest for Gloucester fans - Cheltenham Races – We can arrange tickets - The racecourse is best known for the National Hunt festival held in March each year, and includes races such as the Gold Cup and Champion hurdle - NationAL Trust properties - Find Places to visit. Search places to visit in the Cotswolds to find your perfect day out for the family on National Trust site today. The entire cottage We can interact with guests as much or as little as you like. We live just up the road from the cottage and have lived in Tetbury for over 20 years so we are more than happy to help with local knowledge. However we do have guests who prefer their privacy and the cottage is perfectly setup for this having its own entrance and driveway and being detached. Please note that this property is managed by us and is owned by a lovely lady by the name of Elizabeth who you will meet and who will help you settle in. We will be available by e mail and phone in addition to Elizabeth's amazing hospitality on site. Tetbury is a beautiful Cotswold town, it has many boutique shops and cosy Cotswold Pub. It also has award-winning restaurants and is a beautiful town to stroll around and enjoy the Cotswolds country atmosphere. Tetbury is world-renowned for its unique Royal associations. Highgrove, home of HRH The Prince of Wales is situated just outside Tetbury, and Gatcombe Park, home of the Princess Royal is also nearby. Neighbouring Chalford houses the impressive Nether Lypiatt House, until recently the residence of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent. You may spot a number of celebrities in Tetbury as they live in the village or very close by in neighbouring villages. The royal family are often cited at the village as our Liz Hurley, Kate Winslet, Kate moss, Damien Hirst and of course the Royal family. There are regular buses and trains which run through Tetbury and Tetbury can be easily reached from London if you're arriving from overseas. We want you to make the most of your stay. Here are some ideas of things we think you may enjoy. Please ask at reception for more details. Upcoming Events: Gatcombe Horse Trials Spring Event 28th & 29th March - read more Badminton Horse Trials 6th - 10th May - read more Fairford International Air Tattoo 17th - 19th July - read more Womad Festival Malmesbury 23rd - 26th July - read more Festival of British Eventing, Gatcombe Park, 7th - 9th August - read more Bristol Balloon Fiesta 7th - 10th August - read more Rugby World Cup September - read more Forestry Live - Concerts at Westonbirt Arboretum, various events throughut 2015 - read more -Traditional board games available. -There are 37 Antique and curio shops dotted around Tetbury which can make for an interesting afternoon. - Cirencester Park Polo Club - Click here for more information - Go for a walk in the glorious Cotswold countryside. We have maps at reception and can send you on your way with a picnic or packed lunch. - For something a bit more organised we have teamed up with Cotswold Walking Holidays Ltd who can provide expert guides for walking in the Cotswolds. Cotswold Walking Holidays are a leading provider of walking holidays in the region, founded to encourage people to explore on foot the beauty of the Cotswolds. This area of gentle hills and honey-coloured stone villages, some 100 miles/160kms west of London, has some of the best walking in England. - The Cotswold Way - Just over 100 miles of quintessentially English countryside. Follow the Cotswolds escarpment with its stunning views and charming villages from the beautiful Cotswold market town of Chipping Campden in the north to the World Heritage City of Bath in the south. - Browse the many antique and curio shops in Tetbury - Westonbirt Arboretum - One of the most spectacular tree collections in the world. A place to relax and recharge, a place to learn and a resource for science - Chavenage House - We hope that when you visit us, you will feel that you are in the relaxed atmosphere of a family house. At Chavenage you can escape into the peaceful surroundings of a Cotswold manor, virtually unchanged for 400 years - Stroud, with its dramatic Cotswolds landscape, unique arts and crafts heritage, fabulous festivals and independent shops, the Stroud District is the least commercialised and unexplored area of the Cotswolds. In particular you may want to plan your visit to coincide with the highly regarded Stroud Farmers Market - Malmesbury Abbey - The Abbey is at the centre of Malmesbury and can be seen for miles around. A Monastery was first established on the site around 676 but the present building dates from the 12th century, and was consecrated about 1180. One of the most notable features surviving from that period is the south porch with its magnificent Norman arch containing carvings depicting Bible stories. There is also a fine vaulted roof to the nave - Abbey House Gardens - Ian & Barbara Pollard aka The Naked Gardenersbought Abbey House in 1994 to make it their home for their family of three children and in the autumn of 1996 decided to create a garden that might attract visitors from around the world to the historic town of Malmesbury. - Painswick - This historic wool town known as ‘The Queen of the Cotswolds', is one of the finest and best-preserved Cotswolds settlements, nestling quietly in the hills and surrounded by some of Gloucestershire's most delightful countryside - Gloucester Ghost Walks - Come with us on a spooky journey through the dark narrow alleys of Gloucester and prepare to be terrified by the tales of the City's haunted past. Descend into the dark undergound area called ‘Deep Six' – Dare You Join Us? - Gloucester Cathedral - Worship has taken place in this wonderful building for 900 years and it continues as a place of prayer and Christian pilgrimage. - Gloucester Docks and river cruises - The former dock estate has become a popular destination where visitors can enjoy interesting views and a range of modern facilities while wandering around a remarkably complete example of a Victorian port. - Gloucester Quays - Designer Outlet has an outstanding mix of high street and designer labels at up to 60% off recommended retail prices. - Golf – plenty to choose from including Minchinhampton Golf Course - Three truly outstanding tests of golf set high on the rolling Cotswolds where the glorious scenery complements the quality of the golf experience. Can there be a better golfing destination or Club to belong to in the whole of the South West? - Gloucester Rugby – We can arrange tickets - The official online home of Gloucester RFC including team news, fixtures, ticket information, multimedia and all the very latest for Gloucester fans - Cheltenham Races – We can arrange tickets - The racecourse is best known for the National Hunt festival held in March each year, and includes races such as the Gold Cup and Champion hurdle - NationAL Trust properties - Find Places to visit. Search places to visit in the Cotswolds to find your perfect day out for the family on National Trust site today. Please also note that we are very close to Highgrove gardens, and for weddings at Great The barn, Chavenage House, The Matara centre and Kingscote Barn. Please note that we do not allow dogs due to a bad experience with a previous guest. Please no smoking inside the house and no noise pollution after 11pm.