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Rendcomb College, which operated for 106 years, ended its legacy this summer due to financial pressures.

Cotswolds college closed its doors after a century and put up for sale

Shorter getaways are growing in popularity as holidaymakers opt for more frequent UK stays, including the Cotswolds, over longer trips abroad.

Shorter getaways are growing in popularity as holidaymakers opt for more frequent UK stays, including the Cotswolds, over longer trips abroad.

Cotswolds set to benefit as shorter stays in the UK preferred by holidaymakers

A parterre, a formal garden more than three centuries old, was revealed in the grounds of Blenheim Palace

A parterre, a formal garden more than three centuries old, was revealed in the grounds of Blenheim Palace

300-year-old hidden feature has reappeared at historic Cotswolds palace

Sir David Beckham’s garden has fallen victim to the recent heatwave.

Sir David Beckham’s garden has fallen victim to the recent heatwave.

David Beckham's Cotswolds garden falls victim to heatwave

Here are five of the best hidden churches to visit in the Cotswolds for 2026.

Here are five of the best hidden churches to visit in the Cotswolds for 2026.

Five of the best hidden churches to visit in the Cotswolds

A new live show will bring a much-loved radio drama out of the studio and onto the UK stage, including in the Cotswolds.

A new live show will bring a much-loved radio drama out of the studio and onto the UK stage, including in the Cotswolds.

Much-loved radio drama turned live show coming to Cotswolds

Here are five of the best Cotswolds spas, with approximate costs and what reviews generally say about them.

Here are five of the best Cotswolds spas, with approximate costs and what reviews generally say about them.

Five of the best spas to visit in the Cotswolds this summer

David and Victoria Beckham have lost a planning battle over their latest home improvement plans.

David and Victoria Beckham have lost a planning battle over their latest home improvement plans.

David and Victoria Beckham see latest Cotswolds house plans knocked back

Here are five of the best wedding venues in the Cotswolds, each offering a distinct blend of historic charm, luxury, and countryside atmosphere.

Here are five of the best wedding venues in the Cotswolds, each offering a distinct blend of historic charm, luxury, and countryside atmosphere.

Five of the best wedding venues in the Cotswolds for wedding season

Kaleb Cooper has married his long-time partner in a countryside ceremony.

Kaleb Cooper has married his long-time partner in a countryside ceremony.

Kaleb Cooper’s big day featured tractors, supercars and a familiar TV face

Here are five stays in the Cotswolds inspired by Rivals on Disney+.

Here are five stays in the Cotswolds inspired by Rivals on Disney+.

Five stays in the Cotswolds inspired by Disney+ Rivals

Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen is giving away his £3 million Cotswolds estate.

Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen is giving away his £3 million Cotswolds estate.

Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen giving away stunning £3 million Cotswolds home

Peter Prusaczyk has been appointed to lead The Feathers Hotel in Woodstock, bringing more than 20 years of high-end hospitality experience to the role.

Peter Prusaczyk has been appointed to lead The Feathers Hotel in Woodstock, bringing more than 20 years of high-end hospitality experience to the role.

New general manager takes the helm at Cotswolds boutique hotel

A long-awaited new music festival in the Cotswolds has launched in style.

A long-awaited new music festival in the Cotswolds has launched in style.

Cotswolds festival launches in style with Alanis Morissette headlining

The Beckhams have faced repeated disputes with neighbours over previous plans and have been accused of making piecemeal developments at the site.

The Beckhams have faced repeated disputes with neighbours over previous plans and have been accused of making piecemeal developments at the site.

David and Victoria Beckham face fresh planning row at Cotswolds home

Here is what £2.6 million would get you for a property in the Cotswolds.

Here is what £2.6 million would get you for a property in the Cotswolds.

Here is what property £2.6 million would get you in the Cotswolds

Pass the Keys Cotswolds, which manages short-term holiday lets across the region, has reported a 70 per cent year-on-year rise in booking value for May

Pass the Keys Cotswolds, which manages short-term holiday lets across the region, has reported a 70 per cent year-on-year rise in booking value for May

Surge in demand for Cotswolds holidays booking due to Iran conflict

Cotswolds families are being urged to assess how the proposed tax, officially known as the High Value Council Tax, could affect them.

Cotswolds families are being urged to assess how the proposed tax, officially known as the High Value Council Tax, could affect them.

Cotswolds families could be hit by 'mansion tax'

Probate records show she left a gross estate valued at £9,070,307, with a net value of £8,557,118.

Probate records show she left a gross estate valued at £9,070,307, with a net value of £8,557,118.

Dame Jilly Cooper has left £8.5 million fortune to her children

Several primary schools in the Cotswolds have closed due to extreme weather conditions expected this week.

Several primary schools in the Cotswolds have closed due to extreme weather conditions expected this week.

Full list of school closures in the Cotswolds due to the heat

Here are five of the best outdoor dining spots in the Cotswolds.

Here are five of the best outdoor dining spots in the Cotswolds.

Five of the best outdoor dining spots for the heat in the Cotswolds

Hook Norton Brewery, a historic Cotswolds brewery, has created a new beer.

Hook Norton Brewery, a historic Cotswolds brewery, has created a new beer.

Cotswolds brewery create limited-edition cask ale

Two Cotswolds hotels have been named among the best in the UK with a swimming pool.

Two Cotswolds hotels have been named among the best in the UK with a swimming pool.

Two Cotswolds hotels named among the best spots in the UK

Burford High Street will welcome the return of the historic dragon parade on Sunday, June 21, marking its first appearance in 50 years.

Burford High Street will welcome the return of the historic dragon parade on Sunday, June 21, marking its first appearance in 50 years.

Cotswolds town to revive thousand year-old tradition at parade

Here are three pubs to stop off at while walking the Cotswold Way.

Here are three pubs to stop off at while walking the Cotswold Way.

Three pubs to stop off at during the Cotswold Way walk

Kingham village has been named the Cotswolds' most beautiful, beating out several long-time favourites.

Kingham village has been named the Cotswolds' most beautiful, beating out several long-time favourites.

Surprising Cotswolds village named the best in the region by newspaper

Greggs has opened a new and improved shop in the Cotswolds - promising jobs in the local area.

Greggs has opened a new and improved shop in the Cotswolds - promising jobs in the local area.

Greggs opens new store in the Cotswolds promising jobs in the area

The Cotswolds has been named Britain’s most versatile dog-friendly staycation spot in the United Kingdom.

The Cotswolds has been named Britain’s most versatile dog-friendly staycation spot in the United Kingdom.

Cotswolds named as the most dog-friendly region in the UK

Farming dreams are one step closer to reality thanks to a helping hand from the Cotswolds’ best-known young farmer.

Farming dreams are one step closer to reality thanks to a helping hand from the Cotswolds’ best-known young farmer.

Clarkson's Farm star helps students with their farming dreams

Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton spark romance rumours after a secret Cotswolds getaway at Estelle Manor.

Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton spark romance rumours after a secret Cotswolds getaway at Estelle Manor.

Timeline of Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton relationship after Cotswolds meet

A dream Cotswold home has turned into a £2.8 million cash win thanks to a lucky raffle ticket worth £10.

A dream Cotswold home has turned into a £2.8 million cash win thanks to a lucky raffle ticket worth £10.

Clarkson's Farm

Clarkson's Farm star has sold £2.8 million Cotswolds home for just £10

Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi have been granted planning permission to build horse stables.

Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi have been granted planning permission to build horse stables.

Planning and development

Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi granted permission to build horse stables

Luke Rawicki, the head chef at The Feathers in Woodstock, shared his preferred dining spots to Country & Town House

Luke Rawicki, the head chef at The Feathers in Woodstock, shared his preferred dining spots to Country & Town House

Top chef reveals his picks for the best places to eat in the Cotswolds

The Churchill Car Show returns to Oxfordshire, taking place on the village green from 11am to 4pm on Sunday, June 14, 2026.

The Churchill Car Show returns to Oxfordshire, taking place on the village green from 11am to 4pm on Sunday, June 14, 2026.

Supercars and classics to take centre stage at Cotswolds summer car show

Wilderness Festival, hosted at Cornbury Park near Charlbury, was ranked the best outdoor and adventure-led festival.

Wilderness Festival, hosted at Cornbury Park near Charlbury, was ranked the best outdoor and adventure-led festival.

Cotswold festival named as the UK's best places to be this summer

Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton spark romance rumours after a secret Cotswolds getaway at Estelle Manor.

Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton spark romance rumours after a secret Cotswolds getaway at Estelle Manor.

Kim Kardashian confirms romance with Lewis Hamilton after Cotswolds stay

The Cotswolds has been named one of the UK's top family weekend destinations.

The Cotswolds has been named one of the UK's top family weekend destinations.

Cotswolds named among UK's best family weekend breaks

Global demand for Cotswolds holidays surges, with 4.2 million monthly Google searches.

Global demand for Cotswolds holidays surges, with 4.2 million monthly Google searches.

Cotswolds named among most sought-after destinations worldwide

Blenheim Palace Festival has announced Michael Bublé's support acts on July 4, 2026.

Blenheim Palace Festival has announced Michael Bublé's support acts on July 4, 2026.

Acts supporting Michael Bublé at Blenheim Palace Festival revealed

Here are five spots you can visit in the Cotswolds where filming took place for the Disney+ show.

Here are five spots you can visit in the Cotswolds where filming took place for the Disney+ show.

Five spots to visit in the Cotswolds that were filming locations for Rivals

Woodstock Open Air Pool will welcome visitors for a 14-week season from May 23 to August 30, offering a mix of cool and heated swimming sessions.

Woodstock Open Air Pool will welcome visitors for a 14-week season from May 23 to August 30, offering a mix of cool and heated swimming sessions.

Much-loved open air pool in the Cotswolds to reopen for full summer season

A new rose has been named in honour of Sir David Beckham.

A new rose has been named in honour of Sir David Beckham.

Sir David Beckham unveils new rose named in his honour at Chelsea Flower Show

Blenheim Palace Lodge Retreat, just over a mile from the grounds of the historic Oxfordshire estate, earned a spot on The Times’ list

Blenheim Palace Lodge Retreat, just over a mile from the grounds of the historic Oxfordshire estate, earned a spot on The Times’ list

Cotswolds retreat named one of the best dog-friendly stays in the UK

Outside of the property

Outside of the property

Riverside mansion near Cotswolds with £8m price tag slashed

A Cotswolds veterinary practice is urging pet owners to be aware of seasonal dangers.

A Cotswolds veterinary practice is urging pet owners to be aware of seasonal dangers.

Risk to pets: Cotswolds vets warn owners about common spring hazards

The Rose & Crown pub in Ratley, near Banbury, to reopen under new owners Dee and Norm Knight-Barrett

The Rose & Crown pub in Ratley, near Banbury, to reopen under new owners Dee and Norm Knight-Barrett

Closed Cotswolds pub to reopen under new owners with 'fresh vision'

Jeremy Clarkson samples British cricket protein burger at Great British Farm-Fest.

Jeremy Clarkson samples British cricket protein burger at Great British Farm-Fest.

Jeremy Clarkson samples burger with a difference which could be future of food

David Cameron has submitted plans for a vegetable garden at his Cotswolds home.

David Cameron has submitted plans for a vegetable garden at his Cotswolds home.

Planning and development

David Cameron submits plans for vegetable garden at his Cotswolds home

CELEBRITY: Talk show star Ellen DeGeneres is planning more horse-friendly upgrades at her Cotswolds home.

CELEBRITY: Talk show star Ellen DeGeneres is planning more horse-friendly upgrades at her Cotswolds home.

Ellen DeGeneres proposes upgrades to £15m Cotswolds home

Windrush Valley Prep School in Ascott-under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire has been named one of the top 30 independent preparatory schools

Windrush Valley Prep School in Ascott-under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire has been named one of the top 30 independent preparatory schools

Private school in Cotswolds village ranked among best in country

Here are five of the best hidden villages in the Cotswolds that you have to visit.

Here are five of the best hidden villages in the Cotswolds that you have to visit.

Five peaceful villages in the Cotswolds away from the crowds

The Cotswold Way, stretching from Chipping Campden to Bath, has been named the region’s top walk by The Independent.

The Cotswold Way, stretching from Chipping Campden to Bath, has been named the region’s top walk by The Independent.

Famous 100-mile Cotswolds walk named best in the region

Here are five famous faces that live in the idyllic Cotswolds as of May 2026.

Here are five famous faces that live in the idyllic Cotswolds as of May 2026.

Five famous people who own property in the Cotswolds

David and Victoria Beckham have been granted permission to plant a private woodland at their Oxfordshire home.

David and Victoria Beckham have been granted permission to plant a private woodland at their Oxfordshire home.

David and Victoria Beckham to plant private woodland at Cotswolds estate