Cotswolds Weekend: rolling hills and honey-coloured stone villages

Weekend in the Cotswolds. Enjoy quintessentially English market towns and villages built from honey-coloured stone, the Cotswolds are a range of gently rolling hills and the largest Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in England and Wales making them a perfect base for keen walkers and cyclists.

The holiday is £275 for 2 nights in an en-suite room for sole occupancy and includes the 3 walks. No food is included in the price. Although food is not included in the price I will book a bistro for breakfast and make dinner reservations for those that wish to be included.

Accommodation
In an area steeped with history the Crown & Cushion is a relaxing home away from home. Originally a 15th Century Coaching Inn the Crown and Cushion is now a proud 40 bedroom hotel right in the heart of the Cotswold's. In the past the Crown and Cushion was owned by the legendary drummer Keith Moon from 'The Who' and his legacy decadence lives on today.

Please note that there is limited parking at the hotel however there is also free parking is in a nearby public car park in Chipping Norton after you have dropped off your bags at the hotel.

Itinerary
Friday: arrival for the Friday walk is at noon with check in after the walk.

Walks
Friday: For those that can get time off work there will be an afternoon walk from Chipping Norton starting at noon to the Rollright stones. The Rollright Stones is an ancient site located on the Oxfordshire & Warwickshire border in England. The complex consists of three main elements, The King's Men stone circle, the King Stone, and the Whispering Knights.
8 miles: approx 4 hours

Saturday: Cold Aston, Notgrove and Turkdean
This walk is in typical wold country, through a landscape of rolling uplands and sweeping valleys, with expansive, open and impressive views all the way. It is an easy walk, mostly on good clear tracks, and all the climbs are gradual. The route passes through three quiet, remote and most attractive villages, all with three interesting medieval churches.
7 miles: approx 4 hours

Sunday: Bledington, Westcote and Icomb
This walk, in the gentle terrain of the Evenlode valley near the Gloucestshire-Oxfordshire border, explores some of the quieter, smaller, more tucked away and less well known villages of the Cotswolds. There are broad and extensive views over the surrounding countryside and three churches to visit. The walking is easy with few gradients.
7 miles: approx 4 hours

Payment
Payment of £100 deposit is required to secure your place. If you cancel a refund will only be provided if your place is resold and a £25 admin fee will be charged.

Please make all payment by bank transfer:
Name: David Jackson
Sort code: 070116
Account number: 11883226

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