Posted on December 05, 2025
Christmas shopping doesn’t need to feel overwhelming, and what better way to find thoughtful gifts than by supporting local businesses here in The Cotswolds? This gift guide highlights some of our favourite local brands and their unique products to help you find the perfect gift for loved ones in your life.
Bespoke leather goods from Billy Tannery
Billy Tannery transforms goat hides into soft, sustainable leather and produces exceptional small-batch accessories including wallets, folios, bags and travel goods. Thoughtful, beautifully made and designed to last a lifetime.
Artisan chocolates from Costello + Hellerstein
Found in Cheltenham, these exquisite handmade chocolates feel like gifting a piece of art. With flavours such as salted caramel, hazelnut praline and winter berry, their festive boxes are ideal for hosts, foodies or after-dinner indulgence.
Seasonal flowers and wreaths from School Road Flowers
Handcrafted wreaths, seasonal bouquets and natural arrangements make thoughtful presents for those who adore bringing the outdoors in. Each piece is beautifully styled and deeply rooted in local floristry tradition.
Cotswold Woollen Mill Textiles
Woven in the region for generations, Cotswold Woollen Mill produces blankets, scarves and soft furnishings in rich winter hues. These gifts feel instantly cosy, ideal for styling winter homes or adding warmth to reading corners.
Cotswold Candle Co
Cotswold Candle Co.’s hand-poured, wood-wick candles offer a luxurious gift that adds ambience to any home. Perfect for those who appreciate wellness and sustainable living. With a wide range of Cotswold inspired scents to choose from, you’re certain to find something perfect for a loved one.
Cotswold Gin from Copper Lion Or Piston Distillery
Beautifully bottled and award-winning, Cheltenham’s Piston Gin, offers amazing festive editions, including their warming oak-aged blend, making for a wonderful seasonal treat. Pair with artisan tonic for a simple yet luxurious gift.
Alternatively, you can try Copper Lion Distillery for some wonderful Cotswold made gin, their distiller Minnie spent a year perfecting and fine-tuning the recipe in her kitchen, and the result is something that your loved one will truly appreciate this Christmas.
Curated local hampers from The Cotswold Box Company
Choose from themed boxes featuring artisan snacks, candles, bath products and locally sourced treats, or create your own personalised selection. A perfect solution for teachers, hosts, or friends who adore considered gifting.
Ceramics from Kate Welton Studio
This Moreton-in-Marsh based studio offers gorgeous, hand-thrown mugs, plates, vases and bowls created in a small local studio, perfectly imperfect and wonderfully tactile. A thoughtful gift for those who love slow living and handcrafted design.
Domestic Science
Based in Tetbury, Domestic Science offers a beautifully curated mix of homeware, lifestyle pieces and vintage-inspired finds, from hand-poured candles to charming ceramics and textiles. It’s an ideal spot for thoughtful, design-led gifts that feel personal and full of character.
Cotswold Snug
Cotswold Snug offers a range of cozy and quirky gifts. With a wonderful range of unique and handmade items that are perfect for stocking fillers. There’s a great selection that is sure to cover everyone on your Christmas list, including your furry friends.