Elinor Fettiplace at Pauntley Court is a charming house located in Gloucester, Gloucestershire, in the heart of England. This historic property dates back to the 1300s and offers a beautiful double bedroom with original rustic features and modern conveniences. The house overlooks the stunning Gloucestershire countryside and is described as a place of great beauty and strangeness by poet laureate John Masefield. Guests can enjoy access to the main formal gardens at Pauntley Court, including a walled garden, cloister garden, and sunken garden with ornamental pond and beautiful plantings.
The village of Pauntley is near the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and provides easy access to market towns, spa towns, and cathedral cities in the region. The property is close to the Cotswolds and offers opportunities for walking in areas like the Malvern Hills. The cottage sleeps two guests and features a double bedroom with a Super King bed, a bathroom with a large bath and walk-in shower, and French doors opening onto the sunken garden. Additional amenities include a wood-burning stove, bicycles for guest use, a tennis court, and on-site massage and beauty treatments.
Nearby attractions include the market towns of Newent and Ledbury, excellent pubs and restaurants, the Forest of Dean, Symonds Yat in the Wye Valley, Eastnor Castle, and the Three Choirs Vineyard for English wine tasting. Visitors can also explore medieval architecture at Hereford and Gloucester Cathedrals and Tewkesbury Abbey. The area offers opportunities for outdoor activities like cycling, making it a perfect destination for a relaxing and enjoyable holiday in the Gloucestershire countryside.
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