Bristol Zoo Project is a large wildlife conservation park in South Gloucestershire featuring diverse habitats and species focused on global conservation efforts, with facilities for families and food service.
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Cotswold Escarpment Manor
Cotswold Escarpment Manor is a spacious and stylish six-bedroom detached countryside retreat designed for large groups and family gatherings, featuring a private hot tub, games room, and extensive outdoor garden areas.
Nympsfield Long Barrow is a Neolithic burial site located near the village of Nympsfield in Gloucestershire, England. The outdoor archaeological site features a trapezoidal long barrow with multiple chambers and is managed as part of Coaley Peak Country Park. It offers visitors a glimpse into ancient burial practices, with excavations revealing human remains and artifacts dating back to around 2800 BC.
Tinkley Tots is a weekly outdoor nature group for children aged 2–4 and their grown-ups, with a different nature theme, story and activities each session. Children can explore outdoors, discover wildlife and make things from natural materials.
Daisy Cottage is a cosy cottage set in the Somerset countryside near Weston-Super-Mare, offering a peaceful rural retreat with a super kingsize bed and a private hot tub.
Crook Peak to Shute Shelve Hill is a National Trust owned Site of Special Scientific Interest providing extensive outdoor natural landscapes including ancient woodland, calcareous grasslands, rare plant species, and important geological features such as caves with prehistoric fossils. Visitors can explore long-distance footpaths, enjoy scenic hill views, and visit historic sites related to early human occupation and model aircraft flying activities.
Weston-super-Mare is a seaside town in Somerset, England, known for its sandy beach, historic piers, cultural venues, and rich heritage as a Victorian seaside resort.
Kimberly Cottage is a homely, semi-rural five-bedroom house on the edge of Bristol with private garden and level access, suitable for family stays including pets.
Acton Court is a historically significant Tudor house in South Gloucestershire, featuring rare and lavish royal state apartments built in 1535 as a tribute to Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn. Visitors can explore its well-preserved interiors showcasing some of England's finest 16th-century decorations.
Yate is a historic market town in South Gloucestershire near Bristol, featuring a walkable town centre with shopping, parks, and transport links including a reopened railway station and park-and-ride facilities. It blends historic sites with modern amenities and outdoor recreational spaces.
The Stables is a converted barn near Raglan offering a homely and self-contained retreat for couples, families, or friends with a peaceful countryside setting and enclosed front garden.
Clytha Park is a neoclassical 19th-century country house and estate in Monmouthshire, Wales, notable for its architectural significance and historic gates and castle. Owned by the National Trust, the house is not open to individual visitors but can be visited by heritage groups by appointment, and the surrounding parkland is a Grade I listed historic landscape.
A stylish and homely ground floor apartment set within owner's grounds in a quiet village, ideal for family and couple stays with easy access to local towns and countryside.
Cheddar Gorge is a striking limestone canyon in Somerset featuring impressive cliffs, prehistoric caves open to the public, diverse wildlife, and various outdoor activities including climbing and scenic walks. The site offers visitor facilities such as a centre and restaurant, blending natural wonder with accessible tourism.
The Hall at Woodcocks is a countryside retreat situated on a historic farm with unique architecture and scenic natural surroundings, offering a peaceful and homely atmosphere.
This charming two-bedroom barn cottage in Falfield, Wotton-under-Edge, offers a peaceful countryside retreat with countryside views, suitable for families and couples seeking a rural base for outdoor exploration and relaxation.
Kingswood Abbey Gatehouse is the only surviving part of the historic Cistercian Kingswood Abbey in Gloucestershire, with origins dating back to 1139. Visitors can explore the medieval gatehouse, a Grade I listed building, located in the village of Kingswood and managed by English Heritage.
This accommodation is a charming barn conversion situated on a working farm, providing a rural and peaceful retreat ideal for families with children, featuring ground-floor living and an enclosed garden patio with barbecue.
Dr Jenner's House, Museum & Garden in Berkeley is the birthplace of vaccination, offering visitors a chance to explore the historic home of Edward Jenner, his study, and gardens, including the Temple of Vaccinia. The venue combines indoor museum experiences with outdoor garden exploration and provides accessibility features.
Lydney is a historic town in Gloucestershire on the River Severn, featuring Roman temple ruins, a hillfort, a canal harbour, and cultural attractions including craft shops and gardens.
This accommodation is a spacious, contemporary converted barn bungalow set in the countryside near Usk, Monmouthshire, with wheelchair accessible ground floor facilities and a garden with decking.
This detached lodge is located within the owner's grounds overlooking open countryside with a large shared garden area, offering a homely and family-friendly atmosphere amid scenic countryside near the Wye Valley and Forest of Dean.
Tintern Abbey is a historic Gothic ruin located on the banks of the River Wye, founded in 1131 by Cistercian monks. Visitors can explore the extensive abbey grounds, enjoy views of the iconic Gothic architecture, and learn about its rich history from the exhibition on site. The venue offers good accessibility and parking facilities, with dogs allowed on short leads in ground floor areas. It remains a major cultural and historic landmark in Wales, open to the public with admission fees.
See birds of prey in flight at Tintern Abbey and learn about their lives and the role of falconry in Tudor times. Visitors can also have their photo taken with the birds.
A cosy two-bedroom barn conversion located in Somerset countryside near the coast, featuring a private hot tub, open plan living space, woodburner, and an enclosed garden with patio, set in a peaceful rural area near walking and outdoor activities.
King John's Hunting Lodge is a timber-framed historic wool-merchant's house in Axbridge, Somerset, now operated as a local museum by the National Trust. The museum showcases exhibits on local history, geology, and archaeology from the Neolithic period to World War II within a restored medieval building.
Pheasant Pens 1 is a ground-floor one-bedroom holiday let near Usk, ideal for a peaceful couples' retreat with rural surroundings and a shared garden area.
Raglan Castle is a grand Welsh fortress-palace known for its moated Great Tower, Renaissance gardens, and history as a magnificent country seat that was besieged and destroyed during the Civil War. Visitors can explore the outdoor castle grounds with limited wheelchair access, enjoy a nearby café, and access facilities including a gift shop and picnic areas. The castle offers a rich historical experience in scenic countryside surroundings.
The Oak is a rural accommodation offering a peaceful ground-floor open plan living space with en-suite king-size bedrooms, set in the Somerset countryside near Wingfield village.
Westwood Manor is a Grade I listed 15th-century manor house in Wiltshire, featuring historic interiors with fine furniture, musical instruments, tapestries, and beautifully restored gardens, open to the public during summer days.
A collection of fully refurbished studio apartments in Cheddar with stunning views over Somerset and direct access to shared gardens and outdoor spaces, set in a rural location near walking and cycling paths.
Dolebury Warren is an Iron Age hillfort and biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in North Somerset, featuring ancient earthworks and diverse natural habitats managed by the National Trust and Avon Wildlife Trust. It offers outdoor exploration of historic ramparts and rich wildlife on a limestone ridge in the Mendip Hills.
The Ash is a ground-floor, rural barn conversion cottage located on the outskirts of a small village in the Somerset countryside, offering peaceful countryside views and a homely atmosphere with exposed oak beams and modern comforts.
A single-storey converted 17th century stable cottage located in a peaceful rural village, with access to large enclosed gardens and nearby public footpaths for countryside walks, close to the city of Bath.
Stoney Littleton Long Barrow is a well-preserved Neolithic chambered tomb near Wellow in Somerset, featuring multiple burial chambers inside a long stone mound, notable for its alignment with the midwinter sunrise and managed by English Heritage for public access.
A rural self-contained accommodation set on a working farm in the village of Hewelsfield, suitable for up to 4 guests with 2 bedrooms, featuring ground floor wet room, private patio with garden furniture and BBQ, and private parking for 2 cars.
St Briavels Castle is a Grade I listed Norman castle in Gloucestershire, England, known for its Edwardian gatehouse and historical role as a royal administrative centre and armaments manufactory. It later functioned as a debtors' prison before becoming a youth hostel, offering visitors a mix of indoor historic buildings and outdoor garden and moat areas.
A compact, single-storey barn conversion situated in a semi-rural area near Corsham, Wiltshire, offering a tranquil and cosy retreat with enclosed garden, patio, and private parking for two guests.
Corsham Court is a historic country house in Wiltshire set within Capability Brown-designed parkland, showcasing a fine art collection including works by renowned masters and Robert Adam-designed interiors. Visitors can explore both the house and extensive outdoor gardens, with accessibility and parking available.
A spacious rural cottage in the Cotswolds offering tranquil countryside views and surrounded by walking and cycling routes, ideal for families and friends seeking a peaceful retreat.
This charming accommodation is situated in a rural working farm setting in the Forest of Dean, suitable for walking and cycling enthusiasts, with shared and private outdoor spaces including a patio and enclosed garden.
WWT Slimbridge is a large wetland nature reserve in Gloucestershire known for its extensive habitats supporting numerous wildfowl species and captive collections. Visitors can explore both outdoor natural areas and indoor facilities including a visitor centre with a restaurant and educational amenities. The site offers birdwatching hides, observatories, and special events for all ages focused on bird conservation and wetland ecology.
The Hollies is a one bedroom bungalow in the village of Uphill near Weston-Super-Mare, featuring a bright interior, enclosed garden, and close proximity to a dog-friendly beach and local amenities.
Brean Down in Somerset offers a scenic outdoor experience with historic ruins, coastal walks, and a beachside café. Visitors can explore archaeological remains, enjoy spectacular views, and engage in family-friendly activities in a natural setting.
The Piggery is a charming one-bedroom studio annexe set in a rural village near Bath, offering a peaceful countryside retreat with private outdoor space and a blend of country and city living.
Rugbourne Farm is a 17th-century manor house in Somerset known as the birthplace of English geology. Visitors can tour the restored house, including the cellar and attic, and enjoy the extensive grounds with orchard, woods and pasture. Tours include tea and homemade cake for a full experience.
A detached bungalow in the Forest of Dean offering views over the River Severn and the Cotswolds, set on the ground floor with three bedrooms and a family bathroom, featuring an enclosed garden with a summerhouse and private parking, close to forest walks and local outdoor activities.
The Annexe at the 1910 house is a holiday property located in Parkend in the Forest of Dean providing a rural retreat with a bright and modern open plan living space on the ground floor, a double bed, shower room and private patio garden with parking for one car.
A ground-floor holiday apartment in the Forest of Dean offering a romantic and accessible retreat for two guests with a private patio, garden, and on-site parking.
A stunning barn conversion set in the rural Forest of Dean with scenic views of the river Severn, Gloucester cathedral and the Cotswolds, offering a peaceful and private ground-floor retreat surrounded by nature and wildlife.
A warm and welcoming ground floor lodge near the Royal Forest of Dean with views over Wye Valley, featuring two bedrooms, two bathrooms, private hot tub, lawned garden with deck, on-site parking, and Wi-Fi.
Nagshead is a nature reserve in the Forest of Dean featuring mature oak woodland, diverse bird species, and two nature trails with varying terrain. It offers bird hides and picnic areas for visitors. The visitor centre is open seasonally on weekends and bank holidays. Dogs are allowed but must be kept on a lead, and entry is free for all visitors.
This three-bedroom lodge near Brean and Berrow, Somerset, offers a light and spacious environment with countryside views, situated close to beaches and outdoor attractions in a peaceful rural setting.
The Cottage at West Brinsea Farm is a single-storey countryside retreat located in Congresbury, North Mendips, offering a peaceful and private setting with elegant decor and access to wooded grounds and nearby attractions.
Tibbiwell Lodge Studio is a ground-floor open-plan retreat in the village of Painswick, located within the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, characterized by a peaceful countryside setting with valley views and historic surroundings.
Painswick Rococo Garden is the only complete surviving rococo garden in the UK, offering visitors a serene outdoor experience with beautiful views, woodland, a wildflower meadow, a children's play area, and on-site refreshments. It is accessible to RHS Members for free on selected days from March to November and welcomes dogs.
Painswick is a historic market town in Gloucestershire known for its traditional Cotswold stone architecture, ancient yew trees in the parish churchyard, and the scenic Painswick Rococo Garden. It offers narrow streets for walking, rich history dating back to the Iron Age and Roman times, and local cultural festivals.
A rural barn conversion cottage situated on a working farm near the Mendip Hills, ideal for families and nature lovers seeking a peaceful countryside retreat with scenic views and nearby walking trails.
The Mendip Hills offer stunning outdoor experiences including England's largest gorge, extensive walking and cycling routes, unique wildlife habitats, and breathtaking panoramic views. It is a National Nature Reserve with significant natural and geological features ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and families.
Bluebell Cottage is a ground-floor barn conversion set on a working farm near Chipping Sodbury in the Cotswolds, offering accessible features and a peaceful rural setting with countryside views.
Kilcot Coachhouse is a detached, recently refurbished rural property in the south Cotswolds featuring two ensuite double bedrooms, an open plan living area, and a small patio with garden furniture and BBQ, suitable for up to 4 guests with one pet allowed.
Horton Court is a Grade I listed 16th-century Tudor and Norman manor house in Gloucestershire, featuring a Norman great hall and early Renaissance design elements. Owned by the National Trust, it offers rich historical architecture and has been used for filming notable TV series.
A stylish and private log cabin in a prestigious area of Trowbridge with a cosy atmosphere, surrounded by fruit trees and a wild pond, offering a peaceful and laid-back retreat.
The Shires Shopping Centre in Trowbridge is a central covered shopping destination featuring a museum, a large car park, and a variety of retail stores along with food outlets. It also includes a modern extension called Shires Gateway with additional shops and cafés.
Trowbridge is the county town of Wiltshire, England, known for its rich history as a market town and a major centre of woollen cloth production. It features historical architecture, a river, shopping centres, and cultural festivals, making it an appealing destination for visitors.
Cider Press Cottage is a family-friendly cottage located in the Royal Forest of Dean, set in extensive grounds near local shops, pubs and restaurants, offering accommodation with wheelchair accessibility and pet-friendly facilities.
Barn End is a countryside cottage set on a farm with beautiful rural surroundings offering walking opportunities and a peaceful retreat with a wood burner and garden terrace.