You'll find bicycles on site at this family-friendly cottage. Jump into your car and make short work of the 15-minute drive to Fairytale Farm or the 17-minute drive to Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens (and enjoy the property's convenient onsite parking in the meantime).

After you return, you can unwind by the heated pool or sip a drink in the garden; you may also like the picnic area and fitness center. As for the great indoors, you can try your hand at table tennis and billiards, or enjoy the free WiFi, TV, and DVD player.

This vacation rental features a BBQ grill and a desk. Bathroom amenities include a hair dryer, free toiletries, and bathrobes. Prepare a home-cooked meal in the kitchen, complete with an oven, a stovetop, and a full-sized refrigerator/freezer, as well as a coffee maker, an electric kettle, and a microwave. And you won't have to pack extra clothes, because you'll also have a washer/dryer.