March 26, 2026

The Cotswolds in Bloom: Premium Homeowners, Evan and Scott

Spring in the Cotswolds has a way of settling you into a different rhythm. For Evan, Scott and their eight-year-old son, their time here formed part of a much longer stretch spent across their August homes. After weeks of travel through Europe, it became a place to pause, to gather, and to experience a quieter kind of stay, one shaped less by plans and more by how the days naturally unfolded. Set in the village of Blockley, their home became both a base and a backdrop for spring in the English countryside.

Spring, Properly Done

For Evan and Scott, timing has become part of the ritual. “Personally, I think May and June are some of the very best months in Europe,” Evan explains, a sentiment that feels particularly true in the Cotswolds.

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Spring here is not about ticking off destinations, but about settling into place. As a family, their days tend to revolve around the things they enjoy most: “Our son loves history, and as a family, we all love reading, learning, hiking, and exploring.” In the Cotswolds, these rhythms come naturally. There is always a path to follow, a town to wander through, or a place to stop for lunch that turns into something longer.

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From our own experience, this is when the landscape feels at its most alive. Walking routes just beyond the house begin to fill with wild garlic underfoot, hedgerows soften back into green, and bluebells start to appear in pockets of woodland. Early mornings tend to be the best time to head out, particularly on the paths leading toward Batsford and the surrounding hills, where the light sits low across the fields and the countryside still feels undisturbed. Batsford Arboretum itself is particularly worth visiting at this time of year, known for its cherry blossom and early spring colour, best enjoyed midweek when it’s at its quietest.

Evan and Scott with their son, Homeowners in the Demi-Quartier Premium Collection.

A quintessential Cotswolds home in spring, softened by blossom.

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A Slower Kind of Stay

One of Evan’s favourite memories comes not from a day out, but from time spent at home. “I have this great picture of my dad in an apron, cooking in the Cotswolds house. Like I said, August really thinks of everything, so there he was, figuring out how to work the AGA, which was such a fun challenge and made for the best moment.”

Living in Blockley (and Beyond)

The Demi Quartier Collection’s Cotswolds home, as Evan described it, is “an old, charming ‘Little Manor’ full of character.” Blockley itself is small, but that’s precisely its appeal. Life here centres around a handful of well-executed things, the café, the surrounding walks, and the quiet sense of community that comes with village life.

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“The village café gave us one of the best meals we’ve ever had, truly five-star quality,” Evan recalls, a reference to Blockley Café, a place that has become something of a staple for those who return.

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While the village itself remains understated, its positioning makes it particularly easy to move beyond it when needed. “Moreton-in-Marsh is nearby and has everything you need, including a train station, so you’re very well connected.” That balance, between seclusion and accessibility, is what makes this part of the Cotswolds work so well.

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For those already familiar with the area, we tend to suggest a few additions to the usual rhythm. Daylesford is best approached midweek, when it feels less like a destination and more like a natural extension of the countryside, ideal for a slower lunch or a wander through the farm shop. For something more traditional, both The Fox Inn in Broadwell and The Horse & Groom remain reliable choices for a long Sunday lunch, particularly in early spring when the weather still leans towards indoor tables and open fires.

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At the same time, there’s just as much value in staying close to home. “When choosing a small town in the Cotswolds, we wanted to make sure there were nearby amenities, a great restaurant, walkability, and easy access to some of the beautiful walking trails the region is known for. This house really delivered on all of that.”

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Exploring Blockley, together.

Spring menus in the Cotswolds, as gardens reopen and fresh, seasonal produce comes into its own.

Evan and Scott's Premium Cotswolds kitchen.

Days Out, Done Properly

With an eight-year-old, their days naturally leaned toward variety. “We had a great time visiting the falconry centre, which is just five minutes away,” Evan shares, referring to the Cotswold Falconry Centre at Batsford, a surprisingly engaging way to spend a morning.

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For those visiting with children, particularly around Easter, we also recommend a visit to Adam Henson’s Cotswold Farm Park during lambing season. It’s a chance to see the countryside at its most active, with newborn lambs and kids in the barns, and offers something that feels both seasonal and naturally engaging for younger visitors.

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Spring lends itself particularly well to this kind of exploring. One day might begin with a walk through the countryside, followed by lunch in a nearby village. Another might take you slightly further afield, to gardens such as Hidcote or Kiftsgate, where early spring brings wisteria, tulips and the first layers of colour returning to the borders.

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What defines these days isn’t how much you do, but how easily they come together. Plans remain loose, and the best moments tend to sit somewhere in between.

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Why It Stays With You

Looking back, it’s the combination of moments, both inside and outside the home, that stays with them most.

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“We got so much joy out of that house, it’s just full of personality.”

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In the Cotswolds, that feeling comes quietly. It’s a place that doesn’t demand attention, but rewards it over time. A walk, a meal, an afternoon at home, each becomes part of something larger, a slower, more considered way of spending time together.

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If the Cotswolds in spring feels like somewhere you’d like to return to, we’d be happy to share more about our Premium Collection and more, book a call to learn more.

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