Paula's narrowboat is the perfect place to spend a night away from the stresses of modern life. It is spotlessly clean and very well furnished. We could not have been made to feel more welcome. We can't wait to return.

A wonderful place to stay. The boat was full if character, warm, comfortable and spotlessly clean. The beds were really comfy and our kids loved sleeping in the back room. Paula was really friendly and helpful and left clear information about how everything worked. Morning visits from ducklings and swans added to the magic. Highly recommended.

We only had a one night stay on Paula's wonderful houseboat but wished that it could have been longer. Booking was made easier by Paula's fast response to my initial enquiry when the availability calendar showed the houseboat as being provisionally booked - I'm so glad that I double-checked this! We chose the location as it was in the middle of the two attractions we intended visiting over that weekend (Berkeley Castle and May Hill, Forest of Dean). We drove straight to the car park by the canal bridge and were greeted by Paula and shown around. Step through the doors and you're greeted by the warmth of the wood burner. The interior is visually warm too with the lovely golden wood of the arched ceiling. There is a living room area through to the kitchen area, then the main bedroom, the bathroom corridor then goes through to the second bedroom/seating area at the rear of the boat. Centrally heated by the solar panels, we were all warm enough overnight. Everything was clean in the well-equipped kitchen. Facilities included a wall mounted tv, USB charging points throughout & a CD player. The toilet was a cassette type (with a clear instruction list typed up and attached to the wall within my eyeline). The white bedding linen was noteably good quality (something I can be fussy about!) and the towelling a sumptuous deep purple. I had a lovely run along the towpath first thing in the morning, we were visited by a friendly swan and were lucky enough to see the tall ship that was used in the recent Alice in Wonderland films sail by! We had the most wonderful stay on Paula's houseboat and would not hesitate to recommend that you stay here.

Lovely one night stay on Paula's comfortable and cosy barge. Highly recommend to anyone contemplating a short break that's a bit different to the norm.

Darren's canal boat was amazing. It was really nicely decorated inside and very comfortable. It had everything you'd need and is located in a spot with wonderful scenery. A short walk away is a great pub and a lovely bike ride. Darren and Aurora were also very friendly and great hosts that responded to questions really quickly. I'd definitely recommend this canal boat - 5 star!

The Applestore is a little piece of heaven to stay in! Situated on a farm in a very quiet setting yet close to the main roads and local attractions. We were delighted to wake up to see the horses and chickens grazing in the surrounding orchards. The property itself is superb decorated throughout with a very well equipped kitchen, ample seating and dining spaces and a lovely little private garden with a magnolia tree. The upstairs is more spacious than the photos with the main bedroom having plenty of drawers and a lovely wardrobe. The second bedroom is just off of the main bedroom and also has access to the bathroom through a connecting door and although small was still a decent sized single bedroom. There is a trundle underneath the bed but the main bedroom would also have easily fitted a single blow up and/or a travel cot. The bathroom is lovely and had toiletries and a kit full of first aid essentials and other bits and pieces. The bedding and towels were gorgeous and the bed was the most comfortable I have slept in other my own! Morag was a great host and left a little welcome hamper full of local produce and eggs from her farm. Although the Apple store is attached to her home it felt very private and when we did see Morag and her family they were very friendly and welcoming. We had a wonderful weekend at the Apple Store and really did switch off and leave the hustle and bustle of London totally behind - we will be back regularly. Until we buy our own farm anyway!!

We really enjoyed the Apple Store. It's a small easy place, full of charm, new interior, and set in a wonderful location. The cottage is located on a remote farm surrounded by fruit orchards, which offer easy access to the Severn River and a 2--3 mile walk to a local pub. The nearby farm animals provided consistent entertainment for the kids, and we all enjoyed being so far from a busy road. It works nicely for a couple or small family, if you can manage with a small second bedroom. It was well priced, well equipped and worked perfectly for a 2-day stopover en-route to Shropshire but we could have stayed longer as there is so much to do in the area. We would happily return. Morag is an easy-going, friendly and professional host. Arrangements were handled smoothly and topped off with a welcome basket full of local organic foods from the orchards and nearby farms.

Spacious place in the country. Great value and the host Morag is delightful. Very quiet and fun for the kids. We all slept great and she accommodated our dog. The place is very, very nice. Best Airbnb we've stayed at over the last 4 years!! Thanks Morag!!

We were very comfortable at the Apple Store. Immaculate, beautifully decorated and ideal for us with our two small children. It was the perfect base from which to explore the beautiful countryside. We'd happily book to stay here again.

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Great room, good value, nice house and a friendly host!

I could not speak more highly of Ian's lovely cottage and his hospitality, offering great value, in easy reach of the Forest of Dean and well placed to combine as a base for visiting the Cotswolds. Highly recommended, we would definitely go there again.

Clean and tidy with a sociable host. Extremely convenient for the bus stop with frequent buses which are certainly the best way to visit Gloucester. Being outside the village (which has a pub but no shops) it gets beautifully dark at night for those who enjoy the stars. I would use it again.

Ian was very welcoming from arrival, showing all aspects of his beautiful house. Ian was open for conversation but also respected space. The location is about 10 min from the nearest Sainsburys in Gloucester. All in all a very friendly and cosy atmosphere with nice views over the valley and Forest of Dean.

Ian was a wonderful host. He managed to accommodate me although I turned up on the incorrect day! He dealt with this with great charm. His house is delightful as well as being very clean and spacious. He is also a very interesting man and was kind enough to spend some time talking about his fascinating work. The region around his home is beautiful and worth exploring. He has all the appropriate maps. I would strongly recommend a visit.

Penny was an absolute gem of a host and person! Her home and garden are idyllic, and the annex where we stayed is very comfortable and spotlessly clean. The property is located in a small, quaint hamlet and we felt we had plenty of privacy. We arrived late after a long day and she did everything possible to help us settle in. My family and I had lovely time chatting with her, and wish we could've stayed longer! This is a perfect, rural escape in the Cotswolds.

Very welcoming in spite of late night arrival and rain. Comfortable room, nice little place, lots of wabbits bouncing around when I left early in the morning. Can't say more as was only there for 12 hours or so but will certainly return next time!

Description matched if not exceeded reality. Penny took the time to take care of the details - when you reached for something it was there right in the spot you'd expect it to be. The bathrooom actually had counterspace a rarity in so many places! Shower worked well and did not require a degree to figure out like some! ;-) Bedroom was roomy with space to put one's luggage and a chair to sit and read. She contacted us with directions in good time and was 'on site' and helpful when details came up. Private with garden view and large windows. A real treat all round. No regrets with this choice!

We really enjoyed our stay. Penny was incredibly helpful and very generous with the extra food and treats she left us. We had a great weekend. Vey much recommended

Cozy little suite on wonderful grounds in a quiet neighborhood, away from but not too far off of the main road. Roomy enough and convenient kitchenette. Penny is a good host, made us feel welcome and offered assistance as needed.

Amazing place, so beautiful and tranquil. Fantastically clean, tidy and elegant. Very very spacious, perfectly equipped and everything in perfect functioning order. Penny was such a pleasure to talk to and so very helpful in absolutely everything. Ten out of ten! Thanks so much Penny!

Another excellent stay, made very easy by such amiable hosts.

Penny and her husband were very welcoming and hospitable. They gave us great recommendations for exploring the local area. The flat is wonderful, providing everything you need.

Tony was incredibly generous, helping me out with my travel plans before and after my stay.

We echo all the other highly positive comments about our stay in Hardwicke - it was so enjoyable and Tony such an accommodating host that we just wished we'd had more time to spend with him. We will return! The view over the canal from our bedroom was spectacular, and the surroundings all very peaceful and relaxing. The rooms were very comfortable, with everything provided that you could need, and all spotlessly clean. The breakfast was delicious.

Tony is passionate about hosting and went out his way to make us feel welcome during our stay. His house is beautifully decorated, clean and in a great location backing on to the canal. The breakfast was also really good and Tony makes a good coffee! We went to a wedding at Elmore Court and were able to get a taxi back in about 5 minutes. Thanks for everything Tony.

House was lovely and clean and Tony was very accommodating. He could not have been a better host! Very interesting to talk with too! We had a great nights sleep and would definitely stay here again.

Lovely view from our room as promised, Tony cooked an omelette on request for breakfast which was very tasty, clean pleasant home and Tony went out of his way to drop us off at wedding venue (Elmore Court) will highly recommend

Perfectly located for Elmore Court. Tony was a gracious, generous host who even dropped us off at the wedding we were attending (which was just a few minutes drive away). Room was clean and comfortable with a hot, powerful shower. Great views of the canal and lovely breakfast in the morning! Highly recommended.

Tony is a very good host. We where welcomed with tea and cake. The room was very comfortable and very clean. We would certainly go back if we are ever in the area again.

Thank you Tony for such a lovely accommodation and warm welcome!

I had the most wonderful stay with Janie and Alastair, both of whom were warm, welcoming, hospitable, helpful and very lovely. They have a stunningly beautiful family home. The house is situated in an idyllic location. Welcoming tea and cake was a delightful touch and breakfast was delicious.. With Janie's homemade bread, jams and eggs from their hens. Lots of lovely touches made our stay extra special. Highly recommended.

Great place to access the Forest of Dean .. fabulous gardens excellent breakfast such a friendly couple and a lovely family

Janie's house was a home away from home for us. They made every effort to welcome us and felt part of the family during our stay. The house is very impressive and is covered in interesting art and musical instruments everywhere. We had a really relaxing and enjoyable stay and would thoroughly recommend to anyone wanted to get away and escape. Breakfast was also delicious and filling. Thank you once again and hopefully see you again in the future!

Pros: Private countryside landscape, delightful and inexpensive meals, easily reachable by bus, warm and family atmosphere, very clean bedroom, beautiful architecture, happy and excited dogs, ! Cons: Too good to be true. Bring some boots if you plan to walk the muddy trails through the trees of the Forest of Dean! I was lucky enough to stay with Janie and her family while on Easter holidays for 3 nights. I enjoyed every bit of my time: resting in the comfy and warm bed in the attic, having an exquisite family supper, walking the trails the Forest of Dean, sketching at the garden, baking organic loaves of bread, reading by the cozy fireplace or going out exploring the Forest of Dean, visiting the Wilson Museum at Cheltenham or admiring the finest stained glasses at Gloucester Cathedral . Overall, I had a wonderful time at Bullo House. Janie and her family are simply wonderful: bright, polite, caring and welcoming. The countryside is phenomenal and easily connected to the Forest of Dean, Gloucester and Cheltenham. I would definitely recommend to anyone wanting to relax with a genuine British family!

Beautiful home in a rural setting. Janie and Alistair went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and give us information about the area. We also highly recommend Janie's cooked breakfasts!

Extremely welcoming hosts and beautiful home. Had 3 day trip there with my sister and great location for the forest of dean/visiting gloucester/spa day. Janie made amazing hot scones and cupcakes and there was a cosy roaring fire every night. Would definitely recommend and will hopefully be back in the future!

This was my second stay at this superb accommodation and location in as many days, my welcome was that of an old friend. If tranquility and beautiful scenery is what your after this place is for you. Sitting in the gardens of the the grounds conversing over a cup of tea with Janie the host, taking in the idyllic views of the Forest of Dean, sheep and I kid you not lovely Lamas you would be forgiven for thinking that in that moment you were somewhere quite different. On returning a second time, what had now fondly been referred to as 'my room' was still donned in lovely country styled cotton linen on the bed which is in keeping with the period stylised property. This is such a unique place which I feel privileged to have had to opportunity to experience with the family. This is not your average Airbnb or your average family. Everything was as described in the listing and more, the family are the most welcoming and helpful I have come across, nothing was too much trouble or inconvenient, in fact they went out of their way to ensure we were accommodated. An example of this is the first time I stayed with a friend, on the first night of arriving, not knowing the area we decided to eat at a local establishment. Unbeknown to us they were due to stop serving evening food in five minutes and we were yet to find the place so would have been too late for food. The hosts phoned ahead of us to say we were on our way and would they mind keeping the kitchen open to enable us to have an evening meal to which they did. Now to me that was over and above the call of duty to have done that.

Janie, Alistair and their family were fantastic hosts. We felt really welcome in their home and they couldn't do enough to help us organise our day to day itineraries. The house is beautiful and the room we stayed in was extremely comfortable. Make sure you take Janie up on the offer of breakfast or dinner, she's a fantastic cook. We would definitely recommend staying here and hope to visit again in the future. Lucy & Stuart

It was really happy staying!!! Gill and his fiancé warmly welcomed to us and give some tea. Thank you for your kindness! Their house is really lovely house!!! Everything is perfect to us! spacious room, our private kitchen and bathroom and those all are very clean and beautiful! If you hesitate to reserve I want to tell you not hesitate and just reserve!

Gill and Terry are friendly and nice. Before arrival, Gill asked if my parents would like a double bed or 2 single beds arrangement, which was very accommodating of her. The single detached house is in a village with only one convenience store and is 7km away from Gloucester town, which is not really convenient. The room is big with TV, heater and sofa, private bathroom and kitchen for own use. Terry cooked Thai green curry and invited my parents for dinner. Gill and Terry even packed some apples and cakes for my parents before departure which was very generous of them. Overall, my parents enjoyed their 3D2N stay.

A colleague & I decided to use AirBnB for the very first time on a recent trip to Gloucester. We did all the normal things such as reading existing reviews, looked at the property profile pictures etc BUT what we found when we arrived with Gill & Terry was simply on a different level. Pictures simply cannot convey the welcome and friendly atmosphere on offer. We actually arrived quite late in the evening after a long journey & were met with excellent fresh coffee and snacks. This was just a taste of what was to come as Gill & Terry could not have been more helpful in assisting with all aspects of our requirements such restaurant recommendations, newspapers etc. How many hosts will take you a local fast food outlet via the pharmacy, wait for you and take you back? Above & beyond the call. The property is a beautiful family home just off the motorway which the owners obviously have great pride in and it is maintained exceptionally well ( Terry is even working on a current garden project to upgrade). The room itself is actually more like a hotel suite- with excellent wifi/TV options, gorgeous bath/shower room and adjacent kitchen facility. After our late arrival it was really great to find such items as fresh milk, cereals/muesli, bread, butter & condiments already in the fridge for us next morning. Just one of many nice personalised touches. I could go on and on but to shorten a very long story we visited the Gloucester area to attend the races but feel like we left having met 2 long lost friends in Gill & Terry. We are Irish which is supposed to be the land of a thousand welcomes but what we found with these people was far better than any experience which we have ever received on home turf. We could not recommend this property and its hosts high enough- they put high end hotels to shame. Thank you so much for everything Gill & Terry- it was an amazing and special week for us at the races but meeting you guys was our first winner of the week!

The place was perfect for us. The house is equipped with everything. They even have two gardens front and back. The room was also spacious, tidy, comfy, and independent with bathroom and guest dining area. The best was the hospitality of the host, Gill & Terry. I asked Gill for a cooked English breakfast on our last day, and Gill & Terry did it for us themselves and we had a nice tea time as well in their super-modern kitchen & dining room enjoying the great back garden view. I particularly thank Terry for lending my son piles of block toys of his grand children, which worked quite well for making my son quiet at us! I'd say Gill & Terry's place is ideal not just for Gloucester area, but all the Cotswolds area and even Wales & Midlands area since the place is well close to M5 and main roads. That's one of the reasons I picked their place as well. And well, absolutely nothing to complain about. Don't miss this place. I bet you will be happy here!

We had a wonderful stay at Gill and Terry's! They are a lovely couple and and have a beautiful home! They made us feel so welcome! After we'd already gotten back on the road, Gill realized that I'd forgotten my trainers on her porch. She went out of her way to mail them to me so that I coould get them in time for my flight back to the states. Such nice people!

Highly recomend GILL'S house. The best AirBNB experience. Room More spacious than picture. Spacious kitchen, Spacious toilet, super super super clean. Gill and Terry are very lovely and sweet. They have good taste of decoration. Their house full of smell of love. They are the reason to back to cotswolds aea for me. The location is perfect for cotswolds and bath.

Amazing Home. Super Amazing People. Fantastic Stay. Gill and Terry are one of the most wonderful people you are likely to meet. we are glad that we were able to meet and spend time with them at their lovely home. Ever so willing go out of the way to help and make your stay comfortable. We had good time, shared Some indian dishes with them and they cooked for us. in short had a wonderful time. Good location if you are wanting to explore Cotswold and surrounding areas Would love to do it again.

Thanks to Gill and Terry for their wonderful hospitality. The room was very comfortable, and it was nice to be independent, whilst also having their friendly attention whenever we wanted it. They went the extra mile, providing lemon drizzle for our picnic... and even decaff tea bags for our night time drink. We slept really well. The garden looked as if it would be lovely in the summer