Characterful small places and your own space for longer or more flexible stays.
Bed and breakfasts, guest houses, and inns with a few rooms are often the most personal option on the trail: a hearty breakfast, local tips, and a short walk from the path in many villages. They suit walkers who want a fixed base for a night or two without the formality of a large hotel.
Self-catering cottages and apartments add flexibility if you prefer to cook, rest on a flexible schedule, or stay several nights in one spot. Book well ahead in peak season; smaller settlements have limited capacity during summer and bank holiday weekends, and some properties have minimum stays.
Lesley and Tom welcome you to Orchardene a Cotswold stone cottage, built in the early 1820's, in rural King Stanley close to Stonehouse and Stroud. A traditional Cotswold bed and breakfast where the welcome is always warm and the breakfast is hearty.
Cozy small B&B (only option in Stanton) run by the couple Michael & Angela Neilan. Shenberrow offers true British charm - expect very tastefully decorated rooms, great facilities and overall a good countryside atmosphere.