Cotswold Cheese Company, Moreton-in-Marsh

Hunting for cheese (such as the local Berkswell or Fosse Way Fleece?) then look no further than the Cotswold Cheese Company. With a shop in Moreton-in-Marsh and a good online website you can choose from a range of cheeses to thrill your tastebuds: An independent retailer of fine artisan cheeses

Cotswold Cheese Company High Street, Moreton-in-Marsh, GL56 0AW.   t: 01608 652862
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Fox Inn at Lower Oddington

3 miles east of Stow-on-the-Wold is a 16th Century Inn with a good reputation for food and wine in a quiet and charming Cotswold Village:

This Virginia creeper clad, Cotswold stone Inn, with flagstone floor, beams, open fireplaces and collection of antiques is the perfect setting for either a romantic, family meal or indeed, a relaxing break away in this quintessential British Pub.

During the summer months you can enjoy the enclosed, pretty Cotswold garden, lovingly cared for by our neighbours, Ted and Anne. There is also a covered and heated terraced area for al fresco dining.

We offer excellent food from our seasonal menu, which includes the modern and traditional classics, complimented by our large range of fine wines and our selection of real ales, all offered to you in our cosy pub atmosphere.

There are also 3 cosy bedrooms for an overnight stay (or longer) with ensuite facilities.

Fox Inn, Lower Oddington,nr Moreton-in-Marsh,Glos  GL56 0UR

t: 01451 870555

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Hidcote Manor Garden, nr Chipping Campden

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One of England’s great gardens, Hidcote was designed and created in the Arts & Crafts style by the horticulturist Major Lawrence Johnston. It is arranged as a series of outdoor rooms, each with a different character and separated by walls and hedges of many different species. The garden is famous for its rare shrubs and trees, outstanding herbaceous borders and unusual plant species from all over the world. The varied styles of the outdoor rooms peak at different times of year, making for an interesting visit at any time.

Close to village of Mickleton, 4ml NE of Chipping Campden, 1ml E of B4632 (originally A46), off B4081.

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Hidcote Bartrim, nr Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire GL55 6LR
t: 01386 438333
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Cotswold Homemade Meringues

Cotswolds Homemade Meringues

A family run business established over 20 years ago, Cotswold Homemade Meringues supply to the high class grocers, farmshops, hotels and caterers throughout the Cotswolds and continue to expand into different parts of the country. Treated at first as a hobby, Muriel Morrissey developed her own original recipe with only eggs and sugar being used with no additives whatsoever. This successful recipe is still being used, forming the basis of many different shapes and sizes of meringues today. The company is now run by daughters Lisa and Jan.

www.meringues.co.uk
Terretts Mill, New Market, Nailsworth, Gloucestershire GL6 0RF
T: 0118 956 4701 F: 0118 946 4702

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Farncombe Estate courses on Whisky, Music, Arts……

Farncombe Estate is situated in the North of the Cotswolds just outside the picturesque village of Broadway.

The Estate offers weekend leisure breaks, day courses and other events all year round in 300-acres of privately owned Cotswold parkland.

e.g. a Whisky Appreciation Day on Saturday 17 January 2009. This is but one of many events held at Farncombe Estate:

Set within 300-acres of privately owned parkland, we offer weekend leisure breaks, day courses and other events all year round.

Topics covered include Fine Arts, Bridge Holidays, Crafts & Textiles, Music, Food & Drink, Health & Well-being, History, Family History & Architecture, Language & Culture , Literature & Writing, Painting & Drawing, Photography, Walks, Wildlife & Gardens in a variety of formats from a few hours to a short break.

This all day course run by Barry King of For the Love of Whisky “will be structured to take in some of the important milestones in the history of whisky. It will go on to explain the bewildering nomenclature shown on the labels on the bottle of whisky, the various types of whisky, the regions and the influences on taste.”

Barry King runs a specialist Whisky experience company offering tutored tastings such as this and other events for corporate, charity and other groups – see www.fortheloveofwhisky.co.uk/

Farncombe Estate Centre, near Broadway Worcs WR12 7LJ T: 01386 854100

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Cotswold Farm Park, Bourton-on-the-Water

Cotswold Farm Park
A rare treat for all the family and especially children. From Gloucester cattle to Guernsey goats, Cotswold sheep to Crested ducks, there is a rare British breed for every week of the year. Animal audio tour, tractor school, Farm Safari Ride, adventure playground, pets corner, gift shop, and cafe.

The Cotswold Farm Park is situated not far from the village of Guiting Power, near Stow-on-the-Wold in Gloucestershire. Follow brown tourist signs from Stow-on-the-Wold or Bourton-on-the-Water -
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www.cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk
Cotswold Farm Park, Guiting Power, Gloucestershire GL54 5UG
T:01451 850307

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Kings Arms Hotel, Stow-on-the-Wold

The Kings Arms Hotel at Stow-on-the-Wold is a charming 500 year old coaching inn retaining a wealth of original features.  Past guests have included King Charles 1 and it was also used for the location of the BBC’s 1970’s TV adaptation of Thomas Hardy’s ‘Mayor of Casterbridge’. The hotel has a friendly and relaxed atmosphere in which to enjoy award winning food plus a selection of fine wines and ales.

Situated right in the centre of this charming Cotswold town  – plenty of shopping opportunities right on your doorstep – yet peaceful at night.

Kings Arms Hotel, Market Square, Stow On The Wold, Cheltenham, GL54 1AF

t: 01451  830364


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Galileo Organic Farm

Galileo Farm is a  small farm run to Soil Association standards just off the Fosse Way, a few miles from the historical towns of Stratford Upon Avon, Warwick and Leamington Spa.

  All are animals are allowed to range free in pasture.  They are not stressed in there normal life and therefore do not require treating with un-necessary drugs which is the situation with many intensive farms. The farm lies south-east, and adjoins the outside boundary, of the village of Moreton Morrell.  The land comprises of deep clay soils, divided from neighbouring land by a running brook to the west of the holding and mature hedges to all other boundaries except for the Fosse Way.  The farm produces Organic Lamb, Organic Pork, Organic Beef, Organic Chicken, Organic Duck, Organic Geese, Organic Turkey and Organic Eggs.

Galileo Farm On The Hill, Fosse Way, Moreton Morrell, Warwickshire CV35 9DF t:07891 522451

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Compton Verney near Stratford

Compton Verney is Warwickshire’s award-winning art gallery. Since its opening in 2004, it has continued to deliver an exciting international programme of exhibitions and events, alongside a diverse collection of art from around the world. It offers visitors the unique opportunity to view art in the setting of a Grade 1 listed Robert Adam mansion located in 120 acres of spectacular parkland.]

Compton Verney is unique in that it is a place where art, architecture, landscape and learning fuse, to offer the visitor an experience that is completely integrated and accessible.

Compton Verney, Compton VerneyWarwickshire CV35 9HZ  t:1926 645500

 

26 March 2011 to 11 December 2011  Exhibition: What the folk say -contemporary artist interventions

26 March 2011 to 11 December 2011 Exhibition – Family activity Art in the grounds


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Number Four, Stow-on-the-Wold

Recently opened and re-styled, Number Four Hotel & Restaurant  is  on the Fosse Way between Stow-on-the-Wold and Bourton-on-the-Water and ideally placed for both.

Number Four is a contemporary and stylish boutique hotel offering luxury and comfort as well as an unique personal service from owners Caroline and Patricia and their dedicated team, who promise to make sure your stay is an enjoyable one.

In the comfortable and cosy ambience of Cutler’s Restaurant, Chef Patron Brian Cutler and his Team serve English classics with continental influences. With only the best of local and seasonal sourced ingredients, our dedicated chefs produce a range of tasty dishes.

Number Four Hotel & Restaurant  Fosseway, Stow-on-the-Wold, Cheltenham Glos GL54 1JX    t: 01451 830297

 

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Wheatsheaf Inn at Northleach

The Wheatsheaf Inn in the quiet Cotswold village of Northleach has recently upgraded its accommodation and outside spaces-

The Wheatsheaf is a coaching inn, where in years come by weary travellers would rest and recuperate by having a good meal and a few drops of beer or ‘wine’. Today our focus remains the same.

We aim to please our local community by being warm and friendly and providing professional service and interesting food that changes regularly in a family friendly environment.

For people visiting from further afield our goal is to be an exceptional example of a traditional coaching inn; with real locals, great beer, excellent regional food and clean and comfortable rooms.

A great place for a drink, a lunch or a stay in one of their 14 en-suite rooms.

We have 14 rooms which all boast wonderful individual features. The rooms are designed for comfort based around what original features are there. We believe that the key ingredients for a good night sleep are big comfortable beds, powerful showers and rich luxurious bed linen

Being just off the Fosse Way the inn is generally quiet as is the small but delightful village which is worth exploring. The Wheatsheaf also hosts many events – wine tastings, wine and food evenings, clay-pigeon shooting etc
Wheatsheaf Inn, West End, Northleach, Gloucestershire GL54 3EZ
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Farmers Market – Bourton-on-the Water

8.30am – 1.00pm by the Countrywide Stores on the 4th Sunday of the month.

On 3 December 2010 the town holds its annual Victorian Christmas Evening  – a sort of rural late night shopping with all the Christmas lights on show, stallholders in Victorian costume, and a great selection of local produce and crafts, carol singing!. The old tree in the river serves as a focal point. Runs from 6pm to 9pm!

For more info see www.fresh-n-local.co.uk

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Stamford Hall Farmhouse B&B near Ettington

Just off the Fosse Way at Ettington is Stamford Hall Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast.

stanford hall B and BSituated in rural rolling countryside, this grade 2 listed mellow brick built farmhouse can trace its origins back to the late 18th century. It is perfect base for exploring Shakespeare’s Stratford, Warwick & Kenilworth’s majestic castles or the beautiful Cotswolds, alternatively just the place to come and relax in comfortable surroundings.
We are an hour and a half drive up the M40 from London, 40 minutes from Birmingham Airport. Oxford can be reached in under an hour.

Here Alice and James have created a stylish yet homely accommodation which is ideally situated for visiting Stratford-on-Avon and the north Cotswolds. With ensuite facilities and wifi!

For more info : www.stamfordhall.co.uk/ Stamford Hall, Ettington, Stratford upon Avon CV37 7PA

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Oeno wine merchant in Cirencester

oeno home pageA new arrival takes the form of Oeno - an online merchant with a shop Cirencester, Gloucestershire. This is no traditional, stuffy winemerchant, but a stylish and informative way of presenting a smallish range of well-chosen and very interesting wines. Whilst there are some good classics available, there are many less well-known wines and regions – including Sicily, Corsica and Slovenia – predominantly from small growers.

No pile it high – sell it cheap approach here – the wines are elegantly displayed with very good tasting notes – and the opporunity to taste in shop – the shop environment is impressive and prompts you to linger and explore – prices start at about £6.00 – so no bargain basement, but not extortionate for the quality on offer!
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We hold regular tastings in our Cirencester shop with bottles open every Friday and Saturday for you to come in and taste.

There is a Christmas Tasting in Cirencester on 26 November 2010.

oeno 5 Corn Hall, Market Place, Cirencester, GL7 2NY    t 01285 856511

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