Albee's Guidebook for The Cotswolds
Food Scene
This great village pub in Quenington is within staggering distance of the cottage.
http://www.thekeepersarms.co.uk
9 locals recommend
Keepers Arms
Church RoadThis great village pub in Quenington is within staggering distance of the cottage.
http://www.thekeepersarms.co.uk
The New Inn is situated in the next door village of Coln St Aldwyns.
http://www.new-inn.uk
29 locals recommend
The New Inn
Main StreetThe New Inn is situated in the next door village of Coln St Aldwyns.
http://www.new-inn.uk
The gardens alone here are lovely and as for the food and service it's wonderful. They also have a spa and a cinema.
28 locals recommend
Barnsley House
The gardens alone here are lovely and as for the food and service it's wonderful. They also have a spa and a cinema.
Fabulous farm shop
http://daylesford.com/locations/kingham-gloucestershire/
273 locals recommend
Daylesford Kingham, Gloucestershire
Fabulous farm shop
http://daylesford.com/locations/kingham-gloucestershire/
This is not only a stunning setting, but they serve the most delicious meals. Be sure to book in advance.
http://www.theploughinnkelmscott.com/
39 locals recommend
The Plough Inn
Chapel LaneThis is not only a stunning setting, but they serve the most delicious meals. Be sure to book in advance.
http://www.theploughinnkelmscott.com/
This is another lovely pub, owned by the same people who own The Plough Inn.
http://thefiveallsfilkins.co.uk/
47 locals recommend
The Five Alls
This is another lovely pub, owned by the same people who own The Plough Inn.
http://thefiveallsfilkins.co.uk/
The most delicious food, but do book in advance as it is very popular.
34 locals recommend
The Bell Inn Langford
The most delicious food, but do book in advance as it is very popular.
If you are celebrating a special occasion, then this is the perfect place to do it. Whilst it's not cheap, the service is superb and the food is exquisite. There is also a lovely garden with views across the valley.
43 locals recommend
The Feathered Nest Country Inn
If you are celebrating a special occasion, then this is the perfect place to do it. Whilst it's not cheap, the service is superb and the food is exquisite. There is also a lovely garden with views across the valley.
This is a lovely old building in a very pretty setting in Swinbrook next to the cricket pitch. It also appears in Downton Abbey.
There is also a lovely little garden with chickens wandering around, plus the food is delicious.
37 locals recommend
The Swan Inn
A40This is a lovely old building in a very pretty setting in Swinbrook next to the cricket pitch. It also appears in Downton Abbey.
There is also a lovely little garden with chickens wandering around, plus the food is delicious.
Take a visit to sample their whiskey and gin and also do a tour of the distillery
81 locals recommend
Cotswolds Distillery Visitor Centre, Shop and Café
Whichford RoadTake a visit to sample their whiskey and gin and also do a tour of the distillery
Stroud has a wonderful farmer’s market on a Saturday morning from 9-2. For delicious baked goods, fruit & vegetables, local cheese, meats and flowers, plus much much more.
130 locals recommend
Stroud
Stroud has a wonderful farmer’s market on a Saturday morning from 9-2. For delicious baked goods, fruit & vegetables, local cheese, meats and flowers, plus much much more.
Delicious selection of deli style food including smoked meats, smoked fish and yummy fishcakes.
http://www.uptonsmokery.co.uk
15 locals recommend
Upton Smokery Shop
Delicious selection of deli style food including smoked meats, smoked fish and yummy fishcakes.
http://www.uptonsmokery.co.uk
Local hotel, restaurant, spa and cookery school
https://www.thyme.co.uk
22 locals recommend
Thyme – Hotel, Spa, Farm & Cookery School
Local hotel, restaurant, spa and cookery school
https://www.thyme.co.uk
Lynwood has six branches in Burford, Cirencester, Carterton, Bampton, Fairford and Lechlade, with Fairford being the closest to Quenington.
8 locals recommend
Lynwood & Co Cafe
1 High StLynwood has six branches in Burford, Cirencester, Carterton, Bampton, Fairford and Lechlade, with Fairford being the closest to Quenington.
Sightseeing
Arlington Row in Bibury is a well know tourist spot and the trout farm is rather fun to take children fishing!
http://www.bibury.com
198 locals recommend
Bibury
Arlington Row in Bibury is a well know tourist spot and the trout farm is rather fun to take children fishing!
http://www.bibury.com
Stow-on-the-Wold
Stow-on-the-Wold is a quintessential Cotswold town
Snowshill Manor is a National Trust property and is a lovely Cotswold Manor House packed with wonderful treasures surrounded by beautifully manicured gardens.
119 locals recommend
National Trust Snowshill Manor and Garden
Snowshill Manor is a National Trust property and is a lovely Cotswold Manor House packed with wonderful treasures surrounded by beautifully manicured gardens.
Blenheim Palace offers so much. They have a variety of events, you can visit the house, the formal gardens, The Churchill Exhibition, The Butterfly House, the maze, take a buggy tour and go for walks around the extensive grounds. Check their website for what's on.
657 locals recommend
Blenheim Palace
Blenheim Palace offers so much. They have a variety of events, you can visit the house, the formal gardens, The Churchill Exhibition, The Butterfly House, the maze, take a buggy tour and go for walks around the extensive grounds. Check their website for what's on.
The Rococo Garden is located just outside the pretty town of Painswick. It is the only surviving garden of the rococo period which is open to the public. They also have a café and shop.
107 locals recommend
Painswick Rococo Garden
Gloucester RoadThe Rococo Garden is located just outside the pretty town of Painswick. It is the only surviving garden of the rococo period which is open to the public. They also have a café and shop.
Broadway Tower is the second highest point in The Cotswolds. The folly has stunning views, there is a nuclear bunker, deer park, plus the Tower Barn for shopping and refreshments.
6 locals recommend
Broadway Tower Country Park station
Broadway Tower is the second highest point in The Cotswolds. The folly has stunning views, there is a nuclear bunker, deer park, plus the Tower Barn for shopping and refreshments.
This is the family home of Lord Faringdon, who looks after the place on behalf of the National Trust. Both the house and the gardens are open to the public, but do check their website as it is not open every day.
19 locals recommend
Buscot Park
This is the family home of Lord Faringdon, who looks after the place on behalf of the National Trust. Both the house and the gardens are open to the public, but do check their website as it is not open every day.
Visit Magdalen Bridge, where you can hire a punt, either with a chauffeur or put your own skills to the test!
54 locals recommend
Oxford Punting
High StreetVisit Magdalen Bridge, where you can hire a punt, either with a chauffeur or put your own skills to the test!
The Classic Motor Hub
Old WallsIf you like classic cars, then this is the place for you!
Regularly voted one of the prettiest villages in England.
http://www.bourtoninfo.com
450 locals recommend
Bourton on the Water
Regularly voted one of the prettiest villages in England.
http://www.bourtoninfo.com
Shopping
This is a gorgeous book and gift shop in the nearby town of Fairford.
http://www.colnart.com
The Coln Gallery
4 High StreetThis is a gorgeous book and gift shop in the nearby town of Fairford.
http://www.colnart.com
The village store at Coln St Aldwyns is the closest shop to the cottage. It also has a coffee shop and a post office.
http://colnstores.co.uk/home
Coln Saint Aldwyns
The village store at Coln St Aldwyns is the closest shop to the cottage. It also has a coffee shop and a post office.
http://colnstores.co.uk/home
Burford has been described as one of the prettiest towns in England. It's full of tea shops, pubs, independent shops and has lovely walks. There is free parking too.
256 locals recommend
Burford
Burford has been described as one of the prettiest towns in England. It's full of tea shops, pubs, independent shops and has lovely walks. There is free parking too.
This is a fabulous factory shopping outlet but it does get incredibly busy, especially at weekends. I would recommend going around 5pm as it is open until 8 pm and the coachloads will have hopefully left by then. alternatively go first thing in the morning.
www.bicestervillage.com
413 locals recommend
Bicester Village
This is a fabulous factory shopping outlet but it does get incredibly busy, especially at weekends. I would recommend going around 5pm as it is open until 8 pm and the coachloads will have hopefully left by then. alternatively go first thing in the morning.
www.bicestervillage.com
Whilst this is a garden centre, it is so much more, with wonderful shopping for clothes, plants, foodie items, plus it's perfect for lunch.
https://www.burford.co.uk
108 locals recommend
Burford Garden Center
Shilton RoadWhilst this is a garden centre, it is so much more, with wonderful shopping for clothes, plants, foodie items, plus it's perfect for lunch.
https://www.burford.co.uk
Getting Around
National Express coaches run a service from London Victoria to Cirencester.
http://www.nationalexpress.com/home.aspx
National Express Coaches
Mill LaneNational Express coaches run a service from London Victoria to Cirencester.
http://www.nationalexpress.com/home.aspx
Kemble Train Station is the closest train station. Connections can be made to Kemble via Swindon or Cheltenham. Contact National Rail enquiries on 08457 484950 or see website www.nationalrail.co.uk
10 locals recommend
Kemble Station
Kemble Train Station is the closest train station. Connections can be made to Kemble via Swindon or Cheltenham. Contact National Rail enquiries on 08457 484950 or see website www.nationalrail.co.uk
Neighborhoods
Fairford is a small town in The Cotswolds with 17th & 18th century stone houses.
The 15th century St Mary's Church is well worth a visit as it is one of the most magnificent wool churches in The Cotswolds.
The Coln Gallery is a wonderful book and gift shop, which is perfect for a potter. Have a meal at The Bull or a coffee at Lynwoods, which makes excellent sourdough bread.
Fairford is two miles away and has a good butcher, two convenience stores, a post office, a chemist, a lovely book/gift/card shop, beauticians etc. On a Wednesday morning there is a lovely market, which is well worth a visit.
25 locals recommend
Fairford
Fairford is a small town in The Cotswolds with 17th & 18th century stone houses.
The 15th century St Mary's Church is well worth a visit as it is one of the most magnificent wool churches in The Cotswolds.
The Coln Gallery is a wonderful book and gift shop, which is perfect for a potter. Have a meal at The Bull or a coffee at Lynwoods, which makes excellent sourdough bread.
Fairford is two miles away and has a good butcher, two convenience stores, a post office, a chemist, a lovely book/gift/card shop, beauticians etc. On a Wednesday morning there is a lovely market, which is well worth a visit.
Art
An award winning art gallery set among stunning landscaped grounds, by Capabilty Brown. It's one of the best galleries outside London. Exhibitions change regularly and include a permanent collection including Marx-Lambert, British Portrait and British Folk Art collections.
There is also the Gallery Restaurant, plus Pod in the Park for takeaway food and a lovely gift shop.
33 locals recommend
Compton Verney Art Gallery and Park
An award winning art gallery set among stunning landscaped grounds, by Capabilty Brown. It's one of the best galleries outside London. Exhibitions change regularly and include a permanent collection including Marx-Lambert, British Portrait and British Folk Art collections.
There is also the Gallery Restaurant, plus Pod in the Park for takeaway food and a lovely gift shop.
Garden
An unpretentious Cotswold Manor House, packed with a lifetime of ecletica and craftsmanship amassed by architect and collector Charles Paget Wade. Beautifully maintained herbaceous garden.
119 locals recommend
National Trust Snowshill Manor and Garden
An unpretentious Cotswold Manor House, packed with a lifetime of ecletica and craftsmanship amassed by architect and collector Charles Paget Wade. Beautifully maintained herbaceous garden.
Arts and Crafts-inspired garden with intricately designed outdoor spaces in the rolling Cotswold Hills.
159 locals recommend
National Trust - Hidcote
Arts and Crafts-inspired garden with intricately designed outdoor spaces in the rolling Cotswold Hills.