Furzen Farmhouse sits on a private estate on the edge of Cirencester — the Capital of the Cotswolds.
Expect rolling countryside, honey-stone villages, great pubs, and easy access to shops, cafés and days out.
Overview
Cirencester is a lively historic market town—often called the “Capital of the Cotswolds”—with great cafés, independent shops, local markets and plenty of culture, all wrapped in that relaxed countryside pace. Beyond the town, the wider Cotswolds is made up of honey-stone villages, rolling hills, scenic walking routes and cosy pubs, perfect for easy day trips and slow exploring. Furzen Farmhouse is ideally positioned to enjoy it all: tucked away in peaceful countryside, yet just a short drive from Cirencester and perfectly placed for discovering the best of the Cotswolds.
Cirencester
Furzen Farmhouse is ideally placed on the edge of Cirencester, a historic market town often called the “Capital of the Cotswolds.” You get the best of both worlds: quick access to town cafés, shops and culture, with classic Cotswold countryside—rolling lanes, stone villages and big-sky walks—right on your doorstep.
The heart of town is the Market Place, which hosts the long-running Charter Market every Monday and Friday, a lovely way to start a day filled with produce, gifts, flowers, local bits.
Cirencester was once the Roman town of Corinium, and the Corinium Museum is one of the best places in the region to explore that history, with major Roman-era collections alongside wider Cotswolds history.
For a “big countryside” feel right next to town, Cirencester Park (Bathurst Estate) is a beautiful historic private parkland where you can stroll to viewpoints and follies, and also stop at The Old Kennels for refreshments and a children’s play area.
Day Trips and Cotswold Villages
The Cotswolds is one of England’s most loved countryside regions — known for its honey-stone villages, rolling hills, winding lanes and miles of walking routes. Days here are made for slow exploring: market towns for coffee and antiques, cosy pubs for long lunches, and scenic drives that link picture-perfect villages, gardens and historic estates. Whether you’re after relaxed “potter-about” charm or full days out, it’s the kind of place that feels instantly calming — and endlessly easy to explore
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Bibury – tiny, beautiful, and famous for Arlington Row and riverside meadows.
Bourton-on-the-Water – stone bridges over the River Windrush and that classic “Cotswold village” feel.
Stow-on-the-Wold – historic market town vibes with independent shops, antiques and galleries.
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Burford – a picture-perfect high street sloping down toward the River Windrush, packed with shops and tearooms.
Tetbury – a historic southern Cotswolds market town, well placed for exploring (and an easy add-on from Cirencester).
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Cotswold Lakes / Cotswold Water Park area – miles of walking/cycling routes, birdwatching, and options for watersports or a gentle lakeside stroll.