Chris & Alexandra’s guidebook

Just outside the front tour you will find miles of local trails all around the estate and the lakes. Help yourself the maps enclosed and have fun exploring. See the enclosed map for a lovely walk along the River Thames towards Ashton Keynes and if you would like a nice pub stop go visit the White Hart Inn, lovely food and a local spot. Afternoon Tea: •Lavender Bake House - http://www.lavenderbakehouse.co.uk oLocated 11 miles from the cottage outside of Stroud. This is a bakery cafe that is a busy spot, lovely cakes and breads. Reservation is recommended. •The Kitchen - http://www.thekitchenminch.co.uk/ oLocated 13mi from cottage. Known for their views and afternoon teas! Perfect to stroll around the common which is a tourist spot in the area. Local pubs – You will find many local countryside pubs, to name a few of our favourites: •White Hart Inn oHigh Road, Ashton Keynes Wiltshire SN6 6NX o01285 861 247 •The Wild Duck Inn oDrakes Island, Cirencester GL7 6BY o01285 770310 •The Village Pub Barnsley oThe Village Pub, Barnsley GL7 5EF o01285 740421 •The Fleece at Cirencester oMarket Pl, Cirencester GL7 2NZ o01285 650231 •Stroud Brewery - Very rustic but we love their beers and they make stone oven pizza on site oCheck opening days/hours www.stroudbrewery.co.uk oPhoenix Works, 11, Hope Mill Ln, Stroud GL5 2BU o01453 887122   Villages Nearby: •Cirencester (6 miles) - biggest market town near us (10 min drive), they have a lovely city centre full of history and also a farmers market on 2nd & 4th Sat of each month from 9:30 - 2:30. This is a shopping spot for small and bigger sized stores. •Bibury (15 miles) - Known for its scenic workers cottages 'Arlington Row' (picture spot!). Also a working trout farm to visit and located between 2 rivers with pretty walk. Swan Pub is well known there. •Castle Combe (20 miles) - Picturesque village with limestone homes. Very pretty place to explore, also on the river. Craft fair on the weekends for local souvenirs. •Nailsworth (14 miles) - Great village for shopping especially if you are into antiques and second hand finds. There are nice restaurants including one of the only fishmongers in the area. •Burford (25 mile) – Classic historic market town with lots of shops on the mail street on a hill. Be sure to check out the Burford Garden Centre just outside of town which has a toy shop, clothing, restaurant, and farm shop on top of the garden centre. •Bourton-on-the-Water (23 miles) - Lots to do and see including beautiful walks with picturesque streets, shops and the bridges for photo ops. It is known as 'Venice of the Cotswolds'. It has nice pubs and a few museums. Great for young and old!