Slad Valley, nr Stroud, Gloucestershire
Put on the map for good by Laurie Lee in his world famous Cider with Rosie, the Slad Valley is a tranquil and beautiful part of Gloucestershire close to the towns of Painswick and Stroud. Miles and miles of breath taking Cotswold countryside takes you back in time and you can visit many of the locations in the book – The Woolpack Inn, the little church where the author is buried, and the schoolhouse where his education began. There are some gorgeous opportunities for walks too, with the ancient Laurie Lee Wood, and the 5 mile Laurie Lee Way.