dating from the 16th century, this relaxed family-run inn along the a40 road sits on the edge of the cotswolds area of outstanding natural beauty. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. the 10 warm, individually decorated rooms with flagstone floors feature free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, and tea and coffeemaking equipment; 1 room comes with a 4-poster bed. it's 3 miles from the quaint medieval town centre and 7 miles from birdland park and gardens. full english breakfast and parking are complimentary. there's a laid-back restaurant and bar with a fireplace and wood-beam ceilings, as well as a beer garden, a lounge and a sunroom Heathrow Airport 1 hr 16
Kelmscott Manor (22 min) Furnished in Arts and Crafts style, this 17th-century manor was the summer home of William Morris. National Trust - Buscot Park (21 min) Fine, 18th-century NT mansion with water gardens and art by Rembrandt, Rubens and pre-Raphaelites. Cotswold Motoring Museum & Toy Collection (15 min) Extensive collection of vintage cars and motoring exhibits alongside historic toys and a gift shop. National Trust - Chastleton House (28 min) Grand 17th-century family estate maintaining its original charm with a conserved Jacobean garden. St Edward's Church, Stow-on-the-Wold (17 min) Old yew trees flank the north door of this scenic church with a tall tower built in medieval times. Cotswold Farm Park (21 min) Educational venue holding 50 collections of British rare breed animals, with games and activities. The Model Village (15 min) Replica of the Cotswold-stone village of Bourton-on-the-Water, with mini gardens, open all year. National Trust - Lodge Park and Sherborne Estate (7 min) Park featuring a 17th-century ashlar-stone grandstand, 19th-century limestone lodges & wildlife. The Dragonfly Maze (14 min) Classic garden maze & puzzle featuring 14 hidden clues & a golden dragonfly in its center. Birdland Park & Gardens (14 min) Bird life centre with over 500 birds and 50 aviaries plus an interactive discovery zone for kids. Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens (8 min) Family-friendly venue with 160-acre parkland for getting up close with more than 260 animal species. Chedworth Roman Villa (21 min) Scenic ruins of a 4th-century country house with a museum offering guided tours & exhibits. Crocodiles of the World (9 min) Crocodile center with over 15 global species offering hands-on encounters, a cafe & a shop. Cotswolds AONB (8 min) Famous area of picturesque hills & meadows dotted with villages, grand residences & castles. Cogges Manor Farm (18 min) Living museum in manor house and grounds, with demonstrations, tours and animal feeding. |