Lyneham's guidebook of the Cotswolds

Alice
Lyneham's guidebook of the Cotswolds

Food scene

My absolute favourite pub. The food is out of this world, all locally sourced and seasonal and delicious. The pub itself is also cosy, warm and beautiful. Can't recommend this place enough.
The Bull - Charlbury
My absolute favourite pub. The food is out of this world, all locally sourced and seasonal and delicious. The pub itself is also cosy, warm and beautiful. Can't recommend this place enough.
Another pub with outstanding food in the idyllic village of Kingham. Lovely warm atmosphere and friendly staff. Highly recommend!
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The Kingham Plough
The Green
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Another pub with outstanding food in the idyllic village of Kingham. Lovely warm atmosphere and friendly staff. Highly recommend!
A great pub to walk to for a delicious lunch, situated in the picturesque village of Churchill. A local favourite, their food is outstanding.
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The Chequers
Church Road
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A great pub to walk to for a delicious lunch, situated in the picturesque village of Churchill. A local favourite, their food is outstanding.
Looking for something a little bit fancy, but still in a cosy setting in the idyllic village of Kingham? This fine dining pub has previously held a Michelin star, and is owned by the famous Daylesford farm shop which is just down the road. This very popular pub requires some forward planning as it's often booked up 6 weeks in advance! Unless you visit during the summer where they have walk in reservations available in their pub garden.
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The Wild Rabbit
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Looking for something a little bit fancy, but still in a cosy setting in the idyllic village of Kingham? This fine dining pub has previously held a Michelin star, and is owned by the famous Daylesford farm shop which is just down the road. This very popular pub requires some forward planning as it's often booked up 6 weeks in advance! Unless you visit during the summer where they have walk in reservations available in their pub garden.
A beautiful pub serving delicious local food, with cosy corners and a warm log fire, as well as a sun-drenched terrace for summer days.
The Black Horse, Salford, Cotswolds
A beautiful pub serving delicious local food, with cosy corners and a warm log fire, as well as a sun-drenched terrace for summer days.
19th century pub beautifully restored in 2022 in a quaint Cotswold village just a short drive away or a 30min cycle. Fantastic food using lots of locally sourced ingredients. Gorgeous garden so great for alfresco dinning
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The Fox at Oddington
High Street
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19th century pub beautifully restored in 2022 in a quaint Cotswold village just a short drive away or a 30min cycle. Fantastic food using lots of locally sourced ingredients. Gorgeous garden so great for alfresco dinning
2 boutique farm shops that are a treat for foodies. They’re best known for supplying Soho farmhouse cafes with their sublime food, and famous for their sausage rolls (David Beckham's a fan). The smaller (and most beautiful) location is in the village of Guiting Power, surrounded by excellent walks and cycling routes. They also have a larger farm shop in gagingwell which is a great brunch/lunch spot.
The Cotswold Guy
Church Lane
2 boutique farm shops that are a treat for foodies. They’re best known for supplying Soho farmhouse cafes with their sublime food, and famous for their sausage rolls (David Beckham's a fan). The smaller (and most beautiful) location is in the village of Guiting Power, surrounded by excellent walks and cycling routes. They also have a larger farm shop in gagingwell which is a great brunch/lunch spot.
Just a couple of miles down the road for bread baked fresh onsite everyday (the best bread in the area). They’ve recently opened a lovely little cafe serving delicious brunch and lunch
Rise and Flour Artisan Bakery
Shipton Road
Just a couple of miles down the road for bread baked fresh onsite everyday (the best bread in the area). They’ve recently opened a lovely little cafe serving delicious brunch and lunch
Originally a 16th century coaching inn, this charming riverside pub serves great food in a beautiful setting. Their outdoor dining area is particularly lovely when the garden is in full bloom.
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The Swan, Ascott-under-Wychwood
4 Shipton Rd
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Originally a 16th century coaching inn, this charming riverside pub serves great food in a beautiful setting. Their outdoor dining area is particularly lovely when the garden is in full bloom.
Bakery with the tastiest sweet treats and award winning bread. Very good brunch & lunch also. A favourite pit stop for cyclists.
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Blake's Kitchen
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Bakery with the tastiest sweet treats and award winning bread. Very good brunch & lunch also. A favourite pit stop for cyclists.
If you're visiting Stow-on-the-Wold, a famous Cotswold market town of Roman origin, then Otis and Belle artisan bakery is the place to go if you're feeling peckish
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Otis & Belle
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If you're visiting Stow-on-the-Wold, a famous Cotswold market town of Roman origin, then Otis and Belle artisan bakery is the place to go if you're feeling peckish
One of my favourites, this historic Cotswolds pub has been beautifully restored, and serves delicious pub food. They also have a takeaway menu.
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The Lamb Inn
39 habitants recommandent
One of my favourites, this historic Cotswolds pub has been beautifully restored, and serves delicious pub food. They also have a takeaway menu.

Places to visit

Famous for their fantastic farm shop selling produce from Daylesford estate, with a café and restaurant. They also have various classes (fitness, cooking, wellness), a high end spa, interiors shop and garden centre. A must visit on any trip to the Cotswolds!
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Daylesford Kingham, Gloucestershire
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Famous for their fantastic farm shop selling produce from Daylesford estate, with a café and restaurant. They also have various classes (fitness, cooking, wellness), a high end spa, interiors shop and garden centre. A must visit on any trip to the Cotswolds!
Located in a beautiful stately home, this unique zoo has over 260 different species of animals in 160 acres of landscaped parkland and gardens.
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Parc animalier et jardins de Cotswold
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Located in a beautiful stately home, this unique zoo has over 260 different species of animals in 160 acres of landscaped parkland and gardens.
Home to one of the largest private tree collections in the country. Absolutely beautiful
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Batsford Arboretum
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Home to one of the largest private tree collections in the country. Absolutely beautiful
Famous garden centre that is far more than just a garden centre! Luxury clothing and interiors, homeware, bookshop, children’s store and café with delicious food. Burford town is iconic in the Cotswolds and also a great place to visit.
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Burford Garden Centre station
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Famous garden centre that is far more than just a garden centre! Luxury clothing and interiors, homeware, bookshop, children’s store and café with delicious food. Burford town is iconic in the Cotswolds and also a great place to visit.
The famous Farmshop from Clarkson’s Farm. Unfortunately it gets very busy and you have to queue for ages to get in, so recommend going early and try to avoid the weekends!
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Diddly Squat Farm
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The famous Farmshop from Clarkson’s Farm. Unfortunately it gets very busy and you have to queue for ages to get in, so recommend going early and try to avoid the weekends!

Gardens & stately homes to visit

Jacobean architecture and a building of national significance. Part of the BBC series Gunpowder was filmed there.
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National Trust - Maison Chastleton
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Jacobean architecture and a building of national significance. Part of the BBC series Gunpowder was filmed there.
Situated in the historic town of Woodstock. World Heritage Site with over 300 years of History and home to the 12th Duke of Marlborough and his Family. Often hosting special events and festivals, be sure to check out their website to see what's on
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Palais de Blenheim
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Situated in the historic town of Woodstock. World Heritage Site with over 300 years of History and home to the 12th Duke of Marlborough and his Family. Often hosting special events and festivals, be sure to check out their website to see what's on
Located in a beautiful village and even more beautiful countryside, this garden has breath-taking views. The surrounding area is great for walking and cycling.
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Manoir et jardin National Trust Snowshill
119 habitants recommandent
Located in a beautiful village and even more beautiful countryside, this garden has breath-taking views. The surrounding area is great for walking and cycling.
A tranquil Cotswold estate full of diverse wildlife and England's only surviving 17th century grandstand. Great walking routes around the parkland
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Lodge Park and Sherborne Estate
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A tranquil Cotswold estate full of diverse wildlife and England's only surviving 17th century grandstand. Great walking routes around the parkland
One of the best-known and most influential Arts and Crafts gardens in Britain
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Confiance nationale - Hidcote
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One of the best-known and most influential Arts and Crafts gardens in Britain
Family run garden in the Cotswolds featuring rare plants and shrubs including the world famous Kiftsgate rose.
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Kiftsgate Court Gardens
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Family run garden in the Cotswolds featuring rare plants and shrubs including the world famous Kiftsgate rose.

Things to do

A great local place to enjoy theatre, independent cinema, music, comedy and much more
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The Theatre Chipping Norton
2 Spring St
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A great local place to enjoy theatre, independent cinema, music, comedy and much more
Electric and standard bicycle hire. Ty Cycles will deliver their bikes to you so you don't have to collect them. Perfect to cycle to the local pubs and villages
TY Cycles
Electric and standard bicycle hire. Ty Cycles will deliver their bikes to you so you don't have to collect them. Perfect to cycle to the local pubs and villages
The Living Room Cinema Chipping Norton

Cycling & walking destinations

Great Tew is set in the heart of the beautiful Cotswold countryside and is often described as one of the prettiest villages in England. The famous Soho Farmhouse is also located on the estate. Other nearby villages to cycle or walk round include Sandford St. Martin, Ledwell & Little Tew. If you're feeling peckish the Quince and Clover café offer truly delicious food and cakes.
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Quince and Clover at Great Tew
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Great Tew is set in the heart of the beautiful Cotswold countryside and is often described as one of the prettiest villages in England. The famous Soho Farmhouse is also located on the estate. Other nearby villages to cycle or walk round include Sandford St. Martin, Ledwell & Little Tew. If you're feeling peckish the Quince and Clover café offer truly delicious food and cakes.
Shop handmade pottery before eating at their café, serving seasonal, locally sourced, ethical food. Very good vegan and vegetarian options too. If you fancy a peaceful woodland walk afterwards, Whichford woods is right next door.
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Whichford Pottery
35 habitants recommandent
Shop handmade pottery before eating at their café, serving seasonal, locally sourced, ethical food. Very good vegan and vegetarian options too. If you fancy a peaceful woodland walk afterwards, Whichford woods is right next door.
Iconic Cotswold village, but it can get quite busy on the weekends. Visit early in the morning, and then explore the local villages which are quieter and just as beautiful. Coln St Aldwyns, Hatherop & Quenington are especially worth visiting. Great for cycling although quite a few hills!
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Bibury
198 habitants recommandent
Iconic Cotswold village, but it can get quite busy on the weekends. Visit early in the morning, and then explore the local villages which are quieter and just as beautiful. Coln St Aldwyns, Hatherop & Quenington are especially worth visiting. Great for cycling although quite a few hills!
Just down the road from us, this lovely cafe and farm shop is next to foxholes nature reserve and Bruern wood, which has lots of footpaths through beautiful woodland.
Bruern Farms
Just down the road from us, this lovely cafe and farm shop is next to foxholes nature reserve and Bruern wood, which has lots of footpaths through beautiful woodland.