Christmas is the perfect time to enjoy a touch of luxury. As families and friends get together, the season offers a great excuse to enjoy Christmas luxury in the form of delicious food and drink, good company, and of course, warm and comfortable surroundings. There are many ways you can make the most of your special getaway, and whether youve booked for Christmas or are looking to book an escape another time this winter, a stay in a Jigsaw Holidays property will have everything you need.
Catch up in comfort
One of the best things about getting together during the festive season is the chance to catch up with friends and family. Our spacious Jigsaw cottages have everything you need for Christmas luxury in the Cotswolds meaning you can enjoy quality time with your nearest and dearest without fighting for space around the table or for a seat in the living room! Our newest property, Millstone Cottage, is situated in beautiful Bourton-on-the-Water, and sleeps 11, making it ideal for groups of friends or families to come together. With a roaring fire, roomy bedrooms and plenty of bathrooms to share, you wont need to leave this cosy Cotswold cottage during your visit. Meanwhile, Gardeners Cottage in Shipton-Under-Wychwood offers a taste of luxury for smaller groups, sleeping 6. It has two warming wood burning stoves and a wonderful living space to help you catch up on the years events in style. Getting together for a little escape can be the ideal way to reconnect with people you dont get to see very often, and the perfect excuse to start some new traditions too!
Classic traditions in your personal hideaway
Everyone has their own Christmas traditions, and whether its board games and snacks or charades around the fire, you can enjoy them in your home from home with Jigsaw. Jigsaw properties provide the ultimate backdrop for your getaway ideal for family photos to commemorate your time together, whilst also being conveniently located for long walks in the country. Our properties provide access to some of the best walking routes in the Cotswolds, ideal for a post-dinner walk or a group outing to work up your appetite. Elkstones is the perfect property to enjoy Christmas luxury in the Cotswolds or a winter break with your loved ones. The grounds are impressive, with large living spaces, an indoor swimming pool, sauna and a cinema room offering mod cons the whole family will enjoy. The property even has a helicopter landing pad for those wishing to arrive in style! Elkstones also features a Halle & Voight baby grand piano, perfect for those who are fortunate enough to have a pianist in the family. You can all come together, sing some festive songs and get into the Christmas spirit. It sleeps 10 within 5 large, stylishly-decorated bedrooms, so theres plenty of space for everyone.
Festive feasting with friends and family
Eating and drinking is all part of the festive fun. A luxurious self-catering Cotswolds break offers plenty of flexibility when it comes to dining. Whipping up a meal is fun and easy with Jigsaws fully-equipped kitchens, and if everyone pitches in itll make for a fun group activity too. Meanwhile the Cotswolds is home to some fantastic restaurants which make great locations for eating out as a group. Winter can be a particularly busy time so its best to book any meals out in advance. Springfield House has a wonderful kitchen with a large island area which makes it perfect for preparing and cooking up big family meals. From party food to turkeys with all the trimmings, you can then move to the dining hall which has a beautiful warming wood burning stove and enough room for up to 14 to dine. Sleeping 12, its a charming property to enjoy over the festive period. Wolds End House is another stylish property suitable for 8. Whilst the propertys fabulous outdoor dining space may not get much use during the colder months, the dining room has an inviting fire and plenty of charm to serve up some tasty meals. The property is also located near some of Chipping Campdens best restaurants including Eight Bells, Huxleys and Michaels Mediterranean which are all great choices for group meals if youd rather be cooked for than cook during your stay.
Special touches to add Christmas luxury in Jigsaw properties
At Jigsaw we like to ensure our guests enjoy a special experience, and for true Christmas luxury in the Cotswolds, our little extras can help make your stay truly unforgettable. Rather than worry about designated drivers or working out transport arrangements, we can arrange taxi services for your entire stay to help make it that bit easier to get around. Meanwhile our concierge service can help you arrange various activities, book tickets and more to help ensure everything about your visit goes smoothly. Parents can benefit from childcare in the evenings if the adults would like to visit the local pubs and restaurants, ensuring a relaxing time for all. One of our most popular added extras is our catering service. If you are a party of 4 people or more, you can choose our food delivery services and enjoy easy to prepare, delicious meals brought fresh from local suppliers straight to your door. Parties of 8 or more can opt to enjoy a meal cooked on-site by a top chef and served to you in the property. This is ideal if youd prefer to unwind, enjoy the company of your fellow guests, and make the most of your Jigsaw property. It also means therell be no arguments over the washing up! Our chefs can prepare a special menu according to your preferences, ideal if you have vegetarians or any people with allergies in your group. The Old Brewery, located near Stow-on-the-Wold is a wonderful property to enjoy some Christmas luxury, and is definitely a sight to see during the winter months. It sleeps 8 and has everything for families and groups to enjoy a luxury escape. Meanwhile Holly Cottage near Broadway offers a luxury break for two, allowing couples to enjoy our concierge and taxi service from your own personal hideaway. We're told regularly by guests that a stay in a Jigsaw property is always a welcome way to spend the holidays and indulge in some Christmas luxury. Getting together for a group getaway means everyone can relax and enjoy the festivities, without having to worry about who's turn it is to host each year. For those of you who prefer to spend Christmas at home but like the idea of going away over New Year, you can enjoy a late winter gathering with your loved ones to keep the holiday spirit going into early January too. Our team will be happy to do whatever we can to make your stay extra special, and give you a Cotswolds Christmas luxury stay that you won't forget. Our Cotswold cottages are very popular choices for Christmas and New Year and do tend to book up well in advance (often as early as January and February), so if you are tempted in experiencing some Jigsaw Christmas luxury it's worth planning ahead to avoid disappointment. Explore our full range of cottages and if there's anything at all that we can assist you with, please don't hesitate to get in touch.