Top 10 Things To Do with Kids in the Cotswolds

We reveal our top 10 list of the best things to do in the Cotswolds with toddlers and kids. With home-schooling over (permanently… we hope), we can’t wait to start planning fun activities for the whole family to enjoy over the Summer! After all your hard work with the family, we thought we’d do the […]

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Benefits of Self-Catering in the Cotswolds

The Cotswolds is primarily known for its beauty; however, its stunning holiday cottages are right up there too! Combine this stunning location with beautiful self-catering properties and you’re clearly onto a winning formula. Why choose a self-catering cottage in the Cotswolds? Total freedom over meals and schedules More space for families and groups Better value […]

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New senior management team joining StayCotswold

StayCotswold is delighted to announce that Tom Burdett, Managing Director at Character Cottages and Tracy Archer former Sales and Marketing Director from the Pure Cottages Group are joining the board at StayCotswold. Tom Burdett Born and bred in the Cotswolds, Tom Burdett will be joining StayCotswold as a Director, this Summer, bringing with him sixteen […]

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The Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens

The Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens Attraction Near Burford Stroll around the Park and get eye-to-eye with giraffe, walk with lemurs or watch rhinos graze on the gothic Manor House lawns. Take a ride on Bella the train (April-October) or explore the large tree house adventure playground. Pet the goats in the Children’s Farmyard, have lunch […]

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Oxford Hot Tubs

Oxford Hot Tubs Hot Tub Hire at your StayCotswold Property Oxford Hot Tubs are Oxfordshire’s most luxurious hot tub hire business. With over a decade of outstanding testimonials and an ever growing list of loyal clients, Oxford Hot Tubs can provide a hot tub experience at many StayCotswold properties. A well established business, Oxford Hot Tubs […]

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Eden Flowers

Eden Flowers Florist Burford Eden Flowers is located in a beautiful Cotswold stone building attached to the Cotswold Gateway Hotel on the Burford roundabout. They offer exceptional quality and contemporary designs at a realistic price that can be tailored to suit all budgets. Throughout the year they offer arrangements of fabulous white phaleanopsis orchids with moss, […]

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OTAs or holiday letting agency – which way to go?

When referring to an ‘online travel agent’ (OTA) we’re talking about web-based businesses such as Airbnb, Expedia, VRBO and TripAdvisor. These online platforms allow cottage owners to target the large audiences that these global businesses attract, taking bookings directly for a commission. However, despite the obvious benefit of volume, there are a number of drawbacks […]

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Rush Skatepark

Rush Skatepark Attraction Brimbscombe Port, Near Stroud Rush Skatepark is a Community Interest Company (not for profit) which provides a unique indoor facility based in Stroud.  Rush is based in an old disused factory in Brimscombe Port and offers a unique rider experience for BMX, Scooter, Skate Boards and In-Line Skates. Situated in one giant […]

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The Wychwood Inn

The Wychwood Inn Pub & Restaurant Shipton-under-Wychwood Enjoy a drink or delicious meal at the Wychwood Inn, the beautifully refurbished country inn situated in the heart of Shipton-under-Wychwood with a rustic bar and restaurant plus large garden. Dogs are welcome in the bar area. 01993 831 185 mail@thewychwoodinn.com Visit The Wychwood Inn website »

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Lindsey Allan Catering

Lindsey Allan Catering Caterer At your location Lindsey Allan is a Leith’s trained Professional Chef with over 20 years’ experience in creating and serving delicious food for many occasions including weddings, dinner parties, drinks parties, christenings and shoots. Food can simply be delivered ready prepared with full heating instructions, or you can have Lindsey and […]

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Elements Brewing Co

Elements Brewing Co. Beer Producer Near Burford, Oxfordshire The crafty mix of passion, science, fascination, world travels and love of hops brings the heart and flavour of Elements Brewery to life. On the Gloucestershire Oxfordshire border near Burford in the heart of the Cotswolds comes South African and Australian influences with an American heart. Take […]

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Brown Cow Kitchens & Events

Brown Cow Kitchens & Events Caterer At your location Brown Cow Events are a catering company based in the Cotswolds who can cater for family events, dinner parties or corporate events. Sally uses the best local suppliers, and her cooking has even been praised by the Times! 01608 641 015 info@browncowevents.com Visit the Brown Cow […]

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Upton Smokery

Upton Smokery Food Producer Upton, near Burford A traditional Smokery with a restaurant and shop just outside Burford, from which you can buy smoked meats, fish, game and ingredients alongside delicious, complementary food and wine. Smoked produce can be made to order so we recommend contacting Upton Smokery before your visit. 01993 823 699 sales@uptonsmokery.co.uk Visit the […]

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The Donnington Brewery

The Donnington Brewery Brewery Upper Swell, near Stow-on-the Wold The Donnington Brewery was founded by Richard Arkell in 1865 and has remained in the Arkell family ever since. Voted the ‘Best Small Brewery’ by the Good Beer Guide in 2010, the brewery is still powered by the original mill wheel, which drives the pumps and […]

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