Ampney St Peter is an idyllic and unspoilt Cotswold village, peacefully positioned amidst some of the area’ s most attractive rolling countryside. Comprised predominantly of charming honey-coloured stone cottages and handsome period homes, the village forms part of the highly regarded trio of Ampney villages, Ampney St Peter, Ampney Crucis and Ampney St Mary, each enjoying a timeless rural character and strong sense of community. Surrounded by beautiful open countryside within the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the village nevertheless benefits from excellent accessibility, with Cirencester lying just 3.5 miles to the west. Often referred to as the ‘Capital of the Cotswolds’ , Cirencester provides an excellent range of day-to-day amenities, including independent boutiques, cafés, restaurants and supermarkets such as Waitrose and Tesco. The historic Market Place hosts a twice-weekly market, together with a popular farmers’ market held every other Saturday. More extensive shopping and leisure facilities can be found in Cheltenham and Swindon. The surrounding area offers an exceptional range of sporting and recreational pursuits, including racing at Cheltenham Racecourse, rugby at Gloucester Rugby and Bath Rugby, and golf at Cirencester, South Cerney and Minchinhampton. Nearby, the Cotswold Water Park provides a wide variety of water-based activities, including sailing, kayaking and water skiing, whilst the surrounding countryside is renowned for its excellent walking and riding.