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The Cotswolds covers a huge area – almost 800 square miles – and runs through five counties (Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, Wiltshire and Worcestershire). One of the delights of visiting the Cotswolds is exploring the different areas, each with its own identity, yet all with those defining Cotswold features: golden stone and rolling hills, the ‘wolds’.
The Cotswolds has many historical stories to tell, with Cotswolds country houses, castles, churches and amazing heritage tales at the Cotswolds museums and visitor centres. There is also a Cotswold stone model village in Bourton on the Water, and of course a visit wouldn’t be the same without a trip on the Cotswolds heritage steam railway, which departs from Toddington to Cheltenham.
The Cotswolds is home to some of the most unspoilt, historic and famous towns and villages in England. The honey-coloured stone buildings provide a quintessential English charm found no-where else in the world. It really is a unique experience! Beautiful villages such as Snowshill and Painswick nestle in the Cotswold Hills, are sure to delight any visitor. Historical market towns such as Cirencester, Tetbury, Stroud and Tewkesbury offer excellent local shopping with thriving markets bursting ...
Both festivals provide a great day out and a chance to sample and buy local food and local ales brewed in the Cotswolds. The Big Feastival is a unique celebration of food and drink on Alex James' farm near Kingham, whilst the Wilderness Festival offers long-table banquets overseen by top chefs. To enjoy a true flavour of the Cotswolds, don’t ...
The Cotswolds cover such a vast area, so it is a good idea to plan your trip in advance to decide on your Cotswolds wish list, as there are many attractions, activities, as well as festivals and events across the area. So, where do you start? ... or may just want to experience quintessential England in style and feel exhilarated by hiring a classic car. There are many roads and country lanes to explore, which lead to non-stop villages with the Cotswolds charm that you would expect.
Snowshill, charmingly set with the Cotswold hills rising steeply around the village on three sides, is known for its exceptional unspoilt beauty and for the views over the Severn Vale to the west. An ancient road called Buckle Street crosses the parish and Snowshill Manor, owned by the National Trust, is a beautiful building in Snowshill with picturesque gardens outside and inside the amazing and eclectic collections of Sir Charles Wade: toys, musical instruments, clocks, bicycles, samurai ...
Cotswolds Accommodation. The Cotswolds has a wonderful range of places of stay – and of a high calibre, too. Sink into the luxuries of one of the fine country house hotels, complete with serene gardens and fabulous menus based on the best Cotswold produce. Revel in the arty flourishes of a boutique townhouse, and absorb the creative buzz of ...
Hotel. The Old Bell Hotel is an award winning 4 AA star hotel and two AA rosette restaurant (Abbey Row), located in the South Cotswolds market town of Malmesbury. Located in the heart of Malmesbury and sitting adjacent to the impressive 12th-century…. Prices £140.00 to £480.00 Per room (breakfast included)
9 Feb 2024 to 31 Dec 2024 Open 10:30 - 17:00. Established in 1971 as the home of rare breed conservation, Cotswold Farm Park offers a fun-filled day out. Children can interact closely with the animals in the Touch Barn and there’s also a wildlife walk, adventure playground and farm safari. Tripadvisor Traveller Rating.
Stanton is an outstandingly beautiful village, situated below the wooded Cotswold edge. The medieval parish church has some early 14th century wall paintings and grooves on the packs of pews, marks made when shepherds used to tie their dogs. On the Cotswold Way. Directions. Map Link. TripAdvisor. Map and What's Nearby. Attraction. Event. Eating Out. Accommodation. Activity. Stanway House & Gardens.
