THINGS
TO DO
We understand that every guest is unique, and we take pride in providing services that are tailored to your individual needs and preferences. We work with trusted local businesses that we have built a relationship over time.
Coombe End offers a hand-picked collection of activities - from adrenaline-fuelled adventures and creative masterclasses to serene wellness and fitness experiences.
on-site
activities
Here are some of the bespoke activities and experiences we organise for our guests. If there’s something you’d like that isn’t listed, just get in touch and we’ll make it happen.
* All these experiences are available by request at Coombe End *
ELKSTONE STUDIOS
Visit the Elkstone Studios, only a 10 minute walk away from the Manor. A thriving lifestyle hub with; workspaces, retail spaces, and wellness brands all in one thriving cultural community. Stop for a coffee at the lovely Knead Bakery, visit the state-of-the-art boutique gym or enjoy a game of padel in the brand new courts. The Studios also feature a large children’s playground, as well as office and meeting spaces available to hire for corporate events.
THE ELK TIPI AND PLAYGROUND
PADEL COURTS
RESTAURANT & SNUG
market towns
F
ancy a bit more buzz? Cheltenham’s just 15 minutes away, with its Regency architecture, leafy parks, shops and events from the horse races to the Literature and Jazz festivals.
Or head to Cirencester for Roman ruins at the Corinium Museum, Cirencester Park, indie boutiques and cosy cafés.
dining out
S
. ome of our favourite pubs are The Woolpack in Slad Valley, The Painswick in Painswick, The Bell in Sapperton, The Green Dragon in Elkstone and The Village Pub in Barnsley.
For an elevated dining experience, we recommend Juliet’s in Stroud or the Experimental at Cowley Manor.
nearby walks
I
f you are craving some of the great outdoors, the Manor is proudly positioned within the stunning Cotswolds, a celebrated area of outstanding natural beauty in the English countryside. The area is renowned for its breathtaking scenic walks, trails, cycle routes and archeological sites so there is plenty to explore right on your doorstep.
beyond coombe
J
ust a short drive from Coombe End you can step back in time at Chedworth Roman Villa or explore Sudeley Castle’s riverside gardens (both c. 25 min), wander Burford’s historic High Street or meet rare-breed animals at Cotswold Farm Park (c. 30 min), and marvel at rhinos and lemurs in the landscaped grounds of Cotswold Wildlife Park (c. 30 min).
A little further on (c. 35 min) you’ll find Broadway Tower’s hilltop panoramas and Daylesford’s organic farm shop and walled gardens, while Batsford Arboretum’s spectacular tree collections lie about 40 minutes away.