King John's Palace Guidebook
Shopping
Burford Garden Center
Shilton RoadEIther visit early in the day or early evening to avoid the crowds
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Bicester Village
EIther visit early in the day or early evening to avoid the crowds
Our nearest Market Town with a good selection of supermarkets and other high street stores as well as a bit of history.
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Witney
Our nearest Market Town with a good selection of supermarkets and other high street stores as well as a bit of history.
Great for shopping, eating out and many different festivals (covid allowing).
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Cheltenham
Great for shopping, eating out and many different festivals (covid allowing).
This is in my opinion better than Bicester and well worth a visit if shopping is your thing.
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Swindon Designer Outlet
Kemble DriveThis is in my opinion better than Bicester and well worth a visit if shopping is your thing.
Sightseeing
A must see place for everyone. Plan a full day to visit and then book somewhere to eat on the way home.
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Palais de Blenheim
A must see place for everyone. Plan a full day to visit and then book somewhere to eat on the way home.
A great little stop on the way to Cirencester, take a peak at Arlington Row or just wander by the river.
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Bibury
A great little stop on the way to Cirencester, take a peak at Arlington Row or just wander by the river.
A National Trust property amongst many in the area, but worth a visit if interested in Jacobean architecture at its best
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National Trust - Maison Chastleton
A National Trust property amongst many in the area, but worth a visit if interested in Jacobean architecture at its best
On a clear day the White Horse at Uffington is a perfect day trip.
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Uffington White Horse
Dragon Hill RoadOn a clear day the White Horse at Uffington is a perfect day trip.
Lower Slaughter
An idyllic place just to wonder around
Upper Slaughter
Another Slaughter to wonder around
Lavande Cotswold
A must see when the lavender is in full bloom
Visit this alongside Snowshill Lavender and make a day out.
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Manoir et jardin National Trust Snowshill
Visit this alongside Snowshill Lavender and make a day out.
Tucked away, a beautiful valley leads you to this amazing Villa, great for the children and good walks from here as well
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Chedworth Roman Villa
Tucked away, a beautiful valley leads you to this amazing Villa, great for the children and good walks from here as well
Only a few minutes drive these ruins are fascinating and the dovecote should be discovered as well. The Swan Pub is very handy as well
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Minster Lovell Hall & Dovecote
Minster RidingOnly a few minutes drive these ruins are fascinating and the dovecote should be discovered as well. The Swan Pub is very handy as well
A must see place but only on a clear day to get the most of the views
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Marche jusqu'à la tour de Broadway
Middle HillA must see place but only on a clear day to get the most of the views
Only a short drive from the house this is great for a walk and explore with children. Guests have taken a dip in the river when really hot and the Swan pub is very close if food or drink is required.
18 habitants recommandent
Minster Lovell Hall & Dovecote
Minster RidingOnly a short drive from the house this is great for a walk and explore with children. Guests have taken a dip in the river when really hot and the Swan pub is very close if food or drink is required.
City/town information
A unique old market town with only three entrances to the market square. Lots of shops and places to eat.
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Stow-on-the-Wold
A unique old market town with only three entrances to the market square. Lots of shops and places to eat.
The Hill at Burford is one of the most photographed places in the area with plenty of shops to browse in and a great selection of pubs and tea rooms or takeaways.
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Burford
The Hill at Burford is one of the most photographed places in the area with plenty of shops to browse in and a great selection of pubs and tea rooms or takeaways.
Lots of attractions for the whole family, shops, pubs, tearooms and takeaways
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Bourton on the Water
Lots of attractions for the whole family, shops, pubs, tearooms and takeaways
One of the must see Cotswold towns with honey coloured stone, shops, pubs, tea rooms and some amazing architecture if you wander down the back streets.
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Chipping Campden
One of the must see Cotswold towns with honey coloured stone, shops, pubs, tea rooms and some amazing architecture if you wander down the back streets.
With its wide main street, wander around the shops and tea rooms or treat yourself in the Lygon Arms
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Broadway
With its wide main street, wander around the shops and tea rooms or treat yourself in the Lygon Arms
With its dreaming spires and University tours, Oxford has so much to offer apart from shopping. Check out the Pitt Rivers Museum amongst many other places to visit.
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Oxford
With its dreaming spires and University tours, Oxford has so much to offer apart from shopping. Check out the Pitt Rivers Museum amongst many other places to visit.
Great local shops and antique centres. The Lido for when the sun is shining in the summer, not to mention the "set" - who knows who you might bump into here.
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Chipping Norton
Great local shops and antique centres. The Lido for when the sun is shining in the summer, not to mention the "set" - who knows who you might bump into here.
The home of Witney Blankets, our closest market town for shopping, cinema (when open again) and the Teddy Bear shop of course.
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Witney
The home of Witney Blankets, our closest market town for shopping, cinema (when open again) and the Teddy Bear shop of course.
Cheltenham is a firm favourite for shops, eating places and nightlife (when next allowed)
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Cheltenham
Cheltenham is a firm favourite for shops, eating places and nightlife (when next allowed)
The Roman Ampitheatre hidden away and the Abbey Grounds add to the many shops and eating places for a great day out after a stop at Bibury on the way there or on the way back
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Cirencester
The Roman Ampitheatre hidden away and the Abbey Grounds add to the many shops and eating places for a great day out after a stop at Bibury on the way there or on the way back
Family Attraction
Great for the children or the grown ups who want to see more than just a crocodile, a good wet weather option.
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Crocodiles of the World
Burford RoadGreat for the children or the grown ups who want to see more than just a crocodile, a good wet weather option.
Perfect for the whole family, lovely gardens and grounds, pushchair friendly
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Parc animalier et jardins de Cotswold
Perfect for the whole family, lovely gardens and grounds, pushchair friendly
Le Village miniature
A must for children
On a clear day the views from here are spectacular, pop in on the way to Broadway or Chipping Campden
220 habitants recommandent
Marche jusqu'à la tour de Broadway
Middle HillOn a clear day the views from here are spectacular, pop in on the way to Broadway or Chipping Campden
Adam Henson's rare breeds farm park, a must when the weather is good as much to see outside with tractor rides around the farm.
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Cotswold Farm Park
Adam Henson's rare breeds farm park, a must when the weather is good as much to see outside with tractor rides around the farm.
Pitt Rivers Museum
Parks RoadAlways something unique to see here for all the family
Food scene
Local Pubs and Restaurants or Foodie Shops
Daylesford
Reassuringly expensive but worth a visit for a special treat
A great little find where you can buy good honest produce with a great butcher next door
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Chadlington Quality Foods
5 W EndA great little find where you can buy good honest produce with a great butcher next door
With a large selection of good eating places why not make a day of it, punting on the river then dinner somewhere special
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Oxford
With a large selection of good eating places why not make a day of it, punting on the river then dinner somewhere special
One of our go to local eating places. Food always good and a warm welcome guaranteed
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The Hare
3 High StOne of our go to local eating places. Food always good and a warm welcome guaranteed
Our local non pretentious pub with good wholesome food, an excellent sunday roast that must be booked and a warm welcome.
The Fox Leafield
The GreensOur local non pretentious pub with good wholesome food, an excellent sunday roast that must be booked and a warm welcome.
A shrine to the Mitford family, good walks from here along the river to Widford Church
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The Swan Inn
A40A shrine to the Mitford family, good walks from here along the river to Widford Church
This is our go to fish and chip shop in Carterton which is a few miles but well worth the trip.
Burford Road Fish Bar
17 Burford RoadThis is our go to fish and chip shop in Carterton which is a few miles but well worth the trip.
Sporting Venue
The Festival and the Gold Cup is within easy reach of us and if you have your own helicopter then we can find somewhere for you to park it.
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Hippodrome de Cheltenham
Evesham RoadThe Festival and the Gold Cup is within easy reach of us and if you have your own helicopter then we can find somewhere for you to park it.
Kingsholm Stadium
Kingsholm RoadThe home of Gloucester Rugby.
Experiences
Local Partners that you can book to make your stay extra special.
Bainton Bikes have hire centres in the Cotswolds and can deliver bikes to the house if booked in advance. Information on our partner page which is sent prior to your stay.
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Bainton Bikes
78 Walton StBainton Bikes have hire centres in the Cotswolds and can deliver bikes to the house if booked in advance. Information on our partner page which is sent prior to your stay.
Book your own personal therapist to come and treat you here in the palace. Tried and highly recommended.
Cotswold Mobile Massage
59 Upper Church RdBook your own personal therapist to come and treat you here in the palace. Tried and highly recommended.