An Eggcellent Easter in the Cotswolds Warmer days are almost upon us and we’re counting down the days till the Easter holidays. Experience all the wonders of Springtime that the Cotswolds has to offer – lambing, daffodils and plenty of Easter egg hunts! We’ve rounded up some of our top Easter activities for you to […]
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, […]
Luxury in the Cotswolds Starts Here We are always working hard to find the best choice of unique luxury Cotswold cottages that will delight you. Luxury holidays come in different forms. There is more to it than just the obvious crisp white hotel style linen and beautiful Cotswold Cottages or Barns. It can be found […]
5 Reasons to Book a Cottage in the Cotswolds for New Years Eve The Cotswolds, in the absolute heart of England, is a wonderful scenic destination that attracts people from around the world. And, when it comes to ringing in the New Year, this picturesque region offers a truly unforgettable experience. Here are five great […]
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 […]
Cotswolds History The Cotswolds (AONB) incorporates many locations of historical interest, such as Bath, Cheltenham, and Cirencester – the Roman Capital of The Cotswolds. Other places of note, such as Shakespeare’s home, Stratford-upon-Avon, and the important academic seat of Oxford, sit just outside its borders. For those who love to steep themselves in history, there […]
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 […]
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 on a visit to Lechlade. 1. Thames Path No visit to […]
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 […]
What to do in Stratford-upon-Avon The delightful market town of Stratford-upon-Avon is the 16th-century birthplace of William Shakespeare and is packed full of historical sites – here’s our Top 10 list of activities and things to do in Stratford-upon-Avon: 1. Royal Shakespeare Theatre and the Swan Theatre Catch a play at one of the Royal […]
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 […]
Chipping Campden Attractions Chipping Campden is a beautiful village, full of character and history so it was easy for us to pull together our list of 10 things to do in, and around, Chipping Campden. We talk a lot about visiting beautiful gardens as the Cotswolds has more than its fair share, but there is […]
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 […]
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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