Title: Visit Southrop: Best of Southrop Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Southrop](https://expedia.ca/Southrop-Hotels.d3000396921.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Southrop](https://expedia.ca/Southrop-Vacation-Rentals.d3000396921.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Southrop Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Southrop.d3000396921.Car-Rental-Guide)[Southrop Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Southrop.d3000396921.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Southrop ## Travel Guide ![The old concrete perimeter track on the site of RAF Southrop Sheep pasture now but between 1940 and 1947 this was a relief landing ground known as RAF Southrop used by Oxford and Harvard training aircraft. Records indicate that this large flat area east of Cirencester proved an ideal grass landing strip.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000396921/f6d97498-32ad-4174-91a8-bcbb0f6cf325.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The old concrete perimeter track on the site of RAF Southrop Sheep pasture now but between 1940 and 1947 this was a relief landing ground known as RAF Southrop used by Oxford and Harvard training aircraft. Records indicate that this large flat area east of Cirencester proved an ideal grass landing strip.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000396921/f6d97498-32ad-4174-91a8-bcbb0f6cf325.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![An autumnal day at The Swan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000396921/07ff169f-d28e-471e-a419-6f2c4fa41d46.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000396921/07ff169f-d28e-471e-a419-6f2c4fa41d46.jpg) by [Row17](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/17899) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Approaching Southrop](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000396921/da1b459d-d5cd-4291-b91d-d4e3bedd9caf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000396921/da1b459d-d5cd-4291-b91d-d4e3bedd9caf.jpg) by [andrew auger](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/11627) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Bend in the lane Between Southrop and Lechlade.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000396921/013e37df-bd8c-4cbb-91b9-ab5d7eba2f4d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000396921/013e37df-bd8c-4cbb-91b9-ab5d7eba2f4d.jpg) by [Jonathan Billinger](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/8569) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ## Visit Southrop Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.ca/deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_3000396921) - Southrop Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Southrop ![Cotswolds Hotel & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13110000/13106900/13106835/0a02d92c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cotswolds Hotel & Spa Southcombe Chipping Norton England Fully refundable CA $77 CA $92 total Apr 7 - Apr 8 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this golf hotel in Chipping Norton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,032 reviews) There was no spa pool, tried to make a booking before our stay for a massage, was sent a message staying our request was waitlisted? When arrived at the hotel we were told there was no availability for massages on any of the 3 days we were staying so in my opinion little point in calling yourself ... Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F04%2F2026&endDate=08%2F04%2F2026&selected=13106835&PinnedHotelID=13106835&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000396921) ![Cheltenham Chase Hotel & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/9700/9657/062de1bf_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cheltenham Chase Hotel & Spa Shurdington Road Cheltenham England CA $104 CA $125 total Mar 15 - Mar 16 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this spa hotel in Cheltenham. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,009 reviews) The hotel was lovely but the swimming pool was small and there were children splashing around the who time so not very relaxing. The waitresses for the meals are not very efficient. We had to wait a long time for our order to be taken. At breakfast, the food was not replenished and it was difficult ... 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(102 reviews) Very clean, excellent shower facilities and beautiful location Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Cheltenham-Hotels-Crescent-Place.h101460037.Hotel-Information) ![Cosy 1 bedroom cottage in The Cotswolds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102640000/102632100/102632052/f1903c82_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cosy 1 bedroom cottage in The Cotswolds School Road Chipping Norton England Stay at this cottage in Chipping Norton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Blenheim Palace and Eynsham Park are located ... 10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews) The cottage was very cosy and had all the amenities we needed. The bed was so comfortable and everything was spotlessly clean. Reviewed on Dec 16, 2024 [](https://expedia.ca/Chipping-Norton-Hotels-Remarkable-1-Bed-Cotswolds-Cottage-In-Finstock.h102632052.Hotel-Information) ![Strozzi Palace Suites by Mansley](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19090000/19086500/19086451/ba38c95c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Strozzi Palace Suites by Mansley 55 St Georges Place Cheltenham England Stay at this apartment in Cheltenham. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (208 reviews) Room was clean and thebstaff were responsive and polite Reviewed on Mar 5, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Cheltenham-Hotels-Strozzi-Palace-Suites-By-Mansley.h19086451.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Southrop](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=3000396921&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Southrop hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000396921&startDate=2026-03-07&endDate=2026-03-08)[Mar 7 - Mar 8](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000396921&startDate=2026-03-07&endDate=2026-03-08) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000396921&startDate=2026-03-08&endDate=2026-03-09)[Mar 8 - Mar 9](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000396921&startDate=2026-03-08&endDate=2026-03-09) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000396921&startDate=13%2F03%2F2026&endDate=15%2F03%2F2026)[Mar 13 - Mar 15](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000396921&startDate=13%2F03%2F2026&endDate=15%2F03%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Kelmscott Manor You can find out about the history of Kelmscott with a visit to Kelmscott Manor. Discover the beautiful countryside and top-notch restaurants in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.ca/Kelmscott-Manor-Lechlade.d553248621532491015.Vacation-Attraction) #### Cotswolds Woollen Weavers You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Cotswolds Woollen Weavers during your travels in Filkins. Amble around this quaint area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Cotswolds-Woollen-Weavers-Lechlade.d6265242.Vacation-Attraction) #### Sailing Lake Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Sailing Lake during your travels in Lechlade. Stroll along this quaint area's riverfront, or simply enjoy its restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Sailing-Lake-Lechlade.d881468159645724672.Vacation-Attraction) #### Riverside Park Riverside Park is just one of the places to see in Inglesham, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? 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[](https://expedia.ca/Conservation-Lake-Lechlade.d881468358191497216.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Cotswold Cottages](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/572087/4b63029b-30c6-448f-9b1c-4fe62dd3cce6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Villages of The Cotswolds Small-Group Tour by Luxury Mini Coach from London CA $239 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/villages-of-the-cotswolds-small-group-tour-by-luxury-mini-coach-from-london.a572087.activity-details) ![Burford](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47607074/cc7743bf-8f5e-401f-8bc5-44dc0769adfa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### One Day Tour from London to The Cotswolds CA $638 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/one-day-tour-from-london-to-the-cotswolds.a47607074.activity-details) ![Private Cotswolds Tour from London with Local Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51288506/b188374a-394d-499a-88ae-b0d1afd1584c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Cotswolds Tour from London with Local Guide CA $1,294 per traveller [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-cotswolds-tour-from-london-with-local-guide.a51288506.activity-details) [See all activities in Southrop](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Southrop.d3000396921.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Southrop ![The church of St. Baptist in Cirencester in the Cotswold](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4602/88170de0-586d-421e-9add-8c8a5208c08d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Cirencester ![Parish Church of St. Mary the Virgin in Fairford](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6023722/4672977f-14fd-4239-97b9-27dfa95bbfa5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Fairford ![Sheep in the deerpark](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000011202/3596b731-0d18-4537-945a-b2a0a6ca2a23.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [Jonathan Billinger](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/8569) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Hatherop - Cities near Southrop - Places of interest [Cirencester](https://expedia.ca/Cirencester.dx4602)[Fairford](https://expedia.ca/Fairford.dx6023722)[Hatherop](https://expedia.ca/Hatherop.dx3000011202)[Little Faringdon](https://expedia.ca/Little-Faringdon.dx993610115588767744)[Langford](https://expedia.ca/Langford.dx993610207720849408) - [University of Oxford ](https://expedia.ca/University-Of-Oxford-Oxford-City-Centre.d6193233.Vacation-Attraction) - [Blenheim Palace ](https://expedia.ca/Blenheim-Palace-Woodstock.d6094177.Vacation-Attraction) - [Thames River ](https://expedia.ca/Thames-River-England.d553248621532493801.Vacation-Attraction) - [Sudeley Castle ](https://expedia.ca/Sudeley-Castle-Cheltenham.d6170177.Vacation-Attraction) - [Chedworth Roman Villa ](https://expedia.ca/Chedworth-Roman-Villa-Cheltenham.d6170192.Vacation-Attraction) - [The Model Village ](https://expedia.ca/The-Model-Village-Cheltenham.d6170138.Vacation-Attraction) - [Coate Water Country Park ](https://expedia.ca/Coate-Water-Country-Park-South-Swindon.d6176607.Vacation-Attraction) - [Rollright Stones ](https://expedia.ca/Rollright-Stones-Chipping-Norton.d6094187.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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