There are lots of things you can do during a stay in your Cotswolds Cottage. You can visit the Cheltenham racecourse, you can hike across the countryside, you can explore the many towns and villages that await you, and you can also enjoy many stops in a whole host of different pubs and inns.

The Cotswolds is famous for quite a few things, but it certainly knows how to tempt you with a great pub or two while you are here! So let’s explore some of the best ones in the area, so that when you visit you’ll know exactly where to go.

First of all, it’s good to know that wherever you want to stay you won’t have to go too far to reach a pub. That’s ideal if you are going to spend most of your days out and about, enjoying the various delights of your Cotswolds Holiday. Once you’ve gone back to your Cotswolds cottage or accommodation to freshen up, you’ll be able to wander down the road and straight into your local pub for some refreshments.

For example if you are staying somewhere near Aston, you won’t want to miss a meal at the Trout Inn, at the equally wonderfully named Tadpole Bridge. Our Bakehouse holiday cottage is perfectly located just a short distance away so there will be no excuse for not trying it out! Local food and a great choice of drinks are on offer to delight you as soon as you arrive.

The Carpenters Arms is another pub worth paying a visit to on a day out. In fact if you are staying in one of our Cottages in Fulbrook, such as the quaintly named Footstool Cottage for example, this pub won’t be too far away for you. We also have the Manor Farm Cottages and Honeysuckle Cottage – both equally well placed to allow you to pop into the pub for a drink on your way back each evening!

That’s one of the great things about our cottages. We have lots of them dotted around the whole of the Cotswolds, and none of them are too far away from at least one pub. Even if you plan to cook at your holiday cottage most evenings, you can still set aside some time to soak up the atmosphere in one of the Cotswolds pubs every now and again.

It’s also worth taking note of where the pubs are located if you are planning to go out and explore for the day on foot. The good news is that they are fairly evenly spread, and they differ enough that you can always find something that will appeal to your own tastes.

It’s also possible to get a nice taste of history while you are visiting the Cotswolds pubs. Some of them have been standing for a hundred years or more, such as the Queen’s Head in Stow on the Wold for example. So be sure you don’t miss out on this intriguing and refreshing side of the Cotswolds.

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Some of us may be so frustrated with our footwear that we feel that a perfect pair of shoes is only something you dream about. However, don’t knock this till you try this – Cotswold shoes are something that many golfers use for years. Having a great history, Cotswold shoes promise to keep you in comfort as you walk through the eighteenth hole. Everybody knows that you can play the best shots when your feet are planted firmly on the ground with a good pair of shoes. Cotswold makes shoes in all sizes and shapes, regardless of the arch of your feet – there is something for every foot type at Cotswold.

Cotswold golfing shoes have truly stood the test of time

One player’s game of golf can be totally different when compared to another’s, and with this diversity comes the diverse tastes in their footwear as well. Cotswold has something to offer the fussiest of players, as do they offer something for the weekend players who do not have too much in terms of what they require from their shoes. These shoes are manufactured with the finest leather on the markets, and they promise to keep your feet bone dry on the wet courses that can so often ruin your shots. Do not worry about the perfect fit for your feet – that is what these people set out to achieve in the first place.

Cotswold golf shoes have been around for a long time. They’ve been amongst the top providers of golf footwear, be it twenty years ago or be it a week ago. Many golfers are proud of their Cotswold shoes, and it is something of a status to be wearing them on the field. The company boasts of taking a lot of pride into producing these shoes, and that reflects on the players’ attitude when they wear them on the course as well. Although this is a UK company, Cotswold shoes are ever so popular in the States and other countries as well. This does happen with any company that has been around for as long as they have, and is a true sigh of the quality that the company sticks to.

Something for every body with Cotswold plans

We sometimes come across companies that have pre determined target audiences, in terms of a particular age group or maybe on gender basis. However, at Cotswold you will find something for everyone’s tastes, be it a male a female or a child even. Professionals and beginners can both find something to suit their needs here, and that is why this company holds so many faithful buyers who return time and again. Why not check out the range available, right on the internet? You could be a beginner wanting a pair of shoes to start you off, and you may later want something more suited to your conditions. Whatever the reason, you will find that Cotswold has exactly what you need, so don’t be surprised if you become a repeat customer there.

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There is something about farm shops that many people find very attractive. For starters no two are the same. Most rural areas have plenty of them for you to explore, but you’ll find countless different delights in each and every one.

If you are visiting the Cotswolds on a weekend break or a UK holiday, you should definitely take the time to visit one or two farm shops while you are here. As well as being a good way to sample produce that has been created locally, it is also a wonderful way to plan for self catered meals during your stay. What better meal could there be than one that is served with locally reared meat, freshly grown vegetables and locally dug potatoes?

Here are some treats you might want to look in on while you are here.

1. The Cockleford Trout Farm. Not all farm produce is grown in a field! And if you fancy smoked trout for dinner one night, you won’t be disappointed at what you can buy at this trout farm. The shop has plenty to keep you happy, and you’ll find it in Cowley, near Cheltenham.

2. The Cotswold Farm Fayre. This is really a lot more than just a farm shop. There is a coffee shop and a butcher’s here as well, so you’ll be able to stock up your holiday cottage for the whole time you are away. They make some of the cheeses themselves, and the others are locally made as well.

3. The Simple Suppers Farm Shop. You’ll find this one in Moreton in Marsh, and it specialises in freshly made sausages, pies and much more besides. You can buy all your meat here and then visit another farm shop for the vegetables!

4. The Organic Farm Shop. If organic produce is important to you, you’ll be pleased to know this shop has it all. You’ll find it located in Burford Road, Cirencester. And it has a lot more than simply organic farm produce on offer as well. You will also find a wide range of gift items, so if you need some items to take back home with you it might be worth a look.

This is just a sample of the many farm shops that are available in the Cotswolds. Wherever you happen to be staying when you visit for your short break UK holiday, make sure you ask locally where the nearest – and best – farm shop happens to be. You can then pay a visit early on in your holiday and buy whatever supplies you need from local producers.

Being able to make the most of local produce and dishes while you are here is one of the most delightful ways to enjoy any Cotswolds based holiday. Why bring food with you or go straight to the nearest supermarket when you can taste homemade flavours and dishes every day of the week? It certainly makes for a more exciting dinner – and one that everyone will love.

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