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 Chalford
If ever a place deserved the often over-used cliché, "undiscovered
gem," Chalford is the place! Generally overlooked by the hordes of tour
buses that descend upon places like Bourton-on-the-Water and Broadway,
Chalford is located in a ridiculously lovely valley bounded by strikingly
steep hillsides. So steep are the hills in fact, that for two months
of the year the sun does not reach the valley bottom.
In a sense, Chalford's location is representative of the characteristic
geography of the western Cotswolds, where the valleys are sharp, almost
alpine in nature. Contrast this landscape with the gentle folds of land
that stretch out eastwards towards the Thames valley.
The Chalford area has produced many archaeological finds, and the remains
of several round barrows and long barrows can be seen within the parish.
The area was settled heavily by Huguenot refugees in the 17th century,
and these brought expertise in weaving and related cloth industries.
Many fine period houses dot the hills about Chalford, a testament to
the prosperity brought by the cloth industry.
Regional attractions:
Cotswolds
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Accommodation
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Lance Cottage
Hawkesbury
Self catering cottage
This property offers 1 double, 1 twin, 1 bath/shower room, lounge, kitchen/diner, private garden. more >>
Sleeps 4
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The Coach House
Kilcot
Self catering cottage
This detached property has a twin bedroom. A large double sofa bed in the sitting room. Open plan kitchen dining and sitting room. It … more >>
Sleeps 3
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Days Inn Hotel Gloucester - (North Bristol)
Situated on the m5, our hotel offers easy access to visit the Gloucestershire countryside and the Cotswolds. The hotel offers City Centre hotel facilities at half the price. This modern building offers accommodation in smart, spacious and well- equipped bedrooms, suitable for families and business travellers, and all … more >>
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The Dark Cottages & Lodge
A 400 year old Grade II listed black and white farmhouse; with adjacent courtyard surrounded by cottages; listed timber and stone barn. Set in 32 acres of open countryside with 2 lakes; 1 ornamental with ducks; 1 for fishing and some water sports. Clay Pigeon shoot every other Sunday. more >>
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