How do you get to the Cotswolds

Getting to the Cotswolds The Cotswolds may be in the heart of the English countryside, but it is extremely easy to get to by car or public transport. The Cotswolds area is close to motorways making it easily accessible from London, the Midlands and the North. There are also mainline railway stations at Cam and […]

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Oxford Walking Tours

We recently spent a couple of hours enjoying one of the Oxford Official Walking Tours. We chose one of the more popular Oxford walking tours around the Oxford University buildings and we were fascinated by all of the history and some of the quirky facts that we would never have known without our brilliantly knowledgeable […]

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What’s on in the Summer in the Cotswolds

We may be biased but we believe there’s no better place to spend the summer than in the Cotswolds. From festivals to film screenings, walking the Thames path to enjoying a day on the water here is our pick of things to do this Summer. 1. Sudeley Sculpture Safari The Sudeley Sculpture Safari is back […]

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Special offers for our guests

StayCotswold is a local holiday cottage company. Our team live in the Cotswolds and many were born and bred here, so we’re very much part of the Cotswold community. We know about the special places to go and the hidden gems and we like to share these with our guests on both our Cotswold Life […]

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Lynwood & Co

Lynwood & Co Café Lechlade, Burford, Carterton, Fairford, Bampton, Cirencester and Northleach Lynwood & Co is an independent group of cafes in the Cotswolds that serve amazing coffee in a relaxed friendly environment. The whole team are passionate about coffee and great food made with locally sourced ingredients. What’s more they create everything themselves at […]

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10 Things to do in Lechlade-on-Thames

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 in the Cotswolds on a visit to Lechlade. 1. Thames Path […]

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The Fox at Barrington

The Fox Pub & Restaurant Barrington The Fox at Barrington is a beautiful Cotswold pub, located right on the banks of the River Windrush in the picturesque village of Great Barrington, just 2 miles from the town of Burford. The King family took over the location in early 2022 and have lovingly renovated it throughout, […]

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The Angel at Burford

The Angel Pub & Restaurant Burford The Angel at Burford is a family and dog-friendly award-winning gastro pub, located in the medieval town of Burford in the Cotswolds. Situated just off the High Street, it is bursting with Cotswold charm and has been run by the King family since 2011. The interior is warm and […]

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5 Best Ice Cream Parlours in the Cotswolds

Cotswold Ice Cream Discover the best ‘ice cream parlours near me in the Cotswolds’ and check out our top 5 below! Winstones Cotswold Ice Cream, near Stroud  Winstones has been producing award-winning artisan ice cream since 1925 and we still can’t get enough of it! The famous Cotswold ice cream parlour can be found on […]

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‘Something To Look Forward To’

‘Something To Look Forward To’ is a family-founded cancer charity providing gifts and experiences to people and their families affected by cancer. Based on one family’s personal experience of cancer, the charity was founded in 2015 following Fiona Coldron’s breast cancer diagnosis, when breaks away and small treats such as a meal out, a stay […]

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Our favourite places to eat in Stow-on-the-Wold

Where to eat in Stow on the Wold Stow-on-the-Wold is a popular year-round Cotswold destination, thanks to the abundance of things to see and do as well as a huge choice of cafes, pubs and restaurants. Here are 10 of our absolute favourite restaurants near Stow on the Wold: 1. Old Stocks Inn Whilst in […]

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Smiths of Bourton, Handmade Burgers

Smiths of Bourton is a perfectly placed boutique burger joint with cocktails. We recently went to meet Sebastian and Theo Smith, the owners, to hear more about their fascinating story of how and why they’re in picturesque Bourton-on-the-Water providing ‘next level burgers matched with classic cocktails’.   They are two brothers with a ‘passion for […]

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Walking tours in the Cotswolds

Walking Holidays in the Cotswolds Sean Callery is a Blue Badge tourist guide and specialises in town tours across the Cotswolds. Here is a taste of what you’ll discover on the Offbeat Cotswolds tour of Broadway! If you’re interested in a Cotswold walking holiday, see below for contact details. Broadway Stars The beautiful Cotswolds village […]

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