Alderton 4.3 miles.

Nestled within the Cotswolds AONB in Dumbleton near Alderton is The Old School House, a delightful, four-bedroom abode.

Enveloped by pretty, manicured gardens, and complete with a homely, expansive interior, The Old School House mixes both character and style, offering eight guests the ultimate Gloucestershire retreat.

Park up and be impressed by your new home-from-home-stepping indoors to reach the inviting sitting room, complete with plush seating to rest upon with the open fire alight.

Locate the well-equipped kitchen/diner, where you can rustle up meals to be enjoyed around the breakfast bar, or for a formal affair, set the lofty dining table, ready to socialise and entertain.

If the weather allows, dine alfresco upon the front or rear patios, whilst enjoying rural views of mature trees and pretty blooms, before returning indoors to rest and unwind in one of four well-appointed bedrooms; select between two super-king-size rooms, a second-floor double, and a twin, all spacious and complete with storage.

Complete your morning routine in either of the sleek bathrooms, dotted across the first and second floors, before preparing to tour the area, starting off in Alderton for a hub of amenities.

Nearby you'll also find Shenberrow Hill to travel up, to enjoy views across the Cotswolds, before reaching Broadway Tower, brimming with character and history; visit Morris & Brown Cafe for a bite to eat and a refuel, before traversing the county.

Travel south to further attractions, including the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway, Winchcombe Museum, and the impressive Sudeley Castle, all recommended to tour, before heading for Cheltenham and Gloucester, where you can discover The Wilson Art Gallery and Museum, Montpellier Gardens, Cheltenham Racecourse, Gloucester Cathedral and National Waterways Museum Gloucester.

By car, aim for Evesham, to enjoy riverside strolls, leading towards Evesham Bell Tower, or head to nearby All Things Wild, a haven for animal lovers.

For a large, characterful base in Gloucestershire, book The Old School House.

The living areas in this three-storey home consist of a kitchen/diner with an electric oven, AGA, microwave and fridge/freezer, a utility, a dining room, a sitting room with TV and open fire, and a study. The bedrooms consist of two super-king-size, one with zip/link, a second-floor double with zip/link, and a twin with zip/link, serviced by two bathrooms and a downstairs cloakroom. Outside there is a front garden with lawn, patio and furniture, a rear garden with lawn, patio and furniture, and off-road parking. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the price. You'll find a shop in 2.1 miles and a pub in 2.6 miles. For a charming base in Gloucestershire, book The Old School House. Note: There are steps in the garden; please take care.