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Located on the edge of Shippon, this riverside cafe sits right beside the Thames, making it an ideal pause point during a day exploring the area.
Whether you're walking along the riverbank or cycling through the local paths, Annie's At The Boathouse offers a comfortable spot to settle in with a coffee, light meal, or cake. The setting itself is part of the appeal—you can watch the boats moving along the water while you eat, which gives the whole experience a distinctly relaxed feel.
The menu covers breakfast and lunch basics well, with a solid selection of light meals, snacks, and cakes that work whether you're stopping for an hour or just grabbing something quick. It's become a natural gathering point for people exploring this corner of the Cotswolds, and you'll understand why once you're there.
Shippon is small, but your location here is genuinely useful for exploring further. Abingdon-on-Thames, a proper market town with real history, sits just a short distance away and rewards a visit for its abbey remains and riverside spaces. Oxford is close enough for a day trip too, so you could easily use this spot as a waypoint between larger attractions. It's the kind of place where locals pop in regularly, which says something about both the welcome and the quality.
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