Local Attractions

The Cotswold has many exciting attractions to offer.

Walking & Cycling

There are plenty of beautiful walks direct from the cottage, both around Stratford and the Cotwolds. There is an extensive collection of walking and cycling books available for guests to borrow.

Places

Shipston-on-Stour

From the 8th century, Shipston was an important sheep market. The town boasts a 15th Century church tower, and many coaching inns.

Stratford-upon-Avon

Birthplace of William Shakespeare, steeped in culture and history. Set in the beautiful rural Warwickshire countryside, on the banks of the River Avon, it is one of the most important tourist destinations in the UK.

Chipping Campden

Campden is one of the most beautiful tourist destinations in the UK. It was the centre of the Arts and Crafts movement in the 19th century and renowned for its market hall, church and numerous shops and eating places.

Warwick

Warwick is one of the UK's most popular towns and it's cultural centre boasts an ever growing range of entertainment venues, attractions and facilities, including Warwick Castle, The Lord Leycester Hospital and numerous architectural gems.

Oxford

Oxford, The City of Dreaming Spires, is famous the world over for its University and place in history. For over 800 years, it has been a home to royalty and scholars.

Cheltenham

Cheltenham Spa, England's most complete Regency town is conveniently less than a hundred miles from London and an ideal base for touring into the Cotswolds, Stratford upon Avon and Bath.

Stow-on-the-Wold

Stow-on-the-Wold is the highest of the Cotswold towns situated at the meeting place of eight roads. It is a renowned centre for antiques, with over 70 dealers, picture galleries and antiquarian book-sellers in the town.

Broadway

The charming village of Broadway nestles is regarded by many as the quintessential English village. Broadway is an important centre for the arts, home to a variety of top class Cotswold galleries providing a broad range of art works.

Caffeine and Machine

Coffee house, art gallery, diner, boutique B&B – Caffeine&Machine is all things to all people.

Jeremy Clarkson's Diddly Squat

Opened in 2020 by Jeremy Clarkson and Lisa Hogan, the Diddly Squat Farm Shop is a small barn full of good, no-nonsense things you'll like.

For the racing enthusiast

Cheltenham racecourse has 17 days of racing spread over 8 fixtures each season. Fixtures include New Year's Day, Festival Trials day, The Festival, The April Meeting, Hunter Chase Evening, The Showcase, The Open and The International, not to mention nearby Stratford-upon-Avon and Warwick racecourses!

Spend that day out exploring Stratford Upon Avon and the surrounding areas and then come and spend the evening relaxing at the Old Manor Cottage, Halford. Call us on 01789 740264 to check for the latest availability.