Gloucestershire consists of three areas, the major part of
the Cotswolds, the Royal Forest of Dean and the Severn Vale with a
total population of 565,000. Many of the fine churches and manor
houses in Gloucestershire originate from the generosity of the
wealthy medieval yeoman farmers and wool merchants. The villages and
towns, humble weavers cottages, mansions, and churches owe much of
their charm to the use of the warm, honey-coloured limestone which
was locally quarried by hand. With hundreds of Gloucestershire
Self Catering Cottages listed there is sure to be one ideal for you.
Gloucestershire cottages are spread throughout the county.
The Royal Forest of Dean
Covering
27,000 acres of woodland the Royal Forest of Dean is one of
England's few remaining ancient forests nestling between the Wye
Valley, the Vale of Leadon and the Severn Valley. The Royal Forest
of Dean identified a National Forest Park in 1938, consists of a
spectacular range of natural beauty and has been the inspiration for
many great artists and writers including Tolkien and JK Rowling.
The Severn Vale embraces the lower reaches of Britain's
longest river: and spreads out to lush meadow farmlands. The curious
solitude of the widening estuary is a haven for thousands of
wildfowl and wading birds
Gloucestershire Hotels,
from small independent hotels to
five star luxury.
