With its picturesque Cotswold stone architecture, glorious surrounding countryside and nearby chocolate-box villages, the landscape of this area has long inspired artists and writers.

South West Gloucestershire remains a highly desirable location for both commuters and families. With its abundance of galleries and studios, Cirencester is known for its creative culture, while just to the west of the town you will encounter the Stroud Valleys, an area that has always been a haven for well-renowned writers and creatives, including Slad resident Laurie Lee, whose vivid memoir Cider with Rosie put the valley firmly on the map for those inspired by its old-England nostalgia. Picturesque, largely rural, with pretty villages tucked in valleys and traditional Cotswold stone cottages peppering the hillsides, it’s easy to see why so many people move here today in search of the good life. Our Cirencester office also covers the neighbouring countryside and villages, many of which are lively, with thriving and active communities. One of the prettiest areas is the lovely Coln Valley where the meandering River Coln weaves its ways through some of the most picturesque villages in the Cotswolds, with deep grassy valleys and villages such as Ablington, Coln St Aldwyns, Coln St Dennis, Winson, Coln Rogers, Barnsley, Calcot, Eastleach, Quenington and Southrop. Bibury is another charming, typically Cotswold village just a short drive from Cirencester. Bibury was once described by famous Cotswolds resident William Morris as "the most beautiful village in England".