Lynwood & Co

Café

Lechlade, Fairford & Burford

Lynwood & Co. has brought the down-to-earth and family-oriented coffee culture of Sydney to the Cotswolds. Their award winning Lechlade & Fairford cafes serve independent coffee and locally sourced, homemade food and everyone is welcome, no matter what age you are or how many legs you have.

 01285 711 117

 contact@lynwoodandco.com

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The Five Alls

Pub & Restaurant

Filkins 

Head chef, Sebastian Snow, pays great attention to meticulously sourcing high quality seasonal ingredients from a wide variety of the Cotswolds’ artisan producers.  A visit to the Five Alls at Filkins is highly recommended by us during your StayCotswold.  The monthly-changing à la carte menu of generous and earthy ‘turf to table’ dishes with Italian influences are worth travelling for.

01367 860 875

info@thefiveallsfilkins.co.uk

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The Plough Inn

Pub & Restaurant

Kelmscott

Sitting in the rural village of Kelmscott, this traditional stone inn is a 7-minute walk from the River Thames Path. Dedicated to showcasing the best locally sourced, seasonal produce on a  daily-changing menu of modern British comfort cooking, The Plough is well worth seeking out.  The delightful, cottage-style garden is perfect for summer dining while the log fires in the restaurant and bar roar in the winter months.

01367 253 543

info@theploughinnkelmscott.com

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The Bull Hotel

Pub & Restaurant

Fairford

Enjoy a delicious meal at the grade II-listed coaching inn situated in Fairford which serves local craft beers, spirits and great wines in the restaurant and traditional pub bar with open fires. There’s also a traditional, vaulted barn, The Bull Room, which can be hired for weddings and parties for up to 60 guests.

01285 712 535

 info@thebullhotelfairford.co.uk

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The Cotswold Plough Hotel, Restaurant & Gin Pantry

Pub & Restaurant

Clanfield

The Cotswold Plough is located in the pretty village of Clanfield, 5 miles from Burford. Not only does The Cotswold Plough provide mouth-watering dishes and local ales. Lunch, afternoon tea and dinner, can be served on the terrace in the summer or next to roaring fire in the winter. They have a fabulous Gin Pantry with hundreds of Gins from around the world and even their own brand Gin In A Tin.

A must if you are in the area.

01367 810 222

bookings@thecotswoldplough.co.uk

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Upton Firehouse

Restaurant

Upton, near Burford

A traditional smokery with a restaurant and shop just outside Burford, from which you can buy smoked meats, fish, game and ingredients alongside delicious, complementary food and wine. Their take on informal dining - enjoy superbly marinated meats and fish cooked on their awesome "live fire" BBQ and served as a buffet in a relaxed environment.

01993 823 612

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The Angel

Pub & Restaurant

Burford

Situated just off Burford high street, The Angel is a 16th century pub and restaurant where you can enjoy a tipple from the local Hook Norton Brewery or a delicious meal from their varied menu. Families and dogs are welcome too. The Angel are kindly offering StayCotswold guests a 125ml glass of house wine when purchased with a meal.

01993 822 714

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The Wychwood Inn

Pub & Restaurant

Shipton-under-Wychwood

Enjoy a drink or delicious meal at the Wychwood Inn, the beautifully refurbished country inn situated in the heart of Shipton-under-Wychwood with a rustic bar and restaurant plus large garden. Dogs are welcome in the bar area. 

 01993 831 185

 mail@thewychwoodinn.com

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Far Peak Climbing

Attraction

Near Northleach 

Far Peak Climbing Centre is a superb dedicated climbing facility, offering indoor climbing and bouldering for all ages and abilities and outdoor climbing on our 15m tower.  We welcome all climbers whatever your level and experience. Whether you want to push your limits, improve your technique and fitness or just relax with friends, our centre has something for you. We run regular courses and tasters, or you can Pay & Play for as long as you like during regular opening times.

Far Peak Climbing Centre is part of the Far Peak Estate GL54 3JL, about a mile from Northleach just off the A429 Fosseway to Cirencester.

Facilities Include:

• Dedicated indoor climbing and bouldering area
• Kids climbing area suitable for age 3+
• Massive 15 metre outdoor climbing tower with auto belays
• Outdoor low ropes course set in woodlands for the kids to explore
• The Hayloft Café and Deli serving freshly prepared meals, snacks and great coffee

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Barbury Shooting School

Attraction

Near Wroughton

Barbury Shooting School is situated on the Marlborough Downs just minutes from junction 15 of the M4. We are open 7 days a week for practice sessions, tuition, parties and corporate events. As well as Clay Shooting we also
offer other activities including Archery, Air Rifles and Simulated Game Days.

01793 940 420

enquiries@barburyshoot.com

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The Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens

Attraction

Near Burford

Stroll around the Park and get eye-to-eye with giraffe, walk with lemurs or watch rhinos graze on the gothic Manor House lawns. Take a ride on Bella the train (April-October) or explore the large tree house adventure playground. Pet the goats in the Children's Farmyard, have lunch in the café or peek inside the Reptile House with snakes, anacondas, lizards and crocodiles.

Explore the Tropical House with the feel of the rainforest with free-roaming sloths, birds and bats. The stunning gardens, themed borders, exotic planting and seasonal displays, make a beautiful backdrop to the animals. Don’t miss daily penguin talk and feed at (11am and 3pm) and Lemur Talk at 12 noon.
  

With over 260 different animal species in over 120 acres, there’s plenty of space to relax and get closer to wildlife!

01993 823 006

enquiries@cotswoldwildlifepark.co.uk

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Corinium Museum

Attraction

Cirencester 

Located at the heart of Cirencester, the ‘Capital of the Cotswolds’. The Corinium Museum’s principal collection consists of the highly significant finds from the Roman town of Corinium Dobunnorum. However, the museum today is much more than that, taking the visitor on a journey through time and charting the development of the Cotswolds from its prehistoric landscape to the modern day.

01285 655 611

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The Cotswold Farm Park

Attraction

Guiting Power

The Cotswold Farm Park is an award-winning visitor attraction on the outskirts of Guiting Power, Gloucestershire – on top of the Cotswolds. It is run by farmer and TV presenter Adam Henson and his business partner Duncan Andrews. The Cotswold Farm Park is dedicated to preserving rare breed farm animals and delivering the best of British farming through sustainable methods.  

As the home of rare breed conservation, visitors can interact closely with the animals and meet over 50 flocks and herds of farm animals, including Gloucestershire Old Spot Pigs and Highland cattle.

There are plenty of activities for all ages, including rabbits and guinea pigs to stroke, lambs and goat kids to bottle feed, seasonal demonstrations (lambing, shearing or milking), farm safari ride, The Rare Breeds Through History Walk and play areas both indoors and outside for children.

The Farm Park also features an on-site restaurant serving seasonal food and a gift shop which sells various merchandise, including souvenirs, local meats and produce.

info@cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk

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Batsford Arboretum

Attraction

Near Moreton-in-Marsh 

With 56 acres to explore, it’s easy to lose yourself among the leafy glades, find a quiet spot to soak up the sunshine or marvel at the stunning views across the Evenlode Valley at Batsford Arboretum. Enjoy early colour from the snowdrops, spring-flowering bulbs and spectacular Japanese flowering cherries; escape the heat under the tree canopy in summer and prepare to be amazed by the outstanding autumn colour!

If visiting the arboretum inspires you, chances are you’ll find most of the plants available to buy at Batsford Garden Centre; a haven for garden and plant lovers, offering an unusual range of quality, affordable plants and sundries.

Enjoy lunch or afternoon tea in the Garden Terrace Café where you can soak up the sun from the wooden deck before treating yourself to some retail therapy in the gift shop or paying a visit to the resident Woodturner.

Open daily, dogs welcome on a short lead.

arboretum@batsfordfoundation.co.uk

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Giffords Circus

Seasonal Attraction

Across the Cotswolds

Giffords Circus is a magical village green circus that tours southern England from May until September. Expect to be enthralled by the best of international circus talent and theatre design during an awe inspiring musical and acrobatic comedy show. And dine under canvas after the show in the UK's only travelling restaurant Circus Sauce. Book now to avoid disappointment!

01242 691 181

info@giffordscircus.com

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Private Cellar

Wine Merchant

Delivered to you!

A truly personal wine service awaits you at Private Cellar. We enjoy doing what we do away from the constraints and bureaucracy of the corporate world, enabling us to stay closely in touch with our suppliers and customers and respond quickly and efficiently to every opportunity.

Master of Wine and Buying Director, Nicola Arcedeckne-Butler, scours the world continually, seeking out delicious wines, which represent superb value, direct from the grower. We also sell mature wines with sound provenance from our award-winning Fine Wine List.

Wine can be delivered to your StayCotswold property prior to your arrival. With bottles left in the fridge there’ll be no need to wait for that chilled glass.

Please contact Charlie Stanley-Evans for advice and to place orders: 

01353 977 995

 charlie@privatecellar.co.uk

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Cotswold Cider Co.

Cider Producer

Coleshill, Oxfordshire

The Cotswold Cider Company has a passion for apples and their calling is to bring you quirky craft cider with bags of character and spirited personality. Only ever fermented from 100% apple juice, they champion the full flavour of real cider. Keep a lookout for their distinctive products in local pubs and shops. Or why not get some delivered for your stay to aid that much needed relaxation?! Call or head to their online shop and take your pick…

 01793 762 312

 info@cotswoldciderco.com

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The Donnington Brewery

Brewery

Coleshill, Oxfordshire

The Donnington Brewery was founded by Richard Arkell in 1865 and has remained in the Arkell family ever since. Voted the ‘Best Small Brewery’ by the Good Beer Guide in 2010, the brewery is still powered by the original mill wheel, which drives the pumps and machinery, and the hillside spring gives the beer its unique flavour. Located in a valley near Stow on the Wold, it’s been producing beer for over 150 years.  The brewery now owns 17 pubs across the area and produces around 10,000 pints a week of its house beers BB (3.6% ABV), SBA (4.4% ABV) Cotswold Gold (4.0% ABV) and Double Donn (4.4% ABV). Sadly the brewery cannot accommodate tours, but why not visit one of their inns and try one of their brews? You can also buy Donnington Beer through The Donnington Brewery website. 

 01451 830 603 

 info@donnington-brewery.com

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Upton Smokery

Food Producer

Upton, near Burford

A traditional Smokery with a restaurant and shop just outside Burford, from which you can buy smoked meats, fish, game and ingredients alongside delicious, complementary food and wine. Smoked produce can be made to order so we recommend contacting Upton Smokery before your visit. 

 01993 823 699

 sales@uptonsmokery.co.uk

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Oxleaze Barn

Event Venue and Hire

Near Lechlade

Oxleaze Barn sits in the heart of a thriving organic Cotswold farm. The farm is a haven for nature-lovers, with an orchard, bee hives, fields of organic wheat and roaming Aberdeen Angus cows. The old grain barn and milling barn have been beautifully resorted with exposed beams, beautiful stone work and is the perfect location for weddings, corporate events and private parties. The barn opens onto a private courtyard and terraced lawn for drinks and outdoor entertaining with a large fire pit for a chilly evening.

01367 850 838

info@oxleaze.co.uk

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Oxford Hot Tubs

Hot Tub Hire

at your StayCotswold Property

Oxford Hot Tubs are Oxfordshire’s most luxurious hot tub hire business. With over a decade of outstanding testimonials and an ever growing list of loyal clients, Oxford Hot Tubs can provide a hot tub experience at many StayCotswold properties. A well established business, Oxford Hot Tubs is renowned for a superior trailered service for both private and corporate events across Oxfordshire and the surrounding areas. With the option of weekend or week-long hires available,  enquire about adding a hot tub to your booking and bring an extra special touch to your stay.

Please check the hot tub compatibility of your StayCotswold property before making a booking with Oxford Hot Tubs.

07803 078 033

nick@oxfordhottubs.co.uk

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Far Peak Bike Hire

Bike Rental Company

North Leach

Fancy exploring the Cotswolds by bike but don't want to bring your bikes with you? In partnership with Far Peak Cycles, we have brand new Claud Butler, Dawes and Raleigh Electric bikes and accessories, checked and maintained before every ride.

Each hire is provided with an accessory pack, including multi tool, puncture repair kit, pump and lock to make your journey as hassle free as possible, wherever you decide to ride.

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Kowalah

Childcare

At your StayCotswold property

Looking for childcare during your stay? Kowalah helps parents to find, book and pay for high quality, safe childcare at a moment's notice. Kowalah has hundreds of interviewed and reference checked sitters across the Cotswolds to look after your little ones - whether you just want an extra pair of hands during the day, or someone to look after them when you head out to a restaurant or party in the evening.

0844 209 2955

help@kowalah.com

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Go Cotswolds

Cotswold Tours

Moreton-in-Marsh & Chipping Campden

Run by local husband and wife team Go Cotswolds provide award-winning minibus day tours of the Cotswolds for groups of up to 16 passengers. On Wednesdays, Thursdays*, Fridays and Sundays they provide a set day tour - with departure points in Moreton-in-Marsh & Chipping Campden - for £40 per person that visits a selection of towns, villages and viewpoints that demonstrate the very best of the area. On other days they are available for private tours/private hire, designing bespoke days tailored to the requirements of their clients.
*Thursday tours currently operate from the start of June to the end of September.

info@gocotswolds.co.uk

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Adam Carter Chauffeur Services

Chauffeur

Witney

Adam Carter Chauffeur Services is based in Witney, twelve miles West of Oxford. They provide a reliable, door-to-door, personalised range of chauffeur services in Oxfordshire, the Cotswolds and the South East. Their private hire services range from business to pleasure, including Airport transfers, special occasions, weddings and bespoke tours. How about a luxury tour of the Cotswolds in our Bentley, or a drive to a day at the races, a night at the theatre, or a trip out to celebrate a special occasion.

07920 135157

info@adamcarterchauffeurservices.co.uk

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The Occasional Master Chef

Caterer

At your location

The Occasional Master Chef provides unique fine dining experiences, specialising in personalised tasting menus, cooked and served in the comfort and privacy of your StayCotswold property. Celebrate with family, impress colleagues or simply enjoy a gastronomic experience with friends, and taste exceptional local, fresh and seasonal food prepared by the Michelin starred chef, Alan Dann.
The Master Chef Experience - enjoy a bespoke tasting menu, designed personally for you and cooked in your StayCotswold kitchen.
Lessons at The Chef's Table - take part in the cooking experience with a hands-on lesson preparing food to the highest standard.

07932 975 931

info@theoccasionalmasterchef.co.uk

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Brown Cow Kitchens & Events

Caterer

At your location

Brown Cow Events are a catering company based in the Cotswolds who can cater for family events, dinner parties or corporate events. Sally uses the best local suppliers, and her cooking has even been praised by the Times!

01608 641 015

info@browncowevents.com

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Lindsey Allan Catering

Caterer

At your location

Lindsey Allan is a Leith’s trained Professional Chef with over 20 years’ experience in creating and serving delicious food for many occasions including weddings, dinner parties, drinks parties, christenings and shoots. 

Food can simply be delivered ready prepared with full heating instructions, or you can have Lindsey and her team prepare, cook and serve you at your chosen location.

01367 810 340 or 07799 777 107

lindsey@lindseyallan.co.uk

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Burford Garden Company

Retailer

Burford

No trip to the Cotswolds is complete without a visit to the iconic Burford Garden Company. This stylish, beautifully presented store is independently owned and has been retail and foody heaven to those in the know since 1975. It is the place to go if you’re seeking something different, expertly curated and with service to match.

01993 823 117

info@burford.co.uk

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Eden Flowers

Florist

Burford

Eden Flowers is located in a beautiful Cotswold stone building attached to the Cotswold Gateway Hotel on the Burford roundabout. They offer exceptional quality and contemporary designs at a realistic price that can be tailored to suit all budgets. Throughout the year they offer arrangements of fabulous white phaleanopsis orchids with moss, delicate cyclamen and stunning hydrangea. Prices start from £35.00 plus delivery and they can deliver your flowers to areas of Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire. For further information please contact them directly.

01993 822 827

edenflowersburford@hotmail.co.uk

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Joanna Davies Flowers

Florist

At your location

There is nothing nicer than walking in to a room decorated with beautiful fresh flowers. Joanna Davies designs, creates and hand makes these stunning arrangements for all occasions, from small gatherings to large events. All arrangements are made at home, to ensure that personal touch.

07814 226458

jo@joannadaviesflowers.co.uk

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Elements Brewing Co.

Beer Producer

Near Burford, Oxfordshire

The crafty mix of passion, science, fascination, world travels and love of hops brings the heart and flavour of Elements Brewery to life. On the Gloucestershire Oxfordshire border near Burford in the heart of the Cotswolds comes South African and Australian influences with an American heart. Take your taste buds on a round the world trip with our range of bold flavours and new world hops.  Unpasteurised, unfiltered and unadulterated.  Try something new. Rediscover. Be in your element. 

 info@elementsbrewery.co.uk

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