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Dog friendly holidays and fresh interiors given thumbs up by guests
Spring Update of Interiors We have now finished the spring revamp in our cotswold accommodation including sofas with lovely subtle covers, cushions and new bed linen. Guests have loved the fresh look which does not detract from the amazing views. We can now concentrate on welcoming you to this haven of peace and tranquility where…
Read MoreBovine TB Free in the Cotswolds
Following our recent Bovine TB test which we had recently here in the Cotswolds when our vet arrived very early and proceded with the test. This involves clipping and taking skin measurements before injecting all our eligible cattle with avian and bovine TB, each animal having to be put up a cattle race and into a…
Read MoreACCOMMODATION INCLUDES DISTILLERY VISIT *
The Cotswolds Distillery Amongst all the great places to visit while staying here in my Cotswolds accommodation we have The Cotswolds Distillery, situated in the village of Stourton which is between Oxford and Stratford-upon-Avon. We are offering a free tour and tasting with any booking that is made and confirmed for the rest of this year (subject to…
Read MoreCottages ready for Guests – life goes on in the Cotswolds
When the world around you seems to be going mad we just carry on in our little Cotswold bubble. The cattle and sheep still need feeding and the cows need checking to see if there are any more new born calves. Of course we are aware of what is going on in the real world and…
Read More10% off for Easter breaks in our Cotswold cottages
As a special Easter treat for you and your family, we are offering a last-minute booking discount of 10% off our current prices for our picturesque converted barns. We are currently taking care of lots of ewes who are expecting to lamb from 1 April, and this will be the start of ‘Lambing Live’…
Read MoreRaining Again Sunny Days Gone
After a lovely bright dry and almost sunny day yesterday it is raining again. My horses will have to come in soon but no doubt will prefer to be in a warm sheltered yard rather than out in a muddy field. Perhaps the seagulls will come back again, although I hope we don’t have that…
Read MoreWishing you all a very Happy New Year in the Cotswolds
www:kingjohnscottages.co.uk Lots to do and see in The Cotswolds 2016 saw another busy year in the cottages with lots of happy guests making the most of the Cotswolds, visiting Blenheim Palace, Burford, Adams Farm and of course the Cotswold Wildlife Park which is always a favourite with families. However, we are not just limited to…
Read MoreShut Down with TB
Sadly the test came back positive so we are not officially shut down with TB and will have to have another test at the end of January. We had 11 reactors and 8 inconclusives which following reinterpretation of the test 3 more became reactors. Sadly one of these was a cow that was taken for…
Read MoreTB Testing
We had a very busy day yesterday with a visit from our vet who had to inject all the cattle that we own (except for the very baby calves) to test them for any reaction to Bovine Tuberculosis. He will be back on Friday morning to “read” the test and see if we have any…
Read MoreNew WordPress Website
Trying to get to grips with the new wordpress website, www:kingjohnscottages.co.uk but it is taking some time as I seem to spend less time in the office and more time outside farming and running the business. Hopefully it will get easier with some help from my guru.
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