Jessica’s guidebook
Food scene
Great local food and drinks
Excellent food and good local beer and cider as well a good wine list. Book a table to eat, Tel 01453 890905
11 locals recommend
Old Fox at Coaley
The StreetExcellent food and good local beer and cider as well a good wine list. Book a table to eat, Tel 01453 890905
Lovely shops: Hobbs Bakery, Williams Foodhall, butcher, clothes shops etc.
69 locals recommend
Nailsworth
Lovely shops: Hobbs Bakery, Williams Foodhall, butcher, clothes shops etc.
The George Inn at Frocester
Peter's StreetGood local pub
Gumstool Inn and The Conservatory are superb restuarants at Calcot Manor Hotel and Spa, about 10 minutes drive from the Barn. Book table Tel: 01666 890391
42 locals recommend
Calcot Spa
Gumstool Inn and The Conservatory are superb restuarants at Calcot Manor Hotel and Spa, about 10 minutes drive from the Barn. Book table Tel: 01666 890391
Excellent fish restaurant, shop and deli. Book a table: 01453 832240
42 locals recommend
William's Food Hall & Oyster Bar
3 Fountain StExcellent fish restaurant, shop and deli. Book a table: 01453 832240
Leaf and Ground
Dursley RoadGreat deli, cafe, walking loop and garden centre
Sightseeing
Cotswold Water Park
Rigsby's LaneGreat for families or water sports and activities
Stunning Castle, check website for visitor information, there is a Butterfly house too.
97 locals recommend
Berkeley Castle
Stunning Castle, check website for visitor information, there is a Butterfly house too.
Stunning local town with superb shopping, museums, galleries and of course the Roman Baths!
85 locals recommend
Bath Spa Station
Stunning local town with superb shopping, museums, galleries and of course the Roman Baths!
Beautiful town with great shopping and restaurants such as Brasserie Blanc and 131. Lovely park areas and cafes.
384 locals recommend
Cheltenham
Beautiful town with great shopping and restaurants such as Brasserie Blanc and 131. Lovely park areas and cafes.
Stunning market town about half an hour drive with excellent cafes, restaurants, shops and beautiful Cirencester Park which you can walk around. The Corinium Museum is worth a visit.
373 locals recommend
Cirencester
Stunning market town about half an hour drive with excellent cafes, restaurants, shops and beautiful Cirencester Park which you can walk around. The Corinium Museum is worth a visit.
Whilst an hours drive this is a must visit if you are not local, stunning Palace and gardens.
657 locals recommend
Blenheim Palace
Whilst an hours drive this is a must visit if you are not local, stunning Palace and gardens.
Lovely small local market town with good cafes, boutique shops and antique shops.
204 locals recommend
Tetbury
Lovely small local market town with good cafes, boutique shops and antique shops.
Horse racing
Excellent racecourse, see website
Cheltenham Racecourse
Evesham RoadHorsetrials
World class Horse trials with superb shopping village and food hall.
Badminton Horse Trials
High StreetPolo club
Local polo club with great polo to watch in the summer. See website for fixtures.
Beaufort Polo Club
Arboretum
Stunning Arboretum, good cafe. Great for a walk, highly recommended. Near to Tetbury so good to visit for a walk after lunch in Tetbury. There is also the Fox and Hounds pub next to the Arboretum.
Westonbirt, The National Arboretum
Wildlife
A must visit to see the incredible Wildlife at the local Wetlands Trust in Slimbridge, about 5 minutes drive away.
WWT Slimbridge
Bowditch