EXPLORE THE COTSWOLDS
Your guide to the best things to see and do in the beautiful Cotswolds region of England, featuring itineraries, travel tips and guides, places to visit, stay, eat and drink.
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- The ultimate 3-day Cotswolds Christmas itinerary
The Cotswolds knows how to do Christmas – crisp country walks, sparkling decorations, hot chocolates, pub lunches and nights by the fire. It’s the ideal … - Things to do in Stanton, Cotswolds: A local’s guide
Peaceful Stanton south of Broadway isn’t one of the best-known Cotswold villages, but it is one of the prettiest. And it’s thanks to architect Sir … - 10 luxurious stately home hotels in the Cotswolds
The rolling hills of the Cotswolds are dotted with centuries-old manor houses. Many are still lived in, some are open to the public through organisations …
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- Things to do in Stanton, Cotswolds: A local’s guidePeaceful Stanton south of Broadway isn’t one of the best-known Cotswold villages, but it is one of the prettiest. And it’s thanks to architect Sir …
- Things to do in Woodstock, Oxfordshire: A local’s guide
Located on the eastern edge of the Cotswolds, the Oxfordshire town of Woodstock is best known as the home of grand Blenheim Palace. But there’s … - Things to do in Lacock: A local’s guide
With its half-timbered and thatched buildings, the Wiltshire village of Lacock to the south of the Cotswolds looks a lot like it would have done …
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- Where to stay in the Cotswolds without a car
Although it might be easiest to explore the rural villages and rolling hills of the Cotswolds by car, it’s definitely possible to visit the region … - The Cotswolds Discoverer public transport pass: A complete guide
If you don’t drive, don’t have a car or are trying to be more environmentally friendly, public transport is an alternative way to explore the … - The Cotswolds by public transport: How to visit the Cotswolds without a car
Spread over 800 square miles of countryside, the Cotswolds isn’t the most obvious place to visit by public transport. But although it’s undeniably easier to …