Orchard View

About this property

Orchard View is a beautiful cottage resting in an unbeatable rural location, in Redmarley D'Abitot, Gloucestershire. Offering a tranquil and attractive setting, it makes the perfect destination for a small family on holiday or couples travelling together. Part of a Grade II-listed, imposing farmhouse which dates back to circa 1680, this property boasts gardens extending to some 2.5 acres with a further 10 acres of paddocks for the owners' dressage horses. This delightful cottage is situated just outside the small village of Redmarley and just South of J2 of the M50 giving excellent access from the motorway network. Drive up a gorgeous tree-lined driveway and park outside the delightful, single-storey holiday home. The surroundings are simply sublime with views of open countryside, nearby stables and a lush and green orchard which help to create a blissful, rural idyll. Guests can stroll around the lawns, enjoy drinking and dining alfresco on the outside patio area and the icing on the cake – submerge themselves in the wonderfully located hot tub, which offers some wonderful views and the opportunity to be immersed in the beautiful surroundings and really get into the holiday vibe. The relaxing ambience continues as you enter the property with an elegant living/dining room welcoming guests in. Here, you will find feature ceiling beams, a Smart TV, tasteful soft furnishings, attractive French doors leading outside and a huge corner sofa, which all add up to create a really chilled-out atmosphere and is somewhere you can imagine spending a lot of time. Step into the kitchen which is equipped with everything that’s needed to produce quality food for the holiday party and when it’s time to serve up, the dining area is the perfect spot for enjoying long, leisurely meals together. Come bedtime and there are two well-appointed bedrooms, a double and a super-king-size. Both feature beamed ceilings and French doors leading outside and are the ideal place for resting weary heads at night and waking up in the morning when you can throw open the patio doors and enjoy a refreshing coffee on the patio while you plan your day’s activities.

Redmarley is situated in the Northern Part of the Royal Forest of Dean which is renowned for its forests, walking and cycling trails, rock climbing and much more!

There is a nearby pub and in Hartpury is the Royal Exchange Pub which has an excellent and popular restaurant. The nearby village of Staunton hosts a convenience store, a garage, a service station and a local bakery. A public footpath runs literally outside the entrance gate connecting to a host of other footpaths in Redmarley woods and towards Dymock and beyond.

The Malvern Hills an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is a short drive away and offers excellent hiking opportunities with far-reaching views. The nearby town of Malvern is worth a visit and boasts excellent shopping, a theatre, a beautiful Priory and several good restaurants.

The regency town of Cheltenham is a must for exploring and boasts excellent shopping, has a race course which hosts the Cheltenham Gold Cup and has a number of renowned restaurants. It is also known as the gateway to the Cotswold.

For further attractions, visitors can fill their days with sightseeing across Gloucester, with the National Waterway Museum, Blackfriars Priory and the historic Gloucester Cathedral where parts of the Harry Potter films were recorded. A Gloucester docks is worth exploring and incorporates a designer shopping complex, several entertainment venues, restaurants and a cinema.

The cottage is therefore ideal for exploring Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire and the Cotswold whilst nestled in a beautiful quiet location. A stay at Orchard View promises guests elegant accommodation in delightful surroundings on the doorstep of a whole host of places to visit.

Hartpury, a Gloucestershire village rests between Staunton and Highnam is the Heart of England, a car journey away from the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Home to a village hall, The Watersmeet Hartpury restaurant, The Royal Exchange pub, and a convenience store, the village is a great starting point for enjoying the area, with further amenities lying in the centre of Gloucester. For attractions, visitors can fill their days with sightseeing across Gloucester with National Waterways Museum Gloucester, Museum Of Gloucester, Blackfriars Priory, Gloucester Cathedral, and Gloucester Docks all awaiting to tour, plus the Alney Island Nature Reserve, a firm favourite with outdoor enthusiasts. Cheltenham is also a key area of interest to visit, where you can discover The Wilson Art Gallery and Museum and The Wilson Kitchen arts café, attend a race day at Cheltenham Racecourse, or enjoy a picnic at Montpellier Gardens, before heading for the Cotswolds. Also near Malvern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Hartpury is a gateway for picturesque vistas and an abundance of walking and cycling trails to follow, offering the best of both worlds.

Accommodation

Single-storey.

Two bedrooms: 1 x double.

1 x super-king-size.

Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.

Kitchen.

Living/dining room

Biomass central heating and underfloor heating.

Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher.

Smart TV, WiFi.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Off-road parking for 2 cars.

Gardens with lawns, patio area, patio furniture and hot tub.

EV charger for guest use by prior arrangement.

Undercover bicycle storage available.

Sorry, no pets and no smoking.

Shop 4.3 miles, pub 2 miles