Cotswold cottage experts www.manorcottages.co.uk have teamed up with 'The Cotswold Wildlife Park' to offer guests some great savings during their stay in the Cotswolds. 

“Visitors to the Burford region of the Cotswolds with children should certainly make some time in their holiday diary for a trip to Cotswold Wildlife Park. Set in over 160 acres of stunning parklands. Home to a diverse species of animals, the park is separated into four different sections, birds, large mammals, primates and small mammals and reptiles. It's a day out worth doing.” Comments Chris Grimes, Managing Director at www.manorcottages.co.uk.

A fantastic day out for all the family including the dog! Stroll around the Park and watch Rhinos graze on the lawns in front of the Gothic Manor House. Walk up the Giraffe walkway and get eye-to-eye with these amazing creatures or explore the Walled Garden's Tropical House with free roaming sloth, birds and bats. Watch the Penguin's being fed and then get up close with the Lemurs in their free-roaming Madagascar Exhibit.

Take a ride on the Bella the Train around the Park, explore the adventure playground or do a Brass Rubbing in the Manor House. Discover the Farmyard with Goat petting area, guinea pigs, rabbits and other farm animals.

Snake fans will love the Reptile house with venomous snakes including Black Mambas, giant Anacondas and Morelet's Crocodiles to name but a few.  If that wasn't enough then peek in our dark Bat House. Alternatively creep into the recently renovated Insect House with Scorpians, spiders, cockroaches and other bugs.

 “I've brought my children here for years. It's a great way to introduce them to wildlife.” Bear Grylls, TV presenter and Chief Scout.

For more information check out the official website Cotswolds Wildlife Park see www.cotswoldwildlifepark.co.uk

Manor Cottages have a small selection of discounted entry cards for people planning a visit soon. Normal entry is £14.50 and £10 for adults and children respectively and £10 for the over 65's. The vouchers offer entry for £11.50 and £8.00 respectively. All children aged under three go free. Tickets are limited in number and we cannot guarantee availability so please book early to avoid disappointment. 

Stay in Manor Cottages Pheasant Cottage from £473 for a three night break in June. This self catering cottage is set in the gorgeous Cotswold village of Old Minster Lovell. The two bedroom barn conversion sleeps four. The cottage is surrounded by open fields in three directions with great views from the terrace. When not enjoying the local wildlife park guests can stroll to the village cricket pitch or local pub for a pint. To book this cottage or a similar property see www.manorcottages.co.uk or call 01993 824 252.

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Editors Notes:

Manor Cottages www.manorcottages.co.uk is the leading Cotswolds self-catering cottage agency.

Founded in 2007 by Chris Grimes, the company has just under 300 properties and provides a fine collection of holiday cottages and houses across the Cotswolds. The company has recently expanded this portfolio to include the stunning cities of Bath, Oxford and nearby villages. Arguably three of the most stunning locations in the UK, every featured property is carefully selected to ensure the perfect mix of, luxury, style and charm, satisfying a range of holiday needs and budgets.

All properties in the Manor Cottages portfolio are furnished to a high standard and well equipped to suit the modern traveller. Properties sleep from two to twenty people and many are pet friendly. Whether guests are exploring picturesque villages and countryside or relaxing in a home from home, they can be assured all the properties offer an enjoyable stay at the right price.

The website is flexible and user friendly with easy access to special offers. Guests have a wide choice of locations across the region. Cottages can be selected based on the nearest town, number of rooms, bathrooms, or by more specific personal requirements such as near a pub, wi-fi or disabled access. Length of stay is highly flexible with long stays available too.

Choosing the perfect property couldn't be easier as Manor Cottages have highlighted some groups of cottages at a range of price levels based on region, size or geography so guests can find a perfect match. Last but not least the news pages and blog provide great ideas and inspiration to enhance any stay.    

From an owners perspective Manor Cottages provides a 'careful pair of hands.' Based in Burford at the heart of the Cotswolds the Manor Cottages team has a great knowledge of the area and understands that holidaymakers and owners alike need personal attention and consideration.

Cotswold Wildlife Park Editors Notes:

Opened in 1970 at Bradwell Grove, by Reggie Heyworth's father to bring new life to a house and park that he loves, his aim was to share with as many people as possible an enduring interest in nature.

Over forty years later, he and his family are delighted to welcome you to what is now one of the UK's largest zoological collections and most exciting gardens. Millions of visitors in that time have discovered the beauty and diversity of the natural world.

The Park relies totally on our visitors contributions. All visits to the park are vital to the staff and the animals here. It also enables Cotswold Wildlife Park to support a thriving education programme, numerous endangered species breeding programmes and several vital conservation projects in the wild.