Michelle's Guidebook
Food scene
The Crown Inn
63 Bristol RdWalkable from the holiday let, approx 20-25 minutes
Amazing pub offering there popular 2 in 1 pie. Highly recommend
16 locals recommend
The Weighbridge Inn
Amazing pub offering there popular 2 in 1 pie. Highly recommend
Within walking distance approx 25 minutes. A local farm shop selling organic food
84 locals recommend
Jolly Nice
Within walking distance approx 25 minutes. A local farm shop selling organic food
Approx 30-40 minute walk from the property. Lovely cakes!
38 locals recommend
Lavender Bakehouse & Coffee Shop
20 London RdApprox 30-40 minute walk from the property. Lovely cakes!
Chalford Village Shop
High StreetCommunity run shop approx 50 mins walk from the property
Winstone's Ice Cream
Amazing ice cream parlour
Lovely view over the lake eating lovely food after a fabulous walk.
26 locals recommend
Relish at The Gateway Cafe
17 Spine Rd ELovely view over the lake eating lovely food after a fabulous walk.
The Bear of Rodborough
The Old Lodge
MinchinhamptonQuirky pub often with live music and fresh pizza , recently seen on Tom Kerridge’s save our pubs TV series
19 locals recommend
The Prince Albert
Rodborough HillQuirky pub often with live music and fresh pizza , recently seen on Tom Kerridge’s save our pubs TV series
Jacks
44 Black Jack StThe Fleece at Cirencester
Market PlaceThe Daneway Inn
Dane Lanewild carrot
Felt cafe
The most amazing food and cocktails, ideal for a celebration meal.
18 locals recommend
The Corner House
6 London RdThe most amazing food and cocktails, ideal for a celebration meal.
The Thames Head Inn
Tetbury RoadActivities
South Cerney is home to a large number of man made lakes offering vast array of water sports and fishing
South Cerney
Cheltenham Racecourse
Evesham RoadCotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens
Gloucester Ski & Snowboard Centre
Matson LaneThe Model Village
Westonbirt, The National Arboretum
Swindon Designer Outlet
Kemble DriveSaul Junction Marina
Miserden Estate
Miles of canal side walking, the canal path runs from Sapperton right through to Eastington
11 locals recommend
Cotswold Canals Trust
WallbridgeMiles of canal side walking, the canal path runs from Sapperton right through to Eastington
Vue Cinema Stroud
19-20 MerrywalksStratford Park Leisure Centre
Stratford RoadCirencester Open Air Swimming Pool
Sightseeing
Cotswold Sculpture Park
Summerford KeymsNailsworth is a local town with shops and cafes but also offers a cycle track that runs all the way through to Stonehouse
69 locals recommend
Nailsworth
Nailsworth is a local town with shops and cafes but also offers a cycle track that runs all the way through to Stonehouse
Munchinhampton
3 W EndA quaint Cotswold village, lovely pub and two lovely cafes
Many miles of open land ideal for walking with stunning views of the local valleys. Owned by the National trust with cows and horses wandering freely between May and November. Start a walk from Minchinhampton common through to Rodborough and stop off at the famous Winstones Ice cream parlour for a cooking refreshment.
56 locals recommend
Minchinhampton Common
Many miles of open land ideal for walking with stunning views of the local valleys. Owned by the National trust with cows and horses wandering freely between May and November. Start a walk from Minchinhampton common through to Rodborough and stop off at the famous Winstones Ice cream parlour for a cooking refreshment.
Voted best place to live in the Sunday Times 2021 listing and home to one of the best farmers markets in the county. The farmers market takes place every Saturday from 9am to 2pm with its amazing atmosphere and diverse selection of foods and other products on offer it’s not one to be missed
130 locals recommend
Stroud
Voted best place to live in the Sunday Times 2021 listing and home to one of the best farmers markets in the county. The farmers market takes place every Saturday from 9am to 2pm with its amazing atmosphere and diverse selection of foods and other products on offer it’s not one to be missed
Cirencester
Cirencester Park
National trust park with play trail based around the mansion house which is being renovated. A good place to wear children out!
16 locals recommend
Woodchester Park House
National trust park with play trail based around the mansion house which is being renovated. A good place to wear children out!
Bibury is an idillic Cotswold village very popular with tourists. In the village are lovely walks along the river Colne a trout farm you can visit to feed the trout or try your hand at fishing, also 2 lovely pubs and a cafe.
198 locals recommend
Bibury
Bibury is an idillic Cotswold village very popular with tourists. In the village are lovely walks along the river Colne a trout farm you can visit to feed the trout or try your hand at fishing, also 2 lovely pubs and a cafe.
Bourton on the Water
WWT Slimbridge
BowditchBerkeley Castle
Museum in the Park
Stratford RoadSudeley Castle
Painswick Rococo Garden
Gloucester RoadGWsR Cheltenham Racecourse Station
A435Abbey Grounds Park
3 Blake RdBibury Trout Farm
Corinium Museum
Park Streetchedworth roman villa
Local events
Gatcombe Park
Unnamed RoadGatcombe park holds its annual horse trials in early May each year.
This event takes place in early July every year in Cirencester park approx 9 miles from ourselves.
The Cotswold Show
ParkThis event takes place in early July every year in Cirencester park approx 9 miles from ourselves.
Barn Theatre
3 Beeches RdEveryman Theatre
10 Regent StCheltenham Town Hall
Imperial SquareStroud Farmers Market runs every Saturday from 8am until 2pm in the centre of Stroud. Excellent local produce and a fantastic vibe
130 locals recommend
Stroud
Stroud Farmers Market runs every Saturday from 8am until 2pm in the centre of Stroud. Excellent local produce and a fantastic vibe
RIAT for the plane lover is held at nearby Fairford in Mid-July each year.
16 locals recommend
The Royal International Air Tattoo
Horcott HillRIAT for the plane lover is held at nearby Fairford in Mid-July each year.
Child friendly activities
Rugrats and Half Pints Cirencester
Unit A Meadow RdCattle Country Farm Park
Great for children and adults and dog friendly
442 locals recommend
Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens
Great for children and adults and dog friendly
Mr Mulligans Cheltenham
Henrietta StreetIndoor crazy golf
Pittville Park
Great play ground kids and boating lake and grounds for all ages