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Stopping off here offers a refreshing change from the usual motorway experience.
Located directly on the M5 Southbound near Brookthorpe, this service station stands apart from the typical roadside offerings. What you'll find instead is a contemporary farm shop and cafe that genuinely prioritises local produce and quality food. When it opened in 2014, the designers chose a distinctive grass roof deliberately, wanting the building to blend into the rolling Cotswold landscape rather than dominate it.
The farm shop is worth exploring at leisure, championing producers from Gloucestershire and across the West Country. You'll discover artisan cheeses, chutneys, fresh meat, baked goods, and thoughtfully made gifts from local makers. The cafe serves homemade meals and snacks, with ingredients often sourced directly from neighbouring farms and suppliers. It's genuinely worth taking time for a proper meal or good coffee in a bright, airy space rather than grabbing something forgettable for the road.
Whether you're simply passing through or making a deliberate stop, you get a real sense of the region without leaving the motorway. Gloucester sits just a short drive north, and the market town of Stroud is easily accessible nearby, making this a convenient spot for those exploring the wider area. It's the kind of place that transforms a journey into something more enjoyable.
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