Places to Visit ...
Below are a selection of places that have been popular with previous guests. Use the Location Map to locate and get directions. Give us a call if you want something specific this is a small sample.
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Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens
Burford OX18 4JWEasy to find and a great value day out for one person, couples, families young and old.The animals include lions, rhinos, wolves, lemurs, meerkats, giraffe, penguins... Beautiful gardens and grounds.
Tel: 01993 823006
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Cotswold Farm Park
Guiting Power, GL54 5UGA great place for all the family, offers over 50 breeding flocks and herds of farm animals. Seasonal demonstrations, adventure playground, Touch Barn, Fun Barn, and maze.
Tel: 01451 850307
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Cotswold Falconry Centre
Moreton-in-Marsh, GL56 9QBThe Cotswold Falconry Centre is a superb conservation centre whose aims are to preserve and to provide an insight into the world of birds of prey. It is situated in Batsford Park, with flying displays every day
Tel: 01386 701043
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GWSR Steam Railway
Toddington, Glos, GL54 5DTThe GWSR is an all-volunteer steam and diesel heritage railway in the English Cotswolds. In addition to a scheduled service, GWSR hosts a number of galas and enthusiasts events throughout the year.
Tel: 01242 621405
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Bibury Trout Farm
Bibury, GL7 5NLBibury is truly English in surroundings with trout river running through. Trout farm is a good place to have fun catching fish for the young or old.
Tel: 01285 740215
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Birdland & Jurassic Journey
Bourton-on-the-Water GL54 2BNOne of the biggest bird parks. Home to flamingos, penguins, parrots amoung many species. There is also a Jurrassic Walk, a series of trails through a dinosaur forest
Tel: 01451 820480
Retail therapy
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You are spoilt for choise try Cheltenham, Cirencester, or slightly farther a field Bath, Oxford
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Stow-on-the-Wold, Chipping Campden, Broadway offer a great variety of antique shops and galleries.
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Try Swindon Designer Outlet or Bicester Village, Nr Oxford for home to designer fashion brands
Gardens
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Hidcote Manor Garden
Chipping Campden, GL55 6LRInternationally renowned, Hidcote was designed and created in the "Arts and Crafts" style. It's arranged as a series of outdoor rooms, each with a different character.
Tel: 01386 438333
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Sudeley Castle and Gardens
Winchcombe, GL54 5JDA collection of 10 individual gardens surrounding the 15th Century castle at Sudeley are some of the county's best.
Tel: 01242 604357
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The Royal Gardens
Highgrove, GL8 8QYThe private gardens of Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall.
Tel: 0333 222 4555
Tasting Tours
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Hawkstone
College Farm, Stow Road Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire GL54 2HNAgain about 10 minutes from us. A collaboration between Rick Keene and Jeremy Clarkson. Go to the Brewery for a drink and pop-up food and try a tasting session.
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Cotswolds Distillery
Shipston-on-StourWell worth a visit for the award winning tour. They specialise in Gin and Whiskey. Tours every day at 11am, 1pm and 3pm but these frequently sell out in advance so be sure to book ahead.
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Also 10 minutes from Southwold. The tour and tasting session is very poopular and gets excellent reviews.
Parks
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Pittville Park is a large ornamental park that features a magnificent Pump Room and lovely lakes. Large children's play area and aviaries where you'll find popular birds and bunnies.
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Cirencester Park is open to the public free of charge. Great for an afternoon walk with the family and dogs.
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King George's Fields
NorthleachSmall local park in neighbouring town of Northleach. Also good place to hire a Tennis Court or catch some Cricket.
Great cities within easy reach
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Oxford is a beautiful city of stunning architecture, history and culture. You'll find ancient and modern colleges, fascinating museums and galleries, and plenty of parks, gardens and green spaces in which to relax.
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With sweeping, honey-stone Georgian crescents and terraces, it’s a strong contender for England’s most beautiful small city. Roman Baths, Jane Austen galleries and museums and great shopping
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London can be reached via an excellent Park and Ride service from Oxford. Journey time from Oxford is approximately 100mins. A timetable of buses from Oxford can be found at Oxford Bus