Stroud 2.1 miles. This beautiful cottage is set in a wonderful Cotswolds location, a couple of miles from the market town of Stroud in Slad, the home of Laurie Lee and the setting for his novel “Cider with Rosie”.Spring Cottage is a stand-alone part of a historic 17th Century Inn which is full of history, and sits conveniently on the Laurie Lee trail, only a short walk from the famous Woolpack Inn. Immaculately presented with tasteful furnishings and boasting a reverse-level layout, Spring Cottage offers a spacious escape for a couple seeking adventure in the Cotswolds. The first floor consists of a delightful open-plan living space, complete with a vaulted ceiling and exposed beams to give a real sense of character, plus plenty of windows to uplift the space with natural light. Cross over to the kitchen, equipped with all the necessities for conjuring up home-cooked dishes, which can be enjoyed at the dining table with a bottle of wine. The double bedroom with egyptian cotton bedding, sits downstairs and is wonderfully presented, featuring an en-suite bathroom with luxury freestanding bath, whilst there is a separate shower room if you’d prefer a quick freshen up. Head out to the rear patio and relax at the patio furniture, taking the idyllic setting or getting the barbecue going for a grilled dinner. Spring cottage being a historic building has some quirky steps and a couple of low doorways, all conserving the history of this listed building. Head into the market town of Stroud and spend an afternoon browsing an assortment of independent shops, looking for a gift to bring home, before stopping off at a local pub and tucking into some hearty grub. Head to the Jolly Nice award-winning farm shop and choose from a great selection of local produce or visit the renowned Saturday Farmers Market in Stroud for it’s produce, street food and cafes. Take a stroll through the stunning commons of Minchinhampton, Rodborough or Selsley with elevated views across the Five Valleys. Head to Coaley Peak or down the River Severn for a picnic and elevated views, or visit the National Trust property of Woodchester Park for a little history. Escape to Spring Cottage for a romantic stay, whatever time of year.

The town of Stroud is known as the less commercial corner of the Cotswolds, a somewhat bohemian collection of buildings, squares and lanes, tucked into the green hills which once housed countless sheep during the town’s time as the centre of the Cotswold’s woollen industry. Today, Stroud welcomes visitors to its friendly cafes, quaint bookshops, independent shops and tempting eateries. Described by Jasper Conran as the ‘Covent Garden of the Cotswolds’, Stroud has a regular farmers' market, year-round programmes of music and theatre, a thriving arts scene and a state-of-the-art cinema. For simply relaxing, Stratford Park on the edge of town offers lakeside walks, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, and a museum. Head out of town to explore the five sweeping valleys which surround it, with country lanes just made for walking or cycling.

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