Cotswold Visitor Guide 2012

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welcome I was ‘made in Tewkesbury’, and so I am delighted to introduce this 2012 Visitor Guide.

If you’re reading this as a potential visitor to Britain during 2012, you may already know that the Cotswolds area, which includes my home town of Tewkesbury, is famous for rural beauty brought to life by the excitement of cultural and sporting events across hundreds of our villages and towns.

The Cotswolds is a great sporting area and, as the world turns to Britain during Olympic year, what better time to celebrate this most English of all the English destinations.

In fact, the Cotswolds offer a unique talking point in 2012 as the Cotswold Olimpicks (see page 17) celebrate their 400 year anniversary.

Britain will again be the focus of Royal interest in 2012, with the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. Here too the Cotswolds will chime with national events, with ambitious plans for celebrations of the 500th anniversary of the death of Queen Katherine Parr (the one who survived Henry VIII) at Sudeley Castle and nearby Winchcombe.

I’m proud to compete for Britain and proud of the area that I come from.

I hope that you will have the chance to visit in 2012.

Zac Purchase MBE Olympic Gold Medallist and Triple World Champion Rower

The Olympic Torch Relay in the Cotswolds In the lead up to the Opening Ceremony of the 2012 Olympics, a 70 day Torch Relay will pass through the UK carrying the Olympic Flame. The Relay symbolises the message of peace, unity and friendship. Eight thousand torchbearers will carry the flame on a 70 day journey in the lead up to the Olympic Games. The Relay will end with the lighting of the Cauldron at the Olympic stadium as part of the Opening Ceremony.

In the Cotswolds, the following locations will host the Olympic Torch Relay on behalf of the surrounding communities: 23 May Cirencester, Stroud, Painswick, Brockworth, Shurdington and Cheltenham 24 May Gloucester, Maisemore, Hartpury, Staunton 1 July Chipping Campden

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the Cotswold season The ‘season’ in the Cotswolds includes a mix of some famous headline events and some hidden gems that no Cotswoldian would miss - we share some secrets on page 12.

What else is important here? The local limestone happens to be a beautiful honey-gold colour and is used everywhere.

When it is quarried, it is workable, usable from floor to roof and then durable for centuries. The limestone mellows into the landscape and the cumulative effect of so many ancient villages can be dreamlike, especially as the hillside scenery is gentle rather than mountainous.

All in all, it’s a setting on a human scale. The very name ‘Cotswolds’ means something like ‘sheep pen on the hill’.

why visit the Cotswolds?

At about a hundred miles from north to south, the Cotswolds area is bigger than many people realise. Hidden here are hundreds of small towns and villages, a huge water park and also quite a few ‘celebs’ who appreciate the area’s authenticity and our nearness to London.

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Meanwhile, the Cotswolds definitely remain a working farming environment, with plenty of ‘real’ people to keep things down to earth. The Cotswolds have a long visitor season. The spring season starts early with snowdrops, lambing, Cheltenham Gold Cup and bluebells. Summer is busy (but not impossible) and then visitors enjoy autumn until the last of the Cotswold beech tree colour is over. Winter offers brisk, sharp walks in the weak sun, with log fires and hearty pub food as a reward. Shopping in Cheltenham, Gloucester and our other larger towns is noticeably relaxed before Christmas.

A word that often crops up is ‘romantic’.

It’s true, some of the romance comes from our enigmatic place names: Chipping Campden, Stow-on-the-Wold, Broadway and Tetbury are rightly famous and amongst the most well-known villages.

Meanwhile, the romance extends to other, undiscovered, towns and villages – especially in the south of the Cotswolds around Stroud. In the accommodation pages of this guide there are quiet and delightfully dusty villages that would be tourist traps anywhere else in England.

On any particular day, people here might be visiting galleries, buying antiques, in a garden, zorbing, fine dining, watching sport, choosing theatre or gig tickets or sitting on a beach (Cotswold Water Park). Alternatively, they might be very happy doing absolutely nothing at all.

Accommodation here is often very special indeed – many of those historic limestone buildings are now B&Bs, self-catering cottages or chic town house hotels. Your accommodation might easily be in a Tudor

Images CLOCKWISE Walkers in Stanton Cheltenham Races Gloucester Cathedral Cheltenham Christmas Market Gardens of the Cotswolds Chalford Round House Local Farmers’ Market Battle Re-enactment Snowshill

period farmhouse and even medieval buildings are not especially rare here.

The local food scene is terrific and the range, from hearty pub food to Michelin-award dining, is seductive.

Our self-catering guests quickly discover that the Cotswolds rival France in terms of access to locally grown seasonal foods and regional specialities. Chefs love working here and it shows.

This guide is here to help you plan few destinations repay a little advance research quite as much. There is an event, festival, performance or exhibition available in the Cotswolds on every day of the year.

To help your accommodation search there is a full guide to Cotswold villages on www.cotswolds.com

Hundreds of small villages, a Regency town and an ancient city combine into a harmonious and romantic place to visit.

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history and heritage Images clockwise Broadway Tower Tewkesbury Medieval Fayre Woollen Mill near Stroud Cheltenham Montpellier Caryatids Gargoyle, St Peter’s, Winchcombe

‘Scratch Gloucestershire and find Rome’ is an old saying that refers to the Cotswolds’ long agricultural history – and there are long barrows and tumuli that go back far further. Care of the land, continuity of ownership and the fact that the Industrial Revolution mainly passed us by are the clues to why the Cotswolds are so beautiful.

The Romans liked it here. Anglo-Romans built farmhouse villas and the main artery of the Cotswold hills remains the Fosse Way. The Corinium Museum in Cirencester is a great local museum and the place to start a visit to the area.

Nearby Gloucester (Glevum) was also an important Roman town and scarcely a year goes by without an important archaeological discovery somewhere in the area - a recent big find was an entirely unexpected Roman villa near Tewkesbury.

The lines of history across the area are apparent - take medieval Stow-on-theWold, which was built on the Roman Fosse Way. The Fosse Way itself was built over a much older ‘Salt Way’.

In some places the history remains layered. Winchcombe, for example, is an ancient place, formally capital of Saxon Mercia and surrounded by an impressive group of attractions. These include Sudeley Castle, family home of Henry VIII’s Queen

Katherine Parr (500th anniversary in 2012) and Hailes Abbey, devastated by Henry’s dissolution of the monasteries and a poignant setting. You can also walk to nearby ‘Belas Knap’, a long barrow, to enjoy windy views across the valley to Sudeley and Winchcombe itself. Ancient Britain, Saxon England and the Tudors – all before lunch.

In 1471, the Battle of Tewkesbury was the final battle of the Wars of the Roses.

You can still visit Bloody Meadow where Margaret of Anjou’s troops, gathered to support Prince Edward’s claim to the throne, were massacred as they tried to escape the Yorkist army. Each summer, Europe’s largest medieval festival commemorates the event here.

The wealth of the Cotswolds, still apparent today, was derived from agriculture and especially medieval trade in wool. Wool was so important because the Cotswold breed of sheep has a heavy fleece and commanded high prices.

Returning merchants built houses and manors, and invested in the afterlife by building churches – many of which are still known as ‘wool churches’. Painswick, Northleach, Fairford and Cirencester are superb examples.

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A jump forward in time brings us to Regency Cheltenham, the best preserved Regency town in England. From its heyday between the end of the 18th century to around 1840 it was specifically designed to delight and entertain visitors at its spas.

Much of that legacy survives: in its wide tree-lined promenades, colourful gardens and ornamental water features, and in its terraces of Regency town houses with stucco facades. Historic gathering places, such as the Pittville Pump Room, now host some of the most important names on Britain’s music and performance touring circuit.

As mentioned, the Victorian industrial revolution mainly passed the Cotswolds by, but places such as Gloucester and Stroud were working towns with heart and vitality. Gloucester, Britain’s most inland port, has impressive Victorian buildings and is reinventing itself as an energetic 21st century city. The Folk Museum tells the story of the city and is one of those intriguing, traditional museums. Stroud mills made ‘Stroud Scarlet’ for Guard’s uniforms and green baize for snooker tables – the story is told in yet another great museum – Stroud’s Museum in the Park. There’s a mills heritage tour available too.

Queen Katherine Parr

Quincentenary 1512–2012

Sudeley Castle and Winchcombe are planning a year-long Tudor-themed Katherine Parr Festival for 2012. Highlights include several of the UK’s foremost historians, authors and gardeners.

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Images clockwise Cheltenham Science Festival Cycling in the Cotswolds Out of the Hat, Tewkesbury Fishing at Bibury Picnic on Rodborough Common Cotswold Show Giffords Circus

It’s a surprise to some that the Cotswolds are highly rated for family holidays. You’ll have to look elsewhere for theme parks or burger restaurants at every turn, but we do seem to have the knack of bringing families together.

family values The little things make the difference - here, toddlers hold a baby chick for the first time at a farm park, families rediscover conversation over some serious afternoon tea action or it’s messing about on the river at Tewkesbury that brings everyone together.

The City of Gloucester has a reputation for large scale family-orientated events, especially around the large and atmospheric Docks. Tall Ship and pirate-

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related (well Long John Silver was inspired by a real Gloucester character) events lead the charge. Meanwhile, teenagers can head for the nearby Quays retail outlet centre. The city has something of a head start in family appeal; the Cathedral cloisters were one of the locations for the Harry Potter movies. You can continue the theme with Hogwart’s Express days at the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway, which runs between Toddington and Cheltenham Racecourse.

Other Cotswold highlights include Bourton-on-the-Water, which has plenty of family attractions, especially for younger children. Larger attractions include Slimbridge Wetlands Centre and Cattle Country, which is a fun adventure park not far from Slimbridge – a top tip for families. Also nearby is Berkeley Castle, a proper castle with dungeons.

As a wild card, try the excellent Edward Jenner Museum which picks up nicely where Horrible Histories left off.

If your kids need a hand to adapt to being outdoors, join the locals by heading for Minchinhampton, Rodborough and

Selsley Commons just outside Stroud.

They’re beautiful wide open spaces and Rodborough Common has the incentive of Winstones Ice Cream in one corner – ice cream direct from the maker. Over near Northleach you can go organic at the Cotswold Ice Cream Company, in a setting that is pure Famous Five. Just outside Dursley, in Twinberrow Woods, you will find a colourful sculpture and play trail created by the community. For longer walks, the locals love to pack a picnic most market towns have a delicatessen or two. For some reason, Tewkesbury probably has more good ones per head than anywhere else.

Many families come back every year – especially to their favourite self-catering cottage.

Older children love the colour and excitement at the many farmers’ markets here. Active families can burn off some energy at the Cotswold Water Park, where a huge range of activities are on offer including sailing, country walks, ringo rides and aerial adventure. There’s a Cotswold secret here too - an inland beach for family picnics and paddling for small children.

Teenagers like the cinema and theatre which can be found in Cheltenham, Gloucester and Tewkesbury. If you see a performance by Giffords Circus advertised – book it with confidence. Giffords is a traditional country circus (just horses and humans) that is full of charm and fun.

If you’re planning a visit with the family, do check out what’s on offer at Cheltenham’s various festivals. The Times Cheltenham Science Festival, for example, runs free interactive science sessions for all ages, all day every day. Whilst the Racecourse is host to the Wychwood Festival – recognised as one of Britain’s most family-friendly music festivals.

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The Times Cheltenham Literature Festival 5-14 October 2012

the culture show Images clockwise Hugh Laurie, Cheltenham Jazz Festival

The Cotswolds has a year-round programme of high quality cultural happenings, in small to medium size venues, theatres and galleries.

Winchcombe Arts Festival Giffords Circus Stephen Fry, The Times Cheltenham Literature Festival The Candle, Gloucester Stroud Textile Festival Winchcombe Music Festival

The cultural flagship for the Cotswolds is Cheltenham Festivals’ eclectic programme of Science, Jazz, Classical Music and Literature - events which attract performers of international repute.

Add to this, festivals of Food and Drink, Folk, Film and even Ballroom Dancing, as well as no less than three theatres, two concert halls and performing spaces of all descriptions, and you can be sure of finding something going on at any time of year.

The history of the area is important.

There is for example, an easy connection between the medieval craftsmen who embellished Cotswold churches and William Morris (founder of the Arts and Crafts Movement) who set up home at

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Kelmscott Manor. Time spent following the footsteps of the greats will take you to some beautiful and inspiring places.

A number of renowned artists have chosen to locate their studios in the Stroud valleys, which plays host to a thriving visual arts scene. Galleries such as The Pangolin in Chalford or Cirencester’s Brewery Arts Centre showcase a changing selection of art works.

A top tip is to keep an eye on events at Gloucester Guildhall, one of those smaller venues that has the knack of booking big acts early in their careers.

Stroud International Textiles is launching ‘New Directions’ in 2012 featuring

More than 500 events and over 600 of the world’s greatest writers, thinkers, poets, politicians, actors and modern wits of today, make the Literature Festival one of the largest (and most fun) in the world. two major exhibitions a year. Showing in spring and autumn, the exhibitions bring innovation and inspiring world class makers to the Cotswolds. Enjoy the Textile Trail open studios in Stroud in May meet the makers and enjoy their private workspaces. Each exhibition has linked talks and study days.

The best way to keep up with what’s on offer is to check www.cotswolds.com and, for daily ideas, follow CotswoldsInfo on Twitter.

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festivals and events ALL YEAR Queen Katherine Parr 500th Anniversary Celebrations, Winchcombe

January 27 - 29

Gloucester Cajun & Zydeco Festival

February

The Cotswolds have a very long visitor season, but there’s another ‘Season’ here too, the absolutely key events and sights that local people and ‘in the know’ visitors have on their list.

Here’s our guide to the Cotswold Season

Feb - Mar

Snowdrop Season, Painswick Rococo Garden

Feb - Mar

Snowdrop Weekends, Colesbourne Park

10 - 12

Cheltenham Folk Festival

John and I went to the Cotswold Show today – there was so much to see, kept us busy all day.

The White Helmets motorcycle display team s were spectacular and the Royal Logistic Corp’ . watch to great were team iving Sky-D I wish I could have had a go at driving one of the big trucks, they were amazing!

Tomorrow we’ll be rubbing shoulders with the Royals at Gatcombe Park for the British Festival of Eventing. Of course I’ll be more interested in watching the horses! I am told there will be lovely stalls as well for a spot of shopping.

Lots of love, Alice and John x

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Olympic Torch Relay - Gloucester, Maisemore, Hartpury, Staunton

28 May - Winchcombe Festival 3 Jun of Music and Arts May - Sept Giffords Circus, various locations

JUNe Various

Diamond Jubliee Celebrations

Jun - Jul Longborough Festival Opera 1 - 2

Robert Dover’s Cotswold Olimpick Games & Scuttlebrook Wake, Chipping Campden

Kemble Airfield

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Football in the River, Bourton-on-the-Water

27

Winchcombe Country Show

27

Berkeley Agricultural Show

24 - 27

Greenbelt, Cheltenham Racecourse

1- 30

Site12 - Stroud Valleys Arts Space Contemporary Arts Festival

4

Tetbury Woolsack Races

2 - 4

Stroud on Water Canal Festival

8 - 10

Wychwood Music Festival, Cheltenham Racecourse

12 - 14

Bledington Music Festival

12 - 17

The Times Cheltenham Science Festival

15 - 17

Cheltenham Food & Drink Festival

September

16 - 17

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27 Apr - Wotton under Edge Arts Festival 7 May

22nd Lister Tyndale Steam & Country Show

Moreton Show, Moreton-in-Marsh

16 - 17

The Cotswold Air Show - Kemble

TBC

Stroud Valleys Festivals Fortnight

May

30 Jun - The Cotswold Show, Cirencester 1 Jul

6 - 9

Heritage Open Days throughout area

July

6 - 9

Blenheim International Horse Trials

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Frampton-on-Severn Country Fair

March 3 - 31 13 - 16

Open West Contemporary Art Exhibition, Gloucester Cathedral The Festival (Gold Cup) Cheltenham

April 28 - 29

British & Midland Hillclimb, Prescott Hill

28 Apr - 20 May

‘Pairings’ Stroud International Textiles Exhibition

2 - 7

Cheltenham Jazz Festival

3 - 7

Badminton Horse Trials

5 - 7

Jousting Tournament, Blenheim Palace

5 - 7

Tewkesbury Food & Drink Festival

8 - 19

Chipping Campden Music Festival

18 - 20 Winchcombe Walking Festival

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Textile Trails Open Studio Weekend, Stroud

19 - 27

Nailsworth Festival

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Olympic Torch Relay - Cirencester, Stroud, Painswick, Brockworth, Shurdington and Cheltenham

Aug - Sept Gloucester History Festival 30 Aug - Didmarton Blue Grass 2 Sept Music Festival, Kemble Air Field

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Olympic Torch Relay Chipping Campden

4 - 15

HSBC Cheltenham Music Festival

October

7 - 8

Royal International Air Tattoo, Fairford

5 - 14

The Times Cheltenham Literature Festival

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North Nibley Music Festival

6 - 9

Tetbury Music Festival

12 - 14

2000trees Festival Withington, near Cheltenham

12 - 14

International Dog Olympics, Cirencester Park

13 - 15

Gatcombe International Horse Trials

14 - 15

Tewkesbury Medieval Festival

22 Oct - Textiles & Colour in Architecture, 31 Dec Gloucester Cathedral

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Dursley Town Festival

15 Jul - 31 Aug

Painswick Arts Festival

21

Stroud Country Show

22 - 24

Gloucester Quays Food Festival

November Early Nov Cheltenham Film Festival 22 - 25

Gloucester Victorian Christmas Market, Gloucester Quays & Historic Docks

23 Nov - Cheltenham Christmas 9 Dec Market 27 - 29

Gloucester Mystery Plays Gloucester Cathedral

30 Nov - Enchanted Christmas at 23 Dec Westonbirt Arboretum 16 - 18

The Open Meeting, Cheltenham Racecourse

Nov - Dec

Cirencester German Christmas Market

December Dec

Santa & Christmas Specials GWR

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Christmas Evening, Bourton-on-the-Water

14 - 23

Berkeley Castle by Candlelight

Dear Mum and Dad, It’s Festival tim e again and Ri chard and I decided to take a shor t break and head to C heltenham to ta ke in some relaxing jazz and blues sessions at Cheltenham Jazz Festival.

There was a fabulous new set up of marqu ees in Montpellier Ga rdens, as well as events in Imperial Ga rdens and conc erts in the Town H all.

We enjoyed lis tening to piano, saxophone and guitar and relaxed in the colourful gardens, sippin g our coffee an d basking in some early Spring sunshine .

Maybe, you ca n join us next year!

Love Sue xx

ham Jazz Festival Jamie Cullum Chelten All information is correct at time of publication.

Please visit www.cotswolds.com and click on ‘What’s On’ for up to date information.

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Images clockwise Sailing at Cotswold Water Park Horse Riding in the Cotswolds Cycling in the Cotswolds Paragliding over Selsley Common Fishing at Bibury Trout Farm Walking in the Cotswolds

activity holidays

With over 5,000km of footpaths and rights of way, the Cotswolds are perfect walking country. For serious walkers, the Cotswold Way or Thames Path are on offer; for recreational walking, most towns and villages have well known shorter circular routes – check with your accommodation or the host of books on the subject.

If you are tempted by the Cotswold Way, but don’t fancy the whole 103 miles, there are circular routes that overlap sections of the Way to keep it suitable for those looking for a gentle day’s stroll.

of the south Cotswolds to the sharper escarpments of the north. These varieties of terrain give every level of cyclist a chance to enjoy an extensive network of tracks and lanes.

Special mentions are due to Winchcombe, Longborough, King’s Stanley and Stroud which have ‘Walkers are Welcome‘ status – four of just (at the time of writing) 70 towns or villages across Britain which are committed to an especially warm welcome to walkers. Stroud and Winchcombe hold annual walking festivals featuring short trails and longer hikes.

One of the cycling highlights is National Route 45, which runs between Stonehouse, Stroud, Nailsworth and Cirencester. In addition there are six cycle maps available to download on Cotswolds.com. The routes vary in difficulty and also include details of attractions and refreshments.

Cotswold Walking Holidays, Walk the Landscape and Compass Holidays are some of the local companies which offer a luggage forwarding service, planned walking holidays or themed walks.

Cycling is popular in the Cotswolds too. England’s best cycling routes aren’t always the hardest ones - the routes in the Cotswolds range from the gentler slopes

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As you would expect in a rural corner of Britain, activities such as fishing, golf and horse-riding are well catered for.

There are newer and more ‘white knuckle’ options too, for example paragliding and hang gliding around (or rather over) the Stroud Commons. Drivers travelling between Northleach and Bourton-on-theWater are often surprised to see, between the hedgerows, sphering in progress.

The Mid Cotswolds Tracks & Trails Group promotes riding routes around Stroud and Cirencester.

Some B&Bs will even cater for your horse!

Gloucester is well equipped for activities such as skiing, go-carting and climbing wall challenges. Gloucestershire Airport has various flying activities on offer and several balloon flight companies operate over the Cotswold hills too – it’s one of the most popular ballooning destinations.

Water, canals and water parks (with all the activities that you might expect) are so important here that we’ve given them their own pages (24-25).

By the way, if you can’t bear to leave the dog at home, we have plenty of dog-friendly accommodation.

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Ballooning over the Cotswolds

The Cotswolds has some of the best countryside for walking, cycling and horseriding, but there are also wonderful places to just sit and enjoy magnificent views, nature and wildlife. The western edge of the Cotswolds AONB forms the dramatic escarpment, which overlooks the Severn Vale and also shapes the route for much of the 102 mile Cotswold Way National Trail. Along the escarpment can be found some of Britain’s finest and internationally important beechwoods, which are exceptionally rich in wildlife. Similarly, flower-rich grassland commons such as Rodborough and Minchinhampton near Stroud have rolling hills and wide open spaces with panoramic views and are fantastic places for walking and enjoying the outdoors.

One of the best ways to discover some of the quieter and more hidden areas of the Cotswolds is to go on a guided walk with a Cotswold Voluntary Warden.

Our hugely knowledgeable wardens offer walks across all parts of the Cotswolds, giving you a unique insight into some of the area’s special features and local stories.

Walks don’t need to be booked in advance and are free of charge so are a great way to spend an enjoyable few hours in the glorious countryside.

natural highs The Cotswolds – an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty In 1966, the Cotswolds was designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), which means exactly what it says – a precious landscape whose distinctive character and natural beauty are so outstanding that it is in the nation’s interest to safeguard it. The Cotswolds AONB has recently been awarded the European Charter for Sustainable Tourism in Protected Landscapes international recognition for an area which is loved and well cared for by so many people.

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If you fancy having a go at learning a traditional rural craft while you are here, the Cotswolds Conservation Board offers a range of 1 and 2-day courses in dry-stone walling, hedgelaying, blacksmithing, woodland coppicing and others. Many of the courses are aimed at complete beginners so you won’t need any previous knowledge and you will get to spend a day learning a new skill and helping to look after the Cotswolds countryside at the same time.

To find out more about the Cotswolds AONB, guided walks, rural skills and much more, visit www.cotswoldsaonb.org.uk and www.escapetothecotswolds.org.uk

at the olimpicks The Cotswold Olimpicks is 400 years old this year!

In 1612, Galileo first observed Neptune, there were witch trials in Pendle and John Rolfe began cultivating tobacco in Virginia.

Meanwhile in the Cotswolds, a local gentleman named Robert Dover was sowing the seeds for an annual sporting fair to honour the ancient Games of Greece.

This year, Robert Dover’s Cotswold ‘Olimpick’ Games celebrates its 400th anniversary, traditionally held on the Friday after Spring Bank Holiday in May. The setting is fantastic - a natural outdoor arena on a hill above the traditional Cotswold stone village of Chipping Campden, overlooking the Vale of Evesham.

The hill echoes with the shouts and cheers of spectators watching the competitors

taking part in events such as obstacle races, tug of war and, most famously, shin-kicking. You are also likely to see marching bands, morris dancers, cannon fire and much more.

Not to be missed is the rousing conclusion to the Games with the lighting of the bonfire by the Scuttlebrook Queen, the fireworks that light the night sky, and the sight of thousands of people in the

Images clockwise Tug of War – Cotswold Olimpick Games Torch parade down Dovers Hill Padding up the shins Shin Kicking Competition

torchlight procession wending their way from the hill down to the square in Chipping Campden.

All in all, the Robert Dover’s Olimpick Games are a quaint, but most definitely ‘real’ part of the annual life of a beautiful Cotswold town that is worth visiting at any time of year.

Details at www.olimpickgames.co.uk

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Images clockwise Polo at Cirencester Park Polo Club Cricket Festival at Cheltenham College Rugby at Gloucester River Football, Bourton on the Water Surfing the Severn Bore Cheese Rolling, Coopers Hill Prescott Hill Climb Horse Racing at Cheltenham Racecourse

spectator sport Cheltenham is home to one of the great British sporting spectacles, as the Festival comes to a climax with the Gold Cup, the most prestigious (and the richest) prize in steeplechasing.

This is one of eight meetings at the course every year. An influx of Irish visitors, passionate support from local punters and the natural arena backdrop of the Cotswold hills come together in crescendos of excitement as the ‘Cheltenham Roar’ from 60,000 racing fans follows the winners up the last furlong.

Meanwhile the Cotswolds also present equine achievement at the very highest level with the high quality of proceedings at HRH the Princess Royal’s Gatcombe Park (The Festival of British Eventing), the Badminton Horse Trials and the Blenheim Palace International event.

Around Cirencester, polo is on offer at the Beaufort or Cirencester Polo Clubs. If you haven’t been before, it’s a good day out despite its exclusive image – inexpensive and with no real need to understand all of the rules. Plus there is always the chance that junior royalty might make an appearance.

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In Gloucester, rugby dominates.

Kingsholm is ‘the home of club rugby’ a phrase which reflects the extreme passion of its supporters. The North stand in particular (known as The Shed) acts like Superman’s phone box as mild mannered individuals are transformed into partisan Gloucester fans. Being a linesman along the north side of the pitch, in front of a witty, loud and opinionated crowd is recognised as the worst job in rugby.

Football doesn’t quite excite as much passion, but there’s a pleasant, contradictory mix of expectation and quiet air of resignation at Cheltenham Town or Forest Green Rovers that makes it a great place for families to watch non-Premiership football.

Next, surfing news. It might surprise you that the world record for the longest continuous surf ride was broken in Gloucestershire in 2006, when a surfer rode the Severn Bore for more than 7 miles.

Surfing the Severn Bore (a natural tidal wave) is by no means the strangest sporting event in Gloucestershire. There is football in the river at Bourton on the Water and over at Tetbury, runners carry sacks of wool up Gumstool Hill in celebration of the Cotswolds’ wool heritage.

Tetbury Woolsack racing sees competitors carry heavy woolsacks up and down Gumstool Hill.

On Dover’s Hill near Chipping Campden, the annual Olimpick Games are held and include competitive country sports such as shin kicking which is open to all comers.

Motorsport in Gloucestershire features the legendary Prescott Hill Climb. Set in 60 acres, the estate not only provides a beautiful setting for a range of classic car and bike weekends, but also hosts major motor racing championships. The 1127 yard course rises over 200 feet via short straights, fast and slow corners and a breathtaking hairpin, with the fastest modern racing cars completing the course in an exciting 36 seconds.

Hill Climb action can be viewed from strategic points along the course as well as from the restaurant terrace. Visitors and competitors alike enjoy an exhilarating day.

Even if you have never watched polo, been horse-racing or experienced Premiership rugby, we’re sure that you will be drawn in by the atmosphere and friendliness experienced at Cotswold events.

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Images clockwise William’s Fish Market and Food Hall, Nailsworth Cookery demonstration by Gino D’Acampo Local produce including Double Gloucester Cheese The Bell Inn, Sapperton Montpellier, Cheltenham

food and drink Every destination in England bangs on about local food these days, so what’s special about the Cotswolds? We think it’s the fact that we rediscovered our local foods years ago and that many never went away. This simply means local foods are more available here.

The Cotswolds hosts a range of food and drink festivals throughout the year showcasing the diverse local produce.

For example Charles Martell’s Single Gloucester cheese is bought, used and enjoyed as a matter of course, at hundreds of pubs and restaurants, and at home.

The Gloucester Old Spot pig is another case in point. Not popular with intensive farmers who needed lean and pale high yield pigs, the Old Spot languished until customer demand for outdoor reared pigs brought this ‘Orchard Pig’ back.

In 2010 the Old Spot was given ‘protected’ status alongside the likes of Single Gloucester, Parma ham and Champagne, meaning that farmers and sellers across Europe are banned from passing off pigs not from Gloucestershire as an Old Spot.

It’s delicious too (sorry pigs).

Other local favourites to look out for include the Blaisdon Red plum, Evesham asparagus, Selsley Herbs, good Gloucestershire perry and Hobbs House bread. Trout has been on the menu here for centuries and Cotswold game is excellent.

The Gloucestershire Ale Trail highlights some of the Cotswolds’ outstanding craft breweries: Battledown, Goffs, Nailsworth, North Cotswold, Severn Vale Brewing, Stanway and Stroud Brewery. Donnington

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Ale is outstanding, made in surely Britain’s most rustic and beautiful brewery.

Our tips are to check pub and restaurant blackboards and to look for short menus with local producers named. A simple Ploughman’s lunch of bread, Single Gloucester, a sliced Ashmead’s Kernel apple and homemade pickle can be unbeatable. The Cotswolds are a good place for deli shopping – perfect for ad-hoc picnics, especially if combined with produce from country markets which pop up in several market towns.

Plenty of farms sell Cotswold lamb direct – another great Cotswold taste experience.

Lamb from Liz Hurley’s farm near Cirencester appears at the Farmers’ Market there and she has been known to sell a few packs herself. Connoisseurs make a beeline for Cullimore’s organic salt marsh lamb - probably the finest English lamb you will taste.

Cheltenham is foodie capital of the area with a popular food and drink festival, the flagship two Michelin starred Champignon Sauvage, a recently opened Jamie Oliver restaurant and a well run farmers’ market.

You might find yourself dining in a converted cinema, in a community-feel wine bar or at a pavement café. One of the great Cotswold pleasures is combining Cheltenham dining and shopping in this elegant town.

Tea rooms in the Cotswolds are an excellent place to re-acquaint yourself with the joy of scones, cream, homemade jam, cakes and sandwiches in lively chatty surroundings or a peaceful manor house terrace. It’s the perfect conclusion to a country walk, especially as you can always say that you’ve earned it.

You will find much of this delicious produce on menus throughout the Cotswolds. From a full English breakfast at your B&B (look out for the Breakfast Award) to a rustic ploughmans in a country pub or fine dining Michelin-style, you’ll be spoilt for choice.

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Cath Kidston who lives in the Cotswolds, stocked her first shop with bargains from a car boot sale in Gloucester.

shopping In an age when many high streets are bland purveyors of mobile phones and cardboard coffee, the Cotswolds put the fun back into shopping. This is an area to explore and be rewarded with independent retailers who know their stuff.

Gloucester has recently combined the appeal of its Victorian Dock setting with an outlet shopping centre. If there’s a more successful combination of 21st century retail and historic setting, we don’t know about it. The famous, enormous Gloucester Antiques Centre relocated to the Quays and operates across three floors. It’s the kind of place where you can still find real antique bargains and where vendors share your passion for Art Deco, vintage clothing or whatever your interest. Do take a walk down Westgate Street, which is popular for independent traders in and around the Cathedral.

Images clockwise Vintage Shopping in the Cotswolds Christmas Markets Boutique Cotswolds Tetbury Antiques Promenade, Cheltenham

Shopping in Cheltenham is chic and stress free in a compact town centre where wide streets, leafy avenues and elegant buildings enhance the experience.

Locals know that shopping in Cheltenham has organised itself into small zones, such as the Promenade for stylish names such as Cath Kidston or Karen Millen. Head to the nearby High Street for national ‘names’ and shopping and entertainment in the Regent Arcade, the Brewery Centre and the Beechwood Shopping Centre.

Montpellier is a haven for small, very distinctive boutiques – favourite hunting grounds for mothers of the bride and all other special occasion wear. The

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nearby ‘Suffolks’ has a village feel with a growing reputation for artist jewellers and decorative and architectural finds.

Meanwhile, up in the Cotswold hills there are also plenty of quirky shopping discoveries to be made. Antique and bookshops are always great places to explore and find something to take home.

All you really need to do is head for any of the larger Cotswold towns and explore.

For example, Chipping Campden’s famously beautiful High Street might see a keen shopper leave with, say, a case of bargain, but expertly selected wine, a copy of the Cotswold Journal, a plucked and oven-ready pheasant, a handmade silver spoon, a first edition of ‘Brighton Rock’ and a vanilla pod.

Distinctive and bohemian Stroud, claims to sell everything from fossils to fairies.

Whilst hunting for those you can take a break at the oyster bar in Union Street.

Add one of the Cotswolds many colourful farmers’ markets and you’ll wonder where the day went. Around the Stroud Valleys, ‘The Decorative Trail’ provides interiors inspiration.

in to Cirencester itself, a really great place to shop, surrounded by smart or ‘shabby chic’ independent retailers, cafés and restaurants.

It’s also always worth stopping in lesser-known places around the South Cotswolds. Nailsworth for example, turns out to have one of Britain’s best bakeries, a bank that looks like Captain Mainwaring’s and William’s Kitchen; a food hall and fish market that will make you very happy indeed.

Lost in the lanes around Winchcombe you might stumble across Farmcote Chilli Peppers. In the tiny hamlet of Daylesford, there’s a farm shop with a Bib Gourmand. Tewkesbury has some interesting little shops such as the 1471 Deli selling Old Spot Pig Pie.

In the rural Cotswolds the largest town is Cirencester. Waitrose, oddly enough, is a great place to start - a distillation of the Cotswold lifestyle, as ladies preparing picnics for the polo mingle with Royal Agricultural College students. It tunes you

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The Cotswolds area is criss-crossed by historic canals that fuelled trade for decades.

Images clockwise Tewkesbury Canal boat at Saul Eastleach Clapper Bridge Stroudwater Canal Stanway House Fountain Gloucester Docks

in praise of water Water is a constant theme through the past and present of the Cotswolds. For example, it played its part in the medieval wool industry that brought wealth to the area. Gently flowing shallow Cotswold rivers were perfect for washing wool and the evidence is still there at places such as Rack Island at Bibury, where, alongside a row of weaver’s cottages, wool was washed and dried for market.

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At villages such as Blockley, you can visit mill gardens (like Mill Dene) and in the almost preposterously pretty village of Lower Slaughter, the River Windrush flows past the old mill – surely one of the most photographed places in the area.

The River Thames has its source here too, near Lechlade, and continues past William Morris’s house at Kelmscott to London – the Thames Path is one of the great English walking trails.

The City of Gloucester is Britain’s most inland port. Its busiest heyday centred on the Victorian dockland, whose heritage is celebrated at the Gloucester Waterways Museum. Boat trips go from the museum with a 45 minute run along the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal.

Large crowds gather for events in the Docks, a perfect arena for large scale events regularly organised there.

Crowds also gather for the Severn Bore, a surge wave that sweeps up the Severn. In spring tides, the wave regularly exceeds two metres in height.

The River Severn provides all sorts of leisure activities, further down you will find Slimbridge WWT. At Tewkesbury, Shakespeare’s River Avon and the River Severn meet at this wonderfully well-preserved medieval market town. The town is highly popular for boat trips and boat hire and families staying in the area should check out Croft Farm Waterpark.

The town of Stroud, at the heart of five beautiful valleys, adds to the watery heritage of the Cotswolds with a history of

mills that was recorded in the Domesday Book. ‘Stroudwater Scarlet’ was the most famous and respected cloth in the world.

Work is currently underway to restore the Stroudwater Canal to its former glory. Enjoy a leisurely boat trip, or walk or cycle along the tow path. This year sees the launch of the Stroud on Water Festival. To find out more, drop in to the Canal Visitor Centre located at Wallbridge Lock in Stroud.

Nowadays, Cotswold water provides an incredible resource for leisure. You can opt for the gloriously eccentric Stanway House water garden (featuring a single jet fountain that rises magnificently to over 300 feet), or the Cotswold Water Park, which offers sport, walks and a beach based around 150 lakes in 40 square miles. Despite its size, it’s a well kept secret just a few miles from Cirencester with almost every conceivable water-based activity on offer.

were noticed pecking at salty deposits around a spring. In 1788 King George III came for five weeks to take the water cure. Cheltenham’s transformation into a fashionable resort began.

The waters can still be tasted at Cheltenham’s most elegant venue, the Pittville Pump Room in Pittville Park.

You can take the spa theme to its logical natural conclusion by indulging at hotel and day spas across the Cotswolds, with Calcot Manor, Barnsley House and Chapel Spa in Cheltenham each especially highly rated.

Alternatively, check out Sandford Park’s Lido in Cheltenham, one of the country’s few remaining original 1930s open air pools – bliss on a hot day!

It’s not overstating things to say that water was the making of Cheltenham.

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Many gardens have a long history - there are even some with Roman associations - but our gardens are not museums. They change from year to year and, of course, from season to season.

Images clockwise Enjoying maze gardens Family day out Bourton House Garden Sandford Park, Cheltenham

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Large or small, the gardens share one common feature - some of the loveliest countryside in England as a backdrop.

The National Trust flagship is Hidcote Manor, which is skilfully planted with rare species that peak at different times in a series of ‘rooms’ around the estate.

Nearby, Kiftsgate Court peaks in early July with its famous rose, but that is only one highlight of this remarkable, multi-layered garden that confidently and successfully combines the past and present. Meanwhile, probably the most historically atmospheric experience is at Sudeley Castle, where award-winning gardens include highlights such as the organically managed Queens Garden with an abundance of roses and intricate topiary in the Knot Garden. Another ‘must see’ garden is Blenheim Palace, where the Formal Gardens are grand in scale.

The National Arboretum at Westonbirt (near Tetbury) is a Cotswold institution with bluebells in spring, summer events, autumn colour and winter illuminated trees. Batsford Arboretum is a highly successful attraction too – and recently opened a new £2m welcome centre.

Garden lovers can explore curiosities and eccentricities too. Sezincote offers a Persian Garden of Paradise in the setting of a Mogul-style Indian House. Painswick Rococo Garden is the only Rococo period garden in Britain, from a time when gardens were theatrically ‘set’ to entertain guests. At Abbey House Gardens in Malmesbury, the owners combine occasional naturist days with the passion to restore and maintain one of the great gardens of the Cotswolds.

Cheltenham is a frequent Britain in Bloom winner, described as long ago as 1901 as the ‘garden town of England’.

The Promenade, with its celebrated Long Gardens, is one of the finest boulevards in Britain. All the gardens around the centre of the town derive from the pleasure grounds which were an essential part of any spa resort. These include the beautiful Imperial Gardens and Montpellier Gardens. Pittville Park, with its ornamental lake and pathways was an intrinsic part of the approach to the Pump Room. All fine places to see and be seen, as originally intended.

Look out for village open days as part of the National Garden Scheme, a great excuse to peek inside everyday gardens.

A full guide to Cotswold Gardens is published annually and can be downloaded from www.cotswolds.com

Painswick Rococo Garden Sudeley Castle Gardens

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The Cotswold Hills are well known for honey colour limestone villages dotted in a gently sloping landscape.

For many people this is England at its very best... charming, rural and reassuring.

The Cotswold Hills One of the World’s great travel destinations

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The Cotswold Hills The Cotswolds will always surprise you. Chic and boutique accommodation, riotous and colourful markets, brilliant cultural events and quirky shopping all combine to ensure that this is so much more than just another green corner of England.

The Cotswolds are beautiful, peaceful and intriguing.

The name simply refers to a range of gently sloping hills and valleys that attracts visitors from around the world.

Its popularity as a destination has led to a wonderful selection of hotels and other accommodation as well as some terrific restaurants and pubs.

Cotswold villages are famously pretty, something that the warm charm of the local honey colour limestone

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ensures. They are often described as ‘typically’ English, with their churches, manor houses and village greens.

These days we find that visitors are choosing to stay longer, to allow time to tour and enjoy special events, walks, cycle routes or residential courses in the Cotswolds. Across the Cotswolds we put on quite a show for visitors who seek out theatre, sculpture, creative arts, sporting events and festivals.

Many people return year after year and never exhaust the possibilities.

The Cotswolds have always been a favourite with artists and writers such as William Morris and Laurie Lee.

Whilst the rightly famous and popular towns of the north Cotswolds (such as 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 Guiting Power. Each of the betterknown market towns such as Cirencester, Chipping Campden and Stow-on-theWold has a cluster of villages around it and these are decidedly Cotswolds in character and well worth investigating.

A stay in the north Cotswolds brings Stratford-Upon-Avon and Oxford into perfect range for day visits.

Nearby Tewkesbury has a character of its own and is one of the few places in the Cotswold area where you will see ‘black

Images clockwise Cotswold Hills Nailsworth Painswick Northleach Family picnic at Guiting Power

and white’ half-timbered buildings.

In fact, there are almost 400 listed buildings and this makes it popular with visitors who also enjoy the town’s museum, heritage centre and the elegant 12th century Abbey Church of St Mary.

The Abbey, a church on a cathedral scale, is one of Gloucestershire’s most distinguished buildings.

Nearby Winchcombe is an unspoilt golden coloured market town set on the Cotswold edge. Cottages, small shops and some good pubs and tearooms give the town a warmth all of its own.

It is a great base for walkers with the Cotswold Way and many other long distance routes passing through. 2012 is a celebratory year with Sudeley Castle hosting festivities to mark the 500th anniversary of Queen Katherine Parr.

Also in this area, there’s a concentration of artists and craftspeople at work around Bredon, with regular ‘open studio’ dates. Snowshill village has its Manor, a

popular National Trust property. Nearby, Snowshill Lavender Farm brings a touch of Provence to the Cotswold summer.

The south Cotswolds can be described as the area around Cirencester and the Stroud Valleys – continuing down to north Wiltshire and towns such as Tetbury or Malmesbury. Basing yourself here puts Bristol and Bath in easy reach.

The ‘Five Valleys’ meet at the town of Stroud; linked by the lofty heights of Rodborough, Minchinhampton and Selsley Commons. It is unsurprising that many artists and craftspeople take up residence in these peaceful, hidden valleys. The small town of Chalford is known as the ‘Alpine’ village of the Cotswolds as it clings to the valley sides; a resident donkey occasionally delivers shopping to those living at the top.

The pretty towns of Nailsworth, Minchinhampton and Painswick (halfway along the Cotswold Way)

give you a good flavour of this area.

Start with a tour of the intriguingly abandoned gothic Woodchester Mansion, then head to Coaley Peak for wonderful views over the Severn Vale and the Gloucester to Sharpness Canal.

Far below, good walking and cycling routes abound.

Whichever part of the Cotswolds you choose, the advice is to really make yourself at home by staying a little longer.

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Images clockwise Stroud Farmers’ Market High Street, Stroud Cirencester Boats on the river, Tewkesbury Winchcombe Roman Mosaic

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The town was once one of the most important places in Roman Britain, second only to London. The Roman Fort, later town, of ‘Corinium Dobunnorum’ was an important regional capital, which extended to 250 acres and was the centre of the most prosperous parts of Roman Britain.

All this makes the award winning Corinium Museum a must see.

Experience life as a Roman and marvel at the stunning mosaics. The church of St John the Baptist dominates the town’s market place in “woolgothic” style (a reference to the importance of income from the wool trade in medieval times).

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Cirencester Cirencester is a thriving market town at the heart of the Cotswolds with ancient origins.

You can meet local producers at the colourful farmers’ markets bursting with local produce.

The market towns of the Cotswolds offer excellent independent shopping, historic gems, unique festivals and thriving markets.

Each has its own distinctive character - just waiting to be explored.

The Porch is a landmark building built by the abbey in 1490 and designed to serve as a meeting place as well as the main entrance to the church.

The town is an important tourism and craft centre. It has an arts centre with workshops in a converted brewery, and there are regular craft and antique fairs and auctions. Cirencester has a wonderful variety of quality shops and the street market is one of the oldest. There are open spaces too: the Abbey Grounds, Roman Amphitheatre (now grassed over) and the extensive 18th Century parkland landscape of Cirencester Park.

Cirencester remains an important regional attraction and claims the title “The Capital of the Cotswolds”.

Brimming with independent shops, cafés and galleries and home to one of the best Farmers’ Markets in the country, bohemian Stroud has been described as ‘the Covent Garden of the Cotswolds’.

Wander the streets and find everything from fossils to fairies or vintage to vinyl.

This eclectic mix sits against the beautiful backdrop of the Five Valleys and is easily reachable by direct train from London.

The Stroud Special off peak service includes discounts in cafes and shops on arrival.

Enjoy a walk or cycle along the tow path of the Stroudwater Canal (Thames and Severn Way), currently being restored to its former glory, and drop in to the Canal Visitor Centre. Stroud is proud of its industrial heritage, evident amongst the former textile mills strung along the

valleys (some offering guided tours). To find out more about the town’s colourful history, don’t miss Museum in the Park.

Up on the commons overlooking the town, you’ll come across a mix of walkers, paragliders, picnicking families and those enjoying a locally-made Winstone’s ice-cream. The Cotswold Way runs close by which makes Stroud a great base for walkers.

Stroud has a creative spirit and draws in writers, artists and craftspeople.

Throughout the year, a variety of festivals include International Textiles, contemporary art, walking, nature and food. Pop into the TIC in the Subscription Rooms for more information.

Tewkesbury is an historic place, known to Shakespeare (Falstaff has the line “Wit as thick as Tewkesbury Mustard”) and Dickens (who ‘used’ the Royal Hop Pole Inn in Pickwick Papers). The mustard, by the way, is available locally and worth trying – a blend of mustard flour and grated horseradish root.

The town lies where the Rivers Severn and Avon meet and offers one of the best medieval townscapes in England. Delightful timber-framed, mellow-brick houses and narrow alleyways surround an outstanding 12th century Benedictine Abbey.

The Norman Abbey tower provides spectacular views of Bredon Hill, the

Malverns and the scarp face of the Cotswolds. Surrounding villages in the Severn Vale have a special character and add extra charm to the area. The Heritage Centre, based in the town centre is worth a visit as it plots the towns history through a fascinating past via the Wars of the Roses and Industrial Revolution.

Walking routes that pass through Tewkesbury include the Severn Way, The Gloucestershire Way and routes that take in the River Severn and The Tewkesbury Battle Trail. Tewkesbury is strong on Festivals, including a very successful Food and Drink Festival and Arts events in the Roses Theatre and Abbey.

A dramatic Medieval Festival in July re-enacts the Battle of Tewkesbury, the decisive War of the Roses battle of 1471.

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Cheltenham Spa Britain’s most complete regency town is a jewel in the Cotswold crown.

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Don’t miss the chance to join in the celebrations of the 100th Anniversary of the Scott expedition to Antarctica and the death of Cheltenham born explorer Edward Wilson.

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Cheltenham is the most complete Regency town in England. Internationally renowned for its breathtaking cultural festival programme, it blends history and heritage brilliantly with the modern day.

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The town’s real origins lie in the discovery of spa water in the 18th century. The water was praised for its medicinal properties and a visit by George III led to the creation of a complete fashionable Spa town.

Today all those classical terraces, villas in landscaped estates and wide promenades remain to give style and a touch of glamour to the perfect Festival town.

An elegant and sophisticated town at the foot of the Cotswold escarpment, Cheltenham is a destination in its own right – perfect for a weekend break at any time of year.

Its architecture and gardens provide a wonderful setting for serious high end shopping or relaxing in pavement cafés, watching the world go by. Probably the main focus, however, is the exceptional festival season complemented by year round live theatre, music and dance.

The festival standard is so high that

Cheltenham is a cultural centre of international repute, building on the historic elegance of such venues as Pittville Pump Room, with its beautiful ballroom, the Town Hall which overspills into Imperial Gardens, and the newly renovated Everyman Theatre, designed by the famous theatre architect, Frank Matcham.

Other things that put Cheltenham on the map include the famous Ladies’ College, the Art Gallery & Museum (due to re-open in early 2013 following major redevelopment) with its terrific Arts and Crafts Movement collection (see the website www.artsandcraftsmuseum.org.uk) and beautiful public spaces, full of floral displays.

If you want to pack in more or stay longer, Cheltenham is also a great touring base for the Cotswolds. Two Romantic Road driving routes offer day-long itineraries through the Cotswold hills (packages available at Cheltenham TIC). At the end of the day, visitors can return to the Cotswolds’ widest choice of shopping, theatre, restaurants and entertainment.

The wide range of accommodation here befits a town designed since its earliest development to welcome visitors.

Accommodation takes its cue from the architecture – hotels and B&Bs are often based in Regency town houses and villas

with their characteristic stucco facades and intricate ironwork balconies, and your choice ranges from super stylish guest accommodation to four and five star hotels, and chic urban apartments.

Cheltenham ‘things to do’ include a stroll along the broad, tree-lined Promenade, past Neptune’s Fountain – based on the Trevi Fountain in Rome. Continuing up to Montpellier Walk, you’ll see ‘caryatids’ – sculpted female figures used as architectural supports; you would have to go to the Acropolis in Athens to see their inspiration. It all carries a warm sense of being somewhere special and uplifting especially with pavement cafés and chic shopping at every turn.

Parks and gardens are a fine art in Cheltenham. Imperial Gardens has a colourful display of summer flowers and visitors should try to explore Pittville Park by walking up to the Pump Room to taste the waters in this masterpiece of Regency style. On the route back into town, you can visit the Gustav Holst Birthplace Museum where the composer was born in 1874.

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diesel ‘bubble’ railcar from Toddington, over the famous Stanway Viaduct on the new extension to Laverton.

Cheltenham’s popularity has led to a thriving restaurant scene, drawing on great ingredients from the area. Top of the tree is Champignon Sauvage, Gloucestershire’s only two Michelin star restaurant, run since 1987 by David Everitt-Matthias and his wife, Helen. Add to that a new Jamie Oliver restaurant and there is something for every taste and style.

Unpretentiousness seems to be a characteristic of Cheltenham restaurants.

We like Brasserie Blanc, Brosh, Lumière, Red Pepper and the truly excellent Curry Corner offering superb Bangladeshi cuisine in a smart setting. The Daffodil is fun, set in a converted cinema in the Art Deco style.

We like plenty of others too – pick up a copy of The Guide to Eating Out in Cheltenham.

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British ‘Caer Glow’, Roman ‘Glevum’ or Saxon ‘Gloweceastra’; Gloucester has stood proud at the crossroads of history for more than 2000 years.

Boasting a wealth of fine, ancient buildings and monuments that have borne witness to countless defining moments in British history, Gloucester can truly be regarded as a great English city, and is a great base from which to explore the Cotswolds.

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Dominating the skyline is the spiritual and physical focus of the city; the great tower of Gloucester Cathedral. Ancient, spectacular and a beautifully serene place to visit, the Cathedral is one of the most magnificent gothic buildings in the world, with its awe-inspiring East Window staking its claim as the largest expanse of stained glass in England.

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pilgrims have flocked for centuries. It’s also where Harry Potter fans worldwide now visit, keen to walk beneath the stunning cloisters that double up as Hogwarts in the smash hit movies.

The historic Victorian docks are a unique and inspiring destination, described by Charles Dickens himself as ‘extraordinary’, and granted port status by Queen Elizabeth I in 1580.

Gloucester is the most inland port in Britain, and the docks are dominated by towering warehouses which stand proud along the water’s edge.

The wider Gloucester Quays area is a favourite for visitors and locals alike, with a great mix of waterside museums, bars, cafes, restaurants and Designer Outlet shopping plus beautiful new communal squares, pedestrian walkways and dramatic public art, all nestling comfortably alongside the docks’ maritime heritage.

a range of stunning historic locations, including the 13th century Blackfriars, one of the most complete collections of medieval Dominican buildings in England, the New Inn, a fine medieval galleried coaching inn, and Robert Raikes House, former home of the pioneer of the Sunday School movement, and now a splendidly restored traditional pub.

A brand new addition to the city’s skyline is the Kyneburgh Tower, a spectacular piece of sculpture by international artist Tom Price, which rises majestically in the new Kimbrose Square, located between the docks and city centre, and is a fitting and worthy companion to Wolfgang Buttresse’s fantastic piece ‘The Candle’, located just a short walk away on the waterside.

Shopping in Gloucester offers a huge range of options. Big name high street stores, delightful independents, speciality markets, modern shopping centres and a waterside designer outlet are all within easy browsing distance of each other.

Gloucester owes its name, location and much of its layout to many centuries of Roman occupation. The first settlement was a military fortress at Kingsholm (it’s no small irony that the Cherry and White rugby team defends the city’s honour on the same spot to this day). The city boasts

Gloucester enjoys a great annual programme of festivals and events for all ages and tastes. 2012 highlights will include a summer spectacular in the city’s green and pleasant Gloucester Park, a great food festival featuring celebrity chefs and lots more at Gloucester Quays in July, a major, citywide history festival in early September and a fantastic Christmas Victorian Market at the Quays at the end of November.

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Gloucester is something of a movie and TV star, with the Cathedral’s cloisters doubling up as Hogwarts in the Harry Potter films, city streets recreating times gone by in period dramas Martin Chuzzlewit, Amazing Grace and Vanity Fair, and even a time-travelling David Tennant materialising in his TARDIS as Doctor Who for the 2008 Christmas Special...

Gloucester’s links to the world of literature are many; Beatrix Potter’s ‘Tailor of Gloucester’ was written and illustrated in the city, Charles Dickens’ Scrooge was based on notorious Westgate miser Jemmy Wood and Robert Louis Stephenson based Long John Silver on his Gloucester friend W E Henley (who himself wrote the classic poem ‘Invictus’).

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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.

Your Cotswold Retreat...

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 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.

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.

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.

Rosette Awards Rosette Awards (1-5) AA inspectors annually award rosettes to restaurants for the quality of their food.

Cotswolds Green Leaf Scheme The Cotswolds Green Scheme (CGS) is a local sustainable tourism initiative.

Businesses who participate in the Cotswolds Green Scheme are committed to raising awareness of the Cotswolds, and taking steps to help conserve its valued qualities.

Cyclists/Walkers Welcome Accommodation providing specific equipment and services for cyclists and/or Walkers i.e. meals, maps, drying room and secure storage.

Gold and Silver Awards for Accommodation Silver Awards recognise exceptional quality at all levels.

Gold Awards are given to the very ‘best of the best’.

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 Broadway Hotel, Broadway: 01386 852401 The Manor House Hotel, Moreton-in-Marsh: 01608 650501

• Accommodation booking – in advance of your visit or when you arrive • Local attraction information – where to go and what to see, including opening times and prices • Ticket sales – for local events, theatres, coach and bus tours • Maps and guide books • Walking and cycling information • Local transport information • Souvenirs and gifts

Bourton-on-the-Water Tel: +44 (0)1451 820211 bourtonvic@btconnect.com

Cheltenham Tel:+44 (0)1242 522878 info@cheltenham.gov.uk

Chipping Campden Tel: +44 (0)1386 841206 info@campdenonline.org

Cirencester Tel: +44 (0)1285 654180 cirencestervic@cotswold.gov.uk

Gloucester Tel: +44 (0)1452 396572 tourism@gloucester.gov.uk

Moreton-in-Marsh Tel: +44 (0)1608 650881 moreton@cotswold.gov.uk Nailsworth Tel: +44 (0)1453 839222 nailsworthtic@btconnect.com Please use the international dialling code when calling from outside the UK

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Painswick Tel: +44 (0)7503 516924

Stow on the Wold Tel: +44 (0)1451 870150 info@go-stow.co.uk

Stroud Tel: +44 (0)1453 760960 tic@stroud.gov.uk

Tetbury Tel: +44 (0)1666 503552 tourism@tetbury.org

Tewkesbury Tel: +44 (0)1684 855040 tewkesburytic@tewkesbury.gov.uk Winchcombe Tel: +44 (0)1242 602925 winchcombetic@tewkesbury.gov.uk Wotton-under-Edge Tel: +44 (0)1453 521541

Green Tourism Business Award

AA

Cotswold Tourism Awards to celebrate the best local tourism providers.

Green Tourism Business Award

Given to hotels and guest accommodation with high scores for breakfast.

www.cotswold-inns-hotels.co.uk

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:

Breakfast Award

Cotswold Tourism Awards

Awarded to businesses delivering demonstrable green initiatives. These are three levels: bronze, silver and gold.

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, Security House, Alexandra Way, Ashchurch, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 8NB Tel: 0845 300 6996 Fax: 01684 272550 Email: qualityintourism@glsgloboal.com

AA ratings The AA, 15th Floor, Fanum House, Basing View, Basingstoke, RG21 4EA Tel: 01256 844455 Emal: HotelServicesCustomerSupport@theaa.com

Information, details and pricing Please be aware that all prices and information on the following advertisements were correct at the time or 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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Serviced Accommodation

Bike hire Building of notable historic interest Children welcome Conference facilities for 10 persons or more Credit cards accepted DVD Player in all bedrooms Evening meal served Four poster bed(s) Games room Garden Golf on site or nearby Ground floor bedrooms Gym Indoor swimming pool Internet access/modem Licensed (alcoholic drinks served) Lounge for residents’ use Outdoor swimming pool Parking Passenger lift Pets accepted by arrangement Pub within one mile

Provision for cyclists eg. secure storage Riding or pony trekking on site or nearby Sauna/spa Special reduced price packages Tea/coffee making facilities Tennis courts Use local food Wi-Fi Working farm

Caravan and Camping Café/restaurant on site Camping gas available Chemical toilet disposal Children’s play area Electrical hook-up points for caravans and tents Flush toilets Food shop on site Motor caravans welcome Public showers/baths

Self-Catering & Hostels Clothes washing machine (or launderette) and drying facilities Dishwasher Freezer Log fire Gas/electric by meter Linen provided free of charge Microwave Visitors must provide own linen

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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.

Arlingham / Map ref C5

★ ★ ★ ★ restaurant with rooms

Bourton-on-the-Water / Map ref I4

★ ★ ★ small hotel

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.

Chedworth / Map ref H5

The Old Passage is a restaurant with rooms on the banks of the River Severn overlooking the river to the Forest of Dean. Predominantly a seafood restaurant with fresh lobster and oysters nearly always available. Open all year round. Good Food Guide 2011.

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.

3D/all en-suite S £60-£130 • D £90-£130

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.

Barnsley / Map ref H6

Bar and restaurant. In-house beauty therapist by prior appointment.

Family-friendly and non-smoking. Secure parking. Dogs welcome by prior arrangement.

country house HOTEL

1D / 7K / 1F (sleeps 3) / all en-suite D FROM £89 • king £89-£165 • F From £109

35D/6T/22F/4 Disabled/all en-suite D/T/F/Disabled £29-£99

★ ★ ★ ★ HOTEL

chipping campden / Map ref I1

Mickleton, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire GL55 6SB T: (01386) 438429 E: reception@puddingclub.com www.threewayshousehotel.com www.puddingclub.com Contact: Jill Coombe

Broadway / Map ref H1

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.

42D/7 suites/all en-suite S £145-£155 • D £145-£155 • suites £255-£360

22S/D/T/F/all en-suite D/T From £90 • F from £125 • superior from £125

★ ★ ★ ★ hOTEL

cheltenham / Map ref F3/4

★ ★ ★ HOTEL

Three Ways House

Hotel du Vin offers 49 bedrooms and suites, all decorated in the inimitable Hotel du Vin style. The spacious public areas centre around a showpiece spiral staircase. Includes a trademark bistro and bar, spa and private dining rooms.

11D/7D-T/all en-suite S £257-£527 • D/T £275-£325 Child (up to 14 years) £45

★ ★ ★ country house hOTEL

Our recently extended hotel, offering the friendliest welcome in town, is conveniently situated within walking distance of the railway station and town centre. Our rooms are clean and spacious, backed up by our unique Good Night Guarantee.

Parabola Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL50 3AQ T: (01242) 588450 E: info.cheltenham@hotelduvin.com www.hotelduvin.com

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.

Bibury / Map ref I5

374 Gloucester Road, Cheltenham GL51 7AY T: (01242) 260103 F: (01242) 260042 E: cheltenhamcentral.pi@premierinn.com Contact: Katryn Sharpe

Hotel du Vin

Barnsley, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 5EE T: (01285) 740000 E: info@barnsleyhouse.com www.barnsleyhouse.com

Budget hOTEL

premier Inn Cheltenham central

At the foot of a steep sided valley, beside The River Coln, lies the Inn at Fossebridge, an enchanting 17th century former Coaching Inn with 9 bedrooms and traditional bar. Ideally placed for a visit to the NT Chedworth Roman Villa. Short breaks available.

cheltenham / Map ref F3/4

A cosy and relaxing environment for our guests to unwind in.

Barnsley House Hotel and SPA

cheltenham / Map ref F3

Stow Road, Fossebridge, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL54 3JS T: (01285) 720721 E: info@fossebridgeinn.co.uk www.fossebridgeinn.co.uk Contact: Samantha Jenkins

Victoria Street, Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire GL54 2BU T: (01451) 820286 E: info@chesterhousehotel.com www.chesterhousehotel.com Contact: Donna Holland

Passage Road, Arlingham, Gloucestershire GL2 7JR T: (01452) 740547 E: oldpassage@btconnect.com www.theoldpassage.com Contact: Sally Pearce

★ ★ ★ ★ Inn

inn at Fossebridge

Chester House Hotel

Old Passage Inn

2S/20D/21T/5F/all en-suite S £87-£123 • D £145-£240 T £145-£240 • F £240

★ ★ ★ ★ Hotel

Chipping Campden / Map ref I1

★ ★ ★ ★ Inn

Bibury Court Hotel

Dormy House Hotel

The Montpellier Chapter

Eight Bells Inn

Stunning Jacobean mansion in the heart of the Cotswolds. Bedrooms range from old English country house to contemporary cutting edge design. Choose from fine dining in the Oak room or relaxed dining in the Brasserie. The perfect place to relax, unwind and explore.

Amidst beautiful Cotswolds countryside, the 17th Century Dormy House is a much-loved home-from-home where nothing is too much trouble.

Elegant bedrooms with exceptional comfort. Two dining options with our fine dining restaurant and relaxed Brasserie.

The warmest of welcomes awaits you: enjoy the luxury of contemporary living. Our Restaurant offers classic British menus. A spa with relaxing treatments; and bedrooms with luxury as standard including complimentary mini bar and Wi-Fi.

Beautiful 14th century inn serving fabulous food and traditional ales.

Open fires in the winter and candle lit all year round. Contemporary rooms provide the perfect place to base yourself in the Cotswolds year round.

7D / 6T / 3F/T / 2 suites / ALL en-suite EXCEPT 1 CLASSIC ROOM S FROM £150 • D FROM £150 • CLASSIC ROOMS FROM £195 GRAND ROOMS FROM £225 • JUnior suite £305 • suite £425

30D/T / 2 four poster / 11 suites / all en-suite S £145 • D/T £210 • suite £225 • extra bed £25

61D-T-F/all en-suite S £125-£180 • D £125-£440 • T £125-£440 • F £125-£440

1S/6D/1T/1F/all en-suite S £55-£85 • D £85-£125 • T £125 • F £125-£165

Bibury, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 5NT T: (01285) 740337 E: info@biburycourt.com www.biburycourt.com Contact: Reception

Bourton-on-the-Water / Map ref I4

★ ★ ★ SMALl Hotel

Willersey Hill, Broadway, Worcestershire WR12 7LF T: (01386) 852711 E: reservations@dormyhouse.co.uk www.dormyhouse.co.uk Contact: Christine Anderson

Broadway / Map ref G2

The Dial House Hotel and restaurant

High Street, Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire GL54 2AN T: (01451) 822244 E: info@dialhousehotel.com www.dialhousehotel.com Contact: Elaine Booth

cheltenham / Map ref F3/4

★ ★ ★ HOTEL

BEST WESTERN STRATTON HOUSE HOTEL

A truly magnificent manor house set above the sleepy village of Dumbleton. Surrounded by acres of its own gardens and then pastureland as far as the eye can see. Ideal base to explore the Cotswolds.

Situated in a rural location, minutes from the M5 and from the centre of Cheltenham. All bedrooms benefit from air conditioning and WiFi. In-house Regency Restaurant open to non-residents. Wedding and Conference enquiries welcome.

Attractive 17th Century hotel, sympathetically extended. Restaurant overlooking walled garden and bar and lounge serving traditional food and drink. Ample on-site car parking and within walking distance of Cirencester.

1S/20D/4T/9F/all en-suite S From £125 • D/T From £170 • F £170 Children free

6D-T/40 Triple/1 luxury/all en-suite D/T £110 • Triple £110 • luxury £130

3S/19D/16T/1D-T/all en-suite S £50-£105 • D/T £70-£135 • F £80-£145

★ ★ ★ ★ INN

Gloucester Road, Staverton, Cheltenham GL51 0ST T: (01452) 713226 E: info@cheltenhamregency.co.uk www.cheltenhamregency.co.uk Contact: Mr Dorian Charlton

cheltenham / Map ref F3/4

★ ★ ★ Small HOTEL

The Bell at Willersey

Willoughby House hotel

17th century inn overlooking the village greens and duck pond. Perfect location for touring. Enjoys a high reputation for home produced food, open lunchtime and evenings. Relax in our superb bedrooms situated in our courtyard.

An historic mansion situated in the heart of fashionable Montpellier and Cheltenham’s town centre. Star listed as one of Cheltenham’s most interesting Regency buildings, Willoughby House nestles in its own gardens with plenty of parking.

3D/1T/1F/all en-suite S £68-£82 • D/T £82-£88 • F £97-£100

9S/7D/2F/all en-suite S £99-£160 • D £130-£180 • F £160-£240

Willersey, Broadway, Worcestershire WR12 7PJ T: (01386) 858405 E: enq@bellatwillersey.fsnet.co.uk www.the-bell-willersey.com Contact: Maggie & Warren McDivitt

13D/2T/all en-suite S From £140 • D/T from £155 – £240

cirencester / Map ref G6

Best Western Cheltenham Regency Hotel

Broadway / Map ref H1

Open all year for romantic breaks combined with fabulous food, the Dial House Hotel is the perfect place from which to explore the Cotswolds.

★ ★ ★ HOTEL

Church Street, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire GL55 6JG T: (01386) 840371 E: neilhargreaves@bellinn.fsnet.co.uk www.eightbellsinn.co.uk Contact: Julie Hargreaves

Dumbleton Hall Hotel

Dumbleton, Near Broadway, Worcestershire WR11 7TS T: (01386) 881240 E: reservations@pofr.co.uk www.dumbletonhall.co.uk Contact: Gavin Dron

Beautiful 17th century Cotswold country house hotel, nestled peacefully in the village centre opposite the River Windrush. Private one and a half acre walled garden. Awarded Which? Hotel of the year 2005 – most ravishing restaurant with rooms. Privately owned and run by Elaine and Martyn.

Every room has been individually designed and features all the usual, plus DVD library, complimentary mineral water and more. Private parking.

Lunch and dinner all year round. Log fires in the winter. Features in Johansens 2009 Alastair Sawday’s Special Places To Stay 2009 and Lonely Planet England 2008 says “Probably the best place to stay in the Cotswolds”. Free wireless Internet access available. Special offers all year round.

★ ★ ★ COUNTRY HOUSE HOTEL

Bayshill Road, Montpellier, Cheltenham GL50 3AS T: (01242) 527788 E: montpellier@chapterhotels.com www.chapterhotels.com Contact: Anne Schaeflein

Gloucester Road, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 2LE T: (01285) 651761 E: stratton.house@forestdale.com www.strattonhousehotel.com Contact: Ian Palmer

cirencester / Map ref H6

★ ★ ★ Hotel

The Crown of crucis

1 Suffolk Square, Cheltenham GL50 2DR T: (01242) 522798 E: bookings@willoughbyhouse.com www.willoughbyhousehotel.co.uk Contact: Terry Hopley

Ampney Crucis, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 5RS T: (01285) 851806 F: (01285) 851735 E: reception@thecrownofcrucis.co.uk www.thecrownofcrucis.co.uk Contact: Hugh and Dawn Calvert Contemporary yet character-rich country inn & hotel, five minutes from Cirencester. Nearly all 25 ensuite rooms benefit from beautiful riverside views. Extensive menus characterised by seasonal, local ingredients are complimented by superb fish speciality dishes. Please call for monthly offers.

10D/15T/all en-suite S £59-£75 • D £75-£105 • T £60-£105 • D/T £105-£145 F (sleeps 5) £145-£225

Food served all day.

For your perfect accommodation and for further information on the Cotswolds, why not visit our website:

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Burford / Map ref J5

★ ★ ★ restaurant with rooms

chELTENHAM / Map ref G5

★ ★ ★ ★ INN

cirencester / Map ref G6

★ ★ ★ small hOTEL

The Inn for all Seasons

THE GREEN DRAGON

Corinium Hotel and Restaurant

Unspoilt former 16th Century coaching inn, in the heart of the Cotswolds. Traditional family-run hotel with 10 en-suite rooms, including a 4-poster room. A warm welcome and delicious locally-sourced food are guaranteed!

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.

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.

6D/3T/all en-suite S £70 • D /T £95 • suite £150

1S/10D/2T/2F/all en-suite S £55-£75 • D/T £75-£108 • F £75-£142

The Barringtons, Burford, Oxfordshire OX18 4TN T: (01451) 844324 E: sharp@innforallseasons.com www.innforallseasons.com Contact: Mr Matthew and Mrs Heather Sharp

9D-T/1F/all en-suite S £67.50 • D £95 • T £95 • F £138 (sleeps 4)

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

12 Gloucester Street, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 2DG T: (01285) 659711 E: info@coriniumhotel.co.uk www.coriniumhotel.co.uk Contact: Tim Waller

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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.

cirencester / Map ref F6

★ ★ ★ ★ Inn

Gloucester / Map ref E4

★ ★ ★ HOTEL

The Crown Inn

Holiday Inn Gloucester-Cheltenham

The Crown Inn offers a traditional pub experience. Fantastic local food and beer, idyllic old English architecture and beautiful views of the golden valley.

The Holiday Inn Gloucester-Cheltenham is a perfect base to explore the Cotswolds, located just off junction 11a of the M5. Fully air-conditioned, modern bedrooms and a well-equipped Spirit Health and Fitness Club, with beauty therapist.

5D/6T/1F/all en-suite S £67.50 • D/T £87.50 • F £130-£155 (sleeps 4)

102D/23T/all en-suite D £54-£164 • T £54-£164 • F £54-£164

Frampton Mansell, Near Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL6 8JG T: (01285) 760601 E: enquiries@thecrowninn-cotswolds.co.uk www.thecrowninn-cotswolds.co.uk Contact: Simon Baker

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.

Moreton-in-Marsh / Map ref J2

★ ★ ★ HOTEL

Stow-on-the-Wold / Map ref I3 Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire GL54 1JX T: (01451) 830354 E: enquiries@fossemanor.co.uk www.fossemanor.co.uk Contact: Chris Gear

High Street, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire GL56 0AW T: (01608) 650308 E: info@redesdalearms.com www.redesdalearms.com Contact: Robert Smith

Crest Way, Barnwood, Gloucester GL4 3RX T: 0871 942 9034 E: reservations-gloucester@ihg.com www.higloucesterhotel.co.uk Contact: Reservations Department

★ ★ ★ HOTEL

Fosse Manor Hotel

Redesdale Arms hotel

Just south of Stow-on-the-Wold, Fosse Manor is the perfect base to tour the Cotswolds. With 19 bedrooms, ample parking and fantastic food, Fosse Manor is the place to stay.

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.

12D/6T/1F/all en-suite Single occupancy £95 • D/T £99-£225 • F £175-225

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 2005-2011. AA Three Star Hotel.

CIRENCESTER / Map ref G6

awaiting grading

Gloucester / Map ref D4

★★★★

Discounts often available midweek and throughout the year. Please ask for details.

restaurant with rooms

Stow-on-the-Wold / Map ref I3

★ ★ ★ ★ HOTEL and restaurant

THE FLEECE AT CIRENCESTER

Wharf House

Over, Gloucester GL2 8DB T: (01452) 332900 E: enquiries@thewharfhouse.co.uk www.thewharfhouse.co.uk Contact: Ellen Symons

Fosse Way, Stow-on-the-Wold, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL54 1JX T: (01451) 830297 F: (01451) 831768 E: reservations@hotelnumberfour.co.uk www.hotelnumberfour.co.uk Contact: Caroline and Patricia Lösel

An historic inn at the heart of this beautiful market town. All rooms refurbished Summer 2011 to an excellent standard with high-quality beds and stylish furnishings. Locally produced home-cooked food and traditional Thwaites cask ales. Open all year.

Seven exclusive rooms offering views over the river Severn or restored canal basin with luxury ensuites – many with whirlpool baths.

Wide screen TVs with full data link-up combine with historic character.

Contemporary, family-run boutique hotel set in the heart of the Cotswolds. Fully air-conditioned, 18 bedrooms/suites, cosy lounge and bar. Cutlers Restaurant serves tasty food utilising locally sourced, seasonal ingredients. Conference suite, 4 acres, ample parking.

13D/13T/all en-suite D/T £75-£120

7D-T-F/all en-suite D £85-£115 • T £89-£95 • F £115-£135 • suite £250

Market Place, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 2NZ T: (01285) 658507 E: relax@fleecehotel.co.uk www.thefleececirencester.co.uk Contact: Rebecca Smith

cirencester / Map ref G6

AWAITING GRADING

Gloucester / Map ref E4

The Talbot Inn

Number four at stow

AWAITING GRADING

Moreton-in-marsh / Map ref J2

Hallmark Hotel Gloucester

14 Victoria Road, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 1EN T: (01285) 653760 E: info@talbotinncotswolds.co.uk www.talbotinncotswolds.co.uk Contact: David and Ann Holliss

Matson Lane, Robinswood Hill, Gloucester, GL4 6EA T: (01452) 525653 F: (01452) 303365 E: gloucester.reservations@hallmarkhotels.co.uk www.hallmarkhotels.co.uk Contact: Richard Platts Stunningly refurbished, contemporary hotel just 10 minutes from Gloucester centre, or 15 from Cheltenham. Fantastic leisure and sports facilities, including spa pool, sauna and steam areas, a great modern restaurant and well appointed spacious bedrooms.

Traditional Cotswold stone, family-run inn, with locally-brewed real ales.

Enjoy eating excellent home cooked meals in the Paddock bar dining area or ‘al fresco’ on the Stable bar patio. Stay in one of our four ground floor courtyard rooms with private garden seating, or upgrade to the first floor oak beamed ‘Hayloft’ mini-suite with balcony.

awaiting grading

stow-on-the-wold / Map ref I3

★ ★ small hOTEL

The Swan Inn

The old stocks hotel, restaurant & bar

Family-run, refurbished rooms, flat screen TV. Free WiFi. Parking. Locally sourced food. Collection from railway station on request. Four poster bed.

Ideal position for exploring the Cotswolds.

17th Century hotel facing quiet green on which the original penal stocks still stand. Extensive patio garden. Cosy restaurant, lounge and bar.

Friendly, caring staff make this an ideal base for exploring the Cotswolds.

Open all year.

3D/2d-T/1T/1F (sleeps 3)/5 en-suite/2 shared S £45-£65 • D £80-£140 • D/T £80-£120 • F £80-£120 child (up to 10 years) £5 (up to 14 years) £15

1S/12D/2T/3F/all en-suite S £40-£50 • D/T £80-£130 • F £80-£130 Child (up to 10 years) £10 (up to 14 years) £15

High Street, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire GL56 0LL T: (01608) 650711 E: info@swanmoreton.co.uk www.swanmoreton.co.uk Contact: Mrs Sara Todd

5S / 42D/T / 2T(disabled) / 4F (SLEEPS 4) / all en-suite PRICES FROM £65-£110

Conveniently situated within 2 minutes’ walking distance of Cirencester town centre and the National Express coach stop. Kemble train station is only 5 miles away.

18S-D/T-F-suite/all en-suite S £100-£130 • D/T £120-£150 • F £200-£230 (sleeps 4/5) Suite £170-£230

1s/10D/9D-T/2F-Suite/1 four poster/all en-suite S £65-£85 • D/T £99-£120 • F/suite £140 • four poster £140 Child (up to 10 years) free (10 to 16 years) £10

The Square, Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire GL54 1AF T: (01451) 830666 E: welcome@oldstockshotel.co.uk www.oldstockshotel.co.uk Contact: Helen Allen

Off-road parking. Open all year.

Special offers including bed, breakfast and evening meal are available.

2 bedroom apartment bed and breakfast or self-catering option.

KINGHAM / Map ref J3

★ ★ ★ ★ Inn

Northleach / Map ref H4

cricklade / Map ref H7

★ ★ ★ HOTEL

Cricklade House

Common Hill, Cricklade, Wiltshire SN6 6HA T: (01793) 750751 E: reception@crickladehotel.co.uk www.crickladehotel.co.uk Contact: Paul Butler Formerly Cricklade Hotel and Country Club – 46 bedroom country house hotel with elegant lounge, dining room and Victorian-style conservatory.

Spectacular views. Challenging 9-hole golf course, indoor swimming pool and gymnasium. Ideal for exploring the Cotswolds.

5S/34D/3T/3D-T/1F/all en-suite S £75 • D £95 • T £95 • D/T £95 • F £125 child poa

Gloucester / Cheltenham / Map ref E3

Family-run inn and restaurant. Superb food, wines and local ales.

Warm welcome guaranteed. Family and pet-friendly in Kingham, “England’s Favourite Village” – 4 miles from Stow-on-the-Wold.

Privately-owned former coaching inn. Cosy sofas, log fires, large garden.

Good food guide, 2 AA rosette restaurant, bar menu, traditional Sunday lunch. En-suite bedrooms, storm showers. Walks nearby. 3 miles west of Northleach.

The Kingham Plough is the quintessential village inn, combining an outstanding restaurant with a perfect village pub. Upstairs, there are seven boutique en-suite bedrooms which are designed for maximum comfort.

7D/1T/1F/9 en-suite/9 private S £70 • D/T £100 • F £40 per person (minimum £120)

3D/1F/all en-suite S £50 • D £75 • F £95

3D/2T/2D-T/all en-suite S £75-£85 • D £90-£130 • T £90-£115 • D/T £90-£130

Malmesbury / Map ref E8 Whatley Manor

Compton Abdale, Near Northleach, Gloucestershire GL54 4DN T: (01451) 860262 E: inn4food@btopenworld.com www.puesdown.cotswoldinns.com Contact: Maggie Armstrong

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ HOTEL

2 Michelin Stars

Easton Grey, Malmesbury, Wiltshire SN16 0RB T: (01666) 822888 E: reservations@whatleymanor.com www.whatleymanor.com Contact: Peter Egli, General Manager An incredibly stylish private hotel of international standards.

The Dining Room awarded two Michelin stars and Le Mazot, the brasserie. Spa Aquarias offers the ultimate in relaxation. 26 distinctive gardens. Conference Suite including a 40 seat private cinema. 5 miles outside Tetbury. Open all year.

MALMESBURY / Map ref F7

★ ★ ★ HOTEL

northleach / Map ref H4

awaiting grading

★ ★ ★ ★ Inn

The Wheatsheaf Inn is a warm and friendly Cotswolds pub set in an idyllic rural location. An exceptional example of a traditional coaching inn with great beer, excellent regional food, and fourteen stunning en-suite bedrooms.

Just off the Cotswold Way. Quality refurbished grade II-listed 17th Century Cotswold stone inn. Luxury en-suite accommodation.

Local real ales straight from the barrel and traditional food.

Great views and location for exploring the Cotswolds.

14D/all en-suite D FROM £120-£180

3D/1F/all en-suite D £60 • F £80 (sleeps 4)

West End, Northleach, Gloucestershire GL54 3EZ T: (01451) 860244 E: reservations@cotswoldswheatsheaf.com www.cotswoldswheatsheaf.com Contact: Reception

STOW-ON-THE-WOLD / Map ref I3

★ ★ ★ ★ hOTEL

WYCK HILL HOUSE HOTEL & SPA

Located within a short distance of Cheltenham Spa and historic Gloucester, this charming 17th century manor house set within extensive grounds is the ideal base for exploring the Cotswolds. Traditional features blend with contemporary furnishing to create a relaxed chic environment.

Delightful country hotel set in its own walled garden. Award-winning restaurant with a warm and friendly welcome. Close to M4. Ideal for touring Cotswolds and Bath. Special short break rates available.

Close to Malmesbury (2 miles).

A luxury country house hotel in the heart of the Cotswolds far enough away from everyday... but not too far to make getting back a strain.

2S/36D/14T/all en-suite S £65-£155 • D £65-£145 • T £65-£145 • F £65-£155

3S/10D/11D-T/4F/all en-suite S £75 • single in D £88 • D/T £80-£123 • F £103 child £15

60D/30T/1F/all en-suite S £80-£495 • d/T £85-£185 • F £115-£525

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Stroud / Map ref E5 Star Inn

Best Western MAYFIELD HOUSE HOTEL

Crudwell, Malmesbury, Wiltshire SN16 9EW T: (01666) 577409 E: reception@mayfieldhousehotel.co.uk www.mayfieldhousehotel.co.uk Contact: Linda Hailstone - Manager

The Green, Kingham, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire OX7 6YD T: (01608) 658327 E: book@thekinghamplough.co.uk www.thekinghamplough.co.uk Contact: Emily and Miles Lampson

the wheatsheaf inn

Hatherley Manor Hotel

Down Hatherley Lane, Down Hatherley, Gloucester GL2 9QA T: (01452) 730217 E: reservations@hatherleymanor.com www.hatherleymanor.com Contact: Stephen Trowbridge

★ ★ ★ ★ INN

The Kingham Plough

23D-T/all en-suite D/T £305-£865

★ ★ ★ HOTEL

Stow-on-the-Wold / Map ref J3

The Puesdown inn

Church Street, Kingham, Oxfordshire OX7 6YA T: (01608) 658389 E: info@thetollgate.com www.thetollgate.com Contact: Anne Smith

1D/1T/3D-T/all en-suite Single occupancy from £56 • D/T from £69 • F from £78

★ ★ ★ ★ INN

The Tollgate Inn & RESTAURANT

Burford Road, Stow on the Wold, Gloucestershire GL54 1HY T: (01451) 831936 E: info.wyckhillhouse@bespokehotels.com www.wyckhillhousehotel.co.uk Contact: Gordon Riddell

Whiteshill, Stroud, Gloucestershire GL6 6AE T: (01453) 765321 E: ken.starinn@btconnect.com www.stroud-starinn.co.uk Contact: Ken Dickens

Photograph © Maggie Booth Photography

stroud / Map ref E6

★ ★ hOTEL

The Imperial Hotel

Station Road, Stroud GL5 3AP T: (01453) 764077 F: (01453) 751314 E: info@imperialhotelstroud.co.uk www.imperialhotelstroud.co.uk Contact: Lakshman Gallage The Imperial Hotel is situated in the centre of the Cotswold town of Stroud amidst beautiful countryside. It offers Thai cuisine amongst historic period features. Probably the best Thai restaurant in the county.

1s/10D/8T/2F (sleeps 4) all en-suite s £59-£69 • D/T £89-£95 • T £89-£95 • F £110-£120

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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.

Tetbury / Map ref E7

★ ★ ★ ★ HOTEL

Upton St. Leonards / Map ref E5

★ ★ ★ HOTEL

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.

Alderton / Map ref G2

★ ★ ★ ★ Bed & Breakfast

Bourton-on-the-water /Map ref I4

★ ★ ★ ★ Guest accommodation

Calcot Manor Hotel and Spa

Hatton Court

Tally Ho Bed & Breakfast

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.

Contemporary country house with the Cotswolds warmest welcome.

Set high on an escarpment overlooking the Severn Vale this 45 bedroom country house hotel lies between the Cathedral City of Gloucester and Regency Cheltenham. Hatton Court provides the right balance between traditional hotel service and all the benefits you would expect from a contemporary hotel. The Tara Restaurant is renowned locally.

Hatton Court is a reassuring size; not large and impersonal, nor too small. As a former splendid Cotswold home the feeling is of being eminently comfortable as opposed to grand.

Nothing is hurried. The reception is very much a lounge, with leather sofas, magazines and an open fireplace for those chillier days, or in the summer months sip Champagne on the terrace whilst watching the sun slip behind the distant hills. Next door the bar is more a place to relax, take tea, read and talk than to rush.

The care taken to prepare the food, combined with a smiling service, is complimented by the thought that has gone into creating the Tara restaurant. The natural colours and soft lighting make a relaxing environment for friends to enjoy each other’s company. Private dining facilities are available in the equally well appointed Cotswold Room.

The peace of the surrounding countryside and comfortable bedrooms, some with whirlpool baths, make for a good nights sleep ready for another day exploring the Cotswolds.

Perfect bed and breakfast situated in the picturesque village of Alderton.

All rooms en-suite with TV/DVD, hospitality trays etc. Luxuriously furnished. Ground floor double and twin rooms available for easy access.

Ample secure parking. Book online.

Charming, peaceful house in lovely gardens with sun terrace, 5 minutes’ riverside walk from the village and restaurants. Pretty en-suite bedrooms thoughtfully equipped. Guests’ lounge and attractive breakfast room.

Private parking. Restricted Winter opening.

2D-T/1F/all en-suite S £45 • D/T £65-£70 • F £90-£95

3D/2T/all en-suite S £50-£65 • D/T £65-£85

6D/16T/13F/all en-suite S £234-£284 • D £260-£460 • F (sleeps 4/5) £315-£460 child (up to 16 years) £30

Tetbury / Map ref F7

★ ★ ★ small HOTEL

The Snooty Fox

Market Place, Tetbury, Gloucestershire GL8 8DD T: (01666) 502436 E: res@snooty-fox.co.uk www.snooty-fox.co.uk Contact: Marc Gibbons Famous coaching inn at the heart of Tetbury.

‘The Snooty’ is all that a quintessential English inn should be.

Its 12 bedrooms are intimate and stylish, while its ground floor boasts a very popular bar and restaurant. British food and an excellent wine list complete the picture. Feel free to make a fuss of Fred, the resident Great Dane as you pass by. Tetbury with its royal heritage, is ideal for browsing for antiques and exploring the local area.

Located at the heart of this bustling market town the hotel is a popular destination for many locals and day visitors to the area. The bar offers a tempting range of real ales, local ciders and a selection of Ports, Cognacs, Calvados and Armagnac’s all personally selected by the manager.

The hotel is renowned locally for the quality and variety of its food offer, from coffee and cakes in the morning, leisurely lunches, traditional afternoon teas to candlelit dinners and wholesome bar snacks.

The Grafton Room located towards the rear of the hotel is an ideal venue for private dining, family celebrations and small discreet meetings.

Yet one reason why The Snooty Fox is a great favourite with visitors to this most Royal part of Gloucestershire is the intimacy and style of the bedrooms. All different in shape and size they have been dedicatedly refurbished to allow you to be refreshed from a goodnight’s sleep and enjoy another great day in the Cotswolds.

12D/all en-suite S £49.50-£129.95 • D/T £70-£210 Child (up to 10 years) £10

Tewkesbury / TWYNING / Map ref F2

★ ★ ★ INN

fleet inn

Twyning, Tewkesbury, Gloucester GL20 6FL T: (01684) 274020 E: info@thefleetattwyning.co.uk www.thefleetattwyning.co.uk Contact: Jim Thomas The Fleet Inn provides three modern, comfortable en-suite rooms decorated to a high standard all with views out on to the River Avon.

With a restaurant serving freshly prepared dishes and fully licensed bar.

3D/all en-suite D FROM £80

Upper Slaughter / Map ref I3

★ ★ ★ ★ country house hOTEL

The Lords of the Manor

1 Michelin Star

Upper Slaughter, Gloucestershire GL54 2JD T: (01451) 820243 E: enquiries@lordsofthemanor.com www.lordsofthemanor.com Contact: Paul Thompson

A 17th Century rectory, set in 8 acres of private gardens, it is the perfect place from which to explore the Cotswolds. Voted Best Hotel Restaurant

by Cotswolds Life Readers in 2009 and 2010.

26D-T/11T/all en-suite S £195 • D/T £195-£370 • F £370-£430 child (up to 10 years) £30

Apartments are bookable on a nightly basis.

Check prices and facilities before booking especially at peak times.

Please mention this guide when making your booking.

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Ashton Keynes / Map ref H7

WINCHCOMBE / Map ref G3

★ ★ ★ ★ Farmhouse

Wheatleys Farm

Ashton Keynes, Swindon, Wiltshire SN6 6NX T: (01285) 861310 E: gill@wheatleysfarm.co.uk www.wheatleysfarm.co.uk Contact: Gill Freeth 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. Two pubs with restaurants within walking distance. Detached one bedroom self-contained accommodation also available.

1D-T/1F/all en-suite S £45-£50 • D/T £65-£70 • F POA

43D/2T/all en-suite S £50-£185 • D/T £65-£220 Child (up to 12 years) £20

★ ★ ★ ★ restaurant with rooms

Bibury / Map ref I5

WESLEY HOUSE

Rissington Road, Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire GL54 2DT T: (01451) 821966 E: info@coombehouse.net www.coombehouse.net Contact: Richard and Pat Stagg

BOURTON-ON-THE-WATER / Map ref H3

★ ★ ★ ★

★ ★ ★ ★ Guest house

GUITING GUEST HOUSE

Post Office Lane, Guiting Power, Gloucestershire GL54 5TZ T: (01451) 850470 M: 07787 551305 E: info@guitingguesthouse.com www.guitingguesthouse.com Contact: Barbara Millar Warm welcome awaits you at this restored, 16th Century Cotswold farmhouse. Some bedrooms have 4-poster beds – all have hair dryers, tea/coffee making facilities, bottled water and fresh fruit. Ideal location for touring, walking or just relaxing.

5D/1D-T/4 en-suite/1 private D/T £78-£88 child (up to 13 years) £20

★ ★ ★ ★ Bed & Breakfast

bourton-on-the-water / Map ref I4

★ ★ ★ ★ bed & breakfast

larks rise

Cotteswold House

High Street, Winchcombe, Cheltenham, Glos GL54 5LJ T: (01242) 602366 E: enquiries@wesleyhouse.co.uk www.wesleyhouse.co.uk Contact: Wendy Brown A carefully restored 15th century medieval house, now a renowned restaurant with 5 cosy bedrooms with en-suite shower rooms. AA 2 rosette restaurant and separate wine bar next door. Open all year. Use local food. Licensed. Prices on application. Special reduced price packages.

Enjoy a relaxed friendly atmosphere in this family home in Bibury.

Ideally situated for touring the Cotswolds. All bedrooms en-suite with TV and tea/coffee making facilities. Guest lounge/dining room. No-smoking.

Parking. Open all year.

Old Gloucester Road, Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire GL54 3BH T: (01451) 822613 E: enquiries@larksrisehouse.co.uk www.larksrisehouse.co.uk Contact: Bill and Barbara Barr Less than a mile from the centre of Bourton, Larks Rise is set in grounds of 1 acre and offers friendly hospitality and stylish, comfortable rooms with first class facilities. Guests enjoy a sunny patio and gardens, log-fired sitting room, easy parking and a perfect location for footpaths and touring.

5S / 3D / 1D/T / all en-suite S £65-£75 • D £80-£195 • T £80 • D/T £80

2D/1T/all en-suite S from £50 • D/T from £70

3D/2 en-suite/1 private D £67-£90

winchcombe / Map ref G3

★ ★ ★ ★ inn

Bibury, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 5ND T: (01285) 740609 E: enquiries@cotteswoldhouse.net www.cotteswoldhouse.net Contact: Mrs Judith Underwood

Bishops cleeve / Map ref F3

White Hart Inn

High Street, Winchcombe, Gloucestershire GL54 5LJ T: (01242) 602359 E: info@whitehartwinchcombe.co.uk www.whitehartwinchcombe.co.uk Contact: Gareth Stone Eat, drink and flop in historic Winchcombe.

To some it’s a pub, others a hotel. Situated at the heart of the village of Winchcombe near Cheltenham, this ‘restaurant with rooms’ (there are 11) offers the very best of British food and an excellent wine list.

Visit the wine shop and try the famous sausages in the Wine & Sausage eating rooms. A perfect place to visit or stay if you love walking or visiting Cheltenham races.

Each of the 8 en-suite rooms are individually styled and some have feature beds. In the Wine & Sausage eating rooms located on the inns ground floor they are passionate about real food, the great and simple British dishes that we grew up with. Ingredients are carefully sourced and wherever possible use local and regional farmers, growers, fishermen, producers, brewers and even winemakers.

Just a few metres away from the inn you will find the scenic Cotswold Way and Gloucestershire Way footpaths. The Inn is also very popular with cyclists and can help with routes around the area, especially via one or two other ‘watering holes’. There’s even a hosepipe for washing down muddy bikes.

Winchcombe is an idyllic base for touring the Cotswolds and the White Hart is the perfect bolt hole close to the famous sporting and cultural festival town of Cheltenham.

★ ★ ★ ★ Serviced apartment

★ ★ ★ Guest accommodation

Bourton-on-the-water / Map ref I4

★ ★ ★ ★ bed & breakfast

Manor Cottage Guest House

Meadow Rise

41 Station Road, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham, Glos GL52 8HH T: (01242) 673537 E: richardtorpy@sky.com www.manorcottagecheltenham.co.uk Contact: Richard Torpy

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

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.

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.

2D-T/1T/2 en-suite/1 private S £35-£40 • D £60

4D/1 four poster/all en-suite D £70 • four poster £85 • premier £85

Bledington / Map ref J3

★ ★ ★ ★ Farmhouse

Bourton-on-the-water / Map ref I4

★ ★ ★ ★ Guest accommodation

Bould Farm

Holly House

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.

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.

2D/1F (sleeps 4)/2 en-suite/1 private S £45-£50 • D £65-£70 Family poa • child (up to 12 years) half price

3D/1T/1KS/all en-suite D/T £60-£75 • KS £75-£85 Single occupancy rates available

Bould, Near Idbury, Bledington, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire OX7 6RT T: (01608) 658850 E: meyrick@bouldfarm.co.uk www.bouldfarm.co.uk Contact: Lynne Meyrick

9D/2T/8 en-suite/3 shared can be family suite S £40-£80 • d £40-£120

cheltenham / Map ref F3/4

SERVICED APARTMENTS

20 Beckford Road, Alderton, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire GL20 8NL T: (01242) 621482 E: tallyhobb@aol.com www.cotswolds-bedandbreakfast.co.uk Contact: Margaret Dean

Upton Hill, Upton St. Leonards, Gloucester GL4 8DE T: (01452) 617412 E: res@hatton-court.co.uk www.hatton-court.co.uk Contact: Sue Moore

Near Tetbury, Gloucestershire GL8 8YJ T: (01666) 890391 E: reception@calcotmanor.co.uk www.calcotmanor.co.uk

Coombe House

Blockley / Map ref I2

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Guest accommodation

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

★ ★ ★ ★ Guest accommodation

Portland Apartments

Lower Brook House

The Ridge

Luxurious serviced apartments in the heart of Cheltenham, a refreshing alternative to a 5-star hotel room. A home from home for business or pleasure, an experience to be enjoyed for a night, a week or more.

Beautiful 17th century house with real log fire, original flagstone floors and four-poster beds. We offer an imaginative menu for evening meals and hearty Cotswold breakfast, using fresh local ingredients. Children over 10 years welcome. Open all year.

Comfortable country house set in 2 acre garden. 10 minutes walk from village, ideally situated for touring the Cotswolds. All bedrooms en-suite with hair dryers, fridges, TV, tea/coffee, free WiFi and ample safe parking.

A warm welcome awaits you. Fabulous views.

6 units sleep 2 £95-£149

4D/2D-T/all en-suite S £80-£185 • D/T £80-£185

4D/1T/1F/all en-suite S £45-£50 • D/T £70-£80 • F POA

43 Portland Street, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL52 2NX T: (01242) 525547 M: 07889 328836 E: info@pacheltenham.com www.pacheltenham.com Contact: Alison Edwards

Lower Street, Blockley, Gloucestershire GL56 9DS T: (01386) 700286 E: info@lowerbrookhouse.com www.lowerbrookhouse.com Contact: Julian Ebbutt

Whiteshoots Hill, Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire GL54 2LE T: (01451) 820660 E: info@theridge-guesthouse.co.uk www.theridge-guesthouse.co.uk Contact: John and Valerie Backman

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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.

Bourton-on-the-Water / Map ref I4

★ ★ ★ ★ guest accommodation

Broadlands Guest House

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.

All rooms have en-suite bathroom and tea/coffee making facilities, colour TV, hair dryer, luggage rack and radio alarm. Breakfast is served in our beautiful Victorian conservatory, and for your comfort there is also a guest lounge.

For those special occasions we offer our luxury suite, with en-suite bathroom and lounge area. Outside there is a patio garden and private car park to the rear of the house.

Featured on Britain’s Best Breaks and recommended on Tripadvisor; book online for best rates or telephone for latest offers!

5D/3T/3F/all en-suite S £50 • D/T £60-£90 • F £80-£120

Bourton-on-the-water / Map ref I4

★ ★ ★ ★ Bed & Breakfast

Bourton-on-the-water / Map ref H4

★ ★ ★ ★ Bed & Breakfast

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.

Broadway / Map ref H2

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ GUEST ACCOMMODATION

The Old Station

Mill Hay

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.

Mill Hay is a magnificent Country House Bed and Breakfast near Broadway and Snowshill. The house and gardens combine pure English elegance with Cotswold charm. Luxurious rooms and gourmet breakfasts make Mill Hay the ultimate hideaway in the Cotswolds.

1D/1D-T/ALL en-suite S From £27 • D/T £54

2D/1T ALL EN SUITE S from £120 • D/T £160-£190

Westfield, Notgrove Station, Notgrove, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL54 3BU T: (01451) 850305 Contact: Mrs M. J. Trotter

Bourton-on-the-water / Map ref I4

★ ★ ★ ★ Bed & Breakfast

An eight bedroom townhouse and 17th century landmark on the famous High Street of historic and picturesque Burford. Inside, there is an atmosphere and ambience of a special quality and the comfort of a luxury hotel, yet the intimacy of a private house.

Our Centre Stage restaurant serves light lunches Monday to Saturday and dinner on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings from 7.00pm.

We look forward to welcoming you. Open all year.

★ ★ ★ ★ Bed & Breakfast

Sheepscombe House

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.

We offer luxurious bedrooms and serve a delicious Cotswold breakfast using locally farmed ingredients. We are surrounded by breathtaking views and excellent walks. 600 metres from Cotswold Way. Ample private parking. Ideal touring base.

2 en-suite D £55-£60

1 DOUBLE / 1 TRIPLE / 2 EN-SUITE S FROM £70 • D FROM £100

★ ★ ★ Bed & Breakfast

99 High Street, Burford, Oxfordshire OX18 4QA T: (01993) 823151 E: stay@burfordhouse.co.uk www.burfordhouse.co.uk Contact: Ian Hawkins

Of course, there are oak beams, four-poster and king-size beds with great linen and pillows, pristine bathrooms with huge tubs and power showers, but there is also a great attention to detail, consistency and a wealth of individual touches.

Broadway / Map ref H2

Little Rissington, Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire GL54 2ND T: (01451) 822481 E: touchstone.bb@lineone.net www.touchstonebb.co.uk Contact: Anne George

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Guest accommodation

Burford House

Snowshill Road, Broadway, Worcestershire WR12 7JS T: (01386) 852498 E: info@millhay.co.uk www.millhay.co.uk Contact: Annette Gordon

Touchstone Bed & breakfast

Bourton-on-the-water / Map ref I4

Burford / Map ref J5

Snowshill, Broadway, Worcestershire WR12 7JU T: (01386) 853769 E: reservations@snowshill-broadway.co.uk www.broadway-cotswolds.co.uk/sheepscombe.html Contact: Jacki Harrison

Broadway / Map ref H1

★ ★ ★ ★ farmhouse

6D/2D-T/ALL en-suite S £124-£186.50 • D/t £159-£179 • four poster double £179-£199 • Family suite £259-£339 Child (up to 14 years) £30-£60 Child (14 to 16 years) £50-£80

Burford / Map ref K4

★ ★ ★ ★ Farmhouse

Fieldways

the garden room at Strathspey

Bowers Hill Farm B&B

Potters Hill Farm

Beautiful, large country house with wonderful views of the large garden, in the heart of the Cotswolds near Bourton-on-the-Water. Village pub within 100 yards; wonderful walking, hiking and painting area. Bring your dogs and enjoy. 3 miles from Bourton-on-the-Water. Internet access.

Prices on application. Ask about our self-catering apartment.

Bowers Hill, Willersey, Broadway, Worcestershire WR11 7HG T: (01386) 834585 E: sarah@bowershillfarm.com www.bowershillfarm.com Contact: Sarah Bent

Leafield, Burford, Oxfordshire OX29 9QB T: (01993) 878018 M: 07711 045207 E: potterabout770@yahoo.co.uk Contact: Karen Stanley

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.

Cotswold setting with unrivalled countryside views, near Broadway, Chipping Campden. Built in 1830, this charming farmhouse is spacious, tasteful. Modern amenities include free WiFi internet. Relish the peace, the birds, the garden and our fresh baked bread!

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.

1 D/T with en-suite S from £49 • D/T from £60

2D-T/1F/all en-suite S £50-£60 • D/T £70-£80 • F £85-£110 child (up to 14 years) £15

1D/1T/1F/all en-suite S £40-£50 • D £70-£75 • F £80-£105

Cold Aston, Gloucestershire GL54 3BJ T: (01451) 810659 E: cascadegroup@aol.com Contact: Alan Graham­­

1D/1T/all en-suite D £85-£100 • T £75-£90

Bourton-on-the-Water / Map ref I4

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Lansdowne Villa Guest House

Lansdowne, Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire GL54 2AR T: (01451) 820673 E: enquiries@lansdownevilla.co.uk www.lansdownevilla.co.uk Contact: Helen or Martin Macklin Family-run village guest house. All rooms en-suite with TV/tea/coffee.

Ample parking. Guest TV lounge and non-smoking bedrooms.

Tastefully colour co-ordinated. Downstairs rooms available.

Open all year. Weekly terms available.

1S/4D/5D-T/1F/all en-suite S £40-£45 • D/T £60-£70 • F £80-£95 child (up to 10 years) £10 (up to 14 years) £15

Bourton-on-the-water / Map ref I4

★ ★ ★ ★ Bed & Breakfast

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

★ ★ ★ Bed & Breakfast

Broadway / Map ref H1

Trevone

cheltenham / Map ref F3

2D/all en-suite D £50-£60

broadway /Map ref H2

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Guest accommodation

56 Shurdington Road, Cheltenham GL53 0JE T: (01242) 223311 E: reservations@bhhotel.co.uk www.bhhotel.co.uk Contact: Fan and Alan Bishop Boutique guest house owner managed. Just 15 minutes walk to the fashionable Montpellier area. Stunning luxury themed rooms Out of Africa and Out of Asia with en-suite whirlpool baths.

Free Wi-Fi. Off-street parking.

2S/8D-T/2 Triple/4 luxury/all en-suite S £69-£79 • D/T £89-£139 • Triple £154-£164 f luxury £165-£230 • Themed luxury £155-£249

3D/2D-T/2F/all en-suite S £54-£68 • D/T £64-£86 • F £79-£109 Child (up to 14 years) £15

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Beaumont House

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.

Moore Road, Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire GL54 2AZ T: 07740 805250 E: admin@trevonebb.co.uk 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.

Bourton-on-the-Water / Map ref I4

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Lowerfield Farm

★ ★ ★ ★ Guest accommodation

cheltenham / Map ref G4

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Bed & Breakfast

Manor Close

Halford House

Cowley house

Detmore House

Traditional Cotswold stone house in the centre of Bourton. We stand within our own Victorian walled garden which guests are welcome to enjoy. Perfect touring area. Tea/coffee, full English breakfasts, parking, non-smoking. Ground floor room available.

A beautifully restored grade II listed building in the heart of Bourton-on-the-Water. Relax in the garden reading your book or explore the village and countryside with the kids.

A beautiful 17th Century Cotswold stone house less than 50 yards from Broadway village centre. Furnished to a high standard. Delightful relaxing gardens. Enjoy a hearty Cotswold breakfast prepared from local ingredients. Ideal for touring Cotswolds.

Beautifully refurbished boutique guest accommodation. Blend of traditional elegance and contemporary décor. Luxury spacious en-suite rooms with super-king beds, WiFi, tea/coffee, TV/DVD. Set in beautiful grounds. Delicious breakfast and a warm welcome awaits.

4D/1T/2F/6 en-suite/1 private S from £65 • D/T from £75 • F from £95 Child FROM £15

2D/1T/1F/all en-suite S £55-£65 • D £85-£95 • T £85-£95 • F £95-£130

High Street, Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire GL54 2AP T: (01451) 820339 E: sheenamanorclose@aol.com www.manorclosebandb.co.uk Contact: Mrs Sheena D’avanzo

2D/1D-T-f (sleeps 4)/all en-suite S £55-£65 • D/T £70-£75 • F poa

Station Road, Bourton-on-the-Water GL54 2AA T: (01451) 822244 F: (01451) 657345 E: info@halfordhouse.com www.halfordhouse.com Contact: Elaine Booth

Rooms are high quality with en-suite bathrooms and full English breakfast served daily. Our large child friendly suites enjoy 2 bedrooms and shared en-suite.

It’s a short walk to attractions such as Birdland, model village and the Motor Museum (home of Brum) together with the shops, tea rooms, pubs and of course the River Windrush with its pretty bridges.

Bourton-on-the-Water / Map ref I4

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Free onsite car parking and Wi-Fi available. Halford House is also ideal for large parties looking for a house to share for the weekend.

Southlands

Rissington Road, Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire GL54 2DT T: (01451) 821987 E: christine.hutchman@o2.co.uk www.southlands-bb.co.uk Contact: C. E.Hutchman Southlands is an extensive, traditional property set within large pretty gardens. A non-smoking establishment providing B/B/EM accommodation which has two downstairs bedrooms for people with limited mobility, in a comfortable relaxed atmosphere. TV lounge. Gardens for guests to use.

Full English or Continental breakfast.

4D/1T/1F/ALL en-suite S £50 • D/T £70-£85 • F £85-£100 Child (up to 10 years) £10 (up to 14 years) £15

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4D / 2d/T / 2F (SLEeps 5) / all en-suite D/T £99-£180 • F £185-£225

Church Street, Broadway, Worcestershire WR12 7AE T: (01386) 858148 E: cowleyhouse.broadway@tiscali.co.uk www.cowleyhouse-broadway.co.uk Contact: Joan Reading

London Road, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham GL52 6UT T: (01242) 582868 E: gillkilminster@btconnect.com www.detmorehouse.com Contact: Gill Kilminster

cheltenham / Map ref F3/4

Accommodation P57 Accommodation symbols P58-62 Hotels & Inns P62-71 Guest Houses, Farmhouses, Bed & Breakfast P72-79 Self-Catering P80 Caravan & Camping P80 Booking your Accommodation Entry grid references refer to map (inside back cover)

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Georgian House

77 Montpellier Terrace, Cheltenham GL50 1XA T: (01242) 515577 E: penny@georgianhouse.net www.georgianhouse.net Contact: Alex and Penny Gamez A beautiful Georgian home (built in 1807), with individually-styled, en-suite rooms and all modern comforts. Easy walking distance from town centre. Delicious English breakfasts including freshly prepared fruit.

Most important of all – a warm welcome!

2D/1T/all en-suite S £70-£85 • D £90-£115 • T £90-£115

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cheltenham / Map ref F3/4

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Lypiatt House

★ ★ ★ ★ Guest accommodation

GUEST HOUSES FARMHOUSES BED & BREAKFAST

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cheltenham / Map ref F3/4

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chipping campden / Map ref I1

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Guest accommodation

Hilden Lodge

Laurel House

Nineveh Farm

Lypiatt House - guest accommodation with that extra factor. Elegant yet comfortable, 5 star yet homely. On business, or a break away, you will be most welcome.

All rates are inclusive of room, breakfast, services and VAT.

A warm welcome awaits you at our friendly house. Breakfast is freshly cooked to order and we believe it’s one of the best around! Facilities include parking, free WiFi, ground floor bedrooms, tea/coffee making facilities, TV and DVD player with DVD Library.

A very comfortably furnished, double-bedded room in a period family house, about 10 minutes walk from the town centre. Single room also available. Private bathroom and kitchen. Sky TV. Off-street parking.

Ideal for visiting North Cotswolds villages, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick, Blenheim and National Trust properties. Free use of cycles, maps, routes (see web site). Pubs and restaurants in Mickleton village. 3 miles north of Chipping Campden.

DOUBLE EN-SUITES FROM £95 - £130 PER NIGHT TWIN EN-SUITES FROM £95 - £110 PER NIGHT • SINGLE OCCUPANCY EN-SUITES FROM £78 - £95 PER NIGHT

1S/6D/4T/2F/all en-suite S £42-£60 • D £60-£100 • T £60-£100 • F £129-£225

1S/1D/1 en-suite/1 private S £25-£40 • D £40-£75

3D/2T/1 triple/5 en-suite/1 private D/T from £75 • triple from £105

Lypiatt Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL50 2QW T: (01242) 224994 E: stay@lypiatt.co.uk www.lypiatt.co.uk Contact: Robert Castleton

cheltenham / Map ref G4

★ ★ ★ ★ Farmhouse

143 Hewlett Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL52 6TS T: (01242) 269968 M: 07971 014448 or 07792 251470 E: family.barton@btinternet.com www.bedandbreakfastcheltenham.com Contact: Gillie Barton

271 London Road, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham GL52 6YG T: (01242) 583242 E: info@hildenlodge.co.uk www.hildenlodge.co.uk

cheltenham / Map ref F3/4

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cheltenham / Map ref G4

★ ★ ★ ★ Bed & Breakfast

Campden Road, Mickleton, Chipping Campden, Glos GL55 6PS T: (01386) 438923 E: stayinthecotswolds@hotmail.co.uk www.stayinthecotswolds.co.uk Contact: Alison Yardley

chipping campden / Map ref J1

★ ★ ★ ★ bed & breakfast

Whittington lodge Farm

The Abbey

Upper Hill Farm B&B

folly farm cottage

Beechfield House, Upper Hill Farm, Whittington, Cheltenham GL54 4EU T: (01242) 235128 M: 07825 396449 E: stay@upperhillfarm.co.uk www.upperhillfarm.co.uk Contact: Paul & Helen Woodland

Back Street, Ilmington, Warwickshire CV36 4LJ T: (01608) 682425 E: bruceandpam@follyfarm.co.uk www.follyfarm.co.uk Contact: Bruce McFarlane

Beautiful Cotswold stone farmhouse on an award-winning wildlife family farm – tours available. Peaceful, luxurious rooms in an unspoilt village. Cotswold Way ½ mile. Visit Cheltenham, Racecourse, Bourton, Stow, Bibury and more after a hearty, locally-produced breakfast.

Centrally-located in a pleasant residential street. Cheltenham’s shops, theatres, restaurants, bars and parks are within a short walk.

We provide a friendly, relaxed atmosphere in comfortable surroundings.

Residents’ bar. Free parking permits.

Cotswold stone country farmhouse set in tranquil countryside near Cleeve Common and on the Cotswold Way overlooking Cheltenham.

Comfortable en-suite rooms, delicious breakfast, amazing scenery with abundant wildlife, peace and harmony literally at your backdoor.

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/1D-T/1T/2 en-suite/1 private S £60-£70 • D/T £80-£100

3S/8D/2T-F/all en-suite S £42-£65 • D £80 • T/F £90-£110

1D / 1T / 1F all en-suite D/T £60-£70 • Family £70-£80 SINGLE OCCUPANCY £50-£60

1D/2 Four poster/all en-suite S FROM £55 • D £64-£76 four poster £70-£88

Whittington, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL54 4HB T: (01242) 820603 E: stay@whittingtonlodgefarm.com www.whittingtonlodgefarm.com Contact: Mrs Cathy Boyd

cheltenham / Map ref F3

★ ★ ★ ★ Guest accommodation

14-16 Bath Parade, Cheltenham GL53 7HN T: (01242) 516053 E: office@abbeyhotel-cheltenham.com www.abbeyhotel-cheltenham.com Contact: Greg and Sophie Best

cheltenham / Map ref F3/4

Cheltenham Lawn & PitTville Gallery

★ ★ ★ ★ Guest accommodation

Badger Towers

5 Pittville Lawn, Cheltenham GL52 2BE T: (01242) 526638 E: anthea.millier@cheltenhamlawn.co.uk www.cheltenhamlawn.co.uk Contact: Anthea Millier Regency town house, close to Pittville Park, Pumproom, town centre, race course. Original features, four-poster bed, studio/conference room, art/textile courses. Vegetarian Society approved, award-winning breakfast, Visit Britain Silver Award.

133 Hales Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL52 6ST T: (01242) 522583 E: MrBadger@BadgerTowers.co.uk www.BadgerTowers.co.uk Contact: Peter and Claire Christensen A warm welcome awaits you at our comfortable Victorian Villa with easy access to the town centre, racecourse and all amenities. Sumptuous breakfast cooked to order. Facilities include an elegant guest lounge and free off-street car parking. Dogs are welcome by prior arrangement. Badger Towers is the ideal base for visiting Cheltenham and the Cotswold region.

3S/3D/TWIN ON REQUEST/6 en-suite S £40-£60 • D £95-£120 • T £70-£120

1S/4D/1T/all en-suite S £55-£85 • D £70-£105 • T £85-£105

cheltenham / Map ref G4

★ ★ ★ ★ Farmhouse

cheltenham / Map ref F3/4

★ ★ ★ ★ Guest accommodation

cheltenham / Map ref F3/4

★ ★ ★ ★ Guest accommodation

chipping campden / Map ref I1

Elegant, modernised, spacious Victorian residence. Between town centre and racecourse, easy access from all major roads, ample parking.

High standard of cleanliness and comfort, relaxed efficient atmosphere.

Free wireless broadband. Evening meals available.

Ebrington, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire GL55 6NL T: (01386) 593309 E: ebrington@homefarminthecotswolds.co.uk www.homefarminthecotswolds.co.uk Contact: Veronica Stanley A warm, friendly welcome awaits you at our completely refurbished 15th century listed farmhouse, in the heart of this beautiful village.

Flat screen TVs, car park at rear. Spacious beamed rooms, inglenook fireplace in a dining room where a full English breakfast is served.

2 miles to Chipping Campden and Hidcote.

3S/3D/2T/2F/9 en-suite S £39-£55 • D £60-£80 • T £60-£80 • F £80-£130

2D/2T/1F/all en-suite S £50 • D/T £65-£75 • F £90

147 Hales Road, Cheltenham GL52 6TD T: (01242) 238504 E: wishmoor@hotmail.co.uk www.wishmoor.co.uk Contact: Sarah Baylis

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chipping campden / Map ref I2

Whalley Farmhouse

Garden House

White Lodge

The malins

2D/1T/all en-suite D £80-£90 • T £65-£68

1S/1D/1T all en-suite S £60-£70 • D £80-95 • T £80-£95

2D/2T/all en-suite S £42-£45 • D £60-£65 • T £60-£65

3S/3D-T/all en-suite S FROM £35 • D/T FROM £50

Whalley Farm, Whittington, Cheltenham GL54 4HA T: (01242) 820213 or 07786 437235 E: rowefarms@farmline.com www.whalleyfarm.co.uk Contact: Gill Rowe Enjoy comfy bed and breakfast accommodation in our 17th Century listed cosy Cotswold farmhouse. Set on historical Roman farm in Cotswolds hills. Peaceful landscaped gardens. Near to Cheltenham centre and Prestbury racecourse. Superior double en-suite rooms.

Personal service and quality hospitality.

chELTENHAM / Map ref F3/4

★ ★ ★ ★ Guest Accommodation

24A Christ Church Road, Cheltenham GL50 2PL T: (01242) 522525 or 07979 036262 E: miggilorraine@hotmail.co.uk www.gardenhousebb.co.uk Contact: Miggi Lorraine Stylishly renovated coach house in central Cheltenham in a quiet tree lined road close to Montpellier and the railway station.

Guests arriving by train are collected from the station.

English and Continental breakfasts are served.

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★ ★ ★ ★ Farmhouse

Home Farmhouse

Wishmoor House

Hatherley Lane, Cheltenham GL51 6SH T: (01242) 242347 or 07973 438793 E: pamela@whitelodgebandb.co.uk www.whitelodgebandb.co.uk Contact: Pamela Gay Situated within 2 miles of Cheltenham town centre, 3/4 mile from junction 11 M5. White Lodge offers comfortable rooms with TV/DVD, refrigerators, beverage trays, hairdryers and clock radio alarms.

A microwave is available for guests’ use. Lovely gardens. Park and ride close by. Walking distance to GCHQ. Dean Close School is nearby.

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★ ★ ★ Guest house

★ ★ ★ ★ 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.

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★ ★ ★ ★ Guest accommodation

Cotswold Grange

Glenfall Farm

CHELTENHAM GUEST HOUSE

145 Hewlett Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL52 6TS T: (01242) 521726 E: info@cheltenhamguesthouse.biz www.cheltenhamguesthouse.biz Contact: John Hopwood

Honeybourne Lane, Mickleton, Chipping Campden GL55 6PU T: (01386) 438890 E: enquiries@brymbo.com www.brymbo.com Contact: Mrs Gene Jeffrey

Cotswold Grange is a charming period property situated between Cheltenham Town Centre and the famous Racecourse – experience good service with great amenities (restaurant; bar; garden; and on-site car parking) in a beautiful part of Cheltenham.

Set in mature grounds, a peaceful location within the area of outstanding natural beauty, convenient for town centre and Cotswolds. Traditionally furnished, comfortable bedrooms with modern facilities, excellent breakfasts. A warm welcome awaits you here.

Stylish and good value en-suite accommodation in grand Victorian house in walking distance to Cheltenham centre. Free Wi-Fi and parking. Warm welcome, digital TVs, tea and coffee, excellent breakfasts! Close to General Hospital and Racecourse.

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.

5S/12D/5T/2F/all en-suite S £55-£75 • D £75-£95 • T £75-£95 • F £95-£125

2T/1 en-suite/1 private S £45-£55 T £70-£80

3S/3D/2T/1F/7 en-suite/2 private S £40-£50 • D £55-£70 • T £55-£70 • F £75-£90

1D/1T/1F/all en-suite S £34-£52 • D/T £54-£70 • F £80-£98 child (up to 10 years) POA

Pittville Circus Road, Cheltenham GL52 2QH T: (01242) 515119 E: info@cotswoldgrange.co.uk www.cotswoldgrange.co.uk Contact: Mr Nirav Sheth

For more information about our Towns & Villages, pick up a guide at your nearest Visitor Information Centre See page 80 66 / visit cotswolds visitor guide 2012

Glenfall Farm, Ham Road, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham GL52 6NH T: (01242) 520302 F: (01242) 520302 E: info@glenfallfarm.co.uk www.glenfallfarm.co.uk Contact: Penny Hanlon

cheltenham / Map ref F3/4

★ ★ ★ ★ Guest accommodation

Hilden House

Churchill, chipping Norton / Map ref K3

★ ★ ★ ★ Guest accommodation

Brymbo

chipping campden / Map ref I1

★ ★ ★ ★ bed & breakfast

Hackers End

Holly House

A delightfully renovated Regency period townhouse and adjoining Coach House, 5 minutes walk from Cheltenham town centre.

Luxurious stylish rooms, some with Superking beds. Sumptuous breakfast.

Attractive walled courtyard and bar for relaxing in.

Located in the attractive village of Churchill, this comfortable self-contained suite provides a relaxing base for visiting the Cotswolds, Oxford, Blenheim Palace, Stratford and Cheltenham. Extensive breakfast menu and excellent nearby pubs/restaurants. Open all year.

Beautifully appointed, spacious ground floor accommodation available.

Situated in centre of picturesque Cotswold village. All rooms en-suite, TV, king-size beds, tea/coffee, private parking. 2 miles from Chipping Campden and Hidcote gardens. Good local pubs for food.

1S/5D/5D-T/1f (sleeps 3)/all en-suite S £55-£95 • D £80-£129 • D/T £85-£129 • F £105-£129

1D/all en-suite S from £55 • D from £70

2D-T/all en-suite S £40-£65 • D/T £65-£75 • F £75-£100

20 Evesham Road, Cheltenham GL52 2AB T: (01242) 515181 E: info@hildenhouse.co.uk www.hildenhouse.co.uk Contact: Shelley and Aidan McGonigle

Hackers Lane, Churchill, Near Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire OX7 6NL T: (01608) 659959 or 07974 304375 E: hackers.end@btinternet.com www.hackersend.co.uk Contact: Christine Timperley-Migita

Ebrington, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire GL55 6NL T: (01386) 593213 E: info.hollyhouse@btinternet.com www.hollyhousebandb.co.uk Contact: Jeffrey Hutsby

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chipping campden / Map ref H1

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cirencester / Map ref G6

★ ★ ★ ★ Guest Accommodation

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.

Gloucester / Map ref E3

Riverside House

Manor Farm

Watermoor, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 1LF T: (01285) 647642 E: riversidehouse@mitsubishi-cars.co.uk www.riversidehouse.org.uk Contact: Wayne Sheehan

Weston Sub-Edge, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire GL55 6QH T: (01386) 840390 E: lucy@manorfarmbnb.demon.co.uk www.manorfarmbnb.demon.co.uk Contact: Lucy King Luxury king-size beds, contemporary bathrooms with power showers in a Cotswold stone, oak-beamed farmhouse, built in 1624. Ideal for exploring the Cotswolds, Stratford and Oxford from our 800 acre mixed farm. Village pub. 2 miles from Chipping Campden and Broadway.

chipping campden / Map ref I2

We have 24 en-suite bedrooms and secure on site parking. Internet access is available by prior arrangement. Riverside House caters for the needs of walkers and cyclists and has been approved by VisitBritain.

Groups and clubs are welcome.

Our fully licensed bar and restaurant offers friendly service for residential diners or parties up to 60 people. Our chefs provide a superb variety of home style cuisine. Riverside House is a non-smoking establishment.

Open all year.

★ ★ ★ Bed & Breakfast

Bran Mill Cottage

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.

1S/1D/1T/All en-suite S From £40-£60 • D/ T From £75-£85

3D/1T/all en-suite S from £96 • D/T from £120 child: POA

★ ★ ★ ★ Farmhouse

Cirencester / Map ref G6

★ ★ ★ Guest accommodation

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

★ ★ ★ ★ Farmhouse

TOWN STREET FARM

Fosseway Farm B&B

Welcome to Town Street, a spacious country retreat, leading down to the River Severn. Full English breakfasts are served in the sun lounge overlooking the large gardens and adjoining farmland.

Set in 5 acres of manicured garden and field. 5 minute walk to town centre. Train and bus routes. Ideal touring location. Caravan and tents also welcome. Open all year.

1D/1T/1f (sleeps 6)/all en-suite S £35-£40 • D £64-£70 • T £64-£70 child (up to 10 years) half price

2D/2T/2F/all en-suite S £45 • D/T £59 • F £59 ChilD (up to 10 years) £10 • ChilD (up to 14 years) £15

Town Street, Tirley, Gloucestershire GL19 4HG T: (01452) 780442 E: townstreetfarm@hotmail.com www.townstreetfarm.co.uk Contact: Sue Warner

5S/10D/9T/all en-suite S £40-£60 • D/T £50-£70 • F £60-£80 Child (up to 14 years) £10

★ ★ ★ ★ bed & breakfast

Beautiful farmhouse set in large peaceful gardens with spectacular view of open countryside. Extremely comfortable and spacious bedrooms.

Guests’ sitting room. Delicious aga cooked award winning breakfasts.

Fabulous country walks. An idyllic place to stay.

Gloucester / Map ref E3

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.

Cirencester / Map ref G6

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Guest accommodation

(12+)

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

1S/1D/1T/all shared S £30-£37 • D/T £50-£56

Moreton-in-marsh / Map ref J2

The Old School B&B

Brawn Farm, Sandhurst, Gloucester GL2 9NR T: (01452) 731010 E: brawnfarm@yahoo.co.uk www.brawnfarmbandb.co.uk Contact: Sally Williams

Riverside House offers 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 and easy access to the M4/M5 and the many Cotswold attractions.

2D/1T/all en-suite S £60-£70 • D £60-£65 • king/t £70 Child (up to 10 years) poa (up to 14 years) poa

★ ★ ★ ★ FARMHOUSE

Brawn Farm

Gloucester / Map ref E5

★ ★ ★ Guest accommodation

Stow Road, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire GL56 0DS T: (01608) 650503 E: info@fossewayfarm.co.uk www.fossewayfarm.co.uk Contact: Sandra Marshall/Maureen Glazebrook

Moreton-in-marsh / Map ref J1

★ ★ ★ ★ bed & breakfast

Springfield country house

Apsley Villa

Brookthorpe Lodge Guest House

Jasmine Cottage

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

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

Possibly the finest views in the Cotswolds, peace and tranquility abound, and yet only 7 mins from Cirencester and 15 mins to Cheltenham. Luxury interiors, contemporary bathrooms, beautiful gardens, swimming pool and tennis court, guests own sitting room. As featured in Cotswold Life.

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.

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.

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.

3D/all en-suite S £90-£115 • D £115-£125

1S/1D/3T/1F/all en-suite S £35-£40 • D/T £50-£60 • F £70

3S/4D/2T/1F (sleeps 4)/6 en-suite/4 shared S £30-£50 • D/T £65-£75 • F £75-£95

1D/1T/1 en-suite/1 private D/T £58-£60 • child (up to 14 years) £25 special reduction for 3 nights

Rendcomb, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 7HD T: (01285) 831130 E: j.m.timmins@hotmail.co.uk www.springfieldcountryhouse.co.uk Contact: Joan Timmins

cirencester / Map ref G7

★ ★ ★ ★ Bed & Breakfast

16 Victoria Road, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 1ES T: (01285) 653489 www.apsleyvilla.co.uk Contact: Mr and Mrs Nash

corse & Staunton / Map ref D3

Well Cottage Bed & Breakfast

Gloucester / Map ref E4

Luxury accommodation on Thames Path, on edge of Cotswold Water Park and 5 mins walk from a well-known pub. Downstairs twin/double bedroom with flat access and en-suite wet room. All bedrooms have LCD TVs with Freeview. Free Wi-Fi. 3½ miles from Cirencester.

2D/1D-T/all en-suite D £50-£65 • T £50-£65

12 Arthur Street, Gloucester GL1 1QY T: (01452) 522243 or 07879 657495 E: jens_eberhardt_uk@hotmail.com www.centrelodgegloucester.co.uk Contact: Jens Eberhardt Gloucester city centre location. Attractions in walking distance.

FREE continental breakfast. Number 1 priority: cleanliness.

Free parking and WiFi. 24/7 access. Colour TV. Prepare own evening meal.

Guest fridge. All rooms en-suite. Towels provided.

1S/2D/1T/1F/3 en-suite/2 private S £28-£32 • D/T £54-£62 • F POA Minimum age 5

cirencester / Map ref G6

★ ★ ★ ★ Guest house

cricklade / Map ref I7

Abbeymead Guest House

2D/2T/1F/all en-suite S £45-£60 • D/T £55-£65 • F £70-£80 Child (up to 10 years) £10 (up to 14 years) £15

★ ★ ★ ★ Guest accommodation

★ ★ ★ ★ Guest house Broadbush, Broad Blunsdon, Wiltshire SN26 7DH T: (01793) 721261 E: portquin@msn.com­­­ www.portquinguesthouse.co.uk Contact: Ian and Karen Jankinson­­ Portquin is a large, family-run guest house, AA 4-star, with 9 en-suite rooms and AGA-cooked breakfast. Close to main M4/M5/A419, 5 miles from Cricklade, in a village setting in 3½ acres, with wonderful views.

Garden. Open all year. Free Wi-Fi and broadband access. Pets accepted by arrangement.

At Abbeymead you will find a warm welcome awaits you in our comfortable, friendly home. A peaceful location and close to the town centre. A non-smoking house. Open all year round. Children welcome.

The Old Brewhouse

7S/2D/4T/1 TRiple/ALL en-suite S from £22 • D/T from £35 • TR from £45 Prices quoted are for stays of 7+ days. Shorter stays POA

Portquin guest house

39a Victoria Road, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 1ES T: (01285) 653740 E: land0603@aol.com www.abbeymeadguesthouse.com Contact: Chris & Les Andrews

3S/3D/1T/1F/1 triple/all en-suite S £45-£50 • D/T £65-£75 • triple £70-£90 • Family £90-£120

Fairford / Map ref I6

★ ★ ★ Guest accommodation

Centre Lodge Guest House

Gloucester Road, Corse & Staunton, Gloucestershire GL19 3RQ T: (01452) 840224 or 07840 702218 E: sheila-barnfield@supanet.com www.smoothHound.co.uk/hotels/kilmorie.html Contact: Sheila Barnfield All ground floor quality accommodation. Grade II listed. Mainly en-suite, large garden. Relax, watch birds, butterflies, wildlife or our free range hens, ponies. Perfectly situated for Hartpury College, Tewkesbury, Cotswolds, Malverns and Forest. Good parking and access.

Ewen, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 6BU T: (01285) 770212 E: info@wellcottagebandb.co.uk www.wellcottagebandb.co.uk Contact: Neil Pass

Cirencester / Map ref G6

★ ★ ★ ★ Guest accommodation

Kilmorie Small holding

★ ★ ★ Bed & Breakfast

Gloucester / Map ref E4

★ ★ ★ Guest accommodation

Moreton-in-Marsh / Map ref J2

★ ★ ★ ★ Bed & Breakfast

The Old Coach House

Great Wolford, Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire CV36 5NQ T: (01608) 674152 E: info@oldcoachhouse.org.uk www.oldcoachhouse.org.uk Contact: Karen and Philip Winning 3½ miles from Moreton-in-Marsh, this charming 17th century coach house, in a tranquil village setting, offers well-appointed bedrooms with modern facilities and thoughtful extras. Next door a characterful public house offers excellent evening meals.

2D/all en-suite S £50 • D £80

Moreton-in-marsh / Map ref J2

★ ★ ★ ★ Guest house

Longford Lodge Guest House

Treetops Guest House

Gloucester city ring location with easy access to Gloucester city centre.

FREE continental breakfast. Number 1 priority: cleanliness. Free parking and WiFi. 24/7 access. Colour TV. Prepare own evening meal.

Guest fridge. All rooms en-suite. Towels provided.

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.

68 Tewkesbury Road, Gloucester GL2 9EH T: (01452) 522243 or 07879 657495 E: jens_eberhardt_uk@hotmail.com www.longfordlodge.co.uk Contact: Jens Eberhardt

10S/2D/8T/2 TRiple/ALL en-suite S from £22 • D/T from £35 • TR from £45 Prices quoted are for stays of 7+ days. Shorter stays POA

Minchinhampton / Map ref E6

★ ★ ★ ★ Bed & Breakfast

London Road, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire GL56 0HE T: (01608) 651036 E: treetops1@talk21.com www.treetopscotswolds.co.uk Contact: Mrs Elizabeth Dean

2D/4D-T/all en-suite S £45-£65 • D/T £65-£70

Moreton-in-marsh / Map ref J2

★ ★ ★ Guest accommodation

7 London Road, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 2PU T: (01285) 656099 E: info@theoldbrewhouse.com www.theoldbrewhouse.com Contact: Rosemary Scrivens

Waiten Hill Farmhouse

Coronation Street, Fairford, Gloucestershire GL7 4HX T: (01285) 712652 E: richard@waiten-hill-farmhouse.com www.waiten-hill-farmhouse.com Contact: Richard Rymer

Hyde Crest

Acacia

With new rooms complete, we offer guests quality and comfort.

Ideally placed for accommodating large groups weddings/walkers/family reunions etc. Wi-Fi access freely available. Check out our website.

Imposing 19th century farm house overlooking River Coln, water meadows, old mill and famous church. Short walk to pubs, shops and restaurants. Ideal base for touring the Cotswolds and Water Park.

Coffee/tea in all rooms. Games room. Ample private parking.

A lovely house in an acre garden with great pub opposite. All the comfortable en-suite bedrooms are on the ground floor with patios into the garden and lovely views to open countryside. Pets welcome.

Open all year.

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.

6D/3T/2D-T/2F (sleeps 4)/10 en-suite/4 bathrooms standard D/T from £75 • F from £110 SUPERIOR courtyard D/T From £85 • F SUITE From £166

2D/1T/2 en-suite/1 private S £35 • D/T £50

2D/1T/all en-suite S £45 • D £70 • T £70

1S/2D/1T/1 en-suite/1 private S £32-£35 • D/T £50-£55 Child (up to 10 years) £5 (up to 14 years) £10

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Cirencester Road, Minchinhampton, Gloucestershire GL6 8PE T: (01453) 731631 E: anthea@hydecrest.demon.co.uk www.hydecrest.co.uk Contact: Anthea Rhoton

2 New Road, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire GL56 0AS T: (01608) 650130 E: acacia.guesthouse@tiscali.co.uk www.acaciabedandbreakfast.co.uk Contact: Mrs D. Ellwood

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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.

Naunton / Map ref H3

★ ★ ★ ★ Guest HOUSE

Mill View Guest House

Stow-on-the-Wold / Map ref I3

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Bed & Breakfast

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.

2D/1D-T/all en-suite S £45-£55 • D/T £60-£80 child (up to 14 years) POA

2D/1T/1F/2 en-suite/2 private S £60-£90 • D/T £90-£130 • F £120-£150 Child (up to 14 years) POA

Painswick / Map ref E5

★ ★ ★ ★ Guest accommodation

Cardynham House

Stow-on-the-Wold / Map ref I3

Windy Ridge House

Windy Ridge Estate, The Cruck, Longborough, Gloucestershire GL56 0QY T: (01451) 830465 E: nick@windy-ridge.co.uk www.windy-ridge.co.uk Contact: Nick Williams Astonishing! Palpably Elizabethan, with mullioned windows, gables, Cotswold stone. Immaculate, sumptuous, fun. Opened to guests with generosity and bonhomie. Croquet, snooker, award-winning gardens and arboretum. The ultimate homely Cotswolds B&B experience.

Ideal wedding venue. Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence award.

Naunton, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL54 3AF T: (01451) 850586 E: patricia@millview.myzen.co.uk www.millviewguesthousecotswolds.com Contact: Mrs Patricia Boult

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.

Stow-on-the-Wold / Map ref J3

★ ★ ★ ★ bed & breakfast

★ ★ ★ ★ bed & breakfast

Tetbury / Map ref F7

★ ★ ★ Guest accommodation

Wren House Bed & Breakfast

The Great Tythe BarN Bed & Breakfast

Peaceful, relaxing and with lovely rural views, Wren House combines 15th Century classic Cotswold charm with modern comfort.

Pretty gardens, sunny and stylishly decorated rooms with delicious local/organic breakfasts and superb pubs/restaurants nearby.

The Great Tythe Barn B&B provides 12 comfortable en-suite bed and breakfast rooms. Set on the outskirts of Tetbury, it makes the perfect base to explore the Cotswolds. 1 room suitable for disabled visitors.

2D-T/1 en-sUIte/1 private S £90 • D/T £110

Monday - thursday: £65 • Friday/saturday: £100 Sunday: £80

Donnington, Near Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire GL56 0XZ T: (01451) 831787 E: enquiries@wrenhouse.net www.wrenhouse.net Contact: Mrs Kiloran McGrigor

Stow-on-the-Wold / Map ref I3

★ ★ ★ farmhouse

The Great Tythe Barn, Tetbury, Gloucestershire GL8 8XA T: (01666) 502475 E: info@gtb.co.uk www.gtb.co.uk Contact: Julian Benton

Tewkesbury / Map ref F2

★ ★ ★ Guest accommodation

The Cross, Painswick, Gloucestershire GL6 6XX T: (01452) 814006 E: info@cardynham.co.uk www.cardynham.co.uk Contact: John Paterson

Aston House

Corsham field farmhouse

Bledington Road, Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire GL54 1JH T: (01451) 831750 E: farmhouse@corshamfield.co.uk www.corshamfield.co.uk Contact: Robert Smith

Willow Cottages

Broadwell, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire GL56 0TJ T: (01451) 830475 E: fja@astonhouse.net www.astonhouse.net Contact: Mrs F. J. Adams

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 £170-£220 per night.

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.

Traditional farmhouse with spectacular Cotswolds views. Tranquil location 1 mile from Stow-on-the-Wold. Ideal for exploring Cotswold villages, Cheltenham, Stratford, Blenheim and Warwick. Excellent pub food 5 minutes walk. Free Wi-Fi access. Open all year.

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.

6D/3F/all en-suite S £65-£95 • D £75-£110 • T £95-£130 • F £115-£140 pool £170-£220

1D/1D-T/1T/2 en-suite/1 private D/T £75-£90 • weekly from £505

2D/2T/3F/6 en-suite/1 private S £40-£50 • D/T £50-£70 • F £70-£120 child (up to 10 years) £15 (up to 14 years) £20

1D/1T/1F/all en-suite S £25-£32 • D/T £50-£56 • F POA Child (up to14 years) half rate

Shuthonger, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire GL20 6ED T: (01684) 298599 E: RobBrd1@aol.com www.tewkesburybedandbreakfast.co.uk Contact: Robert Bird

Painswick / Map ref E5

★ ★ ★ Guest accommodation

Stow-on-the-Wold / Map ref I3

★ ★ ★ ★ Bed & Breakfast

Stow-on-the-Wold / Map ref I3

★ ★ ★ Guest accommodation

Winchcombe / Map ref G3

★ ★ ★ ★ Farmhouse

Hambutts Mynd

Chure House

The Limes

North Farmcote Bed & Breakfast

Corn Mill 1700 has original beams and character, all bedrooms have a panoramic view. Very quiet, 3 minutes from the centre of Painswick.

Central heating. 10% discount for 4 or more days.

Very quiet location, centre of historic Stow. Beautifully appointed light, airy rooms with spacious en-suites. Sunny walled garden for guests’ use.

Extensive fresh fruit buffet including selection of cooked breakfast using organic produce. Parking. Free Wi-fi.

Established family business for 30+ years. 4 minutes walk to town.

Victorian house. Large garden. Lovely lounge with adjoining breakfast room. Pets, children welcome. Beverage facilities, TV/Sky, hair dryers.

Plenty of guests return each year, home and abroad.

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 all en-suite D/T £40-£66

2D/1D-T/1F/all en-suite S £45-£65 • D £65-£85

3D/1T/2F (sleeps 4/5)/all en-suite S £55 • D/T £57-£70 • F £60-£140 child (up to 10 years) £12 (up to 14 years) £15

1D/2T/2 en-suite/1 private S £50 • D/T £70-£90 • F £85-£110

Edge Road, Painswick, Gloucestershire GL6 6UP T: (01452) 812352 E: ewarland@supanet.com www.accommodation.uk.net/hambutts.htm Contact: Elizabeth Warland

Sheep Street, Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire GL54 1AA T: (01451) 832185 E: churehouse@googlemail.com www.bedandbreakfast-stowonthewold.co.uk Contact: Mrs Jill Barclay

Winchcombe, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL54 5AU T: (01242) 602304 or 07792 328274 E: davideayrs@yahoo.co.uk www.northfarmcote.co.uk Contact: David Eayrs

(over 7 years)

(Over 10 years)

Painswick / Map ref E5

Evesham Road, Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire GL54 1EJ T: (01451) 830034 E: g.keyte@sky.com www.thelimescotswolds.co.uk Contact: Helen and Graham Keyte

★ ★ ★ Bed & Breakfast

Stow-on-the-Wold / Map ref I3

★ ★ ★ ★ Bed & Breakfast

Stroud / Map ref E6

★ ★ ★ ★ Bed & Breakfast

Winchcombe / Map ref G3

★ ★ ★ ★ Farmhouse

Upper Doreys mill

Number Nine

The Old Coach House B&B

Sudeley Hill Farm

18th century cloth mill with log fires and old beams. By stream in peaceful rural valley. Half-a-mile from Painswick, down Edge Road.

Non-smokers only please. Open all year. Interesting plantaholics garden.

Good walking country.

17th century Cotswold stone house situated in Stow centre.

The 3 spacious en-suite bedrooms are decorated in simple fabrics.

Full English breakfast served. Non-smoking throughout.

Delightful guest lounge. Open fire. Open all year.

The Old Coach House, Eastcombe, set beside the beautiful Toadsmoor valley with good local walks, has two upgraded en-suite bedrooms, one of which is on the ground floor for easy access.

Friendly family 15th century farmhouse on a working stock/arable farm.

800 acres. Panoramic views. 3 en-suite rooms with all home comforts.

Cosy lounge with log fire. Dining room overlooking large garden.

Central for touring the Cotswolds. Closed at Christmas.

1D/1D-T/all en-suite S From £45 • D/T from £65

2D/1T/all en-suite S £45-£55 • D/T £65-£75

2D / ALL en-suite D £60-£75

1D/1D-T/1T/all en-suite S £40-£45 • D £70-£80 • T £70-£80 • D/T £70-£80

Upper Doreys Mill, Edge, Near Painswick, Gloucestershire GL6 6NF T: (01452) 812459 E: sylvia@doreys.co.uk www.doreys.co.uk Contact: Sylvia Marden

9 Park Street, Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire GL54 1AQ T: (01451) 870333 E: enquiries@number-nine.info www.number-nine.info Contact: Mr and Mrs J. P. Brown

Dr. Crouch’s Road, Eastcombe, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6 7EA T: (01452) 771196 E: admin@oldcoachhousebandb.co.uk www.oldcoachhousebandb.co.uk Contact: Stephen Wright

Sudeley Road, Winchcombe, Gloucestershire GL54 5JB T: (01242) 602344 E: scudamore4@aol.com www.cotswoldsfarmstay.co.uk Contact: Barbara Scudamore

(over 12)

Painswick / Map ref E5

★ ★ Bed & Breakfast

Thorne

Friday Street, Painswick, Gloucestershire GL6 6QJ T: (01452) 812476 Contact: Mrs B. Blatchley Tudor merchant’s house with Roman market hall pillars ‘in situ’. On Cotswold Way. In centre of village with good pubs for evening meal.

Central heating, drying facilities. Wonderful walking area. Near ‘Cider with Rosie’ Slad Valley. Open March to October.

2T/1 en-suite/1 private S £50-£70 • T £60-£80

Accommodation P57 Accommodation symbols P58-62 Hotels & Inns P62-71 Guest Houses, Farmhouses, Bed & Breakfast P72-79 Self-Catering P80 Caravan & Camping P80 Booking your Accommodation Entry grid references refer to map (inside back cover) 70 / visit cotswolds visitor guide 2012

Stow-on-the-Wold / Map ref I3

★ ★ ★ ★ Guest accommodation

Stroud / Map ref E6

★ ★ ★ ★ Bed & Breakfast

Woodlands Guest House

The Yew tree Bed & breakfast

Set in a picturesque hamlet 1 mile from Stow-on-the-Wold.

Easy access to all major attractions. All rooms en-suite, TV, DVD, WiFi, refreshments. Visit our health and beauty salon. WiFi available.

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.

1S/3D/2T/1F/all en-suite S £40-£50 • D/T £70-£80 • F £95-£115 child (up to 14 years) poa

1D/1T/1F/1 en-suite/1 private S £35 • D/T £45-£70 • F £100 child (up to 10 yrs) £15 (up to 14 yrs) £25

Upper Swell, Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire GL54 1EW T: (01451) 832346 E: amandak247@talktalk.net www.woodlands-guest-house.co.uk Contact: Amanda and Bob Kreisler

Stow-on-the-Wold / Map ref I3

★ ★ ★ ★ Bed & Breakfast

South Hill Farmhouse

Fosse Way, Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire GL54 1JU T: (01451) 831888 E: info@southhill.co.uk www.southhill.co.uk Contact: Juliet and Graham Druce Friendly, family-run B&B in a listed Cotswold stone farmhouse. Ample parking and just 10 minutes walk from the city of Stow-on-the-Wold.

Internet access available via WiFi. Freeview/DVD all rooms. Choice of breakfasts.

2D/2D-T/2F/all en-suite S from £60 • D from £75 F £120-£160

Walls Quarry, Brimscombe, Stroud, Gloucestershire GL5 2PA T: (01453) 887980 / 887594 E: info@theyewtreestroud.co.uk www.theyewtreestroud.co.uk Contact: Mrs E. Peters

Stroud / Map ref E5

★ ★ ★ Bed & Breakfast

Gable End

Pitchcombe, Near Stroud, Gloucestershire GL6 6LN T: (01452) 812166 Contact: Mrs Lynne Partridge Beautiful, stone-built 16th century house with exposed beams, in quiet Cotswold village between Stroud and Painswick. Open fires. Off A46.

Approx. 2 miles from Stroud.

2D/all en-suite S £40 • D £60

Winchcombe / Map ref G3

★ ★ ★ ★ Farmhouse

Parks Farm Bed & Breakfast

Sudeley, Winchcombe, Gloucestershire GL54 5JB T: (01242) 603874 E: parksfarmbandb@googlemail.com www.parksfarm.co.uk Contact: Rosemary Wilson 18th Century working farmhouse deep in Cotswold countryside. Relax in our secluded family home with comfortable beds, locally sourced food, spectacular views and fabulous sunsets. Ideal base for walking and exploring area. Own transport recommended 2D-T/all Private D/T £70

WinchcomBe / Map ref G3

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Cleevely

Wadfield Farm, Corndean Lane, Winchcombe, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL54 5AL T: (01242) 602059 E: cleevelybxb@hotmail.com Contact: Mrs Carole Rand A half-timbered Cotswold stone house, overlooking the Sudeley and Winchcombe Valley. The Cotswold Way runs by this working family farm and close to Belas Knap. Splendid views. Excellent base for exploring the Cotswolds.

1T/1F/1 en-suite/1 private S £30-£35 • D/T £55-£60 • F £65-£70 Child (up to 10 years) £15 (up to 14 years) £20

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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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Little Barn

The Acorns, Ascott, Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire CV36 5PP T: (01608) 684240 E: johnandkaren.lawrence@ic24.net www.thelittlebarn.co.uk Contact: Karen Lawrence This detached rural barn has grass fields and oak trees surrounding it.

Inside there are pine beams, stone floors and a Shaker style kitchen.

The quiet lanes are great for dogs, bikes and walking.

1 cottage sleeps 6 (2 double rooms, 1 twin room) low season £380-£425 • high season £515-£620

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upton house & Gardens

Upton House & Gardens, Upton, Nr Banbury, OX15 6HT T: (01295) 670266 www.nationaltrustcottages.org.uk

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1 Home Farm Drive will get you in the spirit of the Jazz age, as this cottage has the look and feel of the 1930s, with all the comforts of modern life. The spacious cottage was once an 18th century stable.

1 double, 1 single and 1 twin. Television, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, cot, highchair, freezer.

Upton House was home to a Millionaire, Lord Bearsted, who was the Chairman of Shell Oil and son of the company’s founder. Come to Upton and discover more about their 1930s lifestyle and see his magnificent art collection with works by Stubbs, Hogarth, Canaletto and many more.

Visit the Upton House website at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/uptonhouse.

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Broadway Manor Cottages

NUMBER NINE

9 Rissington Road, Bourton-on-the-Water, Glos GL54 2AY T: (01451) 821748 E: dellatrott@hotmail.com www.bourtonbytheriver.com Contact: Mrs Della Trott

The Manor House, West End, Broadway, Worcestershire WR12 7JP T: (01386) 852913 E: info@broadwaymanor.co.uk www.broadwaymanor.co.uk Contact: Debbie Williamson

Stay at the Cotswold Perfumery in 5 star and Gold award rated accommodation overlooking the river Windrush.

Immaculate, completely refurbished house in delightful garden overlooking the river. Two minutes walk to centre. Sunny furnished patios front and rear. Additional downstairs cloak room. Fully equipped to a high standard to make your holiday special.

Four award-winning stone holiday cottages and apartment in the extensive peaceful grounds of a Cotswold manor house, a few minutes’ walk from the centre of the village. Ideally located for walking and touring. Short Breaks.

1 cottage sleeps 4 low season £350 • high season £570

5 cottages sleep 2-4 low season £295-£385 high season £395-£695

Victoria Street, Bourton-on-the-Water, Cheltenham GL54 2BU T: (01451) 820698 E: reservations@cotswold-perfumery.co.uk www.cotswold-perfumery.co.uk/accommodation Contact: John Stephen

Situated in the centre of Bourton-on-the-Water, these luxury one bedroom self-catering apartments make the perfect alternative to the traditional Cotswold cottage. They are thoroughly modern and fully equipped with all the latest technology yet contain all the character and charm of the 300 year old grade II listed building.

Each apartment has its own unique character and both are finished to a very high standard. A full specification and inventory can be found on our website.

Complimentary cream tea and factory tour included. Parking available on request. Apartments are non-smoking. Sorry, no pets and no children under 16.

In the grounds of the National Trust’s Upton House & Gardens, between Banbury and Stratford upon Avon.

Bog Cottage overlooks the wonderful 1930s gardens of Upton House.

Originally a banqueting house in the 18th century, beautifully furnished with lofty interior and its own garden. 1 double and 1 twin. Television, washing machine, tumble dryer, cot, highchair, freezer.

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Cotswold Perfumery

2 cottages sleep 2 (minimum 2 nights stay) low season £240-£425 • high season £280-£675

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TAGMOOR HOLLOW

Cheltenham Apartments

In the heart of the Cotswolds. Spacious, well equipped farmhouse apartment sleeping 2, with sun terrace and garden. Set in country lane location with walks from doorstep.

Luxury apartments, fully equipped with every home comfort and centrally located in Montpellier. Each apartment offers free WiFi connection, satellite TV, DVD, CD player, telephone and parking permit.

From £100 per night, minimum stay: 2 nights.

1 cottage sleeps 2 low season £273-£315 • mid season £367 high season £393

6 units sleeps 1-8 low season poa • high season poa

Marshmouth Lane, Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire GL54 2EE T: (01451) 821307 E: enquiries@manorcottages.co.uk Contact: Grace Bennett

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16 Montpellier Spa Road, Cheltenham GL50 1UL T: (07966) 251486 E: info@cheltenhamapartments.co.uk www.cheltenhamapartments.co.uk Contact: Jane Reynolds

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Acorn Cottage

Wrights Cottage

Church Court Cottages

Upton House & Gardens is close to several other National Trust places, Charlecote Park, Snowshill Manor, Coughton Court and Chastleton House. Shakespeare’s Stratford is only 12 miles down the road, a lively town with many restaurants and attractions.

Exceptionally comfortable modern cottage located in quiet cul-de-sac.

Easy walking distance to village centre. Well-equipped kitchen, dining room, lounge, three bedrooms. Small garden. Available all year including short winter breaks. Brochure. Contact: Mrs A Oakes, White Rails Farm, Atch Lench, Evesham, Worcestershire WR11 4SZ.

Restored Cotswold stone cottage. Exposed beams. Flagstone floor. Sitting room, dining room, fully-equipped kitchen downstairs. Cloakroom with shower. 2 double bedrooms and bathroom. Easy walk to village centre.

1 parking space to rear.

These charming cottages provide comfortable, outstanding and well-appointed accommodation. Ideally based for exploring the beautiful Cotswolds and within walking distance of Cheltenham Racecourse.

All cottages are fully inclusive and have WiFi internet access.

2 cottages sleep 4-5 / 2 bathrooms low season £500-£650 • Mid season £750-£1000 High Season £700-£1500

1 cottage sleeps 6 low season £295-£330 • high season £350-£475

1 cottage sleeps 4 low season £335 • mid season £375 • high season £460

5 cottages sleep 2-7 From £300 to £1,560

34 Green Lake Close, Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire GL54 2PR T: (01386) 870727 E: ann@oakescottages.co.uk www.oakescottages.co.uk Contact: Mrs A Oakes

Mousetrap Lane, Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire GL54 2AU T: (01451) 820568 or 07891 393969 E: gloria.marsh@tiscali.co.uk Contact: Mrs G. Marsh

Mill Street, Prestbury, Cheltenham GL52 3BG T: (01242) 573277 E: maureen.fardon@tenvig.com www.churchcourtcottages.co.uk Contact: Mrs Maureen Fardon

gold award for Birdlip cottage only

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Cotteswold House Cottages

Bibury, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 5ND T: (01285) 740609 E: enquiries@cotteswoldhouse.net www.cotteswoldhouse.net Contact: Mrs Judith Underwood

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Anne’s Cottage

Ideally situated for touring Cotswolds. These 2 bedroom cottages offer spacious accommodation and have been tastefully furnished and equipped to a high standard – all the comforts of home. Private parking.

No smoking/pets. Open all year.

Colletts Court, Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire GL54 2AR T: (01386) 870727 E: ann@oakescottages.co.uk www.oakescottages.co.uk Contact: Mrs A Oakes Comfortable cottage set in the main street of Bourton-on-the-Water.

Attractive lounge, well-equipped kitchen, 2 bedrooms: 1 double, 1 twin.

Available all year including short winter breaks. Perfect position for touring the Cotswolds. Brochure. Contact: Mrs A Oakes, White Rails Farm, Atch Lench, Evesham, Worcestershire WR11 4SZ.

2 cottages sleep 4 low season £340-£385 • high season £385-£450

1 cottage sleeps 4 low season £295-£330 • high season £350-£475

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Southlands Cottage

broadridge mews

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.

Idyllic cottage apartment in peaceful woodland setting. Luxury first floor apartment with quality facilities, including own roof terrace with superb southerly views. See www.holidaycheltenham.co.uk for pictures and details.

1 cottage sleeps 5 low season £480 • high season £690

1 cottage sleeps 2-4 low season £243-£298 • Mid season £323-£365 High Season £390-£445

Rissington Road, Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire GL54 2DT T: (01451) 821987 E: christine.hutchman@o2.co.uk www.southlands-bb.co.uk Contact: CE Hutchman

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Buckholt Road, Cranham, Gloucester GL4 8HF T: (01452) 863011 E: helen@daltry.net www.holidaycheltenham.co.uk Contact: Tom and Helen Daltry

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Holmer Cottages

Bibury holiday cottages

Lucy’s Cottage

Windrush apartments

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

Haines Orchard, Woolstone, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL52 9RG T: (01242) 672848 E: jill@holmercottages.co.uk www.holmercottages.co.uk Contact: Jill Collins

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.

A beautifully-presented Cotswold Stone cottage situated on a peaceful lane in the heart of the idyllic town of Bourton-on-the-Water.

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.

Charming cottages each with garden, also luxurious self-contained wing of adjoining house suitable for disabled. Situated in a small hamlet on the Cotswold edge in good walking country. Convenient for Cheltenham, Winchcombe and Tewkesbury.

4 cottages sleep 12 low season £280-£320 • high season £350-£450

1 cottage sleeps 4 low season £445 • high season £545

2 flats to sleep 2 or 4 persons Flat 1 low season £250 • high season £300 Flat 2 low season £150 • high season £195

3 cottages sleep 8/10 low season £220-£280 • high season £300-£380

Coln Court, Arlington, Bibury, Gloucestershire GL7 5NL T: (01285) 740314 E: info@biburyholidaycottages.com www.biburyholidaycottages.com Contact: Mrs J Hedgeland

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Clapton Row, Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire GL54 2DN T: 07721 923373 E: info@lucys-cottage.co.uk www.lucys-cottage.co.uk Contact: Nigel Harrison

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Hartwell Farm Holiday Cottages

Magnolia Cottage Apartment

Come and enjoy your own comfortable, well equipped country cottage or take both for extended family. Large private enclosed gardens.

Woodburning stoves. Beautiful views, walks and excellent pubs.

Ideal for touring the Cotswolds. Brochure available.

Quality first floor apartment. Tastefully furnished. Light and airy.

Video/CD. Wi-Fi limited availability. Gas log fire. Bathroom with separate shower. Non-smokers preferred. No pets. Adults only. Shops. Restaurants.

Leisure centre 2 minutes easy walk.

2 cottages sleep 3 (1 single 1 double)/4 (1 double 1 twin) low season £340-£370 • high season £468-£499 Christmas/New year £571-£615

1 cottage sleeps 4 (2 twin rooms) low season £290-£350 • Mid season £360-£390 high season £400-£490

Ready Token, Nr. Bibury, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 5SY T: (01285) 740210 E: ec.mann@btinternet.com www.selfcateringcotswolds.com Contact: Mrs E. C. Mann

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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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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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Hill Farm Cottage

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 Cotswold 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 Club and Cheltenham Racecourse. Ample parking.

Make Hill Farm Cottage your perfect peaceful getaway.

1 cottage sleeps 4 low season £220-£300 • high season £310-£400

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Featherbed Cottage

Dairy Cottage

Elegantly furnished 1-bed spacious flat, with double and single bed.

Regency building in the centre of town. Off-road parking. Major credit cards accepted. Facilities: Sky TV and DVD player, wireless broadband.

Fridge and freezer. Children over 5 welcome.

Delightful, fully equipped 2 bedroom accommodation nestled at the foot of the Ilmington Downs. Secluded garden. Ample parking.

Beautiful village, edge of Cotswolds. Ideal for touring/walking/cycling.

Convenient for Warwick, Stratford, Oxford. Linen and electricity included. Open all year.

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.

St James Square, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL50 3QG T: (01242) 583745 E: cheltenhamapartments@hotmail.co.uk www.cheltenhamapartments.org.uk Contact: R. S. Boyal

1 cottage sleeps 3 low season £60 per night, £350 per week high season £70 per night, £420 per week (min. stay 2 nights)

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Nellands Close, Ilmington, Shipston-on-Stour CV36 4NF T: (01608) 682215 E: featherbedcottage@hotmail.com Contact: Joan Price

Hastings House, Churchill, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire OX7 6NA T: (01608) 658278 E: dairycottage@btinternet.com www.holiday-rentals.com/dairycottage Contact: Janie Hextall

1 cottage sleeps 3+1 low season £250-£290 • high season £310-£350

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1 cottage sleeps 2 low season £275-£295 • high season £350

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Little Thatch

Carol Cottage

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.

Westington, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire GL55 6EG T: (01386) 840234 E: info@littlethatchcampden.co.uk www.littlethatchcampden.co.uk Contact: Dorothy Gadsby Beautifully restored, 17th century, thatched character cottage for 3.

Fully equipped and furnished to a high standard. Lovely location – 10 minutes walk to town. Small pretty garden. Parking. Ideally situated for touring the Cotswolds and Shakespeare country. Contact: Mrs Gadsby, Hillsdown, Aston Road, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire GL55 6PL.

1 cottage sleeps 5 low season £295 • high season £650

1 cottage sleeps 3 low season £270-£340 • mid season £340-£420 high season £445

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Home Farm Cottages

Home Farm, Mill Street, Prestbury, Cheltenham GL52 3BG T: (01242) 583161 E: janebanwell@btconnect.com www.homefarmholidaycottages.co.uk Contact: Mrs Jane Banwell A smallholding in a corner of this historic village. Quality cottages converted from 17th century stone outbuildings, grouped around colourful courtyard – a winner of Cheltenham in Bloom. Drying facilities.

Refrigerator. Cot and high chair provided. Open all year.

2 cottages sleep 4 low season £200 • high season £500

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Chapter Cottage

6 Park Road, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire GL55 6EA T: (01386) 841450 E: admin@perpetuare.com www.perpetuare.com Contact: Mrs Jan Revers Authentic Cotswold cottage comprising 2 special independent apartments accommodating 2-4 people. Each apartment with lounge, fully-equipped kitchen, all bedrooms with bathroom or shower room. Patio garden Apt. 1 (Apt. 2 when possible). Conveniently situated for the town centre with shops, restaurants and local attractions within walking distance. Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick, Oxford easily accessible. Short breaks available.

2 cottage apartments sleep 2/4 low season £325-£375 • high season £395-£475

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Glebe Farm Holiday Cottages Glebe Farm, Barnsley Road, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 5DY T: (01285) 659226 E: enquiries@glebefarmcottages.co.uk www.glebefarmcottages.co.uk Contact: Polly Handover Approached through a magnificent avenue of lime trees and surrounded by fields, Glebe Farm Cottages are situated in the owner’s grounds.

The spacious barn conversions make the most of the pine roof structures, ancient beams and exposed stone walls and are beautifully furnished with pine and antiques.

(Gas)

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Mayville House

Each of the properties is equipped to a very high standard, with all modern conveniences.

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Our aim is to offer tranquility and comfort and at the same time be perfectly located for access to the Cotswolds, Bath, Stratford and Oxford.

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To maintain the peace we do not allow children. But well-behaved dogs are allowed by arrangement.

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.

Only 1 hour by train to London from Kemble, ideal for 2012 Olympics. Kemble station approximately 6 miles away.

1 cottage sleeps 2 low season £285 • high season £485

5 cottages sleep 2-6 low season £200-£320 • high season £320-£850

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Ramblers Rest

81 New Barn Lane, Prestbury, Cheltenham GL52 3LF T: (01242) 231432 E: ramblersrest@tiscali.co.uk www.cotswolds.info/webpage/ramblers-rest.htm Contact: Andrew and Nicole Sullivan Ramblers Rest, a comfortable, spacious 3 bedroom detached bungalow, close to Cheltenham Racecourse. Ideal base for touring the Cotswolds.

3 x twin bedrooms, lounge, kitchen/dining, bathroom. Ample parking.

German and French spoken. Broadband available.

1 cottage sleeps 6 £300-£800

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Ullenwood Court Cottages

Ullenwood Court, Ullenwood, Cheltenham GL53 9QS T: (01242) 239751 E: anne.shand@sky.com www.ullenwoodcourtcottages.co.uk Contact: Anne Shand

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Cotswold Charm Holiday Cottages

Top Farm, Blind Lane, Westington, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire GL55 6ED T: (01386) 841883 E: infoCVG@cotswoldcharm.com www.cotswoldcharm.com Contact: Michael Haines Cotswold Charm Holiday Cottages offer a unique selection of 4-star self-catering holiday cottages/apartments in Chipping Campden and Stratford-upon-Avon.

Top Farm’s 18th Century farmhouse is within an easy 5 minutes walk of the town’s High Street, with its tremendous selection of restaurants and shops. There are 4 beautifully decorated and furnished stone cottages, with original beams and well-equipped farmhouse-style kitchens for 2 (Old Granary), 4 (Stable Cottage), 5 (Ewe Pen – M3i wheelchair accessible with en-suite twin/double wet-room) and 6 (Croftsbrook) people. Stratford Court apartments sleep 4-6.

All enjoy off-street parking and the cottages have colourful gardens and patios. Weekend and mid-week breaks available. All close to local attractions, towns and villages including Shakespeare’s Stratford-uponAvon, Oxford and Cheltenham.

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3 cottages sleep 2, 4, 5 low season £340-£490 • high season £490-£850

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Balcarras Farm Holiday Cottages

London Road, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham GL52 6UT T: (01242) 584837 E: cottage@balcarras-farm.co.uk www.balcarras-farm.co.uk Contact: Judith and David Ballinger Well-equipped, comfortable cottages. Rural location, easy reach of places of interest, pubs, shops and restaurants. Country walks, Cotswold Way. Parking on site.

6 cottages sleep 2-4 low season £280 • high season £430

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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 with log fire, French windows to secluded garden. Kitchen, dining area, utility room, cloakroom. Easy stairs to bedrooms and bathroom. Tennis court by arrangement. Parking.

1 cottage sleeps 4 low season £300 • high season £650

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Chipping Campden Holiday cottages

Old Mill Cottages

Four traditional period Cotswold stone cottages located in and within three miles of picturesque Chipping Campden, personally managed by ourselves. Comfortably furnished and well equipped with every facility to make your holiday a relaxing experience.

4 comfortable barn conversions on peaceful farm near Cirencester, River Thames, Cotswold Water Park. Heating, electricity, bed linen included. Colour TVs/DVDs. Laundry room. Within easy reach of Oxford, Bath, Stratford, Stonehenge, Tetbury.

4 cottages sleeps 3-6 low season £285-£490 • high season £395-£790

4 cottages sleep 2-7 low season £205 • high season £750

Contact: Robert and Sally Hutsby, Middle Hill Farm, Charlecote, Warwick CV35 9EH T: (01789) 841525 E: info@chipping-campden-holiday-cottages.co.uk www.chipping-campden-holiday-cottages.co.uk

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Old Mill Farm, Poole Keynes, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 6ED T: (01285) 821255 E: catherinehazell@btinternet.com www.oldmillcottages.co.uk Contact: Mrs Catherine Hazell

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Rose Cottage

Westington, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire GL55 6EG T: 0845 268 1873 www.english-country-cottages.co.uk

Field Farm, Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire GL7 6DH T: (01428) 684493 E: info@fieldfarmcottage.co.uk www.fieldfarmcottage.co.uk Contact: Mike and Regine Berry Peacefully located, modern cottage on a working farm with view over fields. Close to watersport parks and Cotswold Nature Reserve.

4½ miles from historic Cirencester. Sofabed available in living room.

See our website for local attractions.

1 cottage sleeps 4 low season £436 • high season £803

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field farm cottage

Charming thatched 18th Century cottage. Delightful garden. Beamed sitting/dining room with inglenook fireplace. Sun lounge. Well-equipped kitchen. Double and twin-bedded room. 5 minutes walk to town centre.

Ideal location for exploring the Cotswolds and Stratford.

Well-equipped, non-smoking, spacious two and three bedroom cottages on one level in Cotswold parkland setting. Facilities include private patios, garden, full kitchens, laundry room and ample parking.

All have digital TV, WiFi and central heating.

2 cottages sleep 4/6 low season £240 • high season £470

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1 cottage sleeps 2-4 low season £200-£260 • mid season £260-£300 high season £300-£340

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Croftsbrook

cirencester / Map ref H6

★ ★ ★ Self-catering

The Tallet

Blind Lane, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire GL55 6ED T: (01386) 840682 E: davidwbirch@croftsbrook.co.uk www.croftsbrook.co.uk Contact: David W Birch

The Old Farmhouse, Preston, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 5PR T: (01285) 653405 E: howard@spiveyfarm.co.uk www.spiveyfarm.co.uk Contact: Susan Spivey

Self-contained spacious arts and craft inspired cottage. Quiet, field corner location, 5 minutes walk from Chipping Campden centre. Secure garden and parking. Sorry no smoking or pets.

Smallholding, 2 miles from Cirencester with sheep, pigs and cattle.

First floor Cotswold barn conversion approached by stone steps.

Kitchen/living area, large double bedroom. Exposed beams.

Overlooking farmland. Guests garden, BBQ. Open May to October.

1 cottage sleeps 6 (1 double 2 twin) low season £495 • high season £595-£750

1 cottage sleeps 2 low season £250 • high season £260

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Deerhurst / Map ref E3

★ ★ ★ ★ Self-catering

Deerhurst cottages

Gloucester / Map ref E4

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.

★ ★ ★ ★ Self-catering

Lower Oddington / Map ref J3

★ ★ ★ ★ Self-catering

Moreton-in-marsh / Map ref K2

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Sydenham House

Twinkle Toes Cottage

Steele’s Cottage

Relax on our working farm surrounded by beautiful countryside.

Barn conversion offering comfortable, spacious and well-equipped holiday accommodation. The perfect base for exploring the Cotswolds, Forest of Dean and the Malvern Hills.

Comfortable 1 bedroom flat in the city centre. Ground floor accommodation with courtyard garden and off-road parking.

Short walk to Cathedral, museums and historic sites. Up to 2 people.

City centre location.

Cotswold hideaway for 2 in a tranquil spot. 4-star, comfortable, beamed cottage with character – very well equipped. Off-street parking. Short breaks October to March. Truly delightful village with 2 renowned pubs and near Daylesford Farm Shop.

Within the Cotwolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and situated at the end of a no-through-road, this well-appointed self-contained 18th century cottage has many period features: sitting-room with original inglenook fireplace open fire.

2 cottages sleep 2-4 low season £230 • high season £520

1 cottage sleeps 2 £300 per week

1 cottage sleeps 2 (double room) low season £225-£280 • high season £340

Abbots Court Farm, Deerhurst, Gloucestershire GL19 4BX T: (01684) 275845 E: enquiries@deerhurstcottages.co.uk www.deerhurstcottages.co.uk Contact: Nicole Samuel

Dursley / Map ref D6

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Two Springbank

37 Hopton Road, Upper Cam, Dursley, Gloucestershire GL11 5PD T: (01453) 543047 E: freedaj2sb37@btinternet.com www.twospringbank.co.uk Contact: Mrs F A Jones Mid-terrace cottage in pleasant village location. 1 double, 1 twin, bath and shower. Linen, towels, electricity and Wi-Fi included. Close to Cotswold Way and central for Gloucestershire’s many attractions.

Children welcome. No pets or smoking. Brochure available.

1 cottage sleeps 4 + cot (2 double/twin) low season £228-£282 • high season £282-£324

Frampton-on-severn / Map ref D5

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Self-catering

Gloucester GL1 3EB T: (01702) 474318 or (07786) 058068 E: jktreasure@msn.com www.visitgloucester.co.uk Contact: Jennifer Treasure

Gloucester, Upton St. Leonards / Map ref E5

★ ★ Self-catering

Malmesbury / Map ref F8

Hill Farm Cottages

New kitchen/dining room has doors leading to enclosed garden with terrace, lawn, flower-beds, barbeque and views to open country.

Easy stairs lead to first-floor. Sole use of laundry facilities, boiler and freezer in adjacent building. Well placed for visiting Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon and the Cotswolds. Cherington is an attractive, friendly village with good pub and golf course nearby. Off-road parking for 2/3 cars. Unsuitable for young children. Short breaks available.

★ ★ ★ ★ Self-catering

Contact: Mrs Carol Russell, Home Farm House, Cherington, Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire CV36 5HL.

Old Park Farm Holiday Cottages

Hill Farm, Upton Hill, Upton St. Leonards, Gloucestershire GL4 8DA T: (01452) 614081 E: Hillfarmcottages@hotmail.co.uk Contact: Mrs M. McLellan

Old Park Farm, Charlton, Malmesbury, Wiltshire SN16 9DY T: (01666) 577274 E: baker_richard@lineone.net www.oldparkfarmholidaycottages.co.uk Contact: Mrs Ruth Baker

2 cottages with rooms on 1 level, overlooking the village and the Cotswold Vale. Views of over 20 miles, pub and hotel within 300 yards, all surrounded by the Cotswold Hills with magnificent views.

Available for weekly bookings and short breaks or weekends.

Business people welcome for short/long periods. Ideally situated for visiting Westonbirt Arboretum, Lacock, Bath and the Cotswolds including Water Parks. Local walking and cycle routes. Malmesbury 5 miles.

2 cottages sleep 4 low season £230 • high season £330

Great Rissington / Map ref I4

Cherington, Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire CV36 5HL T: (01608) 686540 E: russells.cherington@homecall.co.uk Contact: Mrs Carol Russell

Lower Oddington, Near Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire GL56 0XD T: (01608) 658579 E: kcgowing@talk21.com www.cottagejustfortwo.co.uk Contact: Christine Gowing

2 cottages sleep 2/3 + cot (1 double/twin) low season £230-£280 • high season £280-£350

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Self-catering

Minchinhampton / Map ref E6

★ ★ ★ Self-catering

1 cottage sleeps 4 low season £340-£380 • high season £390-£415

moreton-in-marsh / Map ref J2

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Tanhouse Farm Cottages

Daisy’s Cottage

Vine House Flat

Vine House, Friday Street, Minchinhampton, Gloucestershire GL6 9JL T: (01453) 884437 E: finnatminch@aol.com Contact: Veronica Finn

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

Byres Water, Kaowen and the Malthouse, set in private courtyards with parking. Superbly converted with an abundance of exposed beams, traditional oak furniture, four poster, sleigh beds, grandfather clock and sumptuous furnishings. You will not be disappointed GUARANTEED.

Beautiful, well-equipped converted barn, just for two. Dishwasher, washer/dryer, TV video, microwave. Central heating. Good parking and patio area. Linen and towels included. Situated in private gardens of Meadow Barn. Regret no-smoking. Short breaks available.

Well-equipped ground floor flat attached to family house in the heart of the old Cotswold wool town of Minchinhampton. Private patio.

Local shops nearby. Good walking. Close to acres of National Trust common land.

Newly built, self-contained accommodation with private entrance attached to owner’s home. The property has been tastefully decorated with many personal touches, including its own patio area. In walking distance of picturesque town Moreton-In-Marsh.

3 cottages sleep 2-8 low season £600-£725 • mid season £725-£900 high season £950-£1500

1 cottage sleeps 2 low season £245 • high season £400

1 cottage sleeps 2+2 low season £190-£220 • high season £230-£300

1 cottage sleeps 2 £275-£300

Tanhouse Farm, Frampton-on-Severn, Gloucestershire GL2 7EH T: (01452) 741072 E: cottages@tanhouse-farm.co.uk www.tanhouse-farm.co.uk Contact: Mrs Caroline Williams

Frampton-on-severn / Map ref D5

★ ★ ★ Self-catering

Meadow Barn, Great Rissington, Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire GL54 2LP T: (01451) 820129 E: kate.cleverly@gmail.com Contact: Mrs Kate Cleverly

Guiting Power / Map ref H3

★ ★ ★ ★ Self-catering

Miserden / Map ref F5

★ ★ ★ ★ Self-catering

The Retreat

Moreton-in-marsh / Map ref J2

★ ★ ★ Self-catering

The old cider house

Little Barnfield

Sudgrove Cottages

Miserden, Stroud, Gloucestershire GL6 7JD T: (01285) 821322 E: sudgrovecottages@btinternet.com www.sudgrovecottages.co.uk Contact: Martin and Carol Ractliffe

41 Primrose Court, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire GL56 0JG T: (01509) 646135 E: rosemaryanne.ward@virgin.net Contact: Bob and Rosemary Ward

Superb location at Priding on the River Severn, ideal for walking and bird watching. All on one level, gas heating. With use of riverside summer house. For current availability see www.pridingfarm.com

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.

Yew Tree is a Cotswold stone cottage in a hamlet, ½ mile from Miserden.

Relax in the garden or by log fire, walk local footpaths or explore in the Cotswolds, Severn Vale or beyond. Open all year.

Delightful stone house (centre property) on an attractive site within easy walking distance of this historical market town. Comfortably furnished and well-equipped. Small rear garden with stream. Quiet position in cul-de-sac. Serviced by owners.

1 cottage sleeps 2 (1 double) £250-£490

1 cottage sleeps 2 low season £295 • high season £375

1 cottage sleeps 2-6 All seasons £315-£485

1 cottage sleeps 3 low season £220-£300 • high season £360-£420

Priding Farm, Priding, Gloucestershire GL2 7LG T: 07814 276529 E: mcdermott595@btinternet.com www.pridingfarm.com Contact: Kathryn McDermott

Gloucester / Map ref F4

★ ★ ★ ★ Self-catering

2 Barnfield, Kineton, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL54 5UG T: (01451) 850664 E: little.barnfield@hotmail.co.uk www.littlebarnfield.co.uk Contact: Anne Dawson

Lechlade-on-Thames / Map ref J6

★ ★ ★ ★ Self-catering

Moreton-in-marsh / Map ref J2

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Crickley court Cottages

Culls Cottage

Railway Cottages and Apartments

Situated in Witcombe village, in an area of outstanding natural beauty, close to major road links, our comfortable cottages are well placed for visiting the many attractions of the Cotswolds, or simply taking it easy and enjoying yourselves!

1670’s cottage with charm of the past but today’s comforts. Crisp sheets and goose-down duvets, luxury bathrooms, original art, wood burner for winter and large garden for summer. Award winning pub just a short walk away.

5 character properties available for 1 night to long stays, sleeping 1 to 8 people, maximum group size 25. Family-run, open all year, WiFi, linen, utilities, central heating are included. A homely and friendly atmosphere awaits.

2 cottages (Amber sleeps 1-4, JASMINE SLEEPS 1-6) low season £300-£400 • MID season £400-£500 High season £500-£600

1 cottage sleeps 2-8 (3 DOUBLE ROOMS, 2 Bathrooms) FROM £799-£1889 (CHRISTmas £2235)

5 cottages sleep 1-8 low season £385-£880 high season £485-£980

Crickley Court, Dog Lane, Witcombe, Gloucester GL3 4UF T: (01452) 863634 M: 07919 856218 E: geoff-pm@fsmail.net www.crickleycourt.co.uk Contact: Geoff Pilgrim-Morris

Gloucester / Map ref D3

★ ★ ★ ★ Self-catering

Lechlade Road, Southrop, Nr. Lechlade GL73PF T: 07860 337763 E: chrisburtonpr@aol.com www.cullscottage.net Contact: Chris Burton

Lechlade-on-thaMES / Map ref J6

★ ★ ★ ★ Self-catering

Swallow Barn

Plum Tree Cottage

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.

A pretty 19th century detached period cottage situated quietly, yet within a few minutes walk of Lechlade town centre. Plum Tree Cottage boasts high quality furnishings and fittings and enjoys a sunny, enclosed and private garden.

1 COTTAGE SLEEPS 7 (1 DOUBLE, 1 DOUBLE WITH SINGLE, 1 BUNK BED, 2 BATHROOMS) low/Mid season £410-£670 • high season £710-£789

1 cottage sleeps 3 low season £315 • high season £405

81 Corsend Road, Hartpury, Gloucester GL19 3BP T: (01608) 682425 F: (08082) 802264 E: enquiries@theswallowbarn.co.uk www.theswallowbarn.co.uk Contact: Bruce McFarlane

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Sherborne Street, Lechlade, Gloucestershire GL7 3AH T: (01793) 752540 E: janet.p.williams@btinternet.com www.plumtreecottage-cotswolds.co.uk Contact: Janet Williams

Brookside

Nailsworth / Map ref E6

★ ★ ★ ★ Self-catering

The Coach House

Delabere House, New Road, Moreton-in-Marsh, Glos GL56 0AS T: (01608) 650559 E: emma@railwaycottages.net www.railwaycottages.net Contact: Emma

c/o The Old Vicarage, Rockness, Horsley, Stroud, Gloucestershire GL6 0PJ T: (01453) 832265 M: (07879) 077500 E: stella@stellaknight.wanadoo.co.uk www.cotswoldholidaycottage.co.uk Contact: Stella Knight An idyllic, peaceful location for exploring the Cotswolds. Six minutes’ walk to the busy town of Nailsworth with its wide selection of restaurants and shops and seconds away from countryside walks.

Perfect!

1 cottage sleeps 2+2 low season £300 • high season £400

Moreton-in-marsh / Map ref J2

★ ★ ★ ★ Self-catering

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

Sandhurst / Map ref E3

★ ★ ★ ★ Self-catering

Great Coverden

Bengrove Farm, Sandhurst, Gloucestershire GL2 9NU T: (01452) 730231 E: info@greatcoverden.com www.greatcoverden.com Contact: Deb Warren Located on a dairy farm, this converted barn offers a high standard of spacious, wheelchair friendly, well-equipped accommodation.

Large gardens, covered parking, fantastic views. Well positioned for Gloucestershire’s many attractions. Extra sofa bed available on request.

1 cottage sleeps 4 low season £280-£350 • MID SEASON £350-£450 high season £450-£600

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Stow-on-the-wold / Map ref I3

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Self-catering

Stow-on-the-wold / Map ref I3

Broad oak cottages

★ ★ ★ ★ Self-catering

Rose Cottage

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

Well Lane, Stow-on-the-Wold GL54 1BT T: 07769 351137 E: rosecotstow@mail.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.

May Cottage is a delightful quiet cottage all on one level, which has recently been totally refurbished and extended to include a master bedroom, luxury bathroom and a conservatory. Off-road parking, lovely gardens and log fire.

1 cottage sleeps 4 low season £410 • high season £680

Stow-on-the-wold / Map ref J3

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.

1 cottage sleeps 5/2 bathrooms Prices from £380 to £625

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ / ★ ★ ★ ★ Self-catering

stow-on-the-wold / Map ref I3

★ ★ ★ ★ self-catering

Tewkesbury / Map ref F2

★ ★ Self-catering

Winchcombe / Map ref G3

★ ★ ★ ★ Self-catering

9 MilL Bank

Traditional Accommodation

A bijou, riverside cottage in a most picturesque, medieval setting.

Close to the Abbey, with outstanding views of the Malvern Hills.

Nightly/weekend bookings available, from £55 per night.

Contact address: 7 Mill Bank, Tewkesbury GL20 5SD.

Converted barn providing 2 units (2-4 persons each), set within a courtyard. Original features, spacious and welcoming. Parking, patios and views. Family supervised. Regret no pets. Also grade II-listed black and white thatched cottage, Evesham (2-6 persons). Brochures available.

1 cottage sleeps 3 low season £250-£295 • high season £295-£395

3 cottages sleep 2-8 low season £365 • high season £695

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

Upper Quinton / Map ref I1

★ ★ ★ Self-catering

Greet Road, Winchcombe, Gloucestershire GL54 5LB T: (01386) 446269 E: trad.accom@virgin.net www.traditionalaccommodation.co.uk Contact: Mrs Wilson, 60 Pershore Road, Evesham WR11 2PQ

Winchcombe / Map ref H3

★ ★ ★ Self-catering

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

Well Lane, Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire GL54 1BT T: (07769) 351137 E: stonecot@hotmail.co.uk www.stonecotcottage.co.uk Contact: Emma Ayrey

STONECOT Cottage

1 Meon View

The Old Stables

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.

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.

Cosy annexe - separate entrance/private garden - ideal for two. Great base for touring north Cotswolds, Stratford-upon-Avon, Hidcote Gardens.

Excellent walking/cycling area. Bus stops in front of property. No pets/ children. Open May/September.

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.

5 cottages sleep 2-4 low season £300 (i bedroom)-£380 (2 bedrooms) high season £480 (i bedroom)-£780 (2 bedrooms)

1 cottage sleeps 4 low season FROM £350 • Mid Season £400-£500 high season £550

1 cottage sleeps 2 low season £200 • high season £240

1 cottage sleeps 4 low season £250-£270 • high season £285-£350

Park Farm Holiday Cottages

stow-on-the-wold / Map ref I3

★ ★ ★ ★ Self-catering

Stow-on-the-wold / Map ref I3

Easterleigh cottage

★ ★ ★ ★ Self-catering

Taylors Lane, Upper Quinton, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 8LG T: (01789) 720080 E: angela.rimell@gmail.com www.meonview.co.uk Contact: Mrs A. Rimell

Upton St. Leonards / Map ref E5

★ ★ ★ Self-catering

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 / Map ref G4

★ ★ ★ ★ Self-catering

Nr Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire T: 07946 478509 E: markfox@waitrose.com www.rentcotswoldcottage.com Contact: Mark Fox

Valley View

4 Glebe Close, Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire GL54 1DJ T: 07932 665743 E: janetcraddock25@hotmail.com www.cottageguide.co.uk/valleyview Contact: Mr and Mrs P. J. Craddock

Little Court Cottages

Ballingers Farmhouse Cottages

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.

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.

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.

Converted old stone farm buildings into two delightful, well-furnished, centrally-heated cottages within grounds of grade II-listed farmhouse.

1 cottage sleeps 7 low season from £500 • mid season from £500 • high season from £800

1 cottage sleeps 2-3 low season £280-£320 • high season £380-£430

2 cottages sleep 1-6 Prices from £250 per week

2 cottages sleep 2 (+1 child) £220-£350

Stow-on-the-wold / Map ref I3

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Stroud / Map ref E6

2 Manor Farm cottages

★ ★ ★ ★ Self-catering

The Barn, Middleyard

Nether Swell, Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire GL54 1JZ T: 07940 787056 E: martinhorne@hotmail.co.uk www.cotswoldscottageretreats.co.uk Contact: Martin Horne

Middle Farm, Middleyard, Kings Stanley, Gloucestershire GL10 3PW T: (01453) 824659 E: thebarn@middleyard.co.uk www.middleyard.co.uk Contact: Fleur Alvares

2 Manor Farm Cottages is a luxurious, chic, Grade II-listed cottage.

It’s situated in peaceful countryside on a quiet private road just ¾ mile from Stow-on-the-Wold. Sleeps 4.

Delightful detached Cotswold stone cottage. Wonderful views.

Cool in summer, toasty in winter. Real fire. Walks from the doorstep.

Fully equipped. Wireless. SuperKing and Kingsize beds. Patio overlooking garden. Short breaks welcome. Flexible start day. Open all year.

1 cottage sleeps 4 (1 double room, 1 twin room)

1 cottage sleeps 6 low season £320-£395 • mid season £375-£525 high season £475-£625

Stow-on-the-Wold / Map ref J3

★ ★ ★ ★ Self-catering

Stroud / Map ref E6

Cotswold Holiday cottages

★ ★ ★ ★ Self-Catering

4 cottages sleep 2/4 low season £270-£490 • high season £330-£600

The Chipping, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire GL12 7AD T: 07980 150069 E: chippinghouse@aol.com www.chippinghouse.com Contact: Catherine Alexander Our ‘home from home’ is an elegant Georgian townhouse on the Cotswolds Way overlooking The Chipping market square. Spacious, en-suite bathrooms, enclosed garden, WiFi and off-street parking.

Ideal for large family parties, children and groups of friends.

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 14 £650-£2200

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.

1 cottage sleeps 2-4 low season £170-£220 high season £230-£300

Stroud / Map ref F6

2 cottages sleep 6-7 low season £300-£350 • high season £385-£490

★ ★ ★ Self-catering

Winchcombe / Map ref G3

Sudeley Castle Country Cottages

A cosy, 2-bedroomed cottage, set in a beautiful, quiet Cotswold village, 3 miles from Stow. Sitting room, fully-equipped kitchen, separate bath and shower rooms. Linen, towels, electricity, heating are included. Garden and car parking. Pets welcome. Short breaks available in low season.

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.

An attractive complex of Cotswold stone cottages on the Sudeley Castle estate, 2 mins to Winchcombe. Ideal for touring area or walking holidays.

Complimentary admission to Sudeley Castle during stay (open season).

Christmas, New Year packages.

1 cottage sleeps 4 low season £310-£360 • high season £460

5 cottages sleep 2-6 low season £260-£450 high season £390-£750

11 cottages sleep 2-5 £294-£652

Westley Farm, Chalford, Stroud, Gloucestershire GL6 8HP T: (01285) 760262 E: cottages@westleyfarm.co.uk www.westleyfarm.co.uk Contact: Hege & Julian Usborne

For your perfect accommodation and for further information on the Cotswolds, why not visit our website:

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Westley Farm Cottages

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Chipping House

Postlip Stables, Winchcombe, Gloucestershire GL54 5AQ T: (01242) 603124 E: enquiries@thecotswoldretreat.co.uk www.thecotswoldretreat.co.uk Contact: Mark Grassick

Hope cottage

6 Wyck Rissington, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL54 2PN T: (01451) 822466 E: hopelodge@btinternet.com www.cotswolds-hopecottage.co.uk Contact: Richard and Caroline Pye

Wotton-under-Edge / Map ref D7

Muir cottage & the bothy

Walls Quarry, Brimscombe, Stroud, Gloucestershire GL5 2PA T: (01453) 887980 or 887594 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.

Beautifully refurbished, our traditional cottages offer all the modern conveniences you could wish for, with interiors that are a perfect blend of traditional cosiness and contemporary styling and comfort. An ideal escape to rural luxury.

★ ★ ★ ★ Self-catering

Winchcombe / Map ref G3

Withington, Gloucestershire GL54 4BB T: (01242) 890335 E: pollardfam2005@btinternet.com www.ballingersfarmhousecottages.co.uk Contact: Ian and Judi Pollard

The Yew Tree Holiday Cottage

Old Mill Farm, Upper Oddington, Moreton-in-Marsh, Glos GL56 0XL T: 07853 148362 E: wendy@cotswold-holidays.com www.cotswold-holidays.com Contact: Wendy Hill

Stow-on-the-Wold / Map ref I4

★ ★ ★ Self-catering

Rance Lane, Upton St. Leonards, Gloucestershire GL4 8AB T: (01452) 615150 E: info@littlecourtcottages.co.uk www.littlecourtcottages.co.uk Contact: Mrs Helen Cound

Castle Street, Winchcombe, Gloucestershire GL54 5JA T: (01242) 609481 E: enquiries@sudeley.org.uk www.sudeleycastle.co.uk Contact: Olive Byng

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CARAVAN & CAMPING

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.

Cheltenham / Map ref F3/4

CARAVAN PARK

Briarfields motel & Touring Campsite Gloucester Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL51 0SX T: (01242) 235324 E: briarfields@hotmail.co.uk www.briarfields.net Contact: Scott & Jo Sanderson

Beautifully landscaped park, with hard-standings alongside lawns, mature trees/shrubs. Excellent bus service which runs frequently to Cheltenham and Gloucester. Well positioned as a base to explore Cotswolds villages and experience the Royal Forest of Dean.

72 pitches motor caravans/caravans from £15 - £18 Tents from £11 - £15

slimbridge / Map ref C6

caravan park

Tudor caravan park

Shepherd’s Patch, Slimbridge, Gloucestershire GL2 7BP T: (01453) 890483 E: info@tudorcaravanpark.co.uk www.tudorcaravanpark.com Contact: Grahame Fairall Picturesque, quiet country site alongside Gloucester-Sharpness canal, 800 metres from world-famous Slimbridge WWT. Walking Severn Way alongside, Cotswold Way 5 miles away. Restaurant and bar in awardwinning pub adjacent. New spacious shower, toilet and laundry block.

75 pitches motor caravans/caravans £11.50-£19 Tents £7.50-£19

stroud / Map ref E6

caravan park

APPLE TREE PARK CARAVAN & CAMPING SITE A38 Claypits, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire GL10 3AL T: (01452) 742362 E: appletreepark@hotmail.co.uk www.appletreepark.co.uk Contact: Mrs Jenny Smith

Family run site, with a warm friendly relaxed atmosphere, spacious size pitches, hardstanding and grass. Shower and toilet block with disabled facilities and underfloor heating. Views of the Cotswold hills. Ideal for visiting the local area.

65 pitches motor caravans/caravans £13-£17.50 Tents £7-£17.50

Green Cotswolds

Accommodation Booking

Our Visitor Information Centres can help you select and book your accommodation for you.

BE THE PERFECT VISITOR...

In Advance

Help us to look after the environment and beautiful countryside and you will probably find that it enhances your visit. 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.

Direct dial on any of these numbers to make a booking Bourton-on-the-Water Cheltenham Chipping Campden Cirencester Gloucester Moreton-in-Marsh

+44 (0) 1451 820211 +44 (0) 1242 522878 +44 (0) 1386 841206 +44 (0) 1285 654180 +44 (0) 1452 396572 +44 (0) 1608 650881

on arrival

Painswick Stroud Stow-on-the-Wold Tetbury Tewkesbury Winchcombe

+44 (0) 7503 516924 +44 (0) 1453 760960 +44 (0) 1451 870150 +44 (0) 1666 503552 +44 (0) 1684 855040 +44 (0) 1242 602925

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.

Pick up a copy of Explore the Cotswolds by Public Transport from local tourist information centres or call Traveline (0871 200 2233), or hire a bike for an alternative way of exploring the area. There are several cycle centres and cycle routes in the Cotswolds: some will deliver bikes to your accommodation.

Plenty of attractions and accommodation providers are signing up to the Green Tourism Business Scheme (GTBS). These businesses take sustainability seriously and are assessed against a rigorous set of criteria, covering subjects such as energy, water efficiency, waste management and more. We also run our own local sustainability scheme – The Cotswolds Green Scheme which is a stepping stone towards the GTBS. Eat and buy local – treat yourself to our locally produced food, check out the nearest farmers’ market, farm shops or food festival. Many B&B’s are proud to list local suppliers and offer breakfast with organic ingredients from the local area. Free range eggs and bacon, organic dairy produce and homemade bread and jams – supporting sustainable tourism sounds easier already!

Sustainable tourism has a lot to do with taking time to understand the countryside rather than ‘consuming it’,

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and the Cotswolds has recently achieved the European Charter for Sustainable Tourism – an award of which we are very proud. Many businesses are doing their bit too such as Painswick Rococo Garden (GTBS Silver) which is committed to biodiversity and championing the vital role that woodland plays in our ecosystem.

Meanwhile we’re working to make the choice easier for you by developing car-free itineraries and Green Weekend packages.

Keep an eye on Cotswolds.com for details. Cheltenham is a good public transport hub and publishes a Day Tours by Public Transport guide.

Trains go from London Paddington direct to Cheltenham, Gloucester, Moreton-in-Marsh, Stroud and smaller Cotswold stations.

Some accommodation operators offer a pick up service and all can advise on local taxis.

Finally look out for Cotswolds ‘Perfect Visitor’ cards in your accommodation.

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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

markets KEY

Farmers Markets Dates and venues of Farmers Markets may alter from time to time, particularly during December and January due to Bank holidays.

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. www.country-markets.co.uk General Retail Markets Huge variety both indoor and out across the region.

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Monday Cirencester Tuesday Moreton-in-Marsh Evesham Indoor

Gloucester Lechlade-on-Thames Minchinhampton Moreton-in-Marsh Winchcombe

Wednesday Chipping Norton Fairford Gloucester Northleach Stroud Shambles Market (Fruit & Veg) Tetbury Tewkesbury Witney (3rd) 8.30am-1.30pm Fairford

Friday Cirencester Evesham Indoor Stratford-upon-Avon Stroud Shambles Market Chipping Campden Cirencester Nailsworth Painswick Tewkesbury Banbury (1st) Cheltenham (2nd & last) Gloucester (every)

Thursday Banbury Carterton Cheltenham Evesham Indoor Witney Stow-on-the-Wold (2nd) 9am-1.30pm

Saturday Banbury Evesham Indoor & Market Sq Gloucester Stroud Shambles Market Tewkesbury Wellesbourne nr Stratford

Witney Stratford Racecourse (car boot) Cheltenham - Vintage and Local Produce (1st Sat in March - Dec) Cheltenham - Arts and Crafts (3rd Sat in Feb - Dec) Chipping Norton (3rd) Cirencester (2nd & 4th) Dursley (2nd) Nailsworth (4th) Stratford-upon-Avon (1st & 3rd) Stroud (every) Winchcombe (3rd) Woodstock (1st) Wotton-under-Edge (1st) Sunday Cheltenham Racecourse (car boot) Gloucester Long Marston Airfield nr Stratford Bourton-on-the-Water (4th) 9.30am-1pm

Gloucester Quays offers so much more than amazing outlet shopping.

Enjoy museums, the famous Gloucester Antiques Centre and great family restaurants. And keep an eye out for exciting special events, happening throughout the year. Gloucester Quays – always gives you more.

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Hot Baths, Cool Views Open from 09.00 - 21.30 (Pools & Steam Rooms close at 21.00)

Britain’s only natural thermal Spa Choice of 2-hour and 4-hour spa sessions plus extensive range of spa treatments and packages

The Best Western Mayfield House Hotel is the perfect spot to relax, unwind and explore...

Highgrove, Westonbirt Arboretum, Tetbury and Malmesbury are all on our doorstep, with the Head of the Thames and the famous Cotswold Water Park within minutes drives or Bath and Cheltenham a little further - it is the ideal place for a truly Cotswold break for you and your family.

We offer 28 en suite rooms both on the ground and 2nd floor, a mix of doubles, twins and singles including family, disabled access level 1 & 2 and dog friendly.

All rooms are all ensuite and are offered at 3 grades - Standard, Better and Best.

Our AA rosette restaurant serves beautifully cooked, locally sourced fare accompanied by fine wines from our cellar. Our food is produced by our talented, local chefs, led by the enthusiastic Head Chef Nick Batstone, who boasts some 10 years’ experience here at the Mayfield.

Our fine wine cellar is sourced from the multi-award winning Thomas Panton of Tetbury – one of the UK’s leading independent wine suppliers and is accompanied by real ale from the cask in our lounge bar.

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Crudwell, Malmesbury, Wiltshire SN16 9EW Email: reception@mayfieldhousehotel.co.uk

For those special occasions in the Cotswolds, we offer our Stone Room facilities for private dining and dinner parties and this can extend to smaller wedding parties and other family or group occasions.

We can tailor a package to suit your occasion – from an anniversary supper with family to a formal dinner with friends or colleagues.

Our dinner party style dining is a firm favourite.

Prices for an À La Carte Dinner B&B Break start from just £49 per person.

Our hotel is an ideal venue for outsourced boardroom meetings - we can take the hassle out of your next business meeting by providing all the facilities needed for executive meetings in the quiet and relaxed surroundings of the Cotswolds.

With extensive free parking and free WiFi 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?

Call us now and come and visit England’s most beautiful back garden!

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getting to the Cotswolds

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Alderton

J2

Little Compton

H6

Ampney Crucis

I3

Longborough

C5

Arlingham

F7

Long Newton

K2

Ascott

F8

Malmesbury

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H7

Ashton Keynes

J3

Maugersbury

I2

Aston Magna

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Mickleton

By Road

I was ‘made in Tewkesbury’, and so I am delighted to introduce this 2012 Visitor Guide.

The motorway network provides easy access via the M5 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-the-Water, Stow-on-the-Wold, Moreton-in-Marsh, Chipping Campden, Painswick, Tetbury, Winchcombe & Tewkesbury.

M1

Banbury

E6

Minchinhampton

H6

Barnsley

F5

Miserden

C6

Berkeley

J2

Moreton-in-Marsh

I5

Bibury

E6

Nailsworth

F3

Bishops Cleeve

H3

Naunton

J3

Bledington

H4

Northleach

I2

Blockley

H4

Notgrove

I4

Bourton-on-the-Water

J3

Oddington

E6

Brimscombe

D4

Over

I7

Broad Blunsden

H2

Broadway

J3

Broadwell

J5

Burford

D6

Cam & Dursley

F6

Chalford

F8

Charlton

G4

Charlton Kings

H5

Chedworth

F3/4 Cheltenham Spa K2 I1

Chipping Campden

K3

Churchill

K3

Chipping Norton

G6

Cirencester

B5

Clearwell

G3

Cleeve Hill

I4

Cold Aston

H4

Compton Abdale

E2

Corse Lawn

G5

Cowley

F5

Cranham

H7

Cricklade

F7

Crudwell

E3

Deerhurst

I3

Donnington

E3

Down Hatherley

G2

Dumbleton

F6

Eastcombe

E8

Easton Grey

I1

Ebrington

E5

Edge

G7 I6

Painswick

E5

Pitchcombe

G7

Poole & Somerford Keynes

G3

Postlip

G3

Prestbury

H6

Preston

Easily accessible by rail with mainline stations at Cheltenham, 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

Rendcomb

E3

Sandhurst

By Air

J1

Shipston-on-Stour

F2

Shuthonger

C6

Slimbridge

London Heathrow & Cardiff – 2 hours drivetime Birmingham & Bristol – 1 hour drivetime

H2

Snowshill

H7

South Cerney

I6

Southrop Stanway Staunton

E6

Stonehouse

I3

Stow-on-the-Wold

J1

Stretton-on-Fosse

E6

Stroud

F7

Tetbury

F2

Tewkesbury

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The Rissingtons

I3

The Slaughters

E3

Tirley

G2

Toddington

E3

Twigworth Twyning

Ewen

F4

Ullenwood

Fairford

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Upper Quinton

H3

Farmcote

I3

Upper Swell

F6

Frampton Mansell

L1

Upton

D5

Frampton-on-Severn

E5

Upton St Leonards

E4

Gloucester

E8

Westonbirt

J2

Great Wolford

H1

Weston-Sub-Edge

H3

Guiting Power

E5

Whiteshill

D3

Hartpury

G4

Whittington

E6

Horsley

H1

Willersey

J1

Ilmington

G3

Winchcombe

H3

Kineton

F4

Witcombe

King’s Stanley

G4

Withington

J3

Kingham

M4

Woodstock

K4

Leafield

G2

Woolstone

J6

Lechlade

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Railway Line & Station Motorway A Road/Dual Carriageway River Visitor Information Centre Attraction (see list below) The Cotswold Way The Severn Way The Thames & Severn Way (Canal Towpath) The Thames Path The Gloucester & Sharpness Canal For illustration purposes only. 1 square = approx. 5 miles

● Ledbury

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● Deerhurst ● Bishops Cleeve ● Cleeve Hill

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● Woodstock

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● Burford

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A40

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● Miserden

● Witney

A40

● Bibury

● Barnsley

● Eastcombe

● Chalford ● Brimscombe ● Frampton Mansell

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● Southrop

● Ampney Crucis

● Cirencester

● Fairford

● Preston

● Nailsworth

● Dursley

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● The Rissingtons

● Cowley

● Minchinhampton

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● Northleach

● Withington

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● Cam & Dursley

● Bledington

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● Compton Abdale

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● Whiteshill ● Pitchcombe

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A44

● Churchill ● Kingham

A40

● Painswick

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● The Slaughters

● Notgrove ● Cold Aston

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● King’s Stanley

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● Chipping Norton

● Bourton-on-the-Water

● Charlton Kings ● Whittington

● Cranham

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● Maugersbury

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● Edge

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● Stow-on-the-Wold

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Ullenwood

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● Donnington ● Broadwell ● Upper Swell ● Oddington

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● Kineton

● Naunton

● Witcombe

● Arlingham

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● Winchcombe

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● Cinderford

● Little Compton

● Cheltenham Spa

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● Longborough

● Prestbury

Sandhurst

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● Down Hatherley ● Staverton

M40 ● Ascott

● Great Wolford

● Farmcote

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● Hartpury

A44

● Hailes

● Staunton

● Cherington

● Aston Magna

● Stanway & Wood Stanway

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● Woolstone

● Corse Lawn ● Tirley

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● Snowshill

● Alderton

● Tewkesbury

3

● Blockley

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● Stretton-on-Fosse

A429

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● Banbury

● Ebrington

● Broadway

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● Chipping Campden

● Willersey

● Twyning

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● Ilmington

● Mickleton

A44

● Eastnor

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RIVER AVON

M50

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Cherington

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COTSWOLD WATER PARK

● Horsley

● Ewen ● Kemble ● Poole Keynes ● South Cerney ● Somerford Keynes

● Lechlade

RIVER THAMES

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● Crudwell ● Long Newton

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Faringdon

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M4

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● Malmesbury

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Birmingham M69

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Page 10 Stephen Fry image Jules Beresford Page 10 The Candle – Dominic Stevens Page 18 Cirencester Park Polo www.polophoto.co.uk Page 18 surfing Severn Bore image by Mark Humpage page 19 Rugby Gloucester - Martin Bennett Page 36 – 37 Neptune’s Fountain image VisitCheltenham/David Sellman

RIVER SEVERN

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M5

Cardiff

M6

● Wantage

Gloucester

M4

M4

Bristol

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M1

London M25

Heathrow

M20

● Yate M4

Map of the Cotswolds This guide has been produced by Cotswold District Council, Stroud District Council, Tewkesbury Borough Council, Cheltenham Borough Council and Marketing Gloucester Ltd on behalf of Cotswolds Tourism.

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ATTRACTION / Grid reference Batsford Arboretum, Batsford / I2 Berkeley Castle, Berkeley / C6 The Edward Jenner Musuem, Berkeley / C6 Birdland, Bourton-on-the-Water / I4 Blenheim Palace, Blenheim / L4 Broadway Tower, Broadway / H2 Cheltenham Art Gallery & Museum, Cheltenham / F3/4 Cheltenham Conference / F3/4 Corinium Museum, Cirencester / G6

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Cotswold Farm Park, Guiting Power / H3 Cotswold Motoring Museum, Bourton-on-the-Water / I4 Cotswold Perfumery, Bourton-on-the-Water / I4 Cotswold Wildlife Park, Burford / J5 Escape to the Cotswolds, Northleach/ H4 Farncombe Estate, Broadway / H2 Clearwell Caves, Coleford / B5 Gloucester Antiques Centre, Gloucester / E4 Gloucester Quays / E4 Gloucester Cathedral, Gloucester / E4

20 Go Ape, Forest of Dean / B5 21 Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway, Toddington / G2 22 Hidcote National Trust, Chipping Campden / I1 23 Holst Birthplace Museum, Cheltenham / F3 24 Living Green Centre, Bourton-on-the-Water / I4 25 Out of the Hat, Tewkesbury / F2 26 The Museum in the Park, Stroud / E6 27 Nature in Art, Twigworth / E3 28 Painswick Rococo Garden, Painswick / E5 29 Slimbridge Wildfowl & Wetland Trust, Slimbridge / D6

30 Snowshill Manor Garden, Snowshill / H2 31 Stanway House & Fountain, Stanway / H2 32 Stone House Garden, Wyck, Rissington / I4 33 Stroud Subscription Rooms, Stroud / E6 34 Sudeley Castle & Gardens, Winchcombe / G3 35 The Gardens Gallery, Cheltenham / F3 36 Thermae Bath Spa, Bath / E8 37 Upton House & Gardens, Upton, Banbury / L1 38 Vintage Classics, Malmesbury / F7 39 Westonbirt Arboretum, Westonbirt / E8