Cotswold Tours & Travel
Tour company offering 35 unique luxury experiences across the Cotswolds and South West of England. From sheepdog demonstrations, private house and estate tours, private falconry experiences on their family farm, private castle and garden tours, blacksmith experiences, farming experiences in the countryside, learning how to play polo and even baking an afternoon tea in a cottage are just a few experiences Cotswold Tours & Travel can offer.
www.cotswoldtoursandtravel.com
Quad Bikes
The nearest site is about 40 minutes away in Warwickshire at Adventure Sports and worth the trip for quads and full on action with 4×4 off roading, argo cats and much more.
Clay-Pigeon Shooting and other Country Pursuits
Visit Rob Ireland Country Pursuits for an exciting range of country pursuits. From a couple of hours of clay pigeon shooting or archery to a whole day of activities with a steak barbecue, you can design your own day. Rob’s website is www.robireland.co.uk and his phone number is 07860 783013.
Horse Riding
For horse riding there is The Vine Stables, near Broadway offering hacks and lessons for individuals or groups. Their telephone number is 01386 584250 and the website is www.cotswoldsriding.co.uk
Adventure Sports
Paintballing is held in a wood nearby. Visit www.letsgoout.co.uk/to/cotswold-paintball-games-moreton-in-marsh for details or phone 07836 657397. There’s also information on the website about country pursuits – which are provided by Rob Ireland (see above).
Photography
Make the most of being together with a photography session at your Cotswolds country house from James Crockford, a fantastic photographer who will come to your holiday house to take photos of family and friends. Follow the link below to see some lovely examples of James’ photography at our Cotswolds houses.
www.jamescrockford.com/portraits/bigcottage/
Pampering
Glo Pamper
At Glo Pamper mobile massage & beauty therapists bring spa quality treatments to you. Their organic and truly indulgent service delivers tailor-made treatment packages for individuals, couples and groups of all ages to the comfort of the house. To book please use the contact details below and remember to quote ‘kate & toms’. Guests are advised to book well in advance.
0207 096 0385 | www.glo-pamper.co.uk
Wine Tasting
Little Oak Vineyard in Chipping Campden aim to produce wine of the highest possible quality using a range of grape varieties, primarily Siegerrebe. Offering wine tastings at the vineyard to give you an insight into operation and a tasting of the products. You can also book to join them for lunch, which consists of local hams, cheeses, chutneys, bread, and an extra glass of your favourite still wine. www.littleoakvineyard.com
Wine Cellar Tour
The Hidden Secret of Shipston
Extensive tour of the Cellars and Board Room finishing with Tutored Tasting of some fine wines and free time to browse in the shop.
6 New Street, Shipston-on-Stour, CV36 5EN (20-minute drive)
01608 661 409 | [email protected]
Distillery Tour
Cotswolds Distillery
Nestled in the beautiful Warwickshire countryside, The Cotswolds Distillery is the first of its kind in the area, and the closest working distillery to London. Surrounded by an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the distillery has been built in traditional Cotswolds stone and set in beautifully landscaped gardens. The shop and tasting room is open Mon-Sat from 9am to 5pm and Sunday 11am to 4pm and has been designed with visitors in mind. Much like a home from home you can sit back, relax and enjoy a tasting in front of the cosy log fire. Tours run at 11am and 2pm daily.
Phillip’s Field, Whichford Road, Stourton, Shipston-on-Stour CV36 5HG (20-minute drive)
01608 238 533 | www.cotswoldsdistillery.com