Shirley McCoy
Senior Associate Director
Stroud
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Senior Associate Director
Shirley McCoy
Where is your favourite pub or restaurant?
The Bear in Bisley
What do you love about the area?
The people and the countryside
Where is the best place to relax in the area?
The Common
What do you think is the best view in the area?
The Slad Valley
How would you spend a ‘perfect day’ in the area?
Having a walk in the countryside with my family and dog then going to The Bear for lunch, and spending time with my horses.
Mandy Vernon Smith
Client Manager
Client Manager
Mandy Vernon Smith
Where is your favourite pub or restaurant ?
Couldn’t pin you down to one – I would say I adore The Weighbridge between Avening and Nailsworth for it’s famous 2-in-1 pies (half steak and mushroom and half cauliflower cheese with the best pastry top ever!!) I worked there as a teenager when it was the pub to go to- we all used to pile down there and be teenage drunk and disorderly and at Christmas you’d come back from Uni for Xmas break and wouldn’t be able to move in there it was so packed!! Now it’s a bit more of a restaurant -people travel from far and wide for a 2 in 1 but I still have a fierce loyalty to it as do most 40-60 year olds who grew up around the area I’d say.
You can’t beat The Old Lodge or The Black Horse on Minch Common – very different – Lodge is more upmarket and black horse more of a traditional pub – but the views and sun set from the latter you can’t beat and being up on the common is very special – I spent yesterday at both with a walk in between!
Restaurants in Stroud – I love The Corner House – great food and cocktails – no view but you can kid yourself you’re in Bristol or London -nice atmosphere. And if you want friendly, great food with kids – the Italian Sorrentos every time!!
What do you love about the area?
I like the fact Stroud is a very individual and independent town. Very eclectic really – everybody muddles along together – it’s very arty – mother earth spiritual types all mixed in with your horsey high society set and your common as muck plebs!!- I don’t think you can write it quite like that but do you get my meaning?!! – anybody goes – North Cotswolds I think can be a bit snooty – not Stroud it welcomes one and all!!
Where is the best place to relax in the area?
Well the common in Minch, Selsley or Rodborough on a sunny day or for a walk and a drink ( see question 1) Rococco Gardens in Painswick, Woodchester Mansion for walks. Nailsworth for a meander around the shops and for coffee and lunch
What do you think is the best view in the area?
From my garden in Selsley West!!! – can’t beat it – tiny cottage but with best view and having worked as an estate agent for 16 years now- haven’t and wouldn’t move as a result!! But there are amazing views in every direction!
How would you spend a ‘perfect day’ in the area?
All of the above – walking, stopping and drinking in pubs whilst eating and taking in the views – and then perhaps treat myself to an outfit in Honey Trap and a mooch in Tonic, Domestic Science and Woodcock & Cavendish- perhaps finished off with a 2-in-1 Pie!!!!!!
Karen Watson
Client Manager
Client Manager
Karen Watson
Where is your favourite pub or restaurant ?
The Corner House, Stroud, or The Old Lodge, Minchinhampton Common or The Ragged Cot.
What do you love about the area ?
Good accessibility to everywhere.
Where is the best place to relax in the area ?
The Common – walking and enjoying a Winstones ice cream on a warm, sunny summer’s day.
What do you think is the best view in the area ?
Coaley Peak – across to the River Severn and the Welsh hills beyond. Grab a coffee and a cake from the Thistledown café near Nympsfield and go take in the view.
How would you spend a ‘perfect day’ in the area ?
Morning shopping, lunch at The Food Court in the new Five Valleys shopping centre or Curio Lounge, followed by a walk on the Common and an afternoon/evening glass of fizz at the Old Lodge.
Shirleen Christie
Vewing Assistant
Jade Allen
Sales Progressor
Sales Progressor
Jade Allen
Where is your favourite pub or restaurant?
The Close Hotel in Tetbury, does a delicious breakfast!
What do you love about the area?
Its like a step back in time with all the old properties and unique shops in Tetbury.
Where is the best place to relax in the area?
Walking over Minchinhampton common
What do you think is the best view in the area?
There are too many to choose from as it is such a beautiful area
How would you spend a ‘perfect day’ in the area?
Westonbirt Arboretum or Highgrove Gardens
Kim Wood
Senior Adminstrator
Senior Adminstrator
Kim Wood
My favourite pub in Tetbury is…
The Royal Oak – offers great Vegan choices and you can sit outside on sunny days.
What do I love?
Surrounded by countryside and places to walk.
Best Place to Relax?
A walk along the old railway track by Tetbury Goods Shed.
Best View?
Has to be St Mary’s Church! The spire dominates the skyline from wherever you are in Tetbury.
Perfect day?
Family walk with our dog Skye along the old railway track, sitting on one of the many benches along the way and stopping at The Royal Oak on the way back for food and drink.
Tammy Powell
Senior Associate Director Lettings
Senior Associate Director Lettings
Tammy Powell
Where is your favourite pub or restaurant?
My local Bowbridge Arms.
What do you love about the area?
Surrounded by easy to reach countryside, walks and water.
Where is the best place to relax in the area?
On the common with a Winstones ice cream in the summer or sat in front of the open fire at the pub in the Winter.
What do you think is the best view in the area?
The view from Minchinhampton Common across the surrounding valley.
How would you spend a ‘perfect day’ in the area?
With my family paddle boarding along the Stroud Canal or out for a walk with the dog.
Senior Associate Director
Shirley McCoy
Where is your favourite pub or restaurant?
The Bear in Bisley
What do you love about the area?
The people and the countryside
Where is the best place to relax in the area?
The Common
What do you think is the best view in the area?
The Slad Valley
How would you spend a ‘perfect day’ in the area?
Having a walk in the countryside with my family and dog then going to The Bear for lunch, and spending time with my horses.
Client Manager
Mandy Vernon Smith
Where is your favourite pub or restaurant ?
Couldn’t pin you down to one – I would say I adore The Weighbridge between Avening and Nailsworth for it’s famous 2-in-1 pies (half steak and mushroom and half cauliflower cheese with the best pastry top ever!!) I worked there as a teenager when it was the pub to go to- we all used to pile down there and be teenage drunk and disorderly and at Christmas you’d come back from Uni for Xmas break and wouldn’t be able to move in there it was so packed!! Now it’s a bit more of a restaurant -people travel from far and wide for a 2 in 1 but I still have a fierce loyalty to it as do most 40-60 year olds who grew up around the area I’d say.
You can’t beat The Old Lodge or The Black Horse on Minch Common – very different – Lodge is more upmarket and black horse more of a traditional pub – but the views and sun set from the latter you can’t beat and being up on the common is very special – I spent yesterday at both with a walk in between!
Restaurants in Stroud – I love The Corner House – great food and cocktails – no view but you can kid yourself you’re in Bristol or London -nice atmosphere. And if you want friendly, great food with kids – the Italian Sorrentos every time!!
What do you love about the area?
I like the fact Stroud is a very individual and independent town. Very eclectic really – everybody muddles along together – it’s very arty – mother earth spiritual types all mixed in with your horsey high society set and your common as muck plebs!!- I don’t think you can write it quite like that but do you get my meaning?!! – anybody goes – North Cotswolds I think can be a bit snooty – not Stroud it welcomes one and all!!
Where is the best place to relax in the area?
Well the common in Minch, Selsley or Rodborough on a sunny day or for a walk and a drink ( see question 1) Rococco Gardens in Painswick, Woodchester Mansion for walks. Nailsworth for a meander around the shops and for coffee and lunch
What do you think is the best view in the area?
From my garden in Selsley West!!! – can’t beat it – tiny cottage but with best view and having worked as an estate agent for 16 years now- haven’t and wouldn’t move as a result!! But there are amazing views in every direction!
How would you spend a ‘perfect day’ in the area?
All of the above – walking, stopping and drinking in pubs whilst eating and taking in the views – and then perhaps treat myself to an outfit in Honey Trap and a mooch in Tonic, Domestic Science and Woodcock & Cavendish- perhaps finished off with a 2-in-1 Pie!!!!!!
Client Manager
Karen Watson
Where is your favourite pub or restaurant ?
The Corner House, Stroud, or The Old Lodge, Minchinhampton Common or The Ragged Cot.
What do you love about the area ?
Good accessibility to everywhere.
Where is the best place to relax in the area ?
The Common – walking and enjoying a Winstones ice cream on a warm, sunny summer’s day.
What do you think is the best view in the area ?
Coaley Peak – across to the River Severn and the Welsh hills beyond. Grab a coffee and a cake from the Thistledown café near Nympsfield and go take in the view.
How would you spend a ‘perfect day’ in the area ?
Morning shopping, lunch at The Food Court in the new Five Valleys shopping centre or Curio Lounge, followed by a walk on the Common and an afternoon/evening glass of fizz at the Old Lodge.
Sales Progressor
Jade Allen
Where is your favourite pub or restaurant?
The Close Hotel in Tetbury, does a delicious breakfast!
What do you love about the area?
Its like a step back in time with all the old properties and unique shops in Tetbury.
Where is the best place to relax in the area?
Walking over Minchinhampton common
What do you think is the best view in the area?
There are too many to choose from as it is such a beautiful area
How would you spend a ‘perfect day’ in the area?
Westonbirt Arboretum or Highgrove Gardens
Senior Adminstrator
Kim Wood
My favourite pub in Tetbury is…
The Royal Oak – offers great Vegan choices and you can sit outside on sunny days.
What do I love?
Surrounded by countryside and places to walk.
Best Place to Relax?
A walk along the old railway track by Tetbury Goods Shed.
Best View?
Has to be St Mary’s Church! The spire dominates the skyline from wherever you are in Tetbury.
Perfect day?
Family walk with our dog Skye along the old railway track, sitting on one of the many benches along the way and stopping at The Royal Oak on the way back for food and drink.
Senior Associate Director Lettings
Tammy Powell
Where is your favourite pub or restaurant?
My local Bowbridge Arms.
What do you love about the area?
Surrounded by easy to reach countryside, walks and water.
Where is the best place to relax in the area?
On the common with a Winstones ice cream in the summer or sat in front of the open fire at the pub in the Winter.
What do you think is the best view in the area?
The view from Minchinhampton Common across the surrounding valley.
How would you spend a ‘perfect day’ in the area?
With my family paddle boarding along the Stroud Canal or out for a walk with the dog.
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I would highly recommend Shirley and her team; they all acted with professionalism, care and honesty. Communication with the team was good. Shirley was always quick to respond to questions – often out of hours. The accompanied viewings were always followed up with prompt feedback. We also felt that the team was proactive on our behalf – not only in promoting our home but also in keeping us informed.
Kate J – October 2023
All staff at the Nailsworth office were helpful and efficient. Really friendly service
Rob W – October 2023
Shirley, Mandy and Karen very supportive at every point. Both our sale and purchase, also through Perry Bishop, went super smoothly. Beautiful brochure – which was only seen by our buyer as the sale happened quickly. Excellent service, with a smile, five stars from us.
Rose H – October 2023
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Selling and letting in Stroud
Whether you are a seller or landlord in Stroud you can expect to receive an award-winning service at each stage of the process. Our highly trained team will make sure the correct steps are taken to ensure you achieve the best results, keep you informed and provide expert advice.
From creating high quality marketing materials to getting your property seen to negotiating on your behalf, we’ve got your interests at heart. To help buyers or renters who are looking to move to the area, we’ve created a local area guide below.
Stroud guide
Recently named the Best Place to Live in the UK by The Times, this historic and alternative town has “a strong community spirit and knows how to celebrate all things local.”
About Stroud
Celebrated for its thriving art scene – Damien Hirst has a studio in nearby Chalford and writer Laurie Lee grew up in the beautiful Slad Valley – and its wonderful weekly Farmers Market which was also voted the best in the country, it’s a desirable place for families and young professionals alike.
Local amenities in Stroud
Buy local and support independents is Stroud’s mantra. As well as a range of one-off gift and clothing shops, Stroud boasts galleries, pubs, restaurants and cafes catering for all tastes. The recently completed Five Valleys shopping centre is also home to a range of local food suppliers. All the main supermarkets can also be found including Waitrose, Sainsbury, Tesco and Lidl.
As well as a number of good comprehensive schools, Stroud’s two grammar schools – Stroud High School for Girls and Marling for boys – are attended by children across the county. There are also popular independent schools nearby: Beaudesert Park School in Minchinhampton and Wycliffe College in Stonehouse. The prestigious Cheltenham College and Cheltenham Ladies’ College are just 30 minutes away.
Leisure and activities in Stroud
Stroud is filled with activities suitable for all ages. The Subscription Rooms is a popular venue for music, theatre and art exhibitions and The Museum in the Park tells the history of this unique town.
Stroud brewery is very well supported and as well as providing a selection of ethical and organic beers also hosts popular social events. The town also has a cinema and a tenpin bowling alley along with a leisure centre offering various sporting activities and a lido.
Transport links in Stroud
Stroud has superb transport links with a direct train service to London Paddington and Cheltenham. There are also great road links with the M5 and M4 motorway within easy reach.
