Dani’s North Cotswolds guidebook
Food scene
Shop, cafe, restaurants, butcher, bakery, creamery, fishmonger, grocer, fruit, vegetables, dairy, wine, cookshop, homeware, garden shop, Bamford wellness spa, & Bamford Barn
273 locals recommend
Daylesford Kingham, Gloucestershire
Shop, cafe, restaurants, butcher, bakery, creamery, fishmonger, grocer, fruit, vegetables, dairy, wine, cookshop, homeware, garden shop, Bamford wellness spa, & Bamford Barn
Lovely café in an old correctional facility built in the 1790s. Great for brunch. Complimentary access to the old prison museum. 15 mins drive.
8 locals recommend
The Old Prison
Lovely café in an old correctional facility built in the 1790s. Great for brunch. Complimentary access to the old prison museum. 15 mins drive.
This hotel has a casual pub and is about 15 minutes walk, in Lower Slaughter.
15 locals recommend
The Slaughters Country Inn
This hotel has a casual pub and is about 15 minutes walk, in Lower Slaughter.
For something fancier, there is a small cocktail bar and a fine dining restaurant. 15 minutes walk, in Lower Slaughter.
11 locals recommend
The Slaughters Manor House
For something fancier, there is a small cocktail bar and a fine dining restaurant. 15 minutes walk, in Lower Slaughter.
A former Michelin starred restaurant on our doorstep in the Lords of the Manor hotel in Upper Slaughter.
9 locals recommend
Lords Of The Manor Hotel
A former Michelin starred restaurant on our doorstep in the Lords of the Manor hotel in Upper Slaughter.
A favourite of ours. On foot it’s probably just over 30 minutes’ walk through the countryside, or about 5 minutes’ drive by car, in Bourton-on-the-Water. Much more of a pub feel, and great food (though worth booking a table if you wanted to eat). They are also currently offering click and collect service on their food menu!
13 locals recommend
The Mousetrap Inn
LansdowneA favourite of ours. On foot it’s probably just over 30 minutes’ walk through the countryside, or about 5 minutes’ drive by car, in Bourton-on-the-Water. Much more of a pub feel, and great food (though worth booking a table if you wanted to eat). They are also currently offering click and collect service on their food menu!
Said to be Britain’s oldest pub, and another pub and restaurant that we’d recommend … 10 minutes’ drive away in Stow on the Wold.
27 locals recommend
The Porch House
1 Digbeth StSaid to be Britain’s oldest pub, and another pub and restaurant that we’d recommend … 10 minutes’ drive away in Stow on the Wold.
We’ve also heard very good reviews of The Stump between Northleach and Cirencester, about 20 minutes drive away - specialising in pizza and pasta. We’re looking forward to our first visit there soon.
22 locals recommend
THE STUMP - CLOSED FOR REFURBISHMENT
Foscross LaneWe’ve also heard very good reviews of The Stump between Northleach and Cirencester, about 20 minutes drive away - specialising in pizza and pasta. We’re looking forward to our first visit there soon.
The Hive
Digbeth StreetBreakfast, brunch, lunch, coffee. 10 minutes drive.
Lovely old inn, with Beer Garden and restaurant. 15 mins drive.
57 locals recommend
The Wheatsheaf Inn
West EndLovely old inn, with Beer Garden and restaurant. 15 mins drive.
Modern British food, with fine dining, a bar and terrace and private dining. 20 minutes drive.
127 locals recommend
The Wild Rabbit
Modern British food, with fine dining, a bar and terrace and private dining. 20 minutes drive.
Delicious prepared food to go by chef Andrew D'Ambrosi. They have recently also been delivering to the area - offering a lovely alternative to cooking! Open Tuesday to Saturday, 1130-1730.
6 locals recommend
D’Ambrosi Fine Foods
1 Digbeth StDelicious prepared food to go by chef Andrew D'Ambrosi. They have recently also been delivering to the area - offering a lovely alternative to cooking! Open Tuesday to Saturday, 1130-1730.
A pub renowned for its horse racing links - with a great range of beers and fresh British seasonal food.
29 locals recommend
The Hollow Bottom
A pub renowned for its horse racing links - with a great range of beers and fresh British seasonal food.
Sightseeing
Kelmscott Manor was the country home of the writer, designer and socialist William Morris from 1871 until his death in 1896. Today it is owned by the Society of Antiquaries of London, and is open to the public on Wednesdays and Saturdays during the summer.
45 locals recommend
Kelmscott Manor
Kelmscott Manor was the country home of the writer, designer and socialist William Morris from 1871 until his death in 1896. Today it is owned by the Society of Antiquaries of London, and is open to the public on Wednesdays and Saturdays during the summer.
At Adam Henson’s Cotswold Farm Park, visitors of all ages can interact closely with the animals and learn about farming, past and present. From Gloucester cattle to Guernsey goats, Cotswold sheep to crested ducks, there's a rare breed for every week of the year. Daily demonstrations, tractor school and farm safari rides, touch barn, adventure playground, bouncy pillows, conservation area, gift shop and café.
With an adventure playground, farm safari, maze and jumping pillows, there’s lots of entertainment for children of all ages. The on-site restaurant, serving seasonal food and Adam’s own beer, is a hit with the adults.
251 locals recommend
Cotswold Farm Park
At Adam Henson’s Cotswold Farm Park, visitors of all ages can interact closely with the animals and learn about farming, past and present. From Gloucester cattle to Guernsey goats, Cotswold sheep to crested ducks, there's a rare breed for every week of the year. Daily demonstrations, tractor school and farm safari rides, touch barn, adventure playground, bouncy pillows, conservation area, gift shop and café.
With an adventure playground, farm safari, maze and jumping pillows, there’s lots of entertainment for children of all ages. The on-site restaurant, serving seasonal food and Adam’s own beer, is a hit with the adults.
On the second highest point in the Cotswolds, the Tower was completed in 1798 and was the brainchild of the 18th Century landscape designer, “Capability Brown” with the help of architect James Wyatt.
220 locals recommend
Walk to Broadway Tower
Middle HillOn the second highest point in the Cotswolds, the Tower was completed in 1798 and was the brainchild of the 18th Century landscape designer, “Capability Brown” with the help of architect James Wyatt.
Medieval castle developed from a wooden fort, originally built by William the Conqueror in 1068
270 locals recommend
Warwick Castle
Medieval castle developed from a wooden fort, originally built by William the Conqueror in 1068
Stratford-upon-Avon
Medieval market town and birthplace of William Shakespeare
Sudeley Castle
Burial place of Queen Catherine Parr, sixth wife of Henry VIII
Exhibiting over 260 different species of animals. The park is set in 160 acres of landscaped parkland and gardens.
442 locals recommend
Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens
Exhibiting over 260 different species of animals. The park is set in 160 acres of landscaped parkland and gardens.
Dedicated Climbing and Bouldering facility, with taster and private sessions, or just ‘rock up’ and climb. Oh, and there’s also a little café…
21 locals recommend
Far Peak Climbing Centre
Dedicated Climbing and Bouldering facility, with taster and private sessions, or just ‘rock up’ and climb. Oh, and there’s also a little café…
Riding School offering expert tuition and scenic rides around the picturesque villages of Lower and Upper Slaughter
15 locals recommend
Bourton Vale Equestrian Centre
Stow RoadRiding School offering expert tuition and scenic rides around the picturesque villages of Lower and Upper Slaughter
Food stores and shopping
It’s about 5 mins drive - we think it’s a lot nicer than most other Coop stores you’ve been to...!
Co-op Food on Station Road, Bourton on the Water, GL54 2EP. It is open 7am to 10pm Monday-Saturday and 10am-4pm on Sunday.
18 locals recommend
The Co-operative Food
It’s about 5 mins drive - we think it’s a lot nicer than most other Coop stores you’ve been to...!
Co-op Food on Station Road, Bourton on the Water, GL54 2EP. It is open 7am to 10pm Monday-Saturday and 10am-4pm on Sunday.
Jaffé and Neale
One of our favourites - an independent bookshop and café
CUTTER BROOKS
Home fashion and gifts inspired by country life, curated by Amanda Brooks
Station Mill Antiques Centre
Station RoadHome to 80 high quality, reputable antiques dealers.
Mash Home And Pantry
1 Market StHomewares, as well as breakfast, lunch, coffee, cake...