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Secret Island Yurt: A Romantic Lakeside Retreat
The Secret Island Yurt offers a unique lakeside holiday experience set on a serene island at the edge of Beckford village. This enchanting property, a part of a quartet of yurts, accommodates two guests in a mezzanine king-size double bed. It features an open-plan interior with a kitchen, dining area, and a cosy sitting area equipped with a woodburner-effect gas stove. A luxury roll-top bath and a separate room with a basin and WC add to the comfort. Guests can enjoy a private sauna with a CD player from within the yurt, and the outdoor decking area boasts a private hot tub, patio furniture, a firepit, and a BBQ. The property includes off-road parking for one vehicle and offers the use of the owner's rowing boat and cycles, making it a perfect romantic getaway.
Idyllic Setting in the Cotswolds
Set in a secluded and picturesque location on its own island, the Secret Island Yurt overlooks the owner's fishing lake, near the village of Beckford, close to the Gloucester border in the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This distinctive 20-foot yurt, part of a peaceful site of four yet set apart on a separate lake, is ideal for a romantic retreat. The ground-floor accommodation features a cosy mezzanine bedroom overlooking the living area, furnished to a high standard with a fitted kitchen, sauna, and projector and screen. Guests can enjoy films from the comfort of a king-size bed.
Relax and Unwind in Nature
Outside, the veranda provides a perfect setting to relax and soak in the tranquillity of the surroundings. Guests can unwind in the luxury hot tub, light the barbecue for an alfresco meal, or enjoy a glass of wine by the warming firepit. The village of Beckford, just a ten-minute stroll away, offers a country pub with excellent food, a village shop, and a Post Office. The charming Cotswold villages, such as Broadway and Stow-on-the-Wold, along with the attractive spa town of Cheltenham and various National Trust estates, are all within easy driving distance.
Explore Beckford and Beyond
Beckford village is a delightful location with an excellent country inn, a Norman church, and a nature reserve, nestled in one of England's most unspoilt areas. Positioned on the Worcestershire/Gloucestershire border, it is near the historic market town of Evesham, known for its horticulture. The regency spa town of Cheltenham, famous for its shops, cinemas, theatres, restaurants, pubs, and the renowned Gold Cup horse racing, is just a short drive away. This unique holiday yurt offers a peaceful position for a romantic holiday to remember. Note: This property can be booked with Refs. 11980, 903586, and 6017, collectively accommodating up to 8 people.
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Top Tourist Attractions for Day Trips: Cotswolds National Landscape , Cotswold Falconry Centre, Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens
Winchcombe: 6 miles away,
Tewkesbury: 7 miles away,
Pershore: 7 miles away,
Evesham: 8 miles away,
Broadway: 8 miles away
Activities & Experiences On Offer Nearby: cycling, fishing, rowing, walking
National Parks and National Landscapes: Cotswold area of outstanding natural beauty.
Local Festivals and Events in Gloucestershire:- February - Cheltenham Folk Festival
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Tewkesbury
Tewkesbury is a bustling historical market town in Gloucestershire which offers plenty of facilities and is well located for discovering the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on a cottage holiday. Find a cottage in the town itself or if you prefer search for a rural retreat or cottage in the nearby countryside. Some of the cottages shown below are near Tewkesbury if there is nothing presently in the town itself.
The town of Tewkesbury has plenty to recommend it with part of the town located by the river, a good number of historical buildings and excellent shopping opportunities. In total there are more than 350 listed buildings in the town and it is a designated conservation area. Shops in the town include high street shops, independent shops, antique shops and galleries offering plenty of choice.
A cottage stay in Tewkesbury could also be a good choice for exploring some of the best of the Cotswolds. Some of the most appealing villages and towns of the Cotswolds such as Chipping Campden, Moreton in Marsh, Stow on the Wold, Lower and Upper Slaughter and Bourton on the Water are within relatively easy reach for day trips. Enjoy browsing through gift shops, fine dining, visiting gardens or taking it easy in the cafes and tea shops, there is plenty of choice. You can also easily visit the larger towns in the region, both Gloucester and Cheltenham are elegant towns and relatively easily accessible nearby. Gloucester is 14 miles away and Cheltenham just 10 miles away from Tewkesbury.
Whether you opt for a luxury cottage stay or a good value quality cottage holiday, we trust that you will enjoy discovering this wonderful part of England and hope you have the best of experiences on your self-catering break.
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