The Cotswold Holiday Home's guidebook
Sightseeing
Sudeley Castle is beautiful 15th century castle with stunning gardens. A lovely day out for the family with a large play area for children.
248 locals recommend
Sudeley Castle
Sudeley Castle is beautiful 15th century castle with stunning gardens. A lovely day out for the family with a large play area for children.
Broadway tower is only a short walk from Broadway and is perfect for families looking for a scenic Cotswold walk with stunning views.
43 locals recommend
Broadway Tower
Broadway tower is only a short walk from Broadway and is perfect for families looking for a scenic Cotswold walk with stunning views.
The GWR steam railway is a great day out and stops in many Cotswold towns. Catch a steam train from Toddington and ride it to Broadway, Hailes Abbey, Winchcombe or Cheltenham Racecourse.
45 locals recommend
Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway
Station CottagesThe GWR steam railway is a great day out and stops in many Cotswold towns. Catch a steam train from Toddington and ride it to Broadway, Hailes Abbey, Winchcombe or Cheltenham Racecourse.
Cotswold Lavender, Snowshill, near Broadway. See spectacular displays of lavender and wild flowers during July and August.
82 locals recommend
Cotswold Lavender
Cotswold Lavender, Snowshill, near Broadway. See spectacular displays of lavender and wild flowers during July and August.
Family Days Out
Sitting in the heart of the Cotswolds, Adam Henson’s Cotswold Farm Park has a long-standing reputation for a fun-filled day out. Visitors of all ages can interact closely with the animals and learn about farming, past and present.
251 locals recommend
Cotswold Farm Park
Sitting in the heart of the Cotswolds, Adam Henson’s Cotswold Farm Park has a long-standing reputation for a fun-filled day out. Visitors of all ages can interact closely with the animals and learn about farming, past and present.
The Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens exhibits over 260 different species of animals. The park is set in 160 acres of landscaped parkland and gardens 2 miles south of Burford
442 locals recommend
Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens
The Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens exhibits over 260 different species of animals. The park is set in 160 acres of landscaped parkland and gardens 2 miles south of Burford
Farm Park and outdoor play for all the family in Berkeley, Gloucestershire
49 locals recommend
Cattle Country Farm Park
Farm Park and outdoor play for all the family in Berkeley, Gloucestershire
The Brewery Quarter, Cheltenham, is home to Cineworld, Hollywood bowl and Mr Mulligan's Lost World Golf, perfect for entertaining the family.
55 locals recommend
The Brewery Quarter
Henrietta StreetThe Brewery Quarter, Cheltenham, is home to Cineworld, Hollywood bowl and Mr Mulligan's Lost World Golf, perfect for entertaining the family.
Croft Farm Waterpark near Tewkesbury is a camping and caravanning centre with its own lake, perfect for an activity-based family great day out.
12 locals recommend
Croft Farm Water Park
Croft Farm Waterpark near Tewkesbury is a camping and caravanning centre with its own lake, perfect for an activity-based family great day out.
Food scene
Perched on top of Cleeve Hill, the highest point in the Cotswolds, The Rising Sun is a lovely Cotswold stone building in a fabulous location. Enjoy a traditional country hotel that's perfect for eating, meeting and celebrating, and the spectacular views over five counties.
Only a 10 minute walk from the Cotswold Holiday Home
8 locals recommend
Rising Sun Hotel
Perched on top of Cleeve Hill, the highest point in the Cotswolds, The Rising Sun is a lovely Cotswold stone building in a fabulous location. Enjoy a traditional country hotel that's perfect for eating, meeting and celebrating, and the spectacular views over five counties.
Only a 10 minute walk from the Cotswold Holiday Home
The Royal Oak country pub in Gretton, Gloucestershire, has recently been renovated with a cool contemporary interior expertly combined with the traditional features of a lovely old Cotswold building.
A large beer garden, tennis court and play area, with views of the GWR Railway and surrounding area. It is the perfect family pub for an evening meal or drink.
Royal Oak Court
Royal Oak CourtThe Royal Oak country pub in Gretton, Gloucestershire, has recently been renovated with a cool contemporary interior expertly combined with the traditional features of a lovely old Cotswold building.
A large beer garden, tennis court and play area, with views of the GWR Railway and surrounding area. It is the perfect family pub for an evening meal or drink.
The Apple Tree is off the beaten track hidden at the bottom of Cleeve Hill, only two miles from the famous Cheltenham Racecourse. The inn is popular among racegoers but many other regulars come for the well stocked bar, weekly entertainment and good food.
Only a 10 minute walk from the Cotswold Holiday Home!
6 locals recommend
Apple Tree Inn
Stockwell LaneThe Apple Tree is off the beaten track hidden at the bottom of Cleeve Hill, only two miles from the famous Cheltenham Racecourse. The inn is popular among racegoers but many other regulars come for the well stocked bar, weekly entertainment and good food.
Only a 10 minute walk from the Cotswold Holiday Home!
A small local pub with outside seating area and small car park, serving local real ales and traditional pub meals.
8 locals recommend
The Corner Cupboard Inn
83 Gloucester StA small local pub with outside seating area and small car park, serving local real ales and traditional pub meals.
A traditional village pub famed for being the closest pub to Cheltenham Racecourse. Cosy with log fires, dog-friendly snug bar and restaurant.
83 locals recommend
The Royal Oak
Church RoadA traditional village pub famed for being the closest pub to Cheltenham Racecourse. Cosy with log fires, dog-friendly snug bar and restaurant.
Sports
Cheltenham Racecourse at Prestbury Park, near Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, hosts National Hunt horse racing. Its most prestigious meeting is the Cheltenham Festival, held in March, which features several Grade I races including the Cheltenham Gold Cup, Champion Hurdle, Queen Mother Champion Chase, Ryanair Chase and the Stayers' Hurdle.
284 locals recommend
Cheltenham Racecourse
Evesham RoadCheltenham Racecourse at Prestbury Park, near Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, hosts National Hunt horse racing. Its most prestigious meeting is the Cheltenham Festival, held in March, which features several Grade I races including the Cheltenham Gold Cup, Champion Hurdle, Queen Mother Champion Chase, Ryanair Chase and the Stayers' Hurdle.
Kingsholm Stadium is a rugby union stadium located in the Kingsholm area of Gloucester, England, and is the home stadium of Gloucester Rugby. It is a great day out for rugby fans to support the local premiership team.
18 locals recommend
Kingsholm Stadium
Kingsholm RoadKingsholm Stadium is a rugby union stadium located in the Kingsholm area of Gloucester, England, and is the home stadium of Gloucester Rugby. It is a great day out for rugby fans to support the local premiership team.