Guidebook for Bourton-on-the-Water
Food Scene
15 minutes drive away, This Virginia creeper clad, Cotswold stone inn with flagstone floors, exposed beams, open fireplaces and a collection of antiques is the quintessential British Pub. The Fox Inn is a perfect setting for either a cosy, romantic meal or a larger family get together, or maybe you want to escape from it all and enjoy a relaxing break away in this wonderful part of the Cotswolds. During the summer months you can enjoy the enclosed, pretty Cotswold garden, which also has a covered and heated terraced area for al fresco dining. Or if you are visiting us during the winter, our roaring log fires and warm welcome will keep out the cold. Our seasonal menu offers excellent, locally sourced ingredients in both modern and traditional classics dishes. This is complimented by a large range of fine wines, spirits and a selection of real ales, all offered to you in our cosy pub atmosphere.
39 locals recommend
The Fox at Oddington
High Street15 minutes drive away, This Virginia creeper clad, Cotswold stone inn with flagstone floors, exposed beams, open fireplaces and a collection of antiques is the quintessential British Pub. The Fox Inn is a perfect setting for either a cosy, romantic meal or a larger family get together, or maybe you want to escape from it all and enjoy a relaxing break away in this wonderful part of the Cotswolds. During the summer months you can enjoy the enclosed, pretty Cotswold garden, which also has a covered and heated terraced area for al fresco dining. Or if you are visiting us during the winter, our roaring log fires and warm welcome will keep out the cold. Our seasonal menu offers excellent, locally sourced ingredients in both modern and traditional classics dishes. This is complimented by a large range of fine wines, spirits and a selection of real ales, all offered to you in our cosy pub atmosphere.
10minutes drive away, nestled in the small Cotswold village of Cold Aston between Cheltenham and Bourton-on-the-Water is The Plough Inn, a true country pub. A firm favourite with the locals and run by locals, The Plough Inn offers a warm welcome, real ales, cracking wines and delicious home cooked freshly prepared food. With its old Cotswold flagstones, original beams and a roaring fire you can lose yourself in the history of this grade 2 listed 17th Century Inn whilst relaxing and creating a base to explore the North Cotswolds and beyond.
39 locals recommend
The Plough Inn
Chapel Lane10minutes drive away, nestled in the small Cotswold village of Cold Aston between Cheltenham and Bourton-on-the-Water is The Plough Inn, a true country pub. A firm favourite with the locals and run by locals, The Plough Inn offers a warm welcome, real ales, cracking wines and delicious home cooked freshly prepared food. With its old Cotswold flagstones, original beams and a roaring fire you can lose yourself in the history of this grade 2 listed 17th Century Inn whilst relaxing and creating a base to explore the North Cotswolds and beyond.
A fantastic local gastro pub, less than 20minutes drive away. a Daylesford owned establishment, serving fresh, local, organic and seasonal dishes along with some fine wines and ales.
127 locals recommend
The Wild Rabbit
A fantastic local gastro pub, less than 20minutes drive away. a Daylesford owned establishment, serving fresh, local, organic and seasonal dishes along with some fine wines and ales.
Entertainment & Activities
Cheltenham Racecourse is a racecourse for horse racing events, located at Prestbury Park, near Cheltenham in Gloucestershire. 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 and World Hurdle. The racecourse has a scenic location in a natural amphitheatre just below the escarpment of the Cotswold Hills, at Cleeve Hill, with a capacity of 67,500 spectators. The racecourse also has its own steam railway station (of the same name), although this no longer connects to the national rail network but has since rather been the current southern terminus of the preserved Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway.
284 locals recommend
Cheltenham Racecourse
Evesham RoadCheltenham Racecourse is a racecourse for horse racing events, located at Prestbury Park, near Cheltenham in Gloucestershire. 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 and World Hurdle. The racecourse has a scenic location in a natural amphitheatre just below the escarpment of the Cotswold Hills, at Cleeve Hill, with a capacity of 67,500 spectators. The racecourse also has its own steam railway station (of the same name), although this no longer connects to the national rail network but has since rather been the current southern terminus of the preserved Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway.