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Cotswold Style’s 2023 Cotswold Gift Guide
2023 is coming to an end, which only means one thing, Mariah Carey and Christmas shopping! To save you time, and to make you’re the person everyone wants buy for them for Secret Santa, we’ve carefully selected the finest products from businesses based in the Cotswolds and presents to fit a Cotswold lifestyle. This way you have more time to enjoy the real pleasures of Christmas, drinking Mulled Wine and watching Love Actually. We’ve split the gifts into 4 different categories; Drinks, Experiences, Homeware & Wellness and Gift Sets and Hampers.
BY ARCHIE CAWTHRA
16 December 2023
Drinks
If you are a frequent reader of Cotswold Style, you’ll know there is nothing we love more than the local drinks brands. The Cotswolds is home to many drink producers, from incredible beer and cider, to delicious Gin and Spirits. We’ve gathered our favourite local businesses making amazing drinks which are perfect for a tasty present.
GIN LIQUEUR
Winter Gin Liqueur by The Reverend Hubert
The Reverend Hubert’s award-winning Winter Gin Liqueur is distinctive, original, balanced and smooth. Bursting with aromatic notes of dried fruit, winter spices from Sri Lanka and the freshest orange and lemon zest from the Amalfi coast. It handcrafted in the Cotswolds using real fruit.
50cl 27% ABV
£35.99
SHANDY
Shandy Shack Christmas Gift Pack
Looking for a canny gift for your friend/family member? Hopefully this'll do the trick. The gift pack includes four cans of our tasty shandy and a dinky 330ml glass.
Choose from four different, delicious combinations of their shandies. Now including the limited edition seasonal shandy, Shanda's Little Helper. A festive take on their Elderflower Lager Top to bring some Christmas cheer this year. Yule love it.
330ml 2.5% ABV
£15.99
GIN
Sloe Gin by British Polo Gin
British Polo Sloe Gin is bursting with panache thanks to the hearty inclusion of hand foraged sloe berries ripened on British hedgerows in the Autumnal sunshine. With half the sugar content of regular sloe gins, British Polo Sloe Gin is far less syrupy than its counterparts. This means that it mixes exceptionally well with fizz or Ginger beer and a lime wedge in the Summer
Distilled with the classic winter spices of cinnamon, star anise and cloves, this gin really does deliver the taste of a British Christmas. In Winter the sloe can be readily enjoyed as the ultimate fireside tipple or neat as a winning country pursuit Winter warmer.
70cl 25% ABV
£38.99
GIN
Sloe Gin by Ramsbury Estate
The finest wheat, grown on their quintessential estate in the ancient Wiltshire landscape. That’s at the heart of the unique flavour profile of the Ramsbury Sloe Gin.
They hand pick our wild Sloe’s from their farm for natural flavourings.
Every bottle’s heritage is traceable back to its single field of origin. It’s crafted Gin with an English accent.
70cl 30% ABV
£36.00
LIQUEUR
Cream Liqueur by Cotswolds Distillery
Made by mixing their new make single malt spirit with fresh cream, the Cotswolds Cream Liqueur is wonderfully rich and silky with notes of vanilla and butterscotch.
700ml 17% ABV
£26.00
RUM
Smoked Botanical Rum by Beaufort Spirit
Highly aromatic, characterful spiced rum to be sipped over ice, mixed in contemporary cocktails, or used in classic rum and mixer combinations, bringing deep smoky complexity.
A blend of three rums – three year Old Dominican republic (column still), Jamaican high-ester funk (pot still), and Caribbean white rum (pot and column blend).
Infused with three British botanicals, elderflower, gorse and oats, and oak smoked for the duration of three tides.
70cl 40% ABV
£35.00
VODKA
BLACKLION Vodka
BLACKLION rare sheep’s milk vodka is all farmed, fermented and distilled in the Cotswolds. It is a crisp, full-bodied and flavourful vodka with warming afternotes and an impossibly smooth finish.
BLACKLION’s unique and much-awarded flavour, including hints of edelweiss, all comes from the fermenting and triple distilling of the sugars-rich whey left over after cheese-making – whey that would otherwise go to waste. Milk for the process comes from the vodka farm’s much loved flock of Black Lions.
BLACKLION should be served sub zero, straight from the freezer over ice, as a delicious sipping vodka or enjoyed in a signature BLACKLION cocktail.
70cl 40% ABV
£55.00
WHISKEY
Honey Whiskey by Beeble
A warming, mellow and floral drink with the perfect balance of lingering sweetness. Rich and deep, yet light and moreish.
Their bees work closely with a family run distillery in Perthshire. The distillery hand-pick their barley and delicately combine it with yeast, catalysing the fermentation process. The barrel aged scotch is then blended using honey from their Wiltshire hives to form a smooth and rich spirit with the perfect touch of natural sweetness.
50cl 30% ABV
£32.00
GIN
Dry Gin by The Boutique Distillery
The Boutique Distillery’s award winning fine Dry Gin is made wholly by them in their small Eco Distillery infused with 13 of their sustainably sourced botanicals and pure Malvern Spring Water. The gin is very bright and fresh with characters of Juniper, Red Grapefruit, Chamomile, New Zealand Fijoa, Coriander and a hint of Cardamom on the nose.
50cl 45% ABV
£39.95
Experiences
An experience somewhere isn’t the most common Christmas present, but usually the one that people enjoy the most. There are plenty of great experiences in the Cotswolds from Pub meals and night stays to distillery tours. We’ve gathered the best experiences in the Cotswolds for you to buy someone’s present of the year.
STAY
Unique Homestays Gift Voucher
Give the gift of roaming; from idling over Cotswold hills to sinking into copper tubs to looking out on a winter morning from the doors of Britain’s secret country cottages, gift vouchers for a Unique Homestays break are an honest offering for Unique Folk, from Unique Folk. Choose from an e-voucher or a luxury gift card that’s 100% biodegradable and compostable.
https://www.uniquehomestays.com/gift-vouchers-purchase.asp
STAY
Boutique Retreats Gift Voucher
Since 2007 Boutique Retreats has been catering a heavenly collection of luxury retreats, set in unique locations across the UK. Between the team, they share over 40 years of experience in the holiday letting business, ensuring a luxury boutique getaway for each of their guests.
They own a range of cottages in the Cotswolds, each one stunning with it’s own unique personality. What better present to give someone then a break to the country, Cotswolds style!
https://boutique-retreats.co.uk/gift-vouchers.aspx
TOUR
Cotswolds Distillery Tour and Tasting
Come and join Cotswolds Distillery at their distillery in Stourton for one of their award-winning Tour & Tastings! The tour begins with a short video which highlights the Cotswolds Distillery story and traditional production methods. Shortly after, they’ll take you around their distillery and cask warehouse whilst giving you a detailed account of how they craft their award-winning spirits, where you’ll be able to see (and smell!) the processes in action. At the end of the tour, you'll get to sample their range of spirits and liqueurs.
https://www.cotswoldsdistillery.com/products/tour-tasting
STAY
Cotswolds Hotel Stay
The Cotswolds is full of incredible hotel, and is No1 on the list for people wanting to visit rural Britain, Cotswolds style! Here are five amazing hotels we recommend:
Thyme at Southrop Manor, Southrop
The Fish Hotel, Broadway
The Painswick, Painswick
Lygon Arms, Broadway
Cowley Manor, Cowley
PUBS
Cotswolds Pub Meal
The Cotswolds is home to the UK’s finest pubs, from fine dining to having a pint by the fire, there is something for everyone! Here are five amazing pubs we recommend:
The Swan, Southrop
The Bell, Langford
The Double Red Duke, Clanfield
The Fox, Oddington
The Bull, Charlbury
For more pubs, visit our Cosiest Cotswold pubs guide by clicking here.
COOK
Cookery School
If you are buying for a cooking enthusiast or even someone who enjoys a good meal, we’d recommend booking a session at a Cotswolds cookery school. We’d recommend:
Daylesford Cookery School
Thyme Cookery School
The Foodworks Cookery School
Homeware & Wellness
The Cotswolds has lots of homeware and wellness brands based in the region. Not only do they make their products in the Cotswolds but they make products that are perfect for a Cotswolds lifestyle.
WELLNESS
Hand Wash by 100 Acres
The 100 acres heavenly, natural, moisturising hand wash transforms a repetitive, everyday task into a fragrant escape to a hundred acres of wild, verdant English countryside.
Aromatic lemon myrtle is mingled with luscious grapefruit, layered on top of sun-drenched rose geranium, herbaceous lavender, verdant roman chamomile and a touch of fresh, green rose.
A truly exquisite, rich scent that's so refreshing, you'll feel like you've just run wild through a hundred acres of heavenly English countryside. The best part? It'll leave your hands and bathroom richly perfumed long after use.
£29.00 https://100acres.co.uk/products/hand-wash-400ml?variant=32890421674064
BLANKETS
Wool Blanket by Arbourfield
A beautiful textured wool blanket made in Britain. Ideal for inside or outside on a dry day.
£65.00 https://www.arbourfield.com/shop/wool-blanket
BAUBLE
Cotswolds Bauble by Melissa Wilkes
Escape to the Cotswolds this festive season with the Melissa Wilkes delicately illustrated stag and pheasant bauble.
Perfect for those who cherish the countryside, this bauble will transport you to a winter wonderland.
Handcrafted in England, this exquisite fine bone china bauble comes complete with a lush forest green velvet ribbon and an individual white and gold gift box, destined to become a treasured heirloom in your family for generations to come.
£22.00 https://www.melissawilkes.co.uk/products/christmas-bauble-the-cotswolds
WELLNESS
Breathing Balm by Bertioli
Enriched with healing botanical essential oils that create a scent rooted in wild spaces, the Bertioli Breathing Balm promotes deep breathing, helping you to switch off the body's stress response and in doing so, harness the myriad of wellbeing effects on both body and mind.
Designed to use any time, any place, apply to wrists, chest or neck, breathe deeply and instil calm and focus of both body and mind.
The water meadow scent is created by carefully blending botanical essential oils. With water mint and apple blossom at its heart, it also includes the essential oils of camomile, rosemary & eucalyptus that encourage deep breathing provide focus for the mind and promote clarity of thought.
£45.00 https://bertioli.co.uk/products/water-meadow-breathing-balm-100ml
CHRISTMAS
Christmas Crackers by Bertioli
Bertioli's Christmas crackers are an essential to any seasonal spread. Arranged elegantly as a single cracker on a festive table setting or layered abundantly in a big basket, they will build anticipation as to what lies inside.
Hands off until everyone is ready, then one, two, three...PULL!
In each box, there is a collection of miniature Bertioli Beauty gifts but who will have a Willy Wonka moment and find the hidden Golden Tickets?
Included in each box of 6 are:
- 2 x Bertioli Breathing Balm 10ml
- 2 x Bertioli Miniature Candle 35g
- 2 x Bertioli Bath Salts 30g
£95.00 https://bertioli.co.uk/products/bertioli-christmas-crackers-tray
FLASKS
The Westminster Hip Flask by Fairfax & Favor
Take your tipple on tour in the Westminster, the ultra-stylish hip flask for discerning lovers of the outdoors. Holding up to 5oz of your beverage of choice, this distinguished accessory is the perfect way to take a sneaky snifter out into the field. Whether you’re walking or stalking, hunting or punting, its luxurious croc print leather and stainless steel is guaranteed to look the part.
£50.00 https://www.fairfaxandfavor.com/products/the-westminster-hip-flask-conker-brown
WELLNESS
Hand Cream by Beeble
A fast absorbing hand cream enriched with notes of rose geranium, honey and lavender, leaving hardworking hands feeling beautifully soft and hydrated.
The perfect luxury gift for Christmas, Mother's day, Valentines or a loved ones birthday.
£15.00 https://beeble.buzz/products/hand-cream
DECORATIONS
Sloe Gin Christmas Decoration by Daylesford
A hand made decoration for your Christmas tree. Celebrating Christmas’ signature gin.
£12.50 https://www.daylesford.com/shop/christmas/christmas-at-home/christmas-decorations/sloe-gin-bottle-christmas-decoration
Gift Sets & Hampers
Treat your loved one to a box of goodness. Each of the hampers and gift sets we personally selected are filled with products that will be the highlight of their Christmas!
WELLNESS
Bathing Gift Box by Bertioli
The bathing gift set is the perfect present for the eco-conscious loved one who would like to slow down and re-connect with nature. Bertioli products, inspired by the Water Meadows at Thyme, will transport you to wild spaces and immerse you in the scents of nature.
Luxurious and effective, this collection offers a simple and elegant solution to every day bathing, eliminating throwaway plastic and significantly reducing our personal carbon footprint.
The start set includes:
- Bath Salts 100g
- Double wick Candle 300g
- 100ml Breathing Balm
£95.00 https://bertioli.co.uk/products/the-bertioli-bathing-gift-box
WELLNESS
Ultimate 100 Acres Gift Box
This gorgeous gift set contains the most luxurious collection of the best-selling, heavenly smelling 100 Acres treats. Everything they need to add some serious luxury to their bathroom. The ultimate gift, every product will ensure their skin and home smells heavenly for many months to come. Made in the UK from the finest natural ingredients.
£166.00 https://100acres.co.uk/collections/seasonal-gifting/products/the-ultimate-100-acres-gift-set
HAMPER
Love and Joy Hamper by Daylesford
Celebrate Christmas with treats to enjoy now and keepsakes to treasure forever.
£130.00 https://www.daylesford.com/shop/hampers-gifts/hampers/drink/love-and-joy-hamper
DRINKS
Gift Set by Beeble
The ultimate Beeble gift.
The perfect way to upgrade your chosen honey spirit to a bee-autiful box complete with two elegant Beeble etched dram glasses.
£45.00 https://beeble.buzz/collections/beeble-bundles/products/beeble-gift-box
DRINKS
Festive Four by Gin in a Tin
Wonderfully novel and super cute, the baby tins full of delicious gin are an ideal gift to say Merry Christmas to someone you hold dear.
Beautifully presented in their signature blue or powder pink boxes, they have designed the gift set around the festive season.
£20.00 https://www.gininatin.co.uk/product/gin-gift-set-of-four-christmas-gins/
HAMPER
Cotswold Cheese and Wine Hamper by Daylesford
A delightful assortment of favourite cheeses from our Creamery, along with moreish savoury biscuits, fruity chutney and a full-bodied, fruity red wine.
£105.00 https://www.daylesford.com/shop/hampers-gifts/gifts/guest-gift-edits/donna-hay-gift-guide/cotswold-cheese-wine-hamper
GIN
Cotswold Cheese and Wine Hamper by Daylesford
The perfect gift for the gin lover in your life, the Miniature Gin Trio Gift Set includes three 50ml bottles of some of our favourite gins:
Cotswolds Dry Gin: A delectable blend of nine carefully considered botanicals, including lavender from here in the Cotswolds.
Cotswolds Old Tom Gin: Our Cotswolds Old Tom Gin has sweet notes of fresh orange peel, subtle ginger spice and warm hints of cardamom.
Cotswolds Hedgerow Gin: The Cotswolds Hedgerow Gin combines the award-winning Cotswolds Dry Gin with the finest handpicked local fruit and berries, including an assortment of sloes, bullace, damsons and blackberries. Beautifully fragrant with notes of sweet blackberry and baked plums.
£18.00 https://www.cotswoldsdistillery.com/products/miniature-gin-trio-gift-set
SHANDY
Christmas Gift Box by Shandy Shack
Looking for a canny gift for your friend/family member? Hopefully this'll do the trick. Shandy Shack gift packs include four cans of their tasty shandy and a dinky 330ml glass.
£15.99 https://www.shandyshack.co.uk/products/gift-pack