Weston Subedge?

No, not a snowboard trick, it's a village in the Northern Cotwolds. 8 of us rented an old stone cottage, and enjoyed a relaxing weekend in the country, celebrating Heidi's 30th birthday. Friday night was a good start, with us enjoying a meal at a greek restaurant in Chipping Campden. We decided to rename the place 'Abzorba the Greek', with fairly high prices, but good food all round.

The weather really spoilt us, and we were treated to 2 beautifully crisp and clear autumn days. We made the most of this and spent majority of the limited daylight hours outdoors. On saturday we hired bikes, and set off on a circular route that took us from Bourton on the Water, through Lower Slaughter, Upper Swell, Upper Slaughter, and then back through the valley to Lower Slaughter, where we enjoyed a sneaky fireside drink, in a posh english hotel. We spent the evening at our cottage, feasting on home-cooked roast pork, chicken, lamb (fish for Jacks), and veg.

On sunday we walked along a country trail, through farmland and forest, to Chipping Campden. Besides the attention of a few curious cows, we made our way there and back, taking in the spectacular views on offer. A great way to spend a weekend with friends.

Some strange place names mentioned above? Well this is what they mean:

Weston Subedge - west village under the egde of the escarpment.

Slaughter (Upper, Lower) - muddy place.

Bourton on the Water - Farmstead near a fortification on the River Windrush.

Chipping Campden - Market place in a valley with enclosures.