Rissington Hill House is situated in between some of the most iconic Cotswold towns and villages, Stow-on-the-Wold, Burford and Bourton-on-the-Water are all easily reachable in less than 15-minutes. The closest pub, The Lamb Inn, can be reached on foot, while further helpful amenities can be found just minutes away in surrounding villages. The famous Daylesford Organic Farm with its award-winning farm shop is 20-minutes away while uber-cool Soho Farmhouse is just 40-minutes away.
There are plenty of things for the whole family to see, do an explore in the surrounding area. Adam Henson’s Cotswold Farm Park with its variety of rare breeds and with an adventure playground, farm safari, maze and jumping pillows, it is a must-visit for those travelling with children and is just 20-minutes away. Bourton-on-the-Water, just 15-minutes away, is home to a selection of excellent attractions including, The Model Village, Cotswold Motoring Museum & Toy Collection and Birdland Park & Gardens, home to Flamingos, Pelicans, Penguins!
A wide variety of historic properties are within 40-minutes of Rissington Hill House, including: Chastleton House & Gardens, Broadway Tower, Snowshill Manor & Gardens, Hidcote Manor Gardens, Sudeley Castle & Gardens and Blenheim Palace. The medieval market town of Stratford-upon-Avon internationally famed for being the birthplace of Shakespeare, is less than a 50-minute drive away making it an ideal choice for a fantastic day out. For those that enjoy a little hustle and bustle, Oxford is 45-minutes away, while Cheltenham and Cirencester are both less than 40-minutes away. For the shopaholics, Bicester Village, home to a huge variety of designer brands, is a 50-minute drive away.
Getting to and around
The Cotswolds isn’t just one of the most beautiful regions in England – it’s one that’s beautifully representative of the best of the English countryside. Straddling several counties, the Cotswolds boasts undulating hills and farmland, striking architecture and monuments as well as some particularly charming villages that make for relaxing and delightful day trips for both families and groups.
