Avon Lock Cottages - Avon Lock Cottage

Tewkesbury's riverside setting gives this cottage its character. The market town spreads along the Avon, with the 12th-century abbey and its Norman tower at its heart, Tudor buildings lining the streets, and the Roses Theatre nearby. The cottage sits on the lock itself, where narrowboats pass through; you can watch them from the terrace or take a river cruise when the season allows. Everything is first-floor living, so access is straightforward—ten steps to the entrance, then into a ground-level layout suited to families or couples who want to avoid stairs.

Three bedrooms sleep five: two kingsize doubles and a single. The bathroom is a walk-in wet room with underfloor heating. A living and dining room opens via French doors onto the terrace, which has garden furniture and a barbecue. The kitchen is equipped to cook properly—induction hob, electric oven, dishwasher, microwave and coffee machine—and a washing machine is on hand. Wi-Fi, heating, electricity, bed linen and towels are included; a travel cot and highchair are available. You have private parking for two cars and bike storage.

The location suits anyone who wants Cotswolds village atmosphere without isolation. Cheltenham is ten minutes away by car; the wider Cotswolds villages within half an hour. Local shops, bars and restaurants are within walking distance. A fenced boundary separates the garden from the adjacent lock. No smoking indoors; one well-behaved dog is welcome.