Sporting or Walking?
Walks
Gloucestershire has over 3300 miles of footpaths, byways over which you are free to walk. A range of maps and walking guides are provided in your cottage. We are happy to suggest local routes.
Fishing
There are many excellent lakes and rivers in and around the Cotswolds. Below is a selection. Many more suitable locations can be found by clicking here...
Lemington Lakes Todenham Road, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire, GL56 9NP
Tel: 01608 650872
Web: www.lemingtonlakes.co.uk
Santhill Fisheries Rissington Road, Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire, GL54 2DZ
Tel: 01451 810 291
Web: www.santhill.co.uk
Donnington Trout Farm Upper Swell, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 1EP
Tel:01451 830 873
Golf
There are many local Golf Courses to suit all standards. A few courses are listed below. Many more courses can be found by clicking here...
Shipton Oliffe Golf Course Nr. Frogmill Hotel, Andoversford
3 miles from Southwold Barn. 9 hole pay and play course. Refreshments. Tuition available. Club/trolley hire. Families welcome.
Tel: 01242 890 237
Naunton Downs Golf Club Nr. Stow-on-the-Wold, GL54 3AE
18 hole picturesque course. Bar and restaurant. Visitors welcome at all times (pre-book before arrival). Pro shop, tuition available, equipment hire.
Tel: 01451 850 090
Web: www.nauntondowns.co.uk
Cycling
There are a range of cycles at Southwold Barn, that we are happy to make available to you. Please ring us with your exact requirements prior to arrival. Alternatively cycles can be hired from Bourton-on-the-Water
Hartwells Cycle Hire High Street, Bourton on the Water
Tel:01451 820 405
Bourton Bikes Lansdowne, Bourton on the Water
Tel:01451 824 488
For a day out try Pedalabikeaway Cycle Centre Forest of Dean, GL16 7EH which
Lies at the centre of the beautiful Forest of Dean. From here you can hire bikes and follow waymarked
car-free trails including the ten mile Family Trail.
Web: www.pedalabikeaway.com
Horse Riding
Jill Carenza The Vines, Stanton, Nr. Broadway, Glos.
Escorted rides for all standards, including cross country & pub rides.
Tel:01386 584 250