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Christmas Craft Weekend in the Cotswolds

Harrington House

■ Location: Cotswolds

■ Duration: 3 nights at an HF Country House

■ Availability : Dec 2027

■ Itineraries available: 1

■ Board Type: Full Board

Non-members From

£599

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Members From

£569

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Embrace your creative side and get into the festive spirit with a Christmas Craft Weekend in the Cotswolds. Stay three nights at Harrington House, our Grade-II listed retreat in the beautiful town of Bourton-the-Water and enjoy morning or afternoon craft sessions plus free time to explore the stunning countryside surroundings on self-guided walks. Led by expert tutors Emma and Melinda from local craft hub Larkswold, fun workshops cover festive block printing and Christmas wreath making, and you’ll leave with creations guaranteed to give your home a wow-factor festive feel.

Accommodation

HF Country House
You get the best of all worlds at this Grade II-listed retreat just a skip away from the heart of Bourton-on-the-Water – the impossibly pretty Cotswolds town with chocolate-box cottages, old-fashioned tearooms, and low-arched stone bridges that span the River Windrush. Not only will you be within walking distance of the Cotswold Motoring Museum, the Model Village, and Birdland Wildlife Park & Gardens, but it’s an easy drive from village beauties Broadway and Bibury. For walkers and hikers, there’s no shortage of thrills, especially for those keen to explore the well-trodden trails and paths around the Windrush Valley, Lower and Upper Slaughter, Gloucestershire Way, Cotswold Way, and Monarch Way.
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What You’ll Love

  • Creating a beautiful Christmas wreath and festive block printed items to take home  

  • Learning skills from expert tutors, who will guide you through creating your piece from start to finish 

  • Sharing inspiration and ideas with fellow crafters 

  • Getting into the creative spirit with like-minded guests 

What's Included

  • Comfortable en-suite accommodation in our country house

  • Cream tea on arrival day

  • Cooked or continental breakfast every morning

  • Daily packed lunches

  • Three-course evening meals, plus tea & coffee

  • Expert tuition and all necessary equipment/materials for the given craft workshops

  • Easy-to-follow routes, maps, and information available in our Discovery Point if you want to explore independently

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Itinerary

Itinerary

Check-in at the hotel is available from 16:00. If you are a member you can arrive at the house from 14:00. Enjoy a complimentary cream tea at 16:30 and meet other guests.

Craft Workshop:  

In this fun and rewarding block printing workshop, you’ll print lovely festive patterns onto a choice of objects. The creative process starts with trying layouts and pattern repeats in on scrap fabric, before you start on your actual items. You’ll love choosing colours and designing your layout, and at the end of the workshop you’ll have unique items handmade by you, to show off at home or give as gifts. You can choose to work with what’s provided or bring your own textile items with you to print on if you like.  Choose from: up to 6 napkins and a table runner; up to 4 tea towels or tote bags; or an apron plus two other items.  Additionally, you can print a Christmas stocking and as many cards as you like during the workshop. 

 

All materials and equipment are provided, and no experience is necessary as there will be a step-by-step demonstration of each stage. You will be allocated a morning or afternoon two to three-hour workshop session with one of our craft tutors, Melinda or Emma from Larkswold Creative Workshops. The rest of your time is free for you to do as you please. Perhaps explore the local area, or if you prefer, you could visit our dedicated Discovery Point to enjoy one of our self-guided walks.    

Craft Workshop:  

Spend time playing with design and decorations as you create your very own Christmas wreath with Melinda or Emma from Larkswold Creative Workshops. All the materials, equipment and tuition will be provided for you to make a festive Christmas wreath using fresh foliage and a choice of gorgeous festive decorations such as dried citrus fruit, pinecones, ribbons and cinnamon sticks, which are so evocative of the season. Come away with a beautiful wreath that will be much admired by friends and neighbours when it graces your front door!  

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before making your way home.

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Accommodation

Harrington House

You get the best of all worlds at this Grade II-listed retreat just a skip away from the heart of Bourton-on-the-Water – the impossibly pretty Cotswolds town with chocolate-box cottages, old-fashioned tearooms, and low-arched stone bridges that span the River Windrush. Not only will you be within walking distance of the Cotswold Motoring Museum, the Model Village, and Birdland Wildlife Park & Gardens, but it’s an easy drive from village beauties Broadway and Bibury. For walkers and hikers, there’s no shortage of thrills, especially for those keen to explore the well-trodden trails and paths around the Windrush Valley, Lower and Upper Slaughter, Gloucestershire Way, Cotswold Way, and Monarch Way.

A warm welcome
We want you to feel comfortable from the moment you arrive. You’ll find a welcome pack in your room with guest registration forms, menus, order forms for dinners and picnic lunches, the Wi-Fi password, and the front door code. Our houses are locked at night, so we recommend noting the Duty Manager’s number on arrival in case of an emergency (or getting locked out). 

Evening entertainment

While evening entertainment varies from house to house, HF Holidays Inter-House Quiz night held after dinner on Wednesdays is a weekly staple. Your HF Holidays leader may be around for tips on guided and self-guided waking routes as well as visit-worthy local attractions.

Walks talks 
Our HF Holidays walk leaders host guided walking information briefings before dinner on guided walking holiday arrival days. This is followed by a group Walks Talk for information on the following day’s guided walks (held before dinner every evening). Self-guided walking guests are, of course, welcome.  

The walking day
Prior to setting off on guided walks, your HF Holidays Leader will run you through a short safety briefing. There’s also an up-to-date weather forecast on display at the house to ensure you have appropriate clothing and footwear. If you choose to do your own walks or are on a self-guided walking holiday, we ask that you please complete an Independent Walker Card each day. These can be found near the Discovery Point in the house. 

You are welcome to check in from 4pm at the earliest. HF Members can check in earlier, from 2pm. On arrival, you’ll enjoy a complimentary cream tea and get to meet your fellow guests, our HF Holidays Leaders, and the rest of the friendly team. Check out 10am.

•  27 well-appointed guest rooms  •  Exclusive occupancy: 36 guests minimum •  Check in from 4:00pm • For members check in from 2:00pm • Full-board (including cream tea on arrival)  •  Free Wi-Fi  •  Free on-site parking  •  Boot room and drying room  •  Travel cot  •  Discovery Point offering a wide range of local area maps, route guides, and information for self-guided walks  •  Books and games to borrow  •  Licensed bar  •  Two lounges  •  Walled garden and croquet lawn  •  Landscaped grounds  •  Electric vehicle charging point - Please note, you will need to bring your own cables to use this EV charging point Visit England - Guest Accommodation 

Seasonal dining, tailored for you

Our team of skilled chefs design our dinner menus to showcase the best of each season, from warming winter comfort food to vibrant summer dishes, including vegetarian, vegan  and high-protein options. We also source fruit and vegetables within a  40-mile radius of each house, open every break with a Chef’s Special menu inspired by dishes and flavours of the local area, and are able to adapt dishes to suit special dietary requirements.

Welcome Cream Tea

What better way to start your stay than with a cream tea, served fresh on arrival to make you feel instantly at home.  A quintessentially English tradition, our scones are baked in-house and served with preserves and clotted cream, providing the perfect opportunity to meet fellow walkers.

A hearty breakfast to start the day

Start the day with a freshly-prepared cooked breakfast  and a wide choice from our continental buffet, including  hot drinks, juices and fresh fruit. Our team offer a quick  and friendly service, leaving you fuelled and ready for your day’s adventures.

Our famous picnic lunch

Our personalised picnic lunches are perfect for a day out walking, ready to enjoy when hunger strikes. Choose from a large selection of fresh sandwiches and salads, freshly baked cakes and snacks, including the ever-popular Freddos chocolate bar! Everything is designed to fit neatly into your rucksack, and all of the packaging we provide is recyclable or compostable.

3-course evening meals

Our à la carte evening menus feature a wide choice of starters, mains, and desserts, made with seasonal ingredients and, wherever possible, herbs and vegetables from our own gardens. Shared around sociable tables, dinners are relaxed occasions, with drinks available to order at the table or from the bar, and a traditional Sunday roast to round off the week.

Designed with your comfort in mind, Harrington House has 27 well-appointed guest rooms available in three categories: Classic, Premium, and Superior. 

Classic Rooms are comfortable en-suite guest rooms, ideal for a peaceful night's sleep. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, tea and coffee-making facilities, toiletries (hand wash, shampoo, and shower gel), and a TV. 

Premium Rooms are more spacious en-suite guest rooms*. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, tea and coffee-making facilities, toiletries (hand wash, shampoo, body lotion, shower gel), and a 32-inch TV. Extras include bathrobes, slippers.

Superior Rooms are even more spacious en-suite guest rooms offering upgraded views of the surroundings*. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, tea and coffee-making facilities, toiletries (hand wash, shampoo, body lotion, shower gel), and a 32-inch TV. Extras include bathrobes, slippers.

We love: Rooms 1 and 2 on the first floor for their master bedrooms, original Palladian design, and lovely views. Room 24 in the Windrush Cottage is a large twin room with its own private garden.  

The Choose Your Room service is available at our UK country houses, allowing you the option of choosing and confirming a specific room for an extra charge of £30 per room. This is subject to availability. Upgrade supplements apply. 

 

Room supplements

Superior Premium single Premium double/twin Choose your room
£25 pppn £20 pppn £20 pppn £30 per room

 

*Views and layout reflect each properties unique character and location 

For accessibility and assistance information, please contact our expert team on 020 3974 8865 or view the accessibility information online for Harrington House

Getting here

Address

Harrington House
Sherborne Street
Bourton-on-the-Water
Gloucestershire GL54 2BY

Tel: +44 (0)1451 821213

By train

The nearest station is Moreton-in-Marsh.  

However, the nearest mainline station is at Cheltenham Spa. 

Check National Rail for train times and routes. 

By taxi

From Moreton-in-Marsh, it’s a nine-mile journey taking 20 to 30 minutes.

From Cheltenham Spa, it’s an 18-mile journey taking 35 to 45 minutes.

For pricing, please contact Limozena taxis directly.

Limozena
You can pre-book a taxi from our recommended company, Limozena*. We recommend booking your taxi at least seven days in advance by contacting:

Tel: +44 (0)1451 820972
Email: denwalmsley@yahoo.co.uk

A return journey can be arranged on your behalf by the HF Holidays House Manager at Harrington House.

*Limozena is not owned or managed by HF Holidays.

By bus

The 801 bus goes from Moreton-in-Marsh to Bourton-on-the-Water and takes about 30 minutes. Alight next to the Edinburgh Woollen Mill Shop from where it’s a short walk to Harrington House.  

By car

There’s free car parking at Harrington House if you decide to drive. 

Directions 
From the A429 take the road into the centre of Bourton-on-the-Water. At the war memorial by the village green, turn into Sherborne Street. Cross the narrow bridge and continue to just before the road forks. You’ll find Harrington House on the left.  

By air

The nearest airport is London Heathrow Airport.

From the airport 
Take the train to London Paddington station from where there are direct trains to Moreton-in-Marsh, which takes just over two hours. Then you can get the bus or a taxi to Bourton-on-the-Water. 

More Information 

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  • Battery powered craft lamp
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  • Closed toe shoes
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Packing list

The UK has a famously unpredictable climate so it's best to be prepared for weather that’s sunny one minute and raining the next. To make it easier, here’s a list of items you should consider packing.

Essentials
For self-guided walking should you choose:

  • Suitable footwear such as waterproof walking boots that provide ankle support and good grip 
  • Waterproof and windproof jacket
  • Comfortable clothing (jeans & waterproof capes are not suitable) 
  • Mid-layer(s) to keep you warm. Fleeces make a good choice
  • Waterproof overtrousers 
  • Gloves and a warm hat
  • Rucksack with waterproof liner
  • Flask for hot drinks  
  • Water bottle (at least 1 litre capacity) 

Recommended
For crafting:

  • Battery powered craft lamp
  • Closed toe shoes

For self-guided walking should you choose:

  • Walking poles are useful, particularly for descents
  • Insect repellent
  • Sunglasses
  • Camera

Carbon Footprint

We see it as our responsibility to minimise our emissions, not just for this year but every year to come. Our work with sustainability experts, ecollective, has enabled us to measure our carbon footprint and create a strategy to reduce the carbon intensity of our product by 5% each year. Our ambition is to be net zero by 2040 – earlier if we can.

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Christmas Craft Weekend in the Cotswolds

Members save an additional £30 on this booking and get a range of other exclusive benefits. You can join during booking process. Read more about membership

2027

10 Dec - 13 Dec 2027

3 nights. Trip notes

Twin & double rooms

Non-members

£599

pp

Members

£569

pp
Single rooms

£629

pp

£599

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