Self catering holidays in Stroud - Gloucestershire

Stroud is a civil parish and also a developing market town located in the county of Gloucestershire in England. The main town of Stroud district, Stroud is popular for its café culture and steep streets that still have the medieval charm in them. It is situated below the western region of the Cotswold hill where the five valleys meet. It is because of the natural beauty and landscapes of the town, Stroud has been a popular tourist destination for spending self-catering holidays.

The town of Stroud acts as a commercial centre for the neighbouring small villages like Amberley, Bisley, Chalford, Dud bridge, Dursley, Minchin Hampton, Nails worth, Oakridge, Pains wick, Sheepscombe, Slad, Stone house, Thrupp and Wood Chester. Some of the popular attractions of the place include Rod borough and Cain cross, which are not a formal part of the town but are considered as an integral part.

The best time to visit the town will be in the month of June when you see the Site festivals. Other than the popular events here you can find art exhibitions, live music, performances, open studios and live carnival. Visitors can find free art exhibitions in the museums preset here, which are an excellent source of information about the town history.