On the A419, between the market towns of Stroud and Cirencester in the Cotswolds, there is the most wonderful new farm shop and cafe called Jolly Nice. Having ingeniously taken over a disused petrol station, this is a farm shop with a difference.

The old forecourt has been turned into an outdoor seating area and shop selling fruit and vegetables all displayed in crates. Parked in the front is a very gorgeous airstream that serves Jolly Nice burgers, made from the farms rare breed shorthorn beef, free-range applewood smoked bacon and served in a brioche bun. Inside the farm shop you find local produce, coffee, fresh bread and cakes produced by a local artisan baker, and the owner Harriet’s amazing ice cream. The salted caramel is to die for!

I love the fact they’ve taken such an eyesore (the petrol station lay derelict for years) and, whilst keeping the shell and structure in place, transformed it into a stylish farm shop and cafe selling the most delicious range of takeaway treats. Whether you’re passing by and need a coffee or are looking for somewhere new to eat, this is a pit-stop worth making. If you’re calling in on a sunny day there’s even a picnic meadow next door to eat your lunch in!

Images by Emma Bradshaw