We work alongside nature and our local communities to create memorable experiences; our stays have been consciously curated to offer low impact indulgence in the heart of the British countryside.

Our principles

Food & Drink

  • Truly seasonal menus, celebrating the best that nature has to offer
  • Only the highest quality ingredients grown to exceptional standards
  • British meat that is traceable from field to fork
  • Fish that is sourced only from Cornish day boats
  • No edible food waste
Our principles

Rooms & Cottages

  • 100% renewable, low-carbon energy powering all of our properties
  • Buildings sensitively restored to preserve their character
  • Robes and towels made from durable organic cotton
  • Refillable Bamford toiletries, made from natural and organic ingredients
  • No single use items
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Wootton Organic
Wootton Organic

Our chefs love to tell stories through their food, and there is nothing better than working with high quality ingredients that taste great and come from a source that we are proud of.

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Léoube, Provence
Léoube, Provence

Summer has, supposedly, arrived in the Cotswolds. The long, warm days transform our pubs from cosy indoor boltholes to welcoming oases, each of their respective outdoor spaces providing shade, respite and refreshment....

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Meet the Mixer
Meet the Mixer

Dressed in baker cap, sleeve garters, sweater vest and tie, Sam makes a striking impression behind the bar. His mission is simple: provide a warm welcome; start a conversation; get a drink into your hand. As the Creative Bar Manager…...

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Earth Day 2024
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…...

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Market Garden Reawakening
Market Garden Reawakening

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…...

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Sustainable Stays Travel Guide
Sustainable Stays Travel Guide

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…...

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A Sustainable Renovation
A Sustainable Renovation

The historic market town of Charlbury can trace its roots back as far as the 7th century when it is thought to have been a monastic settlement. Its principal street names – Church Street, Market Street and Sheep Street –…...

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A Circular Ethos Reflected in Interior Design at The Fox
A Circular Ethos Reflected in Interior Design at The Fox

Our Head of Sustainability, talks us through one of the most exciting projects from our build at The Fox.

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Interiors & Artisan Craft
Interiors & Artisan Craft

When we started to think about the interiors for The Bell at Charlbury, I thought it would be a wonderful opportunity to work with, and draw attention to, some of Britain’s talented artisans and craftspeople....

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Farm & Field
Farm & Field

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…...

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Our restoration of The Fox
Our restoration of The Fox

A message from Carole Bamford.

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Sustainability at The Wild Rabbit
Sustainability at The Wild Rabbit

As the Cotswolds continues its autumnal transformation, our Head of Sustainability, Will Dennis, takes time to reflect on some of our own changes happening at The Wild Rabbit.

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