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Thyme

Southrop Manor
Rated 9.0 in 98 reviews

Thyme is a charming boutique hotel nestled in the picturesque village of Lechlade in the Cotswolds, United Kingdom. Known for its serene and elegant setting, Thyme offers guests an immersive experience into country luxury combined with a warm, homely atmosphere. The hotel is part of a family-owned farm estate that expands to multiple cottages and houses, surrounded by lush gardens and scenic landscapes, making it an ideal retreat for those seeking tranquility and a connection with nature.

The accommodations at Thyme are beautifully curated, with an emphasis on comfort and style. The rooms exude a sense of understated luxury, featuring thoughtfully curated furnishings and décor that reflect the natural beauty of the surroundings. Each room offers a unique character and charm, with a focus on sustainable practices and materials, aligning with the hotel’s commitment to environmental responsibility.

Dining at Thyme is a celebrated experience, with the hotel’s restaurant emphasizing seasonal and locally sourced ingredients, some harvested from its own kitchen gardens. This farm-to-table approach ensures a menu that is both fresh and inventive, capturing the flavors of the region.

In addition to its accommodations and dining, Thyme also offers a variety of activities and workshops, including cookery classes and guided garden tours, which provide guests with a deeper connection to the Cotswolds lifestyle. With its blend of rustic charm and modern elegance, Thyme represents a quintessential Cotswolds escape for those seeking a peaceful and enriching getaway.

 Swimming pool

Climate and Weather

January
 7°
 1°
 5°
 2
Sun hours / day
 20
Rain free days
February
 8°
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 3
Sun hours / day
 19
Rain free days
March
 11°
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 6°
 4
Sun hours / day
 22
Rain free days
April
 14°
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 8°
 6
Sun hours / day
 22
Rain free days
May
 17°
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 11°
 7
Sun hours / day
 23
Rain free days
June
 20°
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 7
Sun hours / day
 22
Rain free days
July
 22°
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 8
Sun hours / day
 24
Rain free days
August
 22°
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Sun hours / day
 23
Rain free days
September
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Sun hours / day
 22
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October
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 21
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November
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 19
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December
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 20
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Michelin Restaurants in Lechlade and near Thyme

St Peter's Church, Southrop
St Peter's Church, Southrop
Church in Cotswold, UK
30m / 40yd
St Michael and St Martin's Church, Eastleach Martin
St Michael and St Martin's Church, Eastleach Martin
Church in Cotswold, UK
1.8km / 1.1mi
Church of St Andrew
Church of St Andrew
Church in Eastleach Turville, Gloucestershire, England, UK
1.9km / 1.2mi
Swinford Museum
Museum in Filkins, West Oxfordshire, England, UK
3.7km / 2.3mi
St Margaret's Church
St Margaret's Church
Church in Little Faringdon, Oxfordshire, England, UK
3.2km / 2mi
Church of St Peter
Church of St Peter
Church in Broughton Poggs, Oxfordshire, England, UK
3.4km / 2.1mi
Church of St Peter, Filkins
Church of St Peter, Filkins
Church building in Filkins and Broughton Poggs, West Oxfordshire, England, UK
3.6km / 2.3mi
Akeman Street
Roman road that linked Watling Street with the Fosse Way
3.7km / 2.3mi
Cotswold Wildlife Park
Cotswold Wildlife Park
Zoo
5.7km / 3.5mi
St Mary's Church
St Mary's Church
Church in Fairford, Gloucestershire, England, UK
5.5km / 3.4mi
St Matthew's Church, Langford
St Matthew's Church, Langford
Church in Langford, Oxfordshire, England, UK
4.8km / 3mi
St John the Baptist Church, Inglesham
St John the Baptist Church, Inglesham
Church in Inglesham, UK
5km / 3.1mi
Church of St Lawrence
Church of St Lawrence
Church in Lechlade, Gloucestershire, England, UK
4.1km / 2.6mi
Fairford United Church
Church building in Fairford, Cotswold, Gloucestershire, England, UK
5.8km / 3.6mi
Votive Column Monument
Votive Column Monument
Monument in Fairford, Cotswold, Gloucestershire, England, UK
5.1km / 3.2mi
Church of St George
Church of St George
Church in Kencot, Oxfordshire, England, UK
5.4km / 3.4mi
Church of St Peter and St Paul
Church of St Peter and St Paul
Grade I listed church in Broadwell, Oxfordshire, England, UK
5.1km / 3.2mi
Church of St Swithin, Quenington
Church of St Swithin, Quenington
Church in Cotswold, UK
5.3km / 3.3mi
Church of St Anne
Church of St Anne
Church building in Kempsford, Cotswold, Gloucestershire, England, UK
5.6km / 3.5mi
Church of St Nicholas
Church of St Nicholas
Church in Hatherop, Gloucestershire, England, UK
5.1km / 3.1mi
Buscot Old Parsonage
Buscot Old Parsonage
Historic house museum in Buscot, Oxfordshire, England, UK
5.8km / 3.6mi
The Church of St Mary
The Church of St Mary
Church in Buscot, Oxfordshire, England, UK
5.8km / 3.6mi
Kelmscott Manor
Kelmscott Manor
Grade I listed historic house museum in West Oxfordshire, England, UK
6.7km / 4.2mi
Church of St Peter
Church of St Peter
Church in Alvescot, Oxfordshire, England, UK
7.3km / 4.5mi
Barn Approximately 15 Metres North Of Manor Farmhouse
Barn in Kelmscott, West Oxfordshire, England, UK
6.5km / 4.1mi
Manor Farmhouse With Attached Wall And Gate Pier
Manor Farmhouse With Attached Wall And Gate Pier
Farmhouse in Kelmscott, West Oxfordshire, England, UK
6.5km / 4.1mi
Dovecote Approximately 12 Metres North West Of Manor Farmhouse
Dovecote in Kelmscott, West Oxfordshire, England, UK
6.5km / 4mi
Barn Approximately 10 Metres East Of Lower House
Barn in Kelmscott, West Oxfordshire, England, UK
6.5km / 4mi
Morris Memorial Approximately 20 Metres South East Of Chancel Of Church Of St George
Morris Memorial Approximately 20 Metres South East Of Chancel Of Church Of St George
Memorial in Kelmscott, West Oxfordshire, England, UK
6.3km / 3.9mi
Lower House
Lower House
House in Kelmscott, West Oxfordshire, England, UK
6.4km / 4mi
Village Hall
Village Hall
Village hall in Kelmscott, West Oxfordshire, England, UK
6.4km / 4mi
Cross Base And Steps Approximately 15 Metres North Of The Plough
Cross Base And Steps Approximately 15 Metres North Of The Plough
Building in Kelmscott, West Oxfordshire, England, UK
6.4km / 4mi
Church of St Mary, Holwell
Church of St Mary, Holwell
Church building in Holwell, West Oxfordshire, England, UK
6.4km / 4mi
Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary
Church in Westwell, Oxfordshire, England, UK
7km / 4.3mi
Church of St George
Church of St George
Church in Kelmscott, Oxfordshire, England, UK
6.2km / 3.9mi
Plough Cottage  The Plough Inn
Plough Cottage The Plough Inn
Cottage in Kelmscott, West Oxfordshire, England, UK
6.4km / 4mi
Church Cottage
Church Cottage
Cottage in Kelmscott, West Oxfordshire, England, UK
6.2km / 3.9mi
Church of St John the Baptist
Church of St John the Baptist
Church in Coln St Aldwyns, Gloucestershire, England, UK
6km / 3.8mi
Memorial Cottages With Attached Outbuildings And Garden Walls
Memorial Cottages With Attached Outbuildings And Garden Walls
Cottage in Kelmscott, Oxfordshire, England, UK
6.5km / 4.1mi
Stone slab fence enclosing and dividing gardens of numbers 1 and 4 Manor Cottages continuing to south east along road to Garden Cottage
Stone slab fence enclosing and dividing gardens of numbers 1 and 4 Manor Cottages continuing to south east along road to Garden Cottage
Grade II listed wall in Kelmscott, West Oxfordshire, England, UK
6.6km / 4.1mi
Barn And Cowhouse Approximately 50 Metres South West Of Manor Farmhouse
Barn in Kelmscott, West Oxfordshire, England, UK
6.5km / 4.1mi
Barn Approximately 40 Metres South West Of Garden Cottage
Barn Approximately 40 Metres South West Of Garden Cottage
Barn in Kelmscott, West Oxfordshire, England, UK
6.7km / 4.1mi
Garden Cottage
Garden Cottage
Cottage in Kelmscott, West Oxfordshire, England, UK
6.7km / 4.1mi
Barn And Cowhouse Approximately 75 Metres South East Of Manor Farmhouse
Barn in Kelmscott, West Oxfordshire, England, UK
6.6km / 4.1mi
Barn Approximately 25 Metres North East Of Kelmscott Manor
Barn Approximately 25 Metres North East Of Kelmscott Manor
Barn in Kelmscott, West Oxfordshire, England, UK
6.7km / 4.2mi

What to do in Lechlade and near Thyme

St Peter's Church, Southrop
St Peter's Church, Southrop
Church in Cotswold, UK
30m / 40yd
St Michael and St Martin's Church, Eastleach Martin
St Michael and St Martin's Church, Eastleach Martin
Church in Cotswold, UK
1.8km / 1.1mi
Church of St Andrew
Church of St Andrew
Church in Eastleach Turville, Gloucestershire, England, UK
1.9km / 1.2mi
Swinford Museum
Museum in Filkins, West Oxfordshire, England, UK
3.7km / 2.3mi
St Margaret's Church
St Margaret's Church
Church in Little Faringdon, Oxfordshire, England, UK
3.2km / 2mi
Church of St Peter
Church of St Peter
Church in Broughton Poggs, Oxfordshire, England, UK
3.4km / 2.1mi
Church of St Peter, Filkins
Church of St Peter, Filkins
Church building in Filkins and Broughton Poggs, West Oxfordshire, England, UK
3.6km / 2.3mi
Akeman Street
Roman road that linked Watling Street with the Fosse Way
3.7km / 2.3mi
Cotswold Wildlife Park
Cotswold Wildlife Park
Zoo
5.7km / 3.5mi
St Mary's Church
St Mary's Church
Church in Fairford, Gloucestershire, England, UK
5.5km / 3.4mi
St Matthew's Church, Langford
St Matthew's Church, Langford
Church in Langford, Oxfordshire, England, UK
4.8km / 3mi
St John the Baptist Church, Inglesham
St John the Baptist Church, Inglesham
Church in Inglesham, UK
5km / 3.1mi
Church of St Lawrence
Church of St Lawrence
Church in Lechlade, Gloucestershire, England, UK
4.1km / 2.6mi
Fairford United Church
Church building in Fairford, Cotswold, Gloucestershire, England, UK
5.8km / 3.6mi
Votive Column Monument
Votive Column Monument
Monument in Fairford, Cotswold, Gloucestershire, England, UK
5.1km / 3.2mi
Church of St George
Church of St George
Church in Kencot, Oxfordshire, England, UK
5.4km / 3.4mi
Church of St Peter and St Paul
Church of St Peter and St Paul
Grade I listed church in Broadwell, Oxfordshire, England, UK
5.1km / 3.2mi
Church of St Swithin, Quenington
Church of St Swithin, Quenington
Church in Cotswold, UK
5.3km / 3.3mi
Church of St Anne
Church of St Anne
Church building in Kempsford, Cotswold, Gloucestershire, England, UK
5.6km / 3.5mi
Church of St Nicholas
Church of St Nicholas
Church in Hatherop, Gloucestershire, England, UK
5.1km / 3.1mi
Buscot Old Parsonage
Buscot Old Parsonage
Historic house museum in Buscot, Oxfordshire, England, UK
5.8km / 3.6mi
The Church of St Mary
The Church of St Mary
Church in Buscot, Oxfordshire, England, UK
5.8km / 3.6mi
Kelmscott Manor
Kelmscott Manor
Grade I listed historic house museum in West Oxfordshire, England, UK
6.7km / 4.2mi
Church of St Peter
Church of St Peter
Church in Alvescot, Oxfordshire, England, UK
7.3km / 4.5mi
Barn Approximately 15 Metres North Of Manor Farmhouse
Barn in Kelmscott, West Oxfordshire, England, UK
6.5km / 4.1mi
Manor Farmhouse With Attached Wall And Gate Pier
Manor Farmhouse With Attached Wall And Gate Pier
Farmhouse in Kelmscott, West Oxfordshire, England, UK
6.5km / 4.1mi
Dovecote Approximately 12 Metres North West Of Manor Farmhouse
Dovecote in Kelmscott, West Oxfordshire, England, UK
6.5km / 4mi
Barn Approximately 10 Metres East Of Lower House
Barn in Kelmscott, West Oxfordshire, England, UK
6.5km / 4mi
Morris Memorial Approximately 20 Metres South East Of Chancel Of Church Of St George
Morris Memorial Approximately 20 Metres South East Of Chancel Of Church Of St George
Memorial in Kelmscott, West Oxfordshire, England, UK
6.3km / 3.9mi
Lower House
Lower House
House in Kelmscott, West Oxfordshire, England, UK
6.4km / 4mi

About Lechlade

Lechlade, located at the meeting point of the River Thames and the River Coln, offers a range of activities for visitors. One of the main attractions is the River Thames, which provides opportunities for leisurely walks along the riverbank. Strolling through the picturesque countryside allows you to appreciate the natural beauty of the area.

The town is also known for its historic architecture. You can explore the quaint streets and admire the charming buildings, including St. Lawrence Church, which dates back to the 12th century. This church is notable for its stunning stained glass windows and interesting history.

If you are interested in local culture, the Lechlade Craft and Food Festival is worth checking out if it coincides with your visit. The festival showcases local artisans and food producers, offering a taste of regional specialties and crafts.

For those who enjoy outdoor activities, boating on the River Thames is a popular option. You can rent a canoe or take a boat trip to experience the river from a different perspective. Fishing is also prevalent in the area, attracting enthusiasts looking for a peaceful day by the water.

Additionally, Lechlade Garden Centre is a pleasant place to explore. It offers a variety of plants, gardening supplies, and gifts, making it a good stop for those interested in gardening or looking for local products.

Lastly, the surrounding Cotswold countryside provides ample opportunities for hiking and exploring the beautiful landscapes. The area is rich in wildlife and scenic views, making it ideal for those who appreciate nature. Overall, Lechlade presents a mix of relaxation, history, and outdoor activities for visitors to enjoy.




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