The Glebe is a charming Georgian rectory located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire, in the heart of the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The house sleeps 12 guests in 6 bedrooms and is set in 5 acres of gardens and paddocks overlooking a Saxon Church in a Domesday listed village. Recently refurbished, the house offers a blend of old and new with period features and modern touches. The interior is welcoming and spacious, with a working fireplace, elegant drawing room, and a cozy snug with a log burner. The practical kitchen and spacious living room/games room provide plenty of space for family gatherings.
Upstairs, the house has two wings with six bedrooms, including an elegant master bedroom with a king-size bed and en-suite bathroom. The spacious garden offers stunning views, a climbing frame, and a fenced tennis court for guests to enjoy. The area around The Glebe is perfect for horse racing, golf, hunting excursions, hiking, culture, and gastronomy. The Cotswolds region is known for its natural beauty, limestone buildings, and heritage from the wool trade. Nearby attractions include the Cotswolds Way, Broadway, Daylesford, Burford, Bourton-on-the Water, Stow-on-the-Wold, Cheltenham, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Oxford, and Blenheim Palace.
Cirencester, Cheltenham, Bath, and Bristol are all within an hour's drive, while notable villages and towns like Bourton-on-the-Water, Stow-on-the-Wold, and Moreton-in-Marsh are just forty-five minutes to an hour away. The Cotswolds also boasts numerous Great Houses and Gardens, including Chedworth Roman Villa, Corinium Museum, Crickley Hill Country Park, Prinknash Abbey & Pottery, Cotswold Water Park & Keynes Country Park, and Jet Age Museum. Visitors can easily explore these attractions by hiring a car and driver locally for a guided tour of the Cotswolds.
Self-catering cottage holidays in the UK and Ireland can still be a green option. You can have the comforts of home and the flexibility to do what you want; when you want - without the hassles of air travel!