Walking Weekend Bourton on the Water, Cotswolds

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Friday 25 February 2022 16:00 - Sunday 27 February 2022

(2 nights)

From £239.00

Listed by Spice National

Overview

Bourton-on-the-Water is one of “the” must visit picture perfect villages of the Cotswolds and we have managed to secure the idyllic country house hotel of Harrington House. This beautiful property lies in its own peaceful grounds on a quiet lane within the bustling village or Bourton on the Water. From here we can explore the village once the tourists have gone home and see it at its very finest, browsing the shop windows, admiring the country cottages or just relaxing with a cool drink in one of the welcoming country pubs as the trickling streams meander past. This also an idyllic base from which to enjoy the Cotswolds and as usual our walking programme will allow you to explore the very finest aspects of the area, so prepare yourself for idyllic views and villages alongside magnificent architecture built from the warm honey Cotswolds stone. 

Covid: This weekend will be run in accordance with Covid regulations at the time of the event - should we not be able to run the weekend due to Covid restrictions you will be entitled to a credit note or refund.

Includes

2 nights accommodation, 2 evening meals, 2 breakfasts, 2 picnic lunches, 2 guided walks (with a choice of a hard or moderate option each day) 

Extras

Transport to walks. A coach or own cars may be used to get to the start of the walks

Guests: Guests & Non Members who are new to Spice are welcome to book at a £36 supplement though they may prefer to join to obtain the member rate and any deals that may be available at the time of booking/joining. Please call your local office to enquire about booking as a guest.

Location & Itinerary

Is this for me?

To allow you to choose a walk that suits you best, we will provide a minimum of two walks on each day, led by professional and knowledgeable walking guides. On both days there will be a harder walk of 10-13 miles with up to 2000+ft of ascent, and a moderate walk of 8-9 miles with less ascent.  

Travel & Stay

Dating from the Tudor period and of considerable historic interest, Harrington House mirrors the mellow architectural style of the Cotswolds. Its peaceful atmosphere and proximity to the charming 4-star Visit Britain Guest Accommodation centre of Bourton-on-the-Water make it ideal for us. Harrington House is located in a quiet street just 100 metres from the centre of Bourton. The house is set in its own grounds surrounded by a high wall which gives it a beautiful, peaceful serenity in the heart of this bustling village. Its also a HF centre, so the focus is on great walking and good food, so you will have their excellent picnic lunches to keep you going. Of course, all the bedrooms are ensuite and there is a bar and a relaxing lounge. As we are only a 100m outside the village, we will probably explore the many village pubs and cafes, once the tourists have gone home.

Getting There

By Car: Sat Nav: GL54 2BY (Grid Reference SP 167 206)

From London:

Take the M25 to Junction 16 and then the M40 to junction 8 signed A40 Oxford Cheltenham. Stay on this for 32.3miles to turn right at a cross roads signed Sherborne and Clapton. (just after a large layby). After 3 miles keep right Sherborne. After 1.1 miles keep right. After 0.8 miles you will see Harrington House on your right. GL54 2BY

From Manchester and Birmingham

Take the M6 to the M6 Toll and then the M42 south to Hockley Heath and leave at Junction 3A to join the M40 signed London/Warwick and Stratford. Stay on the M40 to junction 15 and take the fourth exit signed Cirencester A429. Follow this into the centre of Bourton-on-the-Water. At the war memorial by the village green, turn into Sherborne Street. Follow this road for 150yds, crossing the river and passing the motor museum until the road forks. Harrington House is on the left before the fork. Look out for our sign. A car park is available in the grounds with free parking. GL54 2BY

Overall travel contacts http://www.travelline.org.uk 0871 200 22 33 

Car parking: Parking is available. No responsibility can be accepted for loss or damage to guests’ property or vehicles. We advise not to leave valuables in cars.

By rail : The nearest railway station to Harrington House is Moreton-in-Marsh. However, the nearest mainline station is at Cheltenham Spa which may be more convenient. For train times and route planning by train visit www.nationalrail.co.uk or phone 03457 48 49 50. 

Station transfer by taxi: From Moreton-in-Marsh station a taxi takes approximately 20 - 30 minutes and costs £24 if pre-booked. From Cheltenham Spa station a taxi takes around 35 to 45 minutes for the 18-mile journey and costs £44 if pre-booked. Please note these are 2022 guideline prices for a 4-seat taxi. 8-seater taxis are available at a higher rate. Limozena, HR’s current recommended taxi company, can confirm prices on booking and they will arrange shared taxis wherever possible. To book your taxi please phone or email at least 7-days in advance

Limozena* Tel: +44 (0) 1451 820972 Email: denwalmsley@yahoo.co.uk

The return taxi journey can be arranged on your behalf by the Harrington House Manager.

*Limozena is not owned or managed by HF Holidays

Station transfer by bus: From Moreton-in-Marsh railway station catch the 801 bus. Alight next to the Edinburgh Woollen Mill Shop in Bourton-on-the-Water. Cross the road to the war memorial and continue across the bridge. Follow this road for 100 yards. Just before the road forks, Harrington House is on your left. Look out for our sign. To help you plan your journey go to www.traveline.info

Availability & Pricing

TypePrice
Member Double Ensuite Share£239.00Sold Out
Member Twin Ensuite Share£239.00Sold Out
Member Twin Ensuite Share FEMALE£239.00Available
Member Twin Ensuite Share MALE£239.00Sold Out
Member Better Double Ensuite Share£259.00Sold Out
Member Better Twin Ensuite Share£259.00Sold Out
Member Single Ensuite£279.00Sold Out
Member Better Single Ensuite£289.00Sold Out
Member Double Ensuite for Sole£299.00Sold Out

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Harrington House, Sherborne Street, Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire, GL54 2BY

Host & Everything Else

You MUST have:

• Walking boots

• A Water bottle (minimum 1 litre)

• A Rucksack with a plastic liner

• Waterproofs: jacket and trousers

• A Warm hat

• Warm gloves (not leather)

• Thick walking socks

• Base layer: (thin thermal or warm T-shirt. Best not to be cotton as it gets cold when wet)

• Over layer: (warm sweater or fleece)

• Extra layer: warm top for when cold (eg. when stopped for lunch)

• Comfortable walking trousers (not jeans as they are too cold & heavy when wet)

• Personal Medication

• A face covering and hand sanitiser

• Smart casual clothes for the evening.

You may wish to bring:

• Trekking Poles

• Vacuum flask (if you like hot drinks on the hill)

• Medium size Tupperware container or plastic bag, to put picnic lunch in.

• Sit mat 

• Sun glasses

• Lip salve

• Camera

• Personal first aid kit

In good weather and/or summer, you may also wish to bring

• Short trousers

• T - Shirts

• Sun hat

• Sun tan lotion

In poor weather and/or winter, you may also wish to bring:

• Gaiters

• Balaclava

• Extra warm clothing

Maps: If you like to follow the walking routes on a map we would recommend 1:25 000: OL45: Ordnance Survey Explorer Map – The Cotswolds and 1:25 000: EX205: Ordnance Survey Explorer Map – Evesham

This event is organised and supplied by WalkWise UK Ltd, whose terms and conditions  apply and for whom your local SPICE group acts as an agent. Those booking enter into a contract directly with WalkWise UK Ltd. For availability and bookings contact your local SPICE group directly.  

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