The Wychwood area
Explore the Cotswolds
Whether you would like to tour Cotswold attractions, hike the rolling Cotswold hills or cycle from village to village - Shipton-under-Wychwood is the perfect base.
Shipton-under-Wychwood sits in the middle of many remarkable towns of the Cotswolds such as Burford, Stow-on-the-Wold, Moreton-in-Marsh, Bourton-on-the-Water and Woodstock.
In addition to some hidden gems that you’ve probably never heard of such as Old Minster with its ancient leaning buildings, The Slaughters and The Barringtons with quaint villages and endless Cotswold fields.
We are also just a 20 minute drive from Oxfordshire’s Witney- the historic market town famed for making blankets in the 1800’s.
Romantic weekend getaways
The Wychwood Inn is perfect for the romantic weekend getaway. Sit and while away the afternoon together in the pub garden, or enjoy long walks in barley filled fields.
And if the British winter is upon us, hole up beside the inglenook fire and enjoy local ales or world wines in one of our cosy bar areas.
Things to do in or near Shipton-under-Wychwood
Sites of interest in the village of Shipton
Shipton Court
Shipton Court was built for the Lacey family around 1603 then sold to Sir Compton Reade sixty years later. It passed down in the Reade family for two centuries. The last in Reade succession, Sir John left to his footman Joseph Wakefield, on the condition that he took the family name.
The Wild Gardens
Once the gardens of Shipton Court and situated opposite, The Wild Gardens is a community owed wooded area with a network of paths that wind around the gardens, enabling visitors to enjoy various flora and fauna in a natural environment. Well worth a visit. Dogs must be kept on leads. Entry is free.
Diggers Wood
Diggers Wood about 6¼ acres of woodland located down Dog Kennel Lane in Shipton-under-Wychwood. You can access it via the back entrance of The Wild Gardens. Here dogs can be let to roam free.
Matthew's Flour Mill - FWP Matthews Ltd
Situated on the edge of the beautiful Cotswold hills in the village of Shipton under Wychwood this traditional mill produces a wide range of quality organic and conventional flours. They still use the original building that was completed in 1912.
Walking in the Cotswolds
Shipton-under-Wychwood has its choice of short, leisurely walks or long hikes that could take the whole day.
Short walks
Ten minute walk to the river Evenlode along a public walkway.
Forty minute walk to Bruern Abbey grounds, where you can loop back round to Shipton-under-Wychwood through Milton-under-Wychwood.
From Old Minster Lovell walk along the River Windrush to Witney.
The Cotswolds Way
The Cotwold Way is a national trail - 100 miles of rolling hills, villages and antient sites. Starting in Bath and finishing in Chipping Campden, which is 30 minutes from The Wychwood Inn. You can visit much of the trail whilst staying with us.
Walking resources
The Wychwood Way is a 37 mile circular trail around the Royal Forest of Wychwood. Purchase your guide to The Wychwood Way.
Some Wychwood circular walks with downloadable maps.
Oxfordshire Cotswolds offers some free downloadable walks in the area.
Cleeve Common is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for its geology, habitats and botany. It is about 40 minutes away from The Wychwood Inn and you can download their self-guided walks.
Cycling in the Cotswolds
The Wychwood Loop - Part of the Cotswold Line Cycle Route, this circular route takes you through country lanes around Charlbury.
Cotswold Line Cycle Route with Sustrans - the charity that makes it easier for people to walk and cycle.
National Cycling Route 442 through Charlbury.
National Cycling Route 57 - through Burford.
National Cycling Route 5 - through Woodstock.
Cotswold Water Park - very flat and you can hire bikes here too.
Nearby towns
Shopping
Daylesford Farm and Farm Shop
15 minutes
A simple passion for real food and a desire eat better grew into Daylesford as we know it today, one of the most sustainable organic farms in the UK.
Aston Pottery
25 minutes
Home to handmade ceramics, beautiful gardens & delicious food! A great family day out, located in rural Oxfordshire.
Cotswold Lavender
25 minutes
Located near Broadway - this third generation family farm is set in heart of the beautiful Cotswold Hills. The lavender is steam distilled on the farm to make the highest quality essential oil, which is used to make a range of toiletries.
Closed during the winter months, open June to August.
Cotswold cafés
Dashwoods
2 minutes, or a 15 walk through the village or fields
Milton-under-Wychwood, 10 - 17.00.
A relaxed and comfortable coffee shop in the Wychwoods. Drink in or take out! Coffee, fruit smoothies, homemade cakes and biscuits, shakes and paninis.
Go to Dashwoods' Facebook page for information.
The Wychwood Pantry
2 minutes, or a 15 walk through the village or fields
Milton-under-Wychwood, 10 - 17.00.
Go to The Wychwood Pantry Facebook page for information.
Huffkins Tearooms
10/20 minutes
Located in towns and villages near by - Burford, Witney and Stow-on-the-Wold.
The Tea Set
10/20 minutes
Located in Chipping Norton and Broadway. Afternoon tea, coffee and cake, lunches, pre-theatre dinners with bubbly and anything you could ever wish for in a High Street cafe ... pure indulgence.
Well-being
Cotswold Wellbeing, Burford
10 minutes
Our wellbeing centre offers highly qualified and skilled professionals, delivering exceptional quality in the beautiful Cotswolds.
Bamford Haybarn, Daylesford
15 minutes
The Bamford Haybarn Spa is a wellness retreat in the Cotswolds, situated next to Daylesford Farmshop. With a strong commitment to caring for the mind, body and spirit, it provides a calming day retreat. Emphasising the human connection with nature, the Haybarn Spa offers a range of activities that nurture inner peace, including yoga, pilates, meditation, facial and massage treatments.
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