Things To Do
Lucy's Tearoom
Lucy's Tearoom is a traditional, family run, English tearoom and B&B which prides itself on high quality, local produce. From home cooked brunch, to delicious light lunches and freshly baked scones, cakes and cream teas, there is something for everyone. Sit in our bay window with a fresh coffee for a spot of people watching, or by our fireplace with a bowl of homemade soup, or in our courtyard garden with a 'Stow Special Cream Tea' served on a tiered cake stand- it is your choice!
The Stag at Stow
The Stag at Stow is a boutique hotel, bar & restaurant, set in the historic Cotswold market town of Stow on the Wold. With three open fires and relaxing dining available throughout, the food at the Stag is locally sourced, seasonally fresh & typically Cotswolds in execution
The Old Butchers
This Michelin Guide restaurant has been around for over two decades, The Old Butchers has been in the hands of the Robinson family – and they continue to provide first-rate hospitality in this Cotswolds market town. Louise will ensure you feel welcomed and at ease in the quirkily decorated former butcher's shop, while Peter heads up the kitchen. His menu is broad and enticing, with a feature made of the charcoal grill and a heavy helping of seafood, from Cornish scallops with piquant nduja butter to Dover sole meunière with textbook execution. It all adds up to one mightily appealing restaurant.
Stow-on-the-Wold to Bourton on the Water Walk
A gentle 4.2-mile (6.7 km) walk from Stow-on-the-Wold that takes about 1.5–2 hours and links three classic Cotswold destinations: the historic hilltop market town of Stow, the unspoilt village of Lower Slaughter, and the charming riverside village of Bourton-on-the-Water. The route follows old Roman roads, farmland paths and riverbanks, with opportunities to enjoy countryside views and stop for food or refreshments along the way. At the end in Bourton, visitors can explore local attractions like the Model Village and paddle in the River Windrush before returning by local bus or extending the walk back via other villages.
Bourton-on-the-Water
Bourton-on-the-Water, often called the "Venice of the Cotswolds," is a highly popular, picturesque village in Gloucestershire, England, renowned for the shallow River Windrush flowing through its center. It features low, arched stone bridges,, traditional honey-colored limestone, and attractions like Birdland, the Model Village, and the Cotswold Motoring Museum
Dormy House
The Dormy is a much-loved country-house hotel with a luxury spa. The converted 17th-century farmhouse is steeped in tradition, with oak-panelled bars, roaring log fires, and three restaurants. Visitors are perfectly placed for the Regency terraces of Cheltenham, the theatres of Stratford-upon-Avon, and some of the prettiest gardens and villages in the Cotswolds.
Lower Slaughter
A highly picturesque, quintessentially English village in the Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, renowned for its 17th-century honey-hued limestone cottages and the slow-moving River Eye running through its center. Often considered one of the prettiest villages in the region, it features two stone footbridges, a historic water mill, and a peaceful atmosphere just 1.5 miles from Bourton-on-the-Water
Moreton in Marsh
Moreton-in-Marsh is a historic market town in the Gloucestershire Cotswolds, known for its broad High Street lined with 17th and 18th-century buildings. Situated on the Roman Fosse Way, it features a renowned Tuesday market, diverse antique shops, and the 16th-century Curfew Tower.