Things To Do

There is so much to see and do here in the beautiful Cotswolds for all the family, young and old. Blenheim Palace, Burford, Bibury, Broadway, Chipping Campden and Cirencester to name but a few.   The Cotswold Wildlife Park is a sure favourite with families together with Adam's Farm, and for those of you interested in history there are plenty of National Trust properties including Chastleton House and Lodge Park to name just a couple.

We do of course have Daylesford just a few minutes across the valley, the famous organic farm shop has lots to see and lovely walks.  Even closer are Jeremy Clarkson's famous Diddly Squat Farmshop and The Farmer's Dog Pub, we are situated perfectly between both and are very proud to supply the pub and shop with meat from our farm.

For those interested in hiring a hot tub for your stay, we can provide you with the contact details. Additionally, from February 2025, our palace will feature a brand-new sauna, offering a perfect space for total relaxation.

Below are a few contact details for some of our partners, hire some bikes and ask for some route plans so that you don't miss anything exciting that may be of interest to you.  There is so much that can be done including having afternoon tea delivered or if staying in The Palace booking a private chef.  Once you have confirmed your stay we will send you details of local partners and eating places and help with any other planning that you might need.

Bourton on the Water
Hawkstone Beer
The Cotswold Distillery

A few of our partners;

Book a private chef to look after you in The Palace:-

Mike Fishpen - www.personalchef.me.uk

Order in Afternoon Tea from the Chipping Norton Tea Set

Or order a ready meal to pop in the AGA, ask for a price list

Hire Bikes from Bainton Bikes

Indulge in some well being after a busy day exploring the Cotswolds with Sadie Brewin

What’s on and where to go;

Adam Henson’s Farm Park – www.cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk

Oxfordshire Cotswolds – www.oxfordshirecotswolds.org

Blenheim Palace – www.blenheimpalace.com

Cotswold Wildlife Park – www.cotswoldwildlifepark.co.uk

Bourton-on-the-Water, Family Days Out – www.bourtoninfo.com

The Cotswold Distillery – https://www.cotswoldsdistillery.com/

National Trust Properties – www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Cheltenham Racecourse - www.cheltenham.co.uk

To see what is going on here in the Cotswolds and the wider area check out my Blog – life on our Cotswold farm or please like and follow our instagram or facebook page to keep even more up to date:-

https://www.instagram.com/kingjohnsselfcatering/

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King John’s Barn has previously been a member of The Green Tourism Business Scheme which provides accreditation and encouragement for tourism businesses to reduce the environmental impact of their activities.

Although no longer a member at our last grading we achieved a Silver Award and continue to reduce our environmental impact encouraging guests to recycle, reduce and reuse.

For further information about the scheme please visit the following link : www.green-business.co.uk

A Year on the Cotswolds

Spring

In April we are lambing and calving at Langley Farm

Enjoy a tour and the wildflowers at The Cotswold Distillery

See the bluebells at Foxholes Nature Reserve

Vist the Evesham Vale for morris dancing and local asparagus 

Summer

Cotswold Lavender comes into bloom

Catch and BBQ a trout at Bibury Trout Farm

Wild swimming and watersports at the Cotswold Water Park

Vist Wilderness Festival or The Big Feastival

Autumn

See the Autumn colour at Batsford Arboretum

Enjoy a day out at Moreton Show

Visit Daylesford Farm Shop and enjoy a walk to one of the Bamford Pubs

Take the family to Blenheim Palace 

With darker nights, go star gazing at the Rollright Stones

 

Winter

Cozy up at one of the Cotswolds famous pubs, our favourite locals are The Farmer's Dog, The Swan at Swinbrook and The Lamb at Shipton under Wychwood

Try your hand at game or clay pigeon shooting at any of the local spots

Enjoy a crisp winter walk to Broadway Tower or along the Cotswold Way

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