O.S Map 162 Map ref SO 679 058
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Oatfield House Farm is
situated close to Etloe, one mile from the village of Blakeney on
the A48, 15 miles from Gloucester and 11 miles from Chepstow. There
is an 'open-all-hours' village shop and post office in Blakeney,
otherwise the nearest town is Lydney, 3 miles away, with a wide
range of shops including Tesco and two other medium sized
supermarkets.
Public Transport
There is a railway station at Lydney on
the Gloucester to Newport local service. A regular bus service runs
from Chepstow to Gloucester and stops at Blakeney. Taxis can be
ordered by phone. There is no taxi rank at the station.
Taxi Service
There are a number of local taxi companies, we generally use
Crystal (01594 824846) or A1 taxi (01594 844055) who both provide an
excellent service.
Nearest Airport
Bristol international is less than an hour away, Heathrow two and
a half hours depending on traffic on the M4.
The Surrounding
Area
Oatfield is an ideal touring centre with the Cotswolds, Bristol,
Bath, Cheltenham, Gloucester, Hereford, Worcester, Ross-on-Wye, the
Brecon Beacons, Black Mountains, the Malverns, the Welsh Borders,
some lovely unspoilt South Wales sandy beaches, four Cathedrals and
lots and lots of castles, all within an hours drive. |