We have improved our walking grade scale. Read more
16 Oct - 23 Oct 2026
7 nights. Trip notes
We have improved our walking grade scale. Read more
■ Location: Cotswolds
■ Duration: 7 nights at an HF Country House
■ Board Basis: Full Board
■ Travel Dates: Oct 2026, Apr-Sep 2027
■ Itineraries available: 2
■ Choice of Walking Grades: 2, 3 & 4 details
■ Carbon Footprint: 182kg CO2 details
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£1,239
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£1,209
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From September 2026, we have expanded our walking grade scale from 6 to 10 points. While the holidays themselves have not changed (the routes, daily distances and ascent levels remain the same), our newly expanded 1-10 scale offers greater distinction between holidays and clearer grade descriptions, so you can choose a holiday that best suits you.
Gentle walking grade 2
Full or half-day gentle walks on good paths, with plenty of time for rest stops, views, and places of interest. Typically, 3-5 miles (5-8km) with around 350ft (100m) of ascent with few or no stiles.
Gentle walking grade 3
Slightly longer walks, mostly on well-trodden paths, with some gentle gradients plus stiles and steps possible. Typically, 5-6 miles (8-10km) with around 650ft (200m) of ascent.
Gentle walking grade 4
The most active Gentle grade, with longer walks, some ascent, and possible steps, stiles, or off-path uneven ground. Typically, 6-7 miles (10-12km) with around 1,000ft (300m) of ascent.All our carefully-curated itineraries are designed by our experts. While we make every effort to adhere to the described itinerary, we may take alternative routes or adapt the running order for weather and/or operational reasons.
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[title] => Salmonsbury Camp and the Windrush Valley
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[title] => Salmonsbury Camp
[content] => Distance: 4½ miles (7km)
Ascent: 100 feet (40m)
In summary: Walking from Harrington House, we follow footpaths from Bourton exploring the area directly to the south. Heading back we will follow the Diamond Way.
Highlight: The interesting Salmonsbury Camp.
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[title] => The Slaughters and Salmonsbury Camp
[content] => Distance: 7 miles (11km)
Ascent: 300 feet (100m)
In summary: On this circular walk from Bourton we visit the pretty villages of Lower and Upper Slaughter following the River Eye, before returning to Bourton via Salmonsbury Camp.
Highlight: The twin villages of Upper and Lower Slaughter are just a couple of miles' walk from Bourton-on-the-Water. The River Eye flows through these most picturesque of villages, creating a picture-postcard scene.
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[title] => Little Rissington
[content] => Distance: 7½ miles (11.5km)
Ascent: 560 feet (170m)
In summary: Follow the Monarch’s Way to Clapton-on-the-Hill, then take the route across the valley to Little Rissington. We return via the quarry lakes to Bourton.
Highlight: Visit the 'plague church' at Little Rissington with its memorial window to the Red Arrows and the graves of those killed at the nearby RAF Flying School.
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Distance: 4½ miles (7km)
Ascent: 100 feet (40m)
In summary: Walking from Harrington House, we follow footpaths from Bourton exploring the area directly to the south. Heading back we will follow the Diamond Way.
Highlight: The interesting Salmonsbury Camp.
Distance: 7 miles (11km)
Ascent: 300 feet (100m)
In summary: On this circular walk from Bourton we visit the pretty villages of Lower and Upper Slaughter following the River Eye, before returning to Bourton via Salmonsbury Camp.
Highlight: The twin villages of Upper and Lower Slaughter are just a couple of miles' walk from Bourton-on-the-Water. The River Eye flows through these most picturesque of villages, creating a picture-postcard scene.
Distance: 7½ miles (11.5km)
Ascent: 560 feet (170m)
In summary: Follow the Monarch’s Way to Clapton-on-the-Hill, then take the route across the valley to Little Rissington. We return via the quarry lakes to Bourton.
Highlight: Visit the 'plague church' at Little Rissington with its memorial window to the Red Arrows and the graves of those killed at the nearby RAF Flying School.
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[title] => Fish Hill to Broadway
[content] => Distance: 3 miles (5km)
Ascent: 100 feet (40m)
In summary: A fine walk starting at Fish Hill we walk past the impressive Broadway tower and partly following the Cotswold Way to Broadway.
Highlight: Visiting Broadway a fine show village filled with old cottages and gabled houses
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[title] => A Quiet Walk to Broadway
[content] => Distance: 7miles (11.5km)
Ascent: 650 feet (200m)
In summary: A fine walk starting at Ford we head north, partly following the Cotswold Way passing Snowshill, all the way to Broadway.
Highlight: Visiting Broadway a fine show village filled with old cottages and gabled houses
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[title] => Three villages and a Hamlet to Broadway
[content] => Distance: 9 miles (14.5km)
Ascent: 750 feet (220m)
In summary: A pleasant walk beginning east of Temple Guiting heading through the historic village of Snowshill on our way to Broadway.
Highlight: Visiting Broadway a fine show village filled with old cottages and gabled houses
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Distance: 3 miles (5km)
Ascent: 100 feet (40m)
In summary: A fine walk starting at Fish Hill we walk past the impressive Broadway tower and partly following the Cotswold Way to Broadway.
Highlight: Visiting Broadway a fine show village filled with old cottages and gabled houses
Distance: 7miles (11.5km)
Ascent: 650 feet (200m)
In summary: A fine walk starting at Ford we head north, partly following the Cotswold Way passing Snowshill, all the way to Broadway.
Highlight: Visiting Broadway a fine show village filled with old cottages and gabled houses
Distance: 9 miles (14.5km)
Ascent: 750 feet (220m)
In summary: A pleasant walk beginning east of Temple Guiting heading through the historic village of Snowshill on our way to Broadway.
Highlight: Visiting Broadway a fine show village filled with old cottages and gabled houses
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[title] => Free Day - The Cotswolds
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[title] => Chedworth Roman Villa
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[title] => Hampnett to Chedworth
[content] => Distance: 4 miles (7km)
Ascent: 600 feet (180m)
In summary: We start this walk by exploring the beautiful 12th century church of Hampnett. It has the most astonishing ornate patterns of mock-medieval stencilling all over the inside. We then follow the Macmillan Way to the small rural parish of Yanworth. Finally we arrive at the Roman Villa at Chedworth.
Highlight: St George's church in Hampnett with it's beautiful Victorian stencilling.
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[title] => Northleach to Chedworth
[content] => Distance: 5½ miles (9km)
Ascent: 600 feet (180m)
In summary: The market town of Northleach is our start. Explore the town and its impressive church of St Peter and St Paul one of the finest examples of the Cotswold perpendicular style. We then head towards Hampnett, and follow the same route as the Gentle Walk to Chedworth Villa.
Highlight: Our walk finishes at the Chedworth Roman Villa. Now managed by the National Trust, this is one of England's best preserved Roman sites, with fine mosaics dating from AD120-400.
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[title] => Farmington to Chedworth
[content] => Distance: 8 miles (13km)
Ascent: 840 feet (260m)
In summary: Starting in the small village of Farmington, we follow the Diamond Way south passing the lake to Upper End, turning west to Northleach. Once there we follow the same route as the Easier Walk.
Highlight: Northleach's ancient Market Place and its half-timbered buildings dating from the 15th and 16th Centuries.
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Distance: 4 miles (7km)
Ascent: 600 feet (180m)
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Highlight: St George's church in Hampnett with it's beautiful Victorian stencilling.
Distance: 5½ miles (9km)
Ascent: 600 feet (180m)
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Highlight: Our walk finishes at the Chedworth Roman Villa. Now managed by the National Trust, this is one of England's best preserved Roman sites, with fine mosaics dating from AD120-400.
Distance: 8 miles (13km)
Ascent: 840 feet (260m)
In summary: Starting in the small village of Farmington, we follow the Diamond Way south passing the lake to Upper End, turning west to Northleach. Once there we follow the same route as the Easier Walk.
Highlight: Northleach's ancient Market Place and its half-timbered buildings dating from the 15th and 16th Centuries.
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[title] => Hailes Abbey & Sudeley Castle
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[title] => Hailes Abbey to Sudeley Castle
[content] => Distance: 3 miles (4.5km)
Ascent: 200 feet (60m)
In summary: We have time to explore Hailes Abbey and the church before a gentle walk to Winchcombe. Views of the heritage steam railway before arriving at Sudeley Castle.
Highlight: Sudeley Castle - steeped in history, the castle was once home and is now the burial place of Queen Catherine Parr, one of Henry VIII’s many wives.
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[title] => Toddington to Winchcombe
[content] => Distance: 6½ miles (10.5km)
Total ascent: 450 feet (140m)
In summary: Walk through gently rolling countryside, passing a heritage railway, ancient churches, and the ruined Hailes Abbey, before ending the day at the interesting Cotswold town of Winchcombe.
Highlight: The ruins of Hailes Abbey. Richard Earl of Cornwall, founded the Abbey in 1246, to thank God after he survived a shipwreck.
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[title] => Winchcombe Circular
[content] => Distance: 8½ miles (13.5km)
Ascent: 1,000 feet (320m)
In summary: Enjoy the views over the far reaching Evesham Vale, before passing Hailes Abbey and following the Cotswold Way to end at Winchcombe.
Highlight: The little chapel of ease at Farmcote.
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Distance: 3 miles (4.5km)
Ascent: 200 feet (60m)
In summary: We have time to explore Hailes Abbey and the church before a gentle walk to Winchcombe. Views of the heritage steam railway before arriving at Sudeley Castle.
Highlight: Sudeley Castle - steeped in history, the castle was once home and is now the burial place of Queen Catherine Parr, one of Henry VIII’s many wives.
Distance: 6½ miles (10.5km)
Total ascent: 450 feet (140m)
In summary: Walk through gently rolling countryside, passing a heritage railway, ancient churches, and the ruined Hailes Abbey, before ending the day at the interesting Cotswold town of Winchcombe.
Highlight: The ruins of Hailes Abbey. Richard Earl of Cornwall, founded the Abbey in 1246, to thank God after he survived a shipwreck.
Distance: 8½ miles (13.5km)
Ascent: 1,000 feet (320m)
In summary: Enjoy the views over the far reaching Evesham Vale, before passing Hailes Abbey and following the Cotswold Way to end at Winchcombe.
Highlight: The little chapel of ease at Farmcote.
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[title] => Lower Slaughter
[content] => Distance: 3 miles (5km)
Ascent: 150 feet (60m)
In summary: This is a short circular walk from Harrington House to Lower Slaughter, a very attractive village which is one of the most photographed villages in England.
Highlight: The twin villages of Upper and Lower Slaughter are just a couple of miles' walk from Bourton-on-the-Water.
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[title] => Upper Slaughter and Lower Slaughter
[content] => Distance: 5½ miles (9km)
Ascent: 480 feet (140m)
In summary: An attraction of this walk is that it includes three villages. We start in bustling Bourton-on-the-Water, crossing farmland to idyllic Lower Slaughter with its fine old houses and cottages sitting beside the picturesque Rive Eye and its attractive bridges. With time to visit the church, look at the Mill, and possibly enjoy the tea room, we then cross meadows to the sleepy and unspoilt village of Upper Slaughter before picking up the River Windrush to return to Harrington House.
Highlight: The mill at Lower Slaughter and two unspoilt Cotswold villages
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[title] => Bourton to Icomb
[content] => Distance: 9½ miles (15km)
Ascent: 850 feet (260m)
In summary: Leaving Bourton via the quarry lakes we ascend to Great Rissington and then across the Cotswold countryside to the idyllic Cotswold stone village of Icomb. With fine views across the Cotswold landscape we return to Harrington House via Greystones nature reserve and the picturesque main street of Bourton-on-the-Water.
Highlight: Take your camera – plenty of quintessential Cotswolds photo opportunities.
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Distance: 3 miles (5km)
Ascent: 150 feet (60m)
In summary: This is a short circular walk from Harrington House to Lower Slaughter, a very attractive village which is one of the most photographed villages in England.
Highlight: The twin villages of Upper and Lower Slaughter are just a couple of miles' walk from Bourton-on-the-Water.
Distance: 5½ miles (9km)
Ascent: 480 feet (140m)
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Highlight: The mill at Lower Slaughter and two unspoilt Cotswold villages
Distance: 9½ miles (15km)
Ascent: 850 feet (260m)
In summary: Leaving Bourton via the quarry lakes we ascend to Great Rissington and then across the Cotswold countryside to the idyllic Cotswold stone village of Icomb. With fine views across the Cotswold landscape we return to Harrington House via Greystones nature reserve and the picturesque main street of Bourton-on-the-Water.
Highlight: Take your camera – plenty of quintessential Cotswolds photo opportunities.
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[title] => Departure Day
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[title] => Along the Monarch’s Way
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[title] => Monarch’s Way to Bourton
[content] => Distance: 6½ miles (10½km)
Total ascent: 550 feet (160m)
In summary: A walk along the Monarch's Way from the village of Broadwell to Bourton-on-the-Water. We'll stop to explore Stow-on-the-Wold and the delightful village of Lower Slaughter.
Highlight: Timeless Lower Slaughter was voted the 'most romantic street in Britain'. With its idyllic cottages and watermill. This is delightful spot to stop and relax.
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[title] => Lower Swell to Bourton
[content] => Distance: 4 miles (6½km)
Ascent: 150 feet (50m)
Descent: 180 feet (50m)
In Summary: Starting in Lower Swell, we head across the Cotswold countryside back to Bourton via Lower Slaughter.
Highlight: Peaceful pastures and tracks take us from one delightful Cotswold Village to another. Plenty of photo opportunities especially in Lower Slaughter.
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[title] => Longborough, The Swells, to Bourton
[content] => Distance: 7½ miles (12km)
Ascent: 280 feet (80m)
Descent: 380 feet (120m)
In Summary: This walk starts in The Cotswold village of Longborough, passing through the Swells and Lower Slaughter, back to our base in Bourton-on-the-Water.
Highlight: Several delightful Cotswold villages, idyllic cottages and the mill at Lower Slaughter, all linked by peaceful countryside.
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Distance: 4 miles (6½km)
Ascent: 150 feet (50m)
Descent: 180 feet (50m)
In Summary: Starting in Lower Swell, we head across the Cotswold countryside back to Bourton via Lower Slaughter.
Highlight: Peaceful pastures and tracks take us from one delightful Cotswold Village to another. Plenty of photo opportunities especially in Lower Slaughter.
Distance: 6½ miles (10½km)
Total ascent: 550 feet (160m)
In summary: A walk along the Monarch's Way from the village of Broadwell to Bourton-on-the-Water. We'll stop to explore Stow-on-the-Wold and the delightful village of Lower Slaughter.
Highlight: Timeless Lower Slaughter was voted the 'most romantic street in Britain'. With its idyllic cottages and watermill. This is delightful spot to stop and relax.
Distance: 7½ miles (12km)
Ascent: 280 feet (80m)
Descent: 380 feet (120m)
In Summary: This walk starts in The Cotswold village of Longborough, passing through the Swells and Lower Slaughter, back to our base in Bourton-on-the-Water.
Highlight: Several delightful Cotswold villages, idyllic cottages and the mill at Lower Slaughter, all linked by peaceful countryside.
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[title] => Along the Cotswold Way to Broadway
[content] => Distance: 5½ miles (8½km)
Ascent: 220 feet (60m)
Descent: 820 feet (240m)
In summary: A stunning scarp walk along the Cotswold Way, passing the Cotswold landmark of Broadway Tower before descending through fields into Broadway.
Highlight: Visit Broadway Tower and enjoy views across the Evesham Vale before taking time to enjoy Broadway, a fine show village filled with ancient cottages and gabled houses.
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[title] => Jackdaws Castle Stables to Broadway
[content] => Distance: 8 miles (13km)
Ascent: 420 feet (120m)
Descent: 1,100 feet (340m)
In summary: Starting at the gates to a well-known riding stable, we walk beside the gallops, along the Winchcombe Way via Cutsdean and pick up the Cotswold Way into Broadway.
Highlight: Outstanding views across rolling Cotswold hills, a chance to see the horses riding out and ending in beautiful Broadway.
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[title] => Fish Hill to Broadway
[content] => Distance: 3 miles (5km)
Ascent: 150 ft (40m)
In summary: A fine walk starting at Fish Hill we walk past the impressive Broadway tower and partly following the Cotswold Way to Broadway.
Highlight: Visiting Broadway a fine show village filled with old cottages and gabled houses
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Distance: 3 miles (5km)
Ascent: 150 ft (40m)
In summary: A fine walk starting at Fish Hill we walk past the impressive Broadway tower and partly following the Cotswold Way to Broadway.
Highlight: Visiting Broadway a fine show village filled with old cottages and gabled houses
Distance: 5½ miles (8½km)
Ascent: 220 feet (60m)
Descent: 820 feet (240m)
In summary: A stunning scarp walk along the Cotswold Way, passing the Cotswold landmark of Broadway Tower before descending through fields into Broadway.
Highlight: Visit Broadway Tower and enjoy views across the Evesham Vale before taking time to enjoy Broadway, a fine show village filled with ancient cottages and gabled houses.
Distance: 8 miles (13km)
Ascent: 420 feet (120m)
Descent: 1,100 feet (340m)
In summary: Starting at the gates to a well-known riding stable, we walk beside the gallops, along the Winchcombe Way via Cutsdean and pick up the Cotswold Way into Broadway.
Highlight: Outstanding views across rolling Cotswold hills, a chance to see the horses riding out and ending in beautiful Broadway.
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[title] => Northleach to Chedworth
[content] => Distance: 5½ miles (9km)
Ascent: 600 feet (180m)
In summary: The market town of Northleach is our start. Explore the town and its impressive church of St Peter and St Paul one of the finest examples of the Cotswold perpendicular style. We then head towards Hampnett, and follow the same route as the Gentle Walk to Chedworth Villa.
Highlight: Our walk finishes at the Chedworth Roman Villa. Now managed by the National Trust, this is one of England's best preserved Roman sites, with fine mosaics dating from AD120-400.
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[title] => Macmillan Way to Chedworth
[content] => Distance: 3½ miles (5½km)
Ascent: 350 feet (100m)
Descent: 500 feet (150m)
In summary: Starting in the village of Chedworth, this walk follows the Macmillan Way to reach Chedworth Roman Villa via attractive woodland.
Highlight: Explore the Roman Villa at Chedworth or simply relax and enjoy the National Trust café.
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[title] => Farmington to Chedworth
[content] => Distance: 8 miles (13km)
Ascent: 840 feet (260m)
In summary: Starting in the small village of Farmington, we follow the Diamond Way south passing the lake to Upper End, turning west to Northleach. Once there we follow the same route as the Easier Walk.
Highlight: Northleach's ancient Market Place and its half-timbered buildings dating from the 15th and 16th Centuries.
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Distance: 3½ miles (5½km)
Ascent: 350 feet (100m)
Descent: 500 feet (150m)
In summary: Starting in the village of Chedworth, this walk follows the Macmillan Way to reach Chedworth Roman Villa via attractive woodland.
Highlight: Explore the Roman Villa at Chedworth or simply relax and enjoy the National Trust café.
Distance: 5½ miles (9km)
Ascent: 600 feet (180m)
In summary: The market town of Northleach is our start. Explore the town and its impressive church of St Peter and St Paul one of the finest examples of the Cotswold perpendicular style. We then head towards Hampnett, and follow the same route as the Gentle Walk to Chedworth Villa.
Highlight: Our walk finishes at the Chedworth Roman Villa. Now managed by the National Trust, this is one of England's best preserved Roman sites, with fine mosaics dating from AD120-400.
Distance: 8 miles (13km)
Ascent: 840 feet (260m)
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Highlight: Northleach's ancient Market Place and its half-timbered buildings dating from the 15th and 16th Centuries.
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[content] => Distance: 6½ miles (10½km)
Total ascent: 450 feet (140m)
In summary: Walk through gently rolling countryside, passing a heritage railway, ancient churches, and the ruined Hailes Abbey, before ending the day at the interesting Cotswold town of Winchcombe.
Highlight: The ruins of Hailes Abbey. Richard Earl of Cornwall, founded the Abbey in 1246, to thank God after he survived a shipwreck.
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[content] => Distance: 3 miles (4.5km)
Ascent: 200 feet (60m)
In summary: We have time to explore Hailes Abbey and the church before a gentle walk to Winchcombe. Views of the heritage steam railway before arriving at Sudeley Castle.
Highlight: Sudeley Castle - steeped in history, the castle was once home and is now the burial place of Queen Catherine Parr, one of Henry VIII’s many wives.
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[content] => Distance: 8 miles (13km)
Ascent: 750 feet (220m)
In summary: A classic Cotswold walk following the Winchcombe Way to Hailes, then along the Cotswold Way, which boasts far-reaching views, especially on the descent into Winchcombe and Sudeley Castle.
Highlight: The ancient wall paintings in Hailes Church and views of Sudeley Castle with over 1000 years of history.
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Distance: 3 miles (4.5km)
Ascent: 200 feet (60m)
In summary: We have time to explore Hailes Abbey and the church before a gentle walk to Winchcombe. Views of the heritage steam railway before arriving at Sudeley Castle.
Highlight: Sudeley Castle - steeped in history, the castle was once home and is now the burial place of Queen Catherine Parr, one of Henry VIII’s many wives.
Distance: 6½ miles (10½km)
Total ascent: 450 feet (140m)
In summary: Walk through gently rolling countryside, passing a heritage railway, ancient churches, and the ruined Hailes Abbey, before ending the day at the interesting Cotswold town of Winchcombe.
Highlight: The ruins of Hailes Abbey. Richard Earl of Cornwall, founded the Abbey in 1246, to thank God after he survived a shipwreck.
Distance: 8 miles (13km)
Ascent: 750 feet (220m)
In summary: A classic Cotswold walk following the Winchcombe Way to Hailes, then along the Cotswold Way, which boasts far-reaching views, especially on the descent into Winchcombe and Sudeley Castle.
Highlight: The ancient wall paintings in Hailes Church and views of Sudeley Castle with over 1000 years of history.
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[content] => Distance: 3 miles (5km)
Ascent: 150 feet (60m)
In summary: This is a short circular walk from Harrington House to Lower Slaughter, a very attractive village which is one of the most photographed villages in England.
Highlight: The twin villages of Upper and Lower Slaughter are just a couple of miles' walk from Bourton-on-the-Water.
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[content] => Distance: 8½ miles (13.5km)
Ascent: 600 feet (180m)
In summary: This walk leaves Bourton-on-the-Water on the Windrush and Gloucestershire Ways to arrive in Cold Aston, a lovely village arranged around a green and a sycamore tree. The walk continues across fields and around farms on the Sabrina Way. The route then goes to Clapton on the Hill, before descending down through Marshmouth Farm and back into Bourton.
Highlight: The lovely church at Clapton on the Hill.
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[content] => Distance: 5.5 miles (9km)
Ascent: 480 feet (140m)
In summary: An attraction of this walk is that it includes three villages. We start in bustling Bourton-on-the-Water, crossing farmland to idyllic Lower Slaughter with its fine old houses and cottages sitting beside the picturesque Rive Eye and its attractive bridges. With time to visit the church, look at the Mill, and possibly enjoy the tea room, we then cross meadows to the sleepy and unspoilt village of Upper Slaughter before picking up the River Windrush to return to Harrington House.
Highlight: The mill at Lower Slaughter and two unspoilt Cotswold villages
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Distance: 3 miles (5km)
Ascent: 150 feet (60m)
In summary: This is a short circular walk from Harrington House to Lower Slaughter, a very attractive village which is one of the most photographed villages in England.
Highlight: The twin villages of Upper and Lower Slaughter are just a couple of miles' walk from Bourton-on-the-Water.
Distance: 5.5 miles (9km)
Ascent: 480 feet (140m)
In summary: An attraction of this walk is that it includes three villages. We start in bustling Bourton-on-the-Water, crossing farmland to idyllic Lower Slaughter with its fine old houses and cottages sitting beside the picturesque Rive Eye and its attractive bridges. With time to visit the church, look at the Mill, and possibly enjoy the tea room, we then cross meadows to the sleepy and unspoilt village of Upper Slaughter before picking up the River Windrush to return to Harrington House.
Highlight: The mill at Lower Slaughter and two unspoilt Cotswold villages
Distance: 8½ miles (13.5km)
Ascent: 600 feet (180m)
In summary: This walk leaves Bourton-on-the-Water on the Windrush and Gloucestershire Ways to arrive in Cold Aston, a lovely village arranged around a green and a sycamore tree. The walk continues across fields and around farms on the Sabrina Way. The route then goes to Clapton on the Hill, before descending down through Marshmouth Farm and back into Bourton.
Highlight: The lovely church at Clapton on the Hill.
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Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before making your way home.
A warm welcome
We want you to feel comfortable from the moment you arrive. You’ll find a welcome pack in your room with guest registration forms, menus, order forms for dinners and picnic lunches, the Wi-Fi password, and the front door code. Our houses are locked at night, so we recommend noting the Duty Manager’s number on arrival in case of an emergency (or getting locked out).
Evening entertainment
While evening entertainment varies from house to house, HF Holidays Inter-House Quiz night held after dinner on Wednesdays is a weekly staple. Your HF Holidays leader may be around for tips on guided and self-guided waking routes as well as visit-worthy local attractions.
Walks talks
Our HF Holidays walk leaders host guided walking information briefings before dinner on guided walking holiday arrival days. This is followed by a group Walks Talk for information on the following day’s guided walks (held before dinner every evening). Self-guided walking guests are, of course, welcome.
The walking day
Prior to setting off on guided walks, your HF Holidays Leader will run you through a short safety briefing. There’s also an up-to-date weather forecast on display at the house to ensure you have appropriate clothing and footwear. If you choose to do your own walks or are on a self-guided walking holiday, we ask that you please complete an Independent Walker Card each day. These can be found near the Discovery Point in the house.
You are welcome to check in from 4pm at the earliest. HF Members can check in earlier, from 2pm. On arrival, you’ll enjoy a complimentary cream tea and get to meet your fellow guests, our HF Holidays Leaders, and the rest of the friendly team. Check out 10am.
| • 27 well-appointed guest rooms • Exclusive occupancy: 36 guests minimum • Check in from 4:00pm • For members check in from 2:00pm • Full-board (including cream tea on arrival) • Free Wi-Fi • Free on-site parking • Boot room and drying room • Travel cot • Discovery Point offering a wide range of local area maps, route guides, and information for self-guided walks • Books and games to borrow • Licensed bar • Two lounges • Walled garden and croquet lawn • Landscaped grounds • Electric vehicle charging point - Please note, you will need to bring your own cables to use this EV charging point | |
Seasonal dining, tailored for you
Our team of skilled chefs design our dinner menus to showcase the best of each season, from warming winter comfort food to vibrant summer dishes, including vegetarian, vegan and high-protein options. We also source fruit and vegetables within a 40-mile radius of each house, open every break with a Chef’s Special menu inspired by dishes and flavours of the local area, and are able to adapt dishes to suit special dietary requirements.
Welcome Cream Tea
What better way to start your stay than with a cream tea, served fresh on arrival to make you feel instantly at home. A quintessentially English tradition, our scones are baked in-house and served with preserves and clotted cream, providing the perfect opportunity to meet fellow walkers.
A hearty breakfast to start the day
Start the day with a freshly-prepared cooked breakfast and a wide choice from our continental buffet, including hot drinks, juices and fresh fruit. Our team offer a quick and friendly service, leaving you fuelled and ready for your day’s adventures.
Our famous picnic lunch
Our personalised picnic lunches are perfect for a day out walking, ready to enjoy when hunger strikes. Choose from a large selection of fresh sandwiches and salads, freshly baked cakes and snacks, including the ever-popular Freddos chocolate bar! Everything is designed to fit neatly into your rucksack, and all of the packaging we provide is recyclable or compostable.
3-course evening meals
Our à la carte evening menus feature a wide choice of starters, mains, and desserts, made with seasonal ingredients and, wherever possible, herbs and vegetables from our own gardens. Shared around sociable tables, dinners are relaxed occasions, with drinks available to order at the table or from the bar, and a traditional Sunday roast to round off the week.
Designed with your comfort in mind, Harrington House has 27 well-appointed guest rooms available in three categories: Classic, Premium, and Superior.
Classic Rooms are comfortable en-suite guest rooms, ideal for a peaceful night's sleep. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, tea and coffee-making facilities, toiletries (hand wash, shampoo, and shower gel), and a TV.
Premium Rooms are more spacious en-suite guest rooms*. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, tea and coffee-making facilities, toiletries (hand wash, shampoo, body lotion, shower gel), and a 32-inch TV. Extras include bathrobes, slippers.
Superior Rooms are even more spacious en-suite guest rooms offering upgraded views of the surroundings*. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, tea and coffee-making facilities, toiletries (hand wash, shampoo, body lotion, shower gel), and a 32-inch TV. Extras include bathrobes, slippers.
We love: Rooms 1 and 2 on the first floor for their master bedrooms, original Palladian design, and lovely views. Room 24 in the Windrush Cottage is a large twin room with its own private garden.
The Choose Your Room service is available at our UK country houses, allowing you the option of choosing and confirming a specific room for an extra charge of £30 per room. This is subject to availability. Upgrade supplements apply.
Room supplements
| Superior | Premium single | Premium double/twin | Choose your room |
| £25 pppn | £20 pppn | £20 pppn | £30 per room |
*Views and layout reflect each properties unique character and location
For accessibility and assistance information, please contact our expert team on 020 3974 8865 or view the accessibility information online for Harrington House
Harrington House
Sherborne Street
Bourton-on-the-Water
Gloucestershire GL54 2BY
Tel: +44 (0)1451 821213
The nearest station is Moreton-in-Marsh.
However, the nearest mainline station is at Cheltenham Spa.
Check National Rail for train times and routes.
From Moreton-in-Marsh, it’s a nine-mile journey taking 20 to 30 minutes.
From Cheltenham Spa, it’s an 18-mile journey taking 35 to 45 minutes.
For pricing, please contact Limozena taxis directly.
Limozena
You can pre-book a taxi from our recommended company, Limozena*. We recommend booking your taxi at least seven days in advance by contacting:
Tel: +44 (0)1451 820972
Email: denwalmsley@yahoo.co.uk
A return journey can be arranged on your behalf by the HF Holidays House Manager at Harrington House.
*Limozena is not owned or managed by HF Holidays.
The 801 bus goes from Moreton-in-Marsh to Bourton-on-the-Water and takes about 30 minutes. Alight next to the Edinburgh Woollen Mill Shop from where it’s a short walk to Harrington House.
There’s free car parking at Harrington House if you decide to drive.
Directions
From the A429 take the road into the centre of Bourton-on-the-Water. At the war memorial by the village green, turn into Sherborne Street. Cross the narrow bridge and continue to just before the road forks. You’ll find Harrington House on the left.
The nearest airport is London Heathrow Airport.
From the airport
Take the train to London Paddington station from where there are direct trains to Moreton-in-Marsh, which takes just over two hours. Then you can get the bus or a taxi to Bourton-on-the-Water.
The UK has a famously unpredictable climate so it's best to be prepared for weather that’s sunny one minute and raining the next. To make it easier, here’s a list of items you should consider packing.
Essentials
For holidays operating October through to the end of March, please also bring the following on your walks:
Recommended
Walks may be changed for safety reasons and are subject to a maximum and minimum number of guests.
Leaders always consider the safety of the group as a whole, and may need to alter or curtail the walk if the conditions dictate. Your leader may refuse to accept a guest where clothing, equipment or behaviour is unsuitable. In the event of a problem all leaders carry a mobile phone, first aid kit, group shelter, spare maps and a compass.
Please note: If you choose to leave the group your leader is no longer responsible for you.
If you have a particular health condition or disability please put this on your guest registration form. This information will be confidential to your leaders and the house manager, but leaders do need to take account of any issues when planning walks. Please carry a copy of these trip notes with you, or note down the contact phone number for your accommodation (details in the travel section) should you need them in case of emergency.
We see it as our responsibility to minimise our emissions, not just for this year but every year to come. Our work with sustainability experts, ecollective, has enabled us to measure our carbon footprint and create a strategy to reduce the carbon intensity of our product by 5% each year. Our ambition is to be net zero by 2040 – earlier if we can.
Learn moreCode: BTN07-BEW01
Dates & availability
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