Day 4 - KELMSCOTT TO LECHLADE
Had fantastic breakfast at the Plough Inn.
Thames walk from Kelmscott towards Lechlade. Arrived at the Trout Inn, and had pub lunch.
Walked over the bridge to see Old Father Thames statue, made by Italian sculptor Raffaele Monti, next to St John's lock.
Spent the afternoon reading and painting in the pub garden.
Dinner at The Five Alls pub restaurant in Filkins.
Day 5 - BOURTON-ON-THE-WATER AND DIDDLY SQUAT FARM.
Breakfast at the Inn, the log fire had been lit because it was quite cold.
Hoped to visit Kelmscott Manor, where William Morris lived with his wife and for some time with painter Rossetti, but it was only open Friday to Sunday (prebooked visits on Thursday, see website).
Got take away cinnamon buns, as recommended by friends, from Blakes kitchen at Clanfield.
Visited beautiful Bourton-on-the-Water and had take away coffee (to go with our cinnamon buns) from the Bourton Riverside Café.
Bought pretty souvenirs from Hartwells.
Would have been great to visit Cotswolds Motoring Museum and Toy Collection as well as Birdland Parks and Gardens but unfortunately didn't have time.
Drove to Diddly Squat Farm, near Chipping Norton. Had a drink and bought a mug from the pop up gift shop.
Day 6 - WINCHESTER AND CHAWTON
Day trip to Winchester.
Parked in Tower Street multi-storey car park.
Walked along the High Street which was filled with market stalls and had buskers singing and playing music creating a beautiful atmosphere.
Bought a take away coffee and drinks from Starbucks on the High Street.
Walked to Cathedral grounds, past Jane Austen's last home, past Winchester College, and along the Weirs. Look out for Vincenzo's ice cream van. Walked back up via the High Street past King Alfred's statue and bought a Pret-à-manger pic nic which we had in the Cathedral grounds (always pack a pic nic rug : ).
Visited Winchester Cathedral (allow 1 hour for very good guided tour).
Drove to Chawton and visited Jane Austen House, where JA lived between 1809 and 1817. Allow about one hour and extra time for the gift shop : )
Had a very good lemonade in The Greyfriar pub, which has a very pretty garden.
Unfortunately Cassandra's Cup tea room had just closed, but would definitely be worth going back for (Cassandra being the name of Jane's only sister and best friend).
Drove to Basingstoke and had fish and chips with friends, followed by home made cheesecake.
Useful links:
https://www.visitwinchester.co.uk/
https://www.austenheritage.com/
