The small, rural hamlet of Stoulton lies in a conservation area in beautiful Worcestershire countryside. The Millennium Way runs through the hamlet, with the Severn Way and Monarch’s Way also close by, making Stoulton an ideal base for walkers, plus a well-stocked farm shop and Italian restaurant are within easy reach. Just 5.5 miles away is the ancient cathedral city of Worcester, dating back to 400BC. Visit the nearby town of Pershore, with beautiful Georgian architecture, a magnificent Norman abbey and an excellent range of shops and cafés. The surrounding countryside is famous for fruit growing and market gardening, whilst Bredon Hill, also close by, boasts an Iron Age fort, Roman earth works and ancient standing stones. The town of Malvern, situated on the eastern side of the Malvern Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, plays host to many antique fairs, craft fairs and auctions throughout the year. Malvern is also home to the Morgan Car, while the local theatre offers productions from the West End and The Royal Shakespeare Company. Many unspoilt Cotswold villages are close by, as well as Warwick, with its medieval castle, Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare, and the spa town of Cheltenham with its Gold Cup horse racing, shops, and cultural and music festivals.