Activities
Plenty to do and see when staying at Furners Farm B&B
Walking
From the farm one has immediate access to numerous footpaths through woods, fields and grassland, offering a chance to explore remote and unfrequented parts of the picturesque valley. The 6 mile long Laurie Lee Nature Trail passes right outside the gate. The long-
Bird watching
Swifts Hill Nature Reserve, run by the Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust, is a 15 minute walk away. It is noted for its wild orchids in spring, and its bird life throughout the year.
Farmers Market
Stroud has one of the country’s best known Saturday markets, with a wide selection of organic and hand crafted produce, including delicious fresh ingredients for your picnic. The Stroud Farmer’s Market was the first one in UK and has a superb atmosphere.
Arts & Crafts
Stroud and Painswick, both just a mile or so away, are centres for skilled craftsmen and artists.
(See the Coopers own website www.coopercarving-
Cirencester (10M) also has craft workshops at the Brewery Arts Centre, antique shops and art galleries.
Heritage
Visit Woodchester Mansion, Painswick Rococo Gardens, Prinknash Abbey, and other South Cotswolds attractions.
Admire the superb local architecture of the very beautiful historic stone villages nearby of Bisley, Sheepscombe, Painswick and Minchinhampton.
Meditation
Many people appreciate the peace and serenity of the Slad Valley. There is a meditation room in the garden at Furners Farm for those who may wish to pray or meditate.