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About Your Host

"Garden Cottage’s host, Baroness Bee Van Zuylen—surely one of the most colourful characters in this most traditional of villages—radiates the warmth and charm of a life richly and fully lived. Born in Paris to Anglo-American parents, Bee spent her early years moving between Paris, England, Switzerland, and the United States, before ultimately finding her home in the English countryside."
 

Bee delights in welcoming guests into her home, where her warmth and natural generosity create an atmosphere that feels deeply comforting. Bee’s hospitality is exceptionally thoughtful, ensuring that every detail of your stay is considered and beautifully executed. An accomplished cook, Bee relishes in preparing generous, seasonal dishes that reflect the very best of the Cotswolds.
 

With a wide-ranging knowledge of the region — its history, hidden corners and finest houses — Bee offers true local insight. Her long-standing passion for design, décor, architecture, art and horses informs everything around her, from the character of her home to the experiences she curates. The result is a stay that feels personal, stylish and richly layered with culture and charm.

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​Garden Cottage, Little Faringdon, Gloucestershire

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+44 7990 522151

vanzuylen.bee@gmail.com

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