Around and About Amberley

Kate
Around and About Amberley

Neighbourhoods

The Owl's Nest, situated next to our house at Dunkirk Bank, which built in 1866 as one of Dunkirk Mill’s properties. Located behind the old Mills, we live in Watledge, which is in the Parish of Amberley, in an area of outstanding natural beauty. We love our location. We have a fabulous spot, right on the Cotswold Way and cycle path. We are a 15 min walk into the funky and fascinating Nailsworth, which was the Sundays Times No. 32 in the best towns in the UK! We are also a steep 15-20 min walk, depending on your fitness, to the beautiful, classically Cotswold village of Amberley, which is on the edge of Minchinhampton Common, with its cows and horses roaming free, so romantic and what sold the area and our house to us. Rodborough and Selsley commons are also very nearby Situated in the Stroud Five Valleys, we are close to Stroud, Sunday Times No 1 best town in the UK in 2021, Minchinhampton, Tetbury and Cirencester, and within easy driving distance of Bath, Cheltenham and of course other parts of the Cotswolds such as Bourton on the Water. On our doorstep as well as slightly farther afield, we are a great location for cycling, walking, sight seeing, shopping and dining out. As well as Minchinhampton common, Rodborough and Selsley commons are very close by so the walking is limitless. We are a lovely little tucked away spot, where you can also just chill on your own balcony and enjoy the view!
Watledge
The Owl's Nest, situated next to our house at Dunkirk Bank, which built in 1866 as one of Dunkirk Mill’s properties. Located behind the old Mills, we live in Watledge, which is in the Parish of Amberley, in an area of outstanding natural beauty. We love our location. We have a fabulous spot, right on the Cotswold Way and cycle path. We are a 15 min walk into the funky and fascinating Nailsworth, which was the Sundays Times No. 32 in the best towns in the UK! We are also a steep 15-20 min walk, depending on your fitness, to the beautiful, classically Cotswold village of Amberley, which is on the edge of Minchinhampton Common, with its cows and horses roaming free, so romantic and what sold the area and our house to us. Rodborough and Selsley commons are also very nearby Situated in the Stroud Five Valleys, we are close to Stroud, Sunday Times No 1 best town in the UK in 2021, Minchinhampton, Tetbury and Cirencester, and within easy driving distance of Bath, Cheltenham and of course other parts of the Cotswolds such as Bourton on the Water. On our doorstep as well as slightly farther afield, we are a great location for cycling, walking, sight seeing, shopping and dining out. As well as Minchinhampton common, Rodborough and Selsley commons are very close by so the walking is limitless. We are a lovely little tucked away spot, where you can also just chill on your own balcony and enjoy the view!

Sightseeing

Nailsworth, once an important Cotswold Mill town is now a unique shopping location, boasting a fabulous collection of independent shop, cafes, and delicatessens and arts and crafts, along with a fine selection of pubs and restaurants showcasing local food and ales. Hobbs Bakery and William's Kitchen delicatessen and restaurant are both musts!
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Nailsworth Town Centre
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Nailsworth, once an important Cotswold Mill town is now a unique shopping location, boasting a fabulous collection of independent shop, cafes, and delicatessens and arts and crafts, along with a fine selection of pubs and restaurants showcasing local food and ales. Hobbs Bakery and William's Kitchen delicatessen and restaurant are both musts!
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Cirencester
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TETBURY
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Cheltenham
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Food scene

Low key, relaxed and fabulous location on Amberley Common for a drink or simple but good food. Fab outdoor space for the spring and summer months and an easy walk, downhill home!
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The Black Horse Inn
Littleworth
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Low key, relaxed and fabulous location on Amberley Common for a drink or simple but good food. Fab outdoor space for the spring and summer months and an easy walk, downhill home!
Gorgeous Delicatessen, Cafe and Restaurant.
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William's Food Hall & Oyster Bar
3 Fountain St
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Gorgeous Delicatessen, Cafe and Restaurant.
A walk into Nailsworth for fab breads, croissants, brunch etc. etc, eat in or take away.
Hobbs Bakery
4 George Street
A walk into Nailsworth for fab breads, croissants, brunch etc. etc, eat in or take away.
Right in the middle of Minchinhampton Common, a fab stop during a walk or lovely place to Sunday lunch or dine in the evening. Very walkable...all downhill after a lunch or evening out!
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The Old Lodge
Minchinhampton
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Right in the middle of Minchinhampton Common, a fab stop during a walk or lovely place to Sunday lunch or dine in the evening. Very walkable...all downhill after a lunch or evening out!
We love Stroud Brewery, a short drive to the next valley at Thrupp. It feels hip and fun. It boasts a range of organic beers in cask, keg, bottles and cans, sold across the UK. They serve delicious locally sourced food Tuesday - Saturday, creating an atmosphere where everyone can relax and enjoy our organic beer as well as other local and organic drinks.
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Stroud Brewery
London Road
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We love Stroud Brewery, a short drive to the next valley at Thrupp. It feels hip and fun. It boasts a range of organic beers in cask, keg, bottles and cans, sold across the UK. They serve delicious locally sourced food Tuesday - Saturday, creating an atmosphere where everyone can relax and enjoy our organic beer as well as other local and organic drinks.
Another favourite of ours...Lavender Bakehouse & Coffee Shop in Chalford, Stroud. A Coffee shop with a difference serving a range of cakes & patisserie along with other items.
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Lavender Bakehouse & Coffee Shop
20 London Rd
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Another favourite of ours...Lavender Bakehouse & Coffee Shop in Chalford, Stroud. A Coffee shop with a difference serving a range of cakes & patisserie along with other items.
Such a friendly local pub with fab food and drink.
The Old Fleece Inn
Bath Road
Such a friendly local pub with fab food and drink.
A five minute drive or fabulous 40 min walk across Minchinhampton common. The Bear is in between Minchinhampton and Rodbourgh commons. Great food and outdoor dining, in nice weather. Why not talk a walk over Rodborough common after lunch and buy pudding in our famous Winstone’s ice cream factory, a less than five min walk from The Bear, on Rodborough Common.
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The Bear of Rodborough
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A five minute drive or fabulous 40 min walk across Minchinhampton common. The Bear is in between Minchinhampton and Rodbourgh commons. Great food and outdoor dining, in nice weather. Why not talk a walk over Rodborough common after lunch and buy pudding in our famous Winstone’s ice cream factory, a less than five min walk from The Bear, on Rodborough Common.
Family run, over 100 year old business, who sell fantastic ice-cream.
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Winstone's Ice Cream
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Family run, over 100 year old business, who sell fantastic ice-cream.
A favourite of ours. Buzzing atomosphere and a really fun evening. A 20 minute drive away however in Cirencester.
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La Bobina - Spanish Tapas & Wine Bar
14 Black Jack Street
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A favourite of ours. Buzzing atomosphere and a really fun evening. A 20 minute drive away however in Cirencester.
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Henry's
Market Square
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A great way to spend a couple of hours on a Saturday morning (9am-2pm) …stay for coffee and gather gorgeous foods.
Stroud Farmers Market
A great way to spend a couple of hours on a Saturday morning (9am-2pm) …stay for coffee and gather gorgeous foods.

Walking

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Minchinhampton Common
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Woodchester Mansion
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Rodborough Common
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Selsley Common
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Directions from the Owls nest onto the track…
Cycle Track - Nailsworth to Stonehouse
Directions from the Owls nest onto the track…
20 minute drive away but worth the trip!
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Westonbirt Arboretum station
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20 minute drive away but worth the trip!

Activities in addition to walking!

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Cotswold Su Parkı
Rigsby's Lane
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Cotswold Yaban Hayatı Parkı ve Bahçeleri
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Fabulous open water swimming
Cromhall Quarry
Wotton Road
Fabulous open water swimming
Lots going on but a great Lake swim option.
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Waterland Outdoor Pursuits
Spratsgate Lane
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Lots going on but a great Lake swim option.