Sophie’s guide to the Cotswolds
Local Village
A charming English village in the heart of the Cotswolds, known as the Venice of the Cotswolds. Regularly voted one of the prettiest villages in England, Bourton-on-the-Water has a unique appeal to visitors and residents alike. With plenty to see and do, Bourton-on-the-Water offers a wealth of attractions and shops, restaurants and tea rooms, or simply for you to enjoy some tranquil time by the River Windrush with its beautiful bridges throughout.
In addition to the coffee shops, pubs and restaurants there is also Birdland Park & Gardens, Cotswold Brew Co, the famous Model Village and the Cotswold Motoring and Toy museum. Bourton-on-the-Water is a 30 minute walk down the hill from the cottage, or a 5 minute drive.
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Bourton on the Water
A charming English village in the heart of the Cotswolds, known as the Venice of the Cotswolds. Regularly voted one of the prettiest villages in England, Bourton-on-the-Water has a unique appeal to visitors and residents alike. With plenty to see and do, Bourton-on-the-Water offers a wealth of attractions and shops, restaurants and tea rooms, or simply for you to enjoy some tranquil time by the River Windrush with its beautiful bridges throughout.
In addition to the coffee shops, pubs and restaurants there is also Birdland Park & Gardens, Cotswold Brew Co, the famous Model Village and the Cotswold Motoring and Toy museum. Bourton-on-the-Water is a 30 minute walk down the hill from the cottage, or a 5 minute drive.
Burford
A beautiful high street with pubs, coffee shops and shops!
Local Village
Stow is a beautiful market town with lots of shops and tea rooms - definitely worth a visit!
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Stow-on-the-Wold
Stow is a beautiful market town with lots of shops and tea rooms - definitely worth a visit!
Sightseeing
Blenheim Palace is a country house in Woodstock. It is the seat of the Dukes of Marlborough and the only non-royal, non-episcopal country house in England to hold the title of palace. The palace is also famous for being the birthplace and ancestral home of Sir Winston Churchill. The palace is perfect for a day out, there is plenty to see in the vast grounds of the palace, and there is also a restaurant in the orangery which is a spectacular spot to stop for lunch.
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Blenheim-Palast
Blenheim Palace is a country house in Woodstock. It is the seat of the Dukes of Marlborough and the only non-royal, non-episcopal country house in England to hold the title of palace. The palace is also famous for being the birthplace and ancestral home of Sir Winston Churchill. The palace is perfect for a day out, there is plenty to see in the vast grounds of the palace, and there is also a restaurant in the orangery which is a spectacular spot to stop for lunch.
Breweries and Distilleries
Another brilliant day out, The Cotswold Distillery is the first full-scale distillery in the Cotswolds. At the distillery, they craft a range of single malt whiskies, gins and liqueurs, including the award-winning Cotswolds Dry Gin and Cotswolds Single Malt Whisky. This is another amazing tour and a great way to see how these award-winning spirits are made (and also another good opportunity to try some drinks). We do recommend taking a taxi to the distillery however to fully enjoy the experience.
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Cotswolds Distillery Visitor Centre, Shop and Café
Whichford RoadAnother brilliant day out, The Cotswold Distillery is the first full-scale distillery in the Cotswolds. At the distillery, they craft a range of single malt whiskies, gins and liqueurs, including the award-winning Cotswolds Dry Gin and Cotswolds Single Malt Whisky. This is another amazing tour and a great way to see how these award-winning spirits are made (and also another good opportunity to try some drinks). We do recommend taking a taxi to the distillery however to fully enjoy the experience.
A traditional brewery - great for a local pint of Hooky!
You can walk there through the fields from Little Cotswold Cottage on the D'arcy Dalton Way
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Hook Norton Brewery
Brewery LaneA traditional brewery - great for a local pint of Hooky!
You can walk there through the fields from Little Cotswold Cottage on the D'arcy Dalton Way
Founded in 1980 with a pioneering spirit and vision, founders Susie and Ivor Dunkerton set about making deep flavoured organic ciders and perry without using any concentrates or chemicals, instead of growing apples in harmony with the environment to help sustain the natural ecosystem. Today, this vision is still at the heart of Dunkertons and is in every drop of their Cider and Perry creating distinct flavours and aromas enjoyed around the world.
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Dunkertons Organic Cider
London RoadFounded in 1980 with a pioneering spirit and vision, founders Susie and Ivor Dunkerton set about making deep flavoured organic ciders and perry without using any concentrates or chemicals, instead of growing apples in harmony with the environment to help sustain the natural ecosystem. Today, this vision is still at the heart of Dunkertons and is in every drop of their Cider and Perry creating distinct flavours and aromas enjoyed around the world.
Shopping
Daylesford Farm is always worth a visit! Not the cheapest but high quality, organic produce and a nice place to have a mooch.
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Daylesford Kingham, Gloucestershire
Daylesford Farm is always worth a visit! Not the cheapest but high quality, organic produce and a nice place to have a mooch.
Founded by a farming family in 2013, Jolly Nice is an award-winning Farmshop & Drive-Through open from 8am to 7pm every day. They’re renowned for their exceptional homemade ice cream, their native breed Butchery and an ever-changing array of locally sourced goods.
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Jolly Nice
Founded by a farming family in 2013, Jolly Nice is an award-winning Farmshop & Drive-Through open from 8am to 7pm every day. They’re renowned for their exceptional homemade ice cream, their native breed Butchery and an ever-changing array of locally sourced goods.
Another great shopping destination! Again not the cheapest but lots of lovely things there.
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Burford Garden Center
Shilton RoadAnother great shopping destination! Again not the cheapest but lots of lovely things there.
As seen on Amazon Prime’s Clarksons Farm!
A new local hotspot in the village of Chadlington - Jeremy Clarkson’s Farm Shop - Diddly Squat Farm!
Expect long queues but lots of nice local and Diddly squat farm merchandise.
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Diddly Squat Farm
As seen on Amazon Prime’s Clarksons Farm!
A new local hotspot in the village of Chadlington - Jeremy Clarkson’s Farm Shop - Diddly Squat Farm!
Expect long queues but lots of nice local and Diddly squat farm merchandise.
Breakfast
Bakery on the Water
1 Sherborne StDelicious baked items and loaves of bread!
Golf
A beautiful local golf course with clubhouse, restaurant and fitness facilities
A beautiful setting with golf course, fitness suite, restaurant & bar.
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Feldon Valley
Sutton LaneA beautiful setting with golf course, fitness suite, restaurant & bar.