A Magical Christmas in the Cotswolds: Cosy Cottage Escapes

When Christmas arrives in the Cotswolds, the whole region takes on a fairy-tale quality. Golden-stone villages glow with twinkly fairy lights, market squares fill with bustling shoppers and mulled wine smells, and the crisp countryside beckons for frosty walks. At the heart of it all, a Tucked Away cottage becomes the perfect place to call home. Whether you’re celebrating with family, your partner, yourself or even the dog.

It’s the kind of Christmas you’ve seen on screen - think The Holiday with Kate Winslet: a charming countryside cottage, a roaring fire, snow-dusted lanes, and a pace of life that feels wonderfully removed from the everyday rush. A stay here is about slowing down, indulging in simple pleasures, romanticising the small things and creating memories that feel almost cinematic.

Top 5 Reasons to Spend Christmas in a Cotswolds Cottage

1.     Cottages That Feel Like Home

With roaring fires, twinkling Christmas trees, decorations and space for feasting, our cottages offer that perfect home-from-home, with a touch of magic.

2.     Storybook Villages & Market Towns

From Stow-on-the-Wold’s Christmas markets to the late-night shopping evenings in Broadway, every village glitters with festive charm.

3.     Cosy Country Pubs

Picture a Christmas Eve supper at The Porch House in Stow (the oldest inn in England), a festive meal at The Chequers at Churchill, or a tipple at The Plough Inn in Ford – all just steps from your cottage.

4.     Festive Foodie Treats

Stock up at Daylesford Organic Farm Shop, where artisan cheeses, charcuterie, and fresh breads are perfect for a Christmas “picky tea.” Pair with local fizz and you’ve got your own seasonal feast.

5.     Memories That Last a Lifetime

Whether it’s a frosty countryside walk with the dog, a romantic night by the fire, or children’s excitement on Christmas morning, your Cotswolds stay will be filled with unforgettable moments.

Parsons Barn, Stow-on-the-Wold – A Family Christmas to Remember

In the historic market town of Stow-on-the-Wold, Parsons Barn offers a picture-perfect setting for a festive family escape. Just steps from the town square, you can wander to the Christmas market, browse independent shops for stocking fillers, and then return to your spacious cottage for a cosy evening by the fire. On Christmas Eve, why not book a table at The Porch House, the oldest inn in England, for a festive supper steeped in history and atmosphere. With room for everyone to gather back at Parsons Barn, it’s the ideal cottage for games, feasting, and the magic of Christmas morning together.

Stable Cottage, Ford – A Romantic Winter Retreat

Tucked away in the quiet hamlet of Ford, Stable Cottage is a dreamy spot for couples looking for an intimate Christmas hideaway. Imagine evenings spent with just the two of you, curled up by the log burner, sipping wine after a winter’s walk through the surrounding countryside. During the day, explore nearby Broadway, where the late-night shopping evenings are full of charm- twinkling lights, boutique shops, and mulled wine in hand. And when the evening draws in, stroll round to The Plough Inn at Ford for a festive tipple or two before retreating to your cosy hideaway. It’s the kind of romantic escape that could have been written for the screen.

Cotswold Cottage, Salford – Pet-Friendly Festivities

For those bringing the dog along, Cotswold Cottage in Salford is a warm and welcoming base where no family member gets left behind. The cottage’s countryside setting makes it perfect for bracing winter walks straight from your doorstep, whether along the Cotswold Way or through the nearby villages. After a day exploring, treat yourselves to a Christmas Eve supper at The Chequers in Churchill, a beloved Cotswold pub known for its hearty food and cosy atmosphere. Then head back to the cottage, where your pup can curl up under the Christmas tree while you sip something warming by the fire.

Festive Foodie Finds

No Christmas is complete without delicious food – and in the Cotswolds, you’re spoiled for choice. Stock up on seasonal treats from Daylesford Organic Farm Shop, where hampers of cheeses, charcuterie, freshly baked breads, and festive delicacies are perfect for creating a relaxed “picky tea” back at your cottage. Pair it with a bottle of local fizz, and you’ve got yourself a festive feast without lifting a finger.

Festive Magic Beyond the Doorstep

Staying in one of our cottages means you’re never far from Christmas sparkle. Stroll beneath the twinkling lights in Broadway, admire Bourton-on-the-Water’s Christmas tree glistening in the river, or take the children to meet Santa aboard the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway. Historic homes like Sudeley Castle come alive with light trails, making winter evenings unforgettable.

Your Own Christmas Wonderland

The joy of a cottage stay is having your own private space to celebrate – a crackling fire, a fully equipped kitchen for festive feasts, and the freedom to create Christmas traditions your way. Whether it’s a family gathering at Parsons Barn, a romantic hideaway at Stable Cottage, or a dog-friendly adventure at Cotswold Cottage, your Cotswolds Christmas will be full of warmth, charm, and lasting memories.

This Christmas, escape to a Tucked Away cottage in the Cotswolds, where golden villages, frosty walks, festive feasts, and cosy country pubs make the season feel like something out of the movies.

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