The Cotswolds: Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know

Your One Stop Guide to The Cotswolds The Cotswolds attracts over 35 million visitors per year and many of our guests stay with us time and time again. Covering such a vast expanse, you can return to The Cotswolds every year and still find new places to visit. If you’d like to get a real […]

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25% Off Adult Tickets at Badminton Estate’s Open Garden Events

25% off Adult Tickets to Badminton Estate’s Open Garden Events for StayCotswold Guests Home to the Duke and Duchess of Beaufort, the Badminton Estate lies in the heart of the Gloucestershire countryside. The Somerset Family, descendants of John of Gaunt, have lived at Badminton since 1612. Over the centuries, the House and Estate have evolved […]

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Firework Displays in the Cotswolds 2023

Bonfire Night in the Cotswolds We can all picture it now; the excited little ones holding their sparklers, the teenagers wanting louder, more explosive fireworks and the adults enjoying a hot chocolate or maybe something a bit stronger! Bonfire night is always a great time for a get together and here in the Cotswolds, we […]

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Most Haunted Place in England – Things to Do in Prestbury

Things to do in Prestbury With Halloween fast approaching, now’s the perfect time to take a trip to a Cotswolds village known for its beautiful listed buildings, scenic views and spine-tingling tales: Prestbury in Cheltenham. Nestled in the heart of Gloucestershire, bordering Cheltenham Racecourse and the charming town of Winchcombe, Prestbury has long been known […]

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Things To Do This Christmas in the Cotswolds

What To Do This Christmas in the Cotswolds We can’t wait for the festive season in the Cotswolds 2023. We know that snuggling up around the wood burner is tempting but there are many great events happening in the run-up to Christmas. The Christmas Market at Blenheim Palace 17 November – 17 December A magical […]

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Cotswold Luxury Holiday Homes

The Best Luxury Cotswold Rentals Nestled in the picturesque heart of England, the Cotswolds offer a timeless escape for those seeking tranquillity and charm coupled with Cotswolds luxury holiday homes. With its rolling hills, charming villages, and stunning landscapes, it’s no wonder that the Cotswolds have become a favourite holiday or short break destination. Selecting […]

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10 Things to do in Broadway

10 Things to do in Broadway Often referred to as the ‘Jewel of the Cotswolds’, Broadway is ideally situated to explore the breathtaking countryside of the northern Cotswolds, and here are our top 10 things to do in the area: 1. Broadway Tower Where else can our Top 10 start other than at Broadway Tower […]

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Diddly Squat Farm Shop

One of the Cotswolds’ many famous residents has been extremely busy of late, putting down his car keys, and turning his hand to the tough, but rewarding world of farming. Jeremy Clarkson’s “Clarkson’s Farm” on Amazon Prime is responsible for putting the village of Chadlington, and nearby Chipping Norton, on the map, and for introducing […]

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Cotswolds – Which County to Stay In?

So, you’ve decided on a break in the Cotswolds. What a superb call! But which part of the Cotswolds to stay in? You’ve got to narrow down the huge choice of possible places to stay.  What county is the Cotswolds in? Not a straight forward answer – it’s in many – with 800 square miles […]

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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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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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