Cotswold Woollen Weavers
Cotswold Woollen Weavers
4.5
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
About
A surprising adventure... With wool! The unexpected pleasures of the rich heritage of Cotswold sheep, wool, weaving, and cloth. Explore and buy genuine Cotswold-designed woollen cloth, garments and accessories. Interiors and art galleries, rug warehouse, Explorium, limestone sculpture, textile museum, licensed coffee-shop in beautiful surroundings. Free, enticing, intoxicating, delightful. Open all year.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Oli W
1 contribution
Mar 2024 • Family
Don’t waste your time stopping for coffee here it was bloody awful! Took my mum who had just had a hip replacement and was on crutches, for a change of scenery. The lawn was being mowed at the time and the bloke had dragged the outside seating benches across the pathway so it couldn’t be used. Despite seeing mum struggling across the muddy grass terrified she would slip, he never offered to help by clearing the path for her. Just so bloody rude in my opinion.
Written 14 March 2024
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First, we are really very sorry that you and your mum did not enjoy your visit to Cotswold Woollen Weavers.
Second, we usually do cut the grass outside of opening hours, but we've had a lot of rain recently so we took a chance.
However, Claude, 'the bloke' cutting the grass is the nicest most caring man would have moved heaven and earth (let alone a few benches) to make sure your mum got the help she needed.
So while of course you can report as you think fair, we beg to differ with your opinion that Claude, and indeed any of us, are 'so bloody rude'.
Written 1 April 2024
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Jennifer H
37 contributions
May 2018 • Couples
One thing you cannot miss in the Cotswold is the sheep.Take home more than the regular souvenir; something beautiful and functional made in the Cotswold and from local sheep. The Cotswold Woolen Weavers have been making quality products since Lord Nelson. Helpful staff members even shipped our blankets back to the USA.
Written 26 June 2018
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You are absolutely right, Jennifer H... You can't miss the sheep, and the heritage of wool in the Cotswolds. Many thanks for coming, and choosing, and buying woollen throws from us. Your custom ( and review) is much appreciated.
Written 23 July 2018
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figbat
Didcot, UK162 contributions
May 2018 • Couples
My wife and I spent a morning here and thoroughly enjoyed it. Starting with tea and cakes from the lovely tea room, taken on the immaculately presented lawn, with the unseasonable heatwave illuminating the blossom trees we could have stayed just there all morning, but there were intriguing signs of things to be discovered.
We had what can best be described as a good mooch around - ambling between the rooms and displays, marvelling over the looms in the weaving room, nosing around the museum items and marvelling at the sheer array of woven materials and goods on offer. The shop itself was a worthy visit, despite not spending anything (we could easily have bought loads in there and may go back when we want something like an overcoat, or cushions, or just fabric for a project). And this quiet, quaint, quality place is situated in a beautiful Cotswold village location. No doubt the weather helped us feel good about it, but feel good we did - this was a big part of a thoroughly enjoyable visit to Filkins.
We had what can best be described as a good mooch around - ambling between the rooms and displays, marvelling over the looms in the weaving room, nosing around the museum items and marvelling at the sheer array of woven materials and goods on offer. The shop itself was a worthy visit, despite not spending anything (we could easily have bought loads in there and may go back when we want something like an overcoat, or cushions, or just fabric for a project). And this quiet, quaint, quality place is situated in a beautiful Cotswold village location. No doubt the weather helped us feel good about it, but feel good we did - this was a big part of a thoroughly enjoyable visit to Filkins.
Written 11 May 2018
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figbat, allow me to shake your hand... You could not have spoken more musically to our ears. Everything you say is exactly how we would like to seen. Thank you again, and do come back, please.
Written 7 June 2018
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ChristineSterling
New York1 contribution
Jul 2014 • Friends
Wonderful experience driving through delightful villages to then sweep into the spacious parking area at Cotswold Woollen Weavers and begin the tour. The large stone barn which was until recently a working woollen mill now houses a museum; an explorium which will appeal to the child in everyone; and a showroom of blankets, pottery, furniture etc. Crossing the courtyard there is an extensive shop and a coffee shop which doubles as an art gallery. There are plenty of outside seats both in the courtyard and the orchard beyond where we sat and had our lunch. There is another lovely barn which they call the Barley Barn and it is filled with blankets of all sorts and going through that is the resident stone masons gallery exhibiting everything from small carvings to fireplaces. You can watch the stone mason at work through a large window looking into his workshop. Another building houses the beautiful cloth they produce which is available to buy and then another building has an amazing collection of horn buttons...there are thousands...all for sale. There is just so much to see. It was a beautiful sunny day and we spent over three hours there. We started with coffee, then had lunch and then decided we might as well have a cup of tea before moving on. It is all very relaxed and I heartily recommend it for any age. I will certainly go back when I am next in that area.
Written 6 August 2014
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Petula
9 contributions
May 2024 • Solo
Miranda made my shopping experience absolutely delightful. Her unpretentious and genuine down to earth personality was refreshing. She guided me in choosing the wool fabrics and suggested some ideas on sewing the pillow coverings. I don't think I would bought so much high quality stuff (of course all British made) without her guidance. I told her I don't want to buy anything made in China, Vietnam, Thailand, Taiwan, Korea, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Ghana, Pakistan, Ukraine, France, Spain, Germany, Chinada, Venezuela, Brazil, Australia, the USA -- essentially anything made outside the U.K. What's the purpose of visiting Britain to buy stuff made outside of Britain?
To my surprise, I found a parking spot within a short walking distance to the scenic Bibury village after her recommendation to visit the village. It was jolly good fun chatting with her.
Miranda, thank you so much. Looking forward to using the lovely made in the U.K. wool blankets when the temperature drops from 102° F.
To my surprise, I found a parking spot within a short walking distance to the scenic Bibury village after her recommendation to visit the village. It was jolly good fun chatting with her.
Miranda, thank you so much. Looking forward to using the lovely made in the U.K. wool blankets when the temperature drops from 102° F.
Written 8 June 2024
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What ho, Petulaanne... And thank you v much for your lovely review. I shall let Miranda see it also. She has worked here for many years, and is also a member of a great village family, generations of which have lived in Filkins since at least the 18th century.
Best wishes in the future, and may the temperature be such that wool comes into its beautiful own.
Written 14 June 2024
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AyBee71
Northampton, UK36 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
I found this place on TripAdvisor having never heard of it before but what an amazing place. Lots to see and buy!
A range of items to suit all budgets. We treated ourselves and bought presents
The tea shop was reasonably priced with lovely cakes - never had a Banbury cake before
We will be back. Thank you
A range of items to suit all budgets. We treated ourselves and bought presents
The tea shop was reasonably priced with lovely cakes - never had a Banbury cake before
We will be back. Thank you
Written 10 February 2020
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Well now, an accolade for us, and one for TripAdvisor too! Success all round, and thank you AyBee71.
And the added benefit of baptism by Banbury cake.
Do please come again, and thanks again.
Written 31 May 2020
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Macha B
9 contributions
Apr 2019 • Family
We visited this lovely combination of museum, shop, and gallery on a lovely April day. Set in a quaint cotswold village, the centre consists of a number of converted barns that house a beautiful collection of woven textiles for the home; high quality (predominantly woollen) clothing, including a wide choice of coats, jackets, caps and hats; traditional weavers machinery and assorted historical items including thick leatherbound books of fabric swatches.
if you like or are interested in beautiful fabrics/heritage/weaving/ wool/ industrial processes/ lovely buildings/ stonemasonry, or you just fancy a relaxing trip to the wonderful cafe, do not hesitate to visit.
Although some elements of the visit weren't quite as fascinating to my 11 and 13 year olds as they were to myself and parents(70s), we all loved the cafe! pleasant seating inside and out, with delicious homemade food.
For £5.50 I had tomato soup with a cheese scone; the soup was delicious and fresh but the scone was to die for- large, soft and moist yet lightly crumbly with a delicate hint of fresh thyme. Portions were fine for a healthy appetite, and my daughter had generous smoked salmon and cream cheese sandwiches with some crisps and decent salad garnish for £4.50. We so enjoyed the savoury food we further indulged in sampling various cakes which were equally of high quality, deliciousness, and good value. Just go... you won't regret it!
if you like or are interested in beautiful fabrics/heritage/weaving/ wool/ industrial processes/ lovely buildings/ stonemasonry, or you just fancy a relaxing trip to the wonderful cafe, do not hesitate to visit.
Although some elements of the visit weren't quite as fascinating to my 11 and 13 year olds as they were to myself and parents(70s), we all loved the cafe! pleasant seating inside and out, with delicious homemade food.
For £5.50 I had tomato soup with a cheese scone; the soup was delicious and fresh but the scone was to die for- large, soft and moist yet lightly crumbly with a delicate hint of fresh thyme. Portions were fine for a healthy appetite, and my daughter had generous smoked salmon and cream cheese sandwiches with some crisps and decent salad garnish for £4.50. We so enjoyed the savoury food we further indulged in sampling various cakes which were equally of high quality, deliciousness, and good value. Just go... you won't regret it!
Written 17 April 2019
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Wow, 903machab, when you review, you review! And thank you... Your kind words about our herb scones is music to our ears. In fact I think lunch calls, and I know just what I'll have...
Written 7 June 2019
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Ritawasscott
Yorkshire, UK28 contributions
Sept 2018 • Friends
we called to have lunch and visit the Woollen Mill. Very disappointed in the cafe. The lady who served us was obviously having a bad day and couldn’t have been more unwelcoming. She wrote our order down - two sandwiches and a pate with toast. The drinks came very quickly for two of the three of us (just two coffees) but the cold drink ordered never arrived. We waited a good 20-25 mins for our food so I went back to enquire where the cold drink had got to and how much longer we would have to wait for the sandwiches etc. The cook had obviously not been told we had ordered food by the grumpy lady and made the excuse they had been very busy. Strange as there were only two other tables occupied and they had already eaten their meals! However when it finally arrived the food was of good quality.
The shop was excellent with very good quality products but the visit was spoiled by the cafe experience.
The shop was excellent with very good quality products but the visit was spoiled by the cafe experience.
Written 28 September 2018
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Well lordy lordy! Here's a puzzler! I have eaten most days in our coffeeshop for 36 years, and I never met a 'grumpy lady', not among the visitors let alone among the staff. I couldn't tolerate such a barren stick, for it would put me off my own coffee and cake!
My advice, if you will allow me, is that when you see things not to your liking, and the reason is not obvious... the best way forward is to ask what the problem is.
So, you are at Cotswold Woollen Weavers, clearly a smashing place, everything looks tickety boo, not rammed to the gunwales... But things are not quite right. What do you do? Yes, that's right... Get up and ask what the problem is.
I suspect that things will be sorted out in a jiffy.
Written 26 October 2018
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Kjeld N
Aalborg, Denmark36 contributions
Aug 2018 • Couples
Nice cozy place with products displayed among tool and stuff related to the production, you will need some time to walk through the many different rooms, after this I am sure you will find a plaid or some wool clothes you will bring home as a souvenir for use. It is also possible to get food and drinks in the "coffee shop"
Written 24 August 2018
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We like very much your description of Cotswold Woollen Weavers as 'many different rooms'... For this is exactly what we are aiming at: many different rooms, some in our buildings and some outside. All interlocking, but all with slightly different themes and content.
Thank you for coming and exploring our many rooms, Kjeld N, and hope you can come back one day.
Written 25 August 2018
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Robin J
Wokingham, UK1 contribution
Aug 2018 • Couples
Didn't;t want the dog in the coffee shop, didn't;t allow into the main building, and were quite rude about it.
Written 23 August 2018
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You are quite right that we do not like dogs in our coffee shops, because so many of our customers do not like them there either. And no, we do not like them in our shop, again because so many of our customers don't either.
But outside in the sheltered, coffeeshop courtyard (where there are picnic tables etc), they are always welcome, and we provide dog bowls of water too.
Our policy of 'guide dogs only' in our buildings is (politely) explained on a notice outside our front door, and this would also have been explained to you by whoever you spoke to when you bought your dog in. And what is more, the policy would have been explained to you very calmly and politely.
So, Robin J, you are correct that we do not allow dogs (other than guide dogs) in our buildings, but you are quite wrong that anyone was rude to you.
Written 24 August 2018
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Is this place suitable for wheelchairs
Written 21 August 2018
Bits of it are. We struggled quite a bit but luckily partner has some mobility so we managed the rough bits. The shop part is ok and very nice if someone's looking for something special.
Written 27 August 2018
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