Firework Displays in the Cotswolds 2024

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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What to do in the Cotswolds

With an area spanning just over 800 square miles, you won’t be stuck wondering what to do in the Cotswolds. Here’s a taster of what’s on in the Cotswolds this Spring / Summer season. April/June Cheltenham plays host to a number of events over the spring and summer, starting with its Jazz Festival in Montpellier […]

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10 Things to do in Stow-on-the-Wold

Stow-on-the-Wold Attractions The highest of all the Cotswold towns, Stow-on-the-Wold is a popular destination year-round, thanks to the abundance of things to see and do on the doorstep. It is a firm favourite location with our guests for a holiday in the Cotswolds! 1. The Market Square The epicentre of the town, The Market Square, […]

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Where to Stay During the Royal International Air Tattoo

Held each year at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, The Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) is one of the biggest international airshows in the UK. Spread over three days, in 2024 it will take place between the 19 and the 21 July. The three day event has been running for over 50 years and raises funds for […]

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Where to Stay During Cheltenham Festival

NOW BOOKING FOR CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL ACCOMMODATION IN 2025 Each year the towns and villages around Cheltenham Racecourse are bustling with racegoers as the festival comes to town. This year the four-day festival takes place from Tuesday 11th to Friday 14th March and we’re already seeing plenty of holiday cottage bookings coming through from festival goers. […]

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Top Ten Reasons to Visit The Cotswolds

As you can imagine, we LOVE the Cotswolds, so we’ve pulled together some of our favourite reasons to visit The Cotswolds Our 10 reasons why we think you should visit… #1 Explore the picture postcard villages The Cotswolds are famous for some of the most picturesque villages that you will find! Such as Burford, Bourton-on-the-Water, […]

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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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10 Things to do in Broadway

What 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 which, […]

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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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Family Days Out in The Cotswolds

Given that the area covers approximately 800 square miles of breath-taking rural landscape, you’ll find a vast range of outdoor pursuits and numerous ways to enjoy the natural environment, as well as museums, educational activities, and more – here are our top ideas for family days out in the Cotswolds! A Cotswold Day Out for […]

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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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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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