Glorious Gloucestershire is arguably one of the prettiest and most fertile counties of England. With the immense River Severn flowing through it, pastures are rich and abundant in produce. The enchanting forests and woodland, such as the Forest of Dean, are unspoilt havens, filled with wild boars and deer. The Cotswolds, which cover most of Gloucestershire, is home to rolling hills, patchworked with fields and blooming hedgerows.

Explore the pretty honey-hued villages, visit the impressive and important stately homes or hit the towns with their medieval market squares mixed with traditional pubs and high-end restaurants. Cheltenham is an imposing Georgian spa town with fantastic shopping, Gloucester’s fascinating with its historic docks and Cirencester has bags of history dating back to Roman times so there is plenty to discover during your stay in the utterly beautiful county of Gloucestershire.

In abundance of fresh produce and locally reared meats, Gloucestershire is a fabulous destination for any foodie or chef. From delicious and traditional inns like The Royal Oak in Wotton under Edge to Michelin-starred, critically-acclaimed restaurants such as Le Champignon Sauvage in Cheltenham - the choice is yours! If you’re a keen chef and want to buy your own local produce to cook, there are plenty of farm shops and markets; Stroud has an excellent award-winning Farmer’s Market every Saturday, whilst The Organic Farm Shop in Cirencester is fantastic.

Cheese, glorious Cheese! Known for its Double Gloucester cheese, this county is filled with traditional recipes packed with the stuff! Tuck into Potted Cheese, Cheese Stew and Gloucestershire Cheese and Ale, a tastier version of cheese on toast. Not only mad about having cheese in their food, the locals also have the utterly crazy Double Gloucester Cheese Rolling which involves watching competitors running down an incredibly steep hill after a wheel of cheese – a great, fun day out for the whole family.

Walkers, cyclists and horse-riding enthusiasts will love the beauty and wild terrain of The Cotswold Way; a 100-mile-long magical trek which runs through Gloucestershire. Grab your camera and capture the beauty of the Forest of Dean, the River Severn or The Daffodil Way which when in full bloom brings thousands of visitors to the Leadon Valley. Take your pick out of the many stunning houses to visit such as Newark Park and Rodmarton Manor or take a stroll through Cotswold gardens such as Painswick Rococo Garden and Cerney House Gardens.

If you’re looking for a bit more of a thrill, there are a wide range of sporting events – the most popular being the Cheltenham Racecourse which has hosted some of the best jumping horse racing action in the entire world and The Gloucestershire Cricket, of the 18 first class Country Cricket Clubs in the UK. Try something new and get involved in the local water sports at The Cotswold Water Park; offering water based-fun such as kayaking, canoeing, row boating and paddle boarding. Whether you’re looking to go back to nature or experience something new and wild, there’s plenty to enjoy during your luxury getaway to Gloucestershire.