Cotswolds

Stone-village walks, long pub lunches, and a fire at dusk.

Three days in the Cotswolds using Moreton-in-Marsh as a base. One proper hike between villages, a farmers' market, and a spa afternoon on the way home.

Day 1 — Arrive and settle

Afternoon

Train to Moreton-in-Marsh, pub lunch

Food

A 90-minute ride from Paddington. The Horse and Groom does a proper Sunday roast on Sundays, a ploughman's the rest of the week.

Evening

Village walk at dusk

Rest

An hour through golden-stone lanes before dinner. Grab a pint by the fire after.

Day 2 — Snowshill to Stanton

Morning

Walk Snowshill to Stanton

Movement

A 10 km loop through sheep pasture and beech woods. 3 hours, moderate, one good hill.

Afternoon

Lunch at The Mount Inn, Stanton

Food

Hearty plates, local ales, a beer garden with views.

Evening

Fire and a bath

Rest

Back at the inn by 18:00. Long soak, early dinner, novel.

Day 3 — Market and depart

Morning

Stow-on-the-Wold farmers' market

Culture

Second Thursdays; otherwise the antique shops around the square are open any day.

Afternoon

Spa afternoon and the train home

Rest

Whatley Manor or Dormy House for a 90-minute treatment before the train back to London.

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