Our cotswold holiday properties have access to some amazing venues and experiences, typically all within a 20 minute drive. Below are some of our personal recommendations. Whilst separated relative to each property, all can be accessed from both locations. Beyond those highlighted, there are a whole host of outdoor activities and events taking place throughout the year.

Woodstock & Surrounding  

Things to see and do:

Blenheim Palace - Walking distance from our Woodstock home is the birthplace of Winston Churchill with its incredible history and amazing grounds. You can walk from the house through the side gate of Blenheim to explore the lake & grounds. If you want to go to the palace and the walled gardens you will need to purchase a pass which can be done at the actual palace or online 

Bicester Village Shopping Outlet - For those in a shopping mood. About 20 minutes by car to a dedicated avenue of designer shops and restaurants

Oxford City - Visit the Oxford Colleges including Christchurch which Harry Potter was filmed at. The bus stop is located a 5 minute walk from the house outside the Marlborough Arms and goes straight into Oxford town centre.

Chipping Norton and Surrounding

Things to see and do:

Diddly Squat Farm Shop - located a short 3 minute drive from the house - made famous from Jeremy Clarkson's series- "Clarkson's Farm". Be prepared to queue however as it gets extremely busy! however you can have bacon sandwiches and coffee whilst you queue and is a great day out. There is also a bus which goes from Chipping Norton straight to the farm

Daylesford Organic - Shop, Café and Spa - lovely to explore shop and eat - it is based near the village of Kingham which also has a lovely pub- the Wild Rabbit. Daylesford is a 12 minute drive from the house 

Cotswold Wildlife Park - A great day out for the family!

Whichford Pottery - A working pottery less than 15 minutes away, in a tranquil setting with a tea shop. A lovely place to mooch around.

Hook Norton Brewery - Famous for its Hooky beer since 1856. In the lovely village of Hook Norton, this brewery is one of only a handful still family run. Not surprisingly the unusual architecture of the brewery is often used for filming / photoshoots. Has a shop & Café on site. Less than 10 minutes away

Batsford Arboretum - Home to the notorious & scandalous Mitford sisters - history, espionage and beautiful landscape...worth a visit. Batsford also has a café and garden centre. Less than 20 minutes away.

Cotswold Farm Park - Home to Adam Henson from Countryfile. Adam's farm provides an insight into a working farm, but has a lot more to offer too. Great for children of all ages. A drive of less than 20 minutes through lovely countryside.

The surrounding towns & villages of: Charlbury, Burford, Stow on the Wold, Moreton-in-Marsh & Bourton-on-the-Water are all worth a visit whilst you are staying. Also worth checking out: Chastleton House, Sezincote & Bruern Farmshop & The Cotswold Guy. For Soho House members, we are just a 10 min drive away.