The Tallet - Guidebook
Sightseeing
Popular places to visit.
As a very popular tourist attraction here in the Cotswolds, there is plenty to see and do whilst visiting Bourton-on-the-Water. Not only does it have plenty of charm, there are lots of places to eat and local attractions such as The Motoring Museum, The Model Village, Model Railway Museum and Birdland.
It is worth noting however it can be exceptionally busy, especially at weekends and Bank Holidays during the summer months .
450 locals recommend
Bourton on the Water
As a very popular tourist attraction here in the Cotswolds, there is plenty to see and do whilst visiting Bourton-on-the-Water. Not only does it have plenty of charm, there are lots of places to eat and local attractions such as The Motoring Museum, The Model Village, Model Railway Museum and Birdland.
It is worth noting however it can be exceptionally busy, especially at weekends and Bank Holidays during the summer months .
If you are interested in history, architecture or would like to see where parts of Harry Potter were filmed this is a great morning or afternoon out. Not to far away from Gloucester Quays where you will find a host of jobs and places to eat.
180 locals recommend
Gloucester Cathedral
12 College GrnIf you are interested in history, architecture or would like to see where parts of Harry Potter were filmed this is a great morning or afternoon out. Not to far away from Gloucester Quays where you will find a host of jobs and places to eat.
Broadway Tower is a great spot to get some magnificent views of the Cotswolds and some lovely spots to walk in the area too.
Whilst visiting the tower it is worthwhile popping into Broadway village and taking a walk along the high street, there are lots of places to eat, antique and small gift shops to browse in too.
220 locals recommend
Walk to Broadway Tower
Middle HillBroadway Tower is a great spot to get some magnificent views of the Cotswolds and some lovely spots to walk in the area too.
Whilst visiting the tower it is worthwhile popping into Broadway village and taking a walk along the high street, there are lots of places to eat, antique and small gift shops to browse in too.
Beautifully preserved Roman Villa with some stunning mosaic floors and baths. Chedworth itself if a lovely little village with beautiful views overlooking the surrounding Cotswolds.
105 locals recommend
Chedworth Roman Villa
Beautifully preserved Roman Villa with some stunning mosaic floors and baths. Chedworth itself if a lovely little village with beautiful views overlooking the surrounding Cotswolds.
Burford is a beautiful old Cotswold town and one we visit often. It has many cafes and restaurants, independent shops and the Burford Garden Centre is worth a visit too.
256 locals recommend
Burford
Burford is a beautiful old Cotswold town and one we visit often. It has many cafes and restaurants, independent shops and the Burford Garden Centre is worth a visit too.
Cheltenham is only a 30 minute drive away and is definitely worth a visit. Offering many attractions from beautiful regency architecture, parks and gardens to annual festivals including the international Festival of Literature and Music, and of course Cheltenham Races.
Cheltenham has a thriving town centre with a wide variety of shops/boutiques to suit everyone and an array of places to eat and drink.
384 locals recommend
Cheltenham
Cheltenham is only a 30 minute drive away and is definitely worth a visit. Offering many attractions from beautiful regency architecture, parks and gardens to annual festivals including the international Festival of Literature and Music, and of course Cheltenham Races.
Cheltenham has a thriving town centre with a wide variety of shops/boutiques to suit everyone and an array of places to eat and drink.
A popular town in the Cotswolds close to Highgrove which is home to HRH Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall. It features a wide range of tea shops, cafes pubs and restaurants and is well know for its antique shops and markets. A lovely place to browse and have a relaxing day.
Westonbirt Arboretum is only a few miles away as well as Highgrove Gardens.
204 locals recommend
Tetbury
A popular town in the Cotswolds close to Highgrove which is home to HRH Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall. It features a wide range of tea shops, cafes pubs and restaurants and is well know for its antique shops and markets. A lovely place to browse and have a relaxing day.
Westonbirt Arboretum is only a few miles away as well as Highgrove Gardens.
Cirencester is a thriving market town only a 5 minute drive away with several pay and display car parks. The market square is dominated by the beautiful cathedral-like Parish Church and the town itself is packed with cafes, pubs, restaurants and some lovely independent shops. Also within walking distance is the Corinium Museum, Cirencester Park, Abbey Grounds and the New Brewery Arts Centre.
373 locals recommend
Cirencester
Cirencester is a thriving market town only a 5 minute drive away with several pay and display car parks. The market square is dominated by the beautiful cathedral-like Parish Church and the town itself is packed with cafes, pubs, restaurants and some lovely independent shops. Also within walking distance is the Corinium Museum, Cirencester Park, Abbey Grounds and the New Brewery Arts Centre.
A pretty market town with some lovely, antique, independent boutiques, gifts/craft shops and plenty of places to eat. Also within driving distance of other nearby attractions such as Hidcote Manor, Chastleton House, Sezincote House & Garden and Batsford Arboretum.
360 locals recommend
Stow-on-the-Wold
A pretty market town with some lovely, antique, independent boutiques, gifts/craft shops and plenty of places to eat. Also within driving distance of other nearby attractions such as Hidcote Manor, Chastleton House, Sezincote House & Garden and Batsford Arboretum.
Bibury is a charming, typically Cotswold, picturesque village just a short drive away. Attractions and things to see include Arlington Row, often referred to as the most photographed and beautiful cottages in the Cotswold, Bibury Trout Farm and the Saxon Church of St Mary.
There are places in the village to eat and drink, The Catherine Wheel Pub and the Swan Inn Hotel.
198 locals recommend
Bibury
Bibury is a charming, typically Cotswold, picturesque village just a short drive away. Attractions and things to see include Arlington Row, often referred to as the most photographed and beautiful cottages in the Cotswold, Bibury Trout Farm and the Saxon Church of St Mary.
There are places in the village to eat and drink, The Catherine Wheel Pub and the Swan Inn Hotel.
Absolutely stunning in the summer months and definitely worth a visit. A trip here could easily be combined with a visit to Broadway or Chipping Campden.
82 locals recommend
Cotswold Lavender
Absolutely stunning in the summer months and definitely worth a visit. A trip here could easily be combined with a visit to Broadway or Chipping Campden.
Upper and Lower Slaughter are classic, tranquil Cotswold villages and a real beauty spot set alongside the River Eyre - I always come away feeling very peaceful. You can walk between them both stopping for an ice cream, passing the water mill or there is a walk to Bourton on the Water where you could combine the visit.
80 locals recommend
Lower Slaughter
Upper and Lower Slaughter are classic, tranquil Cotswold villages and a real beauty spot set alongside the River Eyre - I always come away feeling very peaceful. You can walk between them both stopping for an ice cream, passing the water mill or there is a walk to Bourton on the Water where you could combine the visit.
My husband and I love Blenheim Palace, from the gardens to the house I could go time and time again. We go most years to see the Christmas lights, it is truly magical and is always on the list to start the festive season.
657 locals recommend
Blenheim Palace
My husband and I love Blenheim Palace, from the gardens to the house I could go time and time again. We go most years to see the Christmas lights, it is truly magical and is always on the list to start the festive season.
Lacock is a stunning little village which feels completely trapped in time - it is no wonder a popular place for film locations. The Abbey (National Trust) is worth a visit and the village itself although small is just lovely.
170 locals recommend
Lacock Abbey
Lacock is a stunning little village which feels completely trapped in time - it is no wonder a popular place for film locations. The Abbey (National Trust) is worth a visit and the village itself although small is just lovely.
Activities
Activities and things to do, and see.
Great for animal lovers to spend the day out in beautiful parklands and stunning gardens.
442 locals recommend
Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens
Great for animal lovers to spend the day out in beautiful parklands and stunning gardens.
A hidden gem if you fancy a swim in the summer!!
45 locals recommend
Cirencester Open Air Swimming Pool
A hidden gem if you fancy a swim in the summer!!
Cheltenham Racecourse hosts some of the best jump racing and the infamous festival in March. Set in the beautiful Cotswold hills it's a great day out and has a magical atmosphere.
284 locals recommend
Cheltenham Racecourse
Evesham RoadCheltenham Racecourse hosts some of the best jump racing and the infamous festival in March. Set in the beautiful Cotswold hills it's a great day out and has a magical atmosphere.
Cirencester Park forms part of the Bathurst Estate and is open between 8am-5pm. Only a short walk from the town it offers some beautiful walks and landscape views throughout the seasons.
A number of events are held in and around the Park throughout the year, further information can be found on their website of forthcoming activities.
55 locals recommend
Cirencester Park
Cirencester Park forms part of the Bathurst Estate and is open between 8am-5pm. Only a short walk from the town it offers some beautiful walks and landscape views throughout the seasons.
A number of events are held in and around the Park throughout the year, further information can be found on their website of forthcoming activities.
A beautiful arboretum, my favourite time of year to visit is the autumn when the colours are truly magnificent.
340 locals recommend
Westonbirt, The National Arboretum
A beautiful arboretum, my favourite time of year to visit is the autumn when the colours are truly magnificent.
Adam Henson's Cotswold Farm Park - Great for visitors of all ages whilst taking in the beautiful surroundings.
251 locals recommend
Cotswold Farm Park
Adam Henson's Cotswold Farm Park - Great for visitors of all ages whilst taking in the beautiful surroundings.
A Cotswold manor house and country garden near Broadway.
Snowshill Manor is a treasure trove of quirky and curious objects.
119 locals recommend
National Trust Snowshill Manor and Garden
A Cotswold manor house and country garden near Broadway.
Snowshill Manor is a treasure trove of quirky and curious objects.
Recommended by a few recent guests and is now on my to do list. A variety of trees and plants which I imagine will be stunning in the Autumn, extensive grounds with Japanese gardens and walking trails.
132 locals recommend
Batsford Arboretum
Recommended by a few recent guests and is now on my to do list. A variety of trees and plants which I imagine will be stunning in the Autumn, extensive grounds with Japanese gardens and walking trails.
If you are in the area and watched the show you may want to pop in to see what all the fuss is about. It can be exceptionally busy and have known there to be long waits to get in.
68 locals recommend
Diddly Squat Farm
If you are in the area and watched the show you may want to pop in to see what all the fuss is about. It can be exceptionally busy and have known there to be long waits to get in.
Some weird and wonderful sculptures as you walk round the gardens and pathways.
18 locals recommend
Cotswold Sculpture Park
Summerford KeymsSome weird and wonderful sculptures as you walk round the gardens and pathways.
An award winning professional theatre just on the outskirts of Cirencester. Hosts some amazing shows and certainly worth a visit if something catches your eye. Whilst you are there, it is worth popping into Teatro Bar & Restaurant for pre-theatre food and drink, or cocktails in the heated courtyard.
25 locals recommend
Barn Theatre
3 Beeches RdAn award winning professional theatre just on the outskirts of Cirencester. Hosts some amazing shows and certainly worth a visit if something catches your eye. Whilst you are there, it is worth popping into Teatro Bar & Restaurant for pre-theatre food and drink, or cocktails in the heated courtyard.
Daylesford Farm which has great food and produce to buy, beautiful homeware, (pricey but lovely), café/restaurant and much more. Located in the North Cotswolds and could be combined with a visit to Chipping Campden or Chipping Norton.
273 locals recommend
Daylesford Kingham, Gloucestershire
Daylesford Farm which has great food and produce to buy, beautiful homeware, (pricey but lovely), café/restaurant and much more. Located in the North Cotswolds and could be combined with a visit to Chipping Campden or Chipping Norton.
Designer outlet only a short 15 minute drive if you fancy some shopping.
134 locals recommend
Swindon Designer Outlet
Kemble DriveDesigner outlet only a short 15 minute drive if you fancy some shopping.
Only a short drive away, offering water sports such as paddle boarding, boats, kayaks.
34 locals recommend
Cotswold Water Park Hire
Spine Road EastOnly a short drive away, offering water sports such as paddle boarding, boats, kayaks.
Electric bike rental and tours of the Cotswolds - only a few miles from us and a great way of exploring the surrounding towns/villages.
Cotswold eBikes
Electric bike rental and tours of the Cotswolds - only a few miles from us and a great way of exploring the surrounding towns/villages.
Bourton Vale Equestrian Centre
Stow RoadA great way to see the lovely Slaughters Villages.
Food & Drinks
Poulton our neighbouring village is a short 5 minute drive away . One of our favourites with its locally brewed cask ales and fantastic food.
Very popular with the locals so worth booking ahead.
58 locals recommend
The Falcon Inn
London RoadPoulton our neighbouring village is a short 5 minute drive away . One of our favourites with its locally brewed cask ales and fantastic food.
Very popular with the locals so worth booking ahead.
Located in the centre of the town The Fleece is a beautiful country style restaurant/pub with a varied menu and a buzzing bar area.
22 locals recommend
The Fleece at Cirencester
Market PlaceLocated in the centre of the town The Fleece is a beautiful country style restaurant/pub with a varied menu and a buzzing bar area.
Lovely, bustling contemporary restaurant open 7 days with dining both inside and out. Part of a chain, the food is very good, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with considerations to vegetarian & vegan.
25 locals recommend
Côte Brasserie - Cirencester
4 Black Jack StLovely, bustling contemporary restaurant open 7 days with dining both inside and out. Part of a chain, the food is very good, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with considerations to vegetarian & vegan.
Téatro Bar & Restaurant is the sister business to the nationally recognised Barn Theatre, located on Beeches Road just as you enter Cirencester, 2 miles. Having been here many times both for pre-theatre food and drink to just dropping by after work for cocktails....it's a hidden gem and I would definitely recommend a visit, both food and cocktails were great, décor is stylish inside and a cosy outside courtyard.
13 locals recommend
Teatro Bar and Restaurant
5 Beeches RoadTéatro Bar & Restaurant is the sister business to the nationally recognised Barn Theatre, located on Beeches Road just as you enter Cirencester, 2 miles. Having been here many times both for pre-theatre food and drink to just dropping by after work for cocktails....it's a hidden gem and I would definitely recommend a visit, both food and cocktails were great, décor is stylish inside and a cosy outside courtyard.
Located in the centre of Cirencester, a stylish restaurant and bar with stunning décor, a unique blend of old and new. It also has a spa offering treatments, or just take time out to relax in the steam room and hot tub.
23 locals recommend
Kings Head Hotel
24 Market PlLocated in the centre of Cirencester, a stylish restaurant and bar with stunning décor, a unique blend of old and new. It also has a spa offering treatments, or just take time out to relax in the steam room and hot tub.
Great example of a traditional Cotswold pub in a lovely little village of Coln St Aldwyns - Part of Cripps & Co group serving mainly burgers, reasonably priced quality food. Approximately 5-6 miles away.
29 locals recommend
The New Inn
Main StreetGreat example of a traditional Cotswold pub in a lovely little village of Coln St Aldwyns - Part of Cripps & Co group serving mainly burgers, reasonably priced quality food. Approximately 5-6 miles away.
Located about 5 miles away in the picturesque village of Bibury with a restaurant and bar serving delicious food. Popular tourist spot so can be a bit too busy at times and booking in advance is advisable.
12 locals recommend
The Swan Hotel, Bibury
Located about 5 miles away in the picturesque village of Bibury with a restaurant and bar serving delicious food. Popular tourist spot so can be a bit too busy at times and booking in advance is advisable.
If you want to travel slightly further (around 18 miles) or you are planning to visit Cheltenham anyway, The Ivy is located in the stunning Montpellier Rotunda building. Open 7 days serving lovely food and fantastic cocktails. A special treat even for the surroundings alone.
74 locals recommend
The Ivy Montpellier Brasserie Cheltenham
Montpellier StreetIf you want to travel slightly further (around 18 miles) or you are planning to visit Cheltenham anyway, The Ivy is located in the stunning Montpellier Rotunda building. Open 7 days serving lovely food and fantastic cocktails. A special treat even for the surroundings alone.
I have come here regular for many years - situated in the Promenade in Cheltenham. A busy bar particularly when the races are on and the food is lovely too. Parking directly outside and only a short walk into the town centre/shops.
39 locals recommend
Brasserie Blanc
PromenadeI have come here regular for many years - situated in the Promenade in Cheltenham. A busy bar particularly when the races are on and the food is lovely too. Parking directly outside and only a short walk into the town centre/shops.
Our cosy village pub which has been newly refurbished to a high standard and is just a short 3 minute walk away. Perfect for drinks or food (slightly pricier than some other local pubs but beautiful surroundings and great community atmosphere).
14 locals recommend
The Crown Of Crucis
Our cosy village pub which has been newly refurbished to a high standard and is just a short 3 minute walk away. Perfect for drinks or food (slightly pricier than some other local pubs but beautiful surroundings and great community atmosphere).
Traditional country pub serving good food/drink. Cosy in the winter with the log fire whilst having an outside seating space in the summer.
67 locals recommend
The Bell at Sapperton
Traditional country pub serving good food/drink. Cosy in the winter with the log fire whilst having an outside seating space in the summer.
Nestled away in the backstreets of Cirencester Jacks does great food, fab breakfasts, brunch/lunch and delicious cakes if you just fancy a coffee.
24 locals recommend
Jacks
44 Black Jack StNestled away in the backstreets of Cirencester Jacks does great food, fab breakfasts, brunch/lunch and delicious cakes if you just fancy a coffee.
Only a few miles away a nice 'traditional pub' offering food/drink. Great if you just want something simple.
20 locals recommend
Masons Arms
28 High StOnly a few miles away a nice 'traditional pub' offering food/drink. Great if you just want something simple.
Part of the well known Cripps Pub Co Pub group, Baz and Fred wood fired pizza, pasta and craft beers. Hugely popular since being newly refurbished and with the renowned wedding venue, Cripps Barn only a few miles away. A classic Cotswold pub with a real buzz. We also had their pizza at our wedding at Cripps Barn recently and everyone raved about them - a little further to travel, around 7 miles but worth it.
THE STUMP
Part of the well known Cripps Pub Co Pub group, Baz and Fred wood fired pizza, pasta and craft beers. Hugely popular since being newly refurbished and with the renowned wedding venue, Cripps Barn only a few miles away. A classic Cotswold pub with a real buzz. We also had their pizza at our wedding at Cripps Barn recently and everyone raved about them - a little further to travel, around 7 miles but worth it.
The Boot is a beautiful country gastro pub in the quiet village of Barnsley. Great food and craft ales, a lovely courtyard to dine and relax in the summer, and open fires to keep you warm on a cold winters evening.
Barnsley House Hotel is a short walk away and worth a visit to view the beautiful gardens.
55 locals recommend
The Village Pub
The Boot is a beautiful country gastro pub in the quiet village of Barnsley. Great food and craft ales, a lovely courtyard to dine and relax in the summer, and open fires to keep you warm on a cold winters evening.
Barnsley House Hotel is a short walk away and worth a visit to view the beautiful gardens.
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