This cosy ground-floor apartment is located in the quintessential Cotswold town of Stow-on-the-Wold. Set within a shared courtyard, you'll have a small private patio with enough space to enjoy an alfresco lunch. The kitchen is well-equipped for rustling up family meals, and your host can provide a cot and high chair for a little one, though you'll need to bring your own cot linen. We love the character features inside, from the exposed stone to the wooden beams. On-street parking is available nearby, but if you don't drive there's still an abundance of charming shops, pubs, and eateries right on your doorstep.

Home truths:
*As well as 4 guests, there's space for 1 infant. Your host can provide a travel cot and high chair on request, but you'll need to bring your own linen.
*Free on-street parking is available a short walk away.
*Mobile phone reception varies. The wi-fi is also on the slow side, so this home won't be the best choice if you're doing remote work or relying heavily on the internet.
*Although it's a single-level home, there's a step into the entrance.
*This apartment has a shared courtyard, as well as a small private patio outside the front door.
*The smoke and CO detectors operate on a sound-only basis.
*Stow Horse Fair is held in May and October (please check specific dates) – it will be very busy and some local amenities will close.