STROUD

Hamptons Estate Agents

52-53 London Road Stroud Gloucestershire GL5 2AD www.hamptons.co.uk 01453 751 6662

Friendly and knowledgeable estate agents specialising in selling country and period houses in the Cotswolds.

Murrays Estate Agents

50 London Road Stroud Gloucestershire GL5 2AD www.murraysestateagents.com 01453 755 552

The Stroud branch of this family owned Gloucestershire chain specialises in selling some of the finest homes in the Five Valleys.

Star Anise Café

1 Gloucester Street Stroud Gloucestershire GL5 1QG www.staraniseartscafe.com 01453 840 021

Serving delicious and predominantly vegetarian and fish dishes this charming café is something of a Stroud destination. As an Arts café it also hosts exhibitions by contemporary artists as well as regular creative events such as music, poetry, story-telling and theatre.

Stroud Tourist Information

The Subscription Rooms George Street Stroud Gloucestershire GL5 1AE www.visitthecotswolds.org.uk 01453 760 960

In the heart of Stroud the tourist information centre is an ideal place to plan your day out in the surrounding villages and valleys.

Stroud Farmers Market

Cornhill and surrounding streets 9am – 2pm Saturdays only www.fresh-n-local.co.uk 01453 758 060

An award winning weekly farmers market with local produce, street food stalls, cafe and crafts.

The Made in Stroud Shop

16 Kendrick Street Stroud Gloucestershire GL5 1AA www.madeinstroud.org 01453 840 265

This is the perfect showcase for some of the best Stroud Valley artists to display their work and craft.

Woodruffs

24 High Street Stroud Gloucestershire GL5 1AJ www.woodruffsorganiccafe.co.uk 01453 759 195

Popular organic whole food café serving vegetarian and fish dishes. It is a welcoming and friendly venue for cookery classes and also offers outside catering.

NAILSWORTH

Coco

7A Fountain Street Nailsworth Gloucestershire GL6 0BL 01453 833 002

Home to a fabulous selection of designer chocolates and old fashioned sweets this is a favourite haunt for children and chocoholics alike.

Clobber

2 George Street Nailsworth Gloucestershire GL5 5EL 01453 873 329

A great mix of fashion labels from Fenn Wright & Manson to Joules and White Stuff, this shop is stuffed full of clothes you actually want to wear. Stock changes weekly and as well as an eclectic choice of jewellery and bags there is a small men's section selling Crew shirts and Levi jeans.

Egypt Mill

Stroud Road Nailsworth Gloucestershire GL6 0AI www.egyptmill.com 01453 833 449

Situated on the banks of the River Frome, this eighteenth century corn mill hotel and restaurant has a lovely garden and serves delicious lunches, teas and dinners.

Hobb's House Bakery

4 George Street Nailsworth Gloucestershire GL6 OAG www.hobbshousebakery.co.uk 01453 839 396

Probably the best artisan bakers in the South West - if not the country - this is one of those innovative and stylish bakeries that makes you wish you lived here.

Nailsworth Tourist Information

Fountain Street Nailsworth Gloucestershire GL6 0BL www.murraysestateagents.com 01453 839 222

On the corner of the main roundabout of Nailsworth this centre has everything you need to plan a great day out in the area.

Pulp

Millbrook House George Street Nailsworth Gloucestershire GL6 0AG 01453 839 444

Small and chic stationery shop which stocks bright and colourful British and European pens, pencils books, diaries and greeting cards. The perfect antidote to WH Smiths!

The Britannia

Brittannia Inn Cossack Square Nailsworth Gloucestershire GL6 0DG www.food-club.com 01453 839 2223

At the heart of Nailsworth this imposing pub occupies a former manor house stretching the entire south side of Cossack Square. A vibrant town centre bar with open plan restaurant, snug bars and log fires, 'The Brit' is the perfect place for lunch or morning coffee.

The Old Fleece

Rooksmoor Woodchester Gloucestershire GL5 5NB www.food-club.com 01453 872 582

Situated on the A46 between Nailsworth and Stroud this friendly pub is very popular and ideally situated for the Decorative Trail. Food is gastro pub style and well priced.

The Ram at Woodchester

South Woodchester Gloucestershire GL5 5EL 01453 873 329

Tucked away in the hills of Woodchester this pub is a village local with good food and excellent local beers.

Williams Kitchen

3 Fountain Street Nailsworth Gloucestershire GL6 0BL www.williamsfoodhall.co.uk 01453 873 329

For the freshest and finest fish as well as a vast and tempting deli counter this landmark shop in the heart of Nailsworth also boasts a thriving café serving coffee and delicious light lunches. For foodies this is an absolute 'must stop' shop!

CIRENCESTER

Barnsley House Hotel

Barnsley Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 5EE www.barnsleyhouse.com 01285 740 000

A stunning and stylish small Cotswold hotel just ten minutes from Cirencester with an award winning garden and spa.

Cirencester Tourist Information

Corinium Museum Park Street Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 2BX www.cotswold.gov.uk 01285 654 180

Adjacent to the Corinium museum in the heart of Cirencester the tourist information centre has everything you could want to plan a day out in the town and surrounding Cotswold's villages.

Jackson Stops & Staff

Dyer Lodge Dyer Street Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 2PP www.jackson-stops.co.uk 01285 653 334

One of Cirencester's premier estate agents the friendly staff here have been great champions of the Decorative Trail.

Knight Frank

Gloucester House Dyer Street Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 2PT www.knightfrank.co.uk 01285 659 771

A large estate agency office with some of the best houses in the area, Knight Frank have a long established reputation for selling some of the Cotswold's finest homes and estates.

Made by Bob

Unit 6 The Corn Hall 26 Market Place Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 2NY 01285 641 818

Beat a path to the Corn Hall for Bob's café and restaurant which has put Cirencester on the culinary map. Set up last year by the chef from the award winning The Swan at Southrop it's fish soup is something to behold and the coffee and cakes are probably the best in Cirencester.

Savills

1 Castle Street Market Place Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 1QD www.savills.co.uk 01285 627 550

Superbly located near the market place, Savills's highly regarded Cirencester office specialises in both sales and lettings of country estates and grand houses.

The Rectory Café & Restaurant

2 Templar Mews Black Jack Street Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 2AA www.therectorykitchen.com 01285 644 700

Tucked away in a charming courtyard, The Rectory serves a daily changing menu featuring local and organic produce. As well as a perfect spot for lunch they also serve take away servings of their delicious dishes.

The Sue Parkinson Shop

The Corn Hall Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 2NY www.sue-parkinson.com 01285 641 097

This is a one stop shop for Cotswold fashionistas. If you are looking for top labels like Moschino, Mulberry and Chloe then look no further. A lovely treasure trove of a shop with great clothes and accessories.

The Village Pub in Barnsley

Barnsley Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 5EF www.thevillagepub.co.uk 01285 740 421

Owned by the Barnsley House Hotel, the local pub just along the village road is an excellent place for lunch and dinner. Recently refurbished it is rumoured to be Kate Moss's favouite local.

MINCHINHAMPTON

Murrays Estate Agents

3 High Street Minchinhampton Gloucestershire GL6 9BN www.murraysestateagents.co.uk 01453 886 334

The Minchinhampton branch of this family owned Gloucestershire chain specialises in selling some of the finest homes in the village and surrounding Minchinhampton and Rodborough Commmons.

The Kitchen

7 High Street Minchinhampton Gloucestershire GL6 9BN www.thekitchenminchinhampton.co.uk 01453 882 655

The Kitchen was awarded a second gold award in the Taste of the West Awards, officially making it the best café in Gloucestershire for the second year running. All of the food including mouth watering cakes, biscuits, tarts, puddings, soups, pies, pates, chutneys and much more is made on the premises and produce is sourced locally wherever possible. A delightful spot for coffee, lunch or tea.

The Old Lodge

Minchinhampton Common Minchinhampton Gloucestershire GL6 9AQ www.food-club.com 01453 832 047

Situated in the middle of Minchinhampton Commmon and the public golf course, this pub has a stunning garden which is ideal for summer evenings and a roaring log fire for the winter months. Food is excellent and locally sourced.

The Ragged Cot

Cirencester Road Chalford Gloucestershire GL6 8PE www.theraggedcot.co.uk 01453 886 334

Last stop before Gatcombe Park, this is a well loved pub which serves extremely good cream teas as well as lunch and dinner, and there are seven bedrooms available for bed and breakfast upstairs.

TETBURY

Calcot Manor Hotel

Tetbury (off A4135 near junction with A46) Gloucestershire GL8 8YJ www.calcotmanor.co.uk 01666 890 391

This award winning family hotel and spa is popular for weekend breaks. Ideal for families with young children it's the ultimate place to relax and wind down. The Gumstool Inn serves a large menu from lunchtime onwards with something to suit everyone.

Chesterton Humberts

12 Church Street Tetbury Gloucestershire GL8 8JQ www.chestertonhumberts.com 01666 502 284

Tucked in between the wall-to-wall antique shops is this friendly estate agent which handpicks the best of Tetbury's fine houses.

Sharland & Lewis

52 Long Street Tetbury Gloucestershire GL8 8AQ www.sharlandandlewis.co.uk 01666 500 354

Eclectic, vintage and retro home and accessories shop it has recently moved premises into the Brown & White Antiques shop which gives the lovely owners more room to display their French armoires. mirrors, old linen blankets and antique toys. A great hunting ground for something different.

PAINSWICK

Hamptons

Old Chapel Bisley Street Painswick Gloucestershire GL6 6QQ www.hamptons.co.uk 01452 812 354

A 'chocolate box' estate agency office in the sleepy heart of Painswick this is the place to come to root out the hidden gems of Painswick properties.

Murrays Estate Agents

The Old Baptist Chapel New Street Painswick Gloucestershire GL6 6XH www.murraysestateagents.com 01452 814 655

Opposite the famous Painswick church is this local estate agent which always has some of the best houses on its books in the villages of Painswick, Edge, Pitchcombe and Sheepscombe.