Eric’s guidebook
Food scene
The Falcon Inn
London RoadLocal pub serving great food - an hours walk away
A top end boutique hotel for a real treat for dinner or afternoon tea
43 locals recommend
The Painswick Hotel & Restaurant
Kemps LaneA top end boutique hotel for a real treat for dinner or afternoon tea
Old world pub serving food - a 2 mile walk away in the beautiful village of Painswick
83 locals recommend
The Royal Oak
Church RoadOld world pub serving food - a 2 mile walk away in the beautiful village of Painswick
Tomari-gi
16 George StA fantastic Japanese cafe in the centre of Stroud
Fostons Ash Inn
Great food with a large marquee in the garden. Polo gin pub
Stirrup Cup Bisley
Cheltenham RoadGreat food in the village of Bisley - 5 miles away
Fantastic sourdough stone baked pizza for takeaway or delivery
27 locals recommend
Fat Toni's Pizzeria
Fantastic sourdough stone baked pizza for takeaway or delivery
The Star Inn station
A nice walk for a drink
Butchers Arms
Delicious food - a lovely walk - 4 miles
The Woolpack Inn
Slad RoadLaurie Lee's pub in Slad village- Serves good food
The Bell at Sapperton
Slightly further afield but delicious food.
Local producer of organic beers - also delicious pizzas served in the bar on Friday and Saturday evening
64 locals recommend
Stroud Brewery
London RoadLocal producer of organic beers - also delicious pizzas served in the bar on Friday and Saturday evening
Five Valleys Shopping Centre
King StreetShops, food producers and great food hall
City/town information
Visit the farmers market on a Saturday, do some shopping in the many independent shops and enjoy lunch in a cafe
130 locals recommend
Stroud
Visit the farmers market on a Saturday, do some shopping in the many independent shops and enjoy lunch in a cafe
A wonderful mix of traditional and new, Cheltenham is the perfect place to unwind and refresh your mind, body and soul. With over 25 festivals a year, an abundance if independent and high street shops and incredible dining experiences- Cheltenham offers something for everyone
384 locals recommend
Cheltenham
A wonderful mix of traditional and new, Cheltenham is the perfect place to unwind and refresh your mind, body and soul. With over 25 festivals a year, an abundance if independent and high street shops and incredible dining experiences- Cheltenham offers something for everyone
Cirencester is a lovely market town with a fascinating history. The town's Roman past can be discovered at the award winning Corinium museum and Cirencester is home to many specialist shops and boutiques. Arts and crafts lovers will enjoy the New Brewery Arts which has changing exhibitions, artists' workshops and a cafe.
373 locals recommend
Cirencester
Cirencester is a lovely market town with a fascinating history. The town's Roman past can be discovered at the award winning Corinium museum and Cirencester is home to many specialist shops and boutiques. Arts and crafts lovers will enjoy the New Brewery Arts which has changing exhibitions, artists' workshops and a cafe.
Sightseeing
Take a tour upon the tower and hear the bells being rung - well worth a visit
180 locals recommend
Gloucester Cathedral
12 College GrnTake a tour upon the tower and hear the bells being rung - well worth a visit
Slimbridge
See all manner of birds at this Wetland centre
Berkeley Castle
Sudeley Castle
Purton Ships Graveyard
See the ghostly semi buried ships along the canal
A magical tree garden, where you can explore trees from all over the globe
340 locals recommend
Westonbirt, The National Arboretum
A magical tree garden, where you can explore trees from all over the globe
A beautiful folly - famous for it's snow drops in the winter
107 locals recommend
Painswick Rococo Garden
Gloucester RoadA beautiful folly - famous for it's snow drops in the winter
Activities
Enjoy a sunny day at the park , swimming, paddleboarding or have fun on their inflatable obstacle course. Booking essential as always busy
88 locals recommend
Cotswold Country Park & Beach
Spratsgate LaneEnjoy a sunny day at the park , swimming, paddleboarding or have fun on their inflatable obstacle course. Booking essential as always busy
Hire kayaks, stand up padlebaords or row boats for a fun day on the water - booking essential
12 locals recommend
Waterland Outdoor Pursuits
Spratsgate LaneHire kayaks, stand up padlebaords or row boats for a fun day on the water - booking essential
The Warehouse Climbing & Caving Centre
Parliament StreetGreat climbing centre for all ages
Indoor play area, animals and mini railway - great day out for the family
49 locals recommend
Cattle Country Farm Park
Indoor play area, animals and mini railway - great day out for the family
Bike hire and cycle paths, walks in enchanted woods or visit an old tin mine
152 locals recommend
Forest of Dean
High StreetBike hire and cycle paths, walks in enchanted woods or visit an old tin mine
National Waterways Museum Gloucester
Interesting museum for a rainy day
Cotswold Farm Park
Meet some rare breeds at Adam Henson's rare breeds farm
Book yourself into a plant based cookery lesson with food for all over the world
Natural Cookery School
Old MarketBook yourself into a plant based cookery lesson with food for all over the world
Stroll around the park and enjoy uninterrupted views of the animals
442 locals recommend
Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens
Stroll around the park and enjoy uninterrupted views of the animals
Woodchester Valley is a family -owned boutique vineyard and winery. Join a tour to learn about the world of English wines.
39 locals recommend
Woodchester Valley Vineyard
Convent LaneWoodchester Valley is a family -owned boutique vineyard and winery. Join a tour to learn about the world of English wines.
Local caterers
If you are hosting a party and would like some help with the food then this plant based catering company are worth a call
Natural Cookery School
Old MarketIf you are hosting a party and would like some help with the food then this plant based catering company are worth a call
If you are looking for caterers to help with your food during your stay the Family Meal can cater for your party using food grown on their own organic farm
The Family Meal
Toadsmoor RoadIf you are looking for caterers to help with your food during your stay the Family Meal can cater for your party using food grown on their own organic farm
Local walks
A leaflet detailing 6 walks, of varying lengths, from the farmhouse - all containing a possible refreshment stop.
70 locals recommend
Cotswold Way
B4070A leaflet detailing 6 walks, of varying lengths, from the farmhouse - all containing a possible refreshment stop.