Cotswold stone patios

A patio in the local stone

In the Cotswolds the stone is the identity of the place, so a patio in local Cotswold stone sits with a property in a way an imported slab never quite does. We lay Cotswold stone patios for period, conservation and stone-built homes, so the new work reads as though it has always been part of the garden.

Matching the stone to the property

The skill is in the match: the stone itself, the colour, the riven character and the jointing, so the patio belongs to the house and the village rather than standing apart. On a period or listed property that sympathetic match is the whole point, and it is exactly the kind of work we are known for across the limestone belt around Malmesbury, Tetbury and Corsham.

Laid for a period setting

Cotswold stone is laid on a full mortar bed, with the jointing judged to suit an older property and the falls set so water runs cleanly away. We seal where the stone calls for it. The result is a patio that looks settled and right from the day it is finished.

Built on the right base

As with any patio, what is underneath decides the lifespan. We dig to firm ground, build the base for the conditions, and set the drainage properly. Arrange a consultation and we will help you get a patio that sits with your home and the local stone.

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  Porcelain patios

  Porcelain patios laid on a full adhesive bed by installers who lay them properly, because we will not warranty slabs we did not lay.

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  Indian sandstone patios

  Indian sandstone patios laid on a full mortar bed, with the riven character that suits a period garden.

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  Natural stone patios

  Natural stone patios in sandstone, limestone and Cotswold stone, laid to make the most of the stone's character.

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  Pathways

  Garden paths in stone, gravel and porcelain that tie the garden together and last.

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  York stone patios

  York stone patios in genuine riven Yorkshire sandstone, a timeless, characterful surface that suits period and country property.

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  Limestone patios

  Limestone patios with a soft, natural finish that sits beautifully with the local stone and period property.

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  Cotswold stone walling

  Garden and boundary walls in Cotswold stone, built to sit right with the local vernacular.

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  Natural stone patios

  Natural stone patios in sandstone, limestone and Cotswold stone, laid to make the most of the stone's character.

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  Walling

  Dry-stone and Cotswold-stone walling, garden walls and retaining walls, built in the local stone.

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Source: Gardenscape. Figures as of 2026-06-03.

• Can you match my patio to the local Cotswold stone?

  Yes. Matching the stone, the colour, the riven character and the jointing so the patio sits with a period or stone property is the heart of this work, especially in the conservation villages of the limestone belt.

• Does Cotswold stone suit a listed property?

  It is often the most sympathetic choice. On listed and conservation property we work in matched local stone with traditional detailing, and we confirm any consents that apply before we start.

• Is Cotswold stone hard-wearing outdoors?

  Yes, laid properly on a sound base and sealed where needed. It weathers gently and gracefully, which is part of why it sits so well in an older garden.

• Where do you lay Cotswold stone patios?

  Across the limestone belt and beyond, including Malmesbury, Tetbury, Corsham, Cirencester, Sherston and the surrounding villages, as well as anywhere a stone-built property suits it.