Our Favourite Places
We have spent 5 years discovering local restaurants, pubs, gardens, waterski and sailing clubs. These are some of our favourites which we hope you as a family will enjoy as much as we do.
Watersports
in the
Cotswolds
Waterskiing and wakeboarding for all the family. We love skiing with Sam and Jamie as there is only ever one boat on the lake at a time, book early as they get very busy.
Outstanding sailing club with courses run throughout the year.
Largest inflatable water park in the area - so much fun for everyone.
Local
Restaurants
You are spoilt for choice in the Cotswolds. However, be warned you will often need to book in advance !
The Guardian's Jay Rayner States - "The simple menu at this Oxfordshire pub barely hints at the glories of the food on your plate. It's a class act."
Best pizzas ever?!!
The Telegraph Rates 8/10
'This is very much a foodie pub. They bake their own focaccia every day, infusing The Five Alls with tempting aromas. The menu offers classics – flat-iron steak with lovage and horseradish butter, steak and kidney pie – alongside clever combinations such as crispy duck with pomegranate and mango salad.'
Local
Gardens &
Arboretums
You are spoilt for choice in the Cotswolds.
Book a Champagne and Afternoon Tea and Garden Tour at Highgrove. This is the private residence of TRH The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, near Tetbury in Gloucestershire. His Royal Highness has devoted much energy to transforming the gardens , which are renowned as some of the most inspiring and innovative in the United Kingdom.
The hidden garden of The Cotswolds! Only open certain days.
Quirky garden with a wonderful outdoor Theatre during the summer months.
Local
Gardens &
Arboretums
You are spoilt for choice in the Cotswolds.
Home to one of the largest private tree collections in the country, Batsford Arboretum offers visitors year round interest - from lush, spring colour provided by the beautiful Japanese flowering cherries to autumn’s spectacular natural fireworks display. Wander along 56 acres of wild gardens, paths and streams, enjoy stunning views across the Evenlode Valley and discover the beautiful oriental-influenced statues hidden in glades around the grounds.Freshly-baked food available all day in the Garden Terrace Café; Beautiful, quality plants, gifts and garden sundries and expert gardening advice.
Founded in 1902, Bibury Trout Farm is England's oldest working trout farm set in the historic village of Bibury, in the heart of the Cotswolds. A perfect day out for all ages - come and explore our beautiful grounds (and wildlife!), catch a fish, hire a barbecue, have a round of Crazy Golf, or just relax in our cafe and sample our delicious seasonal menu.
Sezincote is a unique and extraordinary Indian house set amidst the Cotswold Hills. The architecture is in the Mogul style of Rajasthan, with a central dome, minarets, peacock-tail windows, jali-work railings and pavilions. A curving Orangery frames the Persian Garden of Paradise with its fountain and canals. The house is set within a romantic garden - a fine example of the Picturesque style - with pools, waterfalls, a grotto and a temple to the Hindu Sun God. Sezincote was built in 1810 by Charles Cockerell, who had worked out in India, assisted by his brother, the architect Samuel Pepys Cockerell, and Thomas Daniell, the great painter of Indian architectural scenery.
Local
Theatres
You are spoilt for choice in the Cotswolds.
Cirencester
Cheltenham
Oxford