Lucie’s Guidebook
Neighborhoods
Our very ‘chocolate box’ Cotswold village with the River Eye running through it. Have a look in St Mary’s Church too, it’s very pretty and the flowers decorating the church are usually beautiful.
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Lower Slaughter
Our very ‘chocolate box’ Cotswold village with the River Eye running through it. Have a look in St Mary’s Church too, it’s very pretty and the flowers decorating the church are usually beautiful.
Our neighbouring village is another beautiful postcard worthy Cotswold village. It's only a 15 minute walk away across 3 fields. Lords of the Manor hotel is in Upper Slaughter so you can stop off for a drink on the terrace and enjoy the views of the rolling countryside.
To walk to Upper Slaughter; turn right out of our driveway. Before you reach The Mill turn right along the footpath. Keep walking along the path, across 3 fields and you'll reach Upper Slaughter. The last field take you down a hill, left through a gate and across a little bridge then up an alleyway. At the road turn right down the hill, then take the next left to follow the road to the ford. Cross the ford, and up the steep hill you'll see a little alleyway on the right after Chapel House. That takes you to Upper Slaughter church which is worth a visit. You can then walk down the main path from the church to the village square. Directly across the square from you is Lords of the Manor. To get home again turn right out of Lords of the Manor and at the end of the stone wall turn right back down the alleyway and through the same fields again.
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Upper Slaughter
Our neighbouring village is another beautiful postcard worthy Cotswold village. It's only a 15 minute walk away across 3 fields. Lords of the Manor hotel is in Upper Slaughter so you can stop off for a drink on the terrace and enjoy the views of the rolling countryside.
To walk to Upper Slaughter; turn right out of our driveway. Before you reach The Mill turn right along the footpath. Keep walking along the path, across 3 fields and you'll reach Upper Slaughter. The last field take you down a hill, left through a gate and across a little bridge then up an alleyway. At the road turn right down the hill, then take the next left to follow the road to the ford. Cross the ford, and up the steep hill you'll see a little alleyway on the right after Chapel House. That takes you to Upper Slaughter church which is worth a visit. You can then walk down the main path from the church to the village square. Directly across the square from you is Lords of the Manor. To get home again turn right out of Lords of the Manor and at the end of the stone wall turn right back down the alleyway and through the same fields again.
Sightseeing
It’s under 10 mins away by car but also walkable from our village along footpaths and through fields. It has so many great places to eat and lots of shops.
Stow Farmers Market is on the 2nd Thursday of each month, plus last Thursday from April to September, 9am-1pm. Where: Market Square, Stow-on-the-Wold, GL54 1BL
The best cafe is The Hive for delicious cakes. Our favourite Stow restaurants are The Porch House, The Sheep, The Butchers Block and The Bell which are all on Sheep Street.
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Stow-on-the-Wold
It’s under 10 mins away by car but also walkable from our village along footpaths and through fields. It has so many great places to eat and lots of shops.
Stow Farmers Market is on the 2nd Thursday of each month, plus last Thursday from April to September, 9am-1pm. Where: Market Square, Stow-on-the-Wold, GL54 1BL
The best cafe is The Hive for delicious cakes. Our favourite Stow restaurants are The Porch House, The Sheep, The Butchers Block and The Bell which are all on Sheep Street.
27 mins North. A really lovely town to visit with beautiful buildings, plenty of interesting shops, restaurants and cafes. A nice place to spend an afternoon. Be sure to check out the Broadway Deli. Our favourite restaurant there is The Lygon Arms, halfway down the high street on the right.
Parking can be tricky but there’s a large pay and display at the bottom of the high street. Turn left onto Church Street (opposite the Swan Pub) then take the 2nd left onto Church Close.
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Broadway
27 mins North. A really lovely town to visit with beautiful buildings, plenty of interesting shops, restaurants and cafes. A nice place to spend an afternoon. Be sure to check out the Broadway Deli. Our favourite restaurant there is The Lygon Arms, halfway down the high street on the right.
Parking can be tricky but there’s a large pay and display at the bottom of the high street. Turn left onto Church Street (opposite the Swan Pub) then take the 2nd left onto Church Close.
23 mins North. The views from the top are fantastic, although the covid precautions are apparently making very long queues to go up the tower. The views from the base of the tower are still worth a look though if you’re enroute to Broadway.
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Ganga til Broadway Tower
Middle Hill23 mins North. The views from the top are fantastic, although the covid precautions are apparently making very long queues to go up the tower. The views from the base of the tower are still worth a look though if you’re enroute to Broadway.
25 mins NW. Snowshill is known for its lavender, but it’s a very beautiful village to have a little drive around.
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Snowshill
25 mins NW. Snowshill is known for its lavender, but it’s a very beautiful village to have a little drive around.
25 mins NW. The lavender is harvested at the end of July so for the beautiful lavender fields photos it’s best to visit before it’s cut.
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Cotswold Ljómalitur
25 mins NW. The lavender is harvested at the end of July so for the beautiful lavender fields photos it’s best to visit before it’s cut.
18 mins SE. The high street is packed with quaint old buildings and lots of little stand alone shops perfect for picking up a few Cotswold souvenirs. Lynwoods Cafe at the top of the hill is a great lunch choice, or Huffkins halfway up the hill is pretty good too.
There is a car park which is 2nd turning on your left after you’ve come over the bridge. It’s down Church Lane at the end on the left. There are lots of ducks next to the car park if you’d like to take some duck food with you.
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Burford
18 mins SE. The high street is packed with quaint old buildings and lots of little stand alone shops perfect for picking up a few Cotswold souvenirs. Lynwoods Cafe at the top of the hill is a great lunch choice, or Huffkins halfway up the hill is pretty good too.
There is a car park which is 2nd turning on your left after you’ve come over the bridge. It’s down Church Lane at the end on the left. There are lots of ducks next to the car park if you’d like to take some duck food with you.
30 mins SW. The largest town in the Cotswolds. You could have a fabulous walk through Cirencester Park which is part of The Bathurst Estate and then stop off for a relaxed lunch at Jack's Cafe. Or if you’re looking for something a little different try Made by Bob’s in The Corn Hall. It serves amazing food that you can watch the chefs prepare in front of you. There are lots of quirky little shops to look around on Black Jack Street.
The Brewery Car Park usually has spaces and is very central.
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Cirencester
30 mins SW. The largest town in the Cotswolds. You could have a fabulous walk through Cirencester Park which is part of The Bathurst Estate and then stop off for a relaxed lunch at Jack's Cafe. Or if you’re looking for something a little different try Made by Bob’s in The Corn Hall. It serves amazing food that you can watch the chefs prepare in front of you. There are lots of quirky little shops to look around on Black Jack Street.
The Brewery Car Park usually has spaces and is very central.
32 mins NE. We’ve not been here yet, but we’ve had it recommended to us and it’s on our ‘must visit’ list. If you go then please do let us know what you think of it. You will need to book in advance as it's very over subscribed.
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Cotswolds Distillery Visitor Centre, Shop and Café
Whichford Road32 mins NE. We’ve not been here yet, but we’ve had it recommended to us and it’s on our ‘must visit’ list. If you go then please do let us know what you think of it. You will need to book in advance as it's very over subscribed.
25 mins North. A lovely day out riding the steam trains which you can join from Broadway. The route then takes you through Toddington and Winchcombe before arriving at Cheltenham Race Course. You can enjoy a 'Rail Ale' or tea and cake on your journey while you watch the countryside go by.
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Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway
Station Cottages25 mins North. A lovely day out riding the steam trains which you can join from Broadway. The route then takes you through Toddington and Winchcombe before arriving at Cheltenham Race Course. You can enjoy a 'Rail Ale' or tea and cake on your journey while you watch the countryside go by.
28 mins North. An English vineyard in the beautiful Cotswolds near the very pretty village of Chipping Campden. This is a family run business running tours and wine tasting. There's also the option to add lunch which consists of local hams, cheeses, chutneys, crusty bread and salad plus an extra glass of your favourite still wines!
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Little Oak Vineyard
Paxford Road28 mins North. An English vineyard in the beautiful Cotswolds near the very pretty village of Chipping Campden. This is a family run business running tours and wine tasting. There's also the option to add lunch which consists of local hams, cheeses, chutneys, crusty bread and salad plus an extra glass of your favourite still wines!
Food scene
5 min walk. Great afternoon tea, a gin bar and a fabulous restaurant. You can even play croquet on the lawn in the summer and it’s only a few minutes on foot from our front door.
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The Slaughters Manor House
5 min walk. Great afternoon tea, a gin bar and a fabulous restaurant. You can even play croquet on the lawn in the summer and it’s only a few minutes on foot from our front door.
5 mins walk. Great for Sunday lunch. We tend to book in the bar area as the restaurant is quite formal. In the winter ask for a table next to the fire. The normal lunches are quite overpriced for the quality of the food, but it’s very convenient.
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The Slaughters Country Inn
5 mins walk. Great for Sunday lunch. We tend to book in the bar area as the restaurant is quite formal. In the winter ask for a table next to the fire. The normal lunches are quite overpriced for the quality of the food, but it’s very convenient.
9 mins SW in Cold Aston. A lovely Cotswold pub serving great food. Less than 10 mins drive but easily walkable too.
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The Plough Inn
Chapel Lane9 mins SW in Cold Aston. A lovely Cotswold pub serving great food. Less than 10 mins drive but easily walkable too.
9 mins NE in Stow. Originally built in 975 AD it’s reputed to be Britain’s oldest Inn. They have a restaurant a cozy restaurant or a more light and airy conservatory. The food is excellent and there’s always a nice welcoming atmosphere there.
If you’re struggling to park there is a pay and display at the bottom of the street of shops on the right. It’s a 5 min walk back to the restaurant.
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The Porch House
1 Digbeth St9 mins NE in Stow. Originally built in 975 AD it’s reputed to be Britain’s oldest Inn. They have a restaurant a cozy restaurant or a more light and airy conservatory. The food is excellent and there’s always a nice welcoming atmosphere there.
If you’re struggling to park there is a pay and display at the bottom of the street of shops on the right. It’s a 5 min walk back to the restaurant.
9 mins NE in Stow. An excellent choice for meat and wine lovers.
If you’re struggling to park there is a pay and display at the bottom of the street of shops on the right. It’s a 5 min walk back to the restaurant.
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Old Butchers
7 Park St9 mins NE in Stow. An excellent choice for meat and wine lovers.
If you’re struggling to park there is a pay and display at the bottom of the street of shops on the right. It’s a 5 min walk back to the restaurant.
9 mins NE in Stow. Great pizzas and a recently refurbished restaurant and bar area.
If you’re struggling to park on the main road, The Sheep do have a car park at the back of the pub or there is a pay and display at the bottom of the street of shops on the right. It’s a 5 min walk back to the restaurant.
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Sheep on Sheep Street
Sheep Street9 mins NE in Stow. Great pizzas and a recently refurbished restaurant and bar area.
If you’re struggling to park on the main road, The Sheep do have a car park at the back of the pub or there is a pay and display at the bottom of the street of shops on the right. It’s a 5 min walk back to the restaurant.
9 mins NE in Stow. Great for lunch or tea and cake. It’s down a side road so it’s best to park in the central parking area of Stow and walk 5 mins to the restaurant. There are lots of little shops to look in on the way back to your car!
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The Hive
Digbeth Street9 mins NE in Stow. Great for lunch or tea and cake. It’s down a side road so it’s best to park in the central parking area of Stow and walk 5 mins to the restaurant. There are lots of little shops to look in on the way back to your car!
The Fox at Oddington
High Street15 mins East. Lovely food in a beautiful village
17 mins East. A lovely place for brunch. It also has an organic farm shop with lots of rather expensive but delicious food.
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Daylesford Kingham, Gloucestershire
17 mins East. A lovely place for brunch. It also has an organic farm shop with lots of rather expensive but delicious food.
20 mins East in Kingham. A special occasion restaurant. Amazing food in a lovely restaurant.
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The Wild Rabbit
20 mins East in Kingham. A special occasion restaurant. Amazing food in a lovely restaurant.
12 mins SE in Nether Westcote. The food and the setting are very special. It’s definitely a special occasion restaurant that won’t disappoint. In summer you can sit outside with stunning views of the countryside.
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The Feathered Nest Country Inn
12 mins SE in Nether Westcote. The food and the setting are very special. It’s definitely a special occasion restaurant that won’t disappoint. In summer you can sit outside with stunning views of the countryside.
18 mins SE. Good food in a lovely old Cotswold pub. The bar area is particularly cosy in winter with the log fires roaring away.
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The Lamb Inn, Burford
Sheep Street18 mins SE. Good food in a lovely old Cotswold pub. The bar area is particularly cosy in winter with the log fires roaring away.
18 mins SE. The best Indian food in the area. It's quite a small restaurant though so you'll need to book.
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Spice Lounge Burford
81 High St18 mins SE. The best Indian food in the area. It's quite a small restaurant though so you'll need to book.
22 mins SE. Perfect for brunch/lunch/afternoon tea with a little bit of shopping on the side. They sell lots of beautiful non-essential things and foodie treats here, as well as plants if that’s what you’re after!
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Burford Garden Center
Shilton Road22 mins SE. Perfect for brunch/lunch/afternoon tea with a little bit of shopping on the side. They sell lots of beautiful non-essential things and foodie treats here, as well as plants if that’s what you’re after!
30 mins SW in Cirencester. It's fun to sit at the bar area enjoying a glass of wine and watch your delicious lunch being created.
The Brewery Car Park usually has spaces and is very central.
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MADE BY BOB
30 mins SW in Cirencester. It's fun to sit at the bar area enjoying a glass of wine and watch your delicious lunch being created.
The Brewery Car Park usually has spaces and is very central.
Unusual Days Out
25 mins SW. This is on my bucket list. If you fancy doing something a little different during your Cotswold trip you could always try Wing Walking at Rencomb airfield.
AeroSuperBatics Wingwalkers
25 mins SW. This is on my bucket list. If you fancy doing something a little different during your Cotswold trip you could always try Wing Walking at Rencomb airfield.
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Stow-on-the-Wold Farmer's Market (2nd & 4th Thurs 9am-1pm)
When: 2nd Thursday of each month, plus last Thursday from April to September, 9am-1pm
Where: Market Square, Stow-on-the-Wold, GL54 1BL
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Moreton-in-Marsh Outdoor Market (Tues 9am-2pm)
The largest street market in the Cotswolds with many stalls selling virtually anything, leather goods, purses, books, fish, produce, pet products, clothing, cookware, etc. Market day is every Tuesday on the High Street 9am - around 2pm.
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Cirencester's Charter Market (Mon & Fri 9am-2pm)
Cirencester's Charter Market is held in the Market Place on Monday and Friday 9am to around 2pm each week.
This market is one of the oldest charter markets in the country, having been mentioned as early as 1086 in the Domesday Book. It forms a vital part of the Town Council's policy of fostering a thriving town centre. It is a shopping experience not to be missed.
Where: Market Place, Cirencester, Glos, GL7 2PE
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Bourton on the Water Farmers Market (4th Sun 8:30-12:30)
Bourton on the Water Farmers & Producers market is held on the 4th Sunday of every month 8:30am-12:30pm). Upcoming dates are 27 Sep, 25 Oct, 22 Nov, 20 Dec and 24 Jan 2021.
Where: Lansdowne Road, Bourton on the Water, Gloucestershire, GL54 2AR