"Sweetly scented roses, clouds of nepeta and clipped yew, at first glance the Ox Barn Yard garden at Thyme appears typical of so many in the Cotswolds. Yet closer examination reveals something far more interesting." 

Words and photos by Mandy Bradshaw

“I’m the very first guest whisked off to the bothy to experience its founding signature treatment. Inside, it’s reminiscent of a Roman bath or even a luxury hammam - all warm stone opening onto a tiled courtyard with a trickling fountain and an outdoor fireplace .” - By Rose Van Cutsem for Tatler Magazine

From Country Life magazine, a delicious dessert with a Mediterranean twist, Charlie's upside-down cake uses olive oil and orange in place of the pineapple you remember from childhood.

“Spring Blossom lights up the pathways, gardens and orchards at Thyme in Southrop, promising an abundant harvest of fruits as the season matures ”

Words by Vivienne Hambly, photographs by Sussie Bell

“As the season gathers pace, Victoria bowser and her team are hard at work in the kitchen garden at Thyme, sowing and planting to meet the chef’s needs- including some of their more unusual requests.”

Words by Vivienne Hambly, photographs by Sussie Bell

“Set amid a landscape of breathtaking natural beauty, Thyme is one of the Cotswolds’ most elegant country retreats, where the abundant kitchen garden provides inspiration for our new nine-part series on growing your own produce.”

Words by Vivienne Hambly, photographs by Sussie Bell

“Where to go for the finest hotel spa treatments.” By Ruth Doherty

“Sauna, steam, champers, done.” By Elle Beauty Team

A round up of press from January 2022

Read Maria Shollenbarger’s account of Thyme’s Meadow Spa in The Financial Times: “The ticks-many-boxes proposition that is Thyme, in the Cotswolds, is a hard one to beat.”

Read Susan D’Arcy’s review of Thyme’s Meadow Spa in The Times: “Kicking of with Thyme in the Cotswolds, Susan d’Arcy selects the spas that will leave you feeling relaxed”