The paintings on exhibit will be mainly Piper’s images of Blenheim Palace as well as its gardens, fountains and bridges. There will also be the chance to explore his series of paintings of other houses as well as some of his collaborative work – prints, stained glass, books, ceramics and tapestry.

There will be the opportunity to join a practical workshop in basic techniques of printmaking, as well as a talk by Frances Spalding, the author of a recent biography this 20th century artist.

Once again this is also an exquisit opportunity to visit this magnificent Palace and birth place of Winston Churchill.

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We have the following properties close to Blenheim Palace

Tyne Hill Barn – Sibford Green near Banbury (Sleeps 4 (+2))

Top Cottage – Oddington near Stow on the Wold (Sleeps 7)

Dairy Cottage – Churchill near Chipping Norton (Sleeps 2)

Orchard End – Darlingscott near Chipping Campden (Sleeps 3)

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With some of these wonderful properties still up for grabs you’ll definitely be spoilt for choice-

Cleeveley Cottage (sleeps 4 (+2) A quintessential Costwold Cottage full of character and charm in a small and tranquil hamlet.  With a large wood burner to relax infront of after a busy day out.

2 Manor farm Cottages (sleeps 4) A spacious and stunning property with a roll bath top, wood burner and lovely garden perfect to get away from it all.

Spinners Cottage – (sleeps 4) A cosy cottage moments from the popular town of Stow on the Wold.

Tyne Hill Barn (sleeps 4 (+2) A wonderfully restored barn conversion set within 10 acres of grounds and a tennis court with a viewing gallery for the sporty ones.

High Bank (sleeps 6 (+2) Our brand new property – a Grade II listed cottage oozing charm with a wonderful large private country garden to relax in.

Wold End House (sleeps 8) A stunning property with beams, open fires and exposed brickwork which you probably won’t want to leave!

There’s plenty to do to meet everyones taste – from walks, fishing, mountain biking or simply just taking it easy in a cosy café and watching the world go by, the Cotswolds is a great destination.

What to do?? Some of the half term events going on in the area are the Wooden Wonders at Westonbirt Arboretum, Love the Park at Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens but there’s also the Bibury Trout Farm for a start in fishing, Bourton-on-the-Water with its Birdland and plenty of museums, Chedworth Roman Villa and see how the Romans lived in the heart of the Cotswolds and Shakespears town of Stratford-upon-Avon to name just a very few……

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Kicking off the festival on Tuesday and signalling that racing’s favourite is back after 12 months is The Stan James Champion Hurdle, the most important hurdle race of the season. With six other races and the unique first day atmosphere make this one of the most eagerly awaited race days of the year.

Wednesday marks Ladies Day, with an opportunity to have some fun with Ladies Day fashion awards although the real action is on the track, with an awesome seven race card featuring the Queen Mother Champion Chase.

An opportunity to celebrate St Patricks Day a little earlier, with an Irish flavour guaranteed at the racecourse.  With plenty of competitive racing as well as the charity race taking place for Cancer Research UK plus lots of Irish-style entertainment.

On the final day besides six other great races is the climax of the entire Jump racing season and the highlight of the best day’s racing of the year, with undoubtedly an atmosphere to match is The Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup.

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Our closests properties to Chelthenham are:

The Granary – Southam (sleeps 4)

Bredon Cottage – Prestbury (sleeps 4)

Leckhampton Cottage – Prestbury (sleeps 4)

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‘Yin Yang’ is a chance to witness acrobats defying the sense of gravity with a variety of elaborate and well-choreographed demonstrations of agility, poise and strength.

Some of the attractions this action packed show has to offer which included some foot juggling with drums, swinging poles, sensational contortionist and hoop divers are sure to keep audiences on the edge of their seats.

The show will also feature the more delicate and beautiful Chinese traditions such as the silk aerial act, parasol juggling, the well-known Lion dance as well as another traditional Chinese act – the ‘Bicycle Act’ which involves 10 artists manoeuvring themselves onto one single bicycle! Not to be missed!

‘Yin Yang’ is sure to entertain the whole family, with its evocative sets, soaring music and extravagant new costumes, so don’t miss this stunning production featuring the most daring, breath-taking and thrilling artistes to tour the UK.

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Our closests properties to Chelthenham are:

The Granary – Southam (sleeps 4)

Bredon Cottage – Prestbury (sleeps 4)

Leckhampton Cottage – Prestbury (sleeps 4)

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A Chance to meet and get a pressie off Santa in his underground grotto and then follow the displays through 9 spectacular caverns which tell the adventures of a little boy who discovers a polar bear and decides to keep it as a pet!

And if you are still looking for stocking fillers and Christmas decoration then there’s the Christmas market which will be in the main cavern 100ft underground.

An original setting for a Christmas market that’s for sure!

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Our closests properties to are:

The Granary – Southam (sleeps 4)

Bredon Cottage – Prestbury (sleeps 4)

Leckhampton Cottage – Prestbury (sleeps 4)

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It’s undeniable that Santa couldn’t have chosen a better place for his grotto than the stables of this wonderful palace which was not only the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill but is also  a World Heritage Site. Both Santa and Mrs Claus will be there to greet you on the 3rd, 4th, 10th and 11th December.

As part of the Music Series provided by Blenheim Palace, on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th December there will be local school choirs.   These will be singing traditional Christmas Carols from the Long Library which houses the 1891 Willis organ installed by the 8th Duke in 1891 and is the largest privately owned organ in Europe.

As we well know nothing beats the smell of a real Christmas Tree in the house.  From the 1st December there’s the possibility to buy a freshly cut Norway Spruce, Serbian Spruce and Nordmann Fire, all of which have been growing on the estate for at least the last 6 years.

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We have the following properties close to Blenheim Palace

Tyne Hill Barn – Sibford Green near Banbury (Sleeps 4 (+2))

Top Cottage – Oddington near Stow on the Wold (Sleeps 7)

Dairy Cottage – Churchill near Chipping Norton (Sleeps 2)

Orchard End – Darlingscott near Chipping Campden (Sleeps 3)

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Although the doors have closed to day visitors for the season, there’s still a possibility to get a chance to see this wonderful castle and maybe a sneak peak at the award winning gardens and what better excuse than planning a wedding!

With a free entrance, not only is it the chance to meet some of Sudley Castle’s recommended suppliers, but you will also get an exclusive tour of the Castle and St Mary’s Church.

The Wedding Fair is a great opportunity for all those bride-to-be’s  to meet up with Florists, Photographers, Hair and Make-up Stylists as well as suppliers of Marquees & Lighting, Wedding Accessories and possibly anything else a bride wants on that special day.  The temptation of canapés and wine will no doubt add to this special celebratory atmosphere.

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Here are some of our closest properties to Sudley Castle are:

Elgin - Gretton Fields (sleeps 4)

Bredon Cottage – Prestbury (sleeps 4)

Pinnock Lodge - Nr. Winchcombe (sleeps 5)

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With familiar faces from previous successful pantos, as well as Emma Samms as the Good Fairy who audiences may remember from the popular shoulder-padded tv series Dynasty.   It will be packed with songs, laughs, a beautiful girl or two and of course not forgetting a giant!!

Other pantomines in the Cotswolds are ‘Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves’ at The Theatre in Chipping Norton from 22nd November until 7th January and ‘Mother Goose’ at the Oxford Playhouse from 2nd December until 15th January .

So if you are in the area why not take the family for some songs, laughs and some ‘he’s behind you’ and get into the festive spirit!!

Our closests properties to Chelthenham are:

The Granary – Southam (sleeps 4)

Bredon Cottage – Prestbury (sleeps 4)

Leckhampton Cottage - Prestbury (sleeps 4)

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Located at just 15 minutes from Cheltenham, in a mature woodland valley hidden behind the famous Prescott Hillclimb racecourse near Cheltenham.

The shooting ground offers a range of targets, from floating incomers to 40-yard crossers (or clays that fly towards you or from side-to-side). After an introduction and some serious safety guidelines, the ear protectors and sunglasses on you will be taking the stance with the shot gun raised and one leg forward.

With no experience necessary this is a perfect introduction to one of the fastest growing sports!

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We have the following properties located close to Prescott:

Pinnock Lodge, near Winchcombe (Sleeps 5 and welcomes dogs)

Elgin in Gretton Fields, near Winchcombe (Sleeps 4 and welcomes dogs)

The Old Band Room in Naunton (Sleeps 4 (+1) and welcomes dogs)

Nellies Barn, Naunton, near Stow on the Wold (Sleeps 4 (+1) and welcomes dogs)

The Granary in Southam, near Cheltenham (Sleeps 4)

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The famous Cheltenham racecourse spectacular firework display is not only one of the largest in the area which attracts well over 10,000 people  but there is also a funfair and street performers to keep the crowds busy.

With Tetbury’s Guy Fawkes Celebration 2011, Cirencester Firework Display 2011, Faiford  to name but a few there are various bonfires and firework displays scattered around the Cotswolds ….

So come and see the skies of the Cotswolds illuminated with an array of colours

Here are some of the great properties still available:

The Gathehouse – Blockley (sleeps 2)

The Granary – Southam (sleeps 4)

Leckhampton Cottage - Prestbury (sleeps 4)

Jasmine Cottage – Near Broadway (sleeps 4 (+1))

Little Cinders – Cotswold Water Park (sleeps 6)

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