The long-awaited Cotswolds Designer Outlet has officially opened its doors just outside Tewkesbury, offering a refined new shopping and leisure destination for visitors to Gloucestershire and the surrounding region. Set within a beautifully crafted environment that blends traditional Cotswold architecture with modern design, the outlet provides more than 50 carefully curated stores alongside a selection […]
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Where to see classic cars in the Cotswolds
Once you open the bonnet on the history of classic cars, there’s no going back. You’re drawn in by purring engines and soft leather, the heritage craftsmanship and special details. It’s true what they say, they don’t make them like they used to! If you share that passion, there’s no better place to enjoy classic […]
Fields, flames & feasting: a guide to the countryside’s best outdoor dining
Some meals are simply eaten, others become lore. We have scoured the countryside for the best alfresco dining spots this summer and trust us, even after you’ve moved on, they will stay with you. At each one, food and flavour comes together with a picturesque backdrop to form a kind of dreamscape that’s otherworldly and […]
Visit Charlbury: discover The Bull, voted best pub in the UK
EX There’s a moment – stepping off the train at Charlbury, maybe – when you pause. The air’s a touch cleaner. The trees feel somehow older, wiser. And somewhere, just out of view, someone is pouring a pint you really want to drink.
Why Tetbury should be your next Cotswolds escape
It goes without saying that the Cotswolds aren’t short on picturesque towns. On any given drive through, it’s all rolling meadows and low-slung dry stone walls. You’ll pass village after village that look like they’ve been conjured from a Richard Curtis daydream. But when it comes to a place that’s not only charming but genuinely […]
Holiday home interior design tips: make your property irresistible
If you own a holiday let in the UK, you already know you’re sitting on a little slice of British loveliness. But charming countryside and a great location only get you so far: guests expect beautiful interior design too. And let’s be honest, a photogenic property books itself (well, almost – that’s where we come […]
The best foodie pop ups in the Cotswolds, Hereford and the Forest-of-Dean
Tucked between honey-hued hills and winding county lanes, the Cotswolds is best known for its postcard prettiness and slow-paced charm – but look a little closer and you’ll find something altogether more tantalising simmering beneath the surface. In recent years, this bucolic corner of the country has quietly become a magnet for a new wave […]
Secret feasts: exploring the best supper clubs in the Cotswolds
Supper clubs provide an enveloping sense of warmth, and post-pandemic, they’re back on the rise. This form of dining not only allows the maker creative freedom to build something totally special but brings together those yearning for connection with like-minded supper enthusiasts. In stark contrast to the banality of regular dinnertime, the supper club is […]
Great areas for stargazing in the Cotswolds
The Cotswolds, known for its rolling hills, picturesque villages, and tranquil countryside, is also an ideal place for stargazing. Away from the bright lights of urban areas, the region offers clear skies, minimal light pollution, and stunning vistas that make it a haven for amateur astronomers and nature enthusiasts alike. Whether you’re a seasoned stargazer […]