THE BOAR, character holiday cottage, with hot tub in Blakeney

The Boar in Blakeney, Gloucestershire, sleeps two in one bedroom.

The Boar is a delightful little cottage set next to the owners' home in Blakeney, Gloucestershire, on the edge of the Royal Forest of Dean. With one ground- floor double bedroom serviced by an en-suite shower room, there's also a first-floor open-plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area. Appliances include a combination oven/microwave, two-ring induction hob, fridge, dishwasher, two TVs with Freeview, radio, Bluetooth speakers, and a selection of books and games. Outside, there is off-road parking for one car, plus secure bike storage and a decked area with furniture and a hot tub. Within 0.5 miles, you will find a shop, and within 0.8 miles, a pub. Please note, this property is non-smoking. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen, and towels are all included in the rent. Bring your loved ones to make memories at The Boar. Note: Due to the spiral staircase, ensure children are always supervised. Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100.

Amenities: Air-source central and underfloor heating. Combination oven/microwave, 2-ring induction hob, fridge, dishwasher. 1x Smart TV & superfast broadband. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off-road parking for 1 car. Enclosed decked area with furniture, hot tub, and secure bike storage. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 0.5 miles, pub 0.8 miles, River Severn 1.8 miles. Note: Due to the spiral staircase, ensure children are always supervised

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 ancient village of Blakeney lies on the southeast edge of the Royal Forest of Dean and was once a site of a Roman Villa dating back to 75AD. Equidistant to Gloucester and Monmouth, the village boasts many 16th and 17th century buildings, with a charming 16th century coaching inn, and also offers a good selection of amenities including a fish and chip shop, village store and Post Office, as well as numerous walks and cycle routes. The magnificent Royal Forest of Dean, England's largest oak forest and an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, boasts numerous trails that can be explored on foot, by bike or horseback. Caving, abseiling and a high wire rope course can be enjoyed by the more adventurous, whilst fishing, golf, kayaking and canoeing are other popular activities available in this unspoilt area. The eerie caverns and ancient caves of Clearwell are close by, as are the Gloucestershire Way and Offa's Dyke Path for wonderful walks. Close by, Symonds Yat boasts natural scenery and straddles the beautiful River Wye with its magnificent limestone rock, popular with climbers, and well known for its viewpoint. Visit the historic town of Monmouth, which offers a fusion of elegant Georgian mansions and Victorian courtyards, or the lovely town of Ross-on-Wye with its timbered Tudor houses and delightful riverside walks, both home to excellent shops, pubs and restaurants. The unspoilt Malvern Hills, Brecon Beacon National Park and Black Mountains, as well as lovely Cotswold towns and villages are just a little further afield.