Only in Britain! Staged every May, this quirky event entails locals and visitors alike hurling themselves down a hill trying to catch a huge Double Gloucester cheese. This year's Cheese Roll will take place on Spring Bank Holiday Monday 26th May. This kicks off the summer events in Gloucestershire, so take a look at just some of the properties in the region so you can take a break and be a part of the fun.

5* Berkeley House, Orangery and apartments in the Cotswolds sleeps up to 30

Viney Hill Country House - sleeps 17 in the Forest of Dean

Rectory Park- Ideal venue for family celebrations sleeps 13

Sayres House - an imposing period detached manor house in the Cotswolds sleeps 12

The Cottage with the 100 mile view in Gloucestershire sleeps 8

Watch this space for news of the Dr Who convention, also taking part in Gloucester this coming June.