To Do Nearby
Idyllic England is wrapped up in the Cotswolds. Explore quintessential villages of honey-coloured stone, take in splendid market towns, and walk through breathtaking landscapes along historic trails. Coombe End Manor is perfectly situated to explore the best of the Cotswolds.
isit the Elkstone Studios, only a 10 minutes walk from the Manor, a thriving lifestyle workspace hub hosting businesses specialised in design, food, wellness and retail, including a delightful food hall & café, a state-of-the-art gym, high speed EV charging, a Padel court, a womenswear boutique, a florist and an outdoor picnic area with playground. Office and event spaces are available for hire, ideal for corporate meetings and events.
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xplore the Cotswolds, an English countryside area of outstanding natural beauty renowned for its astonishing walks, trails and cycle routes, archaeological sites and more.
Very popular ‘chocolate box’ Cotswold villages include Bibury (25 mins drive) and Bourton on the Water (30 mins drive), which has a charming Model Village and Birdland Park and Garden.
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isit Cheltenham (15 mins drive), a large picturesque regency town which offers plenty of attractions for visitors to explore, from its beautiful architecture and scenic parks to its bustling shopping districts and entertainment (theatre, cinema, bowling etc) and cultural events such as the Cheltenham Literature Festival and the world-famous horse races at the Cheltenham Racecourse. Visit The Wilson Museum, Gloucestershire’s premier art gallery and museum.
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isit Cirencester (15 mins drive), a beautiful wool town with a vibrant market and local amenities, cafes and parks. It's known for its Ancient Roman artefacts and monuments, the Corinium Museum, Cirencester Park, lovely eateries and quaint indie boutiques. Visit New Brewery Arts, a hub of visual and performing arts and crafts. You'll find the beautiful St Mary's Abbey in the front of the market, which was founded as an Augustinian monastery in 1117.
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Enjoy a nice meal at one of the local pubs and restaurants:
Cowley Experimental (Cowley), The Woolpack (Slad), The Painswick (Painswick), The Bell (Sapperton), The Green Dragon (Elkstone), The Boot (Barnsley).
Explore the charming Cotswold countryside with a few pleasant walks just at our doorstep.
The Devil’s Chimney walk is a 15 mins drive away along the escarpment, with a local landmark, and great views over Cheltenham and Gloucester.
Also nearby is the Laurie Lee way walk, a 5 mile circular walking trail covers much of the picturesque Slad Valley, passing verdant slopes, crossing small rivers and streams and meandering through small woodlands, all of which contain a rich variety of wildlife.
If you are looking for further walks, Coombe End’s estate is only 7 miles from the Cotswold Way (102 miles / 164 km), a long-distance walking trail that runs between Gloucestershire and Somerset, from the market town of Chipping Campden in the north to the city of Bath in the south.
