Dog Friendly Holidays in the Cotswolds

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 […]

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Hawkstone Lager, Jeremy Clarkson and FREE Beer!

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 […]

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Lynwood & Co

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 […]

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The Fox at Barrington

The Fox Pub & Restaurant Barrington The Fox at Barrington is a beautiful Cotswold pub, located right on the banks of the River Windrush in the picturesque village of Great Barrington, just 2 miles from the town of Burford. The King family took over the location in early 2022 and have lovingly renovated it throughout, […]

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The Angel at Burford

The Angel Pub & Restaurant Burford The Angel at Burford is a family and dog-friendly award-winning gastro pub, located in the medieval town of Burford in the Cotswolds. Situated just off the High Street, it is bursting with Cotswold charm and has been run by the King family since 2011. The interior is warm and […]

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10 Things to do in Bourton-on-the-Water

What to do in Bourton-on-the-Water Discover our top 10 best things to do in Bourton-on-the-Water and get planning your holiday in the Venice of the Cotswolds today with StayCotswold! 1. Model Village  A great attraction for all the family is the Model Village which you will find directly in the centre of Bourton-on-the-Water. This tiny […]

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5 Best Ice Cream Parlours in the Cotswolds

Cotswold Ice Cream Discover the best ‘ice cream parlours near me in the Cotswolds’ and check out our top 5 below! Winstones Cotswold Ice Cream, near Stroud  Winstones has been producing award-winning artisan ice cream since 1925 and we still can’t get enough of it! The famous Cotswold ice cream parlour can be found on […]

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Our favourite places to eat in Stow-on-the-Wold

Where to eat in Stow on the Wold Stow-on-the-Wold is a popular year-round Cotswold destination, thanks to the abundance of things to see and do as well as a huge choice of cafes, pubs and restaurants. Here are 10 of our absolute favourite restaurants near Stow on the Wold: 1. Old Stocks Inn Whilst in […]

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Smiths of Bourton, Handmade Burgers

Smiths of Bourton is a perfectly placed boutique burger joint with cocktails. We recently went to meet Sebastian and Theo Smith, the owners, to hear more about their fascinating story of how and why they’re in picturesque Bourton-on-the-Water providing ‘next level burgers matched with classic cocktails’.   They are two brothers with a ‘passion for […]

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10 Things to do in Painswick

What to do in Painswick It was difficult to stick to just 10 things to do in Painswick, but we’ve managed it. Take a look at our Top 10 and start planning your visit to ‘The Queen of the Cotswolds’ today. 1. Painswick Rococo Garden No trip to Painswick is complete without a visit to […]

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1* Michelin restaurants in and around the Cotswolds

Fine Dining 1-star restaurants in the Cotswolds The Cotswolds are fortunate to have two 2-starred Michelin restaurants within touching distance; however, they also have a number of fabulous fine-dining 1-star restaurants too. Here is a quick overview of some that are well worthy of a visit if you love gastronomic food. Le Champignon Sauvage. Cheltenham. […]

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DineIndulge – 10% off when you hire a private chef

Hiring a Chef for a special meal while you’re on holiday – save 10%! Dineindulge offer a private chef service that is unique and truly special. A personal chef service is provided along with restaurant quality cuisine that is affordable, accessible, and easy to book. Dineindulge make hiring a private chef quick, easy, and accessible […]

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Michelin 2-star restaurants in the Cotswolds

Fine dining in the Cotswolds We all know that the Cotswolds has simply stunning scenery and amazing walks that invariably end up at a beautiful pub. However, what many may not know is that the area also has a disproportionately large number of quality restaurants for those who enjoy fine dining. The region boasts several […]

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Ten of the Best Pubs with Gardens in the Cotswolds

We’ve rounded up ten of the best pubs in the Cotswolds with outdoor space to soak up the sunshine. The Angel at Burford Burford Situated just off the main street in Burford, The Angel offers a range of fine ales and a great walled garden with lots of seating. The Angel is the only pub […]

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