Horse Riding
Crouch Farm Livery
Customers can ride round all the grass tracks and through the woods on a 325-acre farm, which leads onto an extensive network of bridleways and quiet lanes through the beautiful Wiltshire countryside.
Crouch Farm Livery, Highworth, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN6 7QS (10 minute drive)
01793 762489 / 07774 965268 | [email protected]
Fishing
Teeming with trout, pike, perch, carp, tench, roach and bream, Huntsman Lake has everything you need for a relaxing day’s fishing. At the Fishing Hut, you can arrange lessons or hire tackle, rods and other equipment. Then simply head over to the Saturday Hook & Cook Barbecue to share your stories and smoke your catch.
Golf
South Cerney Golf Course
An 18-hole, par 70, 6139-yard golf course offering a challenge for all abilities – from experienced golfers to those starting out for the first time – this is a challenging yet rewarding experience. Members, guests and visitors are all welcome.
Northmoor Lane, South Cerney, Cirencester, GL7 5QD (20 minute drive)
01285 86100 | www.southcerneygolfcourse.co.uk
Burford Golf Club
Traditional members club offering a warm welcome to visitors. This club has evolved into a first-class parkland layout that offers a challenging yet rewarding test of golf in beautiful natural surroundings. To match the course, there is a comfortable and friendly clubhouse offering excellent catering and bar facilities.
Burford, Oxon, OX18 4JG (16 minute drive)
01993 822583 | www.burfordgolfclub.co.uk
Breweries & Distilleries
Halfpenny Brewery
An independent micro-brewery producing cask and bottle-conditioned real ales.
(at The Crown Inn) High Street, Lechlade, GL7 3AE (3 minute drive / 30 minute walk)
01367 252198
The Cotswolds Distillery
The first of its kind in the area and the closest working distillery to London. Tours run at 11am and 2 pm daily.
Phillip’s Field, Whichford Road, Stourton, Shipston-on-Stour, CV36 5HG (55 minute drive)
Photography
Forget Me Not Photography
Molly tailors a photoshoot to suit your requirements, but can also offer a few of her own ideas. With an aim of producing a quality relaxed result, the shoot can be done either in the comfort of the house or outside.
07779019611 | www.forgetmenotphotography.com | [email protected]
Pampering & Fitness
The Orchard Spa
A serene, woodland setting adds another dimension to the award-winning Orchard Spa. With treatments by Daylesford and Oskia, a 20 metre indoor pool, gym, steam room and sauna, it rivals any in the Capital. Little surprise, then, that it consistently ranks as one of our most popular destinations. Our team perform beauty treatments, including shellac CND manicures, pedicures and waxing. The therapies are delivered in our soothing treatment rooms, or if you prefer in your home or even in the grounds, overlooking the lakes. The Orchard Spa also has a fully equipped gym, with state of the art equipment from Matrix, kinesis wall, and a variety of free weights and TRX equipment.
01367 254260 | [email protected] | www.thelakesbyyoo.com/bamford-at-the-orchard-spa/
Sailing
Whether you’re indulging a lifelong passion for racing lasers or simply trying something new, this is the perfect place for your family to sail. You’ll join Bowmoor Sailing Club, a child-friendly club and RYA Teaching Centre with one of the largest youth fleets in the country. Whatever time of year you take to the water, you can be sure of a warm welcome.