Serene countryside views are accompanied by songbirds as a refreshing summers breeze brushes by your perfect picnic spot. Your blanket is spread and wicker basket thrown open to reveal the delights that you’re about to dine on. Whoever your picnic partners are, the Cotswolds cater to all with ready-made hampers, overflowing farm shops and independent […]
Tag Archives: Food and Drink
“The best pub in England” and places to stay nearby
It may have only been back open for a few weeks, but The Horse and Groom pub has garnered a glowing review by The Times’ resident food critic, Giles Coren. Situated in the quintessential village of Bourton-on-the-Hill, named by Savills as one of the UK’s “most desirable” villages to live in last year, this 18th […]
Spirited Experiences
What’s tonic, coke, ginger beer and cranberry juice without your favourite spirit mixed in? Discover the flavours of the Cotswolds, Forest of Dean, Herefordshire and beyond at one of the local distilleries. You’ll find gins infused with hedgerow berries, vodkas you could never imagine and spicy rums. All of the distilleries included are open for […]
The 10 Best Picnic Spots in the Cotswolds
Pack up your picnic basket and head outside to enjoy the Cotswold sunshine! There are so many tempting spots to lay down your blanket for riverside sandwiches or hilltop pasties. Bring the children and the dogs and leave the trouble of finding a pet friendly pub behind. You can also let the little ones play […]
Perfect Pints and Taproom Tours
There’s nothing quite like taking that first sip of a cold beer on a warm Summer’s day, and a visit to one of these local breweries will see you leaving with your new favourite pint. Get to know the growers and the brewers behind small batch creators and how the bigger companies handle their production. […]
72 Hours in the Forest of Dean
A land of legend and adventure. The Forest of Dean is an exciting playground for those who love to get outdoors. From underground to high up a mountain, on land or on water, who knows where your days will take you. Staying here you feel as if you have entered another world, and you will […]
100 Years of Gold Cup Glory
This year marks the Centenary of the Cheltenham Gold Cup. A story that began in 1924, the Gold Cup has since mushroomed to become one of the world’s most renowned steeplechases. Every year, this popular event creates an unmatchable buzz in Cheltenham, as well as the villages that frame it. On Gold Cup day, there’s […]
Best vineyards and wine tasting in the Cotswolds
This picturesque pocket of England may not be the first place that springs to mind when you think of wine. However, it is home to several excellent wineries, and we’ve pulled together our thoughts on the best vineyards and wine tasting in the Cotswolds. Some are small, family-run enterprises but still manage to raise eyebrows […]
Vegan Eating in the Cotswolds
From vegan fudge to vegan ice cream, there are plenty of vegan cafés and restaurants in the Cotswolds where you can discover incredible flavours.