Wren House is an attractive, peacefully situated Cotswold stone house on the edge of Donnington, a small village two miles north of Stow-on-the-Wold.
Designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this part of the North Cotswolds is renowned for its unspoilt, rolling countryside and lovely villages.
There are excellent pubs and plenty of good walks. Cheltenham, Oxford, Cirencester and Stratford-upon-Avon are within easy driving distance. Dating from the 15th Century, Wren House has recently been renovated and combines original charm with modern comfort.
Cotswold stone floors with glowing rugs stretch through the ground floor; the colours are fresh and maximum use is made of the natural light. The two guest bedrooms are simply yet elegantly decorated. The bathrooms are new and all rooms have a sunny, southern aspect overlooking an imaginatively planted garden. In summer, your organic breakfast may be eaten alfresco and you are welcome to sit in the garden. In winter, a roaring log fire greets you in the stylish, comfortable drawing room.
This is a friendly and relaxed home: Kiloran McGrigor and her golden Labradors, Islay and Islay's daughter Gigha, are your hosts.
Islay's puppies, April 2007