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Location
The Parish of Minety lies approximately six miles
south of the market town of Cirencester; this small
rural community is a delightful mix of village houses,
ancient farms and beautiful open countryside. Its close
proximity to the towns of Cirencester, Malmesbury and
Cricklade ensures an ideal lifestyle; the peace and
tranquillity of the country yet within easy reach of
the every day essentials of modern life.
The area can trace its roots back to Roman times, the
nearby River Thames has throughout history ensured that
local settlements and trading posts continued to thrive.
Although Minety was essentially a farming community,
the nearby market towns owe their wealth and stylish
architecture to wool, a prosperous trade that continued
to flourish well into the nineteenth century.
Today Minety continues to prosper, careful planning
sees ancient buildings sit easily alongside more modern
design, ensuring that a true village |
flavour is still retained. The village
has its own excellent primary school and mother and
toddler group, whilst senior schooling in all sectors
can be found just a short drive away. This close knit
community have their fingers very much on the pulse
when it comes to sport. There is a local squash club
a thriving rugby club with an excellent reputation in
both the senior and junior leagues, and competition
for all ages is very much on the agenda at the first
class Minety Lawn Tennis Club.
Living within easy reach of three towns ensures that
the pace and lifestyle of this rural location is idyllic.
Cricklade has a good range of local shops, whilst the
ancient towns of Malmesbury and Cirencester offer something
a little different, there is a choice of supermarkets
and top high street names jostle for business alongside
individual designer boutiques. There are museums and
art galleries and of course the architectural gems of
Cirencester Church and Malmesbury Abbey. On a more relaxed
note both towns offer an excellent choice of pubs, restaurants,
wine bars and street cafes well suited to every pocket
and every taste.
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The area surrounding Minety positively
overflows with pastimes, the nearby waterpark at Ashton
Keynes is home to 140 lakes, 100 miles of walks, bridleways
and cycleways, 74 fishing lakes and enough watersports
to whet any appetite - sailing, windsurfing, jetskiing,waterskiing
and canoeing. For lovers of music the famous arboretum
atWestonbirt plays host to the very best performers
in the world of pop, opera and classical music. The
southern tip of the Cotswolds is a short drive from
the village, here there is easy access to beautiful
mellow stone villages, ancient houses, castles and the
beautiful spa town of Cheltenham renowned for its festivals.
The cities of Bath and Bristol are also within easy
driving distance; both offer the ultimate shopping experience
and to round off the day a relaxing evening at the many
excellent theatres.
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