Jane Means has joined Food writer, Cook and Designer Sophie Conran for her latest project,

'Sophie Conran for Temple Guiting' a converted barn in the Cotswolds for bespoke house parties,

offering country pursuits from cheese-churning and cooking to knitting and gift wrapping.

Near Stow in the Wold a quintessential Cotswolds estate, set in award winning, exquisite gardens.  Sophie Conran has been working on redesigning/styling the barn beside the listed manor house and

along with Sara Saxon from Tasting Places, has created an idyllic lifestyle retreat/cookery school.  Guests will be able to participate in a variety of globally exclusive courses with world-class chefs, stylists, florists, dance and yoga instructors, the choices go on and on.  Jane Means will join the Home and Garden experts by offering bespoke Gift Wrapping Services and Courses for Temple Guiting guests.

In addition there is a manor house which has been privately owned since the 15th century and

steeped in genuine English history, it has been extensively refurbished to an exacting standard.

It is now available as a luxurious and exclusive private home to rent for those persons who might

wish to discreetly retreat from the rigours and hassle of big city living, and relax in an atmosphere

of tranquillity and charm in a quintessential Cotswold village.

Set in approximately 14.5 acres, they offer wonderful views across the River Windrush and it's own

lake below, rolling fields and an all weather astro-turf tennis court for all guests to use.

The beautifully landscaped gardens were designed by Jinny Blom who was chosen by The

Prince of Wales to design the "Healing Garden" at the 2002 Chelsea Flower Show, which won the

Royal Horticultural Society's Silver Medal.

There are ten bedrooms in total, five in the Manor House and five in the converted barn, which also incorporates the cookery school, and clients can take either the Manor House or the Barn exclusively

or come and enjoy one of the many set courses throughout the year.   This is an idea choice for

clients wanting to spend quality time with friends and family, corporate groups for team building and incentives. A very special place and in the UK so without the additional costs of flights.