Burford History part 2 (via Burford Hotels and Inns)
14 Jun 2011 Leave a Comment
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This is really interesting and is showing good in depth history of Burford have read both part 1 and part 2.
The history of Stow on the Wold
11 Jun 2011 2 Comments
in Cotswold Accommodation, Cotswolds Hotels Tags: cotswold accommodation, cotswold hotels, Cotswolds, England, Fosseway, Gloucestershire, London, Norman Abbott, Recreation, Stow-on-the-Wold, Travel and Tourism
The Royalist reputed to be the oldest inn in England
The history of Stow on the Wold
Part 2
Although the Fosseway is regarded as one of the most important Roman roads in the south of England, it is now fairly definite that a highway following roughly the same route existed here long before the Roman invasion and this was restored and surfaced by the invaders to modify it more suited for their purposes.
“Fosse” in earlier times meant a ditch or dike, and the road is thought to have been constructed by the excavation of two parallel ditches running across the country with the soil from the ditches being thrown up to make a bank, thusly forming a raised route or “road” which could be used by travellers to cross low-lying or miry areas. It also had the vantage of elevating the traveller somewhat so that he could examine the surrounding countryside for possible predators, both animal and human, bearing in mind that there was a fairlybroad wolf population in England at that time.
Roads have always been of importance to Stow, and in fact it lies at the junction of no fewer than eight roads; in pre-Roman times traffic between Bagenden and the south-east, in Roman times along the frontier, the steady traffic of minerals from the west, of salt from Droitwich and Cheshire, and business linking the two great rivers of Severn and Trent.
The great age of these roads is confirmed by the fact that they all follow the ridges of the hills and avoid the river valleys.
A Stone Age axe has been discovered under the town, taking it back to Neolithic times, and Roman coins, tales and a bronze buckle have been unearthed close to the churchyard. The town has so some cellars and underground passages underneath it that it has been likened to a rabbit warren, and though most of them have now been filled in and covered off, in the middle of the 1970′s a mechanical excavator revealed a biggish vault under the road near to a shop in the Square with a crumbling passageway leading from it towards the north-west, so it would seem that some of the history still awaits discovery in Stow and the areas around.
The Norman invasion of 1066 probably meant very little to the majority of the Inhabitants of the region with the possible exception of the large landowners. In fact due to the poor methods of communication then existing, it probably went unnoticed over some of the land, one master being much the same as another. But for Stow the change shortly became more evident.
The Abbey of Evesham had obtained the Manor of Stow as part of its endowment in 714 A.D., but early in the twelfth century the Norman Abbott obtained from King Henry I a charter for a weekly market to be held every Thursday, and began the re-building of the church which at that moment was constructed mainly of timber, as Indeed were most of the buildings in the Cotswolds. Wood being cheap and plentiful.
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Olympics Accommodation
06 Jun 2011 1 Comment
in Cotswold Accommodation, Olympics Accommodation Tags: 2012 Summer Olympics, Cotswolds, Dorney Lake, Events, London, Olympic, Olympic Games, sport
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Why would the Cotswolds make the perfect holiday stay for the London Olympics 2012?
With it’s idyllic beauty of roling hills and countryside the Cotswolds would be haven after that long and exhuasting day out in London.
The prices in the Cotswolds will be less than London enabling you to spend that little bit more on your olympic memorabilia!
The Cotswolds is renowned for its high class restaurants and accommodation. With some of the finest Hotels and Inns in the UK.
How will you travel to London and how long will it take?
Some of the locations in the Cotswolds are very near to Moreton in Marsh and Kingham stations, Kingham station is the railway line to London Paddington and takes no more than about 80 -90 minutes, from London Paddington the tube can then get you to the olympic stadium.
Other areas in the Cotswolds are about 20 – 30 minutes drive to oxford where again the train is available or there are two bus companies like the Oxford Tube that run hourly services to london.
For Kingham station accommodation we highly recommend the Kings head inn Bledington or Cotswold view Guesthouse in Nether Westcote
Looking to travel from Oxford we would recommend the Swan Inn Swinbrook
What if i dont want to go to London what other events are there near the Cotswolds?
The Olympic rowing and kayak events will be held at Dorney Lake and again is about 50 miles away
Coventry City’s Ricoh Arena has been chosen as the Midlands venue to host football at the 2012 Olympic Games and Coventry is about 1 hour from Stow on the Wold.
For places to stay and and Olympics accommodation visit the Cotswold accommodation website
Cotswolds bed and breakfasts
23 May 2011 Leave a Comment
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Places to stay in the Cotswolds
Honeysuckle Cottage
Honeysuckle bed and breakfast
- Cotswolds bed and breakfast
- Honeysuckle Cottage is a Cotswold Cottage situated within the picturesque village of Nether Westcote with stunning views over the Cotswolds. We have a comfortable double bedroom with ensuite shower room which is available to couples or single people and have shared children’s accommodation . Both rooms have Freeview Television and tea and coffee making facilities
Cotswold View Guesthouse
- Chipping Norton bed and breakfast
- Situated in the quiet unspoilt village of Nether Westcote , in the heart of the CotswoldsCotswold View Comprises of 5 rooms all with en-suite or private facilities.
It also offers two self catering cottages Stable Cottage and the Granary Flat.
The old school bed and breakfast
- Chipping Norton Bed and Breakfast
- Once a Victorian schoolhouse built in 1854 by the local brewery and more recently a lively day nursery for surrounding village toddlers, our converted home has a more genteel but still carefree atmosphere. We offer four comfortable en-suite rooms, private sitting rooms.
Mole end bed and breakfast
- Stow on the wold bed and breakfast
- Mole end offers luxury accommodation in a tranquil setting.
Enjoying fantastic views overlooking 10 miles of cotswold scenery.
Offering 2 Double rooms en suite and 1 Twin room with private bathroom
Park Farm Holiday Cottages
- Cotswold self catering
- Park Farm Holiday Cottages offer a choice of five luxury self-catering holiday cottages near Stow-on-the Wold in the Cotswolds. We provide a perfect base for exploring Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire. All of our holiday cottages have free Wi-Fi.
- Cotswold Accommodation
- For further listing of holiday accommodation in the Cotswolds visit Cotswold Accommodation for your in depth tour guide.
Burford Hotels and Burford
19 May 2011 1 Comment
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We can find so many natural places as many as modern spots in our world. Cotswold is the blend of natural ancient beauty which is preserved in modernization.
Burford a town that is very central to the Cotswolds and in the Domesday book Burfod was an agricultural village but that changed when its importance as a crossroads was recognised by the granting of a charter establishing a merchant guild between 1088 and 1107.
The success and wealth of the wool trade enabled the magnificent Burford Church to be built and completed before Henry VIII became king and many monuments and chapels in the church testify to Burford’s trading success.
Affordable accommodations are available for you who want to come and enjoy its beauty.
Burford is now a major tourist attraction of the Cotswolds, ideally suited to those who enjoy walking cycling and with other attractions such as the Cotswold wildlife park and the Burford Garden Company there really is a modern blend of activities to do in the town.
Burford Hotels
There is plenty of hotels to choose from including
Burford Hotels
The Swan Inn Swinbrook
Six elegant individually designed bed and breakfast rooms housed in a stone barn, fusing classic and contemporary in a warm, unpretentious way
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This traditional inn is in the Cotswold village of Burford, between Oxford and Cheltenham. It mixes original character with modern comforts, including free Wi-Fi, en suite rooms and award-winning food. Number of rooms: 9.
This old hostel of the eighteenth century serves local products, offers a warm and efficient service in a casual atmosphere and is an ideal starting point for exploring the region Costwold. Number of rooms: 20.
Few people could resist the rustic charm of the residence of the sixteenth century, a real enchanting refuge in the Cotswolds in the picturesque town of Burford, whether for vacation, a business trip or a great opportunity. Number of rooms: 21.
The independent hotel, a traditional building of Cotswold stone completely refurbished, is located two minutes walk from the main street of Burford, 30 minutes from Oxford and Cheltenham and houses a restaurant popular, sophisticated and … Number of rooms: 8.
Originally built in 1475, the Bull Inn has been welcoming visitors, including Lord Nelson and King Charles II since 1610. Today it offers luxurious accommodation, four-poster beds and gourmet dining. Number of rooms: 9.
This traditional inn is ideally located in the heart of Costwold in the picturesque town of Burford, which can easily visit the region. Number of rooms: 17.
This hostel relay seventeenth century that dominates the hilly offers good food in a traditional and relaxed. Number of rooms: 10.
The Golden Pheasant has been providing overnight accommodation to weary travellers since the 18th century. Number of rooms: 10.
Privileged to live and work in the Cotswolds
12 May 2011 Leave a Comment
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Born in the hospital at Moreton in Marsh and now have been living in the same town for 6 years. My work brings me into contact with the great local folk of the Cotswolds, I am so lucky!
My family were farmers and when growing up in village of Nether Westcote i can remember a lot more farms than there are now, no computers and game stations and with only 3 other lads the same age as me we had to find our own entertainment. This was not a problem, on the farms we could make dens out of the bales of hay, play with the animals or go onto the village green and play football or cricket, the best we could manage was 2 a side. The local pub was our sweet store with halfpenny sweets and getting into trouble was a regular fate but the village community always knew who the culprits were. My fathers neighbour would never give us our balls back playing cricket if they landed in her gaarden as they were so proud of thier vegetable garden ( my appreciation of this was not that high at the time). Nevermind off to see my Aunty May at the other side of the village she has a tennis court next to her garden and she has another large stock of tennis balls to give me. Back to playing more cricket!
Summertime would bring lots of spice to the village, i can remember the bubble cars driving through the village as they were off for a camping weekend at the local pub – the Old New Inn. The RAF camp in Little Rissington was used by and American airbase and the huge cars use to turn up at my fathers vegetable shop, i had never seen anything like them.
Cycling in the summer was great i used to cycle to Milton under Wychwood and cut through the village of Bruern along to Fifield and back to Nether Westcote, i dont think i could manage that now.
All on bike that would of cost about £10
As time moved on new neighbours came and now the large barn opposite was converted to an annex above but the new owners became friends after retiring from the busy life of London and they would organise a barn dance every summer in which most the village would come, it was a great evening, by now the vegetable shop on the farm had been converted to a self catering cottage and the chicken hutch had become the gusthouse – times were changing the village began to evolve.
Farms were being coverted to houses, large houses, there used to be 6 farms in Nether Westcote alone now there are none. The campsite is gone, but there is still a small industrial estate with four to five business’es where there used to be a farm.
Gone are the days of pig roasts where everybody in the village went for a summer evening but there is a now a annual village fete with healthy attendance and the local methodist chapel in the Nether Westcote and St Mary’s Church in Church Westcote have a healthy gathering on a sunday morning or evening. The family service at “Westcote chapel” can be full with upto 70 people attending once a month.
The villages can boast about new horse traders and trainers popular because or the vast land space available, with two equine centers bringing new visitors and trade to the village.
The local pub is now converted to a busy restaurant and has a fresh new look attracting custom from all round the Cotswolds.
The true locals. well there are a few left, not so many now but the folks that have move in, some are very community minded and the village is still friendly and maybe more quaint than ever with the beatufiful gardens and perfectly kept mowed lawns none of which show the signs of where 4 lads used stick cricket stumps into the ground or muddy goalkeeping areas.
So for me i knew that farming was not a possibility and after training and working in engineering for a few years, i ended up training in IT computer repairs, it is for me the greatest life of all and brings me into contact with all walks of life in the Cotswolds, the large house down a 2 mile lane or the small bungalow with the pretty garden, the large hotel in a mass panic because they cant receive their email or the small bed and breakfast trying to provide wifi to their guests
Variety is the spice of life!!
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08 May 2011 1 Comment
in Cotswolds Hotels Tags: b&b, bed and breakfast, cotswold accommodation, Cotswolds Hotels
Visiting the Cotswolds is not a hard choice to make, when deciding on a destination for perhaps your weekend break or a longer vacation in the summer.
Then its a case or where do you stay and what type of accommodation do really want to stay in, there is such a vast selection to choose from.
Is it going to be a traditional Cotswold Inn maybe rich with history or the more modern Inn converted in recent years or is it goinf to be a hotel dating back to the 16th century.
Campsites are a plenty from Moreton in Marsh to Charlbury or maybe a guesthouse in quiet nessled village.
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An insight of the History of Stow On the Wold
04 May 2011 Leave a Comment
in Cotswold Accommodation, Cotswolds Hotels, Cotswolds restaurants Tags: Aston Magna, Bagendon, Bronze Age, cotswold accommodation, cotswold b&b, cotswold hotels, cotswold inns, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, Ordnance Survey, Stone Age, Stow-on-the-Wold
Stow on the Wold Today
History of Stow on the Wold
Part 1
Every age leaves its landmarks, and the earliest material evidence we have of settlement in this part of the Cotswolds lies in the number of Stone Age and Bronze Age burial mounds we have in the area. Twenty-three round Barrows and seven long Barrows.
The Iron Age has left a line of nine fortresses on spurs of the escarpment overlooking the Severn, a protection against marauders from the other side, the most famous being Crlckley hill. It was the custom at that time for the local villages to surround themselves with earth ramparts, mainly to keep the animals penned at night but also as a protection against unfriendly neighbours and vagabonds, and around Stow they may be found at Aston Magna, Wolford, Chastleton, Icomb Hill, Salmonsbury, and Enbury (Condicote). In Stow Itself the ramparts of Mauger’s Bury can be traced across Well Lane and round Camp Gardens, round the Pits, and up Digbeth Street. Aerial photographs clearly reveal the size and oval shape of a quite large encampment.
It is possible that this settlement was close to a sanctuary previously associated with Druid worship. The Druids tended to favour clearings in the woods at the summit of hills, and when Christianity was established it would have been a matter of convenience to continue to worship on the old pagan site.
There is a strong tradition that the first missionary to the newly-established Saxons in these parts was named Edward, and the Ordnance Survey shows one of the two major springs below the town as St. Edward’s Well. St. Edward the Hermit probably took over the site that was already dedicated to religion, thus helping to establish the first name of the town as St. Edward’s Holy Place, or Stowe, displacing the older name of Mauger’s Bury which eventually became attached to the hamlet to the South.
When the Romans arrived the tribal capital of the Dobunni was at Bagenden, and Stow lay on the route from there to the neighbouring territory of the Catevellauni. The Romans moved the local capital from Bagendon to Cirencester, the Fosseway became a frontier road, and they selected Bourton-on-the-Water and Dorn beyond Moreton in Marsh for their military camps. One Roman family is known to have farmed an area on the hill to the west of Stow, building their villa facing south, but otherwise only the sound of military traffic along the well-surfaced road disturbed the residents of the town.
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Cotswolds restaurants
03 May 2011 Leave a Comment
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We will provide links to as many videos of Cotswolds Restaurants as we can for your viewing.
Cotswolds Restaurants The Kings Head Inn
Cotswolds Restaurants
Wining and Dining
Times have changed in the Cotswolds, “when i were a boy” there was not the choice we have now. The pubs were just that pubs a place where traditional beers were sold and for a while pubs forgot that people still enjoyed real ales. There were a few tea shops and Hotels were not usually a place to eat out, how times have changed.
Now the selection in the Cotswolds is so hard because there are so many restaurants, pubs and hotels to choose from.
I have always enjoyed the moore home cooked variation and at the moment have been using the “inn on the marsh” in moreton in marsh regularly, which means i do not need to drive thus meaning more time to test the real ales in there.
WIth many of the local restaurants now winning multiple awards the standards are rising and so is competition, ah and prices to!
Some of the in pubs to visit at the moment are “The fox in oddington”, “the fox in broadwell”, “the kings head inn bledington” adn “the swan inn swinbrook”.
Serving a multitude of freshly grown produce from the area and meat from local butchers etc, this just furthers the taste buds for a divine eating and drinking experience.
Some of the local breweries are “wychwood brewery” , “donnington ales” and Cotswold brewing company who all make excellent real ales to wash down the large amount of food that will be eating.
All pubs now serve a great selection of wines and i am sure are well tested before, we the general public get to taste them.
Below we are including links to videos and websites featuring some of the most exclusive restaurants in the Cotswolds.
Cotswolds Restaurants videos and websites
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- Video of ther Kings Head Inn Bledington a cotswolds restaurants delight.
- Burford Hotels
- Restaurants near burford hotels, find the bubble “the Swan Inn Swinbrook”
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- Some nice pictures of the Cotswolds including hotels and inns you may recognise
- Oxfordshire Inn
- direct link to the swan inn swinbrook a very busy oxfordshire inn
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- A busy cotswold restaurant the kings head inn
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- All about the cotswolds for in depth coverage follow the link, videos articles and much much more
Video posts for the Cotswolds
03 May 2011 Leave a Comment
in Cotswold Accommodation Tags: burford hotels, cotswold accommodation, cotswold restaurants, cotswold tourism
We are posting some great videos on Cotswold Tourism and our Cotswold Accommodation sites.
Newest posts include Youtube Cotswolds Restaurants videos and videos on Burford Hotels .
We will soon be compiling a list youtube videos on the Cotswolds Area.
