Surrounded by rolling countryside and productive farmland, Rudford is a village situated south-east of the market town of Newent. It is on the edge of the Forest of Dean, with ready access to the forest and its attractions, and plenty of opportunities for walking, be it on May Hill or along the rivers Leadon or Severn.
The location is set within beautiful Gloucestershire countryside and easy reach of major communication routes - a short commute to Gloucester and 25 minutes to Cheltenham.
The village provides a distinctly rural lifestyle benefiting from easy access to local towns and principal transport routes, and good communication links with the motorway network.
The neighbouring villages of Tibberton and Highnam and the market town of Newent have primary and comprehensive schools; there are also grammar schools in Gloucester itself, as well as private schools in the city, as well as in Cheltenham, Malvern and Monmouth. It is also close to Hartpury University and College.
Rodway Hill Golf course is just five minutes away, and there are other courses in Ross-on-Wye, Newent and Dymock.
Highnam 1.2 miles, Newent 5 miles, Gloucester 4 miles, M5 (J11 N&S) 9 miles, Cheltenham 12 miles, Ledbury 13 miles, Bristol 39 miles, Birmingham 56 miles, London 118 miles (Distances approximate)