Tre’s guidebook
Sightseeing
The 3,000-acre woodland and pasture park is open all year, with a perimeter hedge (claimed to be the largest in the world) planted in the 1720s. Stephen Switzer may have advised on the original plan, and Alexander Pope invested money in the planting, but Lord Bathurst was the park's inspiration. The forest is transected by a goose-foot of avenues inspired by baroque geometry.
55 locals recommend
Cirencester Park
The 3,000-acre woodland and pasture park is open all year, with a perimeter hedge (claimed to be the largest in the world) planted in the 1720s. Stephen Switzer may have advised on the original plan, and Alexander Pope invested money in the planting, but Lord Bathurst was the park's inspiration. The forest is transected by a goose-foot of avenues inspired by baroque geometry.
Cotswold eBikes offer electric bike hire and tours to encourage people of all fitness levels to sightsee in what they say is “the best way to explore this beautiful part of the world”.
Check out their website for further details: www.cotswoldebikes.co.uk
Cotswold eBikes
Cotswold eBikes offer electric bike hire and tours to encourage people of all fitness levels to sightsee in what they say is “the best way to explore this beautiful part of the world”.
Check out their website for further details: www.cotswoldebikes.co.uk
Neighbourhoods
A wide selection of great eatery's can be found in the near by market town of Cirencester, less than five miles away from The Annex. In the centre you'll find an impressive cathedral-like church alongside a pretty cobbled market square, popular high street shops as well as plenty of chic independent shops and restaurants. There's also a large Waitrose and a Tesco where you could stock up on supplies for your stay.
373 locals recommend
Cirencester
A wide selection of great eatery's can be found in the near by market town of Cirencester, less than five miles away from The Annex. In the centre you'll find an impressive cathedral-like church alongside a pretty cobbled market square, popular high street shops as well as plenty of chic independent shops and restaurants. There's also a large Waitrose and a Tesco where you could stock up on supplies for your stay.
Visit nearby Bibury to see one of the Cotswolds' most recognisable streets - the historic 14th century Arlington Row cottages.
198 locals recommend
Bibury
Visit nearby Bibury to see one of the Cotswolds' most recognisable streets - the historic 14th century Arlington Row cottages.
Fairford is a very pretty, small town in the Cotswold hills on the River Coln, 6 miles east of Cirencester, 4 miles west of Lechlade and 9 miles north of Swindon. Nearby are RAF Fairford and the Cotswold Water Park.
25 locals recommend
Fairford
Fairford is a very pretty, small town in the Cotswold hills on the River Coln, 6 miles east of Cirencester, 4 miles west of Lechlade and 9 miles north of Swindon. Nearby are RAF Fairford and the Cotswold Water Park.
Food scene
The Organic Farm Shop and Cafe, only a short 4 mile/10 minute drive away, has a beautiful selection of organic produce and supplies as well as a lovely home wares shop full of unusual/old/reclaimed/hand-painted Indian furniture and artefacts. I absolutely love it in there!
24 locals recommend
The Organic Farm Shop
The Organic Farm Shop and Cafe, only a short 4 mile/10 minute drive away, has a beautiful selection of organic produce and supplies as well as a lovely home wares shop full of unusual/old/reclaimed/hand-painted Indian furniture and artefacts. I absolutely love it in there!
The Falcon Inn, in neighbouring Poulton, is the nearest Pub/Restaurant to us, only 1.7km away. A scenic 30 minute walk or a very short drive will get you to this traditional British country dining pub offering locally brewed cask ales, an interesting wine list and a variety of classic English dishes. Chef/patron Gianni Gray and Head Chef Mark Weeks take their inspiration from the freshest ingredients available from local producers to create monthly changing menus that move with the seasons.
58 locals recommend
The Falcon Inn
London RoadThe Falcon Inn, in neighbouring Poulton, is the nearest Pub/Restaurant to us, only 1.7km away. A scenic 30 minute walk or a very short drive will get you to this traditional British country dining pub offering locally brewed cask ales, an interesting wine list and a variety of classic English dishes. Chef/patron Gianni Gray and Head Chef Mark Weeks take their inspiration from the freshest ingredients available from local producers to create monthly changing menus that move with the seasons.
Located in Barnsley, sits a traditional, Cotswolds village pub with rooms & a friendly welcome, topped with food and drink that really hits the spot! Barnsley is a picture-perfect Cotswolds village, and you can also drive through the grounds of nearby Barnsley Park – with its renowned Arboretum.
The pub has a very good menu and serves assured food using local ingredients. Comfy and welcoming.
55 locals recommend
The Village Pub
Located in Barnsley, sits a traditional, Cotswolds village pub with rooms & a friendly welcome, topped with food and drink that really hits the spot! Barnsley is a picture-perfect Cotswolds village, and you can also drive through the grounds of nearby Barnsley Park – with its renowned Arboretum.
The pub has a very good menu and serves assured food using local ingredients. Comfy and welcoming.
Fun!
The Cotswold Water Park is the United Kingdom's largest marl lake system, straddling the Wiltshire–Gloucestershire border. You really are spoilt for choice as there are so many beautiful lakes to enjoy and fun things to do on them! Home of the largest inland paddling beach in the UK, where open water swimming is safe and encouraged. Hire a kayak, a paddle board or perhaps try wake-boarding! An abundance of inflatable activities available as well as high ropes adventures! Perfect place for kids (big and small) Summer fun here we come!
88 locals recommend
Cotswold Country Park & Beach
Spratsgate LaneThe Cotswold Water Park is the United Kingdom's largest marl lake system, straddling the Wiltshire–Gloucestershire border. You really are spoilt for choice as there are so many beautiful lakes to enjoy and fun things to do on them! Home of the largest inland paddling beach in the UK, where open water swimming is safe and encouraged. Hire a kayak, a paddle board or perhaps try wake-boarding! An abundance of inflatable activities available as well as high ropes adventures! Perfect place for kids (big and small) Summer fun here we come!