This year I’m spending Christmas at our home in the Cotswolds with my husband and our two boys — slowing down with winter walks, home cooking and early fires. 

If you’re escaping to the Cotswolds this Christmas, here are my five favourite places to stay, eat and wander:

This year I’m skipping anything loud, plastic or mass. Christmas, for me, is about atmosphere, candlelight, craftsmanship and slow beauty. These are the only festive spots I care about in London right now:

A founder’s 48-hour reset in the most elegant city in the world

Rapid weight loss- whether from medications like Ozempic, Mounjaro, Wegovy, or lifestyle changes can cause the skin to become looser and less firm. Discover why Rodial’s Bee Venom Body Serum addresses this with a formula that blends two powerful ingredients to help tighten and smooth the skin.

From smoother skin to boosted confidence- see how our body serum supports our customers’ weight-loss transformation journeys

Discover the story behind the buzz-worthy range and 3 of Maria's favourite Bee Venom Products.

Cleansing is the first step to glowing skin- and with the right formula, it can do so much more than just remove makeup. Discover your ideal match from our results-driven Rodial cleansers

Discover a 4-Step Ritual for Radiant Skin in Your 40s

Your 40s are a decade of transformation. Hormonal shifts, slower cell turnover, and collagen loss can make skin feel less firm, less radiant, and more dehydrated. But with the right active ingredients, this can also be the decade when your complexion becomes more sculpted, luminous, and glowing than ever before.

Here’s your step-by-step ritual to rebuild, replenish, and revive your skin:

I love to get excited about Christmas early and start making my list of the little luxuries that bring joy to the season. Here are some of my top fashion and beauty picks that will make the season feel extra joyful: