Slad, Gloucestershire
Slad is a village in the Slad Valley in Gloucestershire, about 2 miles from Stroud.
Slad is notable for being the home and final resting place of Laurie Lee, whose 1959 novel Cider with Rosie tells the story of growing up in the village from his arrival in 1917 at the age of three.
Where is Slad, Gloucestershire?
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Attractions, businesses and places to visit in the local area
Hawkwood College, Stroud
Hawkwood Centre for Future Thinking is set in a beautiful, sustainably run estate
Cotswold Lodge, Painswick
Luxury self contained Cotswold stone 1 bedroom lodge with its own driveway, located within the grounds of a C16th country house in the picturesque Cotswold village of Painswick.
Painswick Rococo Garden
A scenic 18th-century garden with flower and vegetable plots, plus a cafe and seasonal events
The Bear of Rodborough Hotel
Cotswold hotel offering comfortable accommodation with breathtaking views over National Trust Gloucestershire countryside
Burleigh Court Hotel & Restaurant
Burleigh Court is boutique manor house hotel is full of captivating country charm with a splash of luxury
The Old Vicarage
The Old Vicarage no longer offers bed and breakfast accommodation
Fragrances by Stephanie
Using only the very finest and purest natural oils, we have created a luxury new brand of fragrances, available in a variety of different forms including candles, diffusers, soaps and more on the horizon for the future.
Minchinhampton, Gloucestershire
Minchinhampton, an ancient Cotswolds market town in Gloucestershire.
The Garden at Miserden
The Garden at Miserden, winner of the Historic Houses Garden of the Year Award 2018, is a lovely, timeless walled garden with spectacular views over a deer park and rolling Cotswold hills beyond.
Woodchester Valley Vineyard
A family owned boutique vineyard and winery in the South Cotswolds, Woodchester Valley grows a selection of grape varieties, spread across three vineyards.
Nailsworth, Gloucestershire
Nailsworth, a lovely town in the Stroud Valleys area of the Cotswolds
Minchinhampton Golf Club, Gloucestershire
Not one, not two, but three golf courses! All three courses at Minchinhampton Golf Club are renowned for their year round immaculate presentation and excellent drainage.
Owlpen Manor, Gloucestershire
Owlpen Manor is a Tudor Grade I listed manor house of the Mander family, situated in the village of Owlpen in the Stroud district in Gloucestershire
Gloucester Cathedral
Come and explore 1,000 years of history in this glorious, sacred space where worship takes place daily and all are welcome to join a service and maybe get to experience the beautiful singing of one of the Cathedral Choirs.
Cirencester Park Polo Club
For the quintessential English polo experience, Cirencester Park Polo Club is the supreme venue.