Turning up the Heat: A day at Daylesford Cookery School
Daylesford Cookery School I was recently invited to attend a day at Daylesford Cookery School so that I could speak first-hand about it to all our wonderful guests. If you…
Dining in: hiring a chef for your cottage
In or out? Kingham has become the centre of a very foodie area. Pubs and restaurants for miles are very well known, and nowhere is more food conscious than the…
Kingham Village Fete: Meet the Outlaws
One of the many blessings of living in a vibrant village is the village fete. A focus for communities that brings everyone together for fun and frolics in a traditional…
White Plume Moth spotted here!
Because of the range of plants over the 5 acre garden of Kingham Cottages and the wildlife opportunities amongst the ponds, trees, shrubs and areas purposefully left relatively undisturbed, we…
Orchid Tree or Indian Bean Tree at Kingham Cottages?
The 5 acre gardens at Kingham Cottages have been developed over 20 years by Chris Stockwell and the enormously wide range of plants showcase his passion for gardening. One of the…
Fitting In
When designing the cottages it was important to us that we fitted in with the overall architecture and feel of the village. Buildings made to last should not just be…
The Pavilion
Here at Kingham Cottages, we hold a biennial sculpture show in the gardens of Kingham Lodge for charity (Sculpture at Kingham Lodge) and our most recent, in May 2018, hosted…
The Big Feastival at Alex James’ Farm near Kingham
Does The Big Feastival need an introduction? Oh, OK then. Started in 2011 on the farm of Alex James (made famous as bass guitarist in ‘80s band ‘Blur’) this mix…
At home with Kingham Cottages
Having lived in Kingham for over 20 years, Chris and Delphie built three of their five holiday cottages in 2011 on an abandoned building plot. They knew they wanted to…