EXPLORE THE COTSWOLDS
Elms Farm Bed & Breakfast is ideally situated for exploring the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). With beautiful views of the surrounding hills, you can be sure of an enjoyable and peaceful stay with us.
Explore the Cotswolds from Elms Farm, taking in some of the many historical Cotswold towns and villages. Our accommodation is also near to Cheltenham Racecourse for horse racing, and Prescott Hill Climb, the home of the Bugatti Owners Club, for motor racing enthusiasts. Visit the GWSR steam railway which now travels between Broadway and Cheltenham. The Cotswolds are worth a visit at any time of year with ample waymarked walking routes to enjoy.
THINGS TO DO NEARBY
Our Cotswolds Farm
Elms Farm consists of arable fields and pasture, on which we stock 500 breeding ewes. We can offer farm tours for up to 4 people (subject to availability). This can be from 1/2 hour to 2 hours depending on how much you want to see .
Walking in the Cotswolds
There are numerous glorious walks in the area. Whether you prefer a long challenging walk or just a short stroll enjoying the countryside, we can suggest the perfect walk and even offer guided walks. Find out more...
Pretty Cotswolds Villages
Visit the local medieval market town of Winchcombe, or visit our local church and town hall which houses a museum. The beautiful Cotswold villages of Broadway, Chipping Campden, The Slaughters and others are within a short drive away.
Culture & History
There are many historical monuments, houses and churches for you to explore. Close by you will find National Trust properties Sudeley Castle, Stanway House and Fountain, Snowshill Manor, Hailes Abbey and many other interesting places.
Sports & Leisure
Visit the famous Cheltenham Racecourse for horse racing or Prescot Hill Climb for motor racing. Nearby Sherdons golf course has an 18 hole course, driving range & adventure golf. We can arrange horse riding & clay pigeon shooting too.
Gardens in the Cotswolds
There are many beautiful gardens within easy travelling distance of Elms Farm, including Hidcote (pictured above), Painswick Rococo Gardens, Batford Arboretum, Kiftsgate and Seizencote Gardens.
POPULAR DAY TRIPS FROM GRETTON
Bath & Bristol
The stunning Georgian city of Bath lies 1hr 20 away, with historical sites of interest including the Roman Baths, the Abbey and the Royal Crescent. Vibrant Bristol is only an hour with SS Great Britain, the Clifton Suspension Bridge and Cribbs Causeway for shopping.
Oxford
Just over an hours drive lies the 'City of Dreaming Spires', with its famous University, historic buildings, University College and Magdalen College are off the High Street, which runs from Carfax Tower to the Botanic Garden on the River Cherwell.
Stratford-upon-Avon
A medieval market town, best known as the 16th-century birthplace of William Shakespeare. The Royal Shakespeare Company performs his plays in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre and adjacent Swan Theatre on the banks of the River Avon.
WHAT'S ON IN THE COTSWOLDS?
March 2022
15-18th March - Horse Racing, cheltenham
4th-8th August, Giffords Circus, Frampton on Severn
5th-7th August Eventing, Gatcombe Park
29th August, pershore Plum Festival
April 2022
13-14th April Horse Racing Cheltenham
14-25 April, Giffords Circus, Stroud
18th April North Cotswold Point to Point
23-24th April British and Midland Championships Prescott
27th April-2nd May , Cheltenham Jazz Festival
4th-8th August, Giffords Circus, Frampton on Severn
5th-7th August Eventing, Gatcombe Park
29th August, pershore Plum Festival
May 2022
3rd-7th may, Chipping Campden Literature Festival
5th-8th May, RHS Malvern Spring Festival
6th May , Horse Racing, Cheltenham
6th-16th May , Giffords Circus, Daylesford
9th - 21st May, Chipping Campden Music Festival
14th-15th May, Classics at Prescott
14th may - Fish and Chip special - steam railway
19th-30th May, Giffords Circus, Winchcombe
27/28th May - Steam and Real Ale Festival , Steam Railway
30th-2nd August, Longborough Festival Opera
28th May - Prescott Historique
4th-8th August, Giffords Circus, Frampton on Severn
5th-7th August Eventing, Gatcombe Park
29th August, pershore Plum Festival
June 2022
2nd-6th June Giffords Circus Blenheim Palace
3rd June, Cotswold Olympic Games, Chipping Campden
3-5th june - Glos festival of Steam - steam railway
5th June - Platinum Jubilee Celebrations , Gretton, BBQ and live music
7th-12th June , Cheltenham Science Festival
18th june - Fish and Chip murder mystery, steam railway
12th-19th June , International Bugatti meeting
17th-19th June, Royal Three Counties Show, malvern
24th-26th June, Cheltenham Food and Drink festival
25th-26th June, Prescott bike Festival
4th-8th August, Giffords Circus, Frampton on Severn
5th-7th August Eventing, Gatcombe Park
29th August, pershore Plum Festival
July 2022
2nd-3rd july, Cotswold Show, Cirencester
8th-10th July, Cornbury Music Festival
8th-17th, Cheltenham Musc Festival
9th-10th july, Tewkesbury Medieval Festival
20th July - Austin 7 Centenary celebrations at prescott
23rd-30th July, Three Choirs Festival
4th-8th August, Giffords Circus, Frampton on Severn
5th-7th August Eventing, Gatcombe Park
29th August, pershore Plum Festival
August 2022
4th-8th August, Giffords Circus, Frampton on Severn
5th-7th August Eventing, Gatcombe Park
29th August, pershore Plum Festival
4th-8th August, Giffords Circus, Frampton on Severn
5th-7th August Eventing, Gatcombe Park
29th August, pershore Plum Festival
September 2022
3rd Sept - Moreton in marsh Country show
9thSept - Cycle Tour of Britian comes to Winchcombe