#SummerOf17 Staycation in the Cotswolds – Cotswolds Concierge

It’s SUMMER IN THE COTSWOLDS and, as last year, we’re going on a spectacular Staycation in the Cotswolds. We’re going out in the Cotswolds, experiencing some of the many FAB-U-LOUS things on offer right in our backyard.

Keep your eyes peeled here or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram – everywhere we’ll be using the hashtag #SummerOf17.

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Great Day at Slimbridge Wetland Centre

In the summer of 2017 we had our very first visit to Slimbridge Wetland Centre. We sort o...
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The gardens at Mallory Court

We did a kind of soft-start to our #SummerOf17 Staycation in the Cotswolds this morning. W...
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Painswick Rococo Garden in the Cotswolds

On one of our #SummerOf17 trips down to the beautiful southern region of the Cotswolds, we...
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Blenheim Palace, a real ‘must visit’ for us

We have some wonderful attractions in the Cotswolds, but none bigger, more awe-inspiring o...
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Summertime Fun at Birdland

Yesterday we went to Birdland in Bourton-on-the-Water as part of our #SummerOf16 Staycatio...
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Fun inside and out at Hatton Country World

Our #SummerOf17 Staycation in the Cotswolds took us a little north of Stratford-upon-Avon ...
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Summer lunch and a movie at Everyman in Stratford-upon-Avon

An Everyman Cinema is more than just a cinema. It's a movie experience. It's a...
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Champagne Afternoon Tea and a Tour of Highgrove Gardens

Before my visit to Highgrove Gardens, I figured I knew what to expect. I’ve visited many...
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A lovely spa day at Wyck Hill House

Allow me to set the scene: On my way to Wyck Hill House Hotel & Spa in Stow-on-the-Wo...
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Super day with the kids at Cowley Manor

Well30; I don't even really know where to start. We went to one of my all-time f...
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Car Boot Sales in the Cotswolds

We love a good car boot sale 1; it's always exciting to see what treasures one ...
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The Best Playgrounds in the Cotswolds

Whether you're on holiday or on staycation in the Cotswolds, when you're here ...
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Educational fun at Cogges Manor Farm

Cogges Manor Farm in Witney is 15 acres of rural fun. A working farm owned by knights, kin...
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Mini Golf in the Cotswolds

We're on an awesome Staycation in the Cotswolds and Stratford-upon-Avon and we...
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The Painswick, a perfect getaway.

Our super summer staycations in the Cotswolds are mostly about the things we do in the Cot...
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The Perfect Cotswold Sunday Lunch

We love a good Sunday Lunch. In fact, for a really good Sunday Lunch, we’re willing and ...
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Farm Park Fun in the Cotswolds

It's our #SummerOf17 Staycation in the Cotswolds and without a trip to one of our fa...
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Picnic at Anne Hathaway’s Cottage

Yesterday we went to the wonderful Anne Hathaway's Cottage in Stratford-upon-Avon. A...
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Mother-Daughter Day at Calcot Manor

Growing up with a twin brother, you have some great times, you're never alone, never...
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A wonderful treat at Arden House

This year for Mother's Day, I was treated to some quality time by my two wonderful k...
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Delicious lunch at The Greenway Hotel

On our way home from our #SummerOf17 6;Mother-Daughter Trip' in Tetbury and P...
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A great gourmet experience at Wild Thyme

Just back from a most wonderful dinner at Wild Thyme in Chipping Norton, we're excit...
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Mary Ardens Farm

Step back in time for all the sights, smells and sounds of a real Tudor farm. Explore the ...
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A Wonderful Summer Trip to Winchcombe

We visited Winchcombe on our #SummerOf16 #Staycation. Oh Wow. We walked the streets, photo...
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Afternoon Tea at Mallory Court

We recently had the pleasure of experiencing Afternoon Tea at Mallory Court Hotel & Sp...
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Pure Luxury and Relaxation at Mallory Court’s Elan Spa

20;When Elan Spa at Mallory Court first opened in 2017, I had been looking forward to ...
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Butterflies and Bugs in Stratford-upon-Avon

We just had the most amazing time at the Butterfly Farm in Stratford-upon-Avon. We didn...
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‘Rich’ Afternoon Tea at Brockencote Hall

Summer, 2017: Today we ventured a little north of the Cotswolds to beautiful Brockencote H...
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It’s Family Time at The Lygon Arms

Our #SummerOf17 Staycation in the Cotswolds is mostly about the many great places to go wi...
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Perfect Spa Day at The Greenway Hotel

I was planning a business meeting with my good friend, Jane Riddell, wedding and event pla...
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Summer Fun with Birds in Birdland

Last week we went to Birdland in Bourton-on-the-Water on our #SummerStaycation in the Cots...
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A Wonderful Afternoon Tea at The Lygon Arms

With only days left of our #SummerOf16, we decided to end our amazing staycation in the Co...
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The Best Meal Ever and ‘HYGGE’ at The King’s

It's no secret, we're huge fans of King's Hotel in Chipping Campden. We&...
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Giffords Circus… just gets better and better.

Just back from this afternoon's performance of Gifford Circus' 2017 show, ...
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Fun in Birdland on our #SummerOf17

One of our favourite Cotswold attractions, one that we keep coming back to and one where w...
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A nice family fight on our #SummerOf17

Today on our #SummerOf17 Staycation in the Cotswolds I did something crazy. I enrolled the...
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Afternoon Tea and Rococo in Painswick

As part of our #SummerOf16 #Staycation in the Cotswolds we took a day trip to one of the m...