Eating

Five Bells Garden Cottage is located just a short 5-minute drive from the village of Kingham, renowned as the Cotswolds’ newest foodie hotspot thanks to its two excellent, award-winning restaurants: The Kingham Plough and The Wild Rabbit Inn. The King’s Head in Bledington offers tasty, seasonal food in a picture-perfect setting and is just around the corner! Whilst high-end hangout and favourite of the jet-set, Daylesford Farmshop and Café, is also just an 8-minute car journey.

For those wanting to venture slightly further afield, we’d highly recommend a visit to Stow-on-the-Wold, a pretty market town just 5 miles down the road that packs a punch when it comes to culinary credentials. Check out The Porch House, a 10^th century inn in the heart of the town with good beer and a great lunch menu, before heading to The Old Butchers for dinner; a Michelin Guide must-visit where pre-booking is definitely recommended.

The King’s Head Inn, Bledington- The Green, Chipping Norton OX7 6XQ / 01608 658365

The Kingham Plough– The Green, Kingham, Chipping Norton OX7 6YD / 01608 658327

Daylesford Organic Farmshop and Café – Daylesford, Moreton-in-Marsh GL56 0YG / 01608 731700

The Wild Rabbit Inn – Church St, Kingham, Chipping Norton OX7 6YA / 01608 658389

The Old Butchers- 7 Park St, Stow-on-the-Wold GL54 1AQ / 01451 831700

The Porch House – Digbeth St, Stow-on-the-Wold GL54 1BN / 01451 870048

Walking

Somewhat of a walker’s paradise, you’re spoiled for choice when it comes to exploring the Cotswolds on foot from the cottage. The Oxfordshire Way- winding all the way from Bourton-on-the-Water to the banks of the River Thames in Henley- also passes within a few yards of the cottage; a great option for those keen to join the trail. Passing through streams and meadows a selection of books of walks and local maps are available in the cottage for you to use during your stay and the links below are full of route options for all abilities; and of course, being the Cotswolds there is always a half-way house to re-fuel before heading back out/calling a cab!

The Oxfordshire Way – www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/cms/content/oxfordshire-way

Cotswolds Walks- www.cotswolds.com/things-to-do/activities/walking-in-the-cotswolds

Must-Sees

The Cotswolds is jam-packed full of attractions to keep visitors of all ages entertained. For younger guests, a visit to Cotswold Farm Park and Cotswold Wildlife Park (both a 20-minute drive) are a must, with the Cotswold Water Park (40-minute drive) the perfect place to head on hot-weather days. For older generations, Chastleton House National Trust property is just 15 minutes away, and we’d recommend that no visit to this area be without a day exploring the pretty surrounding market towns of Stow-on-the-Wold and Bourton-on-the-Water; both renowned for their quaint independent stores, cutesy-cafés and quintessentially-Cotswolds good looks. Daylesford Farmshop and Café is also a must-visit, crammed to the brim with high-end, artisan produce, delicious deli treats and an impressive restaurant. Just be sure to allow a few hours there; we don’t know anyone who hasn’t been mesmerised by this country-chic hangout.

Supermarkets

Londis, Kingham – Church Street, Kingham OX7 6YA

Tesco Superstore – Fosse Way, Stow-on-the-Wold GL54 1BX

Marks and Spencer (Service Station) – Station Road, Stow-on-the-Wold GL54 1JU

Sainsbury’s – 12-14 Market Place, Chipping Norton OX7 5NA

Waitrose – 25 Market Square, Witney OX28 6AR

Ocado, Sainsbury’s and Tesco home delivery available.

Tesco Superstore

• Address: Fosse Way, Stow-on-the-Wold, Cheltenham GL54 1BX
• Normally Open · 6am–11pm
• Phone: 0345 677 9630

Sainsbury’s

• Address: 12-14 Market Place, Chipping Norton OX7 5NA
• Normally Open today · 7am–9pm

Phone: 01608 642579