What is The Cotswolds?

The terms ‘rolling green hills’, ‘picturesque’ and ‘honey-coloured limestone villages’ are oft-repeated when describing The Cotswolds. And for very good reason. What area is The Cotswolds Spanning just over 800 square miles of central-south-west England, the UK’s largest designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (A.O.N.B.) does exactly what it says on the tin. The landscape […]

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Your Essential Guide to Choosing a Holiday Home Letting Agency

Owning a holiday home in the UK is an exciting, but possibly daunting venture. And whilst holiday home owners offers the opportunity to generate an income it can be time-consuming and demanding. That’s where a reliable holiday home letting agency comes in – so read on to find out what factors contribute to choosing a […]

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Best spas in The Cotswolds

For some the term ‘spa’ conjures up images of toga-clad Romans luxuriating in thermal pools within pillared courtyards. And so it was centuries ago in Bath. But 21st century tourists are now free to enjoy a thoroughly modern experience at Thermae Bath Spa. Here you can bask in the same mineral-rich, thermal waters but in […]

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Changes to fire regulations for holiday home owners

Effective from October 1st, 2023, a comprehensive fire risk assessment, covering all aspects of fire risk, will become mandatory for all properties. Furthermore, the government has introduced new guidance specifically applicable to “small paying guest accommodation.” This category encompasses “a single premises on the ground floor or ground and first floor, providing sleeping arrangements for […]

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Can I Turn My Buy-to-Let Property into a Holiday Let

If you already own a buy-to-let property, you may be wondering if it’s possible, and a financially sound idea, to convert it into a holiday let. This is a common question among property owners seeking to maximise their rental income potential. Understanding the Differences Before diving into the process, it’s important to understand the differences […]

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Free Canapés for StayCotswold Guests

Free Canapés for StayCotswold Guests Peach and Pudding was created in October 2021 by chef Joe Limbrick, and artist/creative Camille Smith. Joe has been a chef in fine dining kitchens for over 18 years, and has worked in various Cotswold establishments including the Bathurst Arms in North Cerney, Barnsley House Hotel and Spa, and Giffords […]

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Where are The Cotswolds?

The Cotswolds is the UK’s largest designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (A.O.N.B.), covering approximately 800 square miles in the Central South West of England, approximately 80% of which is farmland. Lying to the East of the River Severn where it joins the Bristol Channel, it incorporates parts of several counties, predominantly Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire, […]

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When to Visit The Cotswolds

Summer Avoid the queues at Dover and Heathrow this summer and book yourself a staycation in The Cotswolds. Whether you choose a couples’ getaway in a shepherd’s hut, a family holiday in a cottage, or a get-together with friends in a luxury farmhouse, you won’t need to hunt for your passport or worry about your […]

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Free wine and wonderful views at this Cotswolds gastro pub.

Free wine and wonderful views at this Cotswolds gastro pub Nestled in the sleepy village of Nether Westcote, a short drive from Bourton-on-the-Water, Burford and Stow on the Wold, the Feathered Nest is a charming 15th century inn that’s truly a hidden gem for food and wine lovers. Originally an old Malthouse, the thoughtfully refurbished […]

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What is the Cotswolds known for?

The term ‘Chocolate Box’ conjures up a variety of images of quintessentially English villages, any number of which could very realistically be set in The Cotswolds. And there are several reasons why the region, with its gentle hilly landscape and warm limestone architecture, has earned its reputation as one of the most picturesque areas in […]

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