Thyme
Lechlade, Gloucestershire
A whole Cotswold village to call your own for the weekend. Take a cottage so the kids have room to sprawl, eat farm-to-fork in the Ox Barn, and spend sunny afternoons at the pool. Gentle cycles along the lanes and pub suppers at The Swan make it feel like the slow weekend everyone needed.
For the children
- Kids' activities
- Pool
- Outdoor play
- Bikes
- Farm animals
- Nature activities
- Family dining
- Children's menu
- Family rooms
- Cots
- Dog friendly
- Spa
- Best for
- Food-loving families
- Ages
- All ages
- Pool
- Outdoor pool with poolside Orchid House
- Family rooms
- Family rooms and self-contained cottages in the village
- Outdoors
- Farm and garden walks, cycling, cookery classes, clay shooting
We only list facilities we could confirm on their website — something not listed may still be there.
Days out nearby
Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens ↗
~5 miles · ~15 mins
Wildlife park · nearby attraction
Rhinos grazing on the lawn in front of a Victorian manor sums up this park's charm. A narrow-gauge railway, walk-through lemur enclosure and a big adventure playground make it a relaxed family day in the heart of the Cotswolds.
~20 miles · ~30 mins
Farm park · excellent toddler activity
Adam Henson's farm showcases rare British breeds, with animal handling, tractor rides, jumping pillows and a woodland adventure trail. It is surrounded by Cotswolds villages and boutique hotels, so ideal for a weekend.
~47 miles · ~1 hr
Castle / historic · ideal day trip
A real medieval castle where children can climb towers and ramparts, watch a giant trebuchet fire and see birds of prey swoop over the grounds. Live shows and a horrible-histories style dungeon turn history into theatre.
~50 miles · ~1 hr
Zoo · ideal day trip
Bristol's zoo moved to open woodland on the city's edge, so animals such as gorillas, okapi and red river hogs have far more room. Children get woodland trails and big play spaces, and it fits easily into a Bristol or Bath weekend.
~52 miles · ~1 hr
Science centre · rainy day option
Bristol's hands-on science centre with hundreds of interactive exhibits and a 3D planetarium. Great on a wet day during a Bristol or Bath weekend.
~53 miles · ~1 hr
Castle / historic · ideal day trip
Brunel's iron ship sits in a dry dock with a glass 'sea' you can walk beneath, and children can climb the rigging, explore cabins and smell the galley. Immersive history right on Bristol's harbourside.
~55 miles · ~1 hr
Safari park · ideal day trip
Driving through the lion reserve with monkeys clambering over the car is a childhood memory in the making. Beyond the safari there is a hedge maze, an adventure castle playground, boat rides and the stately house itself, enough for two full days.
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Family facilities
- Kids' menu
- ParkingFree parking on the estate
A guide, not a guarantee. Shown only where the venue or a trusted source has told us. Not listed doesn't mean not available — check with the venue if it matters for your visit.
Researched by Tumble in October 2026 from each place's own website. Tumble doesn't take these bookings — prices, availability and children's club details change, so check with them before you book. Distances and travel times are approximate.