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Gloucestershire

Swallow Cottage

Lydney
Self catering cottage

Attractive beamed open plan sitting room with dining area and fitted kitchen. Double bedroom. Bathroom/WC (shower over bath). more >>
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Gloucestershire

The Cottage

Lydney
Self catering cottage

Delightful beamed cottage with its own lawned fenced garden. Spacious open plan sitting room with dining area and fitted kitchen. First floor: Double bedroom with … more >>
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Winterbourne (Hotel)

Ramada Grange nr Bristol

Exuding an elegant charm the Ramada Bristol North, The Grange hotel is set in 18 acres of tranquil gardens. The unique setting of the 19th century hotel offers guests a peaceful country manor retreat within easy reach of the vibrant buzz of the city. Just 5 miles from … more >>

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Thornbury (Hotel)

Thornbury Castle

This Tudor castle stands serenely in 15 acres offering views of the Severn Estuary and the hills of South Gloucestershire and Wales. Fine old panelling, tapestries and paintings enrich the interior. There are 25 restored bedrooms, most overlooking the vineyard or the oldest Tudor garden in England. more >>