Around Stow Cottage
Stow Cottage Location
The picturesque villages of Broadway, Chipping Campden, Bourton on the Water, Burford, Moreton-in-Marsh and The Slaughters are all close-by. The towns of Cheltenham and Stratford-upon-Avon are both within an easy drive.
The National Trust properties at Hidcote, Snowshill Manor, and Chastleton House are nearby.
Local Links:
Blenheim Palace – Sudeley Castle – Warwick Castle – Kiftsgate Court Garden – Westonbirt Arboretum – Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens – Cheltenham Art Gallery and Museum – Cotswold Motoring Museum and Toy Collection – Stanway House and Gardens – Abbey House Gardens – Batsford Arboretum and Wild Garden – Bourton House Garden – Hailes Abbey – Kelmscott Manor – Bibury Trout Farm – Horse Riding
Travel Directions
From the North
From Junction 15 of the M40. Take the A429 South (Signposted Cirencester) until you arrive in Stow on the Wold. Turn left at the third set of traffic lights onto Sheep Street. Fork right as you go down the hill. Broad Oak Cottage is located on the corner of the first right-hand turn.
From the South
From Junction 8 of the M40, follow the A40 around the outskirts of Oxford towards Cheltenham. On reaching Burford turn right down the High Street and go over the bridge. Fork left onto the A424 signposted Stow on the Wold, approx 10 miles distance. Go up the steep hill to Stow and turn right at the first set of Traffic lights into Sheep Street. Fork right as you go down the hill. Broad Oak Cottage is located on the corner of the first right-hand turn.
Journeys to/from Stow on the Wold
| Destination | Distance | Time (by Car) |
|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham | 20 miles | 35 mins |
| Stratford-on-Avon | 20 miles | 40 mins |
| Warwick | 25 miles | 45 mins |
| Oxford | 30 miles | 1 hour |
| London (Heathrow) | 70 miles | 90 mins |
| London (Central) | 85 miles | 2 hours |
| London (Gatwick) | 115 miles | 2 hours 15 mins |
Train Services:
If you wish to visit London during your stay, you can make use of the direct service between Moreton-in-Marsh station and London Paddington. This journey takes approximately 1.5 hours. For further information, including timetables, visit the National Rail web site here.
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