Abigail's Guidebook
Neighborhoods
Gorgeous quiet village. Horses trot by. A few dog walkers. Lovely church.. service some Sundays. Idyllic bliss.
Duntisbourne Abbots
Gorgeous quiet village. Horses trot by. A few dog walkers. Lovely church.. service some Sundays. Idyllic bliss.
Wonderful larger town just about 15 minutes from Duntisbourne Abbots. Great theatre, cinema, shops and restaurants.
384 locals recommend
Cheltenham
Wonderful larger town just about 15 minutes from Duntisbourne Abbots. Great theatre, cinema, shops and restaurants.
Lovely village filled with independent stores. Not as pretty as the Cotswold towns but a great farmers market on Saturday morning.
130 locals recommend
Stroud
Lovely village filled with independent stores. Not as pretty as the Cotswold towns but a great farmers market on Saturday morning.
Beautiful nearest town. Roman market town. Absolutely gorgeous and filled with antique shops, cafes and restaurants.
373 locals recommend
Cirencester
Beautiful nearest town. Roman market town. Absolutely gorgeous and filled with antique shops, cafes and restaurants.
Gorgeous village on a stream. Trout fishing and wandering. William Morris called it ‘The prettiest village in England’. Only downside is it is a little ‘touristy’ but still lovely!
198 locals recommend
Bibury
Gorgeous village on a stream. Trout fishing and wandering. William Morris called it ‘The prettiest village in England’. Only downside is it is a little ‘touristy’ but still lovely!
Sweet town with lots of shops, tea rooms and restaurants. A nice place to spend some time. Just a bit further on from Bibury. Past The Upton Smokehouse which is worth a visit https://theuptonfirehouse.com
256 locals recommend
Burford
Sweet town with lots of shops, tea rooms and restaurants. A nice place to spend some time. Just a bit further on from Bibury. Past The Upton Smokehouse which is worth a visit https://theuptonfirehouse.com
Food scene
A wonderful farm shop and deli a short drive from the village. Great for coffee, fresh eggs, local produce, great food, wine and craft beer. Order from their delicious menu and sit in a yurt next to the Woodburner fire!
84 locals recommend
Jolly Nice
A wonderful farm shop and deli a short drive from the village. Great for coffee, fresh eggs, local produce, great food, wine and craft beer. Order from their delicious menu and sit in a yurt next to the Woodburner fire!
Wonderful local restaurant a few minutes drive to Sapperton. Do book!
67 locals recommend
The Bell at Sapperton
Wonderful local restaurant a few minutes drive to Sapperton. Do book!
Lovely local pub in Frampton Mansell with beautiful views over the Costwold countryside.
39 locals recommend
The Crown Inn
63 Bristol RdLovely local pub in Frampton Mansell with beautiful views over the Costwold countryside.
Stow-on-the-Wold
Lovely village a drive away. Lots of antiques and good food!
A fantastic farm shop and so much more! The first certified Organic farm in the UK and so much of their produce comes from the farm. But something for everyone here. I love it!
24 locals recommend
The Organic Farm Shop
A fantastic farm shop and so much more! The first certified Organic farm in the UK and so much of their produce comes from the farm. But something for everyone here. I love it!
This is a fantastic place to eat and visit their deli. Sam and Jak are fantastic young chefs who used to run Made By Bob in Cirencester and now have their very own place. It’s between Bibury and Burford. Both great villages to visit. Check opening times.
15 locals recommend
Upton Smokery Shop
This is a fantastic place to eat and visit their deli. Sam and Jak are fantastic young chefs who used to run Made By Bob in Cirencester and now have their very own place. It’s between Bibury and Burford. Both great villages to visit. Check opening times.
MADE BY BOB
The Woolpack Inn
Slad RoadSightseeing
Cirencester park. Often activities, beautiful walks from the centre of Cirencester and there’s The Polo http://www.cirencesterpolo.co.uk . More info here https://www.bathurstestate.co.uk/about/
Lovely place to visit. Pretty old houses and a wonderful stream running through. A nice hotel and trout farm.
198 locals recommend
Bibury
Lovely place to visit. Pretty old houses and a wonderful stream running through. A nice hotel and trout farm.
Really lovely village filled with cafes restaurants and antique shops. A great trip. Check out the door to St Edwards Church widely believed to be the inspiration to JRR Tolkien's door to Moria!
360 locals recommend
Stow-on-the-Wold
Really lovely village filled with cafes restaurants and antique shops. A great trip. Check out the door to St Edwards Church widely believed to be the inspiration to JRR Tolkien's door to Moria!
Cirencester park. Often activities, beautiful walks from the centre of Cirencester and there’s The Polo http://www.cirencesterpolo.co.uk . More info here https://www.bathurstestate.co.uk/about/
55 locals recommend
Cirencester Park
Cirencester park. Often activities, beautiful walks from the centre of Cirencester and there’s The Polo http://www.cirencesterpolo.co.uk . More info here https://www.bathurstestate.co.uk/about/
Traveler advice
Getting around
Cars are best.
Lots of great things to see and experience just a drive away
Don't miss
Saturday farmers market Stroud.
Great place for lovely local fare..
What to pack
Comfortable slippers for the bedroom. Good walking boots.
So many great walks be prepared for any weather