If you’re looking for the ultimate countryside getaway with your four-legged best friend, look no further than a stay at Culls Cottage, Southrop and the surrounding Cotswolds are dog paradise and their humans will find much to enjoy too. With its rolling hills, chocolate-box villages, and miles of scenic walking trails, the Cotswolds is one of the most dog-friendly destinations in the UK.
The British pub has been eulogised by everyone from George Orwell to Jeremy Clarkson. In The Cotswolds we are spoilt for choices… so I have done the hard work and selected these to help you out.
The Cotswolds is a dream come true for lovers of quaint villages, honey-coloured stone cottages, and long countryside walks that just so happen to end at a brilliant pub. Tucked between Burford and Lechlade and close to our two luxury holiday cottages, you'll find a treasure trove of historic pub where the welcome is friendly, the food locally sourced and utterly delicious.
Here are some of my favourite pubs to check out in our corner of the Cotswolds.
The medieval Cotswolds made its fame and fortune with wool; today there are still plenty of sheep but also lots of bread and cakes.
You’re on holiday when staying with us at Eco Chic Holiday Cottages, so now is not the time for watching the calories. But be assured that what you consume here in the Cotswolds is so often locally sourced and made with love and centuries of heritage too. We consider ourselves very lucky to have some of the very best bakeries right on our doorstep.
The trials, tribulations and fun that many of us have enjoyed on the TV series Clarkson’s Farm come to life when you visit their patch of the beautiful Cotswolds. A thousand acres of Clarkson near Chadlington, thirty minutes from The Chestnuts.
Clarkson’s farm experience has succeeded in going far beyond agriculture and his empire now embodies a rich farm to table mantra built around with Jeremy’s wit and determination.
The Cotswolds, with its rolling hills, honey-stone villages, and quintessential English charm, is not just a destination for countryside walks and historic pubs—it's also home to some of the most breathtaking gardens in England. Whether you're a green-fingered gardener, a lover of romantic landscapes, or just looking for a peaceful day out, the Cotswolds' gardens offer a perfect escape.
Whether your kids are animal lovers, mini adventurers, or curious historians, the Cotswolds has something to offer them. From free outdoor fun to hands-on farm experiences, it’s the kind of place that creates those timeless family memories.