Contact: +44 774 802 8889
Email: gemma@rothney.co.uk
Enhance Your Stay
We believe that the Cotswolds are the very best place to be together with the people you love. What we do best is make your stay here the kind of break that you remember for years to come.
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When you book with us you don't just get a beautiful cottage, you get our expert Cotswold Concierge service too. Our little black book of local connections is open to you, whether you want a reservation at a fully-booked restaurant or to arrange the Cotswold tour of a lifetime - we are able to arrange this for you.
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Explore just some of the ways we can enhance your stay below, but the beauty of a concierge service is that we're here for whatever you need - we'd love to hear what will make your trip fantastic and make that happen for you.
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Cottage Upgrades
Whether for a special occasion or just to make your stay that bit more restful, our in-cottage upgrades make your arrival seamless.
Enhanced Welcome Hamper
All stays of 2+ nights receive our welcome hamper of local goodies. Upgrade your hamper for £30 and get all these extra goodies: freshly baked bread, local butter, local honey, Diddly Squat crisps, crackers and an extra bottle of gin or prosecco.
Log Pre-Order
If you're staying in one of our log burner cottages we give you enough logs and kindling to get you going with a fire. If you don't want to worry about running out of logs and having to spend part of your trip heading out to buy more, we can stock your cottage with logs for £15 a bag.
Cottage Decorations
Whether you're travelling for a special birthday, anniversary or an engagement we can provide bespoke decorations for your arrival - from helium balloons and banners to rose petals and chocolates. Our standard decorations are £60 but we can create something special to your budget.
If you would like the fire lit for your arrival, the fridge-filled with groceries or need a lift from the station, we're here to provide what you need for a relaxing start to your stay.
Complimentary Distillery Tour
Our friends at Wood Brothers Distillery offer all of our guests a complimentary tour, where the passionate owners show you what goes into making the gin in our welcome hamper and Jeremy Clarkson's Diddly Squat vodka - with, of course, tastings at the end.
The distillery is near the pretty town of Bampton - one of the filming locations for Downton Abbey! - and is great to factor into a day trip including a local pottery and nearby bakeries and pubs. Contact us for your complimentary voucher and recommendations for making a day of it.
Activities and Trips
The Cotswolds are a treasure trove. There's the famous villages and countryside of course, but just below the surface you find world class local produce, unexpected attractions and activities and local experts dedicated to their respective crafts. You've just got to know where to find them.
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In-Cottage Wine Tasting
Enjoy a private wine tasting in the comfort of your cottage, sipping deep reds in front of the fire or crisp whites out in the garden. Learn about locations, varieties and flavours - there might even be some local wines to try!
Private Chef & Catering
Bring in one of our friendly local chefs who deliver delicious crowd-pleasing food, whether you want a special multi-course dinner or to keep the canapés coming at a celebration (we know a great barman if you want cocktails too!).
Horse Riding
You get a whole new perspective on the Cotswold countryside from horseback. whether you're an experienced rider or getting into the saddle for the first time, we can arrange riding in beautiful scenery that meets your experience level.
Cotswold Tours & Itineraries
We can arrange guided tours with knowledgable experts tailored to your interests, from the history and culture of the Cotswolds through to food and drink and just wanting to see the best sights. If you'd like to explore by yourself but don't know where to start, we can help you plan an itinerary.
Discounts & Offers
We are well-connected with lots of local attractions and restaurants who kindly offer our guests discounts on their tickets or bills - if there's somewhere you'd like to visit or dine out, get in touch with us and see if we can arrange an offer for you.
We love to use our contacts to make your trip as memorable as possible - and to show off the Cotswolds! If you need something last minute or want to plan something extravagant, we are here to help.
Meet Your Cotswolds Concierge, Gemma
"We are small and perfectly formed at Cotswold Cottage Gems, which means I am able to do what I love - making our guests' Cotswold holidays as perfect as possible. From the moment you book I am your personal point of contact, from everything from recommendations to organising the trip of a lifetime!
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I've been living and working in the Cotswolds my whole adult life, and over that time I've discovered all the things the blogs and guides don't tell you - where to find the best sunsets, the spots tourists don't know about, the pubs and restaurants off the beaten track.
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Nothing you ask can shock me! Over the years we have pulled out all the stops to create magical experiences for our guests, and I can tailor experiences to you to make your Cotswold trip one you'll remember forever.
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So, let's talk about your trip!"