The Old School House in Dumbleton, sleeps eight guests in four bedrooms. 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. Amenities: Oil central heating. Electric oven, AGA, microwave, fridge/freezer. TV, WiFi. Fuel, power, and starter pack for open fire inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off-road parking available. One well-behaved pet welcome. Front garden with manicured lawn, patio and furniture, and rear garden with lawn, patio and furniture. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 2.1 miles, pub 2.6 miles. Note: There are steps in the garden; please take care Region: 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. Town: The pretty village of Alderton lies on the border of the Cotswolds and the Vale of Evesham and was mentioned in the Doomsday book. It has a 16th century thatched village pub offering home cooked meals and real ales, and a village store and Post Office stocking locally sourced produce. Close by is the ancient Saxon town of Winchcombe with inns, restaurants, tea rooms and individual shops, many full of character. Once the home of Queen Katherine Parr, Sudeley Castle lies in the beautiful Cotswold Hills on the edge of Winchcombe and boasts award-winning gardens and medieval ruins, and it plays host to numerous events throughout the year. The quintessential English village of Broadway is just a short drive away and offers individual shops and boutiques, art galleries, restaurants and hotels, including the world-renowned Lygon Arms, popular for centuries and now offering spa facilities. Alderton is centrally situated for exploring tourist attractions such as the spa town of Cheltenham, famous for the Gold Cup horse racing and Stratford-upon-Avon, birthplace of William Shakespeare. Also within short drives are Warwick Castle and the Cotswold market towns of Stow-on-the-Wold, Moreton-in-Marsh and Bourton-on-the-Water. The surrounding area offers agricultural shows, arts festivals, village fetes as well as lovely walks, cycle trails and National Trust properties. A great base for a memorable holiday at any time of year.