B Cheltenham

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Facing 'Happy Valley' – what pleasure this conjures up – Willowside is a broad quintessential Cotswold stone cottage in the attractive countryside of Withington, close to the classic thermal city of Cheltenham and market place city of Cirencester with its Roman heritage. Recently repaired, this seventeenth centuty home is very cozy with oak floors, relic furniture and exquisite furniture and accessories that create a warm atmosphere reflecting the friendly hosts, Jane and David Bruce. Step outside on to the balcony and enjoy panoramic gardens facing ‘Happy Valley’ and the farm. Consider taking a short amble via the meadows, over the River Colne and on to the St. Michael's Church, school and Mill Inn. Jane features run Willowside House & Farm as a B&B for a lot of years. David is a retired company director. Together they have overseen the principal refurbishment of the cottage to turn it into a soothing escape for guests to the Cotswolds. The thermal city of Cheltenham, well known for its racing, music, literary, jazz and science festivals is a short ride away. Perhaps spend a day at historic Stratford-up-Avon or simply meander via the Cotswolds visiting Stow-on-the-Wold, Chipping Campden, Broadway and other beautiful countrysides. Work clients enjoy direct access to Gloucester, Oxford, Swindon, Bristol, M4 and M5. For park admirers, Chedworth Roman Villa, Barnsley, Kiftsgate and Hidcote, plus Westonbirt and Batsford arboreta are within simple get to.