Cooking & Dining

Chef & Catering Services

Highly recommended by our guests, James Benson is a former Claridge’s and Lygon Arms chef who uses fresh, Cotswolds produce. To add an extra special touch to your break, James can be your Chef for a night cooking a three course meal or provide you with superb, ready to go meals or barbecue dishes dropped off for your convenience. If you require James, please book as soon as possible after making your booking.
01684 854406 / 07807 453308 | www.bensonofbroadway.co.uk

Love Bites
An excellent catering company that provide adventurous, tasty canapés for any event, be it a small family gathering or birthday party. Contact them soon as they also get booked up quickly.
Kelly: 07774 725187 / Rachel: 07979 690163 | [email protected] | www.lovebites.events

Great Places to Eat & Drink

Pubs

Always advisable to book well in advance! Stroll along to The Kingham Plough, the perfect Cotswolds stone inn with an outstanding restaurant alongside the perfect village pub. “The kitchen is a serious restaurant workplace. The bar menu is as fine as any I’ve seen”, says AA Gill in the Sunday Times. Hook Norton ale is on tap for real ale fans.

The Kings
Excellent country pub serving great British food in a fantastic location on the village green.
Bledington | 01608 658 365

The Fox Inn
This traditional flagstone pub is set in a picture perfect Cotswolds village and is best known for its fine wines and real ales; also serves up some good modern brasserie specials.
Lower Oddington | 01451 870555

The Old Butchers
A modern informal brasserie with cosmopolitan style.
Stow-on-the-Wold | 01451 831700

The Swan Inn
A 17th Century pub set in a lovely quiet location serving good contemporary food. Awarded the County Dining Pub Award by the Good Pub Guide. Managed by the owners of The Kings, Bledington.
Swinbrook, Near Burford | 01993 823339

Restaurants

Russells
Award-winning restaurant serving modern British food in chic surroundings. Set in the heart of the stunning village of Broadway it is worth travelling to and has a private dining room for larger groups.
Broadway | 01386 853555 | www.russellsofbroadway.co.uk

Gees
Famous local landmark, this smart restaurant is housed in a restored Victorian conservatory and serves fine food with a strong British influence.
Oxford | 01865 553 540 | www.gees-restaurant.co.uk

Le Manoir au Quat Saisons
For a very special occasion! Raymond Blanc’s fine dining restaurant with two Michelin stars set in a picturesque location in Great Milton, Oxfordshire.
Great Milton | 01844 278 881 | www.manoir.com

Cafés

Lots to choose from in all the local villages but we’ve listed some more below.

Daylesford
A delicious slice of the Cotswold; enjoy organic breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea and al fresco eating under parasols in the stylish courtyard. Daylesford is pricey but worth experiencing!
Daylesford Cafe | 01608 731700

Huffkins
Great bakery and tea rooms serving a good cup of tea in this well known Burford shop.
High Street, Burford

Maison Blanc
Delicious French patisserie and light lunches available in this spacious, light cafe.
High Street, Burford

The Burford Garden Company
Set just outside Burford, a perfect place for a relaxed café and shopping outing. This is much more than a garden centre – it is a home store, a toy store and much more.
Burford | 01993 823117

Best places to eat out with children

Moreton-in-Marsh
Pop into Ask Pizza for a quick meal or visit Tillys for tea, cakes and light lunches. The Cotswold Cheese Shop serves a good selection of delicatessen food for picnics. There is also a playground for younger children to let off steam opposite Warner Budgens.

Burford
Burford Garden Company just outside Burford- perfect for delicious home-cooked lunches and afternoon tea. Huffkins Bakery, High Street, Burford – offering a wide choice of light meals, cakes and ice cream sundaes. Baby changing facilities available.

Maison Blanc
High Street, Burford – delicious French cakes. Baby changing facilities.

Shopping for Food

Local Supermarket

Kingham Village Store and Post Office

Tesco in Stow-on-the-wold. The largest supermarket in the area, with long opening hours.

Wine Merchant

Haynes Hanson and Clark, Stow-on-the-Wold | 01451 870808

Organic / Local Produce

Daylesford, the UK’s largest, smartest organic farm shop! Just five minutes away and perfect for stocking up on organic meats and treats. There are also a butchers, bakers, creamery, grocery and wine section

The Cotswold Traiteur in Moreton-in-Marsh for delicious gourmet take-home meals prepared by a local chef Home delivery

Tesco – www.tesco.com
Ocado – www.ocado.com

Things to Do

Paintballing

Paintballing is held in a wood at Blockley. There’s also information on the website about country pursuits – which are provided by Rob Ireland (see above).
07836 657397 | www.cotswoldquads.co.uk

Clay pigeon shooting and other Country Pursuits

Rob Ireland Country Pursuits
An exciting range of country pursuits. From a couple of hours of quad biking or clay pigeon shooting to a whole day of activities with a steak barbecue, you can design your own day.
Aston Magna, near Moreton-in-Marsh
07860 783013 | www.robireland.co.uk

Horse Riding

Sturt Farm Stables 
Offers various riding lessons and caters for all levels of riders. Adults and children welcome – the minimum age for children is 4 years.
Between Burford and Witney
01993 822778 | www.sturtfarmstables.co.uk

The Vine Stables
Offering hacks and lessons for individuals or groups.
Near Broadway
01386 584250 | www.broadway-cotswolds.co.uk

Fishing

Lemington Lakes
Top quality coarse fishing on lakes in pretty, peaceful surroundings. With a cafe overlooking the lakes, a tackle shop and fishing tuition on offer, this is a great place for everyone.
Near Moreton-in-Marsh
01608 650872

Chad Lakes Fishery
Coarse fishing and expert tuition available.
Bledington
01451 831470 | [email protected]

Golf

Lilley Brook Golf Club
18 hole parkland course in a glorious setting. Visitors welcome weekdays and weekend afternoons.
Cheltenham
01242 526785

Wychwood Golf Club
18 hole, wooded course and a driving range.
Lyneham, Chipping Norton
01993 831841

Pampering

If you would like some pampering in the comfort of your holiday house, Kerry Belinda heads a team of mobile beauty therapists, based in nearby Moreton-in-Marsh. Kerry offers a full range of beauty treatments, in either full sessions, or mini-treatments for large groups.
07768 768208 | www.cotswoldweddingbelles.co.uk

Top Things to Do for Children

Cotswold Wildlife Park

Fantastic parkland setting with a train ride through the grounds in peak season, an adventure playground, café and of course lions, zebras, hippos, penguins, fruit bats and monkeys to name just a few of the animals. Open every day except Christmas Day.
Burford | 01993 823006

Cotswold Farm Park

Especially for younger children, a great place to feed the animals, ride on a tractor and learn about rare breeds. Open March – September.
Near Guiting Power | 01451 850307

Batsford Arboretum and the Falconry Centre

Next door to each other, the Batsford Arboretum has some lovely woodland walks and is spectacular in the Spring and Autumn. There is also a great café with wonderful views, delicious homemade cakes and a garden centre. www.batsarb.co.uk. At the Falconry Centre you can watch exciting displays of falconry.
Bourton-on-the-Hill | www.cotswoldfalconry.co.uk

Bourton-on-the Water

Touristy but very pretty with the stream running through and lots to do for children including:

Birdland Park and Gardens 
Open all year. www.birdland.co.uk

Miniature Village
Cotswolds Motor Museum with the TV character Brum. www.cotswold-motor-museum.co.uk

Miniature Railway exhibit within the Toy Shop on the main High Street

Moreton-in-Marsh

For a quick trip out there is a little playground opposite Warner Budgens in Moreton-in-Marsh suitable for younger children. Pop into Ask Pizza for a quick meal or visit Tilly’s for tea and cakes.

Hidcote Manor Gardens
One of the most visited National Trust gardens in the UK, Hidcote is a beautiful place and fun for children as there are lots of garden “rooms” and grounds to run around in. A short stroll away is Hidcote Manor Farm which is a lovely spot for picking your own strawberries, raspberries and tayberries. Open March to September.
Hidcote, near Chipping Campden.

Woodstock and Blenheim Palace

As well as the Palace there is an adventure playground, butterfly farm and miniature train. In Woodstock there is the local Oxfordshire museum on the High Street which is free and worth popping into for a quick visit and a coffee and cake in the airy glass-fronted café.
08700 60 20 80

Warwick Castle

Definitely a whole day out. Arrive early to avoid ticket queues. Jousting, archery, falconry, medieval displays and
mighty trebuchet catapult throughout the Summer. Ice rink in December. Open all year.
Info 0870 442 2000 / booking 0870 442 2371

Stratford-upon-Avon

Apart from all the connections with Shakespeare, Stratford is a great place for picnics, boating and shopping. You can park at the Butterfly Farm Car Park (follow directions to the Butterfly Farm as soon as you enter Stratford) or the Sports Ground Car Park which is just to the left of the Butterfly Farm Car Park. Adjacent to the river and the car parks there is a large playground appealing to a wide range of ages. There are always boats to hire or boat trips in the summer and the Butterfly Farm is worth a visit – great for a rainy day as it’s warm and dry inside! 01789 299288

Corinium Museum

Holds holiday events and drop in activities. Open Monday – Saturday 10-5, Sunday 2-5.
Cirencester | 01285 655611

Top Places to Visit

Stow-on-the-Wold

There are many good restaurants, pubs, cafes and antique shops in Stow-on-the-Wold. You can park in the town square and wander around the interesting range of shops.

Chipping Norton

Close to the Rollright Stones and in the middle of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Chipping Norton is a thriving, market town packed with a theatre, book shops, and art galleries as well as High Street favourites such as WH Smith and Boots.

Daylesford Organic Farm Shop and Café

The UK’s smartest, entirely organic farmshop, the renowned Daylesford is 5 minutes away and you may want to treat yourself there in the Hay Barn Spa or savour delicious food in the smart organic café or shop. Choose from the butcher, the baker, the fishmonger and the grocery. For indulgences there are homeward and clothing items to browse.

Moreton-in-Marsh

Popular market town with a good Warner Budgens, selling very good quality food with lots of local produce and The Cotswold Cheese Shop, selling a wide variety of bread and delicatessen food. Tilly’s is good for bread and cakes.

Chipping Campden

Wide selection of tea shops, restaurants, pubs and shops. The Cotswolds House Hotel has Hicks on the Terrace – enjoy a drink, cake or lunch on the terrace and enjoy the gardens designed by Paul Williams, local garden designer.

Farmers’ Markets

Farmers’ markets are held throughout the year at different venues in the Cotswolds. For more information on this and other events in the area visit www.cotswolds.com.

Useful Information

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

• Sleeps 6
• 3 bedrooms | 3 en-suite bathrooms
• Property has disabled access (featuring a ramp to the door and a downstairs bedroom with an en-suite)

*Beds are zip-and-link and can be joined to make a Double

Cooking and Dining
• Private chef available
• Dining table seating 10-16
• Electric oven, microwave and hob
• Charcoal BBQ
• Microwave
• Outside table and chairs
• Dishwasher

Where We Are
• Located in the Cotswolds (an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty)
• The nearest train station is Kingham
• The nearest airports are Birmingham, Bristol and London Heathrow
• Taxis available
• Kingham | Cotswolds | OX7 6YL

Inside
• Indoor heated pool (with electronic locks for children’s safety)
• Hammam
• Open fire (logs provided)
• Piano and iPod dock in Sequoia Room
• 48″ and 41″ TVs with Freeview and Sky
• DVD player
• Selection of books
• Infinity Wi-Fi

Outside
• All-weather tennis court
• Small courtyard garden, and access to 5 acres at Kingham Lodge
• Cricket and croquet
• Children’s play area

Activities
• Visit beautiful Burford, with shops and tea-rooms
• Try a range of country pursuits including clay pigeon shooting, quad biking, archery and horse riding
• Indulge in pampering as you let the spa come to you
• Have the great family moments captured by local photographer James Crockford

For Children
• For a day with animals, head to the Cotswold Wildlife Park or Adam Henson’s Cotswold Farm Park
• Head to Bourton-on-the-Water for Birdland, a miniature village and the motor museum

Payment Process
• We take a one-third deposit at the time of booking
• The balance is due three months before the date booked

Cautionary Deposit
• £500 refundable deposit

House Restrictions
• No fireworks
• No pets
• Noise policy in place
• Not suitable for stag parties

Arrival and Departure
• Check in is 4pm
• Check out is 10am
• Check out on Sundays is 4pm

What’s Included
• Homemade loaf, milk and homemade jam
• Linen, towels and essentials
• Washing machine and tumble dryer
• Travel cot, high chair and stair-gate (linen not provided for cot)