Woodmancote is a very charming, unspoilt and tranquil village, conveniently located between the historic market tows of Cirencester and Cheltenham Spa. It is also within easy reach to the idyllic and picture-perfect villages of Bibury, Barnsley, and the beautiful Coln Valley.

The Bathrust Arms (www.thebathrustarms.co.uk) is our local traditional pub. Located at a mere 1.3 miles from the house, it is the perfect place to enjoy a pint or a great Sunday roast and mingle with the locals near the open fires. It is easily reached with a beautiful walk across the top of our hill which boasts magnificient views of the rolling hills on both sides. If you prefer, you could take a longer walk along a small river, and with a bit of luck, could spot a deer or two, lots of hedgehogs and pheasants on the way to the pub!

The Green Dragon Inn (www.green-dragon-inn.co.uk) is another favourite spot. Dating from the 17th century, it provides the perfect idyllic cottage-style retreat bringing log fires, beamed ceilings and stone flagged floors, and offers a variety of fine wines, real ales and fantastic food including Cotswold Venison Pie, Wild Boar and Chorizo Sausages.

Tetbury is one of the most stylish little towns in Gloucestershire. With the country Highgrove Estate of Prince Charles located on its outskirts, the small town centre is choco-packed with charming antique and interior shops such as Trilogy (www.trilogieantiques.com), cool fashion boutiques such as Moloh (www.moloh.com) and food shops such as the Hobbs Bakery (www.hobbshousebakery.co.uk) and the House of Cheese (www.houseofcheese.co.uk).

Cerney House Gardens (https://www.cerneygardens.com) are one of our absolute favourite spots and are just around the corner from us. They are easily reached by car or foot if you fancy a wondrous walk through the woods. Set around a Victorian walled Garden, they house the private home of the Angus family. The utterly gorgeous gardens are everything to ask for, from all the colours of the rainbow to fairy-tale romanticism. They have been described by Country Living as '“What most people aspire to in their gardens”. The late Lady Angus and her daughter Barbara developed the gardens over the years and before they committed to acquire Cerney House, it was its walled gardens they first fell in love with. In 2019, the gardens started offering foraging courses and walks so you can learn about all the wonderful edible goodies this area of the country has to offer, discover delicious and medicinal plants and learn how to harvest sustainably back at home. You can also head over to the on-site shop which sells a range of garden goodies from pottery to herbs to flowers and there is a little charming self-serviced tea-room complete with delicious home-made cakes where you can relax after a day of exploration!

The Five Valleys are within easy reach of Woodmancote and you must visit the Slad Valley, renown location of Laurie Lee’s ‘Cider with Rosie’. The charming town of Stroud is a perfect scenic spot dotted with small cafes, boutiques and curated gift shops. It offers a breathtaking view of the Five Valleys and is award-winning Saturday Farmer Market boasts more than 50 stalls offering delicious artisan bread, game meat and exquisite local dairy products.

Jolly Nice (https://jollynicefarmshop.com) located West of Cirencester, is a converted petrol station selling fruits, vegetables, garden tools, lovely plants and their deli/shop is full of amazing treats sourced from local farms and businesses.