The Cotswolds is a living treasure trove of natural beauty, arts, culture and history. Throw in some world class eating and retail and you have somewhere with something for everyone.
If you’re lucky enough to visit – and with so much choice – where are the best places to go in the Cotswolds? What would be considered a Cotswold must-see? And where are the prettiest places in the Cotswolds?
With StayCotswolds by your side, you’re in the perfect place to find the very best places to visit in the Cotswolds. Our Cotswold Guide takes you through some of the highlights of this incredible region. Whether you’re after Michelin Star dining or the best place to walk your dog, we’re on hand to steer you in the right direction.
Quite often, you’ll hear towns and places in the Cotswolds described as ‘chocolate box’. And with good reason. The prettiest places in the Cotswolds are without doubt some of the most memorably eye-catching locations you can visit. From the cultural hotspots of Bath and Cheltenham to the smaller but no less breathtaking towns of Broadway and Stow-on-the-Wold, the Cotswolds is home to some of the prettiest places you could wish to visit. As a starter, take a look at our guide to the Cotswolds best villages
Of course, the Cotswolds is also home to some must-see historic buildings too. Perhaps the most famous is Blenheim Palace, once home to Winston Churchill. Whilst the Corinium Museum takes you on a journey from pre-historic times to modern day Cotswold life via the Roman occupation.
It’s fair to say that if anyone asked ‘what is the Cotswolds’ it would take time to do justice to this amazing region. A melting pot of rural splendour and metropolitan sophistication, it’s safe to say the best places to visit in the Cotswolds are well worth the effort!
What To Do in Shipston-on-Stour. The small market town of Shipston-on-Stour makes an ideal location for visitors to the North Cotswolds. 1. Shipston Proms Whilst the Cotswolds truly is a year-round destination if you do happen to be here in the summer months then look out for Shipston Proms held across two weeks in June/July. […]
Chipping Campden Attractions Chipping Campden is a beautiful village, full of character and history so it was easy for us to pull together our list of 10 things to do in, and around, Chipping Campden. We talk a lot about visiting beautiful gardens as the Cotswolds has more than its fair share, but there is […]
James and the Kingfishers… Tell us a bit about what you do at Cotswolds National Landscape? I have worked for the Cotswolds National Landscape for the last four years, originally as LEADER Programme Manager for the Cotswolds. My current role, as Partnerships & Fundraising Lead, allows me to work with organisations, such as StayCotswold, who […]
One of the largest towns in the Cotswolds, Cheltenham is an ideal place for visitors of all ages to experience this wonderful part of England. Known as Cheltenham Spa, a walking tour of the town is the perfect way to take in the sights and uncover hidden gems. Families can hire a rowing boat on […]
We reveal our top 10 list of the best things to do in the Cotswolds with toddlers and kids. With home-schooling over (permanently… we hope), we can’t wait to start planning fun activities for the whole family to enjoy over the Summer! After all your hard work with the family, we thought we’d do the […]
Escape to the Cotswolds… Is it time to escape the doom and gloom, forget the stresses of modern life and head into the great British countryside to enjoy the solitude of the Cotswolds? Enjoy the peace and quiet of some of our more secluded and rural properties, far from the madding crowd. The Cotswolds are much […]
In 2019 Top Gear Korea stayed at two of our stunning Cotswold holiday cottages, Twigs and High Barn. So we asked the Editorial Producer, Peter Park and his wife Jenny, to tell us about their stay and why they loved the Cotswolds… What brings you to the UK and specifically The Cotswolds? As the Editorial […]
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