Wool loft, Cotswolds Holiday Cottage

06/06/2026

What an exciting morning here at Wool Loft! ✨

We’ve just had the pleasure of waving as Their Majesties the King and Queen, Princess Anne and Sir Timothy Laurence, William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales, Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, Zara Tindall and Mike Tindall, and Princess Eugenie with Jack Brooksbank passed by our beautiful little holiday cottage on their way to the celebrations.

Then came the arrival of the beautiful bride, making her way to be married at the village church. 💐

What a wonderful day for our little corner of the Cotswolds — full of excitement, tradition, love and celebration. 🥂🍾

To the happy couple, we wish you a lifetime of happiness, laughter, adventure and love.

With our warmest congratulations,

Siobhan & Paul 💐🐝✨

02/06/2026

Some nice recommendations here…a few of our favourites… 🐝

Ever since Rivals returned Jilly Cooper’s world of country-house chaos to public life, the idea of the long Cotswolds lunch has felt newly relevant again.

Not the polished fantasy sold to weekenders, but the real thing: Bloody Marys before noon, flirtation over oysters, gossip that moves faster than the traffic through Burford, and the growing realisation that nobody has any serious intention of leaving before dark.

And if the Rivals cast ever escaped the television screen, these are exactly the pubs where you would expect to find them.

https://www.thecotswoldsgentleman.co.uk/news/the-cotswolds-pubs-where-the-rivals-set-would-really-lunch

02/06/2026

Our little Village and Cotswolds Hideaway is up for a big royal visit this weekend! It’s cleaning day and turnaround day for us! Maybe I’ll have my mop in hand when I courtesy to the King… 🥂☀️🫶🏻🎩

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Ru9aFo4PT/?mibextid=wwXIfr

The King's nephew, Peter Phillips, is set to marry his fiancée Harriet Sperling with a fairytale wedding on June 6th. 💘

From the traditional ceremony taking place in a Cotswolds church, to the royal guest list (and who has been snubbed) find out everything about this weekend's royal wedding with the A to Z here 📲https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/904041/peter-phillips-harriet-sperling-wedding-everything-you-need-to-know/?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=hellouk&utm_source=Facebook

28/04/2026

I can’t believe we missed our own birthday ! 🎈 We are Five 🍓🍓🍓🍓🍓 ###

15/03/2026

The Great Western 💛💛💛

Good morning, and what a glorious one it is.

Today is a day for love — for family, for friendship, and for those gentle moments that become treasured memories.

On this special Mothering Sunday, we celebrate all the many forms that mothering takes. To the mothers, grandmothers, aunties, sisters, stepmothers, godmothers, mothers-in-law, the dads who are also mums, and those who simply step forward with love and care — today is for you.

Whether you’re joining us for Mother’s Day lunch, or heading out for a walk, a cycle or a drive out and find us along the way for a warming coffee or an invigorating drink, our doors are open and the welcome is warm.

Think of today as one big hug of thanks to those who nurture, guide, support and love.

And a special mention to the mums within our own team who are working hard today helping create beautiful moments for others — we see you, we thank you, and we appreciate you.

From all of us here at The Great Western,
hospitality, warmth and friendliness are always on tap — just like the drinks.

Happy Mothering Sunday 💚

15/03/2026

Good morning, and what a glorious one it is.

Today is a day for love — for family, for friendship, and for those gentle moments that become treasured memories.

On this special Mothering Sunday, we celebrate all the many forms that mothering takes. To the mothers, grandmothers, aunties, sisters, stepmothers, godmothers, mothers-in-law, the dads who are also mums, and those who simply step forward with love and care — today is for you.

Whether you’re joining us for Mother’s Day lunch, or heading out for a walk, a cycle or a drive out and find us along the way for a warming coffee or an invigorating drink, our doors are open and the welcome is warm.

Think of today as one big hug of thanks to those who nurture, guide, support and love.

And a special mention to the mums within our own team who are working hard today helping create beautiful moments for others — we see you, we thank you, and we appreciate you.

From all of us here at The Great Western,
hospitality, warmth and friendliness are always on tap — just like the drinks.

Happy Mothering Sunday 💚

31/12/2025

As we welcome a new year, we’d like to say a warm thank you to everyone who chose to stay with us.

Thank you for making our holiday let part of your time away — whether it was for rest, celebration, adventure or simply a change of pace. We’re so grateful you trusted us to host your precious time off.

Here’s to more relaxing stays, happy returns, and new memories in the year ahead.
Wishing you peace, comfort and wonderful travels wherever 2026 takes you.
Siobhan and Paul 🐝

08/12/2025

Ho ho hold my pint! 🎅🏻☕️
What’s going on here then… Santa’s been caught behind the bar helping himself to a cup of our Station Blend coffee — cheeky boy! Clearly even the big man needs a caffeine boost to keep up with the Christmas rush!

If it’s good enough for Santa… it’s definitely good enough for your Sunday morning coffee stop 😉
Pop down for beautifully brewed coffee, warming vibes, and fresh pastries to match. And if you fancy taking a little festive fuel home with you — you can grab a bag of our Station Blend from the shop too! 🎁

This Sunday morning plan?
Coffee. Pastries. Cozy pub vibes.
You’d be mad to miss it 🚂✨

🎄☕️✨

05/12/2025

05/12/2025

✨ JOIN US FOR A NIGHT OF PURE 1920s INDULGENCE… ✨
New Year’s Eve at The Great Western

Think roaring twenties glamour, the clink of perfectly chilled fizz, the glow of candlelight and the soft hum of magic music drifting through the room…

This New Year’s Eve, we invite you to step aboard for an evening of eight luxurious courses, each one crafted to delight, surprise and spoil you rotten — with midnight treats to welcome in 2026 in true Great Western style.

Expect:
🥂 Elegant English fizz
🍽️ A decadent 8-course set dining experience
🎶 Music to lift the soul
✨ A touch of sparkle, a touch of theatre… and a whole lot of GW magic

Dress to impress, prepare to be dazzled, and let us take care of everything.

New Year’s Eve at The Great Western
Book your place now — tickets strictly limited.

Book : https://www.opentable.co.uk/restaurant/profile/401973?shareReferrer=ios-share

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