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For catering requests or to buy ceramics or photographs, please contact: Mouse on
01285 869886 or [email protected] www.made-by-hands.co.uk
Berkeley Horn Cottage,School Lane, South Cerney GL7 5TZ

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Stylish cotswold retreat just for two

This 16th century stone cart store has been beautifully transformed into a peaceful retreat where
guests can relax, unwind and re-energise. Situated in the heart of the Cotswolds in the Saxon
village of South Cerney, Draycott sits between the River Churn and a millstream and has stunning
views from the porch to the tip of the ‘island’ where they meet.
The beautifully renovated property offers stunning, single floor accommodation comprising of an
open plan living kitchen with French doors to a sheltered seating area with river views. Two seater
sofa, armchair, table and chairs, Freeview tv and wifi. A luxury bathroom with claw footed bath
toiletries, waffle dressing gowns and towels.Well equipped kitchen with everything you need to
rustle up that romantic dinner as well as a built in fridge, oven and hob, washer dryer, dishwasher,
toaster, kettle and Tassimo coffee machine
Everything in this idyllic cottage has been crafted by hand from up cycled, re cycled or
handmade items, with each piece having its own little bit of history.
One small-medium well-behaved dog on prior request

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Meet the owner. . .

A London escapee, Mouse Martin has lived in her
idyllic cottage in South Cerney for ten years.
She runs her business ‘made-by-hands’ from her
garden studio and has gazed longingly out of her
window at Draycot, a 16th century stone cart store,
for years. When it came onto the market last year
she snapped it up and lovingly transformed it into
the stunning property it is today.
As well as being a talented ceramicist and
photographer, Mouse is a professional cook and
can offer guests a selection of gourmet meals at a
reasonable cost.

For catering requests or to buy ceramics or photographs, please contact:
Mouse on 01285 869886 or [email protected]

Berkley Horn Cottage, School Lane, South Cerney GL7 5TZ
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About

Ev erything in this idyllic cottage has been crafted by hand from up cycled, re cycled or
handmade items, with each piece hav ing its own little bit of history.

Draycot (dray= horse, cot=cart - where the cart was stored in approximately 1730!)

● The wonderful old ball footed bath was found in a bush – it’s now sits
resplendent in the luxurious bathroom.

● The re-enamelled sinks came from the dump, as did the reupholstered
sofa.

● The doors originally from an old barn are now cut down and used for the
fronts of the kitchen doors and an old front door is now a sliding one
between the bedroom and bathroom!

● The kitchen work top and shelv es hav e been made from scaffolding
planks and the splash back from corrugated iron.

● The ceiling lights are created from old fire buckets and a lamp shade made
from fabric from an Australian weav er, who was taught by the Aboriginals

● The lamps hav e been made from old oak beams.
● Some of the curtains hav e been re-cycled from Hungarian grain sacks,

whilst others were made from curtain sacks that curtains were stored in
from a stately home, Brabham.
● The wheel on the window by the sleeping platform is an original cart wheel
dating from the industrial rev olution!
● An old mangle has been giv en a new lease of life and is the now kitchen
table, complemented by two French café chairs. The radiators, hand
crafted in France
● All the china, photo frames (and photography) are from my company
made-by-hands.

Three minutes walk away are the local v illage shop and post office, v ets, chemist,
hairdressers and beauty salon, v illage hall, church, curry house and fish and chip shop.
There are three pubs in South Cerney, The Old George, The Oak and The Eliot Arms

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Some of my favourite places to eat

Barnsley House, Barnsley, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 5EE
01285 740000 www.barnsleyhouse.com

Dalesford Organic, Daylesford near Kingham, Gloucestershire, GL56 0YG
01608 731 700 www.daylesford.com

Graze, 3 Gosditch Street,, Cirencester GL7 2AG.
01285 658957 www.bathales.com/our-pubs/pid/graze-cirencester/

Jesses Bistro, The Stableyard, Black Jack Street, Cirencester, GL7 2AA
01285 641497 www.jessesbistro.co.uk

Made by Bob, The Cornhall 26 Market Place, Cirencester GL7 2NY
01285 641818 www.foodmadebybob.com

The Village Pub, Barnsley Cirencester GL7 5EF
01285 740421 www.thev illagepub.co.uk

Lynwood & Co Cafe, Market Square, Lechlade, GL7 3AB
01367 253707

Relish at the Gateway, The Gateway Centre, The Spine Road,
South Cerney, GL7 5TL
01285 862627 www.gatewaycafe.co.uk

Soushi, The Old Post Office, 12 Castle Street, Cirencester, GL7 1QA
01285 641414 www.soushi.co.uk

The Bell at Sapperton, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 6LE
01285 760298 www.bellsapperton.co.uk

The Five Alls
Filkins, Lechlade, Gloucestershire GL7 3JQ
01367 860875

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The New Inn, Main Street, Coln St Aldwyns, Cirencester, GL7 5AN
01285 750651 www.new-inn.co.uk
The Old Boathouse Pub, Lake 6, Spine Road East, South Cerney GL7 5FP
01285 864111 www.oldboathousepub.co.uk
The Potting Shed Pub, The Street, Crudwell, SN16 9EW
Crudwell www.thepottingshedpub.com
The Swan at Southrop
Address: Lechlade, Southrop, Gloucestershire GL7 3NU
Phone:01367 850205
www.thyme.co.uk/the-swan-at-southrop
The Swan at Swinbrook
Swinbrook, Burford, Oxfordshire OX18 4DY
Phone:01993 823339
www.theswanswinbrook.co.uk
The Wild Duck Inn, Drakes Island, Ewen, Gloucestershire GL7 6BY
01285 770310 www.thewildduckinn.co.uk
The Wild Rabbit
Church Street, Kingham, Oxfordshire OX7 6YA
Call 01608 658389
www.thewildrabbit.co.uk

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Some towns and villages you might like to

visit during your stay

Avebury
This tiny v illage is the centre of a wonderful concentration of prehistoric sites, including;
Av ebury complex, a massiv e circular bank and ditch surrounding settings of stone circles
linked by av enues of standing stones leading towards West Kennet and the Sanctuary.
Barnsley Village is set in the heart of the Cotswolds, three miles from Cirencester. From
1548 the v illage was owned by the Bouchier family; today, it remains on the old Roman
route from Cirencester to Oxford; along with a population of 150, it has a Church, The
Village Pub (famous for great food), and an accredited Hotel - Barnsley House, former
residence of Rosemary Verey, famous for its wonderful gardens. My Fav ourite pub The
Village Pub, Barnsley House Hotel and Spa is defiantly worth a v isit.
Berkley
The town of Berkeley stands on the eastern bank of the Sev ern estuary. There's a lot of
history in this small Gloucestershire town - most of it centred on the formidable fortress of
Berkeley Castle. The castle is famous as the place where the imprisoned king Edward II
met his grisly death.
Bibury
Is one of the most popular destinations in the Cotswolds. The v illage sits astride the
peaceful Riv er Coln. On one side of the bridge is the iv y-clad Swan Inn, whilst nearby is a
popular fish hatchery. A short stroll from the bridge is probably the most photographed
v iew in the Cotswolds; a row of mediev al almshouses made of golden-toned stone,
known as Arlington Row. Arts and Crafts pioneer William Morris called Bibury "the most
beautiful v illage in England", and many v isitors will agree.
Burford, one of England's prettiest small mediev al towns is a busy community of about
1,000 people. The town’s merchants were granted a charter to hold their own markets
ov er 900 years ago With its long history of hospitality, beautiful Cotswold architecture,
exclusiv e shops and galleries and one of the top twenty churches in the country. Burford
makes a perfect place to v isit as does the Safari Park

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Bourton on the water

A classic Cotswold beauty spot. The Riv er Windrush flows through the centre of this lov ely
Village, at this point it’s a peaceful waterway flowing at a gentle pace. It is spanned by
a series of v ery low stone pedestrian bridges. Warning, It is v ery Tourist oriented, with Bird
World and Model Village and Cotswolds Perfumery to name but a few!
Castle Combe
One of England’s most beautiful v illages in the wooded Cotswold v alley of•‘By Brook’.
Streets lined with mellowed limestone cottages, meet at the v illage market centre. Other
features include a triple arched bridge, church with 15th century tower, the Dower
House and the White Hart Inn.The origins of Castle Combe lie with Castle Hill where there
was a Roman Fort, later after the Danes and the Norman conquest little remains.
Chedworth
Mention Chedworth and most people think of the famous Roman v illa, one of the best-
preserv ed Roman sites in England. But it would be a shame to miss the v illage of
Chedworth itself; its a lov ely Cotswold v illage, worthy of leisurely exploration. Set in a
landscape of low hills, the v iews are wonderful; a typical Cotswold landscape of
scattered stands of trees set among green fields and ov ergrown lanes
Cheltenham
An elegant Georgian spa town with Regency terraces of cream-white houses and
wrought-iron railings. Elegant garden squares ringed by charming architecture make
Cheltenham a delightful period piece with some great shops and restaurants.
Cheltenham is the home of the flagship race of British steeplechase horse racing. The
Gold Cup is the main ev ent of the Cheltenham Festiv al, heldev ery March.
Chipping Campden
Is one of the lov eliest market towns in the Cotswolds, The iconic landmark of Chipping
Campden is the marv ellous stone-built market hall, A short stroll from the market hall
leads you to a row of mediev al almshouses, and a few steps further on is the mediev al
parish church, situated immediately beside the manor house, now run by the Landmark
Trust. A short driv e from Chipping Campden are two world-class gardens; Kiftsgate, and
Hidcote Manor Gardens.
Cirencester
Once the second-largest town in England, after London, Cirencester was established in
75 AD for the local Dobunni tribe. The original Roman grew until by the 2nd century it
was a fortified town of 240 acres, with its own amphitheatre. Many of the Roman
artefacts unearthed ov er the centuries are displayed in the award winning Corinium
Museum. A short stroll from the museum is the superb mediev al church of St John the
Baptist, notable for its wonderful v aulted entrance. There are Waitrose and Tesco
supermarkets on the outskirts of the town as well and a Marks and Spencer food
shop in Dyer Street. It is worth taking a walk down Black Jack street as well. Best
Cafe/Restaurant is Made by Bob in the Corn Hall.
Coln St Alwyn
There are no 'attractions' in this pretty v illage - the v illage itself is the attraction, with
lov ely golden-toned Cotswold stone cottages flanking the quiet Riv er Coln. A real
undiscov ered beauty spot in an area known for its beautiful v illages.
Fairford
One of the prettiest towns in the Cotswolds, Fairford owes its prosperity to the mediev al
wool trade. The parish church of St Mary's is one of the finest 'wool churches' in England,
and boasts one of the finest and most complete collections of mediev al stained glass in
Britain. Fairford is the home of The Royal International Air Tattoo - the world's largest
military air show, held annually ov er the third weekend in July

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Lacock Village has many architectural designs from the early timber framework to the
Georgian pediment. The tithe barn, 14th century doorways and sev eral old weav ers
cottages make it a delight to explore. The abbey was founded by Lady Ela the Countess
of Salisbury in the reign of King Henry III. Her husband was William Longespee, an
illegitimate son of King Henry II and one of the Barons who led the rev olt against King
John. His participation in the rev olt explains how Lacock came to possess one of the
three original copies of the Magna Carta. Another famous resident was William Fox Talbot
in 1835. He was one of the pioneers of photography, and discov ered how to make prints
from negativ es. Visitors to Lacock are shown the Oriel window from which he took his first
successful photograph.
Lechlade
One of the most beautiful towns on the Thames, it boasts a profusion of attractiv e period
buildings. The spire of the mediev al parish church of St Lawrence is a local landmark,
v isible for miles ov er the low-lying fields that stretch out from the riv er in all directions. A
short walk along the riv er brings you to St John's Lock, where the famous statue of Father
Thames watches narrowboats nav igate the lock. The road south from Lechlade into
Wiltshire crosses Halfpenny Bridge, an old toll bridge that retains its ancient toll house. The
best coffee at Lynwood Cafe,
Lower Slaughter
One of the most popular Cotswold beauty spots, the sleepy v illage of Lower Slaughter
straddles the slow-mov ing Riv er Eye. There are low stone footbridges across the riv er,
and a restored water mill that must be one of the most photographed buildings in the
Cotswolds. The pretty cottages seem to glow with warm-toned Cotswold stone, and the
parish church of St Mary's is a gem. There is a popular walk ov er the fields to Upper
Slaughter, where you can get v iews across a small lake to Upper Slaughter Manor.
Malmesbury
There was a monastery established here in 640. Today the abbey dominates the town. The
early settlement was on
a hill, more of an island really, formed by the Bristol Av on and one of its tributaries.
Note the late fifteenth century market cross at the end of the High Street, it stands 40 feet
(12 metres) high
and comprises of a lantern with figures and arches supporting under a tree-foil headed
canopy.
Morton-in-Marsh
Is a lov ely Cotswold market town on the Fosse Way, Moreton has nothing 'marshy' about
it today, but in days gone by the town was in a 'henmarsh', an area of boggy ground.
Henmarsh ev olv ed into in-Marsh' ov er time. Whatev er the origins of the name, Moreton is
worth a v isit. The v ery wide High Street has an attractiv e market hall on an island in the
middle, and pretty golden-toned buildings of Cotswold stone line the road. There are
sev eral mediev al inns, and a short distance out of town is the Batsford Arboretum, while
the stately home of Sezincote just a few miles away.
Nailsworth
Is a thriv ing little town with a v ariety of shops and places of interest. It is just off the A46.
Like its nearby neighbour Stroud, many mills were built and used during the successful
wool and cloth trade, but they hav e now been conv erted to new uses such as
restaurants and hotels, like Egypt Mill, and arts and crafts. Visitors are attracted to
William's Fish Market and Food hall with Oyster bar to name but one. Nailsworth is also
notable for its free car parking.

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Northleach
For many years a Cotswold secret but was recently transformed into the fictional v illage
of agford for the tv adaptation of J K Rowling’s A Casual Vacancy. A classic Cotswold
market town, orthleach is famous for its fabulous 'wool church', built and richly furnished
by wealthy wool erchants during the Middle Ages. Northleach stands just off the Roman
Fosse Way. It is unusual in hat the town was intentionally planned - laid out in the shape
of a Y by an 8th century Abbot of Gloucester it also boasts the best pub in England, The
Wheatsheaf!
Painswick
Sometimes called, "The Queen of the Cotswolds," the picture-perfect town of Painswick is
known for its annual "Clipping ceremony", which inv olv es the children of the parish
embracing the church, singing hymns, and carrying nosegays of flowers. Attractions
include Painswick Rococo Gardens
Southrop
Is a picturesque v illage and civ il parish•situated on the Riv er Leach which is a tributary
of the Thames. It has all the ingredients of a quintessential English v illage including a 12th
century Church adjacent to the Manor House and The Swan pub on the green as well
as a cookery school.
Stow-on-the-Wold
An historic market town in the north Cotswolds, complete with the oldest inn in England
(haunted, of course), a v illage green with mediev al stocks, and a plethora of antique
shops around the green. Stow stands on the old Roman Fosse Way. The town was the site
of the final battle of the Civ il War, and prisoners were held ov ernight in St Edward's parish
church. The next door v illage is Kingham, The home of the world renowned Daylesford
Organic Farm shop and Spa.
South Cerney
Right on your doorstep! South Cerney is part of the famous Cotswold Water Park, an
area of 40 square miles, with more than 150 lakes, set across the countryside of Wiltshire,
Gloucestershire and West Oxfordshire. There is something for ev eryone in the Water Park
– from angling to archery, water sports to walking, bird watching to biking, to name just a
few It’s not all about water – there are miles of beautiful country walks, the infant Riv er
Thames, Unspoilt Cotswold v illages, historic towns, nature reserv es, all a short distance
away. It has a range of local amenities including a Post Office and newsagents a spa
shop, hairdressers, Indian takeaway, fish and chip shop, a pharmacy and a dental
surgery. There are three public houses; The Old George, The Oak and The Eliot Arms
Tetbury
Is well known for its 25 antique shops and its close proximity to Prince Charles's residence
of Highgrov e. It is a pretty Cotswold market town with a picturesque 17th century
market hall and an attractiv e array of Elizabethan and Jacobean buildings. The parish
church of St Mary may stand on the site of a Saxon monastery. Tetbury is famous for its
annual Woolsack Races, where contestants run (or stagger) up Gumstool Street carrying
a sack of wool on their back.
Upper Slaughter
Is an undiscov ered gem of a v illage, ov erlooked by the hordes that descend upon
nearby Bourton on the Water. A quiet stream flows through the v illage centre, past
houses of honey-coloured Cotswold stone. Upper Slaughter manor is now a prestigious
hotel.

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Winchcombe
A beautifully timeless v illage of matchless warm-toned Cotswold stone cottages, tea
shops, and traditional mediev al architecture. A short walk leads to nearby Sudeley
Castle, the final home of Queen Catherine Parr. The late 15th century parish church of St
Peter is known for its collection of amusing carv ed heads decorating the eav es. Just
outside Winchcombe is Belas Knap a neolithic chambered long barrow,
Westonbirt
The National Arboretum, is based three miles outside Tetbury. Its picturesque Victorian
landscape and internationally important tree and shrub collection is managed by the
Forestry Commission. It contains 15,000 labelled trees from Britain, China, North America,
Japan, Chile and other temperate climates. Planting started in the 1850s by Robert
Holford; the rich Victorian landowner to whom the Westonbirt estate belonged.
Nice “Drive through” villages
Ablington, Bibury, Calcot, Coln St Aldwyns, Coln Rogers, Duntisbourne Lear and
Duntisbourne Abbots, Guiting Power, Hatherop, Meysey Hampton, Minchinhampton
(and the wonderful Common) Naunton, Quennington, Northleach, Rodborough
Common, Temple Guiting, Upper and Lower Swell, Winson, Yanworth.

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Village Information

There are three pubs in the village: The George, The Eliot and The Royal Oak. Not posh, but all serve typical pub
food.
Spar Shop, Broadway Lane. Open until 8 pm every day
South Cerney News Post Office with Newsagents and Stores in Clarks Hay
Laurels Chemist in Clarks Hay. Open 9-5.30pm Monday to Friday 9 -11.30 on Saturday.
01285 861123
Ashcroft Vet. Open 1.30-3pm Monday- Thursday. 6pm-7pm Friday and 11-11.30am Saturday
Wetcutz Hairdresser and Anamai Beauty. Clarks Hay, behind the vet. 01285 869880
Red Onion Sandwich Shop. Clarks Hay, behind the vet
South Cerney Fish and Chips open lunchtimes 12-1.45pm and 5-9pm Tuesday - Saturday
South Cerney Tandoori Balti Curry, Open 5- 9pm. Except Tuesday
Wood Fire Pizza on Friday nights only. Van is Parked by the Eliot pub in the old garage forecourt.
Four Pillars Spa and Hotel and Boat House pub. On the Spine Road, by the lakes
Cotswold Outdoors. (outdoor clothing shop) On the Spine Road, by the lakes
Watermark, waterski and wake, and gym. On the road, on the right heading out of South Cerney towards Four
Pillars Hotel.
Relish restaurant. Next to Cotswold Outdoors. On the lake, off the Spine Road
All Hallows C of E Church. Church Lane
South Cerney United Methodist Church. Clarks Hay
There is a catholic Church, St Peters, in St Peters Road Cirencester GL7 1RE 01285 652087

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