Julia’s Guidebook - The Cotswolds
Sightseeing
A beautiful Cotswold Village with independent Shops, Galleries, Antique Shops, Restaurants and Cafes. Must visit. Attractions include The Broadway Museum & Art Gallery, The Gordon Russell Museum & Broadway Tower. 10 minute drive from April Cottage Lodge.
Broadway
A beautiful Cotswold Village with independent Shops, Galleries, Antique Shops, Restaurants and Cafes. Must visit. Attractions include The Broadway Museum & Art Gallery, The Gordon Russell Museum & Broadway Tower. 10 minute drive from April Cottage Lodge.
Broadway Tower is an iconic folly on the escarpment Broadway Hill designed by Capability Brown. It is situated in a 50 acre estate of parkland. Amazing views spanning 16 counties with super walks alongside the resident herd of red deer. Boutique & Gift shopping. Morris & Brown Cafe serving delicious food. Expresso Bar & Visitor Centre. 15 minute drive from April Cottage Lodge.
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Middle HillBroadway Tower is an iconic folly on the escarpment Broadway Hill designed by Capability Brown. It is situated in a 50 acre estate of parkland. Amazing views spanning 16 counties with super walks alongside the resident herd of red deer. Boutique & Gift shopping. Morris & Brown Cafe serving delicious food. Expresso Bar & Visitor Centre. 15 minute drive from April Cottage Lodge.
A National Trust Property & Garden in the small cotswold hamlet of Snowshill. An extraordinary property created by Charles Wade who embodied his family motto 'Let Nothing Perish' spending his life and inherited wealth amassing a spectacular collection of everyday and extraordinary objects. Has a Gift Shop & Cafe offering drinks & snacks. Very interesting & well worth a visit. 15 minute drive from April Cottage Lodge.
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Εθνική Αγορά Snowshill Manor και κήπος
A National Trust Property & Garden in the small cotswold hamlet of Snowshill. An extraordinary property created by Charles Wade who embodied his family motto 'Let Nothing Perish' spending his life and inherited wealth amassing a spectacular collection of everyday and extraordinary objects. Has a Gift Shop & Cafe offering drinks & snacks. Very interesting & well worth a visit. 15 minute drive from April Cottage Lodge.
Sudeley Castle remains 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. After the end of the Civil War Sudeley lay neglected and derelict for nearly 200 years. In 1837, Sudeley was rescued by the Dent brothers who began its restoration. Sudeley Castle & Gardens is now the home of Elizabeth, Lady Ashcombe and her family. They are committed to the continued preservation of the castle, its treasures and regeneration of the gardens. Well worth a visit. Winchcombe & Sudeley Castle is a 4 mile drive from April Cottage Lodge.
Sudeley Castle
Sudeley Castle remains 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. After the end of the Civil War Sudeley lay neglected and derelict for nearly 200 years. In 1837, Sudeley was rescued by the Dent brothers who began its restoration. Sudeley Castle & Gardens is now the home of Elizabeth, Lady Ashcombe and her family. They are committed to the continued preservation of the castle, its treasures and regeneration of the gardens. Well worth a visit. Winchcombe & Sudeley Castle is a 4 mile drive from April Cottage Lodge.
Jacobean Manor House, Fountain & Water Gardens in the Heart of the Cotswolds. 5 minutes drive from April Cottage Lodge or within walking distance. Beautiful parkland and historic property. See the amazing Stanway Fountain, standing at over 300 feet tall, the tallest fountain in Britain and the tallest gravity-fed fountain in the world. Well worth a visit.
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Stanway House
Jacobean Manor House, Fountain & Water Gardens in the Heart of the Cotswolds. 5 minutes drive from April Cottage Lodge or within walking distance. Beautiful parkland and historic property. See the amazing Stanway Fountain, standing at over 300 feet tall, the tallest fountain in Britain and the tallest gravity-fed fountain in the world. Well worth a visit.
The Lavender Farm & Shop is set in the heart of the beautiful Cotswold Hills overlooking Broadway and the Vale of Evesham. Visit the Farm & Distillery and the Lavender Shop offering all sorts of beautiful products made from this locally grown Lavender. Well worth a visit. 15 minutes drive from April Cottage Lodge.
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Λεβάντα Cotswold
The Lavender Farm & Shop is set in the heart of the beautiful Cotswold Hills overlooking Broadway and the Vale of Evesham. Visit the Farm & Distillery and the Lavender Shop offering all sorts of beautiful products made from this locally grown Lavender. Well worth a visit. 15 minutes drive from April Cottage Lodge.
This charming Cotswold Village known as 'Venice of the Cotswolds' is a must see visit. Ideal for a day out. Attractions include Birdland Park & Gardens, The Cotswold Motoring & Toy Museum and The Model Village, a 1930 scale replica of the village. Bourton is 20 minutes by car from April Cottage Lodge.
Bourton-on-the-water
This charming Cotswold Village known as 'Venice of the Cotswolds' is a must see visit. Ideal for a day out. Attractions include Birdland Park & Gardens, The Cotswold Motoring & Toy Museum and The Model Village, a 1930 scale replica of the village. Bourton is 20 minutes by car from April Cottage Lodge.
Explore the Cotswolds on Horse back. Jill Carenza Equestrian at Stanton offer hacks in the Cotswolds for all abilities. Lessons also available. An exciting way to see the beautiful Cotswold countryside. Well worth it. Only 5 minutes drive from April Cottage Lodge.
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Jill Carenza Equestrian Ltd
Explore the Cotswolds on Horse back. Jill Carenza Equestrian at Stanton offer hacks in the Cotswolds for all abilities. Lessons also available. An exciting way to see the beautiful Cotswold countryside. Well worth it. Only 5 minutes drive from April Cottage Lodge.
Adam Henson's Cotswold Farm Park. Visit the Park to see rare breeds of farm animals and learn about sustainable farming methods. Fantastic for kids. Plenty to do & see. Cafe. Fun Rides. 10 minute drive from April Cottage Lodge.
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Cotswold Farm Park
Adam Henson's Cotswold Farm Park. Visit the Park to see rare breeds of farm animals and learn about sustainable farming methods. Fantastic for kids. Plenty to do & see. Cafe. Fun Rides. 10 minute drive from April Cottage Lodge.
Blenheim Palace is a world heritage site steeped in 300 years of History. Home to the 12th Duke of Marlborough this monumental Country House is an absolute must to visit. Exploring the house, extensive & gardens, rowing on the lakes is such a fantastic day out. This attraction is a 55 minute drive from April Cottage Lodge.
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Παλάτι Blenheim
Blenheim Palace is a world heritage site steeped in 300 years of History. Home to the 12th Duke of Marlborough this monumental Country House is an absolute must to visit. Exploring the house, extensive & gardens, rowing on the lakes is such a fantastic day out. This attraction is a 55 minute drive from April Cottage Lodge.
GWSR operates steam & heritage diesel trains & offers a 28 mile scenic trip through the Cotswold countryside. Trains run to Broadway, Winchcombe & Cheltenham Racecourse. Just a 5 minute walk from April Cottage Lodge. A great way to travel to Cheltenham Races and to visit the villages of Broadway & Winchcombe. Highly Recommended.
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Toddington Station
GWSR operates steam & heritage diesel trains & offers a 28 mile scenic trip through the Cotswold countryside. Trains run to Broadway, Winchcombe & Cheltenham Racecourse. Just a 5 minute walk from April Cottage Lodge. A great way to travel to Cheltenham Races and to visit the villages of Broadway & Winchcombe. Highly Recommended.
A Cistercian Abbey, once the centre of Monastic Life, is a majestic ruin lying in a peaceful setting in the little hamlet of Hailes situated on the Cotswold way. Learn about about the monks and enjoy a picnic in the relaxed tranquil setting. Just a 5 minute drive from April Cottage Lodge. or pay a visit whilst walking part of the Cotswold Way. Hayles Fruit Farm is next door to the Abbey. The farm shop sells local produce, fishing lakes for day fishing, clay shooting available, pick your own soft fruit in season and the Little Orchard Cafe offering home cooked food and takeaways.
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Hailes Abbey
A Cistercian Abbey, once the centre of Monastic Life, is a majestic ruin lying in a peaceful setting in the little hamlet of Hailes situated on the Cotswold way. Learn about about the monks and enjoy a picnic in the relaxed tranquil setting. Just a 5 minute drive from April Cottage Lodge. or pay a visit whilst walking part of the Cotswold Way. Hayles Fruit Farm is next door to the Abbey. The farm shop sells local produce, fishing lakes for day fishing, clay shooting available, pick your own soft fruit in season and the Little Orchard Cafe offering home cooked food and takeaways.
Cheltenham Racecourse is only 9 miles from April Cottage Lodge. Cheltenham, the home of National Hunt Racing, has annual race meetings from October to April. The highlight of the National Hunt calander is The Cheltenhham Gold Cup held at the 4 Day Festival Meeting in March. These 4 days of fabulous racing is a must visit. We are 5 minutes walk from the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway Station whose trains run frequently to Cheltenham Racecourse and daily to the Festival & International meeting in November. Train tickets must be booked in advance. Taxi's are also available to and from the track.
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Ιπποδρόμιο Τσέλτεναμ
Evesham RoadCheltenham Racecourse is only 9 miles from April Cottage Lodge. Cheltenham, the home of National Hunt Racing, has annual race meetings from October to April. The highlight of the National Hunt calander is The Cheltenhham Gold Cup held at the 4 Day Festival Meeting in March. These 4 days of fabulous racing is a must visit. We are 5 minutes walk from the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway Station whose trains run frequently to Cheltenham Racecourse and daily to the Festival & International meeting in November. Train tickets must be booked in advance. Taxi's are also available to and from the track.
A University City steeped in history with many visitor attractions. It is well worth a visit. Enjoy the historic buildings & museums , the many restaurants, bars & cafes, shop until you drop or take in a show. Recommended. Oxford is 1 hour and 10 minutes from April Cottage Lodge.
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Wellington SquareA University City steeped in history with many visitor attractions. It is well worth a visit. Enjoy the historic buildings & museums , the many restaurants, bars & cafes, shop until you drop or take in a show. Recommended. Oxford is 1 hour and 10 minutes from April Cottage Lodge.
Walking in the glorious Cotswolds - The Winchcombe Way, The Cotswold Way, The Wychavon Way or the Rollright Stones Walk Walking is a must when visitng the Cotswolds. With rolling green hills, honey-coloured villages and grasslands full of wildflowers, the Cotswolds are the archetypal English landscape. Enjoy the view on long trails or shorter rambles that are recommended on websites such as the best-walks-in-cotswolds.
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Cotswold Way Start/Finish
Back EndsWalking in the glorious Cotswolds - The Winchcombe Way, The Cotswold Way, The Wychavon Way or the Rollright Stones Walk Walking is a must when visitng the Cotswolds. With rolling green hills, honey-coloured villages and grasslands full of wildflowers, the Cotswolds are the archetypal English landscape. Enjoy the view on long trails or shorter rambles that are recommended on websites such as the best-walks-in-cotswolds.
Mountain Biking in the Cotswolds - One of the Cotswolds greatest secrets is how good the area is for mountain biking. The network of good tracks designated as byways and bridleways makes mountain biking one of the best ways to discover the area. Recommended routes can be found on websites such as mountain biking in the cotswolds.
Road Cycling in the Cotswolds - With an abundance of quiet country lanes and bridleways, the Cotswolds is the perfect destination for cyclists. Although most routes may include a short stretch on a main road or an uphill burst, you’ll be rewarded with stunning views wherever you go. Cycling is a great way to explore the picturesque villages that make up the area, and provides the perfect excuse to indulge in a guilt-free drink and bite to eat in one of the many pubs that line the way. Recommended routes can be found on websites such the-top-cycling-routes-in-the-cotswolds
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Cotswolds
Mountain Biking in the Cotswolds - One of the Cotswolds greatest secrets is how good the area is for mountain biking. The network of good tracks designated as byways and bridleways makes mountain biking one of the best ways to discover the area. Recommended routes can be found on websites such as mountain biking in the cotswolds.
Road Cycling in the Cotswolds - With an abundance of quiet country lanes and bridleways, the Cotswolds is the perfect destination for cyclists. Although most routes may include a short stretch on a main road or an uphill burst, you’ll be rewarded with stunning views wherever you go. Cycling is a great way to explore the picturesque villages that make up the area, and provides the perfect excuse to indulge in a guilt-free drink and bite to eat in one of the many pubs that line the way. Recommended routes can be found on websites such the-top-cycling-routes-in-the-cotswolds
A rural pub and restaurant located in the small village of Childswickham, two miles outside of Broadway. Great service with a warm friendly welcome, specialising in quality food from fresh local ingredients. An extensive menu and a good wine list & a specials board that changes daily. Steak night is every Thursday and Fizz Friday, Every Friday. Great Food and reasonably priced. Ideal for Lunch or Dinner.
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Childswickham Inn & brasserie
Broadway RoadA rural pub and restaurant located in the small village of Childswickham, two miles outside of Broadway. Great service with a warm friendly welcome, specialising in quality food from fresh local ingredients. An extensive menu and a good wine list & a specials board that changes daily. Steak night is every Thursday and Fizz Friday, Every Friday. Great Food and reasonably priced. Ideal for Lunch or Dinner.
Food scene
Stanton is a typical sleepy Cotswold Village with beautiful Cotswold properties. There is no sign of commercialisation, no shop just The Mount Pub which offers good Food & Beers brewed locally from Donnington Brewery.
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The Mount Inn Stanton
High StreetStanton is a typical sleepy Cotswold Village with beautiful Cotswold properties. There is no sign of commercialisation, no shop just The Mount Pub which offers good Food & Beers brewed locally from Donnington Brewery.
Great local Pub with excellent food & drink. Richard, the landlord is the chef, cooking an excellent array of locally sourced home cooked food and Carys, the landlady is out front to welcome you. Within walking distance. A visit to this friendly cotswold pub is a must! Very reasonably priced.
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The Pheasant Inn
Great local Pub with excellent food & drink. Richard, the landlord is the chef, cooking an excellent array of locally sourced home cooked food and Carys, the landlady is out front to welcome you. Within walking distance. A visit to this friendly cotswold pub is a must! Very reasonably priced.
A restaurant, bar, garden and snug to choose from, a dining space to suit every occasion. The menus use locally-sourced, seasonal ingredients for the delicious and innovative dishes. You can enjoy a glass of wine in the comfort of the snug, grab a bite for lunch or book for dinner. Great food, Gastro food prices.
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The Lion Inn
37 North StA restaurant, bar, garden and snug to choose from, a dining space to suit every occasion. The menus use locally-sourced, seasonal ingredients for the delicious and innovative dishes. You can enjoy a glass of wine in the comfort of the snug, grab a bite for lunch or book for dinner. Great food, Gastro food prices.
This popular 16th Century Inn is renowned for its excellent food, serving fresh local produce and fine Donnington ale. The Plough is popular with many jockeys and trainers. Jonjo O'Neills Jackdaws Castle Gallops are directly opposite. If you are early enough you can watch morning exercise. Great atmosphere and food is well priced.
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The Plough Inn at Ford
This popular 16th Century Inn is renowned for its excellent food, serving fresh local produce and fine Donnington ale. The Plough is popular with many jockeys and trainers. Jonjo O'Neills Jackdaws Castle Gallops are directly opposite. If you are early enough you can watch morning exercise. Great atmosphere and food is well priced.
The Swan is a premium pub, bar, and restaurant with its very own garden, centrally located in Broadway. Great for lunch, dinner, or drinks. Serves a delicious range of hearty pub food dishes and a great selection of real ales and quaffable wine.
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The Swan
2 The GreenThe Swan is a premium pub, bar, and restaurant with its very own garden, centrally located in Broadway. Great for lunch, dinner, or drinks. Serves a delicious range of hearty pub food dishes and a great selection of real ales and quaffable wine.
Enjoy a pint of local ale in the Jockey Club Bar, Afternoon Tea in the Sitting Room, or a relaxed meal in the 2 Rosette contemporary Brasserie. Great atmosphere and food.
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The Broadway Hotel, Worcestershire
High StreetEnjoy a pint of local ale in the Jockey Club Bar, Afternoon Tea in the Sitting Room, or a relaxed meal in the 2 Rosette contemporary Brasserie. Great atmosphere and food.
Indian Restaurant serving great food. Dine in or take away. Extensive menus, details on the website.
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The Broadway Indian Restuarant
Indian Restaurant serving great food. Dine in or take away. Extensive menus, details on the website.
City/town information
Cheltenham Spa has lots to offer visitors. Many superb restaurants, bars & cafes as well as extensive shopping. Cheltenham Racecourse has frequent National Hunt meetings for racing enthusiasts & the famous Cheltenham Festival runs annually in March. GWSR Trains run to Cheltenham Racecourse from Toddington Station. Ideal transport to and from the course. Tickets Bookings should be made in advance.
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Cheltenham Town Hall
Imperial SquareCheltenham Spa has lots to offer visitors. Many superb restaurants, bars & cafes as well as extensive shopping. Cheltenham Racecourse has frequent National Hunt meetings for racing enthusiasts & the famous Cheltenham Festival runs annually in March. GWSR Trains run to Cheltenham Racecourse from Toddington Station. Ideal transport to and from the course. Tickets Bookings should be made in advance.
A unique feel good city which combines vibrant contemporary culture with rich history and heritage. Excellent shopping, restaurants bars & cafes. A must visit, thoroughly recommend. Bath is 1 hour 30 minute drive from April Cottage Lodge.
Bath Botanical Garden
A unique feel good city which combines vibrant contemporary culture with rich history and heritage. Excellent shopping, restaurants bars & cafes. A must visit, thoroughly recommend. Bath is 1 hour 30 minute drive from April Cottage Lodge.
A market town often referred to as the capital of the Cotswolds. Excellent shopping, bars, restaurants and cafes. Cirencester Polo Club have polo matches most weekends during the season & visitors are welcome. Well worth a visit. A 45 minute drive from April Cottage Lodge.
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Cirencester Amphitheatre
30 Cotswold AveA market town often referred to as the capital of the Cotswolds. Excellent shopping, bars, restaurants and cafes. Cirencester Polo Club have polo matches most weekends during the season & visitors are welcome. Well worth a visit. A 45 minute drive from April Cottage Lodge.
A University City steeped in history with many visitor attractions. It is well worth a visit. Enjoy the historic buildings & museums , the many restaurants, bars & cafes, shop until you drop or take in a show. Recommended. Oxford is 1 hour and 10 minutes from April Cottage Lodge.
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Wellington SquareA University City steeped in history with many visitor attractions. It is well worth a visit. Enjoy the historic buildings & museums , the many restaurants, bars & cafes, shop until you drop or take in a show. Recommended. Oxford is 1 hour and 10 minutes from April Cottage Lodge.