The Best Cotswold Villages and Towns – Our Top 10

We reveal our top 10 list of the best Cotswold villages and towns to visit, and why. From the quaintest, prettiest locations to the beautiful bustling high streets – read on to discover more about the best places to stay in the Cotswolds. The Best Villages in the Cotswolds 1. Bampton Wondering why this gorgeous village […]

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Cotswold Holidays: The Best UK Holiday Destination

Whether you’re planning a romantic retreat or a family getaway, this region boasts an array of attractions and accommodations, ensuring a memorable stay for all. From Cotswolds holidays for couples to dog friendly holidays in the Cotswolds, this destination caters to every need and preference. Cotswold Holidays Offer A Year-Round Destination One of the standout […]

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Top Ten Reasons to Visit The Cotswolds

As you can imagine, we LOVE the Cotswolds, so we’ve pulled together some of our favourite reasons to visit The Cotswolds Our 10 reasons why we think you should visit… #1 Explore the picture postcard villages The Cotswolds are famous for some of the most picturesque villages that you will find! Such as Burford, Bourton-on-the-Water, […]

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Weddings in the Cotswolds 

The Cotswold countryside is a perfect place for a wedding, no matter what time of the year it is, as the quintessential English villages provide a fairy tale backdrop for your wedding day. There are many local wedding venues to choose from, so if you’re wondering where to begin, we’ve rounded up a few of […]

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Best Roast dinners in Chipping Campden and Moreton-in-Marsh

Our favourite Sunday lunch spots in and around Moreton-in-Marsh We love a Sunday Roast here at team StayCotswold, and we’ve spent many a Sunday lunchtime in some of the finest local establishments all in the name of research. And now we’re going to share our recommendations with you here.  The Coach and Horses Inn, Longborough is […]

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Cotswold Luxury Holiday Homes

The Best Luxury Cotswold Rentals Nestled in the picturesque heart of England, the Cotswolds offer a timeless escape for those seeking tranquillity and charm coupled with Cotswolds luxury holiday homes. With its rolling hills, charming villages, and stunning landscapes, it’s no wonder that the Cotswolds have become a favourite holiday or short break destination. Selecting […]

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10 Things to do in Broadway

What To Do in Broadway Often referred to as the ‘Jewel of the Cotswolds’, Broadway is ideally situated to explore the breathtaking countryside of the northern Cotswolds, and here are our top 10 things to do in the area: 1. Broadway Tower Where else can our Top 10 start other than at Broadway Tower which, […]

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Cotswolds – Which County to Stay In?

So, you’ve decided on a break in the Cotswolds. What a superb call! But which part of the Cotswolds to stay in? You’ve got to narrow down the huge choice of possible places to stay.  What county is the Cotswolds in? Not a straight forward answer – it’s in many – with 800 square miles […]

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What is The Cotswolds?

The terms ‘rolling green hills’, ‘picturesque’ and ‘honey-coloured limestone villages’ are oft-repeated when describing The Cotswolds. And for very good reason. What area is The Cotswolds Spanning just over 800 square miles of central-south-west England, the UK’s largest designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (A.O.N.B.) does exactly what it says on the tin. The landscape […]

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Best spas in The Cotswolds

For some the term ‘spa’ conjures up images of toga-clad Romans luxuriating in thermal pools within pillared courtyards. And so it was centuries ago in Bath. But 21st century tourists are now free to enjoy a thoroughly modern experience at Thermae Bath Spa. Here you can bask in the same mineral-rich, thermal waters but in […]

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Where are The Cotswolds?

The Cotswolds is the UK’s largest designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (A.O.N.B.), covering approximately 800 square miles in the Central South West of England, approximately 80% of which is farmland. Lying to the East of the River Severn where it joins the Bristol Channel, it incorporates parts of several counties, predominantly Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire, […]

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When to Visit The Cotswolds

Summer Avoid the queues at Dover and Heathrow this summer and book yourself a staycation in The Cotswolds. Whether you choose a couples’ getaway in a shepherd’s hut, a family holiday in a cottage, or a get-together with friends in a luxury farmhouse, you won’t need to hunt for your passport or worry about your […]

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