Down Ampney

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View along the Down Ampney Road out of the village
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View along the Down Ampney Road out of the village
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Cottages, Down Ampney Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958) was born in the nearby vicarage. He was a great-great grandson of both the pottery manufacturer, Josiah Wedgwood, and of the eighteenth century intellectual, Erasmus Darwin. Another famous relative was his great-uncle, Charles Darwin. He composed orchestral music, including nine symphonies, choral works, operas and other stage works.
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Cut through to Oak Road
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Track off Oak Road The spire of Down Ampney church in the centre of the landscape of Ralph Vaughan-Williams'childhood.
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Cheltenham Chase Hotel & Spa

Cheltenham Chase Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
Shurdington Road Cheltenham England
The price is P4,540 per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
P4,540
P5,449 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Cheltenham. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,009 reviews)
The hotel was lovely but the swimming pool was small and there were children splashing around the who time so not very relaxing. The waitresses for the meals are not very efficient. We had to wait a long time for our order to be taken. At breakfast, the food was not replenished and it was difficult ...

Reviewed on Mar 5, 2026

Cheltenham Chase Hotel & Spa
De Vere Cotswold Water Park

De Vere Cotswold Water Park

4 out of 5
Lake 6 Spine Road East Cirencester England
The price is P5,876 per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
P5,876
P7,051 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Cirencester. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
We stayed in one of the lakeside rooms which had a beautiful view. Room was slightly cold because of this but reception did provide us with an extra heater. It was my husbands birthday so they provided a gift and prosecco which was lovely. Food was great, lovely staff and clean hotel. Book ahead ...

Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026

De Vere Cotswold Water Park
Queens Hotel Cheltenham

Queens Hotel Cheltenham

4 out of 5
The Promenade Cheltenham England
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Cheltenham. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
Lovely hotel, friendly staff, great location. It would be perfect with some extra facilities and a thorough update in the bar area.

Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026

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Crescent Place by Mansley

Crescent Place by Mansley

3 out of 5
1a Crescent Place Cheltenham England
Stay at this aparthotel in Cheltenham. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and Netflix. Popular attractions Cheltenham Racecourse and The Promenade are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (102 reviews)
Very clean, excellent shower facilities and beautiful location

Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026

Crescent Place by Mansley
Strozzi Palace Suites by Mansley

Strozzi Palace Suites by Mansley

4 out of 5
55 St Georges Place Cheltenham England
Stay at this apartment in Cheltenham. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (208 reviews)
Room was clean and thebstaff were responsive and polite

Reviewed on Mar 5, 2026

Strozzi Palace Suites by Mansley
The Lakes By YOO

The Lakes By YOO

5 out of 5
Coln Park, Claydon Pike Lechlade England
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Lechlade. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (37 reviews)
All staff excellent

Reviewed on Feb 12, 2026

The Lakes By YOO
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Popular places to visit

Houses of Arlington Row in the village of Bibury, England

Arlington Row

You can find out about the history of Bibury with a visit to Arlington Row. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the beautiful countryside in this relaxing area.

Arlington Row
Our fantastic museum at Cirencester. So many Roman antiquities and mosaics from nearly 2000 years ago. #Cirencester #corinium #roman #museum #mosaics

Corinium Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Corinium Museum in Cirencester. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this culturally rich area.

Corinium Museum

Cirencester Church

After visiting Cirencester Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Cirencester. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this culturally rich area.

Cirencester Church

Cirencester Park Polo Club

Catch an event at Cirencester Park Polo Club during your trip to Cirencester. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the beautiful countryside in this relaxing area.

Cirencester Park Polo Club

Royal Agricultural University

Explore the campus of Royal Agricultural University during your visit to Cirencester. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this quaint area.

Royal Agricultural University

Cirencester Roman Amphitheatre

Explore the great outdoors at Cirencester Roman Amphitheatre, a lovely green space in Cirencester. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this quaint area.

Cirencester Roman Amphitheatre

Things to do

Oxford and Traditional Cotswolds Villages from London

Oxford and Traditional Cotswolds Villages from London

P7,843
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Oxford and Traditional Cotswolds Villages from London
London Cotswolds Villages Day Trip by Minibus

London Cotswolds Villages Day Trip by Minibus

P5,941
per adult
London Cotswolds Villages Day Trip by Minibus
Costwolds Day Tour from Oxford

Costwolds Day Tour from Oxford

P11,804
per adult
Costwolds Day Tour from Oxford
The Cotswolds and Blenheim Palace with Lunch in British Pub

As seen in Bridgerton: Cotswold's & Blenheim Palace with Cream Tea

P8,635
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
As seen in Bridgerton: Cotswold's & Blenheim Palace with Cream Tea
Cotswold Cottages

Villages of The Cotswolds Small-Group Tour by Luxury Mini Coach from London

P10,219
per adult
Villages of The Cotswolds Small-Group Tour by Luxury Mini Coach from London
Gateway to the Cotswolds: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Burford

Gateway to the Cotswolds: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Burford

P870
per adult
Gateway to the Cotswolds: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Burford
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