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Quick Guide to the Cotswolds Decide which of our beautiful towns and villages to stay in. Ten Things to Do Whatever the Weather Top ideas for great days out. Sunshine optional! Retail Therapy From designer and high street to shabby chic, we’ve got it all.
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Creative Experience Discover a new talent on a wide variety of courses and workshops.
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The Great Outdoors Get out and about in the beautiful Cotswold countryside. Looking for Adventure? From zorbing to horse-riding, fishing to water sports – you’ll find it all in the Cotswolds. Wild Encounters Discover more about the area of outstanding natural beauty and wonderful wildlife in the Cotswolds. Wine & Dine Enjoy a warm Cotswolds welcome at these great places to eat and drink. Messing About on the Water Don’t let the lack of coastline put you off a water-filled Cotswolds holiday.
26 Welcome to the Cotswolds, home to breathtaking countryside and a place you’ll never forget. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing escape in one of our fabulous hotels, pubs or cottages or planning an action-packed weekend of outdoor activities and adventures, you’ll find it in the beautiful Cotswold countryside. Lose yourself in our stunning scenery; enjoy world class food, drink and shopping; meander through picturesque villages and bustling market towns or simply soak up the atmosphere at one of our wonderful festivals and events.
TV & Film Locations Walk in the footsteps of your favourite TV and movie stars. Gardens, Castles & Stately Homes You’ll find gorgeous gardens, superb stately homes and castles galore. Heritage & History Our top ten ideas for a historical day out in the Cotswolds.
Quirky Cotswolds Looking for days out with a difference? You’ve come to the right place!
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23 - 30 May
9 June - 2 August
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The Festival, Cheltenham
Winchcombe Festival of Music & Arts
Longborough Festival Opera
The Festival of British Eventing, Gatcombe Park
1 - 30 April SITE16 – Stroud Valleys Contemporary Arts Festival and Open Studio Trails 22 April – 1 May Wotton-under-Edge Arts Festival
27 - 29 May Lechlade Music Festival 30 May Tetbury Woolsack Races 3 - 19 June
2 - 3 July Cotswold Show, Cirencester
26 - 28 August Stroud Fringe Festival
6 - 17 July
27 - 28 August
Cheltenham Music Festival
Phoenix Festival, Cirencester
8 - 10 July
3 - 8 September
Broadway Arts Festival
Royal International Air Tattoo, Fairford
Jazz Festival, Cheltenham
3 - 4 June
8 - 18 July
7 - 16 October
30 April - 23 May
Cotswold Olimpick Games and Scuttlebrook Wake
Brewin Dolphin Cheltenham Cricket Festival
The Times Cheltenham Literature Festival
Stroud International Textiles Select Festival and Open Studio Trails
7 - 9 June
9 - 10 July
13 - 15 November
Bledington Music Festival
Tewkesbury Medieval Festival
8 - 21 May
7 - 12 June
22 - 31 July
The Open Meeting Cheltenham Racecourse
Chipping Campden Music Festival
The Times Cheltenham Science Festival
46th Guiting Music Festival
27 April - 2 May
20 - 22 May
History Festival, Gloucester
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Winchcombe Cotswolds Walking Festival
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Beautiful countryside, chic accommodation, colourful markets, quirky events and shopping… the stunning towns and villages of the Cotswolds will always surprise you!
The north... Whilst the rightly famous and popular towns of the north Cotswolds such as Cheltenham, Broadway, Bourton-on-the-Water or Burford feature in every guidebook, head off the beaten track and you can unearth hidden gems such as Bourton-on-the-Hill or Naunton. Each of the better known market towns such as Chipping Campden, Moreton-in-Marsh and Stow-on-the-Wold has a cluster of villages around it and these are decidedly Cotswold in character and well worth investigating. Winchcombe is an unspoilt market town set on the Cotswold edge. It’s known as being a centre for walkers and is a great place to base yourself if you want to enjoy the rural Cotswolds. A stay in the north Cotswolds brings Stratford upon Avon and Oxford into perfect range for day visits.
The south... The south Cotswolds covers the area around Cirencester and the Stroud Valleys – continuing down to north Wiltshire and towns such as Tetbury and Malmesbury. Basing yourself here puts Bristol and Bath within easy reach. The Cotswold Water Park is an incredible place for leisure offering sports, walks and a beach based around 150 lakes in 40 square miles. Despite its size, it is a well-kept secret just a few miles from Cirencester. The ‘Five Valleys’ meet at the town of Stroud; linked by the lofty heights of Rodborough, Minchinhampton and Selsley Commons. Many artists and craftspeople live in these peaceful, hidden valleys. The surrounding pretty towns of Nailsworth, Painswick, Fairford, Lechlade-on-Thames and Tetbury are all lovely Cotswold market towns. Whichever part of the Cotswolds you choose, the advice is to really make yourself at home by staying a little longer.
Image opposite: Arlington Row, Bibury. This page: Montpellier, Cheltenham; Family farm fun; Broadway; Cotswold Morris Dancing; Northleach; Bourtonon-the-Water; Cotswold Olimpick Games, Chipping Campden.
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Cheltenham Spa This Regency town is internationally renowned for its breathtaking cultural, sporting and annual events programme. As the Cultural Centre for the Cotswolds, Cheltenham offers a festival for everyone from dancing to horse-racing and literature, plus comedy and concerts at Cheltenham Town Hall. Historic architecture includes the stunning Grade I listed Pittville Pump Room, with The Wilson offering a dynamic exhibition programme and collections of international significance. Quality accommodation, shopping, and many dining options make this a town for all seasons. Map ref: F3/4
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This lovely town is home to the 12th century Berkeley Castle, which is the oldest inhabited castle in England, and Dr. Jenner’s House, once the home of the pioneer of the smallpox vaccination. Map ref: C6
William Morris once called Bibury ‘the most beautiful village in England’ and it is still one of the prettiest today. Home to Bibury Trout Farm.
Broadway Famously beautiful and popular throughout the year. Lined with some great shops, restaurants, hotels and plenty of antique shops with Broadway Tower as an iconic viewpoint overlooking the town. Map ref: H2
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Burford Full of Cotswold stone houses with hidden secrets that can be glimpsed through narrow alleyways and courtyards. A renowned centre for the antiques trade. Map ref: J5
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Bourton-on-the-Water One of the most famous Cotswold villages where you can enjoy the River Windrush with its beautiful bridges and the town’s excellent visitor attractions. Map ref: I4
Chipping Campden One of the best preserved and most historically important towns with a famously beautiful high street, lovely thatched cottages and elegant market hall. Map ref: I1
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A bustling, buzzing, working Cotswold market town at the ‘Gateway to the Cotswolds’. It’s a fantastic place to visit with a great choice of independent shops.
On the Cotswold Way and surrounded by hills, making it a great base for walks and Cotswold views. Nearby Uley is home to a nationally acclaimed arts centre.
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Sits on a stretch of the River Coln offering delightful walks in quiet countryside. The great glory here is the parish ‘wool church’ with a complete set of 28 medieval stained glass windows. Map ref: I6
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Cirencester Cirencester is a must-see thriving market town at the heart of the Cotswolds with ancient origins. The town was one of the most important places in Roman Britain, making the Corinium Museum worth a visit. The town mixes old with new, having a vibrant arts centre with workshops, Britain’s oldest open air swimming pool and beautiful abbey grounds. The amazing selection of independent shops and restaurants sit alongside the ‘woolgothic’ church, which dominates the marketplace. Map ref: G6
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Gloucester Rich in history, the city boasts a wealth of architectural gems, numerous visitor attractions, a Premiership Rugby team and can truly be regarded as a great English city. Besides the awe-inspiring cathedral, Gloucester’s waterside location and Victorian Docks feature Gloucester Quays outlet centre, a mix of cafes and museums. Map ref: E4
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Lechlade-on-Thames On the River Thames and a lovely spot for boat trips, fishing and picnics on the banks. Nearby Kelmscott Manor was the summer home of William Morris for 25 years. Map ref: J6 Minchinhampton A delightful market town with a good choice of cafés and breathtaking views of the Stroud Valleys from the common. Map ref: E6
Stanton, Stanway & Snowshill Three of the most beautiful villages of the Cotswolds; Stanton is lovely, has a fabulous pub and outstanding views. Stanway is host to a magnificent manor house and a 300 foot water fountain and Snowshill has a wonderful Manor and Lavender Farm as attractions. Map ref: H2 Painswick Valley
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Stow-on-the-Wold
A bustling town which hosts the largest open air street market in the Cotswolds. The annual September Moreton Show is a major celebration of past and present farming life. Map ref: J2
The highest of the Cotswold towns and famous as a centre for antiques, boutique shops and places to stop and refuel. Visit St Edwards Church, which used to hold prisoners in the English Civil War. Map ref: I3
Nailsworth An artistic town renowned for its award-winning restaurants, pubs, cafés, food emporium and a celebrated bakery (home to The Fabulous Baker Brothers) as well as independent shopping. Map ref: E6
Northleach A working Cotswold town with a lovely market square where you will get a sense of real life in the Cotswolds. Map ref: H4
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Painswick Surrounded by marvellous walking country, Painswick is one of the finest Cotswold towns and sits on the Cotswold Way. The Rococo Gardens and Laurie Lee’s Slad are nearby. Map ref: E5 8
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Tewkesbury Situated where the Rivers Severn and Avon meet, Tewkesbury has a character all of its own and is one of the few places in the Cotswold area where you will see black and white half–timbered buildings. In fact, there are almost 400 listed buildings and this makes it popular with visitors who also enjoy spending time on the riverbanks, visiting the heritage centre and admiring the elegant Abbey. Map ref: F2
Cotswold stone cottages enhanced by black and white timber buildings, narrow side streets and charming houses make up the centre of this fabulous town. Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe Pottery and the Steam Railway are close by. Map ref: G3
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Probably the most photographed villages in the Cotswolds... The Slaughters Considered to be some of the prettiest villages in the Cotswolds attracting visitors from all over the world. Map ref: I3
Tetbury The Market House is at the heart of the town dating back to the 17th century, and is still used regularly for markets. The town holds many events including the annual Woolsack Races.
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Brimming with independent shops, cafÊs, galleries and a lovely museum, bohemian Stroud is home to one of the best farmers’ markets in the country. Here you will find an eclectic mix of shops selling everything from fossils to fairies and vintage to vinyl, sitting against the dramatic backdrop of the beautiful Five Valleys. Stroud is known as a centre for contemporary arts, as well as its canal, commons, woollen mill heritage and colourful festivals. Map ref: E6
Nestling under the Cotswold edge, overlooking the Severn Vale, this town is an excellent centre for walkers with some lovely shops. Map ref: D7
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Go wild... With breathtaking scenery and wonderful walks, the Cotswold hills are a great place for a gentle wander or something more strenuous. You’ll be spoilt for choice for al fresco eating spots. Picnic somewhere spectacular like Minchinhampton Common or along the Cotswold Way.
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Get some (retail) therapy! We’ve everything from gorgeous, independent boutiques to designer outlets at Gloucester Quays and Cheltenham’s Promenade. Bargain hunters will love the huge array of antique shops all over the Cotswolds too. Talk to the animals... Ever come eye to eye with a giraffe or held a chick or rabbit? The Cotswold Wildlife Park and Cotswold Farm Park have lots of activities allowing you to get up close and personal to animals big and small.
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Festival fun... The Cotswolds are famous for a whole host of large family festivals, fayres and markets, from the Science and Literature Festivals in Cheltenham to the annual Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford and wonderful farmers’ markets all year round.
19 March - 12 September Hare Festival, Cirencester 13 May - September Giffords Circus on tour across Cotswolds 27 - 30 May South Cerney Street Fair and Duck Race 3 - 5 June Wychwood Festival, Cheltenham Racecourse 25 June Northleach Charter Fair 25 June Dursley Festival
Make a splash... Enjoy boat trips from Tewkesbury, Gloucester, Lechlade-on-Thames, Saul and Ebley near Stroud or try your hand at numerous water sports at the Cotswold Water Park.
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TURN OVER A NEW LEAF... Looking for somewhere to wear the kids out? Kick up some leaves and enjoy the natural environment at our two beautiful arboreta at Westonbirt and Batsford. Explore from above at Westonbirt’s new treetop walkway.
Go birding... Why not cuddle a duckling at the Downy Duckling Days at Slimbridge Wetland Centre, watch the penguins being fed at Birdland Park and Gardens or have a go at flying a bird of prey at the Cotswold Falconry Centre?
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WATCH HISTORY COME ALIVE... Become a Roman at Cirencester’s Corinium Museum, dress up in royal costumes at Sudeley Castle or re-live the Arts and Crafts period at the home of William Morris at Kelmscott Manor.
LET OFF STEAM... Experience life in miniature at the Model Village in Bourton-on-the-Water (now Grade II listed), or visit the Cotswold Motoring Museum overflowing with vintage and classic vehicles. Head back in time on the GWR steam railway.
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FROM CLASSIC TO CONTEMPORARY, BOUTIQUE TO BUDGET, THE COTSWOLDS HAS IT ALL
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hatever your style, the Cotswolds offers a huge range of fantastic shopping opportunities – from shabby chic and vintage to high end designer clothing. Meander through the lanes of our lovely towns and villages to find an eclectic mix of clothes and interior ideas, antiques and bookshops as well as a whole host of food and farmers’ markets, cafés and restaurants.
Corn Hall which hosts regular craft fairs and food markets. Visit the charming medieval town of Tewkesbury for the chance to sample Old Spot Pig Pie and Tewkesbury mustard balls in the 1471 deli or to browse the lovely range of shops offering gifts with a difference.
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If designer shopping is your style, Gloucester Quays or the Promenade in Cheltenham are home to big designer names. Cheltenham’s Montpellier and the Suffolks are full of independent shops. Find time to wander through the lanes of Cirencester, a rural market town full of cafés, restaurants and quirky stores as well as the newly restored
Bohemian Stroud sells everything from fossils to fairies and is home to specialist vintage, vinyl and book shops. Further north in the beautiful Cotswold hill villages, you’ll find wonderful antique and vintage shops – the perfect places to hunt for a bargain. For more ideas about shopping in the Cotswolds, download our Vintage & Modern Touring Routes free of charge from www.cotswoldsvintagetours.com or www.cotswolds.com/vintage.
DIARY DATES March Made in Moreton, Moreton-in-Marsh 25 - 28 March Gloucester Quays Spring Fest, Gloucester 25 April Vintage Fair, Tewkesbury 14 - 15 & 21 - 22 May Open Studio Artists Weekends, Stroud Valleys 17 July Art Couture Festival, Painswick 3 - 20 December Christmas Market, Cheltenham
Image opposite: Highgrove Shop, Tetbury. This page: Beechwood Shopping Centre, Cheltenham; Vintage shopping, Cotswolds; Gloucester Antiques; Crafts in Cirencester.
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relax & unwind Luxurious Cotswold manor houses such as Barnsley House near Cirencester, Calcot Manor near Tetbury, Cotswold House Hotel & Spa in Chipping Campden, Ellenborough Park near Cheltenham and Wyck Hill House Hotel near Stow-on-the-Wold are havens of relaxation offering extensive spa and pampering treatments. The new spa at the Kings Head Hotel in the heart of Cirencester provides a unique, subterranean vaulted space to unwind. Day visitors can enjoy Britain’s only natural thermal spa at Bath Thermae, where you can relax in the warm, mineral-rich waters of an open-air rooftop pool overlooking this beautiful, historic city. Plenty of other day spas or overnight retreats can be found throughout the Cotswolds to enjoy a relaxing break.
SWEET TREATS There are some fabulous locations in the Cotswolds to treat yourself to the tradition of afternoon tea. Depending on the time of year, enjoy high tea on the lawn surrounded by beautiful gardens, or sit down and relax in front of a cosy log fire. Ellenborough Park provides grand surroundings for afternoon tea in their Great Hall, while Thornbury Castle, once owned by Henry VIII, offers a truly historic setting. At Lords of the Manor in Upper Slaughter and Barnsley House, indulge in afternoon tea amongst gorgeous gardens.
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Mayfield House, near Malmesbury, is a good tip for a traditional Cotswold cream tea, and Three Ways House near Chipping Campden, home of the worldfamous Pudding Club, is an obvious choice.
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Images opposite: Calcot Manor near Tetbury; Kings Head, Cirencester; Ellenborough Park near Cheltenham; Thornbury Castle. This page: Thermae Bath Spa; Barnsley House.
Take some time out from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and recharge your batteries in the Cotswolds. For true indulgence, spoil yourself as a day visitor or overnight guest at one of the Cotswolds’ luxurious spa hotels. Enjoy a taste of quintessential England and tempt your taste buds with a Cotswold afternoon tea of finger sandwiches, scones, clotted cream and sweet treats.
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creative EXPERIENCE Artists in residence Hole yourself up in beautiful surroundings and learn a new skill such as painting, music, writing or photography. New Brewery Arts in Cirencester and Hawkwood College near Stroud host a year-round programme of interesting courses.
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The Corinium Museum in Cirencester and the Museum in the Park in Stroud host workshops including jewellery, mosaics and painting. The Wilson in Cheltenham holds free family drop-in workshops the last Sunday of every month, while Nature in Art in Twigworth runs courses ranging from botanical drawing to willow art.
Get out and about amongst nature and study some rural skills such as the art of dry-stone walling or an introduction to scything with the Cotswold Conservation Board. Learn from professional photographers in the most amazing natural settings such as Batsford, Westonbirt and Slimbridge WWT.
The Cotswolds offers a host of creative and quirky recreational courses to inspire. This page: New Brewery Arts; Nature in Art; The Cookery School at Thyme, Southrop. Opposite: Views from The Cotswold Way.
GET COOKING Perfect your culinary skills or learn the art of bread or cheese-making at some of the famous cookery schools in the Cotswolds. With provenance and seasonality being so important, here’s your chance to learn about cooking from field to fork, in restored barns and state-of-the-art kitchens tucked away in beautiful, rural settings. For a truly natural experience, Daylesford Organic and The Cookery School at Thyme offer foraging amongst their many courses. At Foodworks, you can learn how to cook with game or at Abbey Home Farm, reproduce some delicious vegetarian recipes. The best bit of course, sampling your work for lunch! 16
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Outdoors Immerse yourself in the Great Cotswold Outdoors by exploring on foot or by bike.
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Images: Coaley Peak near Dursley; Fishing at Bibury Trout Farm; Horseriding in the Cotswolds; Cycling near Guiting Power.
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flat towpaths to gentle slopes and sharper escarpments. These differences in terrain give every level of cyclist a chance to enjoy an extensive network of routes, including quiet lanes and Sustrans Route 45.
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Many of the villages and market towns have their own walking trails, while a few hold annual walking festivals. The Cotswold Voluntary Wardens organise hundreds of free, guided walks throughout the area.
Cycling is very popular in the Cotswolds with routes ranging from
The Cotswolds & Severn Vale 7-day Cycling Route is a circular touring map of the area. It’s divided into seven 30-mile circular or linear routes, featuring ideas for where to stop, eat and stay.
The area also offers fantastic off-road cycling. A network of tracks designated as byways and bridleways makes off-road cycling one of the best ways to discover the area.
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adventure? There’s plenty of adventure in the Cotswolds, from gentler pursuits to a rush of adrenaline.
Undercover adventure The Warehouse in Gloucester and Far Peak Campsite near Northleach provide excellent climbing and bouldering facilities. Stroud’s Rush Skatepark is one of Europe’s largest indoor parks and caters for all levels of BMX riders and boarders. Opening in March 2016, the Flyup 417 mountain bike facility near Cheltenham will offer indoor riding barns as well as outdoor downhill tracks.
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The Cotswold Water Park is a great location for adventure on the water. All kinds of water sports are available from sailing to kayaking and stand-up paddle boarding to water-skiing. Adrenaline seekers can head for the Severn Bore and surf the phenomenon of the inland wave. For a more leisurely pastime, fishing lakes such as Watermark Fisheries offer specimen trout and coarse fishing.
What better way to observe the beauty of the Cotswolds, than from up above? Enjoy serene views of the rolling landscape from a hot air balloon or a bird’s eye-view from a glider or paraglider. At Gloucestershire Airport, you can take the controls on a trial helicopter flight or experience the rush of adrenaline as you flip upside down on a wing-walk.
Climb the stairway to heaven or take a leap of faith at Head 4 Heights near the Water Park. Visit one of the many stables and saddle up for a day. Or if you prefer to keep your feet on the ground, brush up your swing at a beautifully located golf course. Sharpen your mind with some target practice, clay-pigeon or archery style. Some of the shooting schools, like Prescott Shooting, offer ‘Have a Go’ days.
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29 August Winchcombe Country Show 3 September Moreton Show, Moreton in Marsh
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is a big year for the Cotswolds as we celebrate 50 years of being designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Throughout the year, the Cotswolds Conservation Board is planning a number of celebrations to encourage everyone to protect and enhance this beautiful landscape. Find out more about some of the special events planned by visiting www.cotswoldsaonb.org.uk As a protected landscape, there are plenty of opportunities to discover a variety of flora and fauna including numerous types of orchid and rare butterflies such as The Duke of Burgundy, Marbled White and Adonis Blue. Join the Cotswold Voluntary Wardens who organise hundreds of free walks throughout the area, and explore with the experts.
While the Cotswolds is famed for its beautiful wild landscapes, it is also a great area to spot more unusual wildlife. Stroll along the famous giraffe walkway at the Cotswold Wildlife Park or marvel at the Asiatic lions and white rhinos in the animal enclosures. For fans of feathered wildlife, the Cotswold Falconry Centre has free daily flying displays of some of its 150 rare and unusual birds. You can watch the pelicans, flamingos and penguins being fed at Birdland Park & Gardens or discover more about their 65 million year old ancestors by walking the Jurassic Journey Trail. Slimbridge Wildfowl & Wetland Centre offers the chance to hand-feed the birds, go on a Landrover safari or follow the wildlife trails, while Adam Henson’s Cotswold Farm Park is home to a variety of rare breed animals and a great family day out.
Image opposite: Giraffe Walkway at Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens. This page: Marbled White Butterfly; Enjoying the Cotswold view; Falconry display; Walking on Stroud Commons; Cotswold Lion Sheep.
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wine&dine Fresh, fabulous and found locally, the Cotswolds offers an amazing range of quality food and drink.
Pick up delicious local produce at one of our Farmers’ Markets, see page 44. For information visit www.cotswolds.com or download the Cotswolds App.
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he Cotswolds has earned itself a well-deserved reputation with foodies, not only for the quality of eateries throughout the area (including a sprinkling of Michelin stars), but also for the array of produce on offer.
Gourmands will love the choice of farm shops and specialist shops such as Daylesford Organic, William’s Fishmarket & Foodhall in Nailsworth and The Cotswold Cheese Company in Moreton-in-Marsh and Stow-on-the-Wold.
Single Gloucester cheese and Gloucester Old Spot pork have been awarded Protected Designation of Origin status. Smart’s has become well-known for making the Double Gloucester for the famous Cooper’s Hill Cheese-Rolling.
Both new Gloucester Services (M5) have become destinations in their own right showcasing local produce. There are lots of established food festivals in the Cotswolds. Check the diary dates to find out more.
Other local favourites include Tewkesbury mustard, Bibury trout, Stinking Bishop cheese and Hobbs House bread. Farmers’ markets take place regularly in most of our towns, as well as some smaller Cotswold villages.
Don’t miss a traditional Cotswold afternoon tea or, for something stronger, a pint of local ale in a traditional country pub. The Gloucestershire Ale Trail highlights some of the Cotswolds’ outstanding craft breweries.
DIARY DATES 14 May The Cheltenham Wine Festival, Cheltenham Town Football Club 21 May Witney Festival of Food and Drink 10 - 12 June Cheltenham Food & Drink Festival 25 - 26 June Tewkesbury Food & Drink Festival 22 - 24 July 40th Cotswold Beer Festival, Postlip Hall, Winchcombe 22 - 24 July Gloucester Quays Food Festival 26 - 27 August Frocester Beer Festival 26 - 28 August The Big Feastival, Kingham 9 - 10 September Moreton Beer Festival, Moreton-in-Marsh 11 September Broadway Food Festival www.cotswolds.com/whats-on
Image opposite: The Beaufort Dining Room at Ellenborough Park. This page: Café Culture in Cheltenham; The Bell Inn at Sapperton; Emily Watkins, Chef at the Kingham Plough; Farmers’ Market; The Kings Head, Cirencester.
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The Cotswolds are criss-crossed by rivers, streams and canals Don’t miss the spectacle of The Severn Bore tidal wave sweeping up the River Severn DIARY DATES Seasonal Severn Bore Tidal Wave May Lechlade Duck Race 16 - 17 July Cotswold 226 Triathlon, Ashton Keynes, Cotswold Water Park 29 August Football in the River, Bourton-on-the-Water 26 December Bibury Duck Race www.cotswolds.com/whats-on
Medieval Wool Industry Water is a constant theme through the past and present of the Cotswolds and played its part in the medieval wool industry that brought wealth to the area. Gently flowing, shallow Cotswold rivers, which were perfect for washing wool, can be seen at Rack Island at Bibury, where wool was washed and dried for market. At villages such as Blockley, you can visit mill gardens like Mill Dene and in beautiful Lower Slaughter, the River Windrush flows past The Old Mill. Cotswold Canals The town of Stroud, at the heart of five beautiful valleys, is celebrating its watery heritage by restoring the Stroudwater Canal to its former glory. Here you
can explore the historic woollen mills connection as you walk or cycle along the towpath, perhaps spotting a kingfisher or two. Enjoy a leisurely boat trip from Ebley Mill or Saul Junction. Cotswold Rivers The River Thames starts near Kemble, and continues past William Morris’s house at Kelmscott to London. At Tewkesbury, Shakespeare’s River Avon and the River Severn meet at this wonderfully well-preserved medieval market town highly popular for boat trips. The Thames Path and Severn Way are popular with walkers and Slimbridge Wetland Centre can be found on the banks of the Severn, perfect for spotting river wildlife.
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lark about Chavenage House was used as a setting for ‘Lark Rise to Candleford’ the great British drama set in the 19th century.
SWOON... The BBC’s remake of ‘Poldark’, the romantic saga set in 18th-century Cornwall is based on the novels of Winston Graham. Chavenage House featured as the Poldark family home.
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In the latest ‘Cinderella’ film, Blenheim Palace was used as one of the locations. The Grand and Bladon Bridges set the scene for the carriage journey to the Palace when Cinderella goes to the ball.
The Cotswold manor Stanway House featured in the film ‘The Libertine’ where Johnny Depp plays a debauched 17th century poet.
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SHERLOCK Cheltenham has been used numerous times as a film location. Benedict Cumberbatch was filmed at The Daffodil restaurant for ‘Sherlock’.
country file The Cotswolds features regularly in ‘Countryfile’ where presenter Adam Henson has his farm park.
CALLING ALL MUGGLES Gloucester Cathedral has been used in many of the ‘Harry Potter’ films as Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, the setting for most of Harry’s adventures. ‘Alice Through the Looking Glass’ and ‘Sherlock’ were also filmed in the historic setting of Gloucester.
WE like you, ‘Just as you are’ ‘Bridget Jones’s Diary’ was filmed in the beautiful Cotswold village of Snowshill where there is a snowy Christmas scene just before the family festive party.
Lord Grantham comes to the Cotswolds The Cotswold village of Bampton doubles as the fictional village of Downton in the hit drama series ‘Downton Abbey’. Many of the houses, church and pub exteriors have been used in the filming.
WOLF HALL Many Cotswold locations have been used for the filming in ‘Wolf Hall’ including Chavenage House, Chastleton House, Berkeley Castle and Gloucester Cathedral, all superb Cotswold buildings.
cider with rosie A new BBC drama retells the vivid memoir of Laurie Lee’s childhood during and after WW1. The Cotswold village of Miserden doubles as ‘Slad’, where the book was set. Download the Official Cotswolds App today
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In late spring and summer, the herbaceous borders at Hidcote Manor, Snowshill Manor, Sezincote Gardens and Bourton House Garden will surprise and delight. Kiftsgate Court and Sudeley Castle’s Queens’ Garden - named after the four English queens that walked within – become beautifully fragrant with roses.
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DIARY DATES Feb - March Snowdrops at Colesbourne Park, Newark Park & Painswick Rococo Gardens 22 - 23 April Gardens Illustrated Festival, Tetbury 17 – 19 June Blenheim Palace Flower Show 18 - 19 June 2016 Open Gardens in Chipping Campden and across area 16 July Stroud Country Show www.cotswolds.com/whats-on
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isits to gardens are often associated with summertime, but here in the Cotswolds, gardens bloom and burst with colour throughout all seasons of the year. The Cotswold year begins with the first flush of snowdrops where, in early spring, Painswick Rococo Garden, Colesbourne Park and Newark Park – a former Tudor hunting lodge – are must-visit locations. As the days begin to warm and daffodils make a welcome appearance, gardens all over the Cotswolds start bursting into life. Historic woodland, such as Woodchester Park, and the Gloucestershire Wildlife Nature Reserves offer lovely walks for bluebell spotting, while Cheltenham’s parks and Batsford and Westonbirt Arboreta become awash with blossom.
Broadway Tower is the highest little castle in the Cotswolds. This was the brainchild of the great 18th century landscape designer Capability Brown. The grounds of Blenheim Palace, birthplace of Winston Churchill, were also landscaped by Brown. Historic Berkeley and Thornbury Castles are located in the south Cotswolds. Berkeley dates back to the 12th century and was the scene of the murder of Edward II. Walk in the footsteps of King Henry VIII by staying at Thornbury as he did on his honeymoon with Anne Boleyn. For more recent royal connections, Highgrove House, the current residence of HRH the Prince of Wales, offers pre-booked tours of the beautiful gardens. If the heat of summer gets too much, head to Jacobean-era Stanway House, where the world’s tallest gravity-fed water fountain will help cool you down. As summer turns to autumn and the trees take on a golden hue, dramatic colours can be seen throughout the ancient beech woodlands of the Cotswolds. Be sure not to miss the spectacular leaf displays at Batsford and Westonbirt.
gardens & castles Image opposite: The Berkeley Castle Tropical Butterfly House. This page: Sezincote Gardens; Bourton House Garden; Stanway Fountain; Blenheim Palace; Sudeley Castle; Painswick Rococo Garden; Enjoying the Arboreta.
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DIARY DATES
get arts & crafty
3 - 8 May Chipping Campden Literature Festival 5 - 7 August 42nd Gloucestershire Steam Vintage & Country Extravaganza, South Cerney Airfield 4 September Tetbury Classic Car Show
Find out why the Cotswolds were a playground for the artists and writers behind the Arts and Crafts movement. Visit the former home of William Morris at Kelmscott Manor, explore the Court Barn Museum in Chipping Campden or meander through the ‘room’s created by Lawrence Johnston at Hidcote and marvel at the eclectic findings of Charles Wade at Snowshill Manor.
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SO PHOTOGENIC Gloucester Docks is a filmmakers’ favourite with scenes from numerous movies filmed there. But wander the warehouses, flour mills and timber yards to get a feel for life in the late 1800s.
8 - 11 September Heritage Open Days across the area 28 October Henry III Celebrations, Gloucester 17 - 20 November Gloucester Quays Victorian Market www.cotswolds.com/whats-on
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King George III’s visit to Cheltenham in the 1780s made it the fashionable place to be seen. Why not taste the waters at Pittville Pump Room, catch a concert or just wander the beautiful Regency landscape and admire the architecture?
8 glorious landscapes Celebrate the 300th anniversary of the birth of Capability Brown by visiting one of his Cotswold creations – the stunning landscape at Blenheim Palace or the unique folly Broadway Tower with its amazing views across the countryside.
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Find out at Chedworth Roman Villa, one of the finest in Britain or, for a great introduction to local history, pop into the Corinium Museum in Cirencester.
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Ruled by just three Medieval families for hundreds of years, Tewkesbury was the site of the penultimate and decisive battle of the Wars of the Roses and is re-enacted in a world-renowned festival every year during the second week of July.
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The design of Cotswold churches, houses and manors was influenced by the great wealth generated by the wool trade. Discover where wool was processed in the Stroud Valleys or visit the working textile trade museum Gig Mill in Nailsworth to find out more.
king of the castles Discover the tomb of Katherine Parr at Sudeley Castle or stay the night at Thornbury where Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn spent their honeymoon. Don’t miss Francis Drake’s cabin chest at Berkeley Castle!
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HERITAGE
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You can’t move in the Cotswolds without bumping into something old! We’re home to Britain’s oldest inn, The Porch House in Stow-on-the-Wold, a picturesque town famous as the site of the last battle of the English Civil War. Most Cotswold towns were originally built by the Saxons and you’ll also find numerous beauty spots including Painswick Beacon, a former Celtic hilltop fort, and the Neolithic long barrow Hetty Pegler’s Tump. There’s history around every corner but here are our...
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GO GOTHIC Experience the mysteries of Woodchester Mansion, a Gothic masterpiece that was never completed. There’s lots to do including spooky horror nights or walks amongst the resident bat population!
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Cotswolds QUIRKY
join in our quintessentially quirky events to find out what makes the cotswolds truly unique
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Some of the quirky Cotswold traditions passed down through the centuries can still be seen today. Join the locals and experience some of these for yourself. The world’s eyes will be on Rio in 2016, but the Cotswolds has its own ‘Olimpicks’. Taking place near Chipping Campden for over 400 years, this fun-packed day includes the traditional shin-kicking contest. Attracting spectators and competitors from all over the world, the annual Cheese Rolling at Cooper’s Hill sees a 9lb Double Gloucester cheese being rolled down an astonishingly steep hill, as competitors throw themselves after it. The winner keeps the cheese!
DIARY DATES 2 May Wacky Car Races, Tetbury
The world’s eyes will be on Rio in 2016, but the Cotswolds has its own ‘Olimpicks’
14 May Randwick Wap 30 May Tetbury Woolsack Races 30 May Cheese Rolling, Cooper’s Hill 3 - 4 June Cotswold Olimpick Games and Scuttlebrook Wake
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The origins of Tetbury Woolsack Races date back to the 17th century. Competitors run up a 1 in 4 hill carrying a sack on their back weighing up to 60lb, while the town comes alive with a street fair.
Tewkesbury Mop Fair is the largest street fair in Gloucestershire. It harks back to the 12th century with fairground rides, traditional games and sideshows in the town centre.
The centuries-old costumed procession of Randwick Wap is led by a mop-man and features a May Queen and Mayor, who get dipped in the village pond. It culminates in a fair with music and entertainment.
The colourful folk traditions of morris dancing, mummers’ plays and wassailing take place individually, or are sometimes combined together, and can be found throughout the Cotswolds.
Tewkesbury Mop Fair www.cotswolds.com/whats-on
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BROADWAY TOWER
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Hidcote, nr Chipping Campden Nuclear Bunker
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Discover this gorgeous garden of rooms with a surprise around every corner. The garden changes in harmony with the seasons so there's always something new to see.
01386 438333 nationaltrust.org.uk/hidcote
broadwaytower.co.uk | 01386 852390 Middle Hill Broadway Worcestershire WR12 7LB
A unique 18th century pleasure ground set in a hidden Cotswold valley
Licensed restaurant serving home made lunches and teas with many ingredients from our own Kitchen Garden
For gentle walks through our stunning tree collection; everything you need for the garden and allotment including gorgeous plants and gardening sundries; fabulous gifts and freshly-baked lunches and teas. Batsford Arboretum and Garden Centre is a wonderful day out all year round.
Gift Shop Anniversary Maze Open: Daily 11.00 - 17.00 10th Jan - 31st Oct 1/2 mile outside Painswick on B4073 Painswick Glos GL6 6TH 01452 813204
www.rococogarden.org.uk Painswick Rococo Garden Charity Number 110784
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Visit, www.batsarb.co.uk for information about our events and special group offers.
BATSFORD ARBORETUM AND GARDEN CENTRE Batsford, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire GL56 9AD 01386 701441 arboretum@batsfordfoundation.co.uk
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GLOUCESTER CATHEDRAL CHRISTMAS SERVICES
Attractions
Over 1000 years of History just waiting to be explored:
• Fan vaulted Cloister (see where Harry Potter was filmed) • The Great East Window • The Tomb of Edward II (the only Monarch’s tomb in the South West) • Family attractions such as the Whispering Gallery
all year round A wonder
2016 Highlights:
• 800th Anniversary of the Coronation of Henry III • 301st Three Choirs Festival • 365 days of services and events
• 15,000 trees • Seasonal trails • Great for families
Admission is FREE and we look forward to seeing you soon…
www.gloucestercathedral.org.uk @gloscathedral www.facebook.com/GloucesterCathedral
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TOFF MILWAY Kiftsgate Court Gardens Perched on the edge of the Cotswolds with wonderful views to the west, the gardens at Kiftsgate reflect gardening through the 20th century. The original gardens around the house are planted in colour themes separated by yew hedges. The sheltered lower gardens and pool were added later to create a Mediterranean atmosphere. A contemporary water garden has recently been added. Mickleton, Chipping Campden, Glos GL55 6LN
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“I like to create pots for contemporary living that have an old-fashioned country feel to them.” The Old Forge, Conderton, Nr Tewkesbury, Glos GL20 7PP Call 01386 725387 or visit www.toffmilway.co.uk Open Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm - other times just phone
Museum & gallery dedicated to art inspired by nature. Vibrant Temporary Exhibitions Artists at Work
Cotswold Tourism Award Winner 2014 & 2015
Nature in Art Tues - Sun & B. Hols 10am - 5pm 01452 731422
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Coffee & Gift Shops Travel from Toddington, Winchcombe or Cheltenham Race Course on our award-winning heritage railway Tea room, shop, heritage trail and museum at Toddington; café, shop and picnic area at Winchcombe 24 mile round trip through glorious Cotswold scenery Travel over the famous 15 arch Stanway viaduct 693 yard tunnel at Greet - second longest on a preserved railway Heritage steam engines, diesel locomotives and railcars
Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway The Railway Station, Toddington GL54 5DT 01242 621405 www.gwsr.com
M5 junction 9 only 15 minutes drive
Sculpture Garden Children’s Play Area Free Parking Find us 2 miles north of Gloucester on the A38, Twigworth, GL2 9PA
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THE COTSWOLD RETREAT OF WILLIAM MORRIS, FATHER OF THE ARTS & CRAFTS MOVEMENT
Start your visit to the Cotswolds here! Fosse Way, Northleach, Gloucestershire GL54 3JH
www.cotswoldsaonb.org.uk/discoverycentre
The Telegraph’s 2013 ‘Top 10 Places to See English Art’ 2014 Travelzoo International Excellence Award Home & Garden Open April - October Wednesday and Saturday 11am - 5pm (last entry 4.30pm) Small Visitor Attraction of the Year
Become a Friend Contact us about supporting conservation at the Manor and to receive unlimited free entry!
13th February - 13th November 2016
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treasures Discover Snowshill Manor and Garden © National Trust Images. Registered Charity Number 205846.
Near Broadway, WR12 7JU Members and under 5s go free. 01386 852410 nationaltrust.org.uk/snowshill-manor
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Cotswold Wildlife Park Blenheim Palace
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AN AMAZING WORLD OF BIRDS & THEIR JURASSIC ANCESTORS.
Penguin Feeds 11am & 2.30pm Rissington Road, Bourton-on-the-Water, Glos. GL54 2BN
T: 01451 820480 E: info@birdland.co.uk
01451 850307 www.birdland.co.uk
NOW OPEN DAILY!
Guiting Power, Cheltenham GL54 5UG
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MOTORING MUSEUM & TOY COLLEC TION
Bourton-on-the-Water
It’s an enchanting adventure, a nostalgic journey and a great day out for the whole family
Discover the archaeology of the Cotswolds
Cirencester Visitor Information Centre, Shop & Café on site Park Street, Cirencester, GL7 2BX T: 01285 655611
Call 01451 821255 Visit cotswoldmotormuseum.co.uk
www.coriniummuseum.org
Self-Drive Classic Car Hire Driving tours of the Cotswolds provided ONE WEEK PRIOR BOOKING ESSENTIAL
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New Brewery Arts
Centre for Contemporary Craft Brewery Court Cirencester GL7 1JH Tel: 01285 657181 www.newbreweryarts.org.uk
This beautiful former brewery is a creative paradise in the Cotswolds featuring: Craft Shops; Galleries, Café; Art and craft courses; and, opening Spring 2016, Overnight accommodation.
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Exhibitions & Events
One of the World’s most unusual heritage sites... Started in the 1850s, the Mansion is a time capsule opening a window into the Victorian era. Today it is home to a rare set of bat colonies, a living classroom for student craftsmen and is a popular film set, believed to have inspired the designers of Harry Potter. It also attracts many ghost hunters each year, who come to enjoy paranormal experiences in this mysteriously abandoned building. April – October: 11am – 5pm Tuesday to Sunday See website for admission prices and special events.
Nympsfield, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire GL10 3TS
www.woodchestermansion.org.uk
Discover the inspiring and innovative organic gardens at Highgrove, the private home of TRH The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall.
Individual, Group and Champagne Tea Tour tickets are available on selected dates from April – October. To book tickets and find out more visit: www.highgrovegardens.com or telephone 020 7766 7310 Entry to the gardens is by pre-booked ticket only Profits from the sale of Highgrove garden tours are donated to The Prince of Wales’s Charitable Foundation, a grant-making charity which supports a wide range of causes and projects.
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The stunning setting of BBC2’s
Wolf Hall
Berkeley Castle
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A jewel in the crown of British history Waddle along to WWT Slimbridge with the family and discover some fine feathered friends.
Plan your visit at www.org.uk/slimbridge
OPENING TIMES 2016 Easter: Friday 25 March – Monday 28 March Summer: Sunday to Wednesday • April – October
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Newark Park
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Enjoy a great day out at Newark Park. Uncover the history of Newark House and explore the gardens and estate with their stunning countryside views. We're near Wotton-under-Edge, off the A4135 Dursley-Tetbury. Members and under 5s go free.
The Tudor Arms is situated beside the GloucesterSharpness Canal, just a 10 minute stroll from the world famous Slimbridge Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust. The 18th century Free House has two bars offering real ales, home-cooked food available all day with a great number of homemade specials. Families welcome. Spacious Bed and Breakfast accommodation is available in the adjacent Tudor Arms Lodge. • 17 high standard en-suite rooms, online booking available • Games room with pool tables • Good Food Wines Real Ales and Ciders (Camra Gloucester Pub of the Year 2012 & 2013) • Convenient for touring Bath, Bristol, Gloucester and Cheltenham
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Your Cotswold Retreat...
A charming collection of eight privately owned hotels in the glorious Cotswolds. Each one full of individual character with stylish bedrooms, award winning restaurants, traditional bars, cosy lounges, log fires and beautiful gardens. We look forward to welcoming you soon...
www.cotswold-inns-hotels.co.uk
The Bay Tree Hotel, Burford: 01993 822791 The Swan Hotel, Bibury: 01285 740695 The Bear of Rodborough Hotel, Stroud: 01453 878522 The Lamb Inn, Burford: 01993 823155
The Hare & Hounds Hotel, Tetbury: 01666 881000 The Close Hotel, Tetbury: 01666 502272 The Broadway Hotel, Broadway: 01386 852401 The Manor House Hotel, Moreton-in-Marsh: 01608 650501
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Make Cirencester, capital of the Cotswolds, your next destination and stay in the historic setting of the Royal Agricultural University. Relax in glorious surroundings and explore rolling hills and picturesque villages or take a short walk into the bustling market town centre. For more superb sightseeing and shopping, Bath, Cheltenham, Oxford and Bristol are also within easy reach.
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The RAU provides a perfect base for those wishing to discover the area on foot, with opportunities to walk the Cotswold Way or amble at leisure in fine English countryside. There’s a wealth of local history to uncover in Cirencester’s ancient Roman settlement and, for the sports minded, we offer tennis, squash and gym on campus, with three golf courses and good fishing nearby. Comfortable en suite accommodation, including tea/coffee making facilities, is available in double, twin and single rooms, many with splendid views of the grounds. You’ll be served a hearty breakfast and we can also provide dinner and a packed lunch on request. For further information:
Telephone: 01285 652531 Email: events@rau.ac.uk
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Hatton Court, Gloucester The Beehive, Cheltenham The Snooty Fox, Tetbury The White Hart, Winchcombe
Classic Hotels & Inns for the independently minded Whether you are looking for a special dining experience or planning a relaxing break away, choosing the perfect location for your wedding or a convenient venue for your business function, The Hatton Collection promise you a warm, friendly welcome and personal service of the highest standard. Our guests return again and again to create their own unique version of what Hatton has to offer, why not create your own?
Booking your Accommodation Our Visitor Information Centres can help you choose and book your accommodation.
In advance Direct dial on any of these numbers to make a booking. Bourton-on-the-Water
+44 (0) 1451 820211
Burford
+44 (0) 1993 823558
Cheltenham
+44 (0) 1242 237431
Chipping Campden
+44 (0) 1386 841206
Cirencester
+44 (0) 1285 654180
Gloucester
+44 (0) 1452 396572
Moreton-in-Marsh
+44 (0) 1608 650881
Stroud
+44 (0) 1453 760960
Tetbury
+44 (0) 1666 503552
Tewkesbury
+44 (0) 1684 855040
Winchcombe
+44 (0) 1242 602925
Witney
+44 (0) 1993 775802
On arrival When you arrive in the area - visit one of the Visitor Information Centres where staff will be able to advise you of current vacancies, and arrange your booking for you.
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A beautiful lodge or caravan at Hoburne Cotswold – for a holiday or years of enjoyment Our fabulous holiday park in the heart of the Cotswolds offers a peaceful, tranquil escape – with great on-site facilities inside Britain's largest water park. Explore the wonderful countryside, or enjoy our heated pool, family fun and entertainments – it's up to you.
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All the information you need if you wish to visit Farmers’ Markets, General Retail Markets and Country Markets. For other specialist markets visit www.cotswolds.com
KEY Farmers’ Markets
Dates and venues of Farmers Markets may alter from time to time, particularly during December and January due to Bank holidays. Generally operate between 8.30am and 1.30pm.
Country Markets
These provide a range of baked goods, preserves, eggs, honey, garden produce and crafts. All markets are different and dependent upon local producers and their specialities. These markets generally take place during the mornings only. www.country-markets.co.uk
General Retail Markets Huge variety both indoor and out across the region.
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markets Monday Cirencester
Tuesday Evesham Indoor Moreton-in-Marsh Wednesday Chipping Norton Fairford Gloucester Northleach Stroud Shambles Market (Fruit & Veg) Tetbury Tewkesbury Thursday Banbury Carterton Evesham Indoor Gloucester Lechlade-on-Thames Minchinhampton Moreton-in-Marsh Stow-on-the-Wold (2nd) Winchcombe Witney
Friday Banbury (1st) Cheltenham (2nd & last) Chipping Campden Cirencester Evesham Farmers’ Market (4th) Evesham Indoor Gloucester (every) Nailsworth Painswick Stratford-upon-Avon Stroud Shambles Market Tewkesbury Witney (4th) Woodstock (4th) Saturday Banbury Cheltenham - Arts and Crafts (3rd Sat in Feb - Dec) Chipping Norton (3rd) Cirencester (2nd & 4th) Dursley (2nd Mar-Dec) Evesham Indoor & Market Sq Gloucester
Nailsworth (4th) Painswick (3rd) Stratford (2nd & 4th) Stratford Racecourse (car boot) Stratford-upon-Avon (1st & 3rd) Stroud (every) Stroud Shambles Market Tetbury Tewkesbury Tewkesbury (2nd) Wellesbourne nr Stratford Witney Wotton-under-Edge (1st) Woodstock (1st) Sunday Bourton-on-the-Water (4th) Cheltenham Racecourse (car boot) Gloucester Long Marston Airfield nr Stratford Tetbury (2nd)
Quality Assurance and Star Ratings Look for the star rating - this is the official mark of quality awarded to accommodation by EnjoyEngland and the AA. Annual visits are made to give up-to-date assurance of what to expect.
AA Highly Commended HHHHH Yellow stars are awarded by the AA and indicate that an establishment is within the upper 10% score range for 3, 4 or 5 star guest accommodation.
Ratings made easy H Simple, practical, no frills HH Well presented and well run HHH Good level of quality and comfort HHHH Excellent standard throughout HHHHH Exceptional with a degree of luxury
Rosette Awards
Some properties have been quality assessed but do not have a specific star rating, for example hotel chains such as Hilton, Premier Inn and Travelodge.
Cyclists/Walkers Welcome
Rosette Awards (1-5) AA inspectors annually award rosettes to restaurants for the quality of their food.
Accommodation providing specific equipment and services for cyclists and/or walkers i.e. meals, maps, drying room and secure storage.
Cotswold Local Assessment Scheme An inspection scheme to ensure that businesses are clean, legal and safe.
Campus EnjoyEngland’s scheme covers the universities and colleges that are able to accommodate visitors during the vacation periods on a bed and breakfast or self-catering basis.
Families/Pets Welcome
Gold and Silver Awards for Accommodation
Family - accommodation that meets simple criteria considering the specific requirements of families with children.
Silver Awards recognise exceptional quality at all levels. Gold Awards are given to the very ‘best of the best’.
Breakfast Award EE
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Pets - accommodation that meets the needs of owners and their pets.
Cotswold Tourism Awards Cotswold Tourism Awards celebrates the best local tourism providers.
Green Tourism Business Award Awarded to businesses delivering demonstrable green initiatives. There are three levels: bronze, silver and gold.
Given to hotels and guest accommodation with high scores for breakfast.
The National Accessible Scheme Typically suitable for a person with sufficient mobility to climb a flight of steps but would benefit from points of fixtures and fittings to aid balance. Typically suitable for a person with restricted walking ability and for those that may need to use a wheelchair some of the time. Typically suitable for a person who depends on the use of a wheelchair and transfers unaided to and from the wheelchair in a seated position. Typically suitable for a person who depends on the use of a wheelchair in a seated position. They also require personal/mechanical assistance to aid transfer (e.g. carer, hoist).
EnjoyEngland ratings Quality in Tourism, 1320 Montpellier Court, Pioneer Way, Gloucester Business Park, Gloucester, Gloucestershire GL3 4AH Tel: 0845 300 6996 Email: qualityintourism@uk.g4s.com
AA ratings The AA, 15th Floor, Fanum House, Basing View, Basingstoke, RG21 4EA Tel: 01256 844455 Emal: HotelServicesCustomerSupport@theaa.com
Cotswolds Local Assessment
Accommodation providers have had a basic inspection to ensure they meet minimum legal standards.
No grading
Accommodation providers have signed up to an agreed accommodation charter which indicates that minimum standards are in place by the business. We suggest that visitors check on review websites for customer reviews to satisfy themselves of service and quality offered by accommodation providers with no grading.
Information, details and pricing Please be aware that all prices and information on the following advertisements were correct at the time of going to press and the publishers cannot accept responsibility for any errors. You should also check and confirm all details with the accommodation provider at the time of enquiry/booking, as these may be subject to change without notice. By booking your accommodation you are entering into a legally binding agreement with the proprietor.
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Provision for cyclists
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eg. secure storage
Log fire
Riding or pony trekking on site
or nearby
Linen provided free of charge
Sauna/spa
Pub within one mile
Credit cards accepted DVD Player in all bedrooms Evening meal served
Four poster bed(s)
Games room
Garden
Special reduced price packages
Ground floor bedrooms
Microwave
Visitors must provide own linen
Tennis courts Use local produce Wi-Fi
Gym Indoor swimming pool
Gas/electric by meter
Tea/coffee making facilities
Golf on site or nearby
(or launderette) and drying facilities
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Pets accepted by arrangement
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Hotels & Inns Prices are usually per room including breakfast and VAT. Check prices and facilities before booking especially at peak times. Please mention this guide when making your booking.
Barnsley / Map ref H6
country house HOTEL
chipping campden / Map ref I1
★ ★ ★ HOTEL
Barnsley House Hotel and SPA
Three Ways House
Barnsley House is a Grade 2 listed house set in world-renowned gardens. Located 4 miles North-East of Cirencester, it is a luxury hotel with 18 bedrooms, restaurant, spa and cinema - less of a hotel and more your very own country retreat.
Cotswold village hotel close to Chipping Campden (3 miles), Broadway and Stratford-upon-Avon. Fantastic Food and friendly service. Renowned as home of the Pudding Club. Great place to enjoy Cotswold gardens and Cotswold Walking Weekends.
11D/7D-T/all en-suite S £262-£632 • D/T £280-£650
2S/20D/21T/5F/all en-suite S £88-£130 • D £150-£250 T £150-£250 • F £240
Barnsley, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 5EE T: (01285) 740000 E: reception@barnsleyhouse.com www.barnsleyhouse.com
Bourton-on-the-Water / Map ref I4
Mickleton, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire GL55 6SB T: (01386) 438429 E: reception@puddingclub.com www.threewayshousehotel.com www.puddingclub.com Contact: Jill Coombe
★ ★ ★ small hotel
chipping campden / Map ref I1
★★★★
THE SEAGRAVE ARMS
Chester House Hotel
Victoria Street, Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire GL54 2BU T: (01451) 820286 E: info@chesterhousehotel.com www.chesterhousehotel.com Contact: Donna Holland
Friday Street, Weston Sub Edge, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire GL55 6QH T: (01386) 840192 E: enquiries@theseagravearms.com www.theseagravearms.com Contact: Hannah Brown The Seagrave Arms is a Grade II listed country inn offering charming accommodation, intimate countryside dining and a warm, friendly service in the heart of the Cotswolds.
19th century Cotswold stone family-run hotel, located in the centre of Bourton-on-the-Water. Chester House offers 22 bedrooms, all en-suite and decorated in a contemporary country style.
8D/T / all en-suite D/T £80-£180
We offer a variety of rooms from our romantic four poster room through to family rooms that can sleep up to four. We have ground floor rooms suitable for wheelchair and disabled access and one room with a roll-in shower. Bar and restaurant. In-house beauty therapist by prior appointment. Family-friendly and non-smoking. Secure parking. Dogs welcome by prior arrangement.
cirencester / Map ref G6
A cosy and relaxing environment for our guests to unwind in.
★ ★ ★ small hOTEL
Corinium Hotel and Restaurant
12 Gloucester Street, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 2DG T: (01285) 659711 E: info@coriniumhotel.co.uk www.coriniumhotel.co.uk Contact: Tim Waller Delightful 16th Century hotel quietly situated, though just 5 minutes walk from the town centre. The Corinium offers character bedrooms, locally renowned restaurant and cosy bar full of Cotswold charm. Ample free parking and attractive garden. Free WiFi. 1S/10D/2T/2F/all en-suite S £55-£80 • D/T £65-£120 • F £80-£165
22S/D/T/F/all en-suite D/T From £109 • F from £140 • superior from £140
Burford / Map ref J5
★ ★ ★ INN
CIRENCESTER / Map ref G6 THE FLEECE AT CIRENCESTER
Unspoilt former 16th Century Coaching Inn in the heart of the Cotswolds. Friendly family run hotel with 10 en-suite rooms, including a 4-poster room. The renowned restaurant offers outstanding freshly prepared and locally-sourced food.
An historic inn with excellent accommodation. Choose from the stylish indoor/outdoor terrace, cosy lounges and busy bar and enjoy locally produced home-cooked food and traditional Thwaites cask ales. Wi-Fi throughout.
9D-T/1F/all en-suite S £75 • D/t £105 • F £155 (family of 4) • 4 poster £130
24D/4T/all en-suite D/T £75-£130
The Barringtons, Burford, Oxfordshire OX18 4TN T: (01451) 844324 E: sharp@innforallseasons.com www.innforallseasons.com Contact: Mr Matthew and Mrs Heather Sharp
chELTENHAM / Map ref G5
Market Place, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 2NZ T: (01285) 658507 E: relax@thefleececirencester.co.uk www.thefleececirencester.co.uk Contact: Paul Hodgkinson
★ ★ ★ ★ INN
cirencester / Map ref F6 The Crown Inn
Dating from the 17th Century, The Green Dragon provides a peaceful setting and a warm welcome. Excellent food, log fires. Nine comfortable en-suite rooms. Ideally situated between Cheltenham and Cirencester.
The Crown Inn offers a traditional pub experience. Fantastic local food and beer, idyllic old English architecture and beautiful views of the golden valley.
6D/3T/all en-suite S £70 Sun-Thurs £105 FRI & sAT D/T £95 SUN-THURS £105 FRI & SAT • suite £175
5D/6T/1F/all en-suite S £69.50 (SUN - thurs only) • D/T £89.50 F £135-£160 (sleeps 4 max)
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★ ★ ★ ★ Inn
THE GREEN DRAGON INN
Cockleford, Near Cowley, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL53 9NW T: (01242) 870271 E: green-dragon@buccaneer.co.uk www.green-dragon-inn.co.uk Contact: Simon and Nicky Haly
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The Inn for all Seasons
Frampton Mansell, Near Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL6 8JG T: (01285) 760601 E: enquiries@thecrowninn-cotswolds.co.uk www.thecrowninn-cotswolds.co.uk Contact: Harriet Bullock
GLOUCESTER / Map ref E5
★ ★ ★ ★ HOTEL BOAT
MV Edward Elgar
Alexandra Quay, The Docks, Gloucester GL1 2LG T: (01452) 410411 F: (01452) 357959 E: sales@englishholidaycruises.co.uk www.englishholidaycruises.co.uk Unique 4-Star hotel boat providing full-board cruise holidays in the Cotswolds Severn Vale. Stunning views, guided tours at ports of call, twin-berth en-suite cabins, delicious meals. Inclusive package holidays from 2 to 6-nights. Superb value. 11T/All en-suite T £230-£300/2 Nights
Hotels & Inns Prices are usually per room including breakfast and VAT. Check prices and facilities before booking especially at peak times. Please mention this guide when making your booking.
MALMESBURY / Map ref F7
★ ★ ★ HOTEL
SLIMBRIDGE / Map ref C6
★ ★ ★ ★ Inn
THE TUDOR ARMS
Best Western MAYFIELD HOUSE HOTEL Crudwell, Malmesbury, Wiltshire SN16 9EW T: (01666) 577409 E: reception@mayfieldhousehotel.co.uk www.mayfieldhousehotel.co.uk
Slimbridge, Gloucestershire GL2 7BP T: (01453) 890306 E: enquiries@thetudorarms.co.uk www.thetudorarms.co.uk Contact: Richard Sims
From 1768 years our hotel thrived as Pettifer’s Veterinary Apothecaries Today we offer Cotswold visitors a traditional, family run 3 Star Country Hotel & Restaurant with Rosette’d Fine Dining – all great locally-farmed “Livestock” still arrive here but now leave via your restaurant plate!
Situated beside the Gloucester-Sharpness Canal, just a 10 minute stroll from Slimbridge WWT, this 18th century Free House offers real ales and home-cooked food all day. Families welcome. Games room. Spacious B&B accommodation in the adjacent Tudor Arms Lodge.
All 28 rooms are designed for a comfortable retreat with added extras like: • Free Wi-Fi, Tea & Coffee, Flat screen TVs
10D/4T/2F/1S all en-suite D £90-£110 • T £90-£110 • F £95-£130 (sleeps 4) S £75-£95
Our rooms include: • Family rooms • Ground floor rooms • Disabled friendly rooms (L1 & 2) • Dogs to stay Upgrades available in larger “Gardenside” or “Courtyard” rooms, offering guests little luxuries like Oxford pillowcases, deluxe mattress toppers, bathrobes, free mineral water, glossy mags and sweetie-jars!
STOW-ON-THE-WOLD / Map ref I3 WYCK HILL HOUSE HOTEL & SPA
Burford Road, Stow on the Wold, Gloucestershire GL54 1HY T: (01451) 831936 E: info@wyckhillhousehotel.co.uk www.wyckhillhousehotel.co.uk Contact: Gordon Riddell
We are ideally located to visit Royal Tetbury, Highgrove & Westonbirt, Ancient centres like Malmesbury, Cirencester, Bath and all the glorious South Cotswolds.
A 60 bedroom, 4 star country house hotel situated in the heart of the Cotswolds, close to Stow-on-the-Wold, Bourton-on-the-Water and Burford. 60D/30T/1F/all en-suite S £80-£495 • d/T £85-£185 • F £115-£525
3S/10D/11D-T/4F/all en-suite S £78 • single in D £90 • D/T £80-£123 • F £123 child £15
Moreton-in-Marsh / Map ref J2
★ ★ ★ ★ hOTEL
★ ★ ★ HOTEL
Stroud / Map ref E5
Redesdale Arms hotel
★ ★ ★ ★ Inn
Star Inn
High Street, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire GL56 0AW T: (01608) 650308 E: info@redesdalearms.com www.redesdalearms.com Contact: Robert Smith
Whiteshill, Stroud, Gloucestershire GL6 6AE T: (01453) 765321 E: ken.starinn@btconnect.com www.the-star-inn-whiteshill.co.uk Contact: Ken Dickens Just off the Cotswold Way, great views and location for exploring. Quality refurbished grade II-listed 17th Century Cotswold stone inn. Luxury en-suite accommodation. Local & National Real Ales. New restaurant opens September 2015.
The Redesdale Arms was originally a 17th century coaching inn, on the road from Birmingham to London. Set in the delightful market town of Moreton-in-Marsh, you are in the heart of the Cotswolds and within 10-20 minutes of places such as Stow-on-the-Wold, Stratford-uponAvon, Bourton-on-the-Water and Broadway.
3D/1F/all en-suite D £60 • F £100 (sleeps 4)
Log fires in the Winter, patio garden in the Summer and a short walk from the rolling Cotswold Hills. Open all year, privately owned and managed. Good Hotel Guide from 2005-2016. AA Three Star Hotel. Discounts often available midweek and throughout the year. Please ask for details.
Tetbury / Map ref E7
★ ★ ★ ★ HOTEL
Calcot Manor Hotel and Spa Near Tetbury, Gloucestershire GL8 8YJ T: (01666) 890391 E: reception@calcotmanor.co.uk www.calcotmanor.co.uk
Calcot offers 35 beautifully furnished bedrooms; two highly acclaimed restaurants – The Conservatory and The Gumstool Inn; a fabulous spa; an Ofsted-registered crèche and dedicated conference and banqueting facilities – it’s the perfect Cotswold retreat for business or pleasure. 6D/16T/13F/all en-suite S £252-£346.50 • D/T £280-£570 • F (sleeps 4/5) £335-£570 • child (up to 16 years) £30
1s/10D/9D-T/2F-Suite/1 four poster/all en-suite S £65-£85 • D/T £69-£120 • F/suite £140 • four poster £140 Child (up to 10 years) free (10 to 16 years) £10
Moreton-in-Marsh / Map ref J2
TETBURY / Map ref F7
the bell inn
the royal oak tetbury
Stay at a historic coaching inn with courtyard and beautiful walled-garden, and believed to be the inspiration for the Prancing Pony Inn in J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings.
With six lovely en-suite rooms including the Oak Lodge with a mezzanine, great for friends sharing or families, this dog-friendly, locals’ pub is a friendly getaway from which to enjoy the Cotswolds. Conference facilities for up to 10 delegates.
High Street, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire GL56 0AF T: (01608) 651887 E: info@thebellinnmoreton.co.uk www.thebellinnmoreton.co.uk Contact: Deborah Longbottom
Experience a traditional Cotswold Inn, extensively refurbished in summer 2015, which offers stylish and comfortable rooms, friendly service, fantastic cask ales and great locally sourced food.
1 Cirencester Road, Tetbury, Gloucestershire GL8 8EY T: (01666) 500021 E: stay@theroyaloaktetbury.co.uk www.theroyaloaktetbury.co.uk Contact: LisaMarie Duffy
3D / 1d/t / 2F / all en-suite D £75-£120 • D/T £90-£170 (2 ROOMS CAN sleep 4) • F £110-£170
The Bell is ideally located in bustling market town Moreton-in-Marsh, at a major crossroads for visiting Stratford, Warwick, Blenheim Palace, Oxford, Cheltenham, Bath and all Cotswolds attractions and villages. Enjoy our open fire in Winter and outdoor seating in Summer; free WiFi; free parking in the market place; children and dogs welcome by prior arrangement.
Upper Slaughter / Map ref I3
★ ★ ★ ★ country house hOTEL
The Lords of the Manor
Upper Slaughter, Gloucestershire GL54 2JD T: (01451) 820243 E: reservations@lordsofthemanor.com www.lordsofthemanor.com Contact: Paul Thompson Elegant, restful, quintessentially English; in such a secluded spot in the heart of the Cotswolds we are delighted the Michelin inspectors found us to award the Star! And we’ll be delighted to welcome you too. 3K/1D/1T/all en-suite k £110-£150 • D £80-£90 • t £90-£100
26D-T/11T/all en-suite S £249 • D/T £249-£545 • F £440 child (up to 10 years) £30
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Guest Houses Farmhouses Bed & Breakfast Prices are usually per room including breakfast and VAT. Check prices and facilities before booking especially at peak times. Please mention this guide when making your booking.
Ashton Keynes / Map ref H7
★ ★ ★ ★ Farmhouse
Wheatleys Farm
Ashton Keynes, Swindon, Wiltshire SN6 6NX T: (01285) 861310 E: gill@wheatleysfarm.co.uk www.wheatleysfarm.co.uk Contact: Gill Gleed Spacious en-suite rooms with king-size beds in peaceful surroundings. Breakfast from local produce when possible, served in conservatory overlooking beautiful garden. Off-road parking. Pub with restaurant within walking distance. Detached one bedroom self-contained accommodation also available. 1D-T/1F/all en-suite S £50-£55 • D/T £70-£80 • F POA
Bishops cleeve / Map ref F3
★ ★ ★ Guest accommodation
Naunton, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL54 3AF T: (01451) 850586 E: patricia@millview.myzen.co.uk or patriciaboult@icloud.com www.millviewguesthousecotswolds.com Contact: Mrs Patricia Boult Picturesque village in Windrush Valley. Ideally situated for walking/ touring/cycling. Comfortable en-suite rooms, generous hospitality trays, including sherry! Limited mobility facilities with wheelchair access. Evening meals by prior arrangement or good pub meals 5 mins walk.
Bourton-on-the-water / Map ref I4
★ ★ ★ ★ Bed & Breakfast
Manor Cottage Guest House
the garden room at Strathspey
Relaxed and friendly accommodation in a family-run Tudor cottage full of original features. Comfortable en-suite rooms with facilities. Centrally-located in village close to pubs, shops and restaurants. Conveniently situated for the Cotswolds.
A short stroll from the village centre, and with its own entrance, the Garden Room offers relaxing accommodation in quiet and secluded surroundings. This ground floor room with en-suite shower makes for the perfect getaway.
2D-T/1T/2 en-suite/1 private S £40-£45 • D £70
1 D/T with en-suite S from £45 • D/T from £60
Bledington / Map ref J3
★ ★ ★ ★ Farmhouse
Bould Farm
Bould, Near Idbury, Bledington, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire OX7 6RT T: (01608) 658850 E: meyrick@bouldfarm.co.uk www.bouldfarm.co.uk Contact: Lynne Meyrick
Lansdowne, Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire GL54 2AR T: (01451) 810321 E: strathspeybandb@hotmail.co.uk www.strathspeybandb.co.uk Contact: Emma & John Ayrey
Bourton-on-the-Water / Map ref I4
★ ★ ★ ★ Guest House
THE Lansdowne Guest House
Lansdowne, Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire GL54 2AR T: (01451) 820673 E: info@thelansdownecotswolds.co.uk www.lansdownevilla.co.uk Contact: Anthony or Cheryle Katz
17th century Cotswold farmhouse set in a large garden with beautiful views over countryside. Central to Burford, Stow-on-the-Wold and Blenheim Palace. 2 miles to Bledington. Working farm.
Formerly Landsdowne Villa Guest House En-suite rooms, TV/tea/coffee; free Wi-Fi throughout, 200 yards walk to village, ample parking. Guest TV lounge, locally sourced breakfast selection serving English and continental with seasonal fresh fruits daily.
2D/1F (sleeps 4)/2 en-suite/1 private S £60 • D FROM £80 Family poa • child (up to 12 years) half price
2S/5D/4D-T/1F/all en-suite S £50-£65 • D/T FROM £75-£95 • F £115-£145
Bourton-on-the-water / Map ref I4
★ ★ ★ ★ Guest accommodation
Bourton-on-the-water / Map ref I4
★ ★ ★ ★ Bed & Breakfast
Holly House
Manor Close
Attractive, large, detached Cotswold house, 5 minutes walk from village centre. Spacious, well-appointed en-suite bedrooms with TV, hair dryer, beverage facilities, private ironing facilities and more. A warm welcome awaits our guests at Holly House.
Manor Close is a traditional Cotswold stone house in the centre of Bourton. Set within a large Victorian walled garden we offer tastefully furnished ensuite rooms and a home from home friendly atmosphere. Full English breakfast. Parking. Ground floor room available.
4 KING / 2 TWIN/SUPERKING / ALL en-suite K/T £75-£85 • suite £100 Single occupancy rates available
2D/1D-T-f (sleeps 4)/all en-suite S £70 • D/T £85-£90 • TRIPLE ROOM £130 FAMILY ROOM £150 (4 persons)
Station Road, Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire GL54 2ER T: (01451) 821302 E: enquiries@hollyhousebourton.co.uk www.hollyhousebourton.co.uk Contact: David Clark
Bourton-on-the-water / Map ref I4
★ ★ ★ ★ bed & breakfast
High Street, Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire GL54 2AP T: (01451) 820339 E: sheenamanorclose@aol.com www.manorclosebourton.co.uk Contact: Mrs Sheena D’avanzo
Bourton-on-the-water / Map ref H4
★ ★ ★ ★ Bed & Breakfast
Meadow Rise
The Old Station
Meadow Rise is a luxury guest house in a private road. The en-suite double rooms are fitted to an extremely high standard with tea/coffee making facilities. Farmhouse breakfast is served in our dining room. Stairlift available. Non-smoking house.
Situated 5 miles west of Bourton-on-the-Water, in secluded setting on bus route. 2 letting rooms, both en-suite and both with TV and tea making facilities. Ideal for exploring the Cotswolds. Ample parking.
4D/1 four poster/all en-suite D £75 • four poster £85 • premier £85
1D/1D-T/ALL en-suite S From £29 • D/T £58
Pockhill Lane, Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire GL54 2DD T: (01451) 821860 E: info@meadow-rise.co.uk www.meadow-rise.co.uk Contact: Beverley/Hanna Gent
BOURTON-ON-THE-WATER / Map ref H3
★ ★ ★ ★ Guest house
Westfield, Notgrove Station, Notgrove, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL54 3BU T: (01451) 850305 E: theoldstation@gmx.com Contact: Mrs M. J. Trotter
Bourton-on-the-Water / Map ref I4
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GUITING GUEST HOUSE
Southlands
16th Century Cotswold-stone farmhouse in quintessential Cotswold village. Winter log fires, Summer in our garden. Comfortable rooms, breakfasts with home-made bread and local produce. Friendly, peaceful atmosphere. Ideal for Cotswolds, Blenheim, Stratford, Oxford. Open all-year.
Southlands is an extensive traditional property with large pretty gardens providing BB/EM. All rooms have ensuite accommodation with two downstairs bedrooms with walk-in showers for people with limited mobility. Parking on site.
4D/1D-T/4 en-suite/1 private D/T £80-£100 CHILD (UP TO 3 YEARS) £25
5 DOUBLE OR TWIN EN SUITE ROOMS NO CHILDREN UNDER 14 YEARS OF AGE PRICES START FROM £70 - £100
Post Office Lane, Guiting Power, Gloucestershire GL54 5TZ T: (01451) 850470 E: info@guitingguesthouse.com www.guitingguesthouse.com Contact: Chris Carroll or Joanne Bennett
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★ ★ ★ ★ Guest HOUSE
Mill View Guest House
2D/1D-T/all en-suite S £45-£55 • D/T £60-£80 child (up to 14 years) POA
41 Station Road, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham, Glos GL52 8HH T: (01242) 673537 E: richardtorpy@sky.com www.manorcottagebishopscleeve.co.uk Contact: Richard Torpy
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BOURTON-ON-THE-WATER / Map ref I4
Rissington Road, Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire GL54 2DT T: (01451) 821987 E: info@southlands-bb.co.uk www.southlands-bb.co.uk Contact: C. E.Hutchman
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Bourton-on-the-water / Map ref I4
★ ★ ★ ★ Bed & Breakfast
Broadway / Map ref H1
Touchstone Bed & breakfast
★ ★ ★ ★ farmhouse
Lowerfield Farm
Lowerfield Farm, Willersey, Broadway, Worcestershire WR11 7HF T: (01386) 858273 E: info@lowerfieldfarm.com www.lowerfieldfarm.com Contact: Sue and Gareth Atkinson Largely 17th century farmhouse in a picturesque and peaceful location just outside Broadway. Beautifully furnished bedrooms with king-size beds, digital TV/DVD, Wi-Fi and other facilities beyond the standard. Walking distance to pubs offering food or home-cooked evening meals available.
Little Rissington, Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire GL54 2ND T: (01451) 822481 E: touchstone.bb@lineone.net www.touchstonebb.co.uk Contact: Anne George A spacious house of traditional Cotswold stone. Large comfortable bedrooms. Warm and friendly atmosphere. Ideally located for touring the Cotswolds, Blenheim Palace, Warwick Castle and Stratford. Parking for 5 cars off road. 2 miles east of Bourton. 2 en-suite D £60-£65
4D/2D-T/2F/all en-suite S £54-£68 • D/T £70-£95 • F £85-£125 Child (up to 14 years) £15
Bourton-on-the-water / Map ref I4
★ ★ ★ ★ Bed & Breakfast
broadway /Map ref H2
Trevone
★ ★ ★ ★ Guest accommodation
Cowley house
Moore Road, Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire GL54 2AZ T: 07740 805250 E: trevonebandb@gmail.com www.trevonebb.co.uk Contact: Lin Stevens Traditional Cotswold stone house with family atmosphere, ideally situated for exploring the picturesque and historic delights of the Cotswolds, as advertised in the Lonely Planet guide book. A traditional English breakfast is provided from locally supplied produce. Parking on the drive and free WiFi.
Church Street, Broadway, Worcestershire WR12 7AE T: (01386) 858148 E: joan.peter@cowleyhouse-broadway.co.uk www.cowleyhouse-broadway.co.uk Contact: Joan Reading A beautiful 17th Century Cotswold stone house with original features, stone floors and oak beams, Cowley House is situated less than 50 yards from Broadway village centre and is ideally placed for exploring the peace and tranquillity of the Cotswolds. Its 8 individually designed rooms are warm and cosy and furnished to a high standard, with fluffy bathrobes and complimentary toiletries. Our hearty Cotswold breakfasts are prepared from fresh local ingredients.
1 DOUBLE EN-SUITE • 1 KING SIZE EN-SUITE £65 - £75
On arrival guests can be assured of a warm and friendly welcome from Joan and Peter who go out of their way to provide all the comforts of a home from home.
Bourton-on-the-Water / Map ref I4
AWAITING GRADING
Broadlands
Clapton Row, Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire GL54 2DN T: (01451) 822002 E: marco@broadlands-guest-house.co.uk www.broadlandsguesthouse.com Contact: Marco Ferrari Broadlands is situated in a quiet street, a few minutes level walk from the beautiful village centre and its many attractions. We offer double, twin bedded and family room accommodation, tastefully furnished to a high standard in a friendly home-from-home atmosphere. 4D/1T/2F/6 en-suite/1 private S from £76 • D/T from £88 • F from £99 Child FROM £15
5D/3T/3F/all en-suite S £60 • D/T £70-£90 • F £90-£120
Bourton-on-the-water / Map ref I4
Burford / Map ref K4
★ ★ ★ ★ Farmhouse
whiteshoots cottage
Potters Hill Farm
New and old. Cotswold stone house with plenty of parking. 1 minute drive to the centre of the village. We welcome guests to comfortable clean beds and a tasty breakfast. Enjoy our fantastic views.
Set in 15 acres of peaceful, mature parkland, at the heart of our large working family farm. Accommodation in sympathetically converted Victorian coach-house, adjacent to main house. Lots of tourist information and help. Evening meals by arrangement.
2D / 1f/t/D all en-suite S £60-£70 • D/T £70-£90 • F £80-£140
1D/1T/1F/all en-suite S FROM £45 • D FROM £85 • F £85-£105
Whiteshoots Hill, Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire GL54 2LE T: (01451) 822698 E: whiteshootscottage@btinternet.com www.whiteshoots.co.uk Contact: Verian Gaden
BROADWAY / Map ref H1
★ ★ ★ ★ BED & BREAKFAST
Leafield, Burford, Oxfordshire OX29 9QB T: (01993) 878018 M: 07711 045207 E: potterabout@karenstanley.co.uk www.pottershillfarm.co.uk Contact: Karen Stanley
cheltenham / Map ref G4
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Bed & Breakfast
WINDRUSH HOUSE
Detmore House
A warm welcome awaits you at Windrush, within a 5 minute walk from the picturesque village of Broadway. Locally sourced breakfast ingredients. 5 comfortable en-suite rooms. Open all year with off street parking.
Set in beautiful grounds within the area of outstanding natural beauty. Convenient for town centre and Cotswolds. Traditional elegance and contemporary decor. Luxury spacious en-suite rooms with super-king beds. Delicious breakfast. A warm welcome awaits.
3D / 2D/T / all en-suite FROM £85 PER DOUBLE ROOM
2D/1T/1F/all en-suite S £75-£95 • D £95-£125 • T £90-£95 • F £120-£145
Station Road, Broadway, Worcestershire WR12 7DE T: (01386) 853577 E: info@windrushhouse.com www.windrushhouse.com Contact: Kate Ellis
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London Road, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham GL52 6UT T: (01242) 582868 E: gillkilminster@btconnect.com www.detmorehouse.com Contact: Gill Kilminster
cheltenham / Map ref G4
★ ★ ★ ★ Farmhouse
Whittington lodge Farm
Whittington, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL54 4HB T: (01242) 820603 E: stay@whittingtonlodgefarm.com www.whittingtonlodgefarm.com Contact: Mrs Cathy Boyd Voted one of top 2 B&Bs in the Cotswolds 2013 by Cotswold Tourism. Beautiful Cotswold stone farmhouse on an award winning wildlife family farm - tours available. Peaceful, luxurious twins/doubles, rooms ensuite. Visit all Cotswold villages after plentiful locally-produced breakfast. 1D/1D-T/1T/2 en-suite/1 private S £75-£95 • D/T £95-£110
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chELTENHAM / Map ref F3/4
★ ★ ★ ★ Guest Accommodation
chipping campden / Map ref I2
COTSWOLD GRANGE
Bran Mill Cottage
Pittville Circus Road, Cheltenham GL52 2QH T: (01242) 515119 E: info@cotswoldgrange.co.uk www.cotswoldgrange.co.uk Contact: Mr Nirav Sheth
Near Aston Magna, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire GL56 9QW T: (01386) 593517 E: enquiries@branmillcottage.co.uk www.branmillcottage.co.uk Contact: Mr and Mrs Baggaley
Cotswold Grange is a charming small hotel located in a beautiful leafy part of Cheltenham between the Town Centre and the celebrated Racecourse.
Traditional comfortable accommodation in pretty Cotswold cottage, between Chipping Campden and Moreton-in-Marsh. Quiet rural setting. Ideal for walking, cycling, North Cotswold attractions. Handy for Gloucester, Oxford, Stratford. Children over 14 welcome. No pets.
Dating from the 1830s, Cotswold Grange has the generous comfort of a large period house with many enchanting features including high ceilings; beautiful decorative cornicing; and the original cantilevered staircase.
1S/1D/1T/all shared SHOWER ROOM/WC S £30-£36 • D/T £50-£58
Amenities include a cosy bar and an excellent restaurant serving Modern British / European Cuisine using some wonderful local produce. Ample free parking within the grounds and free broadband WiFi. Privately owned and managed, Cotswold Grange is an ideal escape for you to enjoy Cheltenham and the Cotswolds.
cirencester / Map ref G6
★ ★ ★ ★ Guest Accommodation
Riverside House
Watermoor, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 1LF T: (01285) 647642 E: riversidehouse@mitsubishi-cars.co.uk www.riversidehouse.org.uk Contact: Wayne Sheehan Modern and comfortable bed and breakfast accommodation, just 15 minutes walk from the centre of the historic market town of Cirencester. There are excellent road links with easy access to the M4/M5 and the many Cotswold attractions.
21 ROOMS/all en-suite S £60-£80 • D £80-£150 • T £80-£150 • F £120-£180 (SLEEPS 4)
We have 24 recently refurbished en-suite bedrooms, secure on site parking and complimentary WiFi. Our fully licensed bar and restaurant are open for evening meals Monday to Thursday. Riverside House caters for the needs of walkers and cyclists and is approved by VisitBritain. Groups and Clubs are welcome.
chipping campden / Map ref J1
Riverside House is a non-smoking establishment. Built in the grounds of The Colt Car Company. Open all year.
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folly farm cottage
Back Street, Ilmington, Warwickshire CV36 4LJ T: (01608) 682425 E: bruceandpam@follyfarm.co.uk www.follyfarm.co.uk Contact: Bruce McFarlane Large country cottage in delightful, undiscovered, quiet Cotswold village with country pubs and pretty cottages, 4 miles from Chipping Campden. Romantic en-suite double or 4-poster B&B with TV, DVD and hospitality tray. Luxury honeymoon apartment with whirlpool bath. Open all year. 1D/2 Four poster/all en-suite S FROM £55 • D £64-£76 four poster £70-£88
chipping campden / Map ref I1
5S/10D/9T/ALL EN-SUITE S FROM £50 • D/T FROM £60 • F FROM £75
★ ★ ★ ★ Bed & Breakfast
Cirencester / Map ref G6 Apsley Villa
Receive a warm welcome to our traditional friendly B&B with log fire and large garden, in Cotswolds’ countryside. Local information. Homemade bread and preserves a speciality. Free countryside tour for 3 night guests. 3 miles north of Chipping Campden.
Victorian house built in 1850. Located close to the town centre. Good value, high quality accommodation. Closely linked to the M4/M5 and Cotswold attractions. Large enclosed secure car park. Non-smoking establishment.
1D/1T/1F/all en-suite S £37-£49 • D/T £58-£72 • F £91-£99 child (up to 10 years) POA
4T/1D/1F/all en-suite S £50-£55 • D/T £65-£70 • F £85-£90
Honeybourne Lane, Mickleton, Chipping Campden GL55 6PU T: (01386) 438890 E: enquiries@brymbo.com www.brymbo.com Contact: Mrs Gene Jeffrey
chipping campden / Map ref I1
★ ★ ★ ★ bed & breakfast
16 Victoria Road, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 1ES T: (01285) 653489 E: bob@apsleyvilla.co.uk www.apsleyvilla.co.uk Contact: Robert and Natalie Nash
corse & Staunton / Map ref D3
Holly House
Gloucester Road, Corse & Staunton, Gloucestershire GL19 3RQ T: (01452) 840224 or 07966 532337 E: sheila-barnfield@supanet.com www.smoothHound.co.uk/hotels/kilmorie.html Contact: Sheila Barnfield All ground floor quality accommodation. Grade II listed. En-suites, lounge, large garden. Relax, watch birds, butterflies, wildlife or our free range hens, sheep. Perfectly situated for Hartpury College, Tewkesbury, Cotswolds, Malverns and Forest. Good parking and access.
Beautifully appointed spacious ground floor en suite rooms situated centre of picturesque Cotswold village. All rooms have King size beds and single beds with flat screen TVs and tea and coffee making facilities. Private off road parking. 2 miles from Chipping Campden and Hidcote Gardens. The Ebrington Arms pub is a short walk serving good food. 3D/T/F all en-suite S FROM £60 • D/T £75-£85 • F £110-£140
chipping campden / Map ref I2 The malins
★ ★ ★ ★ bed & breakfast
21 Station Road, Blockley, Chipping Campden, Glos GL56 9ED T: (01386) 700402 E: malinsblockley@btinternet.com www.chippingcampden.co.uk/themalins.htm Contact: Jane Ricketts Delightful Cotswold stone house on edge of beautiful village. All rooms en-suite. Colour TV, coffee/tea, radio, hairdryer. Guest lounge. Private parking. Ideal centre for touring Cotswolds. 3 miles from Chipping Campden. Excellent pub food within walking distance. 3S/3D-T/all en-suite S FROM £50 • D/T FROM £65
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★ ★ ★ ★ Guest accommodation
Kilmorie Small holding
Ebrington, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire GL55 6NL T: (01386) 593213 E: jeffreyhutsby@yahoo.co.uk www.hollyhousebandb.co.uk Contact: Jeffrey Hutsby
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★ ★ ★ Guest accommodation
Brymbo
1S/1D/1T/1F/3 en-suite/1 private S £34-£37 • D/T £68-£72 • F POA Minimum age 4
Gloucester / Map ref E5
★ ★ ★ Guest accommodation
Brookthorpe Lodge Guest House
Stroud Road, Brookthorpe, Gloucester GL4 0UQ T: (01452) 812645 E: enq@brookthorpelodge.demon.co.uk www.brookthorpelodge.demon.co.uk Contact: Robert and Diana Bailey Family-run Georgian guest house, in Cotswold countryside on the outskirts of Gloucester. Comfortable accommodation and excellent breakfasts. Free WiFi internet, private parking, pub/restaurant nearby. Special breaks and discounts for longer stays. 3S/4D/1T/1F (sleeps 3)/6 en-suite/3 shared S £40-£55 • D/T £75-£80 • F £95-£99.75
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Moreton-in-marsh / Map ref J2
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Painswick / Map ref E5
★ ★ ★ ★ Guest accommodation
The Old School B&B
Cardynham House
A beautifully converted Victorian School offering luxury en-suite bedrooms with towelling robes, fridges – every convenience. The beamed school hall, with stained glass windows, provides 2 glorious sitting/dining rooms. Gardens and ample private parking. 3½ miles from Moreton-in-Marsh.
A 15th century wool merchant’s house. Central village location, four-poster beds – very romantic and comfortable. One room with its own private heated pool at £160-£220 per night.
3D/1T/all en-suite S from £110 • D/T from £125 child: POA
6D/3F/all en-suite S £70-£100 • D £80-£120 • T £125-£140 • F £125-£160 pool £160-£240
Little Compton, Near Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire GL56 0SL T: (01608) 674588 E: wendy@theoldschoolbedandbreakfast.com www.theoldschoolbedandbreakfast.com Contact: Wendy Veale
Moreton-in-marsh / Map ref J2
★ ★ ★ ★ Guest house
Tibbiwell Street, Painswick, Gloucestershire GL6 6XX T: (01452) 814006 E: info@cardynham.co.uk www.cardynham.co.uk Contact: John Paterson
Stow-on-the-Wold / Map ref J3
Treetops Guest House
★ ★ ★ ★ bed & breakfast
Aston House
London Road, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire GL56 0HE T: (01608) 651036 E: treetops1@talk21.com www.treetopscotswolds.co.uk Contact: Mrs Elizabeth Dean
Broadwell, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire GL56 0TJ T: (01451) 830475 E: fja@astonhouse.net www.astonhouse.net Contact: Mrs F. J. Adams
Family-run guest house set in ¾ acre of secluded gardens, 5 minutes walk to village centre. Non-smoking establishment. Access/Visa accepted. Parking for 8. Open all year.
Guests are welcomed to our home in a peaceful village setting 1½ miles from Stow-on-the-Wold. Comfortable accommodation with tea facilities, bedtime drinks, electric blankets for cooler nights and fans for the hotter weather. Pub in walking distance. Open March to October.
2D/4D-T/all en-suite S £50-£75 • D/T £75-£85
1D-T/1T/all en-suite D/T £85-£95 • weekly from £575 (stair lift)
Moreton-in-marsh / Map ref J2
★ ★ ★ Guest accommodation
Stow-on-the-Wold / Map ref I3
★★★★
★ ★ ★ ★ farmhouse
Acacia
Corsham field farmhouse
Comfortable, homely stone house just off High Street Moreton-in–Marsh. Quiet bedrooms overlooking the garden. Close to all facilities. C/H in all rooms. Open all year. Ideal for touring Cotswolds. Restaurants within walking distance.
Charming farmhouse with spectacular Cotswold views. Tranquil location 1.5 miles from Stow Square. Perfect for exploring Cotswold villages, Cheltenham, Stratford, Oxford, Warwick and Blenheim. Excellent pub food 5 minutes walk. Free WiFi. Free parking. Open all year.
1S/2D/1T/1 en-suite/1 private S £40-£45 • D £55-£60 • T £60-£65 Child (up to 10 years) £5 (up to 14 years) £10
2D / 3T / 2F • 6 EN-SUITE / 1 PRIVATE S £50-£65 • D/T £60-£85 • F £80-£140 CHILD (UP TO 10 YEARS) £15. (UP TO 14 YEARS) £20
2 New Road, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire GL56 0AS T: (01608) 650130 E: acacia.guesthouse@tiscali.co.uk www.acaciainthecotswolds.co.uk Contact: Mrs D. Ellwood
Moreton-in-marsh / Map ref J1
LOCAL ASSESSMENT
Bledington Road, Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire GL54 1JH T: (01451) 831750 E: farmhouse@corshamfield.co.uk www.corshamfield.co.uk Contact: Robert Smith
Stroud / Map ref E5
Jasmine Cottage
★ ★ ★ ★ Bed & Breakfast
1 WOODCHESTER LODGE
Stretton-on-Fosse, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire GL56 9SA T: (01608) 661972 E: ann@jasminecottage.wanadoo.co.uk www.jasminecottagebandb.co.uk Contact: Ann Campbell Smith
Southfield Road, North Woodchester, Stroud GL5 5PA T: (01453) 872586 E: anne@woodchesterlodge.co.uk www.woodchesterlodge.co.uk Contact: Mrs A Brooke-Smith
Homely, comfortable cottage in peaceful village, 4 miles north of Moreton-in-Marsh. Central heating, log fires, TV lounge, tea/coffee making facilities. Ideal for touring Cotswolds, Stratford-upon-Avon, Hidcote gardens. Local pub serves good food. Open all year.
Victorian timber merchant’s property. Peaceful village setting near Cotswold Way. Attractive gardens, parking, spacious comfortable rooms. TV lounge/dining room. Meals cooked by qualified chef using our own produce/eggs. Links to main cities.
1D/1T/1 en-suite/1 private D/T FROM £65 • S £50 • child (up to 14 years) £25
2D/2T/1f • 1 en-suite, 2 private facilities D/T from £80 - £85
Moreton-in-marsh / Map ref J2
local assessment
Stroud / Map ref E6
★ ★ ★ ★ Bed & Breakfast
maxwell’s piece B&B
The Yew tree Bed & breakfast
Angela and Dave invite you to share their home, and welcome you to stay in one of our three comfortable bedrooms with large luxury ensuite bathrooms. Home made full English breakfast. Trip Advisor Travellers’ Choice Award 2015.
The Cotswold stone house is surrounded by National Trust common land, with far-reaching views across valleys to Stroud. Within easy access of public transport, shops and pub. Hypoallergenic bedding; no-smoking. No pets. Approx. 2 miles from Stroud.
3D/all en-suite D from £115
1D/1T/1F/1 en-suite/1 private S £50 • D £65 1st night, 2nd £55 child (up to 5 yrs) £15 • CHILD IN EXTRA BED £25
Lower Lemington, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire GL56 9NP T: (01608) 654444 M: 07970 125566 E: stay@mpbandb.co.uk www.mpbandb.co.uk Contact: Angela and Dave Hollingworth
Moreton-in-marsh / Map ref J2
Walls Quarry, Brimscombe, Stroud, Gloucestershire GL5 2PA T: (01453) 887980 E: info@theyewtreestroud.co.uk www.theyewtreestroud.co.uk Contact: Mrs E. Peters
CHALFORD, STROUD / Map ref F6
old farm
sollom voe bed & breakfast
Traditional Cotswolds family farm. Comfy beds, friendly hosts and tasty LOCAL breakfast with home produced, award winning sausages, bacon and eggs. Home to BBC1’s “Nigel and Adam’s Farm Kitchen” filmed in 2013!
Situated within an area of outstanding natural beauty, Sollom Voe is the ideal base for exploring The Cotswolds. Guests are accommodated in beautifully appointed double rooms each with modern en-suite, Wi-Fi, TV and thoughtful extras.
3D/t/f / all en-suite S £40-£60 • D £70-£90 • F £80-£100
2S/2D/all en-suite S £45-£49 • D £70-£75
Dorn, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire GL56 9NS T: (01608) 650394 E: sarah@oldfarmdorn.co.uk www.oldfarmdorn.co.uk Contact: Sarah Righton
Old Neighbourhood, Chalford, Stroud, Gloucestershire GL6 8AA T: (01453) 882757 E: info@sollomvoe.co.uk www.sollomvoe.co.uk Contact: Anne Fletcher
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Tewkesbury / Map ref F2
Winchcombe / Map ref G3
★ ★ ★ ★ Farmhouse
Willow Cottages
North Farmcote Bed & Breakfast
Peaceful former farmhouse, 1 mile north of the historic riverside town of Tewkesbury, near Hilton Puckrup Hall Hotel. Comfortable en-suite rooms with beverages. Large garden. Ample parking. Ideal touring/walking/ cycling. Golf, riding, windsurfing nearby. Secure storage for cyclists.
A working farm high on the Cotswold escarpment with panoramic views across to the Malvern Hills. Ideal for touring and walking the Cotswolds. Spacious, comfortable rooms. Well off the beaten track, very quiet and relaxing. 3 miles east of Winchcombe.
1D/1T/1F/all en-suite S from £35 • D/T from £65 • F POA Child (up to14 years) half rate
1D/2T/2 en-suite/1 private S £60-£80 • D/T £80-£100 • F £100-£120
Shuthonger, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire GL20 6ED T: (01684) 298599 E: RobBrd1@aol.com www.tewkesburybedandbreakfast.co.uk Contact: Robert Bird
Winchcombe, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL54 5AU T: (01242) 602304 or 07792 328274 E: davideayrs@yahoo.co.uk www.northfarmcote.co.uk Contact: David Eayrs
Green Cotswolds
Help us to look after the environment and beautiful countryside for generations to come. The whole point of coming on holiday is to relax – so why not, when you arrive in the Cotswolds, hang up your car keys for a day or two and take a break from driving or even better get here by train or bus. To make it easy we have a guide to explore the Cotswolds by public transport or call Traveline (0871 200 2233). We now have The Cotswolds Discoverer which provides easy, cost-effective travel around the area by bus and train. One-day and three-day tickets are available to purchase at UK rail stations. For further details visit www.escapetothecotswolds.org.uk/discoverer Coming soon to the Cotswolds, two rapid electric vehicle charging points thanks to funding from the Office for Low Emission Vehicles. Visitors driving electric vehicles will be able to re-charge their cars in Moreton-in-Marsh and Cirencester in just 30 minutes using the new Pay As You Go electric vehicle charging points.
Be the perfect visitor...
These are linking accommodation and attractions together that all take sustainability seriously many of whom have awards such as Green Tourism Business Scheme or The Cotswolds Green scheme. Cotswolds Visitor Giving Scheme - a growing number of businesses are participating in the Cotswolds Visitor Giving Scheme (www.cotswoldsaonb.org.uk/visitorgiving) which aims to raise money to keep the Cotswolds a beautiful place. Look out for businesses signed up to the scheme or why not ask your accommodation provider if they are taking part. Eat and buy local – treat yourself to our locally produced food or local ales, check out the nearest farmers’ market, farm shops or food festival. Traditional crafts also feature heavily in The Cotswolds so supporting sustainable tourism can be easier than you think.
Have fun and hire a bike to explore the area or visit the areas that promote Walkers are Welcome. To give you inspiration we are developing car free itineraries and Green Weekend packages.
It’s just t! the ticke Discover the beauty and attractions of the Cotswolds by bus and by train – and save money too! THE
Cotswolds Discoverer
From just £10, you can enjoy unlimited* travel by bus and rail around the Cotswolds – one of the UK’s most beautiful landscapes.
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Self Catering Prices are usually per week per unit. Check prices and facilities before booking especially at peak times. Please mention this guide when making your booking.
ascott / Map ref K2
★ ★ ★ ★ Self-catering
Bourton-on-the-water / Map ref I4
WYTONS PIECE/LITTLE BARN
★ ★ ★ Self-catering
Southlands Cottage
Rissington Road, Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire GL54 2DT T: (01451) 821987 E: info@southlands-bb.co.uk www.southlands-bb.co.uk Contact: CE Hutchman
The Acorns, Ascott, Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire CV36 5PP T: (01608) 684240 E: johnandkaren.lawrence@ic24.net www.ascott-barns.co.uk Contact: Karen Lawrence
A cosy cottage situated within private grounds. 3 bedrooms, 2 of which are on the ground floor. Suitable for people with limited mobility or disabilities. 8 minutes walk from village centre. Furnished to a high standard. Children, pets welcome. Option of meals. Open all year.
Three barn conversions set in a secluded Cotswold valley. Open farmland surrounds all properties. Ascott is a hamlet which is great for walking, bikes and peace and quiet. Little Barn (Top photo) has stone floors, pine beams and sleeps four people. There is an enclosed stone yard and pets are welcome.
1 cottage sleeps 5 PRICES START FROM £620
Wytons Piece/Top Barn (Bottom photo) sleeps six and four people respectively. There is an interconnecting hallway that can be opened to make one large property that sleeps ten. There is a large dining table in Wytons Piece that seats ten people. Both have great views and south facing terraces. Inside there are large sofas, under floor heating and space.
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Windrush apartments
Stow on the Wold and Moreton in Marsh 10 miles, Warwick Castle and Blenheim Palace 20 miles.
Lansdowne, Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire GL54 2AR T: (01451) 820195 or 07710 404942 E: arthurandgill@aol.com www.windrushapartments.co.uk Contact: Arthur & Gill Perry
We look forward to welcoming you to our part of rural Warwickshire.
2 first floor apartments are ideally situated in Bourton-on-the-Water 4 mins walk to the village centre. Both have double bedrooms, or together to accommodate 4 persons. 7 and 3 day breaks are available. No children under 8. 2 flats to sleep 2 or 4 persons Flat 1 low season £250 • high season £350 Flat 2 low season £150 • high season £250
3 cottages sleeps 14 (4 double rooms, 3 twin rooms) PRICES FROM £400-£835 per cottage. short breaks available.
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Bibury holiday cottages
CLOVER COTTAGE
Four cottages sleeping 2/3/3/4 persons, set within secluded courtyard/ gardens adjacent to owner’s home. A minute’s walk to pub, shops and riverside hotels/restaurants in centre of Bibury village. Parking. Short breaks available.
Clover Cottage is well equipped and comfortable. Ideal for a walking holiday or a romantic getaway, peaceful and picturesque Wyck Rissington is perfectly located for exploring the Cotswolds. Open all year except Christmas.
4 cottages sleep 12 low season £300-£400 • high season £375-£475
1 cottage sleeps 3 LOW SEASON £300-£350 • MID SEASON £360-£390 HIGH SEASON £425-£460
Coln Cottage, Arlington, Bibury, Gloucestershire GL7 5NL T: (01285) 740314 E: info@biburyholidaycottages.com www.biburyholidaycottages.com Contact: Jennifer Hedgeland
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10 Wyck Rissington, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL54 2PN T: (01451) 821220 E: fifield@clover-cottage.co.uk www.clover-cottage.co.uk Contact: Louise Fifield
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Hope cottage
PUSSYCAT COTTAGE
A cosy, 2-bedroomed cottage, set in a beautiful, quiet Cotswold village between Bourton and Stow. Sitting room, fully-equipped kitchen, separate bath and shower rooms. Linen, towels, electricity, heating included. Garden and car parking. Pets welcome. Short breaks available in low season.
A charming cottage in the heart of the village of Bourton-on-the-Water. Perfectly placed as somewhere to set off exploring the Cotswolds. Ideal for walking/cycling/touring. Great local pub 5 minutes walk away. Parking on site.
1 cottage sleeps 4 low season £380-£430 • high season £480-£535
1 cottage sleeps 1-6 LOW season FROM £450 • MID season FROM £575 high season FROM £650
6 Wyck Rissington, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL54 2PN T: (01451) 822466 E: hopelodge@btinternet.com www.cotswold-hopecottage.co.uk Contact: Richard and Caroline Pye
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★ ★ ★ ★ Self-catering
Mouse Trap Lane, Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire GL54 2AU T: (01451) 822041 E: pussycatcottage@outlook.com www.pussycatcottage.co.uk Contact: Emily Clacy
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Magnolia Cottage Apartment
Quality first floor apartment. Tastefully furnished. Light and airy. Video/CD. Free Wi-Fi. Gas log fire. Bathroom with separate shower. Non-smokers preferred. No pets. Suitable for adults. Private parking. Shops. Restaurants 2 minutes easy walk.
The Manor House, West End, Broadway, Worcestershire WR12 7JP T: (01386) 852913 E: info@broadwaymanor.co.uk www.broadwaymanor.co.uk Contact: Debbie Williamson Four award-winning cottages and apartment set in tranquil private grounds of a 16th century Cotswold manor house, a few minutes’ walk from the centre of Broadway. Ideally located for walking and touring. Short breaks available.
1 cottage sleeps 4 (2 twin rooms) low season £370 • Mid season £380-£390 high season £400-£525
5 cottages sleeps 2-4 NOV-FEB £385 To £480 per week MAR-OCT £440 TO £750 PER WEEK
Magnolia Cottage, Lansdowne, Bourton-on-the-Water GL54 2AR T: (01451) 821841 E: jan.cotterill@yahoo.co.uk www.magnoliacottageholidays.com Contact: Mr & Mrs J Cotterill
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BROADWAY MANOR COTTAGES
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THE CHESTNUTS
Eco Chic Cottages, Bridge Street, Shilton, Oxon OX18 4AB T: 07860 337763 E: chris@ecochiccottages.com www.ecochiccottages.com Contact: Chris Burton Cotswold Tourism’s Self Catering Holiday Provider of the Year 2015. Stone cottage with charm of the past & todays luxuries. Chef’s kitchen and goose-down duvets, spa-like bathrooms, original art. Wood burner for Winter and garden for Summer. 1 COTTAGE sleeps 8 • 4D / 3 BATHROOMS low season from £995 • mid season from £1530 high season from £1995 • CHRISTMAS week £3370
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Hill Farm CottageS
Woolstone Hill Farm, Woolstone, Cheltenham GL52 9RG T: (01242) 672803 E: woolstonehillfarm@hotmail.co.uk www.thehillfarmcottage.co.uk Contact: Mrs Diane Andrews Beautifully situated traditional brick cottage, with outstanding unspoilt views over the Cotswold hills. Ideal base to explore the delights of nearby towns such as Cheltenham, Tewkesbury, Broadway and Stratford-upon-Avon. A rambler’s heaven as the cottage sits on the Gloucestershire Way. In a peaceful setting on a beef and arable farm. The cottage itself has been equipped to a high standard. 2 bedrooms upstairs with shower room. 1 bedroom downstairs with en-suite. Fresh linen and towels provided. Very nice and well equipped kitchen and living room. Short breaks available to take advantage of nearby Prescott Hill Climb and Cheltenham Racecourse. Ample parking. Make Hill Farm Cottage your perfect peaceful getaway.
1 cottage sleeps 4 low season £250-£300 • high season £350-£430
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Home Farm HOLIDAY Cottages
Home Farm, Mill Street, Prestbury, Cheltenham GL52 3BG T: (01242) 583161 E: janebanwell@btconnect.com www.homefarmholidaycottages.co.uk Contact: Mrs S J Banwell A smallholding in a corner of a historic village. Quality cottages converted from 17th century stone outbuildings grouped around a colourful courtyard within easy reach of the Cotswold Way, Cheltenham racecourse and town. 2 cottages sleep 4, 4. 2 cottages sleep 4, 4 low season £275 • high season £600
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★ ★ ★ ★ Self-catering 81 New Barn Lane, Prestbury, Cheltenham GL52 3LF T: (01242) 231432 E: bookings@ramblersrest.org.uk www.ramblersrest.org.uk Contact: Andrew and Nicole Sullivan Detached, comfortable 3 bedroom bungalow close to Cheltenham town and racecourse. Fully equipped kitchen; Spacious living room, leather settees, flat screen TV; Private, partially sheltered decking area; ample parking. Ideal base for touring the Cotswolds. 1 cottage sleeps 6 £300-£800
1 cottage sleeps 5 low season £325 • high season £650
(Gas CH inclusive)
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Cow Fair
Back Ends, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire GL55 6AU T: (01386) 840835 E: jane_whitehouse@hotmail.com www.cotswoldcottages.uk.com Contact: Jane Whitehouse Attractive beamed period detached cottage in quiet position. Restaurants/shops within 3 minutes walk. Sitting room, French windows to secluded garden. Kitchen, dining area, utility room, cloakroom. Easy stairs to bedrooms and bathroom. Tennis court by arrangement. Parking. CH inclusive. 1 cottage sleeps 4 low season £325 • high season £650
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Noel Cottage
3 Noel Court, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire GL55 6AT T: (01386) 840835 E: jane_whitehouse@hotmail.com www.cotswoldcottages.uk.com Contact: Jane Whitehouse Traditional terraced cottage in quiet location, 50 metres from High Street, with its alternative shops and many eating places. Sitting room with dining area leading to modern kitchen. Upstairs one pretty double/twin bedroom with bath/shower. Small garden with outside furniture. Linen, towels and central heating included.
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ROSE COTTAGES 1 & 2
Westington, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire GL55 6EG T: 0345 268 0763 www.cottages4you.co.uk (Property Refs NVU and 28440) Two charming thatched 18th Century cottages. Delightful gardens. Beamed sitting rooms with DVD players and inglenook fireplaces. Well-equipped kitchens. Double and twin-bedded rooms. 5 minutes walk to town centre. Ideal location for exploring Stratford and the Cotswolds.
★ ★ ★ ★ SELF-CATERING
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Cotswold Charm Holiday Cottages
HONEYPOT COTTAGES
Cotswold Charm Holiday Cottages offers a unique selection of 4-star Self-catering cottages/apartments sleeping 2 and up to 8 are all located within a few yards of Top Farm’s 18C farmhouse and a 5-minute walk of Chipping Campden’s beautiful High Street with its many restaurants, inns and shops.
Honeypot Cottages is a family run business based in the North Cotswolds medieval market town of Chipping Campden. Ideal for walking, cycling, eating, shopping and relaxing.
Each of our cottages has its own unique character and off-street parking. Larger parties/families can be catered for by booking adjacent cottages. Secure cycle storage is available for up to 15 bicycles. The George Barn (sleeps 4, 6 or 8) is wheelchair accessible with ground floor double bedroom with en suite wet-room and also has an electric rise & fall kitchen for wheelchair users and those with restricted mobility. Larger parties/families can be catered for by booking adjacent cottages. Secure cycle storage is available for up to 15 bicycles.
7 cottages sleep 2, 4, 5, 6 & 8 LOW season £275-£800 • PEAK season £400-£1200
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8 Noel Court, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire GL55 6BS T: (01386) 840835 E: jane_whitehouse@hotmail.com www.cotswoldcottages.uk.com Contact: Jane Whitehouse Traditionally-built Cotswold stone cottage in a quiet position, 50 metres from High Street. Entrance hall, cloakroom, kitchen, sitting room with dining area. French windows to small garden. Upstairs to pretty bedrooms and bathroom. Parking for 2 cars. Tennis court by arrangement. Contact: Jane Whitehouse, Weston Park Farm, Dovers Hill, Chipping Campden GL55 6UW.
2 cottages • EACH sleep 4 PRICES £400-£1080 FOR 7 NIGHTS
George Barn, Blind Lane, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire GL55 6ED T: (01386) 840164 Mob/Text: 0788 964 9812 E: info@cotswoldcharm.com www.cotswoldcharm.com Contact: Michael Haines
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Carol Cottage
1 cottage sleeps 2 low season £285 • high season £500
Ramblers Rest
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27 Berrington Road, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire GL55 6JA T: (01386) 841714 Mob/text: 07951 225 177 E: info@honeypotcottages.co.uk www.honeypotcottages.co.uk Contact: Andy Smith
With 18 cottages in total, whether you are looking for a romantic cottage for two, family homes for 4-8 or a barn conversion for 9+ set in 1.5 acres, we’ll find your perfect match. Each cottage is unique and offers something to suit all requirements. Our website homepage shows all properties with a brief description. Click on a cottage to see further details. Booking a cottage is easy via telephone or email. Questions are answered quickly and the booking process is simple. Linen and towels included. No hidden costs.
18 cottageS sleeps 2 to 11 low season £425-£1800 • MID SEASON £525-£2250 high season £575-£2500
Self Catering Prices are usually per week per unit. Check prices and facilities before booking especially at peak times. Please mention this guide when making your booking.
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HEATH FARM HOLIDAY COTTAGES
Crickley court Cottages
The scent of lavender and sound of running water in Summer, the crackle of logs by the fire in Winter. A haven of craftsmanship and natural materials. Great views. Exquisite and tranquil base for the Cotswolds. Flexible/Short breaks available. Convenient Oxford/Stratford. London M40.
In Witcombe village, in an area of outstanding natural beauty our comfortable cottages, both 4 stars, are well placed for visiting the many Cotswolds attractions and perfect for you and all the family to relax and enjoy yourselves!
5 cottages sleeps 2-4 low season £404-£754 • high season £524-£1221
2 cottages (Amber sleeps 1-4, JASMINE SLEEPS 1-6) low season £400-£500 • MID season £450-£600 High season £600-£700 • DAILY RATES AVAILABLE, MIN. 3 NIGHTS
Heath Farm, Swerford, Chipping Norton, Oxford OX7 4BN T: (01608) 683270 E: barbours@heathfarm.com www.heathfarm.com Contact: David and Nena Barbour
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★ ★ ★ ★ Self-catering
Crickley Court, Dog Lane, Witcombe, Gloucester GL3 4UF T: (01452) 863634 M: 07736 070615 E: crickleycourt@gmail.com www.crickleycourt.co.uk Contact: John Kingston
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Dairy Cottage
Swallow Barn
Churchill, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire OX7 6NA T: (01608) 658278 / 07717 296993 E: dairycottage@btinternet.com www.homeaway.co.uk/dairycottage Contact: Janie Hextall
81 Corsend Road, Hartpury, Gloucester GL19 3BP T: (01608) 682425 E: enquiries@theswallowbarn.co.uk www.theswallowbarn.co.uk Contact: Bruce McFarlane Stylish barn conversion with a contemporary feel whist retaining beautiful elm beams and exposed stonework. Situated on a country lane it enjoys views north across Gloucestershire countryside to the Malvern Hills.
This attractively renovated 17th century dairy with walled suntrap garden has a contemporary but comfortable feel and is well equipped for all your needs. In the heart of a quiet village with excellent pub/restaurant. 1 cottage sleeps 2 low season £295 • high season £365
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1 COTTAGE SLEEPS 7 (1 DOUBLE, 1 DOUBLE WITH SINGLE, 1 BUNK BED, 2 BATHROOMS) low/Mid season £410-£670 • high season £710-£789
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Westley Farm Cottages
Easterleigh cottage
Walk through wild flower meadows, hidden valleys, ancient bluebell woods on old-fashioned Cotswold hill farm. Delight in glimpses of deer, badger, fox, orchids and butterflies. 5 secluded cosy cottages with flagstone floors and log fires.
Period Cotswold cottage renovated to luxury standard but with beams and country features, such as stone real fire and Rayburn. Set in quiet, non-tourist village. Large garden. Country pub 5 minutes walk.
5 cottages sleep 2-6 low season £350-£630 high season £420-£960
1 cottage sleeps 7 from £450
Westley Farm, Chalford, Stroud, Gloucestershire GL6 8HP T: (01285) 760262 E: cottages@westleyfarm.co.uk www.westleyfarm.co.uk Contact: Hege & Julian Usborne
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★ ★ ★ Self-catering
Nr Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire T: 07946 478509 E: mark@marksplaces.com www.rentcotswoldcottage.com Contact: Mark Fox
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field farm cottage
Somerford Keynes, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 6DH (for sat nav please use GL7 6FE) T: (01428) 684493 / 07967 010650 E: regine@fieldfarmcottage.co.uk www.fieldfarmcottage.co.uk Contact: Régine and Mike Berry Peacefully located modern 1-bedroom cottage on working farm with views over fields. Close to Keynes Country Park and Cotswold Nature Reserve. 4.5 miles from historic Cirencester. Sleeps 2 + 1 (small sofa-bed available in living room).
2 Barnfield, Kineton, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL54 5UG T: (01451) 850664 E: little.barnfield@hotmail.co.uk www.littlebarnfield.co.uk Contact: Anne Dawson Delightful rural hideaway. Well-equipped. Surrounded by wonderful walking country and ideally located for touring. Village pub serving good food. Short breaks available. Sorry no pets and no-smoking. 7 miles to Stow-on-the-Wold.
1 cottage sleeps 2+1 low season £275 per week • mid season £310 per week high season £375 per week
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PARKLEAZE FARM
Parkleaze Farm, Ewen, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 6PZ T: (01285) 770105 / 07785 295412 E: janecurtistucker@yahoo.co.uk Contact: Jane Tucker Parkleaze Farm is an attractive Cotswold property, in an idyllic rural position on the edge of the village of Ewen, within walking distance of the pub and close to the Cotswold town of Cirencester.
1 cottage sleeps 6-9 FROM £628 T0 £1678 per week
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Little Barnfield
1 cottage sleeps 2 low season £325 • high season £375
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Sudgrove Cottages
Miserden, Stroud, Gloucestershire GL6 7JD T: (01285) 821322 E: enquiries@sudgrovecottages.co.uk www.sudgrovecottages.co.uk Contact: Martin and Carol Ractliffe Yew Tree is a Cotswold stone cottage in a hamlet, ½ mile from Miserden. Relax in the garden or by a log fire, walk local footpaths or explore in the Cotswolds, Severn Vale or beyond. Open all year. 1 cottage sleeps 2-6 LOW season £320-£360 • HIGH SEASON £400-510
★ ★ ★ ★ Self-catering
LAKEVIEW HOLIDAYS
Whelford Pools, Whelford Road, Fairford, Gloucestershire GL7 4DT T: (01285) 713649 M: 07826 114088 E: info@lakeviewholidays.co.uk www.lakeviewholidays.co.uk Contact: Ros Godden One stunning lakeside house and three sunny apartments in a courtyard setting in the Cotswold Water Park. South facing, modern and beautifully finished with wonderful lake views. Large lawns, play equipment and outdoor seating. 1 house & 3 apartments sleeps 2-5 (16 in total) low season £50-£100 • mid season £60-£130 • high season £70-£150
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Sarum holiday bungalow
Todenham Road, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire GL56 9NJ T: (01608) 650821 E: jobrooks41@btinternet.com www.sarumbungalow.co.uk Contact: Mrs J. Brooks Detached bungalow situated in country road on outskirts of this market town, yet easy walking distance to High Street. Well-furnished and equipped. Relax in the private garden or conservatory. Linen, central heating and electricity included. Contact: Mrs J. Brooks, Ashlar, Todenham Road, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire GL56 9NJ. 1 cottage sleeps 4 (1 double 1 twin) low season £320-£400 • high season £500
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The Retreat
STONECOT Cottage
Self-contained accommodation with private entrance attached to owner’s home. The property has been tastefully decorated with many personal touches, including its own small patio area. In walking distance of picturesque town of Moreton-in-Marsh. Short breaks available.
Stonecot is a two bedroom detached cottage built from traditional Cotswold stone and only 500m from Stow’s pretty town square. The cottage is fitted with an array of modern appliances and offers off street parking.
1 cottage sleeps 2 £300 per week • £60 per night • 10% discount for oapS & singles open Christmas & new year, call for rates
1 cottage sleeps 4 • 1 DOUBLE, 1 TWIN prices FROM £360 to £575
6 Wellington Road, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire GL56 0HZ T: (01608) 651350 M: 07903 646069 E: sally.fay.george@gmail.com www.cotswold-retreat.co.uk Contact: Sally Fay-George
Well Lane, Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire GL54 1BT T: (07769) 351137 E: stonecot@hotmail.co.uk www.stonecotcottage.co.uk Contact: Emma Ayrey
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Valley View
THE WHITE HOUSE
4 Glebe Close, Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire GL54 1DJ T: 01789 751504 E: janetcraddock25@hotmail.com Contact: Mr and Mrs P. J. Craddock
Stow Road, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire GL56 9TB T: (01386) 852862 E: info@giveproperties.co.uk www.giveproperties.co.uk Twitter: @GIVeProperties Contact: Arlene Winter A stunning, spacious house that offers luxury living for 12-14 people, set in 4.5 acres of fabulous Cotswold countryside. Modernised and designed to the highest standard the property has its own private heated swimming pool, large outside eating/entertaining area with stone BBQ and ample parking for 6+ cars.
Home from home bungalow, spotlessly clean, fully-equipped, sleeps 2-3. 3 minutes walk to Town Square. Quiet with extensive views. Garden close to Roman wells and villages. Off-road parking. Sorry no smokers, children or pets. 1 cottage sleeps 2-3 low season £300-£340 • high season £360-£450
1 house • 4D/2T • sleeps 12-14 • 4 bathrooms jan-mar £479-£609p/n • apr-may £549-619p/n • jun-sep £649-£719p/n Oct-Dec £549-£609p/n • CHRISTmas/New Year 2016 £719p/n
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wild goose lodge
STAY IN STOW
Situated beside the Gloucester-Sharpness canal, just a short walk from Slimbridge WWT, this spacious lodge is available for sole hire or individual stays. Families and dogs welcome. Games room, fully licenced bar, catering options available.
A self-contained detached bungalow in a quiet cul-de-sac less than 5 minutes stroll from the heart of Stow-on-the-Wold. A comfortable base from which to explore the beautiful Cotswolds. No pets.
1 UNIT sleeps 1 TO 40 • 5d/2t/5 BATHROOMS rooms from £30 PER NIGHT full hire from £565 PER NIGHT
1 BUNGALOW sleeps 4 low season £313-£347 • high season £378-£408
Shepherd’s Patch, Slimbridge, Gloucestershire GL2 7BP T: 01453 890275 E: info@wildgooselodge.co.uk www.wildgooselodge.co.uk Contact: Charmaine Nicholls
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★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Self-catering
15 Glebe Close, Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire GL54 1DJ T: 01223 208699 E: info@stayinstow.com www.stayinstow.com Contact: Paul Williams
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Broad oak cottages
Walls Quarry, Brimscombe, Stroud, Gloucestershire GL5 2PA T: (01453) 887980 E: info@theyewtreestroud.co.uk www.theyewtreestroud.co.uk Contact: Mrs E. Peters The Cotswold stone accommodation is surrounded by National Trust common land, with far reaching views across valleys to Stroud; within easy access of public transport, shops and pub. Cyclists, walkers welcome. Hypoallergenic bedding; no smoking. No pets. Approx. 2 miles from Stroud.
The Counting House, Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire GL54 1AL T: (01451) 830794 E: mary@broadoakcottages.co.uk www.broadoakcottages.co.uk Contact: Mary Wilson May Cottage is a delightful quiet cottage all on one level, which has been totally refurbished and extended to include a master bedroom, luxury bathroom and a conservatory. Off-road parking, lovely gardens and log fire. Wi-Fi throughout. 1 cottage sleeps 4 low season £522 • high season £888
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1 cottage sleeps 2 low season £260-£340 high season £340-£515
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Park Farm Holiday Cottages
Park Farm, Maugersbury, Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire GL54 1HP T: (01451) 870568 E: tiana@parkfarmholidaycottages.co.uk www.parkfarmholidaycottages.co.uk Contact: Tiana Ricketts 4 delightful ground floor cottages (4-poster beds) and cosy wing to farmhouse. Log-burning stoves, patios, hard tennis court and gardens. Farm setting in hamlet with wonderful views. Footpath (10 minutes) to pub and restaurants in Stow-on-the-Wold. 5 cottages sleep 2-4 low season £350 (i bedroom)-£360 (2 bedrooms) high season £520 (i bedroom)-£850 (2 bedrooms)
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The Yew Tree Holiday Cottage
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Rose Cottage
Well Lane, Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire GL54 1BT T: 07769 351137 E: rosecotstow@mail.com www.rosecottagestowonthewold.com Contact: Emma Ayrey Cotswold stone cottage built 1750 with beams throughout, two wood stoves and central heating. Two secluded gardens, 3 bedrooms (king, double and single) two showers/bath; TVs/DVD, washer, freezer, dryer, dishwasher and microwave. 3 car parking. 1 cottage sleeps 5/2 bathrooms Prices from £455 to £760
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Batsford Ar and Gardenboretum
Centre Batsford, Mo reton-in-Mars Tel: 01386 701 h, Glos GL56 9AB Email: arbore 441 www.batsarb tum@batsfordfoundatio .co.uk n.co.uk Open: Every day, except Christmas Da y
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Tewkesbury / Map ref F2
LOCAL ASSESSMENT
Winchcombe / Map ref G3
9 MilL Bank
9 Mill Bank, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire GL20 5SD T: (01684) 276190 E: billhunt@9mb.co.uk www.tewkesbury-cottage.co.uk Contact: Bill and Dawn Hunt
Postlip Stables, Winchcombe, Gloucestershire GL54 5AQ T: (01242) 603124 E: enquiries@thecotswoldretreat.co.uk www.thecotswoldretreat.co.uk Contact: Mark Grassick
Riverside cottage near Abbey, in a most picturesque, medieval setting with outstanding views of the Malvern Hills. Nightly/weekend bookings available, from £75 per night. See us on TripAdvisor/Alastair Sawday. Contact address: 7 Mill Bank, Tewkesbury GL20 5SD.
Attractive, high quality Cotswold stone cottages located on historic country estate mentioned in the Doomsday Book of 1086. Muir Cottage was converted from an 18th century barn to a design inspired by the Arts and Crafts Movement that established in the Cotswolds in the 19th century, resulting in an array of stone mullioned windows, leaded lights, exposed beams and period furnishings. The Bothy has been created from a 1700s Cotswold barn and a 1920s kennel building and is a truly unique cottage.
1 cottage sleeps 3 low season £375-£425 • high season £425-£475
Upton St. Leonards / Map ref E5
★ ★ ★ ★ Self-Catering
Muir cottage & the bothy
Postlip is beautifully situated in a hidden coombe on the leeward side of the Cotswolds’ highest hill, yet is only minutes from Winchcombe, a classic Cotswold “wool town” with excellent shops and restaurants.
★ ★ ★ Self-catering
Little Court Cottages
Rance Lane, Upton St. Leonards, Gloucestershire GL4 8AB T: (01452) 615150 E: info@littlecourtcottages.co.uk www.littlecourtcottages.co.uk Contact: Mrs Helen Cound 2 delightful cottages ideally located between Gloucester, Cheltenham and Stroud. Self-contained cottages designed to provide an attractive, secure and peaceful environment, the perfect base to explore the beautiful Cotswolds. Up to 6 people. Distance from city centre: 3 miles. 2 cottages sleep 2+4 Prices from £325 per week
Winchcombe / Map ref H3
2 cottages sleep 6-7 low season £300-£400 • high season £450-£550
★ ★ ★ Self-catering
Withington / Map ref G4
★ ★ ★ ★ Self-catering
The Old Stables
Ballingers Farmhouse Cottages
A delightful stable conversion situated on a working farm. Garden with magnificent views set in beautiful countryside. Ideal centre for both walking and touring. Approx. 3½ miles from Winchcombe.
Converted old stone farm buildings into two delightful, well-furnished, centrally-heated cottages within grounds of grade II-listed farmhouse.
1 cottage sleeps 4 low season £300 • high season £330-£390
2 cottages sleep 2 (+1 child) £220-£350
Farmcote, Winchcombe, Gloucestershire GL54 5AU T: (01242) 603860 E: jane@farmcoteherbs.co.uk www.cotswolds.info/webpage/the-old-stables.htm Contact: Jane Eayrs
Withington, Gloucestershire GL54 4BB T: (01242) 890335 E: pollardfam2005@btinternet.com www.ballingersfarmhousecottages.co.uk Contact: Ian and Judi Pollard
Cotswold Visitor Information Centres Our friendly staff are here to help you get the most from your visit to the Cotswolds. With a wealth of local knowledge, these are some of the services they provide: • Accommodation booking – in advance of your visit or when you arrive
Bourton-on-the-Water Tel: +44 (0)1451 820211 info@visitbourton.com
Gloucester Tel: +44 (0)1452 396572 tourism@gloucester.gov.uk
Stroud Tel: +44 (0)1453 760960 tic@stroud.gov.uk
• Local attraction and event information – where to go and what to see, including opening times and prices
Broadway* Tel: 01386 852937 Email: info@visitbroadway.co.uk
Lechlade* Tel: +44 (0)1367 252631 info@lechladelibrary.co.uk
Tetbury Tel: +44 (0)1666 503552 tourism@tetbury.org
Burford Tel: +44 (0)1993 823558 burford.vic@westoxon.gov.uk
Moreton-in-Marsh Tel: +44 (0)1608 650881 moreton@cotswold.gov.uk
Tewkesbury Tel: +44 (0)1684 855040 tewkesburytic@tewkesbury.gov.uk
Cheltenham Tel:+44 (0)1242 237431 info@cheltenhamtrust.org.uk
Winchcombe Nailsworth* Tel: +44 (0)1242 602925 Tel: +44 (0)1453 839222 TIC@nailsworthtowncouncil.gov.uk winchcombetic@tewkesbury.gov.uk
Chipping Campden Tel: +44 (0)1386 841206 info@campdenonline.org
Malmesbury* Tel: +44 (0)1666 823748 Email: tic@malmesbury.gov.uk
Chipping Sodbury* Tel: 01454 326336 chippingsodburytic@gmail.com
Painswick* Tel: +44 (0) 1452 812278 painswicktourist@gmail.com
Cirencester Tel: +44 (0)1285 654180 cirencestervic@slm-ltd.co.uk
Stow on the Wold* Tel: +44 (0) 1451 870998 stowvic@gloucestershire.gov.uk
• Ticket sales – for local events, theatres, coach and bus tours • Maps and guide books • Walking and cycling information • Local transport information • Souvenirs and gifts Official Partner Logo Green Tourism Business Award *Visitor information point, limited services Please use the international dialling code when calling from outside the UK
Wotton-under-Edge* Tel: +44 (0)1453 521541 Witney Tel: +44 (0)1993 775802 witney.vic@westoxon.gov.uk
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towns & villages finder H6 Ampney Crucis C5 Arlingham K2 Ascott H7 Ashton Keynes M1 Banbury H6 Barnsley C6 Berkeley I5 Bibury F3 Bishops Cleeve J3 Bledington I2 Blockley I4 Bourton-on-the-Water E6 Brimscombe H2 Broadway J3 Broadwell E5 Brookthorpe J5 Burford D6 Cam & Dursley F6 Chalford K4 Charlbury F8 Charlton G4 Charlton Kings H5 Chedworth F3/4 Cheltenham Spa K2 Cherington I1 Chipping Campden K3 Chipping Norton K3 Churchill G6 Cirencester G3 Cleeve Hill H4 Compton Abdale G2 Conderton E2 Corse Lawn G5 Cowley F5 Cranham H7 Cricklade F7 Crudwell E3 Deerhurst E3 Down Hatherley J2 Dorn G2 Dumbleton G6 Duntisbourne Rouse F6 Eastcombe E8 Easton Grey I1 Ebrington H1 Evesham G7 Ewen I6 Fairford H3 Farmcote H3 Ford H5 Fossebridge F6 Frampton Mansell D5 Frampton-on-Severn E4 Gloucester J2 Great Wolford H3 Guiting Power D3 Hartpury E6 Horsley J1 Ilmington H3 Kineton K4 Leafield J6 Lechlade J2 Little Compton
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I3 Longborough F7 Long Newton F8 Malmesbury J3 Maugersbury I1 Mickleton E6 Minchinhampton F5 Miserden J2 Moreton-in-Marsh E6 Nailsworth H3 Naunton H4 Northleach H4 Notgrove E6 Nympsfield J3 Oddington D4 Over E5 Painswick E5 Pitchcombe G7 Poole & Somerford Keynes G3 Postlip G3 Prestbury H6 Preston I6 Quenington E3 Sandhurst J1 Shipston-on-Stour F2 Shuthonger C6 Slimbridge H2 Snowshill H7 South Cerney I6 Southrop H2 Stanway D3 Staunton E6 Stonehouse I3 Stow-on-the-Wold J1 Stretton-on-Fosse E6 Stroud L2 Swerford F7 Tetbury F2 Tewkesbury J4/5 The Barringtons I4 The Rissingtons I3 The Slaughters C7 Thornbury E3 Tirley G2 Toddington E3 Twigworth F2 Twyning F4 Ullenwood I3 Upper Swell L1 Upton E5 Upton St Leonards E8 Westonbirt H1 Weston-Sub-Edge E5 Whiteshill G4 Whittington H1 Willersey G3 Winchcombe F4 Witcombe G4 Withington K5 Witney M4 Woodstock G2 Woolstone D7 Wotton-under-Edge
getting to the Cotswolds By Rail Easily accessible by rail with mainline stations at Cheltenham, Charlbury, Hanborough, Gloucester, Kemble (for Cirencester), Kingham (for Stow-on-the-Wold), Moreton-in-Marsh, Ashchurch (for Tewkesbury), Cam & Dursley and Stroud. National Rail Enquiry line 08457 48 49 50.
By Road/Coach The motorway network provides easy access via the M4 or M40 from London and the South East, the M4 from Wales and the M5 from the North, Midlands and the South West. National Express coaches operate daily services from many parts of the UK to Cirencester, Cheltenham, Gloucester, Stroud & Tewkesbury. From these destinations, local coach companies operate services to reach other towns and villages, such as Bourton-on-theWater, Stow-on-the-Wold, Moreton-in-Marsh, Chipping Campden, Painswick, Tetbury, Winchcombe and Tewkesbury. For full details visit www.nationalexpress.co.uk and www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/bustimetables
By Air London Heathrow and Cardiff – 2 hours drivetime Birmingham and Bristol – 1 hour drivetime
The Cotswolds Discoverer If you plan to use public transport, then why not consider the Cotswolds Discoverer, the cost-effective way to explore the Cotswolds by bus and train. www.escapetothecotswolds.org.uk/discoverer This map is for illustrative purposes only and is not to scale. The grid references on all accommodation entries relate to the Cotswold Map.
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This guide has been produced by Cotswold District Council, Stroud District Council, Tewkesbury Borough Council, Cheltenham Borough Council, West Oxfordshire District Council, Gloucester City Council and Cotswold Conservation Board on behalf of Cotswolds Tourism Partnership.
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● Arlingham
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● Upton
● Cowley
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● Brookthorpe
● Cranham
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● Frampton-on-Severn
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● Chalford ● Brimscombe ● Frampton Mansell
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Thermae Bath Spa
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ATTRACTION / Grid reference Adam Henson’s Cotswold Farm Park, Guiting Power / H3 Batsford Arboretum, Batsford / I2 Berkeley Castle, Berkeley / C6 Birdland, Bourton-on-the-Water / I4 Blenheim Palace, Woodstock / L4 Broadway Tower, Broadway / H2 Conderton Pottery, Conderton / G2 Corinium Museum, Cirencester / G6
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● Stow-on-the-Wold ● Maugersbury
● Guiting Power ● Naunton
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● Charlton Kings ● Whittington
● Ascott
● Little Compton
● Postlip
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● Moreton-in-Marsh ●
● Ford
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● Bledington
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● Notgrove
● Charlbury
● The Rissingtons
● Charlbury Station
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● Withington
To London
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● Farmcote
● Cherington
● Dorn
● Blockley
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● Ebrington
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● Fairford
● Preston
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The Museum in the Park, Stroud / E6 Thermae Bath Spa, Bath / E8 Vintage Classics, Malmesbury / F8 Westonbirt Arboretum, Westonbirt / E8 Woodchester Mansion, Nympsfield, Stroud / E6
For information on many other attractions in the area visit www.cotswolds.com/attractions
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Relax in the warm, mineral-rich waters of Bath’s natural thermal Spa. Bathe in the open-air rooftop pool and indoor Minerva Bath, refresh your senses in the aroma steam rooms and choose from over 40 spa treatments.
To watch our Spa video, please scan the QR code or visit our website
Open daily from 09.00 – 21.30 (pools & steam rooms close at 21.00)
0844 888 0844 www.ThermaeBathSpa.com
Mayfield House Hotel The perfect place for your break in the Cotswolds
Cotswold breaks available all year round Dinner, Bed & Breakfast from £59 pppn Based on 2 adults sharing Std room
A delightful Cotswold Country Hotel in the beautiful countryside of the South Cotswolds Call us now and come and visit England’s most beautiful back garden! BEST WESTERN Mayfield House was for 200 years Pettifer’s Veterinary Apothecaries - offering residential treatment for valuable Cotswold Livestock - Pettifer’s Santovin Brand acquired Royal Approvals, with Green Oils still used in the Royal Stables today. Their most famous Son, Julian Pettifer was awarded an OBE for his work on BBC Nature programmes and still visits the Hotel today. Under current Husband & Wife Owners, today we offer Cotswold visitors an AA 3 Star 28 bedroom Country Hotel with AA Rosette Fine Dining - great local Livestock still arrive here today but now enter via the Kitchen doors!! Our 28 en-suite bedrooms have been designed to provide a comfortable retreat. In all rooms we offer: • Free Wi-Fi • Flat screen colour television with Freeview • Hair dryer • Gilchrist & Soames toiletries • Radio alarm clock • Direct dial telephone • Complimentary tea & coffee tray We offer an upgrade choice in our “Gardenside” or “Courtyard” rooms, additionally offering guests: • Egyptian cotton Oxford pillowcases • Luxury mattress toppers • Soft bath robes • “County Life”/glossy magazines • Complimentary bottled Cotswolds spring water • iPhone docking stations & alarms • Cotswold stone wet-room bathrooms on 2 ground floor rooms
Within our 28 rooms we have:
Our convivial hotel bar & lounge offers:
• 4 family rooms • 8 ground floor rooms • 2 disabled friendly rooms (L1 & 2) • 5 which allow dogs to stay
• 10+ wines by the glass (try before you buy a bottle!) • Fine wines sourced from local, award winning Thomas Panton Vintners of Tetbury • Broad selection of liqueurs & spirits, especially Whisky • Local real ale served straight from the cask • Draught lager and a multitude of packaged beers and ciders
Our food is home produced by our talented local chefs, using the freshest seasonal ingredients and our menus are bi-seasonally balanced, changing twice per season to get the very finest each month has to offer - with all dishes home-made/ hand produced for a real taste of the Cotswolds, in portions to fill! Whenever possible we operate “single sitting” dining in our 55 cover restaurant so it’s your table all night... The 17c Stone Room can be reserved for private dining groups, dinner/luncheon parties. Buffet menus available for Society meets, clubs and funeral wakes etc.
Call 01666 577409 now for a brochure
Crudwell, Malmesbury, Wiltshire SN16 9EW Email: reception@mayfieldhousehotel.co.uk
Italian espresso machine for fresh ground delights all day to accompany our lighter bar menu, served alongside afternoon teas in the lounge bar, snug and gardens. With extensive free parking and free Wi-Fi services throughout, our aim is to make your stay a relaxed and enjoyable affair - with high levels of customer service and great food we see many returning guests year on year so why not come and join them?
www.mayfieldhousehotel.co.uk