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Painswick, Gloucestershire

The streets of Painswick are narrow and crammed with fine examples of glowing honey coloured stone buildings from all periods

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Parkend, Gloucestershire

Parkend is a quiet forest village, situated a few miles from Lydney.

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Quenington, Gloucestershire

The beautiful village of Quenington can be found on the banks of the gently flowing River Colne as it winds its way through unspoilt countryside towards Bibury.

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Sapperton, Gloucestershire

In this delightful village, stone cottages huddle together along leafy narrow lanes.

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Severn Beach, Gloucestershire

From this pleasant spot it is possible to get the most marvellous views of the two impressive bridges spanning the River Severn.

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Sharpness, Gloucestershire

Sharpness is best known for the fascinating waterway of the Gloucester and Sharpness canal, and the Victorian bonding houses built alongside it at Gloucester.

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Sherborne, Gloucestershire

Not too far distant from Burford is the picturesque village of Sherborne.The village lies amid beautiful open countryside close to the enchanting River Windrush.

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Slimbridge, Gloucestershire

A visit to Slimbridge in the county of Gloucestershire not only offers the opportunity to explore a wealth of wildlife habitation, but the chance to savour some of the loveliest scenery in the Shire.

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Snowshill, Gloucestershire

For anyone looking for a peaceful retreat in which to spend a few idyllic days in glorious countryside, could do no better that visit the picturesque village of Snowshill, high on the Cotswold escarpment above Broadway and the old town of Evesham.

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Stonehouse, Gloucestershire

Stonehouse is an old Mill town close to Stroud and the Slad Valley of "Cider with Rosie" fame. It grew up as a centre for the woollen industry and today has a large and varied...

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Stow on the Wold, Gloucestershire

"Stow on the Wold, where the wind blows cold"

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Stroud, Gloucestershire

Stroud, on the western edge of the Cotswolds, is a town set steeply at the center of the Stroud Valleys, 5 valleys that are peppered with gorgeous cottages, old cloth mills,...

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Temple Guiting, Gloucestershire

The peaceful village of Temple Guiting lies in the idyllic Windrush Valley

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Tetbury, Gloucestershire

Tetbury is a market town in the Cotswolds known for its historic woolen mills, charming independent shops, and the iconic Chipping Steps. It has a quintessentially English atmosphere.

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Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire

Tewkesbury in Gloucestershire is an historic market town, situated near the Cotswolds, it has a beautiful Abbey over 500yrs old and lots of historic buildings and ancient alley ways to explore.

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