Snuggle up for Winter in the Cotswolds – 4 properties with welcoming fires - Top Tips - for Winter proofing your property –  Create Cosy Cotswold Interiors – with Lisa Burdas - Christmas is Coming – Christmas Markets & Advent Services in the Cotswolds

Getting cosy around a real fire is high on the list of requirements for winter living in the countryside, especially at Christmas. Whether you are returning home for the holiday season, after a long walk or midnight mass on Christmas morning, there’s nothing quite like thawing out in front of your own roaring fire.

Wet, windy and winter weather … the nights are closing in and the temperatures are beginning to drop. We are now facing another challenging winter, with energy prices remaining strong and war in both the Ukraine and the Middle East having a direct impact on the cost of energy bills.

The start of the Christmas season, these days, is signalled by Christmas markets, followed by Advent Carol Services. The Cotswolds have plenty of Christmas Fairs and Markets in the various beautiful villages and market towns from Cirencester to Chipping Campden, and even at Blenheim Palace.

The Bell, Charlbury has recently been refurbished to offer a traditional 17th Century pub at the heart of the local community, together with a selection of beautifully appointed rooms for those wishing to stay for a night or a few days in the Cotswolds.