Supermarkets and Shopping
The historic town of Winchcombe has a small Co-Op and a Morrisons Daily for your everyday needs. You will also find Vale and Hills butchers, a florist, North’s Bakery and a deli at William’s of Winchcombe. Just outside Winchcombe, Hayles Fruit Farm (3.5 miles) offers a fabulous selection if pick your own depending on the season and has a farm shop and café on site which is popular with walkers in the area.
Eating Out
- The Lion Inn, Winchcombe – classic pub food served in beautifully historic surroundings (1 mile)
- Restaurant 5 North Street, Winchcombe – exquisite food prepared by a passionate chef with a fantastic reputation (1 mile)
- The Mount Inn, Stanton – far-reaching views accompany your meals and drinks at this rural country pub (6 miles)
- The Ivy, Cheltenham – the perfect choice for sophisticated dining in a stunning location (8 miles)
Walks
The Winchcombe Way, a 42-mile figure-of-eight trail centred around the town, offers walkers a great way of discovering the surrounding Cotswold towns and villages section-by-section over the course of a stay, whilst there are plenty of options for those looking for a more casual, leisurely pace within a close radius of the cottage. We recommend the Sudeley Castle circular walk for a relaxing stroll; a 2-mile loop setting off straight from the cottage’s front door, taking you into the grounds of historic Sudeley Castle - a must-visit for any guest. The 2.5 mile walk to Belas Knap, a Neolithic chambered long barrow sat atop
Cleeve Hill, is also a great walk to try from the doorstep, providing you don’t mind the incline.
Sudeley Castle
During your stay at Sudeley Castle Country Cottages you are entitled to free admission to Sudeley Castle and Gardens during the Castle’s open season (except for separately ticketed events). Steeped in a thousand years of history, Sudeley Castle makes for a fascinating day out, not to mention the vast number of events also taking place throughout the year.
Places to Visit
- Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway, Winchcombe – journey through the Cotswolds on a steam train taking in the countryside views (2 miles)
- Hailes Abbey, Hailes – ruins of a medieval abbey with a museum telling its history (3 miles)
- Cotswold Farm Park, Guiting Power – a popular day out for families to meet the rare farm breeds (7.5 miles)
- Broadway Tower, Broadway – enjoy the fabulous views from this iconic landmark and visit the café during your time here (9 miles)
Travel
- Train - Cheltenham Spa Station (9 miles)
- Taxis - Starline Taxis, AndyCars
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