Cotwolds Bliss

5 Day break to the Cotswolds, staying at the Blunsdon House Hotel

Cotswolds Bliss

Step into Cotswolds bliss: regal elegance, rococo splendour, and pastoral delights.

Delight in the grandeur of the 1720's at Parade House, guided personally by its owners. Amidst antiques and regalia, their tales lead to a Regal Afternoon Tea harmonising the lushness of the Cotswolds with Georgian finesse. For your grand finale, the Jane Austen Dancers of Bath bring the past alive, twirling in authentic attire. Clap along to classic dances, and if the mood strikes, join in for a whirl of a dance lesson!

Meander around a serene Cotswolds paradise at Painswick, the UK's last remaining rococo gardens, led by the Garden Director, your guide to uncovering the secret 18th-century spirit of liberation, fun, and nature in this whimsical oasis.

Embrace rural charm at Cogges Manor, harmoniously nestled among historic architecture, where you can explore flourishing gardens, riverside strolls, farm-fresh delights and relive Downton Abbey's Yew Tree Farm.

The Blunsdon House Hotel, Swindon

A unique, family-owned Hotel set on spacious private grounds with stunning views across the Vale of Cricklade. A fabulous base to explore the picture postcard villages and ancient landmarks.

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Lift to all floors
Leisure facilities

Your Tour includes:

4 nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
Admission to Parade House Trowbridge - including an owner guided tour, regency afternoon tea, private performance by the Jane Austen Dancers of Bath.
Visit to Cogges Manor Farm - including a guided tour.
Visit to Painswick Rococo Gardens - including a Garden Director Guided tour.

Day 1

Travel to the Cotswolds, making our way to the Blunsdon House Hotel Swindon.

Experience 1

PARADE HOUSE TROWBRIDGE: Day to be confirmed nearer the time.

Featured on BBC Antiques Road Trip and winner of Trowbridge’s Town Enhancement Award 2023, Parade House is a stunning Grade 1 Listed Georgian townhouse, lovingly restored to its former glory by owners and locals Simon and Carey Tesler.

Arrive in Trowbridge’s stretch of Palaces and enter an atmosphere of regency grandeur. With an owner as your private guide, ascend the sweeping 18th-century carved staircase and explore rooms faithfully adorned with authentic antiques, costume exhibitions and Bridgerton-inspired décor.

Receive a warm, butler-esque welcome to your elegant Regency Afternoon Tea in the opulent ballroom and dine on delectable patisseries served on vintage china. A final treat the Jane Austen Dancers of Bath revive the era with a lively performance in authentic Empire-line attire. Applaud dances from Jane Austen’s era and her book adaptations, and if you're tempted, join in and learn a dance yourself!

PLEASE NOTE: This experience is not suitable for wheelchairs. There is no lift so guests must be able to use stairs

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Experience 2

COGGES MANOR FARM: Day to be confirmed nearer the time.
Unearth rural bliss on a guided tour of Cogges Manor, an acclaimed working farm boasting over 1000 years of history. Nestled against a 13th-century manor house and Grade II listed 18th-century farm buildings, it's an idyllic retreat predating the Domesday Book. For Downton Abbey enthusiasts, this was the iconic Yew Tree Farm, gracing screens from series 4 to 6 and the latest movie.

Explore the flourishing Kitchen Garden, stroll along the river's edge, and wander through verdant pastures. Embrace the community spirit by savouring locally sourced, farm-fresh delights at the café (at guests’ own cost) - the scones are an absolute must!

PLEASE NOTE: There are stairs to access the first floor.

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Experience 3

PAINSWICK ROCOCO GARDENS: Day to be confirmed nearer the time.
Step into a Cotswolds haven at Painswick, the UK's sole surviving rococo gardens, guided by the Garden Director. Since the 1970s, Lord and Lady Dickinson, the stewards of Painswick, have lovingly restored this garden gem to its former glory, using a 1748 painting by local artist Thomas Robins as their guiding inspiration.

Celebrate the 18th-century spirit of freedom, fun, and nature as you journey through this whimsical oasis. Meandering paths lead you past meticulously manicured topiaries, an explosion of vibrant blossoms, and sculptures that spring to life in the dappled sunlight. It's a Rococo wonderland, reminiscent of the 'rococo' art of Europe in the 1700s, with its ornate embellishments, pastel hues, and charming asymmetry.

PLEASE NOTE: Paths are steep and uneven, and only around a fifth of the garden is accessible to wheelchairs. The steepest slopes all have handrails, and there are 45 benches dotted around. The Garden isn’t suitable for motorised scooters, bikes or children’s scooters.

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Day 5

We make our return journey home.

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