“All this unbridled joy has given me quite an appetite.” – Violet Crawley
We hope to bring you unbridled joy this summer through a series of guided tours, special events and Michelin star restaurants to satisfy that appetite!
Longborough Festival Opera
Overlooking the breathtaking views of the Evenlode Valley, a small company of professional opera singers bring you Wanger’s Götterdämmerung, Donizetti’s L’elisir d’amore, Monteverdi’s L’Orefeo and Purcell’s The Fairy Queen.
High culture and high drama promises to delight you and leave you with memories to last a lifetime!
Plan your visit to Longborough Festival Opera and ask us to assist in adding your opera experience to your Cotswolds itinerary.
Cheltenham Food and Drink Festival
Wine tastings, Cheese Masterclasses and the Chef’s Kitchen are just some of the events that form the infamous Cheltenham Food and Drink Festival.
There’s also live music, street theatre and of course stall after stall of local producers and restaurateur. And this year, the featured guests is celebrity MasterChef, Lisa Faulkner.
The Big Feastival
Summer is festival season across the globe, but here in the Cotswolds we are lucky to host not only the luxury Wilderness Festival, but also Alex James’ Big Feastival. We are motivated by food at Rosehill and where better to find and sample some of the counties best fare than at a dedicated music and food celebration?!
There’s the VIP: Chandon Garden and Luxury Loos passes to bolt onto your Boutique Camping lodge tickets and street food alongside outstanding award winning chefs.
Highclere Castle – Real Lives and Film Set Tours
Whilst not technically in the Cotswolds, we would be remiss if we didn’t mention how you can round off summer beautifully, with special guided tours of Highclere Castle, the location for the beloved Downton Abbey series and films.
Visit the State Rooms, Gallery and Castle Bedrooms, and delight in the extraordinary works of art along the hallowed halls.
Sneak a peek behind the scenes of Downton and descend the cellar stairs into the Egyptian Exhibition.
Complete your tour with a traditional tea including finger sandwiches and scones, made by the castle’s Head Chef. How terribly English of you!
These tours are very limited, so please enquire soon!
This is just a tiny selection of summer events that we can add to your luxury summer break in the Cotswolds. There are our favourites from Blenheim Palace, Sudeley Castle, Highgrove House and Daylesford, as well as countless gin, rum, whisky, beer, wellness and foodie festivals and tours!
But if you prefer to get closer to the local traditions, ask us about Ramsden Summer Fete, Chipping Campden Open Gardens and Charlbury’s ‘Fringe Festival’.
The beauty of bespoke Cotswold breaks is that you can add anything you fancy to your itinerary. From multi-site accommodation, to dining under Michelin stars for every meal, all you need to do is ask.
