Heading to Cheltenham Festival but you haven’t had time to pick out a show-stopping outfit yet? Don’t panic, we’ve got the top shops whether you’re looking to splurge on designer or hunt for high-street treasures. Hitting the streets of Cheltenham you will find beautiful independent stores around the historic Montpellier area, head out of town […]
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Making a marvellous Mother’s Day
From tying your shoelaces before school to comforting you after your first break up, your mum has been there, and she deserves to be celebrated! Forget the supermarket flowers and the chocolates in the slightly crushed box and let’s step the game up. Whether your mum is the crafty type, prefers the finer things in […]
Discover the best coffee shops in Gloucestershire
The Cotswolds has a glorious, cheery, confetti-like smattering of coffee shops. We are so spoilt for choice that the caffeine hot spots have become truly embedded into the region’s architectural fabric. For those in need of regular restoration and some delightful treats along the way, we can recommend the perfect places. Whether you’re a flat […]
The most romantic restaurants in the Cotswolds & beyond
There’s something about the countryside that makes romance feel effortless. Maybe it’s the way the stars shine brighter or how the air hums with a quiet kind of magic. Either way, it sets the perfect scene for love. As Valentine’s Day approaches, step away from the ordinary and embrace an evening where time slows, candlelight […]
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. Austen’s fiction is still played out in the timeless splendour of the cities she frequented, the country homes she lived in and the many events […]
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 Cotswolds offers an idyllic backdrop for rejuvenating the mind, body, and soul. From tranquil walks along frosty trails to cosy wellness retreats in charming stone […]
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 landscape drawing inspiration for their next novel and more recently, spot locations used when filming Bridgerton. Today it is a diverse and exciting metropolitan […]
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 magical setting to find the one-of-a-kind gift for someone special and to get yourself into the festive spirit. The Cotswolds is home to some of […]
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 at one of our gorgeous boltholes (or some last-minute gifts for those that don’t possess a penchant for preparation). The magic of coming together with […]