The Forge

The Forge consists of a kitchen with electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, and tumble dryer, and a living/dining room with TV. The bedroom is a king-size, serviced by a shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC. Outside, there is a large garden with terrace and table and chairs, plus ample off-road parking. One well-behaved pet welcome, but sorry, no smoking. You'll find a shop within 1.5 miles and a pub within 0.5 miles. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen, and towels are all included in the price. The Forge is a superb base for exploring the Cotswolds and beyond. Good Housekeeping Bond 100 GBP

Also known as Stow, Stow of Wedale translates to 'holy place in the valley of the shrine', which describes it perfectly. A small village in the Scottish Borders area, not far from England itself. The village is sat in a stunning valley, providing incredible panoramic views wherever you look. It is not only a pretty village, but also full of history, it was home to a 7th century castle, but now has just one that is from the 1400's. Stow is also home to a rarely seen packhouse bridge, built in the 1650's due to their wool and agriculture involvement. The village offers a shop, post office, bowling green and a traditional sweet shop with walls lined with jars of sweets. There is also a train station here allowing you to travel to Edinburgh if you wish, just 25 miles away. The charming village of Tweedbank is just a short drive away, a delightful place worth seeing.

Visitors to the Cotswolds have long treasured memories of charming towns and villages built from the famous honey-coloured stone, it now boasts a thriving community of contemporary artists working from studios and shops throughout the area.