Journal

Sustainability

Earth Day 2024

This year’s Earth Day theme is ‘Planet vs. Plastics’, setting a 60% reduction target for plastic production by 2040. A critical part of this target is phasing out single use plastics by 2030. At Daylesford Stays we are committed to reducing our reliance on plastics and have been taking decisive action across our pubs, but there is much still to…...

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Asparagus & Wild Garlic Pasta Recipe from The Daylesford Cookery School

Recipes

Asparagus & Wild Garlic Pasta Recipe from The Daylesford Cookery School

11th April 2024

A recipe to celebrate the quintessential taste of spring: British asparagus. The perfect, fresh and seasonal supper from our Cookery School.

Sustainable Stays Travel Guide

Sustainability

Sustainable Stays Travel Guide

8th April 2024

Welcome to the Cotswolds. For almost 60 years this quintessentially English part of the country has been designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) for its 800 square miles of rolling green hills, winding nature trails, and traditional stone…...

Market Garden Reawakening

From The Source

Market Garden Reawakening

22nd March 2024

Longer days, double-digit temperatures, and a flourish of colour on our plates; the arrival of spring in the Cotswolds is one of our favourite natural events, and throughout the year our menus evolve to feature the best of the season’s…...

Hot Cross Bun Recipe

Recipes

Hot Cross Bun Recipe

5th March 2024

This classic Easter recipe is a firm Daylesford Organic favourite. It is lots of fun to make, especially for children who can help to shape the buns and pipe the distinctive white crosses. Remember to leave enough time to prove…...

Celebrate Spring

Goings On

Celebrate Spring

15th February 2024

Springtime is all about new life and new beginnings, it is a time that we particularly appreciate at Daylesford as the farm slowly awakens after the long winter. Green shoots and fresh green buds start to appear. When the colour…...

Once Upon a Tile

Stories, Sustainability

Once Upon a Tile

9th February 2024

Last autumn we marked the reopening of The Bell at Charlbury with stories about its renovation and our work with local artisans. To start the new year with a celebration of heritage local crafts, our Head of Sustainability is revisiting…...

Farm & Field

From The Source

Farm & Field

8th February 2024

Our pub menus are united by a simple food philosophy of working with high quality, low impact ingredients. Each of our chefs prioritises seasonal, local produce, working with farmers and growers that operate to the highest standards of environmental stewardship…...

A Good Night’s Sleep

Stories

A Good Night’s Sleep

19th January 2024

‘Restful sleep really is one of the most fundamental pillars in wellness. Sleep is restorative – it’s our body’s time to repair itself after the day. Going to bed at the same time every night helps respect our circadian rhythms,…...

Oxymel Recipe

Recipes

Oxymel Recipe

5th January 2024

Our version of this ancient herbal elixir combines honey from the Daylesford beehives with lemon juice, green tea, cucumber for a wonderfully hydrating refreshment. The recipe is vibrant, zesty and perfect for a little refresh to kick-start the new year....