At the head of the River Severn lying south-west to the centre of England is the county of Gloucestershire. It is a county endowed with generous views of the undulating limestone hills of the Cotswolds, the fertile valley of the River Severn and the arboreal realm of the Forest of Dean. Its population is relatively small and the cathedral city of Gloucester itself only retains its highest density of residents by mere thousands to Cheltenham – a close second.
Gloucester Cathedral originally started as an Anglo-Saxon abbey in the 7th century with its restoration being cared for by a monk shortly after William I defeated Harold. A few centuries later Henry III was crowned and was also the final resting place for Edward II who was murdered in nearby Berkeley Castle, which is accessible to the public during the summer. The history of Edward II is famous more for the reason for his death. His life caused much political instability due not only to his inability to follow in his father’s footsteps in military competence but also because he was more interested in intellectual pursuits and honouring a male friend that he knighted which caused political turmoil.
Besides the natural wonder of this region and the historical suspense, there is also the opportunity to enjoy centres dedicated to birds of prey and exotic varieties. There are also farms, stables and preservation centres dedicated to animals: domesticated and wild. Museums re-echo history and specialise in exhibits dedicated to transport. There is also a Classic Car centre where you can hire a car to visit the area’s golf courses or why not travel to adventure parks or other sport venues. O r you may want to visit the local vineyards and sample the regional wines to take back home as a living reminder of your time here.
Looking for self catering holiday accommodation in Gloucestershire, then below is a selection of houses, holiday homes, flats and holiday cottages in Gloucestershire that can be rented direct from their owners. You can either click on each listing for further details or you can use our search engine on the left if you are looking for something in particular.
