Halfpenny Cottage

A little more information on Lechlade

Along with its many historic pubs and antique shops, Lechlade boasts a Londis and a Co-operative supermarket, as well as a petrol station. Additionally, Lechlade is home to the "Where it's Christmas all year round" Christmas shop, as well as numerous river-based activities, including river Thames cruises, throughout the summer months. Lechlade has a rich history and is a great starting point for a number of Cotswold and Thames Path walks, as well as superb fly fishing, and the town hosts a number of festivals throughout the year, notably the three-day Lechlade Music Festival, which has over 80 artists. The Cotswold Water Park, a 40-square-mile Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty comprised of 140 lakes, lies close by. There are a broad variety of activities to choose from at Britain's largest water park, including boating, water skiing, fishing, cycling, walking, golf, and horseback riding. Known as the Capital of Cotswolds, Cirencester is just a few minutes' drive away and has a rich and well-preserved history, including a Roman Amphitheatre, Corinium Museum and Abbey Grounds. Visit the Brewery Arts Centre for a one-of-a-kind arts and crafts shopping experience, or the Cirencester Polo Club's home on the Bathurst Estate for world-class polo. Botanical gardens, museums, and libraries are all part of Oxford's rich history as a university town. The city also hosts numerous festivals and fairs every year. A short drive away is Blenheim Palace, the ancestral home of Winston Churchill and a World Heritage Site. There are many delightful walks to be taken through the landscaped countryside. Stratford-upon-Avon, Bath, the Cotswolds, and the Malvern Hills are all within an hour's drive and well worth a trip.