Jade’s guidebook
Places to visit
Birthplace of Winston Churchill, Blenheim Palace boasts beautiful grounds to explore for all the family.
657 locals recommend
Blenheim Palace
Birthplace of Winston Churchill, Blenheim Palace boasts beautiful grounds to explore for all the family.
Only a 5 minute drive away from us, Crocodiles of the World is the only crocodile zoo in the UK. A great opportunity to meet the crocodiles and other creatures and see them being fed.
66 locals recommend
Crocodiles of the World
Burford RoadOnly a 5 minute drive away from us, Crocodiles of the World is the only crocodile zoo in the UK. A great opportunity to meet the crocodiles and other creatures and see them being fed.
Only 15 minutes from us, Cotswold Wildlife Park is a great day out - lots of wildlife and beautiful gardens. The park also has a great play area for children.
442 locals recommend
Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens
Only 15 minutes from us, Cotswold Wildlife Park is a great day out - lots of wildlife and beautiful gardens. The park also has a great play area for children.
Home of Adam Henson from Countryfile - Cotswold Farm Park is a great day out for the family. With tractor rides, animals to feed and plenty to do around the park.
251 locals recommend
Cotswold Farm Park
Home of Adam Henson from Countryfile - Cotswold Farm Park is a great day out for the family. With tractor rides, animals to feed and plenty to do around the park.
A truly picturesque Cotswold village. Arlington Row is one of the most photographed areas of the Cotswolds.
198 locals recommend
Bibury
A truly picturesque Cotswold village. Arlington Row is one of the most photographed areas of the Cotswolds.
Visit Hook Norton Brewery and experience the sights and sounds of brewing the Hooky way. Book a brewery tour, pop in for breakfast or lunch in their Malthouse Kitchen and browse the brewery shop & museum.
51 locals recommend
Hook Norton Brewery
Brewery LaneVisit Hook Norton Brewery and experience the sights and sounds of brewing the Hooky way. Book a brewery tour, pop in for breakfast or lunch in their Malthouse Kitchen and browse the brewery shop & museum.
Stylish garden centre with rustic chic home interiors and a gift shop, plus a cafe and art gallery.
108 locals recommend
Burford Garden Center
Shilton RoadStylish garden centre with rustic chic home interiors and a gift shop, plus a cafe and art gallery.
Sudeley Castle is a Grade I listed castle in the parish of Sudeley, in the Cotswolds, near to the medieval market town of Winchcombe, Gloucestershire. The castle has 10 notable gardens covering some 15 acres within a 1,200-acre estate nestled within the Cotswold hills.
248 locals recommend
Sudeley Castle
Sudeley Castle is a Grade I listed castle in the parish of Sudeley, in the Cotswolds, near to the medieval market town of Winchcombe, Gloucestershire. The castle has 10 notable gardens covering some 15 acres within a 1,200-acre estate nestled within the Cotswold hills.
An open-air shopping destination in the heart of the Oxfordshire countryside, Bicester Village offers exceptional year-round savings in more than 150 boutiques of the world’s best brands at prices you’ll love!
413 locals recommend
Bicester Village
An open-air shopping destination in the heart of the Oxfordshire countryside, Bicester Village offers exceptional year-round savings in more than 150 boutiques of the world’s best brands at prices you’ll love!
Private members' club set in 100 acres of Oxfordshire countryside near Chipping Norton, with restaurants, a pool, spa and gym.
88 locals recommend
Soho Farmhouse
Private members' club set in 100 acres of Oxfordshire countryside near Chipping Norton, with restaurants, a pool, spa and gym.
Located in the picturesque village of Bourton on the Water, the Cotswold Motoring Museum is a fascinating journey through the 20th century that the whole family can enjoy. The Museum is bulging with great cars, quaint caravans, precarious looking motorcycles, enamel signs and an intriguing collection of motoring curiosities! Brum, the BBC TV's little super hero car whose adventures start and end at the museum can be found here every day.
27 locals recommend
Cotswold Motoring Museum
Sherborne StreetLocated in the picturesque village of Bourton on the Water, the Cotswold Motoring Museum is a fascinating journey through the 20th century that the whole family can enjoy. The Museum is bulging with great cars, quaint caravans, precarious looking motorcycles, enamel signs and an intriguing collection of motoring curiosities! Brum, the BBC TV's little super hero car whose adventures start and end at the museum can be found here every day.
Visit and tour the home of 'Hawkstone Lager', produced in partnership with Jeremy Clarkson, which is rapidly becoming one of the nation's favourite premium lagers. Whilst tasting of the range, which includes Kaleb Cooper's 'Hawkstone Cider', you'll learn all about the meticulous processes that go into making each of them 'hard to make, easy to drink'. Head to our website to view available tour dates and reserve your space. You can also visit our on-site bar, the 'Hawkstone Arms', to enjoy fresh pints of Hawkstone alongside food from local pop-up kitchens.
The Cotswold Brewing Company
Stow RoadVisit and tour the home of 'Hawkstone Lager', produced in partnership with Jeremy Clarkson, which is rapidly becoming one of the nation's favourite premium lagers. Whilst tasting of the range, which includes Kaleb Cooper's 'Hawkstone Cider', you'll learn all about the meticulous processes that go into making each of them 'hard to make, easy to drink'. Head to our website to view available tour dates and reserve your space. You can also visit our on-site bar, the 'Hawkstone Arms', to enjoy fresh pints of Hawkstone alongside food from local pop-up kitchens.
Places to eat
Organic farmshop selling organic artisan made cheese breads, chutneys and preserves as well as an abundance of organic fruit and vegetables. Cafés and restaurants serve seasonal plates and fresh produce made and grown on the farm. There is also a nature-inspired homeware shop plus sustainable cookery and floristry classes for all ages. Bamford Spa offer holistic treatments.
273 locals recommend
Daylesford Kingham, Gloucestershire
Organic farmshop selling organic artisan made cheese breads, chutneys and preserves as well as an abundance of organic fruit and vegetables. Cafés and restaurants serve seasonal plates and fresh produce made and grown on the farm. There is also a nature-inspired homeware shop plus sustainable cookery and floristry classes for all ages. Bamford Spa offer holistic treatments.
The hub of the village in Clanfield, Blake’s is family run bakery-café, food store & Post Office. They make a selection of cakes and savouries, sandwiches and hot food to order with the most amazing cinnamon buns! Well worth a visit for brunch whilst staying with us.
16 locals recommend
Blake's Kitchen
The hub of the village in Clanfield, Blake’s is family run bakery-café, food store & Post Office. They make a selection of cakes and savouries, sandwiches and hot food to order with the most amazing cinnamon buns! Well worth a visit for brunch whilst staying with us.
Diddly Squat Farm Shop is a small barn full of good, no-nonsense things you'll like! Made famous by the Amazon series 'Clarkson's Farm' - you may even see Jeremy, Caleb, or Gerald!
68 locals recommend
Diddly Squat Farm
Diddly Squat Farm Shop is a small barn full of good, no-nonsense things you'll like! Made famous by the Amazon series 'Clarkson's Farm' - you may even see Jeremy, Caleb, or Gerald!
Located on the main High Street in the attractive Cotswold town of Burford - Indian restaurant and takeaway.
12 locals recommend
Spice Lounge Burford
81 High StLocated on the main High Street in the attractive Cotswold town of Burford - Indian restaurant and takeaway.
Lovely pub, with cosy interconnecting rooms. There’s a huge fireplace in the bar, low beamed ceilings and some very well sourced art and artefacts. Excellent food!
39 locals recommend
The Lamb Inn
Lovely pub, with cosy interconnecting rooms. There’s a huge fireplace in the bar, low beamed ceilings and some very well sourced art and artefacts. Excellent food!
Hunters Cakery
95 High StreetCafes in Burford and Witney selling delicious home made cakes.
Inspired by the classic American roadside pit-stop, Mollie’s Diner combines cool Soho House design and a buzzy open kitchen with chrome, Cadillac booths and crowd-pleasing comfort food: double burgers, plant burgers and hot wings, waffles, shakes and bottomless coffee.
12 locals recommend
Mollie's Motel & Diner
A420Inspired by the classic American roadside pit-stop, Mollie’s Diner combines cool Soho House design and a buzzy open kitchen with chrome, Cadillac booths and crowd-pleasing comfort food: double burgers, plant burgers and hot wings, waffles, shakes and bottomless coffee.