The village of Elmstone Hardwicke is situated in the heart of the Severn Vale, just west of the fashionable Spa town of Cheltenham. The village centres on an active church but also enjoys excellent access to the amenities Cheltenham has on offer as well as being within a short drive of Tewkesbury, Gloucester and the wider motorway network.
Schooling - There are excellent independent schools to include The Cheltenham Ladies' College, Cheltenham College and Dean Close in Cheltenham, Malvern College and The King's School, Gloucester. Grammar schools include Sir Thomas Rich's and The High School, Denmark Road in Gloucester and Pates Grammar School in Cheltenham.
Entertainment - National Hunt Racing at Cheltenham. Theatres in Cheltenham, Malvern and Tewkesbury. Cheltenham cultural festivals including Jazz, Literature, Food and Science. Sailing club and marina at Tewkesbury. Premiership rugby at Gloucester. Gloucester Cathedral, exhibitions and concerts.
Access to the surrounding countryside is very good with a number of bridle paths easily accessible.
Shopping - An excellent and varied range of high street and boutique and retail park shopping in Cheltenham. Convenience stores in Tewkesbury and a super farm shop in the nearby village of Coombe Hill. Gloucester Quays retail outlet park.
Excellent access to Worcester and Bristol via the M5 (junctions 10 North & 11N&S), the A40 to Oxford and A417 to Swindon.
Direct trains to London Paddington, Birmingham New Street and Bristol Parkway from Gloucester or Cheltenham Spa. International airports at Birmingham, Cardiff and Bristol (all approx. 60-80 minutes).
M5 Junction 9 (N&S) 5 miles, Cheltenham 3 miles, Gloucester 9 miles, Worcester 20 miles, Birmingham 45 miles, Bristol 47 miles, Oxford 47 miles, London 106 miles (Distances approximate).