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The Cotswolds and Shakespeare CountryThings to see and doThere are many things you can see and do in this beautiful part of the world. We have compiled this list of nearby attractions. Please note that we are not responsible for the content of external websites. Elder Cottage is a great base for walking, and a local 1:25000 walkers map centred on the cottage is provided. There are lots of walks from the door (including Hidcote and Kiftsgate) and many more within a short distance. Houses and gardens Hidcote Manor Garden (National Trust) - Celebrated 20th-century garden designed by Major Lawrence Johnston Snowshill Manor (National Trust) - Cotswold Manor House with Arts & Crafts style garden Charlecote Park (National Trust) - Tudor house and deer park where Shakespeare is alleged to have been caught poaching Chastleton House (National Trust) - Jacobean house, occupied by the same family for over 400 years Chedworth Roman Villa (National Trust) - remains of one of the largest Romano-British villas in the country Kiftsgate Court Gardens - Interconnecting gardens, the work of three generations of women gardeners Bourton House - Beautiful gardens in the grounds of a stately home Compton Verney - An award winning art gallery set in a Robert Adam mansion located in 120 acres of spectacular parkland Sezincote House and Garden - A unique and extraordinary Indian house set amidst the Cotswold Hills Blenheim Palace - Home of the Duke of Marlborough and birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill Stoneleigh Abbey - Abbey dating from 1154, with many famous connections
Castles Sudeley Castle - Beautiful castle with 1,000 years of royal connections Warwick Castle - The finest mediaeval castle in England, dating from 914 AD Kenilworth Castle - One of the largest castle ruins in England, dating from about 1116 Goodrich Castle - Majestic fortress at Symonds Yat, dating from the 11th century Broughton Castle - More of a house than a castle, the home of Lord and Lady Saye and Sele dates from 1300 and has appeared in many TV shows and films
Towns and villages Chipping Campden - Reputedly has the most beautiful High Street in England Broadway - The 'Show village of England' Stow-on-the-Wold - Cotswolds market town with many antique shops and much more Bourton-on-the-Water - The 'Little Venice' of the Cotswolds Stratford-upon-Avon - Historic market town, birthplace of William Shakespeare
Culture and heritage Royal Shakespeare Company - With three theatres in Stratford-upon-Avon, there is something for all tastes Fleece Inn (National Trust) - Mediaeval building, still in use as a village inn Whichford Pottery - A family-run pottery established in 1976. All the pots are made entirely by hand National Trust sites in Wessex National Trust sites in the West Midlands
Places to eat The Pudding Club at The Three Ways House Hotel, Mickleton Cotswold House Hotel, Chipping Campden The Kings Hotel, Chipping Campden The Eight Bells, Chipping Campden Lapstone Shop and Cafe, near Chipping Campden
Other links Holiday-Rentals.co.uk - property 11618 HolidayLettings.co.ukElder Cottage is listed on YouStayUK.com. Find more things to do and places to stay in Gloucestershire. Self-catering Country Cottages
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