Discover The Cotswolds
Covering almost 800 square miles cross 5 counties, The Cotswolds offers something for everyone, from small rural villages, lively market towns and busy places like Cheltenham, Cirencester, Stroud, Witney and Tewkesbury, all with one thing in common: golden stone and undulating hills.
The counties of Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, Wiltshire and Worcestershire make up the Cotswolds and all offer something different to their visitors.
The Forest of Dean, in the county of Gloucestershire was originally a royal hunting forest, before becoming a source of timber for the navy’s Tudor warships. It is enjoyed by runners, hikers, bikers and family explorers alike, all set to enjoy nature, tree top adventures, sculpture trails and so much more!
With more than 3,000 miles of footpaths and bridleways to explore, The Cotswolds is the perfect place for a walking holiday. With many trails and rambles to relish, take delight in a The Wychavon Waystomp around The Cotswolds Way from Bath to Chipping Norton or The Wychavon Way, created in celebration of the Queen’s Silver Jubilee in 1977, the Wychavon Way is a delightful 67.5km long walk, taking keen walkers from the Spa town of Droitwich to the stunning village of Broadway, known locally as the ‘Jewel of the Cotswolds’.
Eat your way through The Cotswolds
After a long day exploring, you’ll want to refuel with a local meal, and thanks to the luscious landscape, there is a rich harvest of food and drink, with many local cheeses, meats and drinks taking the starring role in menus in the many gastro pubs, Inns, cafes and fine dining restaurants which you’ll find across the county.
For the foodies amongst us, The Cotswolds offers a wide range of home grown produce, including Single Gloucester cheese and Gloucester Old Spot pork, Tewkesbury mustard, Bibury trout, Stinking Bishop cheese and Hobbs House bread.
The Cotswolds has its very own spirit – Cotswolds Dry Gin, which is made at the Cotswolds Distillery and is the first ever full-scale distillery in the region and you’ll find all of these products at one of the many farmers markets that take place across the county at the weekend.
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The accommodation on offer in The Cotswolds is diverse and exciting and you’ll be spoilt for choice with the country house hotels, boutique hotels and spas, charming B&Bs run by local gurus and a wide range of perfectly located camping and glamping sites. Or, if you’d prefer, rent one of the many self catering houses and cottages available.
The Bower House in Shipston on Stour, named one of the best Restaurants with Rooms in Britain by Condé Nast Traveller, offers luxurious rooms just 15 minutes from Stratford-upon-Avon.
If you’re looking for something more homely and cosy, why not stay at one of the three cottages available at Feather Cotswold Cottages, where you’ll be surrounded by luxurious home comforts all within walking distance of Winchcombe.
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Recommended things to do in The Cotswolds
Whilst in the Cotswolds, it’s also worth paying a visit to the Model Village in Bourton on the Water, Built of Cotswold stone it is a one-ninth scale model of the actual village, complete with model village within the model village! Tickets start at £4.50.
Another great day out includes a visit to the Cotswold Wildlife Park, open from 10am daily with prices starting from £11 per person.
