As the weather starts to improve, a countryside staycation could be the perfect way to welcome the new season. With plenty of stunning natural surroundings, country walks and breathtaking estates, experience the Cotswolds whilst staying in our luxury holiday cottage as spring begins to blossom. Located on the Cotswold Way, Monks Mill Barn holiday cottage [...]
Monks Mill Barn, our luxury holiday cottage, is nestled into a country valley in the South Cotswolds. For anyone who has stayed before, you’ll be familiar with the quiet fluttering of nature, the fresh country air and the unbeatable comfort of our self-catered luxury cottage. For many of our guests, their escape to the country [...]
Back in 1966, The Cotswolds was designated as an AONB (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) by the Government in power at the time. Then in 1990, the area by which the AONB in The Cotswold covered was extended further and now a total of 768 square miles (1,900 square kilometers) of this part of the [...]
In 1966, the Cotswolds was declared an area of outstanding natural beauty (A.O.N.B) and from the moment you are welcomed by its leafy boundaries, it is immediately clear why. From mystical woodland to softly rolling fields and meandering footpaths to cosy hamlets, the Cotswolds is a special place that those staying at Monks Mill Barn [...]
The Cotswolds has long held its place as a luxury retreat from the hustle and bustle of the everyday. Its endless rolling fields, cosy country villages and meandering walking trails make the Cotswolds the perfect place to escape to this spring. At Monks Mill Barn, we welcome up to four guests at a time to [...]
The Falcon The Falcon Steakhouse is situated just over one mile away from Monks Mill Barn in the beautiful town of Wotton-under-Edge. The Falcon is a popular steakhouse with the locals due to the pleasant ambience and excellent food all of which is locally sourced at the nearby family farm a mere 10 miles from [...]
With Valentine’s Day just round the corner, love is in the air and couples all over the World are prepping for a special weekend getaway. Some celebrating an anniversary, some getting engaged, other simply because. Whatever your reason is, a romantic weekend away is the perfect way to focus all your energy onto each other [...]
The Cotswolds is one of the most stunning areas of the UK, pulling people in from around the world to visit on holiday to experience the picturesque surroundings and take a break from the rat race of everyday life. It’s also a great place to bring the kids with large open green spaces for them [...]
The Cotswolds in the south west of England has a unique history and culture, including plenty of castles and great houses you can visit during your stay. All fantastically beautiful, these great places have all been an important part of history over the centuries and offer a fun day out for the entire family. If [...]
Wotton Under Edge Things To Do Wotton-Under-Edge is a lively and vibrant town on the Cotswold Way, halfway between Bristol and Gloucester and is part of the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. With a wide range of independent shops, historic attractions and great places to eat, we sure you’ll love spending time in this [...]