Jane Austen’s 250th Anniversary in Bath
Jane Austen had a ravenous appetite for life, including writing about its intricacies, taking all who read her novels on a delightfully cheerful but simultaneously scathing romp through English society.…
January Wellness in the Cotswolds
January is often seen as a time for fresh starts and new intentions. It is the perfect month to focus on wellness. In the heart of the English countryside, the…
A Beginner’s Guide to Bath
Striking Georgian buildings line the cobbled streets of majestic Bath, transporting you back in time. Conjure Romans bathing in the famous spa waters, picture Austen, Dickens and Shelley gazing across…
The best pubs in the Cotswolds
The Cotswolds: home to the grown up gastropub. The area is certainly not short of charming boozers but this definitely isn’t a case of quantity over quality; each pub listed…
Cotswolds Christmas Markets 2024
Christmas Markets are a showcase of charming festive traditions, delicious local produce, handmade gifts and twinkling merriment with a few glasses of mulled wine thrown in. They offer the most…
Festive Farm Shops: Your Guide to Christmas Happenings
Farm shops across the countryside transform into blissful beacons of Christmassy delights during the festive period, so what better place to grab some tasty treats for your cosy evening in…
Diddly Squat Farm: Your Guide to Visiting Clarkson’s Cotswold Bolthole
If you’re a fan of Clarkson’s Farm or simply looking for a unique countryside retreat, Diddly Squat Farm Shop in the picturesque Cotswolds should be at the top of your…
Exploring Blockley, Gloucestershire: A Hidden Gem in the Cotswolds
Blockley, a charming village in the Cotswolds, lies tucked between Moreton-in-Marsh and Chipping Campden. The quiet streets are lined with honey-gold stone cottages and historic silk mills. Once vital to…
Welcome to Rutshire – Jilly Cooper’s Cotswoldesque Raunchy Rivals
Step into the captivating world of Jilly Cooper’s Rutshire Chronicles, where scandal and drama simmer beneath the seemingly idyllic lives of the country living upper-class. With the rush of equestrian…
Live like a local: discover these secret gems in the Cotswolds and beyond
Visiting somewhere new is fantastic in its own right, but journeying off the beaten track tends to make the adventure all the more exciting. Whether it’s hidden streets, family-run restaurants…