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If you're traveling through Shippon on the southern edge of the Cotswolds, Throwing Buns is worth stopping at for a proper break.
It's a welcoming cafe that does all the essentials really well—fresh coffee, tea, homemade cakes, and light snacks that hit the spot when you need to pause and refuel. The atmosphere is genuinely friendly and local, the kind of place where you feel like you've stumbled upon something real rather than touristy.
It's ideally positioned if you're heading between destinations in this area. Shippon sits close to Abingdon-on-Thames, which has plenty of history worth exploring if you have time, and it's also a logical stopping point if you're making your way toward Oxford. The cafe works well as a convenient rest stop during a longer drive through the region, giving you a chance to stretch your legs, grab something decent to eat, and chat with locals who actually know the area. Whether you're just passing through or taking a deliberate detour, it's the kind of place that makes traveling through the Cotswolds feel less about ticking off attractions and more about enjoying the journey itself.
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