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Cotswold Lakes is a beautiful and unique area with over 150 lakes set in 40 square miles of stunning scenery. Here are some reasons to come and visit. WATER-BASED ACTIVITIES With so many lakes, Cotswold Lakes is the perfect place for water-based activities. Why not try canoeing, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, windsurfing, water-skiing or…Read More

Finding new restaurants and enjoying good food is one of the best things about being on holiday (in our opinion). We are so lucky in The Cotswold to be surrounded by such an eclectic mix of fantastic pubs, cafes and restaurants but appreciate it can be a bit daunting as…Read More

As the days get colder it can be hard to enjoy the outdoors – but with so many fun things to do this Autumn Half Term in The Cotswolds, the kids will be dragging you out! So, grab your wellies & waterproofs, get stuck in and make this Half Term…Read More

There are so many reasons why self-catering holidays in the Cotswolds are a brilliant choice – whether you’re holidaying as a couple, a family or a group of friends. First and foremost, catering for yourselves means you’re not restricted to the same setting, the same faces and the same menu day…Read More

If you love the idea of a festival but not so much the camping, you can use your base at Watermark Cotswolds to experience all the wonderful music events in the area and retreat to luxury at night. Here’s our best 9 local 2022 festivals in the Cotswolds to visit this summer: 1. FOREST…Read More

Planning a hot tub holiday in the Cotswolds? A stay in the Cotswolds is always pretty-near perfect as far as we’re concerned. But one thing that always makes it feel even more special is having a hot tub in your holiday accommodation! There’s something about a soak in that warm, bubbly…Read More

If you’re looking for a dog-friendly destination in the UK, look no further than the Cotswolds. As an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the whole region is a veritable haven for walkers and their faithful friends – but perhaps it will surprise you to learn that there’s more dog-friendly fun…Read More

As summer approaches we can’t help but let our minds wander to the many fine beer gardens available in this lovely part of the world. Accidentally stumbling across a pub’s secret-garden on a warm day is of course a wonderful experience, but if you want to make the most of your…Read More

We’ve compiled a list of our favourite must-see National Trust days out and parks in the region to add to your itinerary on your next stay at Watermark. 1. DYRHAM PARK This magnificent 17th-century house and garden is set in 270 acres of ancient parkland. Built from fortunes made from the empire,…Read More

If you’re holidaying in the Cotswolds this half term, you can rest assured you certainly won’t run out of things to do – no matter what the weather throws at you! The region is a hive of attractions for families, with plenty to keep the kids off the screens and…Read More

A holiday in the Cotswolds is a foodie’s paradise. The Cotswolds has long been celebrated as one of the UK’s top holiday destinations for foodies, thanks to its extensive selection of top-notch eateries. Indeed, whether your heart desires a light bite in a quaint café, a slap-up meal in a Michelin-starred…Read More

Here’s the lowdown on some of our favourite arboretums and gardens to visit with kids in Gloucestershire and surrounding areas. And, because we know long journeys with children are rarely fun for anyone involved, we’ve made sure to include destinations that are less than an hour’s drive from our holiday…Read More

If ever there was a Year of the Staycation, 2020 must surely be it. And, let’s face it, with international restrictions still in place and many of us feeling uneasy about travelling outside of the UK, it’s likely to be a while before we’re willing and/or able to venture to…Read More

Only a 35-minute drive from our luxurious holiday homes and lodges, Cheltenham Festival – known as the most prestigious National Hunt jump racing event of the year – gathers the world’s top jump jockeys take to their greatest stage at Cheltenham Racecourse to compete for a myriad of prestigious trophies. Running from Tuesday 10th March…Read More