{"id":9754,"date":"2023-01-18T11:23:37","date_gmt":"2023-01-18T11:23:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.manorcottages.co.uk\/blog\/?p=9754"},"modified":"2023-12-18T10:23:32","modified_gmt":"2023-12-18T10:23:32","slug":"take-a-trip-to-the-cotswolds-distillery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.manorcottages.co.uk\/blog\/take-a-trip-to-the-cotswolds-distillery","title":{"rendered":"Take a trip to the Cotswolds Distillery"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re planning to visit <a href=\"https:\/\/visitthecotswolds.uk\/\">the Cotswolds<\/a> this year, a trip to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotswoldsdistillery.com\/\">Cotswolds Distillery visitor centre<\/a> is a must.<\/p>\n<p>Set in the rolling countryside in Stourton, the distillery has won a TripAdvisor Traveller\u2019s Choice award for the past three years, as well as a VisitEngland Quality Assured Visitor Attraction award.<\/p>\n<p>Read on for our guide to why you should take a trip the Cotswolds Distillery\u2026 even if drinking gin and whisky isn\u2019t your thing.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Experiences<\/h2>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9757\" src=\"https:\/\/www.manorcottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/01\/Cotswolds-Distillery-4.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<p>To fully experience the distillery, there are several experiences you can book onto.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotswoldsdistillery.com\/products\/tour-tasting\">Tour and Tasting experience<\/a> is available three times a day and lasts 90 minutes. At Manor Cottages, we highly recommend booking this one.<\/p>\n<p>From learning about the history of the distillery and sampling the delights of Cotswolds Gin and whisky, there is so much to learn and enjoy.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Gin and whisky tasting<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9755\" src=\"https:\/\/www.manorcottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/01\/Cotswolds-Distillery-5.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The last segment of the tour takes you to the tasting room where you can sample the award-winning Cotswolds Gin, learn tasting notes and pair with different tonics.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll also be able to sample the award-winning Cotswold Whiskies too.<\/p>\n<p>The tour guides are incredibly knowledgeable, and you\u2019ll leave the experience a pro in spirit tasting!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Caf\u00e9<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9756\" src=\"https:\/\/www.manorcottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/01\/Cotswolds-Distillery-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<p>At the Distillery visitor centre, you must check out The Still House caf\u00e9 on site.<\/p>\n<p>Named as such because the view from the caf\u00e9 looks over the still house of the distillery so you can truly watch the magic unfold.<\/p>\n<p>Enjoy a bite to eat after your tour or meet friends over drinks. Treat yourself to a delicious stone baked pizza in front of the roaring fire.<\/p>\n<p>In the summer months, the terrace outside of the incredible building opens for gorgeous alfresco dining in the Cotswold sunshine.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Shop<\/h2>\n<p>You absolutely cannot leave the distillery visitor centre without visiting the shop which stocks an incredible array of Cotswold Gin products, Cotswold Whiskies and gifts.<\/p>\n<p>Here you can taste samples of products meaning you can try before you buy!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>How to get to the Cotswold Distillery Visitor Centre<\/h2>\n<p>The distillery visitor centre is located in Stourton, Shipston-on-Stour, north of the Cotswolds on the border of Warwickshire.<\/p>\n<p>Use postcode CV36 5EX for the Sat Nav which will bring you door to door.<\/p>\n<p>Parking is free and located inside the gates of the distillery.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>How to book an experience<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9758\" src=\"https:\/\/www.manorcottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/01\/Cotswolds-Distillery-3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<p>With an array of experiences to choose from, you can select the one that appeals to you best <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotswoldsdistillery.com\/collections\/experiences\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Aside from the tour and tasting experience, there are also many different masterclasses on offer.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>About Cotswolds Gin<\/h2>\n<p>Although initially developed to support the Whisky production at the distillery, Cotswolds Dry Gin is an incredible blend of botanicals that make up the product.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll find it stocked all over the Cotswolds from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.burford.co.uk\/\">Burford Garden Centre<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.daylesford.com\/\">Daylesford Farm<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>With Cotswolds Gin shops located in Bourton-on-the-Water and Broadway, no trip to the Cotswolds in complete without taking a bottle home to enjoy.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Self-catering accommodation nearby<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9760\" src=\"https:\/\/www.manorcottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/01\/Cotswolds-Distillery-6.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you are looking for self-catering accommodation near to the distillery visitor centre, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.manorcottages.co.uk\/cottages-in-moreton-in-marsh.html\">Morton-in-Marsh<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.manorcottages.co.uk\/chipping-campden-holiday-cottages.html\">Chipping Campden<\/a> are great places to stay.<\/p>\n<p>Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.manorcottages.co.uk\">www.manorcottages.co.uk<\/a> to book your stay and for exclusive discount on an experience with the Cotswold Distillery.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Cotswold Second Home Owner?<\/h2>\n<p>If you own a property in the Cotswolds that you\u2019d be interested in holiday letting, talk to us today for a free pricing appraisal.<\/p>\n<p>At Manor Cottages we\u2019re proud to work in partnership with our friends at Cotswolds Distillery.<\/p>\n<p>Quote \u201cCotswold Gin\u201d to us for a special gift if you join our holiday letting property portfolio in 2023.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re planning to visit the Cotswolds this year, a trip to the Cotswolds Distillery visitor centre is a must. 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