Dan & Charlotte's Guidebook
Neighbourhoods
Discover the village where scenes of Downton Abbey are filmed
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Bampton
Discover the village where scenes of Downton Abbey are filmed
A quintessentially Cotswold town with lots of interesting shops and an array of places to eat and drink.
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Burford
A quintessentially Cotswold town with lots of interesting shops and an array of places to eat and drink.
WALKS FROM THE VILLAGE (good for dogs)
Little Coxwell Circular: 45 mins or 1hr routes
Turn left at the end of the gravel drive and then left at the end of the village road.
Crossover onto the other side onto the bank and walk along until you see a sign for a footpath and a mud/sandy lane on your right. Turn right onto this path and up the incline. Carry on all the way past the barn and through the wooded area until you reach a footpath crossroads.
Take a right here onto the Moor Mill Farm bridleway up the hill. Just after the brow of the hill you will come to gates and a stile on your right.
(45min route) You can go over the stile and straight through the fields and down past the farm and it will take you to the main road outside the village. Here, you will also find a little shed with Gorse Farm Goodies which has a milk dispensing unit, milkshake mix, beef and eggs from the farm, ice cream and other goodies. Please be aware there are sometimes cattle in the fields down to the farm and if so keep your dog on a lead. Once at the milk shed, take a right onto the road back to the village.
(1hr route) Or if you'd like to avoid the cattle and extend the walk by an additional 15–20 minutes then do not turn right over the stile and carry straight ahead along the footpath. At the bottom of the hill do not go straight on, turn right along the path with fields on your right and woods on left. At the top of the footpath continue straight ahead following the 'Circular Walk Bridal Way' through the woods. After the woods there is a field, carry on down to the bottom. Just before the gate you can turn right along the inside of the hedge which will take you to the Gorse Farm Goodies shed. There is a picnic area here, along with all the items noted above and water and treats for dogs! When you come out of the farm turn right and head back to Little Coxwell.
Little Coxwell
WALKS FROM THE VILLAGE (good for dogs)
Little Coxwell Circular: 45 mins or 1hr routes
Turn left at the end of the gravel drive and then left at the end of the village road.
Crossover onto the other side onto the bank and walk along until you see a sign for a footpath and a mud/sandy lane on your right. Turn right onto this path and up the incline. Carry on all the way past the barn and through the wooded area until you reach a footpath crossroads.
Take a right here onto the Moor Mill Farm bridleway up the hill. Just after the brow of the hill you will come to gates and a stile on your right.
(45min route) You can go over the stile and straight through the fields and down past the farm and it will take you to the main road outside the village. Here, you will also find a little shed with Gorse Farm Goodies which has a milk dispensing unit, milkshake mix, beef and eggs from the farm, ice cream and other goodies. Please be aware there are sometimes cattle in the fields down to the farm and if so keep your dog on a lead. Once at the milk shed, take a right onto the road back to the village.
(1hr route) Or if you'd like to avoid the cattle and extend the walk by an additional 15–20 minutes then do not turn right over the stile and carry straight ahead along the footpath. At the bottom of the hill do not go straight on, turn right along the path with fields on your right and woods on left. At the top of the footpath continue straight ahead following the 'Circular Walk Bridal Way' through the woods. After the woods there is a field, carry on down to the bottom. Just before the gate you can turn right along the inside of the hedge which will take you to the Gorse Farm Goodies shed. There is a picnic area here, along with all the items noted above and water and treats for dogs! When you come out of the farm turn right and head back to Little Coxwell.
DOG WALK FROM THE VILLAGE
Longcot Loop (45 mins)
Turn right at the end of the gravel drive onto the village road. Carry on up to the Eagle Tavern Pub and take the left-hand fork. Carry on walking along this road until you see a muddy track in front of you (village road goes round to right).
Follow the track, past several fields and a little barn (in a field to the left) until you reach an area where the track veers round to the left. You will see another track on your right. Take this track and then immediately go round to the left and follow the internal field around in a loop.
At the end of the loop turn left back onto the track and head all the way back up to the village.
A very easy route for a quick 45 minute walk with beautiful views.
As you come back along the track, nearer to the village there is an incline to the left into a field on a hill. If you head up the field (allotments on your right) there is a small bench at the very top with stunning views of the White Horse and Ridgeway.
You can come back down the way you came or there is a permissive path behind the bench and if you turn right along this, you'll eventually make it back to the village road.
Little Coxwell
DOG WALK FROM THE VILLAGE
Longcot Loop (45 mins)
Turn right at the end of the gravel drive onto the village road. Carry on up to the Eagle Tavern Pub and take the left-hand fork. Carry on walking along this road until you see a muddy track in front of you (village road goes round to right).
Follow the track, past several fields and a little barn (in a field to the left) until you reach an area where the track veers round to the left. You will see another track on your right. Take this track and then immediately go round to the left and follow the internal field around in a loop.
At the end of the loop turn left back onto the track and head all the way back up to the village.
A very easy route for a quick 45 minute walk with beautiful views.
As you come back along the track, nearer to the village there is an incline to the left into a field on a hill. If you head up the field (allotments on your right) there is a small bench at the very top with stunning views of the White Horse and Ridgeway.
You can come back down the way you came or there is a permissive path behind the bench and if you turn right along this, you'll eventually make it back to the village road.
The Ridgeway
The RidgewayStunning area for walks, cycling and picnics
CHURCH WALK (15-20mins)
A quick walk just to blow the cobwebs off or after a long journey. Turn right out of the gravel drive towards the village. At the sign for the Church turn right up the path. Follow this all the way past the church (or go in if you want to have a look) along the fields. At the end turn right and then right again onto the main road back to the village.
Little Coxwell
CHURCH WALK (15-20mins)
A quick walk just to blow the cobwebs off or after a long journey. Turn right out of the gravel drive towards the village. At the sign for the Church turn right up the path. Follow this all the way past the church (or go in if you want to have a look) along the fields. At the end turn right and then right again onto the main road back to the village.
Sightseeing
Why not see the stunning scenery from the sky with a private flight over the White Horse and Cotswolds? Dan will be your pilot and guide!
Vale Of White Horse Gliding Centre
Why not see the stunning scenery from the sky with a private flight over the White Horse and Cotswolds? Dan will be your pilot and guide!
WALKS NEAR LITTLE COXWELL
Beautiful views and dog friendly. You can park easily on the road at the bottom of Folly Hill and then walk up.
This unique 100ft tower is Faringdon’s icon and the last major folly to be built in England. It sits on Folly Hill, within a charming woodland of splendid Scots Pine, some more than 200 years old.
Fantastic views over 5 counties.
Find out about the history of Folly Hill, Henry James Pye, Oliver Cromwell and the very eccentric Lord Berners (the creator of the Tower and resident Little Coxwell family the Berners-Allsopp).
Seek out 24 black birds, Cromwell’s cannon, the many birds and animal sculptures lurking among the trees- there’s even a giraffe!
The Folly Tower itself is open twice a month from April to October.
The woodland and hill is always open and entry is free.
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Faringdon Folly Tower
Stanford RoadWALKS NEAR LITTLE COXWELL
Beautiful views and dog friendly. You can park easily on the road at the bottom of Folly Hill and then walk up.
This unique 100ft tower is Faringdon’s icon and the last major folly to be built in England. It sits on Folly Hill, within a charming woodland of splendid Scots Pine, some more than 200 years old.
Fantastic views over 5 counties.
Find out about the history of Folly Hill, Henry James Pye, Oliver Cromwell and the very eccentric Lord Berners (the creator of the Tower and resident Little Coxwell family the Berners-Allsopp).
Seek out 24 black birds, Cromwell’s cannon, the many birds and animal sculptures lurking among the trees- there’s even a giraffe!
The Folly Tower itself is open twice a month from April to October.
The woodland and hill is always open and entry is free.
A lovely quintessentially Cotswold town with lots of little shops, tea rooms and restaurants. The cheese shop and chocolate shop are not to be missed!
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Stow-on-the-Wold
A lovely quintessentially Cotswold town with lots of little shops, tea rooms and restaurants. The cheese shop and chocolate shop are not to be missed!
Walk & Pub and dog friendly
A 10 min drive from Little Coxwell towards Bampton. Park on the pub car park and then head over the bridge and take the footpath to the right through the gate to walk along the canal. There are a couple of areas where dogs can access the water easily for a swim. The pub is also dog friendly and has a very large garden so perfect for a sunny day.
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The Trout at Tadpole Bridge
Buckland RoadA 10 min drive from Little Coxwell towards Bampton. Park on the pub car park and then head over the bridge and take the footpath to the right through the gate to walk along the canal. There are a couple of areas where dogs can access the water easily for a swim. The pub is also dog friendly and has a very large garden so perfect for a sunny day.
WALKS FROM LITTLE COXWELL
Turn left at the end of the gravel drive and then turn right at the end of the village road. Cross over the road and walk along the bank to the Gorse Farm Goodies shed. Go through the parking area and to the right of the milkshed and walk along the inside of the hedge. At the end, turn left up the incline into the woods. Walk through the woods and just over the brow you will see a sign for various footpaths.
Follow the 'Circular Walk' footpath sign to the right. Follow the track through the woods and down through the field all the way to the village of Fernham where you will find the Woodman Inn. It is dog friendly and has inside and outside areas. Good pub grub and selection of beers and gins!
The Woodman Inn
WALKS FROM LITTLE COXWELL
Turn left at the end of the gravel drive and then turn right at the end of the village road. Cross over the road and walk along the bank to the Gorse Farm Goodies shed. Go through the parking area and to the right of the milkshed and walk along the inside of the hedge. At the end, turn left up the incline into the woods. Walk through the woods and just over the brow you will see a sign for various footpaths.
Follow the 'Circular Walk' footpath sign to the right. Follow the track through the woods and down through the field all the way to the village of Fernham where you will find the Woodman Inn. It is dog friendly and has inside and outside areas. Good pub grub and selection of beers and gins!
Food scene
Our local pub a few mins walk from the Cottage. Dog friendly and also has a small outdoor area to both the front and back. More a restaurant than drinking pub. Make sure you have the homemade bread! (Closed 15-25 Aug 2022)
The Eagle Tavern
Our local pub a few mins walk from the Cottage. Dog friendly and also has a small outdoor area to both the front and back. More a restaurant than drinking pub. Make sure you have the homemade bread! (Closed 15-25 Aug 2022)
One of our favourite pubs approx 15mins drive from LC. Great menu, lovely atmosphere and stacks of gins on offer! Booking essential.
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Plough Inn
One of our favourite pubs approx 15mins drive from LC. Great menu, lovely atmosphere and stacks of gins on offer! Booking essential.
Lovely local pub atmosphere with pub grub menu about 15mins drive from LC
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The White Horse
Marsh WayLovely local pub atmosphere with pub grub menu about 15mins drive from LC
Gorse Farm Goodies offer a range of yummy local farm produce incl milk, beef, honey, eggs and ice-cream. The vending machines are easy to use and take cards. There is also a lovely little picnic area. Just a 5 minute walk from the cottage - turn right out of the village and it's down the road on the left.
MG Eyre-Brook & Sons - Gorse Farm Goodies
Gorse Farm Goodies offer a range of yummy local farm produce incl milk, beef, honey, eggs and ice-cream. The vending machines are easy to use and take cards. There is also a lovely little picnic area. Just a 5 minute walk from the cottage - turn right out of the village and it's down the road on the left.
Clanfield - Also one of few places open for food on Sunday evenings
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The Double Red Duke
Bourton RoadClanfield - Also one of few places open for food on Sunday evenings
Lovely country pub in Ashbury, 15mins drive and normally also serves food on a Sunday eve.
The Rose and Crown Inn
3 High StLovely country pub in Ashbury, 15mins drive and normally also serves food on a Sunday eve.
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Taxi companies
Not many taxi companies around the area so if you are wanting to venture out over a weekend or public holiday then you'll need to book well in advance! John @ Coxwell Cars 07772971780 or Faringdon Cars 01367243838