The Snug No 35 West End, Minchinhampton

Gloucestershire. Sleeps up to 2

Nestled in the pretty Cotswold village of Minchinhampton in Gloucestershire, is this charming character cottage, No 35 West End. Enjoying a superb location within the Cotswolds and an interior with delightful original features, including exposed stonework and beams, No 35 West End is a fantastic base for couples looking for their next escape to the Cotswolds. Be welcomed into the homely sitting room, where you can spend evenings curled up on the plush sofa in front of your favourite film on the Smart TV with Freeview, as the gas fire adds a gentle warmth and glow to the room. Look forward to whipping up flavourful meals in the well-equipped kitchen/diner, which features a slimline dishwasher, ready to enjoy over a bottle of wine at the intimate dining table for two which overlooks the garden. If the weather is nice, why not dine alfresco in the private, enclosed garden as you catch the rest of the day’s sunshine? Completing the ground floor is a handy utility with washing machine and a well-appointed shower room, where you can wash away the day in the large double shower. When sleep calls, climb the curved staircase up to a beautifully decorated king-size where you can catch your rest ahead of a day of adventures. Explore the ancient market town, where you can enjoy evenings dining at the welcoming Crown Inn, light bites at The Kitchen café or a traditional fish and chip supper from The Chip Shed ready to enjoy in the comfort of No 35 West End. Peruse the local weekly market held within the magnificent 17th-century Market House, where you can purchase fresh and local produce, followed by a walk through the Minchinhampton and Rodborough Commons, owned by the National Trust and spans 500-acres, offering panoramic views and three excellent 18-hole golf courses, sure to entice any keen putters. Continue onto Nailsworth, where you can explore the good selection of at galleries, sample fresh seafood at the streamside restaurant of William’s, or head to Stroud where you can picnic in Stratford Park, wander the exhibits of the Museum in the Park or pick-up a tasty souvenir at the award-winning farmer’s market. There are scenic walking and cycling trails aplenty, including the renowned 102-mile Cotswolds Way where you can expect the very best scenery. For a taste of the city, head to Gloucester, where you can delve into history at the National Waterways Museum and Gloucester Museum, tour Gloucester’s former prison and a historic 13th-century Blackfriars Priory. If you are looking for an escape to the Cotswolds with character, choose No 35 West End.