SUNNY NEST, Bourton-on-the-Water

Sunny Nest keeps goats, sheep, ponies, and donkeys in paddocks bordering the garden, and guests can feed them leftover toast in the morning. The hosts also maintain a rabbit on the property. These animals are a central part of the experience, drawing families and couples alike for direct interaction without leaving the premises.

The daily breakfast is served in a dining room with glass doors overlooking the animal paddocks, and guests order from a menu that includes Full English/Irish options and fresh fruit salad. Produce is sourced locally, and the hosts prepare everything fresh upon request. Special requests, such as vegetarian options, are accommodated.

Each of the four room types-Double Room with Private Bathroom, King Room with Garden View, Deluxe Triple Room, and Standard Twin Room-includes a mini-fridge with fresh milk and bottled water, replenished daily. Rooms also have tea and coffee making facilities, flat-screen TVs, and free WiFi. En-suite bathrooms feature either a bath or shower, and some rooms include a separate dressing area.

A large garden surrounds the property, with a patio area that looks onto the animal paddocks and the surrounding farmland. Guests can use the outdoor dining area for meals or relaxation. The garden adjoins the hosts' private land, offering views of the Cotswold countryside.

Sunny Nest is 1 km from Bourton-on-the-Water, a 10-15 minute walk along the river. The Cotswold Motoring Museum, Bourton Model Railway Exhibition, and The Model Village are within a short drive. The property provides free on-site parking with ample space, eliminating the need to find street parking in the village.

On-site animals: Goats, sheep, ponies, donkeys, and a rabbit for guest feeding

Breakfast: Full English/Irish breakfast with local produce and fresh fruit salad

Rooms: Mini-fridge with fresh milk in every room, refilled daily

Location: 10-15 minute walk to Bourton-on-the-Water

Parking: Free on-site parking with ample spaces

Family: Child-friendly with highchairs and two goats named Sooty and Sweep