Useful links
Walking in the Cotswolds
www.thecotswoldgateway.co.uk
The beauty of the area, the very high standard of footpaths and the ease of the hills
makes The Cotswolds the best area in the Uk for walking that is within everybody's
capabilities. Ask for our maps or a picnic and get out there!
Hire one of our classic old Dutch Bicycles(coming soon!)
Who says the age of classic romance is over? Complete with one of our handy local
maps and a brown paper parcel tied up with string, filled with a few of your favourite
things. Tring tring...
Picnic
From a quiet a deux by the river to an evening opera in the grounds of a stately
home we can provide the wicker basket, food, wine, pillows and rugs to make reclining
on grass a little more relaxing.
Cotswold Woollen Weavers
dspace.dial.pipex.com/town/plaza/hk67
This fascinating place is on the must see list of Cotswold tourist attractions. See
the only working weaving mill in the south of England or browse in the excellent
clothing shop, art gallery and coffee house, 2 minutes walk from us.
Cotswold Wildlife Park
www.cotswoldwildlifepark.co.uk
Children absolutely love this place, they can mingle with freely roaming lions, take the
toy train around the park or stroke a Zebra. Highly recommended. 2 miles from us.
Stratford upon Avon
www.rsc.org.uk
Is this a vision of Shakespeare's Theatre I see before me? Indeed it is my
lord.... Ask us about what's on
Fish!
www.lechladetrout.co.uk
We are lucky to have some superb local waters for both course and fly fishing. Why not take
a lesson at the local Lechlade Fly Fishing School, we're happy to cook your catch. Less
than 2 miles away.
Bourton on the Water
www.bourtoninfo.com
The very essence of the Cotswolds. Very cute and well worth a visit.
Blenheim Palace
www.blenheimpalace.com
The seat of the Dukes of Marlborough since the early 18th Century. Leave plenty of time
to stroll the grounds, marvel at the interiors or flick through a few of Winston
Churchill's memoirs...
Cheltenham & Cheltenham Racecourse
www.cheltenham.co.uk
Take the local waters or shop in one of the larger towns in the area. Famous for
Cheltenham Racecourse, home to the Gold Cup and many, many other excellent fixtures.
We can arrange a very inexpensive chauffeur service in an enormous Renault Espace, a
Rolls Royce or even a Helicopter. Giddy Up!
Cirencester ( Roman City of Corinium )
www.cirencester.gov.uk
The finest city in the Cotswolds, home of the woollen trade, a fine cathedral and some
wonderful shops. Saturday has a lovely farmers market and this place is an absolute
pleasure to stroll around. We even have our very own private parking for you in the
heart of the town!
Cotswold Water Park
www.waterpark.org/
Fishing, bird watching, cycle hire, kayaking, picnic spot, sailing, waterskiing and
nature reserve. 3 miles from us.
Kelmscott Manor
Home of William Morris, poet, scholar, philanthropist, leader of the Arts & Crafts
movement and the man responsible for most of those instantly recognisable Liberty
prints. Underrated place to visit. Also next door to our sausage supplier.
Fairford Air Tattoo
www.rafcte.com
Largest Air Show in the UK.
Golf
www.burfordgolfclub.co.uk/extra2.html
There are some great courses nearby and we can book a few holes on your behalf.
Avebury Stones/ Rollright Stones
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-avebury
Truly ancient, a veritable alternative to Stonehenge.
Oxford
www.oxford.gov.uk
Dreaming amongst the academic spires, shopping or following in Inspector Morse's footsteps,
Oxford offers many good reasons why it is one of the most visted places in the world. It
is big and it is clever.
Bicester Village
www.bicestervillage.com
Shopping Heaven, this is where all the top designers sell their stuff at up to 90% off. Don't
say I didn't warn your credit cards.
Batsford Arboretum
www.batsarb.co.uk
Lots of trees, amazing colours in Autumn.
Daylesford Farm Shop
www.daylesfordorganic.com
Owned by the Bamfords (of JCB Digger fame) this is probably the finest farm shop in
Britain. Make a serious detour to see their incredible edibles.
Cotswold Antique Dealers Association
www.cotswolds-antiques-art.com
The surrounding area is packed with amazing arcades and antique shops, ask us for a guide.
Burford
www.burfordgolfclub.co.uk
One of the best villages in all England, tea and scones have never been so civilised.
Bibury
www.bibury.org/bibury-photographs.htm
Another amazing village with its own trout farm and babbling brooks a plenty.
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