Christel's Guidebook
Food scene
The lakeside brasserie is 2.1 miles from our studio. It is the perfect choice for a good breakfast, relaxed lunch or dinner at sunset! It’s set on a private lake with residential houses , they also have water sports bookable in the summer months . This is a seasonal eatery , it may not be open in the winter months.
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The Lakeside Brasserie
Station RoadThe lakeside brasserie is 2.1 miles from our studio. It is the perfect choice for a good breakfast, relaxed lunch or dinner at sunset! It’s set on a private lake with residential houses , they also have water sports bookable in the summer months . This is a seasonal eatery , it may not be open in the winter months.
This is the local pub within the village itself , it’s walking distance to our studio which is great! Perfect for a quick pint or lunch or dinner, they do a great steak night on Wednesdays! Dog friendly and a lovely bunch!
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The White Hart Inn
High RoadThis is the local pub within the village itself , it’s walking distance to our studio which is great! Perfect for a quick pint or lunch or dinner, they do a great steak night on Wednesdays! Dog friendly and a lovely bunch!
Just up the road from the village of Ashton keynes only 2.6 miles from the studio, you’ll find The Old Boathouse, a restaurant on the lake , great for lunch and dinner! Good parking here and great for a lake walk after food!
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The Old Boathouse
Just up the road from the village of Ashton keynes only 2.6 miles from the studio, you’ll find The Old Boathouse, a restaurant on the lake , great for lunch and dinner! Good parking here and great for a lake walk after food!
Only 1.6 miles from the studio - Unique place with amazing food! A mixture of small plates with an international far eastern theme the food is exceptional here. Lovely views over poachard fishing lake too! Booking essential!
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Waterside Cafe
Wickwater LaneOnly 1.6 miles from the studio - Unique place with amazing food! A mixture of small plates with an international far eastern theme the food is exceptional here. Lovely views over poachard fishing lake too! Booking essential!
Perfect for a quick takeaway, the stone baked open fire pizzas are lovely from here! Grab and go or sit by the lake and enjoy! Perfect for a quick lunch!
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Pizzeria 720
Spine Road EastPerfect for a quick takeaway, the stone baked open fire pizzas are lovely from here! Grab and go or sit by the lake and enjoy! Perfect for a quick lunch!
Located around 20 mins from the studio Cowley manor is a personal favourite of mine, they are family and dog friendly and have the most beautiful grounds to wander around after a spot of lunch, or afternoon tea. The service is great and it’s such a beautiful setting! Perfect for a special meal or lunch on the terrace? Or in the winter months some mulled wine in front of the fire!
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Cowley Manor - Part of A Curious Group of Hotels
Located around 20 mins from the studio Cowley manor is a personal favourite of mine, they are family and dog friendly and have the most beautiful grounds to wander around after a spot of lunch, or afternoon tea. The service is great and it’s such a beautiful setting! Perfect for a special meal or lunch on the terrace? Or in the winter months some mulled wine in front of the fire!
Newly refurbished , fab for lunch or dinner, pretty decor and outside eating domes on the brook! Lovely and cosy for the winter with open fires too!
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The Crown Of Crucis
Newly refurbished , fab for lunch or dinner, pretty decor and outside eating domes on the brook! Lovely and cosy for the winter with open fires too!
Perfect for a quick bite to eat or walk around the local lake behind, Gateway cafe is good fun around Christmas with extra small food stalls arriving around mid November.
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Relish at The Gateway Cafe
17 Spine Rd EPerfect for a quick bite to eat or walk around the local lake behind, Gateway cafe is good fun around Christmas with extra small food stalls arriving around mid November.
A firm favourite for me and the family, a quirky pub in the centre of Cirencester. Great with children and dog, food is fabulous and staff are friendly!
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The Fleece at Cirencester
Market PlaceA firm favourite for me and the family, a quirky pub in the centre of Cirencester. Great with children and dog, food is fabulous and staff are friendly!
Good for a quick morning brunch or relaxed nibble for dinner , located right next door to the exclusive ‘lakes by yoo’ high end lake houses the vibe here is relaxed with a beautiful view of bowmoor sailing lake . Approx 25 min drive from the studio located in Lechlade
The Lakes Bar & Kitchen
Good for a quick morning brunch or relaxed nibble for dinner , located right next door to the exclusive ‘lakes by yoo’ high end lake houses the vibe here is relaxed with a beautiful view of bowmoor sailing lake . Approx 25 min drive from the studio located in Lechlade
Thyme – Hotel, Spa, Farm & Cookery School
Spa
The de vere hotel has an in house spa called spa 6 - booking is essential but they do offer spa days that can be booked. Lovely lake walks nearby and The Old Boathouse is next door!
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De Vere Cotswold Water Park
6 Spine Rd EThe de vere hotel has an in house spa called spa 6 - booking is essential but they do offer spa days that can be booked. Lovely lake walks nearby and The Old Boathouse is next door!
Sightseeing
Approx 6.9 miles from the studio -The beautiful Cotswold market town of Cirencester . Has a lovely high street full of coffee shops, art galleries, and lots of eateries and things to see. They have a market every Saturday which changes week by week- sometimes a farmers market , sometimes an arts and crafts Market . Lots of pubs and a few shops.
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Cirencester
Approx 6.9 miles from the studio -The beautiful Cotswold market town of Cirencester . Has a lovely high street full of coffee shops, art galleries, and lots of eateries and things to see. They have a market every Saturday which changes week by week- sometimes a farmers market , sometimes an arts and crafts Market . Lots of pubs and a few shops.
The town of Tetbury is a sight for sore eyes! With an abundance of antique shops it really is something special , good selection of pubs and eateries and also westonbirt arboretum - a beautiful national trust area with lots of gorgeous walks
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Tetbury
The town of Tetbury is a sight for sore eyes! With an abundance of antique shops it really is something special , good selection of pubs and eateries and also westonbirt arboretum - a beautiful national trust area with lots of gorgeous walks
Neighborhoods
One of the must visit places in the Cotswolds. There is nothing better than a stroll along the riverside , a nosey in the little shops and fish and chips by the river bank. Beautiful village with lots of lovely things to see.
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Bourton on the Water
One of the must visit places in the Cotswolds. There is nothing better than a stroll along the riverside , a nosey in the little shops and fish and chips by the river bank. Beautiful village with lots of lovely things to see.
A typical Cotswold village, Instagram worthy pictures of this little piece of the Cotswolds. Nice for walks and a spot of lunch in the swan pub!
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Bibury
A typical Cotswold village, Instagram worthy pictures of this little piece of the Cotswolds. Nice for walks and a spot of lunch in the swan pub!
Lakeside fun
Water sports, walks, kayaking, swimming
One for the summer months for sure, this place is perfect for a summers day canoe or paddle boarding or kayaking . There’s a nice little cafe onsite too for a drink and snack! Booking essential in the summer months.
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South Cerney Outdoor
12 Spine Rd EOne for the summer months for sure, this place is perfect for a summers day canoe or paddle boarding or kayaking . There’s a nice little cafe onsite too for a drink and snack! Booking essential in the summer months.
Complete with its own little sandy beach, cafe for food and also summer inflatables course, Cotswold country beach is the perfect summers day out! You can hire little boats and pedal boats for the lake too! You can bring a picnic and make a day of it!
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Cotswold Country Park & Beach
Spratsgate LaneComplete with its own little sandy beach, cafe for food and also summer inflatables course, Cotswold country beach is the perfect summers day out! You can hire little boats and pedal boats for the lake too! You can bring a picnic and make a day of it!
Shopping!!
Perfect for a drizzly day, the designer outlet has something for everyone, from Ralph Lauren, to Hugo boss, to Reiss, there is a great selection of shops. Plus a few mainstream restaurants like Wagamamas, pizza express, five guys and Yo sushi.
Swindon Designer Outlet
Kemble DriveTheatre
Fabulous evening entertainment, shows, plays, musicals , something different every month
Barn Theatre
3 Beeches Rd