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We are always interested in feedback about where you stay as it helps people in the future.

Please note none of these places are recommended, but we haven’t heard negative reports about any of them. If you are local, you can go home in the evening. If not, you might stay with friends in the area, or book a hotel or b and b.  It is best to arrange accom as soon as you book a course.

Hawkwood College is a residential retreat centre where several courses will be held though they also do just accom - 01453 759034. They are worth calling asap for accommodation if you need it, check with them for availability. Their current charges are b& b single room  £32.50,  room only £28.  b &b shared room  £23, room only £19.  Explain you are booked onto a Secret Garden day/days, and ask if you can stay there. If the course is booked via Hawkwood tell them it is a Hawkwood course you are coming for. There are lots more options on the web if you search for accommodation in the Stroud area.

A couple of slow miles from Hawkwood –allow 15 mins drive - is The Old Chapel b and b (01452 812457) ( tho this changed hands very recently and may not be offered anymore) in the lovely village of Slad that we live in - they have 1 twin, 1 double, they charge £50 double room b and b, £38 single b and b. No ensuite – you share shower room with other room. It is in the heart of the lovely Slad village where we live, (made famous by Laurie Lee’s wonderful books – Cider with Rosie etc), there are good views from the b and b and wonderful walking country all around. You can get a good dinner at The Woolpack (Laurie Lee’s old pub haunt) every night except Monday – good to book in advance. On Mondays you can go to the Butchers Arms, Sheepscombe, or into Stroud which is a couple of miles away. Please note none of these places are personally recommended by me, but I haven’t heard negative reports about any of them!

Painswick is a mile from Hawkwood and is known as ‘Queen of the Cotswolds’ because of its stunning church grounds and lovely old buildings. It is gorgeous and very quiet. It has a couple of hotels and several b and bs, one, St Michael’s, with restaurant. Byfield House does self-cater Tel 01452 812607, and has an annexe garden room which might suit families..

Just outside the village, between Painswick, Slad and Hawkwood, is Wren’s Nest (Contemporary Luxury) Tel. 01452 812347. Gable End House, Pitchcombe, GL6 6LN (small village just above Painswick, towards Edge), 01452 812166 £60.

This is a contact of a regular course participant who does occasional bed and breakfast in Painswick. You can access all details on the B&B at www.halecottage.com Tel 01452 812324 M. 07785 350840 Skype: martyn.thornton martyn.thornton@btinternet.com

Troy House has a double and a twin room both en suite, been rated 10/10 by a participant, 01452 812339 and 07714 159411., www.troy-hpuse.co.uk

In Stroud, there are the usual facilities of a town and lots of arty events Quiet, spacious, peaceful attic room with great views, 9 Mount Pleasant, Bisley Old Road, Stroud 01453 751419 £25.00 There are lots more options on the web if you search for accommodation in the Stroud area.

Stroud District Tourism web site is www.visitthecotswolds.org.uk. This is quite a good website for this area http://www.cotswoldswebsite.com/stroud-accommodation.asp

Cheltenham is quite beautiful and sophisticated and has many hotels and is 20 mins – 12 miles-drive from the venue. There are lots of restaurants and cafes and excellent shops and theatres and you will often not need to use the car once you are at your accommodation.

Beaumont House has very good reviews,  from £59 for a single 01242 223311 www.bhhotel.com Cotswold Grange Hotel 01242 515119 www.cotswoldgrange.co.uk.

Badger Towers is quiet, a mile drive from the centre, 01242 522583 www.BadgerTowers.co.uk

Tourist Information Centre 01242 522 878; http://www.cheltenhamswebsite.co.uk; http://www.allaboutcheltenham.com; www.visitcheltenham.com; www.cheltenham.gov.uk

Mayfaire is a lovely, peaceful private home in England’s largest designated area of outstanding beauty. The Slad Valley has never been intensively farmed, sprayed or built on. It is a place of natural abundance and strong, healing energy and is acclaimed for it exceptional beauty. Hot tub usually available. Please ask for further information if this has been offered as a possibility

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