Tortworth Estate Hammerley Cottage

Set within the Tortworth Estate, this cottage is perfect for enthusiastic walkers and cyclists who can take advantage of a wealth of well-marked paths, a great farm shop bursting with local produce and a cafe where you can relax and chat about your adventures. The area offers a variety of local attractions to include Cromhall Quarry (0.3 miles) where you can book a wild swimming session, Berkeley Castle (6 miles), Slimbridge Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (12 miles), Painswick Rococo Garden (22 miles) and the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal (16 miles).

The popular town of Cheltenham (28 miles), home of racing’s Gold Cup and the famous Literature Festival, is well worth visiting. There are many other local attractions including the Forest of Dean (33 miles), Chepstow’s medieval castle (18 miles), Westonbirt Arboretum (15 miles), Highgrove House and Gardens (15 miles) and the stunning Roman town of Bath (23 miles).

This cottage benefits from a remote location with gardens overlooking the surrounding countryside. Its eco credentials include electricity powered by solar panels, and heating from a heat source pump.

Step inside the entrance hall where you can take a seat to remove your muddy boots, and use the WC in the utility room, which also houses a washer/dryer and a microwave. From here you can access the spacious kitchen/diner, the kitchen being well equipped with an electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, and dishwasher, and the dining area comprising a table and chairs for four.

The lounge is accessed from the kitchen, a generously sized space where you can relax with friends, with a wood burner for chilly evenings, and a smart TV if you chose to watch a good film. Part of the open-plan lounge is an extended, vaulted sunroom which is a serene space for catching up with a good book.