The frozen pre-made dinners are quite good. I've recently eaten the mushroom risotto, chicken…read moremasala, macaroni & cheese, green vegetable medley. After a quick microwave warming the flavors and textures of all were surprisingly satisfactory. Last year while staying in Paris I did sample the frozen dinners at the Picard stores. I bought 5 different dishes. All were awful, all were trash. How the Picard franchise remains open is a complete mystery to me, so the French must also eat really crappy food when they don't want to prepare a proper fresh meal. ... Back to Budgen's. Market size is 75% smaller than a Tesco. Selection variety therefore is less numerous. Upside is that what is on display is usually pretty good quality and the prices are competitive especially with discounts on sale items. All fresh produce and bread I've purchased here made me quite happy. The store is sparkling clean, well lighted. My only gripe: the wine selection is mediocre. Lots of low priced generic, factory produced wines from Australia, South Africa, Argentina, etc. As France is just across the channel why are there not more French good quality wines in stock? Still, I'm a happy Budgen's customer.

I don't know Budgens very well but this was a pleasant place to stop and grab a few groceries. The…read morestore is at one end of the high street with lots of parking. It was a bright store with very friendly service.

This is a easy store, wide aisles & many choices…read more We decided to have pic nic night dining at the inn. Cheese n crackers n meats. Greek olives. Simple. Helps the budget and still satisfying. Onward....

A fairly compact store on the edge of Stow with ample parking. Usual Tesco range, customer toilets,…read moredecent bakery section. Wouldn't make special trip to go there, but useful for buying the basics if you are in the area.

Such a wonderful cream tea here at the Old Bakery Tearoom. Came highly recommended and certainly…read moredid not disappoint. Such nice people running it as well! Thanks!

Fabulous cream tea of scones, clotted cream and homemade jam. Service was warm, welcoming, and so…read morekind!

During our travels, Gayle and I usually end up at the local grocery store. Our choice often…read moreinclude wine/beer/sparking water for the room, and snacks for the hotel and for the road. This CO-OP opened its doors in July 2020 and does require just a little more a walk from Downtown vs. the much closer (and smaller) Tesco. You'll also find a separate coffee shop and Post Office here. It's also just a few steps from the train station if you want something for the road. We were happy with the wine selection and a few variety of English biscuits. I also indulged my print newspaper fetish and picked up a daily Guardian (except Sunday) at any opportunity. Check out is either self-service or not. I preferred the counter near the post office. The store was large, clean, and pleasant.

Cute place to stop for coffee, tea, and snacks. Friday midday wasn't too crowded! Plenty of seating…read moreoptions upstairs. Staff is friendly and they bring you your food and drinks to your table. My earl gray tea was really nice on this chilly day- you get the whole teapot! The carrot cake was really nice as well- great texture, not too sweet. 2 drinks and 2 pastry/sweets for ~£9 isn't too shabby!

This little place is such a gem. Actually I shouldn't say little with over 3 levels of antique and…read morecharming sitting areas to enjoy your beverages. The staff was incredibly kind and helpful! They helped us American tourists figure out what to see and other areas of Cotswolds to explore. Including helping us sort our pence and pounds. To add, I was allowed to go up and explore all the levels while they made our coffee. Since we opted for to go drinks. I returned downstairs expecting my drink when the staff mentioned they waited for me to make me a fresh hot drink. So thoughtful. A definite stop!

I absolutely love this shop. It is always busy in here and I'm not surprised with the wonderful…read morearray of gorgeous cakes on offer. From Strawberry Gateau, Mille Feuille, Profiterole cake (yes cake!), Cheesecakes, Mousses... everything you can think of! They not only look good, they taste delicious as well - not too sweet and never over powering with its generous portion size. Teamed with a steaming hot cup of coffee or tea, you have the perfect afternoon tea break. The staff are friendly and the service is good. The atmosphere relaxing and welcomes you straight in (although it can be hard to find a seat sometimes on the weekends because it gets so busy). They also do lunches / snacks here too - although it can all get a bit pricey altogether. I would definately recommend this place for a treat, you can also order whole cakes for those special occasions, or just buy a piece to take home for later.

They served very delicious, rich flavours, extremely…read moresatisfying and juicy sausage which is truly perfect for a lunchtime meal. Lovely, perfectly brewed tea and tasty bites. The customer service was fascinating and it was a perfect place to spend your morning. Salt did their coffee very well. You can also try their juice;it is freshly squeezed when you order. And it is the best fresh juice that I ever tasted.I really loved their coffee,it is not so strong, accurately roasted and the milk is smoothandwell-done. The cakes are very elegant and stylish.It is a fantastic place to spend your time. A highly recommended place!

This bakeshop and tea room is located in Crossways House right in front of The Square in…read moreStow-on-the-Wold. I wasn't hungry but wanted something warm on a cold, on-and-off rainy day; so I only ordered a savory cheese and red onion scone. It was okay - not too good but not bad either. Cashier manning the counter was friendly. Interiors are part modern and bright (in the dining area where pastries were shown) and part a-bit-old (in the other side of the ground floor as well as upstairs). It looks inviting from the outside.

Looking for a great, fresh scone? This is the place…read more Friendly staff, clean as a whistle.

Daylesford is really an experience. It's located among the beautiful rolling hills of the Cotswolds…read moreand is a farm, deli, shop, spa, store, and a lot of other things that I'm sure I've missed. It's high quality, beautiful, and very very posh. We spent a lot of time here...

Daylesford is really an experience. It's located among the beautiful rolling hills of the Cotswolds…read moreand is a farm, deli, shop, spa, store, and a lot of other things that I'm sure I've missed. It's high quality, beautiful, and very very posh. We spent a lot of time here just wandering around but I didn't get anything from the spa. Honestly, the furniture/ homeware/ spa is a little too pricey, but I really like the food. I'm willing to pay a bit more for food if I know it's coming from an ethical and local place. Anyway, it's a truly beautiful farm and a great place to stop by if you're in the area.