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Best Places to Visit in the Cotswolds

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?

Find the best places to visit 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.

See the Cotswolds prettiest places

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

Cotswold must-sees

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.

So what is the Cotswolds?

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!


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2 August 2019

Top Gear Korea Tell Us Why They Loved Staying In The Cotswolds

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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