Golf in the Cotswolds. As a guest at Fountain View our Cotswold lakeside self catering holiday cottage for a day out experience one of the local golf courses. Whether you are a novice or a play like 'Tiger' there are several golf courses in the area to suit all abilities... South Cerney Golf Course. Fountain View guests Special Discount 18 holes of golf for the price of 9 holes. (subject to availability) 18 hole golf course Golf driving range Flood Lighting Golf clubs and buggies for hire Golf shop Golf lessons Visitors welcome Bar restaurant open to the public Distance 1 mile. Perfect golf holiday in the Cotswolds reservation. Highworth Golf Centre. 9-hole pitch and putt golf course 4-hole golf practice course 9 hole undulating pay and play golf course PGA professional golf shop Golf lessons Visitors welcome. 9 hole parkland golf course Golf practice ground Golf putting area Bar and restaurant Golf lessons. Woodbridge Park Club. 18 hole golf course Golf driving Range Golf club hire. Cirencester Golf Club. 18 hole golf course Golf driving Range Golf buggy hire Golf lessons Golf shop Bar and restaurant Visitors welcome at all times Golf practice ground. Your golf directory comprehensive golf information My golf site golf news and information Golf Link golf lesson videos PGA latest golf news. For any clothing and information please visit Cotswold Outdoor which is at the same location as the Cotswold Visitor Centre. Turn left on to the main road and it is 100yds on the right. Make a reservation now for your perfect golf holiday

Gardens in the Cotswolds. When you come to stay at our luxury Cotswolds lakeside self catering holiday cottage when thinking of gardens it especially really means the Cotswolds is an ideal venue for a holiday break every season of the year. From aconites in January, tulips in April, roses in July, to the splendour of the trees with their autumnal hues in October every season brings its own pageant of varying varieties of blooms and colours. Painswick Rococo Garden this garden takes you back to the sensual early 1700s. Gardens were then places to entertain your guests in almost theatrical settings. There is informal planting, woodland walks, a large kitchen garden and an unusual maze. These gardens are perhaps most famous for the swathes of snowdrops forming an enchanting white blanket through the woods. Cerney House Gardens are romantic gardens in the Cotswolds set around a Victorian walled garden where time appears to stand still. The walled garden is surrounded by trees giving a feeling of seclusion. You will also find a working kitchen garden, herb garden and a wildflower meadow. Bourton House Garden is an exciting formal garden positively buzzing with ideas. It features flamboyant herbaceous borders, exotic plants, oodles of magically planted pots and imaginative topiary. A C16 tithe barn houses a gallery of contemporary art, craft and design. To visit the gardens make your reservation NOW. Kiftsgate Court Garden reflects gardening throughout C20. The original gardens are colour themed. The lower gardens were created to offer a Mediterranean feel. The latest addition is a contemporary water garden captures the spirit of the Cotswolds with its peace and tranquillity. It is innovative and fun with the air full of the scented flowers and the relaxing sound of water. The garden has been designed to build anticipation and full of surprises. Hidcote Manor Garden is one of the most inventive and influential gardens of C20. Nestled in the Cotswolds with wonderful views it is designed as a series of outdoor rooms each with their own special character. It is a garden of international renown. Westonbirt Arboretum is one of the most spectacular tree gardens in the world. With such delights as rhododendrons, magnolias azaleas and flowers in the wood in spring followed by hydrangeas, the magnificent autumn colours and the magical vision in the winter after a frost or snow boasts to have one of the largest private collections of trees and shrubs in the country. It is home to treasure of rare and unusual plants and trees in a beautiful setting. Please don't forget to check the opening times. Cotswolds gardens resources gardens around the country. Great British gardens map of Cotswolds gardens. The perfect location for a Cotswold holiday break...

Places to Eat in the Cotswolds. Fountain View has a fully equipped kitchen, dining area, and luxurious sun deck with a gas barbeque for alfresco dining. However you do not have to spend your holiday break in the kitchen as there are so many places to eat in the Cotswolds such as true English pubs, Cotswold restaurants, cafes, tea rooms and takeaways offering a wide selection of cuisine in the Cotswolds. You will discover eating in the Cotswolds is a wonderful experience as more and more establishments take pride in sourcing quality produce from local farmers, speciality shops or the many farmers markets held throughout the Cotswolds. Specialities of the region are the famous Double Gloucester cheese, Old Spot pigs and Cotswold Lion sheep. Guide to locating Local Produce. Cotswold English Pubs and Restaurants. Clark Hays South Cerney. Outside eating area in the beautiful garden setting. Bakers Arms Somerford Keynes. Both these Cotswolds English pubs are under the same management. Sapperton Voted one of the top 10 English pubs in the UK. Hearty bar food in this Cotswolds English pub and award winning Cotswold restaurant. Cirencester Chinese restaurant. Cirencester using fresh ingredients. Cirencester relaxed brasserie with fine wine. Make your Cotswold holiday reservation NOW. Tetbury seasonal feast of modern rustic food. Coates Cirencester using fresh seasonal food. If you prefer to eat in without having to cook specialise in high quality freshly cooked meals or classic frozen meals delivered to your door. They will even provide a chef to cook you meal at Fountain View. To spoil yourself on your Cotswold holiday break the ultimate in fine dining is. Lower Slaughter Manor. The Cotswold Waterpark Four Pillars Hotel is just across the road from the resort and its restaurant is open to non residents. Adjoining the hotel complex is the Old Boathouse GastroPub serving lunch and dinner. The Cotswold Visitor Center has extended their cafe and serves food during the day. Dobbies Garden Centre serves food and has a well stocked delicatessen. We would be happy to add your recommendation to our list. An experience not to miss is the quintessentially English pastime of afternoon tea. You will find tea rooms all over the Cotswolds serving afternoon tea from about 3 pm to 5pm. Why dont you have an afternoon break and pop into a tea room or hotel for traditional sandwiches, scones with cream and cakes. Then you could take a walk in the Cotswold countryside or just browse around the shops. Places to eat in the Cotswolds Resources. Eating out in the Cotswolds. Cotswold Food and Drink

Cotswolds Towns and Villages. Fountain View is ideally located for scenic drives and days out in the Cotswolds. Below you will find details of some of the beautiful Cotswold towns and villages to plan your days out and enjoy the magic of the Cotswolds countryside knowing you can relax in the peace and tranquillity on your return. There is so much choice in. Panoramic Countryside Cotswold stone towns and villages Roman Remains Arboreta Stately Homes and Gardens Wildlife Parks and Trails Cotswold Architecture. Origin of the word Cotswold. The name 'Cotswold' originated from 'cots' which were old stone sheep shelters and 'wold' which means rolling hills. Due to the nature of the cotswold countryside it is ideal for the rearing of Cotswold sheep - known as the Lions of the Cotswolds - and this is why the region became famous for its lucrative woollen trade in medieval times. Reserve your Cotswolds Break Now is just four miles from Fountain View. It is the second largest Roman town and an historic wool town that had great importance in Roman times. Its impressive church dominates the market place and can be viewed for miles around. There are so many things to see in this important tourism and craft centre just the place for a day out in the Cotswolds. In a converted brewery there is an arts centre with workshops, regular craft market in the Corn Hall and Farmers' Market in the Market Square. Of historical interest are the Corinium Museum, Roman Amphitheatre, the Abbey Grounds and the Wool market to experience Cotswolds architecture. Cirencester Park Polo Club is delighted to welcome visitors on a Sunday afternoon where you may catch sight of some of the many celebrities who have homes in The Cotswolds. dates back to the 7th century with strong Royal Cotswolds connections and is a wonderfully preserved Cotswold town. Its market place is the hub of the town. Here you will find a fine array of historic buildings and weaver's cotswolds stone cottages. St Mary's church with its Gothic style and tall spire has a splendid plaster ceiling. The Market House was originally built for the sale of wool and yarn and is still used as a market. The Police Museum houses all kinds of memorabilia. are still held here on the Spring Bank Holiday. Within a short distance in the Cotswolds countryside is the. Arboretum which changes with the seasons. They have free guided walks and summer music concerts. is an ancient wool town by the. There is an enclosed square due to its high elevation. The King's Arms is a good example of a coaching inn where Charles 1 is reputed to have stayed. The is said to be the oldest in England. The narrow streets have a fascinating array of shops including many and some wonderful architecture. There are traditional Cotswold stone cottages and houses many having marvellous oak beams. I can't wait to make my Cotswolds Break Reservation is a pretty village with Cotswold stone cottages along the river Coln. The church has several has been restored by the National Trust and was originally a wool store and then weaver's cottages. is a wetland meadow and Arlington Mill is now a craft centre. When you go to Bibury the Trout Farm is a must see. Bourton on the Water lies just 20 miles north of Fountain View and is commonly known as the. 'Venice of the Cotswolds'. Its many bridges span the clear, shallow river Windrush that flows through the centre of this picturesque village. It is an extremely popular tourist attraction and is just as appealing in the autumn and winter as the summer. No wonder it is so very popular as it makes a wonderful day out in the Cotswolds with something of interest for all the family. You will find some wonderful cotswold architecture in the village. Lower Slaughter is just off the and a wonderfully conserved typical Cotswold stone village. Voted 'Most beautiful village in the Cotswolds' with shop, museum, craft shop, hand made organic ice cream parlour and riverside tea room. Just take a wander around. Upper Slaughter is equally attractive with old Cotswold stone cottages, farmhouses and a Manor House which is now a luxury hotel. is a wonderful Regency town with superb architecture. The town has beautiful gardens and tree lined avenues and just 15 miles from is the town noted for its Roman baths and now boasts the only thermal spa in Britain. It has some wonderful architecture such as Royal Crescent. From Fountain View it is about 25 miles. Cotswolds Towns and Villages Resources. Cotswolds map of Bourton on the Water. Cotswolds Tour Guide. Cotswolds Attractions. Cotswold map of Cirencester. Cotswolds Gateway Centre where they will be pleased to help with any enquiries regarding activities and attractions within the Cotswold Water Park. You can also find a wealth of information there about many other tourist activities within the Gloucestershire and Wiltshire regions. Cotswolds holiday cottage breaks reservation. Enjoy a wonderful day out in the cotswolds countryside...

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