To The Wood ….. A Walk with Laurie Lee

To The Wood ….. A Walk with Laurie Lee

by | 22 Aug, 2023 | Things to Do, Walking

The Cotswolds is famed for its mellow stone cottages, rolling hills and pretty valleys – but one very magical feature we also have in abundance is woodland. Our pockets of woodland are carefully tended and preserved gems, there to be enjoyed through all the seasons....
Visit Westonbirt, The National Arboretum

Visit Westonbirt, The National Arboretum

by | 30 Jun, 2023 | Things to Do, Walking

History of the Arboretum Westonbirt Arboretum in Tetbury, Gloucestershire is a treasure trove of botanical wonders, with over 15,000 specimens and 2,500 species of tree from all over the world. Many visitors come from around the world to see the array of rare...
Summer in the Stroud Valleys

Summer in the Stroud Valleys

by | 13 Jun, 2023 | Local Events, Stroud, Things to Do

If you’re familiar with the geography of our part of the world you will be aware that our inn overlooks one of the famed “Five Valleys” of Gloucestershire, that converge on the substantial town of Stroud on the western edge of the scenically beautiful Cotswolds. Our...
Our Precious Pigs

Our Precious Pigs

by | 15 May, 2023 | Shopping, Things to Do

Lots of artists, writers, celebrities and other people of note are associated with the Cotswolds, but we’re also fortunate to have a rare and special animal that owes its provenance to our lovely part of the world – the “cheese and cider” region of the Severn Vale....
Right Royal Connections

Right Royal Connections

by | 27 Apr, 2023 | All About the Inn, Stroud

The bunting is out and the flags are flying here in the Painswick Valley in The Cotswolds as we gear up for celebrating the Coronation of “one of our own”. King Charles and his Queen, Camilla, are – as most know – locals in our area. Their private residence, Highgrove...