Runnymede in Gloucestershire | Cottage With a Hot Tub

About Runnymede

Nestled on the banks of the River Avon, alongside the medieval King Johns bridge, rests this Grade II listed terraced cottage, Runnymede. Idyllically situated in a prime position on the edge of Tewkesbury town centre and within easy reach of a host of local amenities, Runnymede makes for the perfect base for a romantic getaway.

Runnymede is a superb dog-friendly dwelling, boasting exposed beams and a fantastic feature fireplace; it is perfect for a couple looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and retreat to this idyllic setting. Be welcomed into the spacious, yet homely sitting room, where you can look forward to snuggling up with your significant other on the generous leather sofa and enjoying your favourite film on the Smart TV, as the electric fire adds added warmth nearby.

Whip up a romantic meal for two in the well-equipped kitchen before gathering together at the intimate dining table to uncork a bottle of wine and recount the days adventures. Completing the ground-floor is a cloakroom for your convenience, perfect for a quick freshen up before heading out!

As your eyes grow heavy, climb the stairs to the first-floor where you can catch your rest in the well-presented king-size bedroom, tastefully decorated using William Morris interiors to celebrate the 1800 period in history, homing a sumptuous mattress nestled upon a timeless brass bedstead with Egyptian cotton sheets and hotel quality linen; a lovely touch of elegance. In the morning, kick-start your day with a refreshing rinse in the en-suite shower room, wrapping up in the fluffy Egyptian cotton towels to keep toasty, before heading downstairs to enjoy a hearty breakfast in the sunroom, overlooking the wonderful terraced garden as you discuss plans for an evening barbecue to make the most of the good weather.

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✓Central heating with electric fire
✓ Oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine
✓ Smart TV, WiFi
✓ Fuel and power included in rent
✓ Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓ Off-road parking for 1 car - located in front of the property - This area may not be suitable for very large vehicles, but there is alternative parking nearby
✓ Enclosed multi-level garden with patio, furniture and barbecue
✓ HOT TUB in rear garden, robes and towels included in rent
✓ Two well-behaved dogs welcome
✓ Sorry, no smoking
✓ Shop 0.1 miles, pub 0.6 miles
✓ Note: This property has low beams and ceilings
✓ Note: This property has steep stairs
✓ Note: This property has a check in time of 4pm
✓ Please note: that there is a £15 charge per pet per stay
✓ Please note: This property is not suitable for those with mobility issues
✓ Note: Welcome Hamper/Gift provided
✓ Please note: This property is decorated for Christmas
✓ Please note: This property is adult only
✓ This property has an iron/ironing board and a hairdryer

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Avonmede

0 Miles

Heart of England » Gloucestershire

Sleeps 2

Pets 1

Hot Tub

Bedrooms: 1

Nestled in a small terrace of beautiful period cottages, right next to the river Avon in Tewkesbury, adjacent to the historic King John's Bridge, lies Avonmede Cottage. A traditional, cottage dating back to the early 1800's, it has been tastefully furnished using William Morris and Co interiors to stay true to the period.

Avonmede

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Ardens Court Farmhouse

16 Miles

Heart of England » Gloucestershire

Sleeps 12

Pets 1

Hot Tub

Bedrooms: 6

Sleeping up to 12 guests across six bedrooms, this fabulous farmhouse is situated on the edge of Westbury-on-Severn, a traditional Gloucestershire village. It is pet friendly and perfect for families and groups of friends looking to embrace the outdoors in the nearby Forest of Dean and Wye Valley.

Ardens Court Farmhouse

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4 Wellacres Cottage

18 Miles

Heart of England » Gloucestershire

Sleeps 6

Pets 1

Hot Tub

Bedrooms: 3

Moreton-in-Marsh 2.9 miles. 4 Wellacres Cottages is a unique architecturally designed home, set in a Grade II listed area and boasts stunning panoramic views of the Cotswold National Park.

4 Wellacres Cottage

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Runnymede Reviews

My partner and I had an amazing stay here. Being a young couple meant that we weren't familiar with stays like this as it was our first time, however we fell in love with the cottage and had nothing other than a great experience. It was equipped with everything we needed, especially having jugs and bowls to make dough for the pizza oven. The hot tub was used every evening and was a perfect way to end the day. The bed was very comfortable and the bedding was so soft. The communication from the owners was very efficient and the welcome basket was a lovely touch. It was clear to us everything had been thought out well. The location was great for us, being a drivable distance to the Cotswolds. There was a pub across the road with a great atmosphere. There was also a small Tesco's a minute down the road, which came in handy when we wanted to use the barbecue. The downstairs ceiling is relatively low, so my partner being 6'2 did hit his head a few times. However we laughed it off and appreciated how it added to the beautiful aesthetic of the cottage. We would definitely recommend staying here, thank you for having us!!

Lovely cottage which matched the description. Very well equipped including BBQ, hot tub and everything you need in a kitchen. The location is perfect with plenty of shops, pubs and restaurants within walking distance. Would definitely return.

Lovely cottage, ceilings are very low and floors on different levels, but this is all mentioned in the details. car parking was very tight but we managed by reversing down the road as no room to turn round, passenger tho needs to get out of the car before parking as otherwise it too close to open the door. hot tub was nice but did trip out one day so was cold, followed instructions to reset it and was ok afterwards, this didn't bother us as tho we have one at home, so not necessarily why we booked the cottage. cottage was booked for the area close to places to visit and dog friendly. The garden was secure so dogs could go off lead and be safe, the welcome pack and coffee machine was a lovely touch. The only problem we had was that there was a music festival on the weekend we were there, live music playing at ALL the local pubs, one pub literally across the road, another behind the cottage ALL playing live music ALL day long until 11pm, then when the music stopped there was lots of noise from loud drunks

Stuart

Great cottage and location. It has been sympathetically renovated and extended. Great style and use of the space. Furnished to a good level the bed & pillows were super comfortable. Only used the hot tub once, but it was clean, relaxing and a great bonus. The garden is fabulous too.

Hilary

The location of the property was great and the owners had thought of absolutely everything visitors might need. Very comfortable bed, a wonderful welcome box and welcome folder with lots of very useful information. The cottage was delightfully quirky but as seniors, we found the low ceilings and very twisty stairs a challenge. The parking was also tricky but all this was balanced with the thoughtful presentation of this property.

Wonderful cottage very comfortable bed.

What a find! We loved our stay at Runnymede cottage. The cottage has got so much historic character and is at the same time equipped with all mod cons. There are so many little touches which really show that the owners want their guests including our dog to have a good experience. Loved the the hot tub, the parking space, the welcome basket, the provisions for the dog, the bed linen and the scent of the towels and so on. It was perfect! The cottage is really well placed to explore the town centre and the fabulous pubs on foot. I would not hesitate to book Runnymede again.

Great location . Cottage was well equipped and clean . Supper comfy bed . Welcome pack was lovely . The little garden to the rear is a little paradise . Hot tub fantastic . Highly recommend . Will be booking again .

Lovely authentic cottage stay with modern amenities. Clean and comfortable and in a great location to explore Tewkesbury.

Absolutely fabulous little cottage. Had everything we needed and more with a lovely basket of goodies too. Hot tub is spotless and very quiet in the garden. My husband is 6ft 2 and bumped his head a few times but was worth it lol. Boris the dog had lovely walks too. Good pubs and shops on your doorstep. Thank you

Stephanie

Was aware that the property had some low beams but didn't realise all of the ceilings would be so low, the only room my partner could stand up straight in was the sun room. Not recommended for guests over 6 ft! Other than that the cottage was well appointed and had everything needed for our stay. It was very clean and location was great.

On sweeping the floor having trailed in mud , I did notice a fair amount of dog hair was also collected in the sweepings . Whilst we were aware dogs were permitted at the property, we do not have one .Perhaps vacuuming in between guests would be more efficient at dealing with this. Also , the hot tub was noted to heat up more than once a day automatically . We did not use the appliance but were reluctant to interfere with the mechanism. This caused a large waste of energy , and as the owners of the cottage mentioned in their note that they hoped to limit costs , it seems sensible to leave instructions as to how it may be switched on and off as required. Otherwise , the cottage contained all 2 people needed for a week's break and we were happy.

Really cute cottage we really enjoyed our stay.

Great little cottage full of character. Location was ideal. We only had 1 issue during our stay and the owners were attentive and sorted it straight away. We are out in several cafes and restaurants in the town and never used the cottage to cook. Will definitely return for another visit

Sharon

A charming character cottage, set in the very heart of Tewkesbury. We really enjoyed our stay but my husband found the stairs a little challenging.

Whats not to love? ! Were both 6 foot and my husband has limited mobility living with MS. My head touched the 2 low beams in the living room and the ceiling at the beginning of the kitchen! Didnt bother us at all! Parking at the front is tight but totally doable. Shower is so powerful. Garden on multilevel and such a beautiful sun trap. Black Bear across the road is excellent! The layout, drinks, food, highly recommended! Gorgeous welcome pack in the kitchen when we arrived. Attention to detail throughout is bang on. The bed, wow! So comfortable with plush Egyptian cotton bedding! Cotswolds Lavender Farm is well worth a visit for lavender lovers! Lovely high street with traditional shops and new ones too. In a nutshell, book this cottage and explore the area! You wont regret it!

We had such a lovely time at the Cottage,the owners made sure the cottage had everything you need. It was very clean one of the cleanest we have ever stayed in. We will definitely be back

Michelle

Amazing cottage has everything you need and more. Dog had own Bed treats on arrival and a lovely welcome basket for us with wine , jams, bread, biscuits, milk , butter in the fridge.great location in the heart of Tewkesbury. The hot tub extra bonus after a long walk.cant wait to go back.

A lovely cottage in a most convenient location. Would stay there again and also recommend to anyone wanting comfy and cosy accommodation in the Tewksbury area. Many thanks, Angela and Alan.

Very quaint cottage close to the town center. It has a nice outdoor area not that we had too much use of it in November!. Very clean and comfortable as well as being well equipped. Town is a great place to walk around, lots of old buildings and pubs. Its true what they say about the beams though! watch your head moving from room to room. Great stay well recommended.

Michael

Timothy

Everything in the house was of good quality and we particularly enjoyed the Swan items in the kitchen. A lovely mix of old and new. Right next to an ancient bridge over the Avon, and a good atmosphere and beer in the Old Black Bear, the oldest pub in Gloucestershire, just over the road. The Abbey is beautiful and just opposite it we had a good meal in the Abbot's Table.

Joy&Jerry

Perfect !!

A beautiful, spotlessly clean quirky cottage. We had a lovely time. The cottage is very well equipped and in a fabulous location for walks and as a base. The welcome basket was a lovely touch and very much appreciated. Thank you for having us .

We wouldn't hesitate in recommending Runnymede. It was beautifuly presented and very clean, the owners have thought of everything when doing this property up. We just loved everything about it and couldn't fault it at all. The welcome pack was also an added bonus, a very kind thought and very much appreciated. Thank you so much for letting us stay in your beautiful, quirky cottage, we had a lovely week.

It was lovely for us to be able to come to this lovely cottage,we are getting on in years and it was a lovely opportunity to visit all the places we used to take the boats we had. The cottage was spotless and everything you would want was there even a washing machine,I would suggest a slip mat for in the shower as it was slippery. The welcome basket was so much appreciated having saved us going straight out to get something ,it just let us get on unpacking .the bed was a dream havent slept that well for ages.

Tracey

A little gem in the heart of the Cotswolds. The cottage was perfect for 2 and very comfortable. Lovely welcome package & very comfy bed. Wellequipped kitchen. Lots of hot water to shower at the end of a long days walking. The courtyard garden was a suntrap and our favourite spot for G&Ts at the end of the day. We visited Winchcombe, Broadway, The Malverns, Slaughters and Bourtononwater during our week. Plenty of choice of takeaways & restaurants in the town all walkable. We parked in the Oldbury car park 4 for 24 hrs. The pub across the road was also handy. Highly recommended

We had a lovely stay at Runnymede, the cottage was a cute, quirky originally medieval cottage, with its narrow spiral staircase, inglenook fireplace and 2 main rooms it was gorgeous The kingsize brass bed was so comfy I didn't want to get out of it. There were very nice touches like the welcome basket filled with essentials and the dog bed and treats. There was only 1moan I had that the grill pan was too small for the grill but I got around that by using the oven to cook burgers. I would highly recommend this accommodation to anyone, its close to the town and the nearest pub is across the road Ye Olde Black Bear.

Lynette

This was a wonderful cottage. It was comfortable and clean, and in a fantastic location. The only real issue was parking, but that was easily resolved when I arrived the narrow lane was blocked by other cars. There were also some very low ceilings. I don't think my 6 ft 5 son would have enjoyed being in the kitchen! For me, at 5ft 4, it was not a problem.

Susana

Gorgeous cottage, very well presented, spotlessly clean. Fully enclosed garden. Excellent location to wander into town. Tight spiral staircase and low beams as expected in this type of property. Parking outside the cottage is tight but manageable. All in all, really enjoyable stay in beautiful property.

My week at Runnymede was so enjoyable. The Cottage is extremely comfortable albeit quirky. I loved the William Morris theme throughout. The cottage is situated for beautiful river walks and all the amenities in the town. I enjoyed the Riverside Cafe and also Tillys tea room. Tewkesbury is ideally situated for surrounding interesting market medieval towns. I would certainly not hesitate recommending Runnymede. Who knows I may return.

Carole

Fab cottage equipped to a very high standard. Very comfortable and excellent position to be able walk everywhere.

Angela

The most beautiful cottage with everything you need and more, in a lovely setting. Pet friendly and right next to the high street and canal for walks. Would definitely revisit.

Stephen

Spent a lovely week at Runnymede cottage, it was a real home from home. Everything was of a high standard and the bed was extremely comfortable. The welcome pack was a nice touch and was much appreciated. Couldnt fault anything and it was a great base to explore the surrounding areas.

Had a great stay at the cottage. Comfortable, adequately aquipped, and excellent location for Tewkesbury and surrounding areas. William Morris touches throughout the property, an added bonus. Enclosed, safe garden for the dog. Nice welcome pack on arrival. We really enjoyed our five night stay Will recommend.

Jillian

The pictures do not do justice to the real thing. Beautifully presented and cosy. My hubby may have bumped his head once or twice on the low beams, but it was perfect for me. A super little welcome gift started our holiday off. Perfect!

Lovely homely clean property. The bed was so comfortable, there was a lovely thoughtful welcome pack and toiletries. For dog owners , basket, blanket, dog biscuits, poo bags amazing. Well furnished, and comfortable. Pots pans and everything needed to make meal.

Lovely place to stay. Great location and easy to get the bus to and from Gloucester and Cheltenham. Property was clean and comfortable

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Attractions Near Runnymede

While there'll be plenty to keep you entertained at Runnymede itself, if you plan to get out and about and see some of what Gloucestershire has to offer, here are some of the nearby attractions you can enjoy during your stay. Please note that some of these activities and days out are paid and it's always a good idea to book in advance to secure your place where applicable.

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Avon Leisure Cruises - BS8 4EB

about 9 Miles

Avon Leisure Cruises offer a relaxing way to spend an afternoon exploring the beautiful river and the sites all around it. The trips have commentary to point out places of historical importance and interest and are educational as well as fun. During school holidays the area is very popular with tourists and with families and daily activities can be enjoyed.

Spetchley Park and Gardens - WR5 1RS

about 12 Miles

Spetchley Park and Gardens in Worcestershire are the perfect place for a day trip all year round. During the summer months the gardens are really at their best with beautiful displays of flora and fauna. Many families choose to bring a picnic and there are several picnic tables in the grounds. The deer park is also a big hit with children as well as grown ups. The onsite tea room serves tasty sandwiches and cakes and uses local produce where possible.

Puzzlewood - GL16 8QB

about 24 Miles

Puzzlewood is a somewhat unique attraction within the beautiful Forest of Dean. Visitors can explore the mile of pathways passing over wooden bridges and through some stunning tree and rock formations. The maze of pathways are quite enchanting and the site has recently been used as a location for the BBC1 production of Merlin. While enjoying the splendour of nature there are many types of wildlife to meet along the way including Shetland ponies, Donkeys and Highland Cattle. A Hocus Pokus Halloween event takes place from the 24th to the 31st of October.

Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens - OX18 4JP

about 26 Miles

This has to be one of the most popular days out in Oxfordshire and is sure to appeal to nature lovers, animal lovers and keen gardeners. Families and couples will enjoy wandering around this amazing park with a wide variety of mammals and birds to see as well as reptiles. Some of the most popular animals are the Burrowing Owl, Dexter Cow, African Pancake Tortoise and the Bar Headed Goose. Check out their website for the latest admission costs and special offers.

Queenswood Country Park - HR6 0PY

about 26 Miles

Queenswood Country Park has a stunning location offering panoramic views of the countryside. The area is abundant with wildlife and you can see how many species you can spot while enjoying the nature trails. The park also has a large children play area and a licensed café. Seasonal activities can be enjoyed during school holidays and at peak times of the year including Halloween events and crafting sessions as well as ranger led walks.