This quirky lodge with an open-plan layout and an elegant garden is perfect for a fun, dog-friendly family getaway in the Cotswolds National Landscape. Spend your time away visiting the quaint English towns, walking through the calming countryside and looking around grand National Trust properties.

Step inside and find yourself in the bright and airy open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner with natural light pouring through the glass patio doors. A paradise island feature wall sits at one end of the room with wonderful fitted kitchen and a central dining table. Contemporary lights hang from the ceiling and there are two plump sofas in front of the Smart TV in the lounge area. There is a sleek neutral-toned shower room with twin sinks and a walk-in shower. Both the twin bedroom and king-size bedroom are stylish and comfortable. Completing the interior is a utility area housing a double fridge/freezer and a washer/dryer. Outside, you’ll find a lawned garden with a patio containing furniture, a BBQ and a gazebo. There is also private parking for one car.

While staying in the Cotswold village of France Lynch you could dine out at the local dog-friendly pub (0.5 miles). Wander through Dimmel’s Dale Nature Reserve (1 mile) and continue along the Thames and Severn Canal towpath to reach a cafe and the RMC – The Cave Technology Museum (2 miles). Spend an afternoon in the charming town of Stroud (6 miles) to browse the independent shops and art galleries. The 99 ancient yew trees of Painswick and the 18th-century Rococo Gardens are just 10 miles away.