A beautiful country house with monastic roots, once home to William Henry Fox Talbot, inventor of the photographic negative. The Abbey, located at the heart of the village within its own woodland grounds, is a quirky country house of various architectural styles, built upon the foundations of a former nunnery. Experience the atmosphere of theContinue reading “Lacock Abbey”
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Cotswold water park
140 Lakes and wetlands covering 40 square miles, just south of Cirencester. All outdoor needs satisfied – nature reserves, country parks, water sports, cycling, fishing, riding, swimming and golf. The Cotswold Water Park has much to offer, from a beautiful lakeside stroll to lunch in a Cotswold village pub; from an exhilarating day of watersportsContinue reading “Cotswold water park”
New Brewery arts centre
New Brewery Arts is the home of craft and making in the heart of the Cotswolds, with galleries, artists’ studios, café and shop, and guest accommodation, and an extensive programme of courses and workshops (over 200 each year). Explore craft and creativity. See unique items created by extraordinary craftspeople. The studios offer a rare opportunity toContinue reading “New Brewery arts centre”
Beaufort polo club
The Beaufort Polo Club is the foremost centre for the development of polo in the Cotswolds. Home to the famous Tomlinson polo dynasty, the Club prides itself on a friendly atmosphere with high quality facilities for both spectators and players from -2 to 18 Goal. The Club also plays host to the Gloucestershire Festival ofContinue reading “Beaufort polo club”
Cirencester
Cirencester (often referred to as the Capital of the Cotswolds) was the second largest town in Britain during Roman times. In later years it was a very prosperous medieval wool town. Cirencester’s market square is dominated by the cathedral-like Parish Church of St. John Baptist. Cirencester’s market town status was mentioned in the Doomsday Book of 1086. TradersContinue reading “Cirencester”
Castle Combe village
Castle Combe is a quintessentially English village often named as the ‘prettiest village in England.’ You’ll find the Market Cross and St Andrew’s Church which dates from the 13th century. The church houses a faceless clock which is reputed to be one of the oldest working clocks in the country. You’ll also find a coupleContinue reading “Castle Combe village”
Dauntsey church
This is our local church, St James the Great, opposite the Rectory. It dates back to 1177 and there are many historical features from dates etched into pews by bored youngsters, to the medieval doom board, the prime historical feature – one of only five painted wooden tympanums in the country. The two characters under Jesus areContinue reading “Dauntsey church”
Badminton horse trials
The next Badminton Horse Trials will take place from Wednesday 5th to Sunday 9th May 2021. The event is staged within the beautiful grounds of the Badminton Estate in South Gloucestershire, featuring over 500 trade stands. The Saturday crowds will enjoy the Shetland Pony Grand National in the main arena before the thrills and spills ofContinue reading “Badminton horse trials”
Historic Malmesbury
You might already know of Malmesbury’s rich history as England’s oldest borough or heard about the stunning 12th Century Abbey still very much in use today. But there’s so much more to discover in this charming market town.Visit the original Market Cross, the Norman Abbey with its tomb of King Athelstan and the free AthelstanContinue reading “Historic Malmesbury”
Tetbury town
Tetbury was important for the Cotswolds wool trade and the town centre is still dominated by the splendid pillared Market House built in 1655. The town is known as an ‘architectural gem’ as many of the wool merchants houses still look as they did 300 years ago. It’s also well known for its 25 antiqueContinue reading “Tetbury town”
Country house accommodation - Malmesbury 