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The Alms House West

Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire (Ref. 1120768)

4.8★

Manor Cottages rating

  • 4 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets Yes

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Features

  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Highchair available
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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18 Customer Review(s)

  • Jan

    “We loved this cottage which was comfy and well-epuipped.”

    Set just beyond a beautiful church with churchyard it’s in a quiet village with an interesting history. 3 miles from the beautiful town of Tewksbury, Forthampton is on the edge of the Cotswolds, well-placed to drive to the well-known Cotswolds towns like Chipping Campden and Broadway. The roads were good yet still quiet, taking us through pretty countryside. There is a good village pub with riverside setting, 1.5 miles away, a short drive or a walk through the fields. All in all a great ...

    Set just beyond a beautiful church with churchyard it’s in a quiet village with an interesting history. 3 miles from the beautiful town of Tewksbury, Forthampton is on the edge of the Cotswolds, well-placed to drive to the well-known Cotswolds towns like Chipping Campden and Broadway. The roads were good yet still quiet, taking us through pretty countryside. There is a good village pub with riverside setting, 1.5 miles away, a short drive or a walk through the fields. All in all a great stay, thanks so much Anabel.

    - Jan, September 2024
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Summary

  • Two bedrooms: 1 x queen-size, 1 x twin (zip/link, can be king-size on request)
  • Ground-floor bathroom with freestanding bath, walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail, underfloor heating and WC
  • Kitchen
  • Dining room
  • Sitting room with woodburning stove
  • Boot room/dog kennel
  • Central heating
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, washing machine
  • TV, WiFi
  • Power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Travel cot and highchair available upon request
  • Roadside parking
  • Lawned garden and patio with furniture
  • Two well-behaved pets welcome at a charge of £15 per pet (please no dogs upstairs)
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop 3.5 miles, pub 1.6 miles
  • Note: Check-in from 16:00, checkout by 10:00
  • Note: The property is situated on a hill
  • Note: Please make sure the sofas do not roll back onto the radiators for fire reasons
  • Note: Please do not use disposable barbecues
  • Note: The church driveway is narrow and therefore can only be used for unloading, parking can be found at the bottom of the drive on the other side of the road
  • Note: Pets are not allowed on furniture or upstairs
  • Please note: This property can be booked with the owners other property 1159773 which can sleep in total of 8 guests.

The property

Tewkesbury 3.7 miles.

This beautiful property sits in a stunning churchyard location at the top of a hill in the tranquil and unspoilt village of Forthampton.

Architecturally distinctive with unique features, The Alms House West was designed by William Burges, known as one of the greatest Victorian Arts and Crafts architects, and provides an idyllic base for a family of four and their canine companions seeking a base in the Cotswolds.

It serves as an ideal retreat for a family of four and their dogs, seeking a base in the Cotswolds.

The Alms Houses form part of The Forthampton Estate, a traditional agricultural estate currently run by the 9th generation of the family.

Park up at the bottom of the drive, walk past the church, and just beyond lies a series of houses.

Enter at the rear into a purpose-built boot room/dog kennel where you can dry off your furry friends and sort out your walking attire before heading inside.

The kitchen is well-equipped and features delightful, light blue tones throughout, providing all the necessities for home cooking – there's even a dishwasher so you won’t have to lift a finger when cleaning up!

Gather in the dining room to enjoy the fruits of your labour before collapsing on the sofa as the woodburning stove gently warms the space.

Completing the ground floor is the family bathroom, featuring a freestanding bath and walk-in shower, so you can best decide how to freshen up.

The bedrooms sit upstairs but are accessed via separate staircases at either end of the cottage; the master houses a queen-size bed whilst the second room offers twin beds that can be joined to become a king-size.

Make the most of the spacious garden as you relax on the patio furniture or wander the idyllic church grounds and marvel at the views overlooking the Severn Vale Malvern and Cotswold Hills.

Alms House West can be booked alongside Alms House East for larger groups offering a sociable atmosphere with the addition of a lockable internal door.

Forthampton is a quiet village with numerous footpaths running through, some of which start from the cottage.

Just under two miles away is a hearty pub, The Hunters Inn, with the Michelin-starred Butchers Arms slightly further away in Eldersfield, whilst there is a fantastic selection of restaurants, cafés, takeaways, pubs and supermarkets in the nearby town of Tewkesbury.

This charming market town is also home to a weekly market on Wednesdays and Saturdays, a medieval abbey with a Romanesque Tower that dates back to 1121, along with John Moore Countryside Museum and the Tewkesbury Battlefield, a must for those keen historians.

Ledbury is nearby and offers a range of quality eateries from cafés to high-end restaurants, Cheltenham is further afield and is famously known for its racecourse, whilst there is also the fascinating Pittville Pump Room and The Wilson Museum which holds a fascinating selection of art.

Those holidaying with children can visit Toddington Railway, offering a 28-mile roundtrip, whilst Adam Henson’s Cotswold Farm Park offers a chance to feed lambs and those older children will appreciate a visit to Gloucester Cathedral, famously used in Harry Potter.

Walking and cycling opportunities come in abundance, with the Malvern Hills and Cotswolds AONB easily accessible, plus there are the charming destinations of Worcester and Stratford-Upon-Avon.

The Alms House West provides a truly fantastic retreat, whatever time of year.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250.

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About the location

TEWKESBURY

Cheltenham 9.2 miles; Gloucester 11.2 miles; Malvern 14.1 miles; Ledbury 17 miles

A historic riverside town located on the confluence of the River Severn and Avon, retaining medieval character with an abundance of half timbered Tudor buildings. Tewkesbury is renowned as having one of the best medieval Black and White townscapes in the country, boasting over 350 listed buildings of historic interest set in a conservation area. The town has a stunning 12th century abbey with the highest Norman tower in England, several museums, a Heritage Centre as well as a plethora of individual shops, tea rooms, restaurants, pubs and wine bars. The town plays host to country and farmers' markets, musical events and Vintage and Food Fairs throughout the year. Many lovely walks can be enjoyed from the town with both the Severn Way and Shakespeare's Avon Way running close by. Nearby the regency spa town of Cheltenham, boasts historic Georgian architecture and an incredible range of shops, cinemas, theatres, restaurants, pubs and visitor attractions. Other festivals in this vibrant town cover literature, jazz, science, cricket, food and drink and comedy to name but a few! The racecourse plays host to the annual, world famous Gold Cup races, as well as numerous other horse racing events throughout the year. The historic city of Gloucester offers Roman foundations, Victorian Docklands and a magnificent Norman cathedral, whose cloisters where used as a location in the Harry Potter films, plus a bustling city centre. The magnificent Royal Forest of Dean, Slimbridge Wetland Centre, the beautiful World Heritage city of Bath, Shakespeare's birthplace of Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick and many unspoilt Cotswold towns and villages all make for a great day out.