Andrew’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Selsley 5 mile circular walk with some hills. www.nationaltrail.co.uk. Walk number 8; the Selsley circuit or simply enjoy roaming the Common with 360 degree vistas from the top and the sunset over the Severn. We have spent many happy hours doing so and never get bored of it!
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Selsley Common
Selsley 5 mile circular walk with some hills. www.nationaltrail.co.uk. Walk number 8; the Selsley circuit or simply enjoy roaming the Common with 360 degree vistas from the top and the sunset over the Severn. We have spent many happy hours doing so and never get bored of it!
A few minutes drive from the cottage, Woodchester Mansion is an unfinished Gothic mansion set in beautiful woodland. National Trust car park and several signposted walks. Check the website for opening times of the Mansion and cafe (www.woodchestermansion.org.uk).
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Woodchester Mansion Trust
B4066A few minutes drive from the cottage, Woodchester Mansion is an unfinished Gothic mansion set in beautiful woodland. National Trust car park and several signposted walks. Check the website for opening times of the Mansion and cafe (www.woodchestermansion.org.uk).
3 miles from the cottage, Minchinhampton Common is one of the largest grassland commons in the Cotswolds and is a great place to stroll and enjoy the views and fresh air. Watch out for the cows! It's another favourite place of ours for walking. The Old Lodge, as noted elsewhere in the guidebook, is a good choice for food and drink. It also has a lovely beer garden. The same can be said for The Bear of Rodborough which is located on the edge of Minchinhampton and Rodborough Commons.
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Minchinhampton Common
3 miles from the cottage, Minchinhampton Common is one of the largest grassland commons in the Cotswolds and is a great place to stroll and enjoy the views and fresh air. Watch out for the cows! It's another favourite place of ours for walking. The Old Lodge, as noted elsewhere in the guidebook, is a good choice for food and drink. It also has a lovely beer garden. The same can be said for The Bear of Rodborough which is located on the edge of Minchinhampton and Rodborough Commons.
Like its neighbour (Minchinhampton Common), Rodborough Common offers lovely walks with great views and the chance to enjoy Winstone's award winning artisan ice-cream from their parlour.
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Rodborough Common
Like its neighbour (Minchinhampton Common), Rodborough Common offers lovely walks with great views and the chance to enjoy Winstone's award winning artisan ice-cream from their parlour.
A 25 minute drive, Westonbirt Arboretum is the UK's biggest Arboretum and is a lovely place to visit, particularly in the Spring and Autumn with its amazing colours. Also check out events and concerts which take place throughout the year. www.forestryengland.uk
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Westonbirt, El Arboreto Nacional
A 25 minute drive, Westonbirt Arboretum is the UK's biggest Arboretum and is a lovely place to visit, particularly in the Spring and Autumn with its amazing colours. Also check out events and concerts which take place throughout the year. www.forestryengland.uk
If you enjoy wildlife and bird spotting, this is not to be missed. 30 minutes drive. www.wwt.org.uk
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WWT Slimbridge
BowditchIf you enjoy wildlife and bird spotting, this is not to be missed. 30 minutes drive. www.wwt.org.uk
Famous for its carpets of snowdrops in early Spring, this is the country's sole surviving complete rococo garden. Designed in the 1740's as a fanciful pleasure garden, the hidden valley offers spectacular views of the surrounding countryside and intriguing garden buildings. It has a lovely cafe on site and Painswick itself is worth a visit, famous for its church and 99 Yew trees planted in the church gardens.
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Painswick Rococo Garden
Gloucester RoadFamous for its carpets of snowdrops in early Spring, this is the country's sole surviving complete rococo garden. Designed in the 1740's as a fanciful pleasure garden, the hidden valley offers spectacular views of the surrounding countryside and intriguing garden buildings. It has a lovely cafe on site and Painswick itself is worth a visit, famous for its church and 99 Yew trees planted in the church gardens.
A 35 minute drive, arrive early to get a parking place and avoid the crowds. Bibury is a typical Cotswold village on the River Coin famous for its row of weavers cottages on Arlington Row, often referred to as the most photographed cottages in the country. Could be combined with a visit to Cirencester or Burford afterwards.
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Bibury
A 35 minute drive, arrive early to get a parking place and avoid the crowds. Bibury is a typical Cotswold village on the River Coin famous for its row of weavers cottages on Arlington Row, often referred to as the most photographed cottages in the country. Could be combined with a visit to Cirencester or Burford afterwards.
Bourton-on-the-Water is a picturesque village on the river Windrush with some lovely independent shops, restaurants and tea rooms. Its about a 45 minute drive. It gets very busy in the holiday season and parking is fairly limited so get there early. Makes a good day out coupled with Stow-on-the Wold and or Broadway. The drive through Ford, Lower and Upper Slaughter is definitely worth incorporating in the journey. Tips for eating kindly provided by one of our guests is Bourtanicals for breakfast (delicious baps) and Smiths for lunch who are renowned for their burgers and off the main strip so away from the crowds.
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Bourton on the Water
Bourton-on-the-Water is a picturesque village on the river Windrush with some lovely independent shops, restaurants and tea rooms. Its about a 45 minute drive. It gets very busy in the holiday season and parking is fairly limited so get there early. Makes a good day out coupled with Stow-on-the Wold and or Broadway. The drive through Ford, Lower and Upper Slaughter is definitely worth incorporating in the journey. Tips for eating kindly provided by one of our guests is Bourtanicals for breakfast (delicious baps) and Smiths for lunch who are renowned for their burgers and off the main strip so away from the crowds.
The pretty village of Broadway with its honey coloured Cotswold stone cottages is a 50 minute drive and has some lovely shops, eateries and galleries. Broadway Tower is a couple of miles outside of Broadway from where you can enjoy beautiful views and some fine walks. There is a cafe and Espresso Bar on site.
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Broadway
The pretty village of Broadway with its honey coloured Cotswold stone cottages is a 50 minute drive and has some lovely shops, eateries and galleries. Broadway Tower is a couple of miles outside of Broadway from where you can enjoy beautiful views and some fine walks. There is a cafe and Espresso Bar on site.
Stow-on-the Wold is a delightful market town and has many fine antique shops, art galleries, gift and craft shops. It is an hours drive and makes a good day out coupled with Bourton-on-the Water and/or Broadway.
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Stow-on-the-Wold
Stow-on-the Wold is a delightful market town and has many fine antique shops, art galleries, gift and craft shops. It is an hours drive and makes a good day out coupled with Bourton-on-the Water and/or Broadway.
A quintessential English village used regularly as a film location. It's about a 40 minute drive from the cottage.
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Castle Combe
A quintessential English village used regularly as a film location. It's about a 40 minute drive from the cottage.
Food scene
An award winning pub and local favourite, the Bell Inn is around a 15 minute walk from the cottage. You can either walk up the lane and turn right down the road where the pub can be found on the right hand side or go via the fields by walking up the lane and take the first style on the right into the field. Follow the path down to Ivy Cottage and turn left along the gravel lane to the end. At the main road, turn right and the pub is a couple of minutes down the road on the right hand side. Excellent quality food and local beers. A favourite with our guests. Booking essential.
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The Bell Inn
An award winning pub and local favourite, the Bell Inn is around a 15 minute walk from the cottage. You can either walk up the lane and turn right down the road where the pub can be found on the right hand side or go via the fields by walking up the lane and take the first style on the right into the field. Follow the path down to Ivy Cottage and turn left along the gravel lane to the end. At the main road, turn right and the pub is a couple of minutes down the road on the right hand side. Excellent quality food and local beers. A favourite with our guests. Booking essential.
A ten minute drive on Minchinhampton Common, the Old Lodge serves great food and local ales etc. and is in a lovely setting with a large beer garden. www.food-club.com (01453 832047). They do host weddings and functions and those evenings are best avoided.
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The Old Lodge
MinchinhamptonA ten minute drive on Minchinhampton Common, the Old Lodge serves great food and local ales etc. and is in a lovely setting with a large beer garden. www.food-club.com (01453 832047). They do host weddings and functions and those evenings are best avoided.
Olde worlde local pub within a 15 minute walk. Turn left off of the drive and walk down the lane to the end. Turn left, cross the road and take the next turning right into Church Road. The lane can be muddy so walking shoes are recommended. By car, turn right out of the drive, left at the top of the lane and after 400 yards, turn left down Selsley Road and Church Lane is about half a mile down on the right just after the post office. Local ales. Food is based on using local produce and Friday - Sunday only. www.royaloakwoodchester.co.uk
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The Royal Oak
Church RoadOlde worlde local pub within a 15 minute walk. Turn left off of the drive and walk down the lane to the end. Turn left, cross the road and take the next turning right into Church Road. The lane can be muddy so walking shoes are recommended. By car, turn right out of the drive, left at the top of the lane and after 400 yards, turn left down Selsley Road and Church Lane is about half a mile down on the right just after the post office. Local ales. Food is based on using local produce and Friday - Sunday only. www.royaloakwoodchester.co.uk
In the heart of Nailsworth, a 10 minute drive away, is Williams, a multi-award winning seafood restaurant, fishmonger, delicatessen and caterer. www.williamsfoodhall.co.uk Booking essential for eating.
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William's Food Hall & Oyster Bar
3 Fountain StIn the heart of Nailsworth, a 10 minute drive away, is Williams, a multi-award winning seafood restaurant, fishmonger, delicatessen and caterer. www.williamsfoodhall.co.uk Booking essential for eating.
In Nailsworth (left at the roundabout) and 100 yards on the left, The Olive Tree is an award winning restaurant with a happy and welcoming atmosphere. A great place for coffee, lunch or to eat out in the evening. www. theolivetree-nailsworth.com Booking essential. Park in Nailsworth town centre.
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The Olive Tree Mediterranean Restaurant & Pizzeria
28 George StIn Nailsworth (left at the roundabout) and 100 yards on the left, The Olive Tree is an award winning restaurant with a happy and welcoming atmosphere. A great place for coffee, lunch or to eat out in the evening. www. theolivetree-nailsworth.com Booking essential. Park in Nailsworth town centre.
Traditional 18th century inn serving classic pub dishes. www.the frocester.co.uk
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The George Inn at Frocester
Peter's StreetTraditional 18th century inn serving classic pub dishes. www.the frocester.co.uk
The Weighbridge Inn is located out of Nailsworth on the Avening Road. It is renowned for its 2 in 1 pies and offers a wide range of real ales. www.weighbridgeinn.co.uk
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The Weighbridge Inn
The Weighbridge Inn is located out of Nailsworth on the Avening Road. It is renowned for its 2 in 1 pies and offers a wide range of real ales. www.weighbridgeinn.co.uk
The Bear, situated on the edge of Rodborough Common has a very nice garden in which to relax and enjoy a beer or glass of wine either during the day or early evening. They also serve good food and host weddings.
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The Bear of Rodborough
The Bear, situated on the edge of Rodborough Common has a very nice garden in which to relax and enjoy a beer or glass of wine either during the day or early evening. They also serve good food and host weddings.
The Bell at Sapperton serves seasonal, local produce in a stone walled pub with flagstone floors, beamed ceilings and log fires. It's a 30 minute drive. Good quality food set in a beautiful village with some nice walks. www. bellsapperon.co.uk
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The Bell at Sapperton
The Bell at Sapperton serves seasonal, local produce in a stone walled pub with flagstone floors, beamed ceilings and log fires. It's a 30 minute drive. Good quality food set in a beautiful village with some nice walks. www. bellsapperon.co.uk
A family run Italian restaurant in Nailsworth (a 10 minute drive) serves good food in an informal setting. 01453 298157
Giuseppe's
59 Baldwin StA family run Italian restaurant in Nailsworth (a 10 minute drive) serves good food in an informal setting. 01453 298157
Italian and Sicilian food in Nailsworth serving traditional pizzas, fresh pasta and risotto.
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Amalfi Restaurant & Pizzeria
Market StreetItalian and Sicilian food in Nailsworth serving traditional pizzas, fresh pasta and risotto.
Nestled in the idyllic Slad Valley, made famous by writer Laurie Lee in his book "Cider with Rosie". A locals favourite, 20 minutes drive located on the Slad road. There are also numerous walks in and around the Slad area.
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The Woolpack Inn
Slad RoadNestled in the idyllic Slad Valley, made famous by writer Laurie Lee in his book "Cider with Rosie". A locals favourite, 20 minutes drive located on the Slad road. There are also numerous walks in and around the Slad area.
A good option for Chinese food and takeaway located at Whitminster, a 15 minute drive away.
China Garden
Bristol RoadA good option for Chinese food and takeaway located at Whitminster, a 15 minute drive away.
Rajdoot Restaurant
16 Gloucester StRecommended by a good friend, this is one of many options for an Indian meal.
Palladian House tucked away off the main street with lovely surroundings. Options include afternoon tea and dinner. www.thepainswick.co.uk 01452 813688
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The Painswick Hotel & Restaurant
Kemps LanePalladian House tucked away off the main street with lovely surroundings. Options include afternoon tea and dinner. www.thepainswick.co.uk 01452 813688
A few minutes drive from the cottage, La Campagna Italian restaurant in Stonehouse (www.la-campagna.co.uk) is a popular choice with the locals.
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La Campagna
56 High StreetA few minutes drive from the cottage, La Campagna Italian restaurant in Stonehouse (www.la-campagna.co.uk) is a popular choice with the locals.
Popular restaurant 10 minutes drive away in Stroud. www.thecornerhousestroud.co.uk
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The Corner House
6 London RdPopular restaurant 10 minutes drive away in Stroud. www.thecornerhousestroud.co.uk
This is the nearest Farm Shop to the cottage and is about a 15 minute drive away. www.eastingtonfarmshop.co.uk
Eastington Farm Shop
Bath RoadThis is the nearest Farm Shop to the cottage and is about a 15 minute drive away. www.eastingtonfarmshop.co.uk
A 10 minute drive on the edge of Rodborough Common with a lovely outdoor area. An option for afternoon tea, a full meal or simply lazing in the garden with a beer or coffee.
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The Bear of Rodborough
A 10 minute drive on the edge of Rodborough Common with a lovely outdoor area. An option for afternoon tea, a full meal or simply lazing in the garden with a beer or coffee.
Rustic 250 year old former coaching inn at North Woodchester (5 minute drive). Good roast dinner on a Sunday.
The Old Fleece
Rustic 250 year old former coaching inn at North Woodchester (5 minute drive). Good roast dinner on a Sunday.
Cafe's/light bites
The Stables Cafe at Saul Junction (25 minutes drive) is in a lovely location on the Gloucester/Sharpness Canal. It's a great spot for a light lunch, tea and cake or a cold beer. One of our favourites with lovely walks along the Canal and views of the Marina. The cafe does get busy.
The Stables Cafe
The Stables Cafe at Saul Junction (25 minutes drive) is in a lovely location on the Gloucester/Sharpness Canal. It's a great spot for a light lunch, tea and cake or a cold beer. One of our favourites with lovely walks along the Canal and views of the Marina. The cafe does get busy.
A Stroud institution located on the High Street serving homemade vegan and vegetarian lunches, coffee and cake. www.woodruffsorganiccafe.co.uk
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Woodruffs Organic Cafe
24 High StA Stroud institution located on the High Street serving homemade vegan and vegetarian lunches, coffee and cake. www.woodruffsorganiccafe.co.uk
Serving cakes, and patisserie, wines and beers. A local favourite about a 20 minute drive on the A419 a couple of miles out of Stroud towards Cirencester. www.lavenderbakehouse.co.uk
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Lavender Bakehouse & Coffee Shop
20 London RdServing cakes, and patisserie, wines and beers. A local favourite about a 20 minute drive on the A419 a couple of miles out of Stroud towards Cirencester. www.lavenderbakehouse.co.uk
At Wallbridge, Stroud next to the Canal is this pretty cafe serving drinks and tasty homemade food.
Lock Keeper's Cafe
WallbridgeAt Wallbridge, Stroud next to the Canal is this pretty cafe serving drinks and tasty homemade food.
A 35 minute walk down the road and along the Canal, Kitsch is a coffee and wine bar serving breakfast and brunch adjacent to the Canal.
Kitsch Coffee
A 35 minute walk down the road and along the Canal, Kitsch is a coffee and wine bar serving breakfast and brunch adjacent to the Canal.
In Nailsworth, a great place to buy good quality fresh bread, cakes and pastries or enjoy a coffee or snack.
Hobbs Bakery
4 George StreetIn Nailsworth, a great place to buy good quality fresh bread, cakes and pastries or enjoy a coffee or snack.
Vineyards and Breweries
A boutique vineyard based just a few minutes drive from the cottage or talk a walk and incorporate a tour and tasting session. www.woodchestervalleyvineyard.co.uk
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Woodchester Valley Vineyard
Convent LaneA boutique vineyard based just a few minutes drive from the cottage or talk a walk and incorporate a tour and tasting session. www.woodchestervalleyvineyard.co.uk
A great local success, Stroud Brewery is a 15 minute drive away at Thrupp and offers a range of craft and organic beers. They also serve food and have pizza nights with communal tables (COVID permitting). www.stroudbrewery.co.uk
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Stroud Brewery
London RoadA great local success, Stroud Brewery is a 15 minute drive away at Thrupp and offers a range of craft and organic beers. They also serve food and have pizza nights with communal tables (COVID permitting). www.stroudbrewery.co.uk
City/town information
One of the main reasons for visiting Stroud is its famous Farmers Market. A local favourite every Saturday between 9.00am and 2.00pm. Its one of the biggest, busiest and most popular farmer's markets in the UK. There are 50+ stalls selling food, drink and local crafts. In addition is the Five Valleys Shopping Centre in the middle of town, opened in 2021 and styled on Borough Market in London. It has a range of local food producers and artisans.
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Stroud
One of the main reasons for visiting Stroud is its famous Farmers Market. A local favourite every Saturday between 9.00am and 2.00pm. Its one of the biggest, busiest and most popular farmer's markets in the UK. There are 50+ stalls selling food, drink and local crafts. In addition is the Five Valleys Shopping Centre in the middle of town, opened in 2021 and styled on Borough Market in London. It has a range of local food producers and artisans.
A 25 minute drive, Cirencester is a traditional market town. It contains many interesting buildings spanning several centuries, and a market on a Monday and Friday (check website before setting out). The Malt and Anchor is an award winning fish and chip restaurant.
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Cirencester
A 25 minute drive, Cirencester is a traditional market town. It contains many interesting buildings spanning several centuries, and a market on a Monday and Friday (check website before setting out). The Malt and Anchor is an award winning fish and chip restaurant.
Bath is around a 45 minute drive away. Famous for its Roman Baths and stunning architecture, it would make a great day out for those wanting to explore a little further afield.
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Bath
Bath is around a 45 minute drive away. Famous for its Roman Baths and stunning architecture, it would make a great day out for those wanting to explore a little further afield.
Around a 30 minute drive, the attractive town of Cheltenham has much to offer with its regency parks, architecture, theatre, jazz and literary festival and the world renowned Cheltenham Racecourse which is a couple of miles out of Cheltenham towards Bishops Cleeve.
Cheltenham Spa
Around a 30 minute drive, the attractive town of Cheltenham has much to offer with its regency parks, architecture, theatre, jazz and literary festival and the world renowned Cheltenham Racecourse which is a couple of miles out of Cheltenham towards Bishops Cleeve.
Supermarkets
Sainsbury's
Just 2 minutes down the road!
Waitrose & Partners
London RoadA 10 minute drive away in Stroud.
Entertainment
Local cinema showing all the latest feature films
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Vue Cinema Stroud
19-20 MerrywalksLocal cinema showing all the latest feature films