At Culls Cottage we encourage you to explore the great outdoors and so we welcome Cyclists and Walkers to the cottage.

There are numerous guide books, local and regional cycling and walking guides and maps at Culls Cottage as well as a number of laminated routes that you can take out with you. There are more than 500 miles of public footpaths and bridleways to explore.

Details of your nearest cycle hire outlets and cycle repair/spares shops can be found at Culls Cottage.

If you are arriving on foot or by bicycle, we are happy to provide you with grocery items, just ask us for the essential shopping list when booking and we will have the items you selected there for your arrival.  Once at Culls Cottage there are a number of local companies that will deliver daily.

Just in case you need to buy any extra clothing items, we have included details of outdoor clothing shops in the area and details of the nearest doctor, dentist, hospital and all-night chemists. You will also find information on local public transport and baggage and cycle transfers in the area. 

Weather and Other useful information

For the latest weather information call 09068500406 for Oxfordshire or 09068500405 for weather in Gloucestershire and Wiltshire.

For a copy of The Countryside Code Tel 0845 1003298

For guided walks in the region contact The National Trust, Mythe End House, Tewksbury, Glos., GL20 6EB.

British Cycling Federation Tel: 01536 83695

Bicycle Hire contacts in the area: 

Bourton Cycles  provide quality hire bikes, bike sales, servicing and repairs. The cost of delivery to The Chestnuts is approximately  £10 and they can deliver up to 10 bikes including tandems at any time.

Tel: 01451 822323 Mobile: 07917 634596

Bicycles can also be hired from The Cotswold Woollen Weavers in nearby Filkins, although they do not deliver, they have a large car park to leave your car whilst you hire your bicycle and are just a ten minute drive away. Tel: 01367 8604

If you want some experienced guidance and expert interpretation of the landscape, then why not join one of the regular guided walks led by Cotswolds Conservation Board voluntary wardens. The walks are free and open to everyone. For further information about the programme please contact the Cotswold Conservation Board on 01451 862000 or www.cotswoldsonb.com

A wide range of downloadable walking and cycling routes are available on the following website: www.oxfordshirecotswolds.org/site/activities