Exposed beams and the roll top bath without a doubt make Twine Cottage a romantic bolt hole.  The open plan living area has a Cotswold Stone fireplace with an electric feature log burner, TV and DVD player great for relaxing after a busy day out.  The galley kitchen is equipped should you want to prepare a romantic meal or just a hearty breakfast!

The property also has an enclosed country cottage garden with a small patio at the front of the property with a table and chairs providing a perfect place from some al fresco dining.

Although tucked away from it all, Twine Cottage is just minutes from the heart of the picturesque Chipping Campden where you will find a selection of pubs, restaurants, delis and gift shops.

With good news for you four legged friend who don’t have to miss out, as dogs are welcomed too!

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The fully fitted kitchen is without doubt the heart of this property with a wood burning stove and the large table with seating for 10 as well as the French doors which open out onto the garden with views across the rolling countryside.

With five bedrooms and four bathrooms it accommodates 10(+3).  It has a cosy living room to relax in after a day out exploring as well as a separate playroom with plenty of DVDs, toys and games for the younger members of the party to relax in as well and all the mod cons such as wifi, underfloor heating, HD TV and Blue-Ray DVD player, washing machine and tumble dryer make Millbank House a great property for a family or friends get together.

What’s more there’s no need to leave your four legged friend at home as dogs are welcome!

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Then why not whisk them away to the Cotswolds.  What could be more romantic than getting away from it all and spending some quality time together?   There is as much or as little to do as you want.

You can stroll through beautiful typical Cotswolds villages full of history and beautiful cottages.  Look at the local shops for that unique souvenir and of course stop off for a well deserved break in one of the many cosy tea rooms or village pubs. Or for the more energetic there’s heaps of walks and lots of sightseeing to do.

Here are some of  the properties still available –  they are gems so don’t miss out!!

Holly Cottage – Near Broadway (Sleeps 2 (+1))

Spinners - Stow-on-the-Wold (Sleeps 4)

Nellie’s Barn – Naunton Nr. Stow-on-the-Wold (Sleeps 4 (+1))

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

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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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It’s a beautiful Grade II early 17th Century listed Cotswold stone house with a thatched extension, situated in the picturesque and unspoilt village of Broad Campden, near Chipping Campden.

The property boast of large inglenook fireplaces in both the drawing room and sitting room which are perfect to get cosy in front of on a cold winters evening.

Besides the flagstone floors and exposed beams throughout, this property for 8 people is full of wonderful traditional features. There is also under an acre of wonderful landscape gardens and orchard to enjoy during some alfresco dining.

Full details of this treasure will be available on the Jigsaw Holidays website soon but if you have any questions in the meantime please get in touch.

The weekend festival has concerts from over 20 performers, with Dervish, one of the best Irish bands around as the Friday headliner.  On Saturday is the first opportunity to see the all new line up of The Albion Band who will be the headliner and Sunday’s final concert will be with Brass Monkey with a rumoured surprise guest.

During the festival there will be workshops as well as children’s activities and there is also an indoor market place with stalls selling a variety of product, from jewellery and clothing as well as musical instruments.

The Folk Festival will be turning Cheltenham into a feast of colour and energy over the weekend of 10th – 12th February and includes up to 20 morris dance sides that will take to the streets on the Saturday and Sunday!

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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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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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The Bibury Annual Charity Duck Race will be held again on Boxing Day at 11.00am, so besides visiting this typical gorgeous Cotswolds Village you have the opportunity to see hundreds of the ever popular yellow ducks racing their way down the River Coln and what more it’s also for a good cause!

You can sponsor a duck or even participate in the race if you get there early and the owner of the winning duck will select the charity to receive the proceedings.

So wrap up, enjoy the Mulled wine and mince pies which will be available to keep you warm and keep the festive spirit going. And if you can’t this year, then just keep it in mind for next!

Cotswold cottages we have located close to Bibury are:

Lakeside House in Fossebridge (Sleeps 10)

Blackjack House in Cirencester (sleeps 9 (+2)

Lodge 4 in the Cotswold Water Park (Sleeps 8)

Little Cinders in the Cotswold Water Park (Sleeps 6)

Cleeveley Cottage near Burford (Sleeps 4 (+2))

Wishbone Cottage in Fairford (Sleeps 4 + 1)

Bettys Cottage in Taynton nr Burford (Sleeps 4)

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