Buckland Court, Cotswolds, England

Shops and restaurants

Cheltenham has excellent shopping, as do slightly further Worcester, Oxford and Birmingham. If you're looking for a designer bargain, the Bicester Village outlet centre is just under 40 miles away.

Stratford is situated on the River Avon with its swans and riverside walks by its world-famous theatres. The town is renowned for its shopping and Friday street market.

On-site amenities

The site has a small clubroom and information room, with free internet and Wi-Fi access. However, it does not offer any additional recreational facilities.

That said, there are plenty of sports and recreational activities close to Buckland. For golfers, both Tewkesbury Park Country Club and The Vale Golf and Country Club have extensive facilities and are open to non-members.

The Vale has nine- and 18-hole courses as well as a highly recommended restaurant. Angling, clay pigeon shooting, cycling, horse riding, windsurfing, swimming, sailing and a variety of other watersports can be found close by.