Experience England As a Local: Luxury Self-Catering in the UK Holiday Cottages
Let us start from afar: what is the aim and purpose of traveling? As simple as it seems, this question may have many answers. Some people travel for business and pay very little attention to their surroundings, as long as it provides them with all the necessary tools to perform their work duties. Others are looking for the best holiday destination and focus on comfort (and some local experience), and luxury hotels serve their needs.
However, there are travellers who believe that the essence of travel is not limited to sightseeing or spending a summer in better climate; for them, living as locals do is what makes it special and worth all the money and effort put into planning their trip. These are the travellers that will appreciate the unique opportunity provided by luxury self-catering in the UK holiday cottages.
Spending your holidays with luxury self-catering in the UK means just that: enjoying life in the English countryside praised in numerous works of literature and film as a local; discovering that “other you” in suggested circumstances, just as the Method actors do.
It does require a bit of adventurousness and willing to discover life to the fullest; but it is all worth it. This doesn’t mean lowering your standards and compromising comfort for unique experience as long as you choose wisely. Luckily, there’s an opportunity to get luxury self-catering in the UK while enjoying all the perks and benefits of living as a local in the English countryside.
A Perfect English Getaway: Luxury Self-Catering at Cotswolds
Imagine iconic English scenery, with green rolling hills, stone cottages and the welcoming shade of ages old beech woods. This is Cotswolds, the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) at the heart of south central England spanning across six counties. For centuries it has inspired poets, artists, and composers; this is the England from iconic books and movies that keeps attracting tourists and holidaymakers from all over the world.
Think of cosy honey-coloured stone cottages among the gardens in full bloom; the epitome of Englishness: this is what you will find in Bruern, an English hamlet hidden in the rolling hills of West Oxfordshire.
“We return to Bruern Cottages each year…it really is a gorgeous place. Ideal for families and couples.”
Once a site of Cistercian abbey, it now offers 12 luxury self-catering cottages in the UK that provide you with the opportunity to explore the English country lifestyle without compromising your comfort.
The cottages at Bruern are conveniently located in close proximity to all the major attractions, such as the ancient university city of Oxford with its world-class museums and entertainment, and hiking trails in the Cotswolds.
Enjoy the Comfort and Authenticity of Luxury Self-Catering in the UK
The holiday cottages in Bruern are unique in the services they provide. Not only can they boast the stunning views and easy access to all the major attractions in the area; they also provide world-class spa services: specialists in reflexology and massage work on site; the guests at Bruern Luxury Cottages also enjoy an indoor heated pool with a sundeck with entrance to the garden. Those who take their exercise routine seriously can make use of the gym with all the necessary equipment, such as running and rowing machines, cross trainer, free weights, and more.
The cottages at Bruern can accommodate from 2 to 14 people; all of them are furnished with the traditional style and elegance of an English country home, including the state of the art kitchens that help you get that unique “home away from home” experience. Treat yourself to the local specialties. You’ll get the first taste of the local food with the Welcome Basket, provided free of charge upon arrival. It includes locally sourced sausages and bacon; cheeses and dairy; preserves and baked goods. They will spark your culinary creativity and are essential to your experience of the luxury self-catering holiday in the English countryside.
“The cottages have stunning interiors and come equipped with everything from luxury toiletries, board games, kitchen utensils to satisfy the best of chefs and more books than you could read in a lifetime.”
Forget about mundane supermarket voyages: buying local produce from local suppliers brings grocery shopping to a whole new level. And that is exactly what makes self-catering in the English countryside so appealing: you get to meet the people that virtually produce the food that you cook for your loved ones; it shortens the distance and help you feel your ties to this land and what it can offer.
Of course, this doesn’t mean you must spend your vacation in the kitchen. Take your time to explore the local dining scene. There are many pubs and restaurants in the area that are happy to cater to your needs. After all, pub culture and eating out are as much a part of the English countryside lifestyle as cooking a tasty meal from locally sourced products.
“Peaceful location, excellent welcome hamper of local food, attention to detail, clean and beautifully decorated/presented.”
That’s the beauty of staying at Bruern luxury holiday cottages: having it your own way. Whether you want to have that special “eat, pray, love” moments or enjoy whatever the Cotswolds has to offer, you can always find what you’re looking for here. After all, a hearty meal is called hearty for a reason: no matter what the dictionaries may say, it is a meal cooked with your whole heart put into it. And we here at Bruern may assure you that you’re wholeheartedly welcome here.
We are also sure that you will never forget your holiday in the Cotswolds. It’s not just about food, although we have much to offer; it’s that we here understand your needs. To paraphrase our famous neighbour, to feast or not to feast, that is a question, but, you know, decision-making is so much easier on a full stomach.