Hannah & Nigel's Guidebook
Walking
The Cotswolds are known for great walking with a number of National and Regional Trails including the Cotswold Way, the Winchcombe Way and the Gloucestershire Way.
Woodpecker Cottage is located on the Winchcombe Way and the Gloucestershire Way is a short walk away in the next hamlet of Dixton whilst the Cotswold Way is not far away passing close to Toddington and Winchcombe.
Other great walking destinations include the nearby villages of Overbury, for walks up Bredon Hill, Stanton and Stanway and Cleeve Hill.
Further a field both Broadway and Chipping Campden are great walking start and finish points.
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Cotswolds
The Cotswolds are known for great walking with a number of National and Regional Trails including the Cotswold Way, the Winchcombe Way and the Gloucestershire Way.
Woodpecker Cottage is located on the Winchcombe Way and the Gloucestershire Way is a short walk away in the next hamlet of Dixton whilst the Cotswold Way is not far away passing close to Toddington and Winchcombe.
Other great walking destinations include the nearby villages of Overbury, for walks up Bredon Hill, Stanton and Stanway and Cleeve Hill.
Further a field both Broadway and Chipping Campden are great walking start and finish points.
Food scene
Broadway is one of the most quintessential Cotswold villages with its wide pretty high street offering a wide variety of independent shops, restaurants, cafes and pubs to visit and enjoy including the Broadway Deli, The Broadway Hotel, the Lygon Arms and Russell’s.
It is also a great start and finish point for some of the best walks in the North Cotswolds.
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Broadway
Broadway is one of the most quintessential Cotswold villages with its wide pretty high street offering a wide variety of independent shops, restaurants, cafes and pubs to visit and enjoy including the Broadway Deli, The Broadway Hotel, the Lygon Arms and Russell’s.
It is also a great start and finish point for some of the best walks in the North Cotswolds.
Moreton in Marsh is a great Cotswold Market Town with regular country markets and a growing food and restaurant scene including Henne and The Scenic Supper (located in the nearby village of Toddenham.
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Moreton in Marsh
Moreton in Marsh is a great Cotswold Market Town with regular country markets and a growing food and restaurant scene including Henne and The Scenic Supper (located in the nearby village of Toddenham.
Sightseeing
Another quintessential Cotswold village with great shops, restaurants and pubs. It is also home to the start point of the Cotswold Way and the world famous Robert Dover’s Olimpick Games, which is normally held at the beginning of June each year.
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Chipping Campden
Another quintessential Cotswold village with great shops, restaurants and pubs. It is also home to the start point of the Cotswold Way and the world famous Robert Dover’s Olimpick Games, which is normally held at the beginning of June each year.
Straddling the River Windrush, Bourton-on-the-Water is one of the most well known Cotswold villages.
With a wide variety of attractions including the Model Village, The Cotswold Motoring Museum and Birdland, Bourton-on-the-Water is well worth a visit, although it can get very busy at peak times!
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Bourton on the Water
Straddling the River Windrush, Bourton-on-the-Water is one of the most well known Cotswold villages.
With a wide variety of attractions including the Model Village, The Cotswold Motoring Museum and Birdland, Bourton-on-the-Water is well worth a visit, although it can get very busy at peak times!
Located just outside Bourton-on-the-Water, Upper and Lower Slaughter are two picture postcard perfect villages, which are well worth a visit.
The Slaughters Country Inn in Lower Slaughter is also the perfect spot for lunch on a sunny day with its large garden located on the banks of the River Windrush.
Alternatively if you fancy something a little more traditional both the Lords of the Manor Hotel in Upper Slaughter and Lower Slaughter Manor serve fabulous Afternoon Teas!
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Lower Slaughter
Located just outside Bourton-on-the-Water, Upper and Lower Slaughter are two picture postcard perfect villages, which are well worth a visit.
The Slaughters Country Inn in Lower Slaughter is also the perfect spot for lunch on a sunny day with its large garden located on the banks of the River Windrush.
Alternatively if you fancy something a little more traditional both the Lords of the Manor Hotel in Upper Slaughter and Lower Slaughter Manor serve fabulous Afternoon Teas!
Home of the world famous Arlington Row, Bibury is one of the prettiest Cotswold villages and is also home to Bibury Trout Farm, which has a great café and shop.
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Bibury
Home of the world famous Arlington Row, Bibury is one of the prettiest Cotswold villages and is also home to Bibury Trout Farm, which has a great café and shop.
One of the highest points in the Cotswolds, whether to just admire the panoramic views or for a good walk,Broadway Tower located between Broadway and Chipping Campden is a must visit spot. It also has a great café!
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Walk to Broadway Tower
Middle HillOne of the highest points in the Cotswolds, whether to just admire the panoramic views or for a good walk,Broadway Tower located between Broadway and Chipping Campden is a must visit spot. It also has a great café!
A popular market town with some great independent shops and galleries.
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Stow-on-the-Wold
A popular market town with some great independent shops and galleries.
A very pretty Cotswold town, Burford has some great shops, pubs and cafes but beware the high street is quite steep.
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Burford
A very pretty Cotswold town, Burford has some great shops, pubs and cafes but beware the high street is quite steep.
Located on the edge of Winchcombe, Sudley Castle has beautiful gardens and is the only private castle in England to have a queen buried within the grounds - Queen Katherine Parr, the last and surviving wife of King Henry VIII – who lived and died in the castle.
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Sudeley Castle
Located on the edge of Winchcombe, Sudley Castle has beautiful gardens and is the only private castle in England to have a queen buried within the grounds - Queen Katherine Parr, the last and surviving wife of King Henry VIII – who lived and died in the castle.
Travelling between Broadway and Cheltenham racecourse, the GWR heritage railway provides a throwback to the steam train era and is a must for all train fanatics. The closest stations are at Toddington and Winchcombe.
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Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway
Station CottagesTravelling between Broadway and Cheltenham racecourse, the GWR heritage railway provides a throwback to the steam train era and is a must for all train fanatics. The closest stations are at Toddington and Winchcombe.
Places to Eat
The Cotswolds is home to some fabulous restaurants and pubs including The Lygon Arms and Russell’s in Broadway, The Old Butchers in Stow-on-the-Wold and 131 in Cheltenham
Approximately a 10-minute drive away in the small village of Gretton, just outside Winchcombe. The Royal Oak is a popular local pub and has a large garden including a tennis
court. It also has great views down to the adjoining Heritage Steam Railway and beyond! A great spot for a drink or meal, especially on a sunny day!
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The Royal Oak
Working LaneApproximately a 10-minute drive away in the small village of Gretton, just outside Winchcombe. The Royal Oak is a popular local pub and has a large garden including a tennis
court. It also has great views down to the adjoining Heritage Steam Railway and beyond! A great spot for a drink or meal, especially on a sunny day!
Located just outside Alstone and within walking distance (approximately 15 to 20 minutes across the fields) the Hobnails is our local pub, with a large enclosed garden.
Ye Olde Hobnails Inn
Located just outside Alstone and within walking distance (approximately 15 to 20 minutes across the fields) the Hobnails is our local pub, with a large enclosed garden.
The Kings Head, Bleddington. A little further a field, but a great Cotswold pub for lunch or dinner!
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The Kings Head Inn
The GreenThe Kings Head, Bleddington. A little further a field, but a great Cotswold pub for lunch or dinner!
If you fancy somewhere smarter, the Lygon Arms in Broadway is certainly worth a try for lunch or dinner!
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The Lygon Arms
High StreetIf you fancy somewhere smarter, the Lygon Arms in Broadway is certainly worth a try for lunch or dinner!
The Ebrington Arms
May LaneA quintessential Cotswold pub, well worth a visit!
Delis and shopping
The Cotswolds is known for its great shopping with a number of independent stores. Whilst Cheltenham provides a full array of high street brands including John Lewis and Marks and Spencers, the pretty Cotswold towns and villages of Winchcombe, Broadway, Chipping Campden, Stow-on-the-Wold, Burford and Moreton-in-Marsh provide a good mix of independent clothing, homeware/ interior design, art and gift shops. If we had to choose one, Broadway would probably be our favourite with its wide tree lined High Street followed by Chipping Campden with its plethora of independent finds… but all of the others are equally as nice and well worth a visit. We use Winchcombe as our local town and it caters for everyday needs and so much more
This is our closest shop selling local produce, fresh bread as well as other general provisions and gifts. It also has its own butchery counter and small cafe.
Teddington Stores
Evesham RoadThis is our closest shop selling local produce, fresh bread as well as other general provisions and gifts. It also has its own butchery counter and small cafe.
Located just outside Bishops Cleeve, Court Farm Shop is located on a working farm and sells its own meat and eggs as well as local fresh bread and vegetables.
Court Farm Shop
Stoke RoadLocated just outside Bishops Cleeve, Court Farm Shop is located on a working farm and sells its own meat and eggs as well as local fresh bread and vegetables.
Located on the High Street in Broadway selling a range of local and specialist produce as well as having its own café.
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Broadway Luxury
29 High StLocated on the High Street in Broadway selling a range of local and specialist produce as well as having its own café.
Possibly one of the most well known “farm shops” in the Country, Daylesford is well worth a visit!
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Daylesford Kingham, Gloucestershire
Possibly one of the most well known “farm shops” in the Country, Daylesford is well worth a visit!
Located on the edge of Burford, Burford Garden Company is an all round shopping experience and well worth a visit!
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Burford Garden Center
Shilton RoadLocated on the edge of Burford, Burford Garden Company is an all round shopping experience and well worth a visit!
Festivals and Racing
Cheltenham is world renowned as being the home of Cheltenham racecourse, with its annual Festival of racing each March. It is also the home of many other annual Festivals including the Literature Festival, Science Festival and Jazz Festival
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Cheltenham
Cheltenham is world renowned as being the home of Cheltenham racecourse, with its annual Festival of racing each March. It is also the home of many other annual Festivals including the Literature Festival, Science Festival and Jazz Festival
For car racing fanatics, the Bugatti Hill Climb is located a couple of miles away and within cycling distance (please check the Hill Climb website for race and event dates).
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Bugatti Owners Club
Prescott HillFor car racing fanatics, the Bugatti Hill Climb is located a couple of miles away and within cycling distance (please check the Hill Climb website for race and event dates).