Stow on the Wold and
the surrounding area

Stow-on-the-Wold is known as the antique centre of
the Cotswolds. Its attractive mellow Cotswold stone houses,
the ancient stocks on the green and little passageways date
back to the days when sheep were herded through the market
square in the heyday of the wool trade. Stow was welcoming
visitors before 1107 AD when King Henry I established a town
market. In 1476 King Edward IV granted by Charter two fairs,
which to this day, are held in May and October

The Slaughters - 2 miles
Lower Slaughter, with its beautiful cottages and gentle stream
and water wheel is a must see for any visitor to the Cotswolds

Bourton on the Water - 4 miles
An ideal outing for the family and picnic spot by the river
(which runs through the village), model village,
motor museum, Bird Land and perfumery

Moreton in Marsh - 4 miles
Visit a wonderful market on Tuesdays and
the nearest station to the hotel if needed

Chipping Norton - 8 miles

Broadway - 10 miles
One of the prettiest villages in the Cotswolds, a lovely circular
route through rolling country, incorporating other villages
such as Chipping Campden and Bourton-on-the-Hill

Banbury - 16 miles

Evesham - 15 miles

Cheltenham - 20 miles
A pretty regency spa town with all the best shops, see the
famous clock designed by Kit Williams in the Regent Arcade

Cirencester - 20 miles
Formerly the 2nd largest Roman town after London, visit
the Corinium Villa Museum and Chedworth Roman Villa

Stratford upon Avon - 20 miles
A must for anyone interested in Shakespeare!

Gloucester - 25 miles
The docks are being restored and house a 5 storey
antique centre and packaging museum, or visit the
Beatrix Potter centre close to the 12th Century Cathedral
with magnificent cloisters and stained glass

Tewkesbury - 25 miles
On the River Severn. Walks across the meadows or visit the Abbey
renowned for its beauty, 10th Century with a massive Norman Tower

Oxford - 30 miles
Explore the ancient town of learning with all the beautiful
colleges, the Ashmolean Museum, or go punting down the
river past the meadows and willow trees with spires beyond

Warwick - 30 miles
A fortified town (burh) was first established at Warwick by
Aethelflaed, widow of King Ethelred in 914-6. The town was
fortified against the threat of Danish invasions.

After the Norman Conquest in 1066, William the Conqueror moved
northwards from London to subdue resistance in the Midlands and
Northern England. He founded castles at Warwick and Nottingham,
run by his Norman baron. The castle at Warwick was founded in 1086
and is now considered the finest mediaeval castle in England

Great Malvern - 30 miles
If you like walking, head this way for the wonderful Malvern Hills,
splendid views over Gloucestershire and Worcestershire

Bath - 65 miles
Bristol - 65 miles

Batsford Arboretum - This famous Arboretum is home to one
of the largest private collections of trees and shrubs in the country.
Located 5 miles from the hotel, near Moreton-in-Marsh

Chastleton House - Chastleton House is one of England's finest and
most complete Jacobean houses and completed in 1612. The same family
occupied the house for nearly 400 years with little or no modernisation taking
place. The rules for the game of Croquet were written here. Since acquiring
the property the National Trust has concentrated on conserving it rather than
restoring it to pristine condition. Located near the village of Chastleton,
no more than a few miles from the hotel

Chedworth Roman Villa - The remains of one of the largest Roman Villas
in the country and set in a wooded Cotswold Combe. Over 1 mile of walls
survive and there are several fine mosaics, two bathhouses, hypocausts,
a water-shrine and latrine. Excavated in 1864, the site still has a Victorian
feel to it and the site museum houses objects from the villa. A 15 minute
audiovisual presentation gives visitors an insight into the history of this
fascinating place. Loacted about 10 miles from the hotel, near Northleach.

Sudeley Castle and Gardens - Once the property of King Ethelred the
Unready, later home of Queen Katherine Parr and garison headquarters
of Prince Rupert during the Civil War. The castle houses an impressive
collection of furniture and paintings. Surrounded by magnificent award
winning gardens. Located in Winchcombe, 12 miles from the hotel

Blenheim Palace - Home of the Duke of Marlborough and the birthplace
of Sir Winston Churchill. This magnificent palace is located on the outskirts
of the small town of Woodstock on the A44, approximately 20 miles from
the hotel. Designated a World Heritage site - one of the great buildings of
the World with a superb art collection. Extensive 'Capability' Brown
landscaped Park. The Marlborough Maze - the worlds largest
symbolic hedge maze

Charlecote Park - The House is the home of the Lucy family, begun in
1551 and situated next to the river Avon in the heart of an ancient deer-park
with views to Stratford-upon-Avon a few miles away. Capability Brown
landscaped the grounds, Queen Elizabeth I stayed and Shakespeare
poached deer here. A beautiful house and well worth a visit.
Located 20 miles from the hotel, near Stratford-upon-Avon