Guidebook for Lavender Cottage
Food Scene
The village gastro-pub is very close to the cottage and is a destination eatery. Sit out in the garden in summer and enjoy the view even if you choose not to eat.
N.B. Limited opening hours.
10 locals recommend
The Kitchen, Farnborough
Main StreetThe village gastro-pub is very close to the cottage and is a destination eatery. Sit out in the garden in summer and enjoy the view even if you choose not to eat.
N.B. Limited opening hours.
This large, comfortable pub is extrmely popular with locals and our guests. There is a flower-filled garden for the summer months overlooking the valley across to Farnborough and in winter it is really cosy with a fire-pit and other fires.
17 locals recommend
The Falcon
Warwick RoadThis large, comfortable pub is extrmely popular with locals and our guests. There is a flower-filled garden for the summer months overlooking the valley across to Farnborough and in winter it is really cosy with a fire-pit and other fires.
It is a folly with a great location overlooking the battleground of the Civil War.
30 locals recommend
The Castle at Edgehill
Edge HillIt is a folly with a great location overlooking the battleground of the Civil War.
The village hall is open in summer for visitors to Farnborough Hall. The ladies of the village make fantastic cakes and everyone sits at shared tables making for a sociable and very English afternoon tea. The hall is just around the corner from our cottage.
Farnborough
The village hall is open in summer for visitors to Farnborough Hall. The ladies of the village make fantastic cakes and everyone sits at shared tables making for a sociable and very English afternoon tea. The hall is just around the corner from our cottage.
A traditional pub in a neighbouring village, overlooking the village green and pond (limited outside space)
39 locals recommend
The Plough Inn
Chapel LaneA traditional pub in a neighbouring village, overlooking the village green and pond (limited outside space)
A delightful village pub in the pretty village of Ladbroke just off the Southam Rd. if you are in the area it is well worth a visit ( limited outside space).
42 locals recommend
The Bell Inn
Binton RoadA delightful village pub in the pretty village of Ladbroke just off the Southam Rd. if you are in the area it is well worth a visit ( limited outside space).
Sightseeing
It is one of the most important castles and tourist attractions in England.
93 locals recommend
Warwick Castle station
It is one of the most important castles and tourist attractions in England.
Arts & Culture
Shakespeare is simply our most important playwright and poet.
118 locals recommend
Shakespeare's Birthplace
Henley StreetShakespeare is simply our most important playwright and poet.
Probably the best theatre in the world to see Shakespeare performed!
181 locals recommend
Royal Shakespeare Theatre
WatersideProbably the best theatre in the world to see Shakespeare performed!
Another National Trust property, once owned by the Shell magnate and with an outstanding art collection and hidden garden.
24 locals recommend
National Trust Upton House and Gardens
Edge HillAnother National Trust property, once owned by the Shell magnate and with an outstanding art collection and hidden garden.
Parks & Nature
It is close to Farnborough and has unusual geography. Children will love running around on the hills and it is great for kite-flying.
26 locals recommend
Burton Dassett Hills Country Park
It is close to Farnborough and has unusual geography. Children will love running around on the hills and it is great for kite-flying.
Our local National Trust property with walks on the estate to the folly and a lake for picnics or fishing or just to see the swans and ducks.
Farnborough Hall
Our local National Trust property with walks on the estate to the folly and a lake for picnics or fishing or just to see the swans and ducks.
Shopping
One of the best outlet centres with many visitors coming from London to pick up bargains.
217 locals recommend
Bicester Village station
Station ApproachOne of the best outlet centres with many visitors coming from London to pick up bargains.
Essentials
Tesco, Marks and Spencer and Waitrose are all on the side of town closest to the road to Farnborough
26 locals recommend
Banbury
Tesco, Marks and Spencer and Waitrose are all on the side of town closest to the road to Farnborough