Our guidebook on Uley

Julian
Our guidebook on Uley

Things to do around Lavender Cottage

Full details are in the Lavender Cottage guidebook that is in the lounge when you arrive
We live here! Beautiful village set in stunning countryside. Go and find..... •Millennium Green – take any of the roads off The Street to the right (if you were heading to the Church), and you will come to Millennium Green. Gorgeously green, wonderful views of the surrounding hills, and packed with footpaths that go all over the place – follow your nose and explore. Interestingly a bird survey was done there in Feb 2018, and a total of over 70 different bird types were seen there (if you’re interested in knowing which, search for Uley Millennium Green and find the Parish Council webpage on it). We’ve also got some very nice apples from the community orchard in October, and it's laden with blackberries in the Autumn too. •Sheepwash – close to Fop Street crossroads, where the sheep were washed, and was partly why Uley wool attracted such a premium, being considered military grade so used in soldiers’ uniforms as “Uley Blue” •The Gorilla – Google it, it's quite amazing really! See if you can find the statue (not far from the pub), and a small gorilla (close to the Church) •St. Giles Church – at the top of The Street; a church has stood here for over 800 years, although what you see is a Victorian re-build, still very lovely and worth attending a service or just making a visit. •Walk to Owlpen and Grist Mill - gorgeous, flat-ish walk through the meadows. Owlpen Manor is mainly a wedding and events venue, so not open to the public, but the walk is delightful, and Grist Mill a real find (walk detailed in full in the Walks section of the printed Cottage manual). •Walk round Uley Bury - either walk up from the Church or from behind the Stores, but it is *very* steep going up, so if walking uphill isn’t your thing, drive up Crawley Hill (i.e. along the main street and up) and park at the top. Walk to the start of the Bury (aka Uley Fort) and treat yourself to glorious views in 360 degrees as you go either clockwise or anti-clockwise around the fort (walk detailed in full in the Walks section of the printed Cottage manual). •The Uley Stores - a wonderful, community-run shop that stocks all the basics. Inevitably a bit pricier than the supermarket, but this is good-value, locally sourced stuff, and the sort of place where you could find yourself chatting away to the some of the villagers. Great for fresh bread (from the wonderful Hobbs House Bakery), papers and most necessities. The shop is staffed by local volunteers who will happily provide information about things in the village so just ask them.
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Uley
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We live here! Beautiful village set in stunning countryside. Go and find..... •Millennium Green – take any of the roads off The Street to the right (if you were heading to the Church), and you will come to Millennium Green. Gorgeously green, wonderful views of the surrounding hills, and packed with footpaths that go all over the place – follow your nose and explore. Interestingly a bird survey was done there in Feb 2018, and a total of over 70 different bird types were seen there (if you’re interested in knowing which, search for Uley Millennium Green and find the Parish Council webpage on it). We’ve also got some very nice apples from the community orchard in October, and it's laden with blackberries in the Autumn too. •Sheepwash – close to Fop Street crossroads, where the sheep were washed, and was partly why Uley wool attracted such a premium, being considered military grade so used in soldiers’ uniforms as “Uley Blue” •The Gorilla – Google it, it's quite amazing really! See if you can find the statue (not far from the pub), and a small gorilla (close to the Church) •St. Giles Church – at the top of The Street; a church has stood here for over 800 years, although what you see is a Victorian re-build, still very lovely and worth attending a service or just making a visit. •Walk to Owlpen and Grist Mill - gorgeous, flat-ish walk through the meadows. Owlpen Manor is mainly a wedding and events venue, so not open to the public, but the walk is delightful, and Grist Mill a real find (walk detailed in full in the Walks section of the printed Cottage manual). •Walk round Uley Bury - either walk up from the Church or from behind the Stores, but it is *very* steep going up, so if walking uphill isn’t your thing, drive up Crawley Hill (i.e. along the main street and up) and park at the top. Walk to the start of the Bury (aka Uley Fort) and treat yourself to glorious views in 360 degrees as you go either clockwise or anti-clockwise around the fort (walk detailed in full in the Walks section of the printed Cottage manual). •The Uley Stores - a wonderful, community-run shop that stocks all the basics. Inevitably a bit pricier than the supermarket, but this is good-value, locally sourced stuff, and the sort of place where you could find yourself chatting away to the some of the villagers. Great for fresh bread (from the wonderful Hobbs House Bakery), papers and most necessities. The shop is staffed by local volunteers who will happily provide information about things in the village so just ask them.
Definitely worth popping in; 5mins walk away, dating from the 17th century, and great for a drink after an enervating walk. It can have a very lively atmosphere, especially when the locals are gathered around the bar, but all very friendly and not at all one of these places where everyone stares when you walk in. Food is traditional pub fare, spot-on if it's a pie, peas and chips type meal you’re after – and of course with the huge benefit of being able to walk back home. It's even downhill on the way back. Food is served 12-2pm and 6-9pm during the week; or all day at the weekends. There is a beer garden at the back for when the weather is good.
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The Old Crown Inn
17 The Green
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Definitely worth popping in; 5mins walk away, dating from the 17th century, and great for a drink after an enervating walk. It can have a very lively atmosphere, especially when the locals are gathered around the bar, but all very friendly and not at all one of these places where everyone stares when you walk in. Food is traditional pub fare, spot-on if it's a pie, peas and chips type meal you’re after – and of course with the huge benefit of being able to walk back home. It's even downhill on the way back. Food is served 12-2pm and 6-9pm during the week; or all day at the weekends. There is a beer garden at the back for when the weather is good.
Most unusually for a village of its size, Uley has its very own Arts Centre, the Prema. Called a “seriously creative place” on its website, it was originally a Baptist chapel, until the 1970s when it was converted into a gloriously bright and airy performance space, and since when it has gone from strength to strength. Worth visiting for the café alone, but also for the many exhibitions from local artists that are on, plus various other events and workshops (see www.prema.org.uk/whats-on). The Vestry Café, inside the Prema, is open from 9am to 4pm each day from Tuesday to Saturday. Serving some lovely breakfasts, cakes, lunches, coffees, teas, it is definitely worth going on a long walk to burn some calories off, in order to justify a truly scrumptious treat. See www.prema.org.uk/cafe for more details.
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Vestry Cafe at Prema Arts Centre
South Street
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Most unusually for a village of its size, Uley has its very own Arts Centre, the Prema. Called a “seriously creative place” on its website, it was originally a Baptist chapel, until the 1970s when it was converted into a gloriously bright and airy performance space, and since when it has gone from strength to strength. Worth visiting for the café alone, but also for the many exhibitions from local artists that are on, plus various other events and workshops (see www.prema.org.uk/whats-on). The Vestry Café, inside the Prema, is open from 9am to 4pm each day from Tuesday to Saturday. Serving some lovely breakfasts, cakes, lunches, coffees, teas, it is definitely worth going on a long walk to burn some calories off, in order to justify a truly scrumptious treat. See www.prema.org.uk/cafe for more details.
Walk to Owlpen and Grist Mill - gorgeous, flat-ish walk through the meadows. Owlpen Manor is mainly a wedding and events venue, so not open to the public, but the walk is delightful, and Grist Mill a real find (walk detailed in full in the Walks section of the printed Cottage manual)
Owlpen
Walk to Owlpen and Grist Mill - gorgeous, flat-ish walk through the meadows. Owlpen Manor is mainly a wedding and events venue, so not open to the public, but the walk is delightful, and Grist Mill a real find (walk detailed in full in the Walks section of the printed Cottage manual)
20min drive, a very bohemian market town, lots of very funky shops full of things you never knew you wanted, nice pubs and cafes (especially Hobbs House), nice restaurants. Definitely recommended. Also, if you happen to be a fan of football, the home of Forest Green Rovers FC
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Nailsworth
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20min drive, a very bohemian market town, lots of very funky shops full of things you never knew you wanted, nice pubs and cafes (especially Hobbs House), nice restaurants. Definitely recommended. Also, if you happen to be a fan of football, the home of Forest Green Rovers FC
20min drive also, but in contrast to Nailsworth’s boho chic, this is rich, landed-gentry territory. Prices are high, but it's well worth a browse around. Lorfords, on the main street, is quite an amazing place for not only posh furniture browsing, but also posh people spotting – the prices are sky-high, and the clientele exceptionally well-heeled. They also have hangars at Babdown Airfield where they have a larger selection of stuff. Also worth stopping at en route to Tetbury is the little village of Beverston with its amazing (but privately owned) 13th century castle.
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Tetbury
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20min drive also, but in contrast to Nailsworth’s boho chic, this is rich, landed-gentry territory. Prices are high, but it's well worth a browse around. Lorfords, on the main street, is quite an amazing place for not only posh furniture browsing, but also posh people spotting – the prices are sky-high, and the clientele exceptionally well-heeled. They also have hangars at Babdown Airfield where they have a larger selection of stuff. Also worth stopping at en route to Tetbury is the little village of Beverston with its amazing (but privately owned) 13th century castle.
A World Heritage site, known for its Roman and Georgian history and architecture, this city is stunning, and if you’ve not been, you must. We know Bath very well, so ask us if you want any advice on what to do, where to go, where to park (the photos that seem to come up alongside this show random spots around Bath, google it for a better impression!)
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Bath
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A World Heritage site, known for its Roman and Georgian history and architecture, this city is stunning, and if you’ve not been, you must. We know Bath very well, so ask us if you want any advice on what to do, where to go, where to park (the photos that seem to come up alongside this show random spots around Bath, google it for a better impression!)
Known throughout the world for the horse racing bonanza that is the Cheltenham Festival (held each year in March), Cheltenham is renowned for its Regency buildings and fine architecture. Having said that, we prefer Bath.
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Cheltenham
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Known throughout the world for the horse racing bonanza that is the Cheltenham Festival (held each year in March), Cheltenham is renowned for its Regency buildings and fine architecture. Having said that, we prefer Bath.
Pre-book a trip around Highgrove, HRH Prince Charles’ residence - we’ve never done this, so can’t vouch for it, but one can only assume it's rather splendid, can’t one
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Highgrove House
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Pre-book a trip around Highgrove, HRH Prince Charles’ residence - we’ve never done this, so can’t vouch for it, but one can only assume it's rather splendid, can’t one
Go birdwatching at WWT Slimbridge - a bit further afield, but if birding is your thing, this is the place to go
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Slimbridge
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Go birdwatching at WWT Slimbridge - a bit further afield, but if birding is your thing, this is the place to go
Get lost in Woodchester Park - just a bit further on from Coaley Peak, either park in the National Trust car park (payable), or as close by as you can, and walk down into another world. Woodchester Mansion rises to meet you in all its Gothic unfinished glory. Walk beyond there, and there is a sequence of 4 lakes, each progressively more tranquil and beautiful. The boathouse on the second (we think) lake is really rather idyllic.
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Woodchester Park
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Get lost in Woodchester Park - just a bit further on from Coaley Peak, either park in the National Trust car park (payable), or as close by as you can, and walk down into another world. Woodchester Mansion rises to meet you in all its Gothic unfinished glory. Walk beyond there, and there is a sequence of 4 lakes, each progressively more tranquil and beautiful. The boathouse on the second (we think) lake is really rather idyllic.
Not everyone’s cup of tea, it has to be said, but still worth a visit. It’s quite a strung-out town, extending in tentacle fashion along all the valleys that converge on it, and has one of the biggest and busiest Farmers Markets in the whole of the UK (every Saturday from 9am-2pm). Go and stock up on wonderful local-sourced products. The surrounding hills and commons are gorgeous, notably Rodborough Common (with the great pub The Bear), Amberley, and Minchinhampton Common.
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Stroud
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Not everyone’s cup of tea, it has to be said, but still worth a visit. It’s quite a strung-out town, extending in tentacle fashion along all the valleys that converge on it, and has one of the biggest and busiest Farmers Markets in the whole of the UK (every Saturday from 9am-2pm). Go and stock up on wonderful local-sourced products. The surrounding hills and commons are gorgeous, notably Rodborough Common (with the great pub The Bear), Amberley, and Minchinhampton Common.
Looking across the Severn valley to the Welsh hills in the distance, park up here for free, take a picnic, or go for walks in either direction along the tops. Drive up Crawley Hill, go past the Nympsfield crossroads, and it's on the left just before you get to Woodchester Park. You can often see paragliders taking off the top of the Peak.
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Coaley Peak
21 Rock Road
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Looking across the Severn valley to the Welsh hills in the distance, park up here for free, take a picnic, or go for walks in either direction along the tops. Drive up Crawley Hill, go past the Nympsfield crossroads, and it's on the left just before you get to Woodchester Park. You can often see paragliders taking off the top of the Peak.