At The Cotswold Cottage Gems , we believe Easter should feel effortless — countryside walks by day, cosy evenings in by night… and perhaps even a little surprise egg hunt waiting in your cottage. Here’s how to make the most of Easter in this beautiful corner of the Cotswolds. 🐣 Easter in Bourton-on-the-Water Known as the “Venice of the Cotswolds,” Bourton-on-the-Water is a magical base for a spring break. Riverside Strolls & Family Fun Take a gentle walk along the River Win

Lower Slaughter-Ride here on horseback to play in the river With Winter well and truly over, we have turned our attention to the TOP 5 attractions and experiences in the Cotswolds this Spring. If you're an outdoor enthusiast and are craving a post January adventure, read on. 1: We start by shouting out about the abundance of beautiful National Trust sites on our doorstep. Set aside a minimum of 2 days to get round as many of them as you can. Make sure you include Bibury and

Bourton on the Water in Spring With the Cotswolds becoming ever more the Celebrity playground we thought what better way to introduce you to a holiday in this part of the world by tipping up our favourite places hidden away from the lime light but equally as beautiful. Staying in one of The Cotswold Cottage Gems is the first thing to tick off on your list. These aren't just your typical holiday cottage, firstly you will get a personal call form Gemma or Corrinne to see if the

In the last week or so, it has very much felt like Winter has arrived ahead of schedule as The Cotswolds was treated to the cold snap which gripped much of the UK. As the seasons turn, it has made our minds focused on everything The Cotswolds has to offer to enjoy during the Winter months, including magical winter walks and, if the forecast allows, the best places locally to have fun with the family and go sledding on our wonderful hills. Our properties are all perfectly pla

A recent update from The Cotswolds and a look at what's ahead.

At the beginning of 2025 we set the ultimate countryside adventure. The Cotswold Challenge invited you to participate in six engaging...

Readers, sing along with me: "It's the most wonderful time of the year" Yes! You've got it! We're subtly talking about Christmas as some...

With Summer drawing to a close I think it's time to shout out about the places we have been frequenting over the last few months! Along...

New year...same pandemic! We are aware that there is a lot of hesitation for booking holidays at this current time. With overseas travel...

We're giving away a two night stay for up to 8 guests in one of our award winning cottages! Start 2022 off with a Cotswold staycation...

As our summer season draws to a close, we'd love to thank our lovely guests for choosing us for their staycation, the brilliant...

This time last year the world was just about to endure a global pandemic with experts and scientists quick to come up with short term,...

Spending uninterrupted quality time with friends and family, a sense of relaxation, food and drink, stunning scenery – these are all the...

We love welcoming guests to the beautiful Cotswolds countryside and think it's only fair if your four-legged friends can come and enjoy a...

The nights are drawing in and summer is slowly drifting into autumn. In some places this would be a bad thing, however here in the...

The new government scheme where diners can save £10 per person on meals out started this week. There are lots of our favourite pubs,...

Yes, you read that correctly! We are offering a direct discount for everyone who books direct with us with stays between Spetember 2021...

Bourton on the Water is arguably the most popular village in the Cotswolds, and it's easy to see why. Known as "the Venice of the...

The Lansdowne has been nominated for a Good Hotel Award and we would love you vote! All you have to do is the follow the link below and...

We are so excited to be preparing all of our cottages for re opening this Summer. We have really missed all of our guests and have been...