General Information

Location
Calcot Peak Barn is two miles from Northleach, a small town of historical interest at the meeting point of the A429 Fosseway and the A40, and three miles from the picturesque village of Bibury, reputedly acknowledged by William Morris as ‘the prettiest village in England’.

Colt Horse and Bank Cottages are a mile and a half from Northleach, nearer the centre of the farm.

Neighbouring towns and villages
The Cottages are 9 miles from Cirencester; 15 miles from Cheltenham; 25 miles from Oxford; 30 miles from Stratford-upon-Avon. Many famous Cotswold villages are within twenty minutes by car such as Stow-on-the-Wold, Bourton-on-the-Water, The Slaughters, The Swells, Great and Little Barrington, Moreton-in-Marsh etc.

Public transport is very limited. We can arrange local car hire or bike hire should you require it.
Gardens
The famous gardens of Kiftsgate and Hidcote are about forty minutes away, not far from the delightful town of Chipping Campden. Westonbirt Arboretum is forty minutes to the South and Batsford Arboretum about twenty minutes North. Many interesting local gardens are open through the season.

Racecourse
We are within easy reach of the Cheltenham Racecourse at Prestbury Park and a private taxi-ing service is available. The Literature, Music, Jazz, Science and Cricket Festivals in Cheltenham are a half hour’s drive away. The Barn makes a perfect retreat for week-ends out from The Ladies’ College and Cheltenham College.

Private Grass Airstrip
Within half a mile of the barn we have a small private grass airstrip. Should you require co-ordinates please contact us. The International Air Tattoo at Fairford is within an easy half an hour.

Walking
We can provide information on walking – there is a web of public footpaths throughout the area, many linked by excellent hostelries.