3 miles from stroud and 5. set on 300 acres of national trust-owned land, this rural 17th-century inn with b&b lodging is 2. cooked breakfast is free, and bar/restaurant (with exposed stone walls and modern furnishings) offers british ales and locally sourced food. in the main property and an annex, the individually decorated rooms and suite feature contemporary country-style furnishings, plus en suite bathrooms with designer toiletries, free wifi, tvs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. there are also conference rooms, plus gardens with a walled croquet lawn. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. 3 miles from the unfinished woodchester mansion Birmingham Airport 1 hr 22
Malmesbury Abbey (25 min.) soaring medieval active church with fine stonework showing bullet marks from the english civil war. The Abbey House Gardens (26 min.) elaborate country house gardens with flower tree and shrub displays. some clothes-optional days. Corinium Museum (18 min.) nationally-important collection of locally-found roman remains including mosaics and sculpture. Bownham Park (3 min) Chavenage House (15 min.) guided tours of a sprawling 16th-century house & popular filming location filled with period relics. Painswick Rococo Garden (14 min.) scenic 18th-century garden with flower & vegetable plots plus a cafe & seasonal events. Ancient Ram Inn (20 min.) history Calcot Manor (12 min.) Amberley Ridge School (6 min) Woodchester Mansion Trust (16 min.) tours of unfinished 19th-century gothic mansion revealing carving and stone masonry craftsmanship. The Royal Gardens At Highgrove (20 min.) landscaped garden on a royal estate offering tours a charming tea room and gift shop. Cotswold Water Park (30 min.) popular 40-mile holiday destination with villages water recreation wildlife & breeding birds. Middle Road (17 min) Bear Inn (1 min) National Trust - Newark Park (23 min.) 16th-century hunting lodge on a rolling 725-acre estate known for its exhibitions and country walks. Gloucester Cathedral (29 min.) 11th-century building with the tomb of king edward ii musical events and daily cofe services. Westonbirt (The National Arboretum) trail covered victorian landscape with an internationally significant tree and shrub collection. Wwt Slimbridge (26 min.) protected wetland wildlife reserve with a large wildfowl population and a birdwatching tower. |