Driftcombe Farmhouse, Bisley

Driftcombe Farmhouse3 bedrooms, Sleeps 5 + 1 Baby.

A real ‘away from it all’ location, relax in a timeless valley at this comfortable former farmhouse 4 miles from Stroud.

. Electric cenrtral heating (£50 per week/£36 per short break) bed linen and Wi-Fi included. Cot and highchair available. 1½ acre grounds with sitting-out area and garden furniture. Outdoor table tennis court. Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking. Please note: Stream in grounds.

Set in complete seclusion, this handsome renovated 17th-century farmhouse stands in 1½ acres of private grounds with a stream surrounded by woodland and meadows, ideal for children. The property is situated at the head of the Slad Valley with unmade-up track for last 200 yards (where car access can be difficult in bad weather, especially snow); this is one of the valleys described by the poet Laurie Lee in his book ‘Cider with Rosie’. It is within an AONB, a perfect holiday retreat for quiet relaxation or for visitors interested in bird-watching, sketching, painting and walking. Town and sports amenities at Stroud (4 miles). Cheltenham 14 miles. Horse riding 2 miles. Shop 2 miles.