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Ridiculous Rankings
Every ridiculous thing in the Cotswolds, ranked and scored by Dad, Harriet and Georgina — from submarines inside yachts to tailoring for dogs. Each entry is scored three ways: once by a father who has spent twenty-five years here, and once by each of his daughters.
- Entries ranked
- 3
- Most ridiculous
- 67/100
1Other New entry
£225,000 FOR A LAND ROVER. HAS ANYONE TOLD THE SHEEP?
THE £225,000 COTSWOLDS SCHOOL-RUN CAR
£225,000
A bespoke restored Land Rover Defender 110 by Autelier, starting at £225,000. It comes with things including Connolly leather, quilted Alcantara, bespoke metalwork, 20-inch forged wheels and — most importantly — a refrigerated centre console.
Food & Drink New entry
£175 FOR A 12-YEAR-OLD’S DINNER?
Harriet is finally old enough for The Dining Room at Whatley Manor. Georgie isn’t. Dad’s wallet would like a word.
£175 for a 12 year old
Property New entry
£1.95 MILLION FOR A HOUSE CALLED PUD HILL.
Seven bedrooms, nearly two acres, an enormous cellar and one of the least £1.95-million-sounding names we've ever heard.
£1.95 million
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