Sophie Lane's Cotswold Connections & Cotswold Favourites
Born in Cheltenham, I have lived in and around Cirencester for most of my life, minus my university years and 3 years in London!
Favourite Pub:
My favourite pub is definitely The Sherborne Arms at Northleach. Epic food, great wines, cosy atmosphere, and run by the fabulous Peter Creed and Tom Noest.
Favourite Restaurant:
Roots & Seeds in Cirencester. A clever menu of delicious homegrown vegetables with a modern twist. Situated in Cirencester Park so ideal after, or before, a dog walk.
Favourite Cotswold Shop:
Walter Bull & Sons, Cirencester. Established in 1815, this family run business has such charm and the most passionate caring staff. Gorgeous jewellery – I would buy the shop if I could!
Favourite Walk:
Bibury to Coln St Aldwyns and back again. Through the valley, fields and woodland, alongside the meandering River Coln. A pub and café at each end, perfect!
Favourite Place to Visit/garden/historic building/or similar:
Giffords Circus. The travelling village-green circus that brings back the child in us all. Enchanting and full of fun and laughter. The circus is a must see.
Favourite Activity:
Dog walking. Anywhere and everywhere in the Cotswolds! From the Stroud Valleys to the north Cotswold hills.
Best Kept Secret in the Cotswolds:
Cotswold Lakes Brew Co. An independent craft brewery established in 2020 with a wonderful authentic tap room in Somerford Keynes. Open Friday nights from March through the summer get down to enjoy delicious beers, local wines and fabulous live music.
Dream/Chosen Holiday Destination of out the Shire:
Cornwall. From Polzeath down to Cape Cornwall, anywhere along the northern coastline for stunning golden beaches, delicious seafood and rough magical seas. My favourite two beaches are Constantine Bay and Holywell Bay.
Sophie Lane - 01285 883740 or sophie.lane@butlersherborn.co.uk
January Market Comment
January has seen us firmly up and running across the Cotswolds. Activity has been encouraging, with positive levels of interest and a busy start to the year. We have already agreed a good number of sales across our three offices in a range of different price points, which is a positive indicator of buyer intent following what was a very cautious 2025, with low confidence and many delays.
January Market Comment
Three Quintessential Cotswold Cottages – Full of Character & Charm
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, there’s something undeniably romantic about the idea of escaping to a cosy Cotswold cottage. Think honey-coloured stone walls, crackling log fires and soft lamplight spilling across plush sofas - perfect for long conversations, shared glasses of wine and slow, unhurried mornings. In winter, the Cotswolds reveal a quieter kind of beauty, with misty lanes, frosted fields and snug village pubs just a gentle stroll away. It’s a setting steeped in charm and warmth, and utterly quintessential in its British appeal.
Three Quintessential Cotswold Cottages – Full of Character & Charm
EPC Regulations - UPDATE
The government has made the decision to delay the introduction of the new EPC Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) for rental properties. Originally scheduled to change in 2028, the government have now delayed this until 2030.
EPC Regulations - UPDATE
Snowdrops in the Cotswolds: A Winter Highlight at Painswick
As winter begins to loosen its grip on the Cotswolds, one of the most uplifting signs of the changing seasons quietly emerges, snowdrops. These delicate white flowers, often pushing through frost-hardened ground, bring a sense of hope and renewal, and nowhere is this more beautifully displayed than the snowdrops at Painswick Rococo Garden.
Snowdrops in the Cotswolds: A Winter Highlight at Painswick
