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To help you make the very most of your stay, we’ve gathered an extra selection of local attractions and experiences that can all be easily reached by car from Pond Cottage.

The Wave
https://www.thewave.com/

The Wave, just outside Bristol, is an inland surfing destination – the most advanced in the UK – with a world-class artificial lake that creates perfect waves for all abilities, from beginners to seasoned surfers. Even if you don’t fancy donning a wetsuit, with a place to eat and viewing platforms, this is a unique day.

Wild Water Swimming
https://thelakeuk.com/

If wild water swimming is your thing, Cromhall Quarry is a 15-minute drive away offering crystal clear limestone filtered water with amenities on site. Also useful for paddle boarding and scuba diving in South Cotswolds.

Beaufort Polo Club
https://beaufortpoloclub.com/

Polo is one of the world’s oldest sports, refined in 19th-century Britain and long associated with the Royal Family, from King Edward VII to King Charles III and Princes William and Harry. Today it remains an exciting and accessible experience. At Beaufort Polo Club near Tetbury, you can watch fast-paced matches in a relaxed countryside setting or even try an introductory lesson! An ideal way to enjoy this very English and historic sport up close.

Cotswold Gliding Club

https://www.cotswoldgliding.co.uk/

Enjoy a memorable glider flight over the Cotswolds, taking in sweeping views of the Cotswold AONB, the River Severn, and—on clear days—the Severn Bridges and even into Wales. Located near Minchinhampton, the airfield offers scenic flights of varying lengths, giving you a unique chance to enjoy the landscape, local landmarks, and royal residences from the air.

Woodchester Vineyard
https://www.woodchestervalleyvineyard.co.uk/

Visit this boutique family-owned vineyard near Stroud, the largest in the south Cotswolds, that produces 100,000 bottles of still and sparkling wine each year. Book a wine-tasting and learn about the winemaking process in the converted farm winery.

Natural Cookery School

https://www.naturalcookeryschool.com

How about a cookery class focussing on plant-based food using locally sourced and organic ingredients with experienced chef Erin Baker? The sessions in Erin’s professional kitchen in Nailsworth teach straightforward, flavourful and wholesome cooking techniques – sounds tasty!