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This winter is likely to be challenging for owners of holiday lets. The combination of rising utility bills and interest rates, combined with pressure on the budgets of potential guests, would be difficult at any time. Add in the huge increase in the number of holiday lets as a result of lockdown purchases (some estimates […]
A Day Out at Blenheim Palace Come rain or shine, Blenheim Palace is breath-takingly beautiful and a must-see destination in the Cotswolds. Built in 1705, Blenheim Palace has over 300 years of history to explore and as the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, no history lovers will be left disappointed! Although don’t misunderstand, Blenheim has […]
Great results and a new HQ StayCotswold has recently moved to bigger premises as it embarks on its next phase of expansion. We have relocated from an office in Burford, Oxfordshire, to a double-fronted shop in the centre of Stow-on-the-Wold. The former greetings card shop on Digbeth Street has been fitted out to accommodate our […]
Cotswold Market Days The Cotswolds is an amazing place for foodies with its award-winning local produce serving Michelin star restaurants, pubs and cafes. You don’t even have to venture on a Cotswold night out to try this delicious food, you can enjoy it in the comfort of your cottage by shopping at a local Cotswold […]
Reasons to Book Pet Friendly Cottages in the Cotswolds Who needs the hassle of arranging doggy daycare or a pet passport? A Cotswolds holiday is certainly cheaper than going abroad and the gorgeous scenery paired with some of the great weather we’ve been having makes it the perfect spot for dog friendly holidays in the […]
The Hawkstone Brewery, formerly known as the Cotswold Brew Co is a 10 minute walk from Bourton on the Water and a must visit destination when you’re on holiday in the Cotswolds. Jeremy Clarkson Beer The Hawkstone brand is synonymous with great quality lager and you may have seen a lot of it on Jeremy […]
Getting to the Cotswolds The Cotswolds may be in the heart of the English countryside, but it is extremely easy to get to by car or public transport. The Cotswolds area is close to motorways making it easily accessible from London, the Midlands and the North. There are also mainline railway stations at Cam and […]
We recently spent a couple of hours enjoying one of the Oxford Official Walking Tours. We chose one of the more popular Oxford walking tours around the Oxford University buildings and we were fascinated by all of the history and some of the quirky facts that we would never have known without our brilliantly knowledgeable […]
We may be biased but we believe there’s no better place to spend the summer than in the Cotswolds. From festivals to film screenings, walking the Thames path to enjoying a day on the water here is our pick of things to do this Summer. 1. Sudeley Sculpture Safari The Sudeley Sculpture Safari is back […]
StayCotswold is a local holiday cottage company. Our team live in the Cotswolds and many were born and bred here, so we’re very much part of the Cotswold community. We know about the special places to go and the hidden gems and we like to share these with our guests on both our Cotswold Life […]
Lynwood & Co Café Lechlade, Burford, Carterton, Fairford, Bampton, Cirencester and Northleach Lynwood & Co is an independent group of cafes in the Cotswolds that serve amazing coffee in a relaxed friendly environment. The whole team are passionate about coffee and great food made with locally sourced ingredients. What’s more they create everything themselves at […]
Here at Stay Cotswold we like to keep our owners informed about the best ways to ensure their holiday property appeals to the broadest audience. Which is why, as we start to see more guests asking about the electric vehicle charging infrastructure in the Cotswolds, we thought we would share our guide to getting an […]
Lechlade is a bustling market town on the southern edge of the Cotswolds. Its idyllic location on the banks of the river Thames makes it one of our favourite places to visit, so we thought we would share our top 10 things to do in the Cotswolds on a visit to Lechlade. 1. Thames Path […]
Why should you pick a buying agent to help you buy a property in the Cotswolds? Firstly, what exactly is a buying agent or a search agent as they are sometimes referred to? Well, put simply, it is the reverse of a selling agent, or an estate agent, who acts on behalf of the vendor […]
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