Gleanings

Tewkesbury

4.47

(48 Reviews)

6 guests

3 bedrooms

3 beds

2 bathrooms

Property Overview

Nestled in the picturesque village of Bredon, The Gleanings is a charming countryside retreat offering a perfect blend of rural tranquillity and modern comforts. Set within the beautiful surroundings of the Worcestershire countryside, this property provides guests with a peaceful haven to relax and unwind, while being just a short distance from the historic town of Tewkesbury and the stunning Malvern Hills.

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Property Details

The Space
This holiday home features 3 spacious and neutrally decorated bedrooms, a flat-screen TV, and a fully equipped kitchen complete with a dishwasher, oven, and washing machine. The dining area is home to a country style table and chairs, providing seating for up to six guests. The bathroom offers either a bath or a shower, and towels and bed linen are provided for your stay. For an added touch of comfort, chocolates or cookies are included in the room amenities.

Neighborhood
Tewkesbury, a charming market town in Gloucestershire, is steeped in medieval history and surrounded by the picturesque countryside of the Severn Vale. At its heart is the magnificent Tewkesbury Abbey, a stunning Norman church with soaring architecture and beautifully preserved medieval features. The town's historic streets are lined with half-timbered buildings, independent shops, and inviting tea rooms, offering a sense of timeless charm.

Known for its rich heritage, Tewkesbury played a pivotal role in the Wars of the Roses, and its history is brought to life each year during the Tewkesbury Medieval Festival, a lively re-enactment event. Visitors can explore the town’s past at the Tewkesbury Museum or enjoy a tranquil walk along the riverbanks where the Severn and Avon meet.

The surrounding countryside offers idyllic settings for outdoor activities, while the nearby Cotswolds and Malvern Hills provide further opportunities for exploration. With its blend of fascinating history, scenic beauty, and welcoming atmosphere, Tewkesbury is a delightful destination for those seeking a quintessential English experience.

Getting Around
Tewkesbury is conveniently located near the M5 motorway, making it easily accessible by car, with parking available in the town centre. The nearest train stations are Ashchurch for Tewkesbury and Cheltenham Spa, with bus services connecting these hubs to the town. Tewkesbury’s compact streets and riverside paths are perfect for exploring on foot, while the surrounding countryside is best accessed by bike or car. River cruises and boat trips offer a unique perspective of the town and its waterways.

  • Bed linens
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Coffee maker
  • Desk
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dishwasher
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free parking on premises
  • Garden or backyard
  • Heating
  • Hot water
  • Indoor fireplace
  • Internet
  • Kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Laptop friendly workspace
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Smoke detector
  • Stove
  • TV
  • Toaster
  • Towels provided
  • Washer
  • Wireless Internet
  • Suitable for children (2-12 years)
  • Suitable for infants (under 2 years)
  • Suitable for children (2-12 years)
  • Suitable for infants (under 2 years)

Guests have access to the full property.

The keys to Gleanings are accessed via a secure key safe and full details will be provided shortly before your arrival date.

Gleanings charges per person from the second person. If the amount of guests exceed the number specified on the booking, Host & Stay reserve the right to charge an additional fee.

Check-in: 16:00

Checkout: 10:00

Guest Reviews

4.47

(48 Reviews)

Becky

03/06/2025

We had a great stay, the cottage was very clean, tidy and comfy! Only downside is that the chairs in the living area are more for aesthetic, they aren’t very comfy to sit on at all ?.

Tom

30/05/2025

Very pretty and clean. Would definitely recommend and book again. Thanks for a hassle free experience.

Angélique

28/05/2025

Sehr schönes Haus in einer tollen Gegend, wir waren begeistert. Die Ausstattung war super! Für unser kleines Kind war der Garten ein Traum. Leider ist die Heizung im Haus zentral gesteuert. Fällt die Temperatur unter einen gewissen Wert, wird wieder angeheizt. An sich kein Thema, aber der Vorgang ist sehr laut und hat uns oft um 6:30 aus dem Schlaf gerissen.

Maria

23/05/2025

Las instalaciones muy bien pero estaba muy sucio debajo de la cama, al mover la mesilla de noche para enchufar el móvil, con muchas telas de araña....

Cat

13/04/2025

This was a lovely property in a very peaceful area. We were lucky to enjoy some sunshine in the garden on our first day and the cottage was nicely decorated. We went for a walk nearby and headed into Tewkesbury for the day, which was a short drive away. A couple of little extra touches would make it even better - like providing 2 dishwasher tablets (rather than 1) as we were staying 2 nights, or more than one toilet roll in the toilets. We also were a bit disappointed we couldn’t enter half an hour earlier (I picked up a friend from Evesham train station en route) without having to pay £30 extra. But overall lovely property

Brian

10/04/2025

Rachel

30/03/2025

Lovely cottage. Will definitely come back!

Kajal

02/01/2025

comfortable, pretty views

Dobson

01/01/2025

The property was nicely decorated. We appreciated the Christmas tree on arrival, and the complimentary bottle of red wine - thank you. The guest toilet did not flush properly, and was permanently left with residue which made the room smell. The wifi did not reach the master bedroom. The single shower for the whole residence was not very effective - very poor water pressure. The gas fire did not ignite, despite multiple tries

Hannah

03/11/2024

brilliant host, very responsive. the house was perfect for our stay. it is situated in very quiet and private surroundings which was lovely.

Sarah

27/10/2024

Great, thank you

Susan

29/09/2024

Lovely cottage in a quiet hamlet, good location for exploring. My only negative is a 10am checkout, 11 would be more reasonable and although we were offered a later checkout it was an additional charge.

Tasneem

23/09/2024

The home was beautiful It was an electric fireplace - to note In case you wanted a wooden one I don’t think the house was well stocked with a personal touch For example there wasn’t really any of the basic essentials that I’ve seen in a lot of homes However it was a nice house and the host company were very responsive

Melanie

22/09/2024

Gleanings is a gorgeous period cottage that has been refurbished beautifully inside. The living room could have been decorated just for my husband - worn leather couches, old map, reclaimed wood table, fireplace! The beds were comfy, all the necessities were available and the decor well thought out. We loved it and would highly recommend. The location is not very walkable - I think there's one pub close by - but we were looking for something central to other Cotswolds towns and this was it. Also it's only a 10 minute drive to Tewksebury which seems to have everything. Don't le the sort of plan exterior fool you - the interior and back garden are lovel.

Catherine

15/09/2024

Very clean, comfy beds, fine for a short stay. We appreciated a bottle of wine and some crisps.. Very hard to find - particularly in the dark. Not as cosy as we’d have liked - only overhead lights in the sitting room. Not as well equipped as we’d expected - - a dishwasher tablet, black rubbish bag and full rolls of toilet paper would have been welcome. Couldn’t get the QR code guide to work - would have preferred an old- fashioned house info folder!

Kate

15/09/2024

Great stay, I don’t think the pictures do it justice. Nice big space and in a great location. Would definitely stay again!

Robert

29/08/2024

Daksha

22/08/2024

Set in a very quiet and lovely place.Adequate for 4 people as room sizes of cottage are small. Could have been more cleaner. Okay for couple of days

William

16/08/2024

Great host and lovely property

Stéphane

12/08/2024

Cottage confortable et très cosy. Environnement calme. Agence réactive aux demandes.

Lucy

28/07/2024

We had a great stay - would definitely recommend! Beautifully furnished and cosy. Lovely little garden area.

Harriet

21/07/2024

Lovely property and host was very communicative

Hadas

07/07/2024

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Norma

06/07/2024

Lovely well equipped cottage in a beautiful village near to Pershore with all amenities. Everything was fine, no complaints at all.

Jamie

28/06/2024

Stayed at the house for a week while working on the area. House was really well presented and clean, very cosy and also very peaceful. Beds were really comfortable and had a great nights sleep, would definitely recommend and would stay again if in the area, thanks

Louise

27/05/2024

Stayed for three nights bank holiday weekend away with family. Beautiful location and the cottage itself was very nice. We liked the mod cons and found them easy to navigate. Kitchen fully equipped with what you needed The garden is stunning and a THEE place to enjoy morning coffee. We even spotted a woodpecker. However, a maintenance issue was not resolved during our stay which was pretty vital for a comfortable stay with 4 adults having to share one toilet despite two being at the home. After lots of message to the host I would have preferred for them to say they had no staff available the whole weekend than telling me they had escalated the issue. There is a wobbly table which my 79 year old mother tightened and am aware this was mentioned on another review. There was a issue with cleanliness of a shade over the table with some dead bugs in there but I am aware its in the countryside. After returning home and several emails later Guest Homes have given me a 15% refund.

Kelly

18/05/2024

Natalie

25/04/2024

Lovely and welcoming and clean when we arrived. Loved that Netflix etc were all signed in already. The garden was a lovely sun trap and the village was so quiet. The house was more spacious than I thought. Liked the fact it had 2 toilets too. We couldn’t find the oven gloves !? Table and bench a little wobbly probably needs replacing soon.

Sarah

14/04/2024

Good instructions Key box proved a little fiddly but got used to it

Nadine

31/03/2024

A lovely space for a family getaway.

Duncan

15/03/2024

Rosa

03/03/2024

A fantastic base for me and a few friends. The place was lovely and the host was responsive and helpful.

Kim

18/02/2024

Lovely place to stay - out of the way and peaceful. Stayed for 2 nights for a girls (mums) getaway. Relaxing and a nice little base in the countryside. Couple of small gripes but have addressed these with Guest Homes- nothing that would spoil a stay though! Guest homes are attentive and have great instructions on checking in & out.

Hannah

11/02/2024

Really comfortable, clean, and spacious home from which to explore the beautiful Cotswolds. We had a very relaxing few days and felt very much at home. The little village surrounding the house is beautiful and worth a walk around as well!

Marc

03/12/2023

We enjoyed our stay at this lovely cottage for the weekend. There were a couple of things that would have made it a five star stay over a four though. The first was that the property description states there is a log burner in the living room. We booked the cottage on that basis but when we turned up this was a gas fire. It didn’t ruin our stay but we probably would not have booked if we’d had know. Also the property was ice cold when we arrived. It took a good few hours for it to warm up and that was with the heating on and fire also on. By day two the property had warmed up so I assume it’s because no one had been in it for a few weeks/days. For future guests I would recommend putting some heating on in advance of their arrival if the property has been empty for a period. Overall a lovely cottage in a lovely village and we would recommend to others

Georgia

29/10/2023

We really enjoyed our stay here in Breton’s Norton. The cottage is cosy and clean and in a lovely area. Guest Homes were communicative and provided detailed instructions on checking in and using the amenities. Recommend bringing a car as it is tricky to get to without one.

Michelle

25/10/2023

The house was super clean and the welcome basket of goodies was generous. The Guest Homes team who manage the property were very responsive. We just wished we hadn't had to contact them so often during the stay with queries and problems. We found this property really hard work. It wasn't the relaxing short break we had hoped for. The cottage has impressive modern appliances, but there are no instructions on how to use them. We wasted so much time trying to work out how to make things work. For example, the Smart TV (it reported a problem with the aerial), the baffling minimalist remote control, the oven (to turn off the child lock feature so it would warm up). There is a QR code displayed in the property to access a guide to the property, but it had very little information and no guides to the appliances. Despite being able to turn the thermostat up and all the radiators turned to full, the cottage was cold and the radiators hardly got above lukewarm in many rooms. The hot water also didn't get above lukewarm despite using the boost button. The cottage is probably not ideal for cold/cooler months. Fortunately, the shower had its own heating source. We made the mistake of assuming the picture of the fireplace on the website meant there was an open or gas fire. Agreed it wasn't listed but when we booked this cottage other facilities weren't listed - like towels and a dishwasher - and they are definitely there. We understand the facilities list has now been updated but the fire remains out of action.

Karen

21/10/2023

It was like home from home in a beautiful quiet spot. The decor was very tasteful and everything was clean. Loved the property if I had to pick anything.. perhaps new sofas needed and a clearer understanding of the how heating works as we couldn’t get it to work on day 1.

Laurence

08/10/2023

Lovely cottage, and very well decorated, on one level which helped our weekend stay with my disabled father. In this regard there are a few small steps but we managed. Lovely village and locals very friendly. Lots to do nearby. Only caveat is the 10am departure Sunday am.

Liz

28/09/2023

Anne-Marie

24/09/2023

Great cottage in lovely surroundings - very relaxing!

Amanda

15/08/2023

Christina

13/08/2023

Beautiful home away from home. We felt instantly at home. Warm and cosy and beds you can sleep deeply in. The home in Bredon Norton is located in a beautiful, quiet and peaceful picturesque village. Etched in historic builds with absolute character, local walks will relax you instantly. The owner sent us exact instructions - otherwise we may have got it a little wrong. Lovely snacks and a bottle of wine supplied as well as exactly the right amount of complimentary cleaning items. Great fully equipped kitchen, books and entertainment (netflix) cosy garden, friendly neighbours and postman :) Gorgeous pub ‘fox and hound’, 4 minutes away. Amazing food and service. The Fleet Inn is a must by the river - Tewkesbury- Tyning. Hickories in Worcester is a must! Great day out with kids 45 mins away: Cotswold park & beach. Burton on the river and Stow on the wold - 30 ish minutes drive, all lovely days out too ??

Sarah

30/07/2023

An absolutely beautifully decorated property with seriously comfy beds! Very clean. Tidy back garden with lots of bumble bees on the lavender. We were 5 adults staying for the weekend. The second double room had limited storage so we felt it would of been a struggle to stay any longer. The lounge was lovely although could only comfortably seat 4 adults. The shower was tricky to work but we got the hang of it. Check out was a bit early but turned out to be fine for us in the end. A pleasant stay.

Catherine

09/07/2023

We booked this property as we was attending a wedding nearby. The house was exactly as described, very clean and beautifully decorated and was perfect the occasion. The little extras in the kitchen were a lovely touch too - thank you. We only wish we had booked to stay a little longer! Would recommend to friends and family staying in the area.

Tim

02/07/2023

Amazing, wonderful, peaceful, idyllic - the perfect location for a quiet weekend away. It is even better than the photos show - a beautiful home from home. A perfect place to stay. The welcome pack was awesome ! It is located in a lovely small village. If you are into walking, then there are some superb walks from the village. Plus is really not very far from Tewkesbury, Worcester Top recommendation.

Richard

31/03/2023

Stunning place highly recommended! Very very helpful hosts who go above and beyond to help you out Thank you!

Nikki

21/03/2023

Perfect location - booked two engineers to stay here while they worked locally. The accommodation was clean, comfortable and well kept. The owners were helpful and great with communication. We would recommend this place.

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