At The Chestnuts we encourge you to explore the great outdoors and so we welcome Cyclists and Walkers to the cottage. We have attained the Walker and Cyclists Friendly commendations from Enjoy England and hope that you will find all you need to enjoy your stay.

There are numerous guide books, local and regional cycling and walking guides and maps at The Chestnuts as well as a number of laminated routes that you can take out with you. There are more than 500 miles of public footpaths and bridleways to explore. We have provided places for you to dry out your boots and secure your bicycle and there is an Emergency cycle and puncture repair kit available at The Chestnuts, which includes tyre levers, puncture repair kit, lubricant and pump.

Details of your nearest cycle hire outlets and cycle repair/spares shops can be found at The Chestnuts

Should you be unlucky enough to have an accident a small first aid kit is also available.  It contains all the normal items you would find together with a small number of blister plasters.

If you are arriving on foot or by bicycle, we are happy to provide you with grocery items, just ask us for the essential shopping list when booking and we will have the items you selected there for your arrival.  Once at The Chestnuts there are a number of local companies that will deliver daily.

Just in case you need to buy any extra clothing items, we have included details of outdoor clothing shops in the area and details of the nearest doctor, dentist, hospital and all-night chemists. You will also find information on local public transport and baggage and cycle transfers in the area. 

Weather and Other useful information

For the latest weather information call 09068500406 for Oxfordshire or 09068500405 for weather in Gloucestershire and Wiltshire.

For a copy of The Countryside Code Tel 0845 1003298

For guided walks in the region contact The National Trust, Mythe End House, Tewksbury, Glos., GL20 6EB.

British Cycling Federation Tel: 01536 83695

Bicycle Hire contacts in the area:  

Hartwells Cotswold Cycle Hire, High Street, Bourton on The Water, Cheltenham, Glos., GL542AJ. Tel: 01451820405  www.hartwells.supanet.com

If you want some experienced guidance and expert interpretation of the landscape, then why not join one of the regular guided walks led by Cotswolds Conservation Board voluntary wardens. The walks are free and open to everyone. For further information about the programme please contact the Cotswold Conservation Board on 01451 862000 or www.cotswoldsonb.com

A wide range of downloadable walking and cycling routes are available on the following website: www.oxfordshirecotswolds.org/site/activities