Notgrove Holidays

Notgrove is deep in the Cotswolds in 1,500 acres of private farmland, with access to the estate's walks and cycle paths. Several of the favourite walks and cycle routes have been mapped out for guests by the site team. The site is just under four miles from Bourton-on-the-Water and seven and a half miles from Stow-on-the-Wold, both excellent for whiling away a few hours browsing the many shops and having tea at Huffkins the famed bakery. Have an ice cream beside the river, then dinner at one of the many restaurants. The Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens (25 minutes) with rhinos, giraffes and lions is also a popular place for a day out; have some time too at Adam Henson's Cotswold Farm Park (10 minutes), as featured on the BBC's Countryfile and home to animals, tractor rides and seasonal demonstrations of life on the farm. Birdland in Bourton-on-the-Water 10 minutes away has a wide array of feathered species, including very cute penguins, and also has a dinosaur experience. Or try All Things Wild In Honeybourne (35 minutes), a family adventure park with animals, go-karts, dinosaur models and indoor soft play and sandpit. Sudeley Castle (20 minutes) is set in the medieval village of Winchecombe, holds many seasonal events and is open all year round. There are many National Trust sites in the area, from gardens at Hidcote (35 minutes) to Roman remains at Chedworth Villa (20 minutes). The Cotswold Motoring Museum & Toy Collection (10 minutes) is overflowing with vintage car collections, classic cars and motorcycles, caravans, original enamel signs and a collection of motoring curiosities.