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 HidcoteSnowshill Manor, and Chastleton House are nearby.

Local Links:

Blenheim PalaceSudeley CastleWarwick CastleKiftsgate Court GardenWestonbirt ArboretumCotswold Wildlife Park and GardensCheltenham Art Gallery and MuseumCotswold Motoring Museum and Toy CollectionStanway House and GardensAbbey House GardensBatsford Arboretum and Wild GardenBourton House GardenHailes AbbeyKelmscott ManorBibury Trout FarmHorse 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

DestinationDistanceTime (by Car)
Cheltenham20 miles35 mins
Stratford-on-Avon20 miles40 mins
Warwick25 miles45 mins
Oxford30 miles1 hour
London (Heathrow)70 miles90 mins
London (Central)85 miles2 hours
London (Gatwick)115 miles2 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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