With its coastal-inspired colour scheme, sumptuous furnishings and suntrap patio, this cosy cottage in the quiet Cotswold village of Alderton is a real home from home. Begin mornings with a cooked breakfast in the bright dining room before throwing open the patio doors and bowling out into the garden for lawn games in the warm sunshine. Enjoy cream tea on the patio or if the sky turns grey, bring it inside and curl up on the L-shaped couch in the inviting living space – we loved warming our toes in front of the wood-burner when the temperature dropped. Take advantage of balmy days with a stroll through the endless countryside that surrounds your home – there are two circular walks close by, including a 5.5-mile ramble from Alderton to Dumbleton and back. Or why not jump in the car and explore the Regency town of Cheltenham? It’s only a twenty-minute drive away. What better way to end another idyllic afternoon in the Cotswolds than with some pub grub and a glass of rosé at the Gardeners’ Arms, just a five-minute stroll from your doorstep.