Homelands Holiday Apartment

08/06/2024

Yesterday we visited a place in Gloucestershire we had never heard of before. It is approx. 45 min by car from Homelands, and well worth a visit! It's called "Purtons Ship Graveyard". Nice to do and see something that is not 'on the tourist trail'. Some 80 ships have been beached here to strengthen the riverbank and prevent flooding during storms and Spring tides.

https://www.cotswolds.com/things-to-do/purton-ships-graveyard-p2820313

27/05/2024

So that's the Cheese Rolling done for another year....
A great local tradition. And a delicious cheese!
BBC News - Gloucestershire cheese rolling attracts thousands of fans - BBC News

Thousands gather at the Gloucestershire landmark to see competitors chase a wheel of cheese.

31/03/2024

Cheltenham Science Festival 4-7 June 2024, our personal favourite. There is always something interesting to do, including many free events for which you do not have to book in advance.
You can still book the Apartment for the period 3-6 June...

Cheltenham Science Festival Save the date and join us in Cheltenham: 4 - 9 June 2024 Science for Schools 2024 has landed Science for Schools is back for Cheltenham Science Festival 2024 — and this year is set to be out of this world, offering a diverse range of events and fantastic free activi...

31/03/2024

Cheltenham Jazz Festival 1-6 May 2024: Currently the Apartment is still available for 4-6 May 2024, so what are you waiting for ...book now! ;)

Cheltenham Jazz Festival tickets now on sale Come and join us in Montpellier Gardens from 1 - 6 May. Tickets now on sale head to our What's On page to get your tickets. WHAT'S ON VIEW THE BROCHURE Get to know our ...around town programme Why not make the most of your weekend by exploring the dozens....

31/03/2024

25-27 May 2024: Cotswolds Festival of Steam: Currently the Apartment is still available for the 26th and 27th. The GWR line runs within a few hundred yards from Homelands, so it is easy to find a local spot nearby where you can make the most fantastic pictures.

Welcome to the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway's Cotswold Festival of Steam Gala.

15/02/2024

03/12/2023

Visiting relatives or friends in Cheltenham or Bishops Cleeve over the Christmas Holiday? Our self-catering Apartment is now available! The rate is £150/night* for two people using a King-size double en-suite bedroom. You also get a sitting/dining room, fully equipped kitchen, and a private parking space.
For bookings please follow the Link from our page.

* You can also book via booking . com or AirBnB - but that will cost some 15% more, which is their commission....

28/11/2023

A new Italian Restaurant just opened in Bishops Cleeve: "La Vecchia Banca". First reports and reviews are very positive, we hope to try it out soon and hope we can add it to our recommended list.

13/11/2023

Due to a short notice cancellation we now have accommodation available during the Cheltenham Races, later this week, 17-19 November 2023. Online bookings via FaceBook are the cheapest, alternatively you can book via booking. com or AirBnB which is around 15% more expensive.

02/10/2023

CHELTENHAM GOLD CUP MARCH 2024

The Apartment is still available for 13-16 March 2024.
1-4 people - 1 or 2 bedrooms.
To book please follow the FaceBook Link from this page.

28/09/2023

Due to a late cancellation we now have availability for the period 6-15 October '23, (Min. booking 2 nights) which is during the Cheltenham Literature Festival.

The Times and Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival 2023 programme revealed Tickets for The Times and Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival 2023 are now on sale to Members. Tickets go on general sale from 10am on Wednesday 6 September.  Get your tickets Explore The Times and Sunday Time...

26/06/2023

Video of our 'discovery' of Spoony Wood Roman Villa'

26/06/2023

Another local discovery walk brought us from Homelands via Cleeve Common (at 1,000+' high Cleeve Hill is officially a 'mountain') to 'Spoonly Wood Roman Villa' near Charlton Abbots; the beautifully maintained Park Estate nr Sudeley Castle, 'The Lion Inn' Pub in Winchcombe for a delicious lunch; Gretton, the Prescott Hill Climb site, Gotherington (steam) Railway Station, and back to Woodmancote.

All these interesting spots can be reached on foot from Homelands following the brilliant network of local tracks, the Cotswolds Way National Trail, Permissive Paths and byways.

Finding the 'Spoonly Wood Roman Villa' was a bit of an adventure - it is well off the beaten track. See the video - does it remind you of Raiders of the lost Ark?

www.cleevecommon.org.uk

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spoonley_Wood_Roman_Villa

https://sudeleycastle.co.uk/

https://butcombe.com/the-lion-inn-gloucestershire/

https://www.prescotthillclimb.co.uk/

https://www.gwsr.com/stations/gotherington

22/06/2023

This is just such great beautiful, walking country. This morning brought us from Homelands to Queens Wood, Belas Knap Ancient Monument, Winchcombe -for lunch at The White Hart, Gretton- to have a look at The Royal Oak, and Gotherington, with its super Steam Railway.

01/02/2023

Thank you very much to all Guests who were so kind to submit an online review in the last year. We've got 9.5/10 from our Booking.com guests - we're very happy with that!
Thank you..

15/12/2022

The view from Homelands this morning.

10/10/2022

Well this is news to me: We now have a WINE festival in Cheltenham! Got to go.....!

It's on Saturday the 29th October '22, and at the moment our Apartment is still available from the 29th. (Min. 2 nights).

You only live once ....!
https://www.facebook.com/CheltenhamWineFestival

SECURE YOUR TICKETS: https://linktr.ee/cheltwinefest
Saturday 13th April 2024. 250+ Premium Wines.

04/10/2022

Entire apartment in Woodmancote, United Kingdom. The Apartment has 2 king-size double en-suite bedrooms, kitchen, and a sitting/dining room. Basic price is for 1-2 people occupying 1 bedroom (We ...

26/09/2022

This week (26 Sept.- 2 Oct.) is the annual Cheltenham Food and Drink Festival - see this Link for some tasty options!
https://www.visitcheltenham.com/food-drink-week

A week celebrating Cheltenham’s incredible food and drink businesses featuring special food and drink activities including food tastings, special menus, masterclasses and live entertainment.

23/09/2022

The Cheltenham Literature Festival will be 7-16 October '22. We still have some dates free: 11, 12 and 13 October (Min stay 2 nights). For book lovers everywhere, The Cheltenham Literature Festival is the only place to be each autumn. The Festival returns from 7-16 October 2022, welcoming the world’s greatest writers and thinkers to Cheltenham. https://www.cheltenhamfestivals.com/literature

Cheltenham Literature Festival is back Visit the globally renowned Literature Festival in the heart of Cheltenham. Tickets are now on sale. What's On Cheltenham Literature Festival coming soon : : Days Hours Minutes About the Festival Cheltenham Literature Festival is the world’s first literature ...

11/07/2022

Apart from the Holiday Apartment, we also keep honey-bees in our back-garden and in the area. We have made a few 'Bee-hotels' out of bits of wood, to attract solitary bees and other pollinators. Just have a look at this video of Leaf-cutter bees at work!

Ps. Our paying guests get better accommodation ...

10/05/2022

Science Festival 7-12 June 2022:

A few dates are available for the Cheltenham Science Festival: The Apartment is still free from Saturday 11 June '22 (Min two night bookings).
https://www.cheltenhamfestivals.com/science-/about/

This year Cheltenham Science Festival continues the “Be The Change” theme and is back, better than ever. Join us for another year of spectacular science from 7 – 12 June. Announcement coming soon…

20/03/2022

Cheltenham Gold Cup week is over. Another year gone...
Our regulars, who stayed with us the last few years ( We mean the Pre-covid years..) have bought a house and are going to feather their nest, so will not return in 2023.
(But maybe in 2024 - 2 Adults +1? ;)

So now we have an availability for the 2023 Gold Cup!
Min stay 5 nights, £200 per night, for the entire Apartment - based on 1-2 people occupying 1 King-size en-suite room.
Please contact us for quotes for 2-4 people occupying 2 King-size en-suite rooms.
Direct bookings only - not available via OTA's (online travel agents).

08/02/2022

One of the most famous doors in the Cotswolds....St Edwards Church, Stow-on--the- Wold. Has to be on your list of things to do and see.

01/02/2022

Many thanks to all guests who were so kind to review Homelands Apartment online. Thank you...