If you want a whistle-stop tour of British architectural traditions, a visit to this Grade-II listed home is in order. Approach via the front and you're greeted with a classic Georgian facade, while if you venture around the back, you'll find a rather smart Regency addition to the property. This sense of grandeur continues behind the four walls. Hich-ceilinged rooms are home to lavish furnishings, ornate cornices and period fireplaces, while the impressive dining table sitting underneath a chandelier is ready and waiting for the most extravagant of banquets. What's also impressive is that, despite this heritage, there's a contemporary edge to the interior design that brings it up to the standard demanded by today's travellers. That's why you'll spot a contemporary country-style kitchen finished in fetching green and super-sleek bathrooms, some with tubs just begging for indulgent soaks. The well-stocked library and games area lets guests get hands-on if they so wish, while the large garden with lots of seating and mature trees is another big perk. In the local area, the village of Stonehouse is around one-and-a-half miles away and the town of Stroud with its famous farmers' market every Saturday is four or so. The Cotswolds AONB runs near the address and you'll find it a breeze to embark upon bracing country rambles.

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Additional fees

• Up to four well-behaved dogs are welcome to join you for an additional fee

• Your host works with local vendors to provide a variety of in-cottage services for an additional fee, including wine and cider tastings, private chefs and dining experiences, hampers and food boxes, cooking classes, yoga sessions, floristry workshops, craft kits, massages, and beauty treatments

• Your host can also help arrange paid experiences in the local area – these include horse and bike tours, helicopter rides, paddleboarding, spa days, and a wide range of days out

Additional fees subject to a 3.5% handling charge.