High on life in Lower Slaughter

Good friends of ours, Phil and Tarryn, recently visited the UK on a 3 week holiday. We had arranged to go away for a weekend with them, and were given the task of choosing an appropriate destination. This was pretty easy for us. We organised a trip to the Cotswalds, our favourite UK getaway.

I managed to find a B&B (The old rectory) in Lower Slaughter, a beautiful village in the heart of the Cotswalds. The best thing about it is that unlike the river, no tour busses are allowed through. We spent the friday evening down on the river, engaged in great debate with a couple of ducklings, and sipping on a few liquid refreshments.

During the weekend we explored the area, with stops at Broadway, Upper Slaughter, Lower Oddington, Sudeley Castle, Bourton-on-the-water, Stow-on-the-Wold, and it wasn't too surprising that we Had-a-great-time. We hiked through the countryside around Lower Slaughter, and enjoyed a bottle of champagne while watching the local cricketers take on a touring side. The highlight of the weekend, even though fairly energy consuming, was a bike ride from Bourton to Bledington, and back. After arriving in the village we treated ourselves to a great pub meal, and then got stuck into the annual fete, which was hugely entertaining. This was especially so for the girls, who got to throw wet sponges at the boys.

The Cotswalds is a truly beautiful part of England, and we thoroughly enjoyed our weekend with two great mates.