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Gracefully spread out across six counties, the Cotswolds are the epitome of charm. If you’re looking for the perfect day trip from London, look no further than the tangle of golden villages, thatched-roof cottages, quaint little town churches, ancient mansions as well as a plethora of cream teas and organic local produce. The Cotswolds are the epitome of stupid pretty towns in Europe and it doesn’t get more picturesque than this!
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About the Cotswolds
You might ask, “Where are the Cotswolds?” or “What is the Cotswolds?” The Cotswolds has been an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) since 1966 which runs through 5 counties (Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, Warwickshire, Worcestershire, and Wiltshire). The area was developed during the medieval wool trade and is the second largest protected area after the Lake District in England. An intertwined networks of picturesque villages over rolling hills, most of which is farmland with little sheepies extending from north of Chipping Campden to the south of Bath, most of which is located in Gloucestershire. The name ‘Cotswolds’ means “sheep enclosure in rolling hills” which explains the amount of sheep which can be found in the region. The sheep are also often referred to as “The Cotswolds Lion”. The area is also defined by the unique color of stone which many of the villages have been built with. A soft yellow Jurassic limestone rich in fossils and when weathered is often described as a honey or golden tone.
Each town in the Cotswolds is like its very own little fairy tale village, yet each one is slightly more charming than the last, as if such a thing was even possible, creating the ultimate picture perfect storybook kingdom! And if ever there were a place that would be practically impossible to set down your camera, then it would be the Cotswolds.
If you’re looking to do a two-week trip through Britain or lookfing for weekend trips from London then adding the Cotswolds to your travel itinerary is an absolute must!
Which towns should you visit in the Cotswolds?
Entirely up to you, honestly! We divided our two and a half day weekend in the Cotswolds between the North and South Cotswolds. If it’s your first time to the area, you can do the classic Cotswolds driving tour like we did and visit the most popular, most picturesque villages in the Cotswolds: Bibury, Burford, Bourton-on-the-Water, Stow-on-the-Wold, Broadway and more. If you’re short on time and are looking to do a tour of the Cotswolds, then consider joining The Secret Cottage Tours who pick you up from a set location and drive you around to secret villages you may not have heard of or have access to, or consider their Mystery Cottage Tour. But there is absolutely no need to stick to the most popular villages when there are many, many more pretty villages in the Cotswolds!
I personally spent hours combing through Pinterest, Instagram and my travel guides to decide which towns I wanted to see. I had at least 10 towns on my list I wanted to see, 5 in the north, 5 in the south but once we were there, we cut several out (Insert cringe here) and slowed down a bit. I felt that this really wasn’t the area to cram in as much as possible. Instead we cruised between towns listening to some classics like Frank Sinatra, Nat “King” Cole and some not so classics like Norah Jones. It just seemed wrong to listen to anything else and I had a “Two for the Road” kind of feeling. We strolled hand in hand through the towns, not rushing through them and even found the time for a cream tea – scones with strawberry marmalade or lemon curd, with a tea.
When is the best time to visit the Cotswolds?
Without a doubt, Spring! If you prefer mild weather and villages decorated in Wisteria flowers, snowdrops, and tree blossoms, then Spring is the right time for you! But, I can personally only imagine the road traffic on the back roads getting from town to town and how busy these charming villages are. By summer in July and August, this is peak season and schools are still out for the summer. Autumn is also a particularly nice time to visit (according to photos I’ve seen of the vegetation).
We, however, despite wanting to visit in April/May, had a change of plans and we found ourselves visiting the Cotswolds in March. While this is considered early spring, and some flowers like daffodils were in bloom, much of the vegetation was still quiet dead as England was enduring it’s second round of “The Beast from the East” (cold weather from Russia). However, visiting at this time meant in many of the villages, we practically had them to ourselves, give or take a few locals and the oddball tourist. I was personally afraid that the villages wouldn’t be pretty without the flowers and blue skies, but I have to say, the Cotswolds definitely didn’t disappoint! After all, I think it’s impossible for the Cotswolds to even remotely be “ugly” let alone be used in the same sentence!
How to get around the Cotswolds?
Considering that you’ll be out in the English countryside, for obvious reasons, driving a car will be the easiest and most convenient for town hopping. With a car, it gives you the freedom to come and go as you please at each town. However, some towns are very limited on parking but not impossible especially during off-season in the Cotswolds. During peak months, this could be much more difficult.
However, if you’re visiting for a day trip, you can also chose to to enjoy unlimited travel by bus and train in the Cotswolds from just £10 and tickets can be purchased at any UK mainline station and participating bus stations.
Where to Stay in the Cotswolds?
Prices vary greatly depending on what type of accommodation you’re looking for in the Cotswolds. If you’re wanting to stay directly in any of the villages, you risk paying higher prices than somewhere out in the countryside. However, the Cotswolds is a great place to think outside the box! You also have the option of staying in a B&B, a farm stay, manor houses, guesthouses, vacation homes or even a cottage!
The Crown Inn ⭐⭐⭐⭐ – We opted to stay in a lovely 17th-century ‘cider house’ with log fires and traditional home cooked meals and locally brewed ales in the small Cotswold village of Frampton Mansell. The pub had an authentic, rustic feel about it with log fires and the staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating! The hotel room itself looked like a recent add on with simple but cozy decor!
Main Sights to See in the Cotswolds
(Which we made it to) I’ll begin with the northern Cotswolds towns we visited which were of utmost importance to see first and foremost! Day 1 hit all the major towns we were suggested to visit while Day 2… I’m not sure what happened there and why we only managed to see 2 towns, despite the fact that Cirencester and Castle Combe are a 45 minute drive apart, one way.
Day 1 Cotswold Northern Itinerary: Bibury, Burford, Bourton-on-the-Water, Stow-on-the-Wold
Day 2 Cotswold Southern Itinerary: Cirencester, Castle Combe
Bibury
Often described by the likes of Huffington Post as “the quaintest village in England“, the small picturesque town of Bibury is a cluster of stone cottages along a tiny riverside that belong on a postcard!
Arlington Row is the epitome of rustic charm for which Bibury is most famous for. These houses were converted from a 14th century wool store to weavers’ cottages in the 17th century. The row of stone houses with shingled roof tops overlooks Rack Isle, a riverside wild refuse with the occasional swan resident. Although they are owned by the National Trust, they are still private homes so walking through here requires respecting the privacy of the residents.
It is thought that Arlington Row is one of the most photographed streets in Britain, and for good reason: It’s so bloody perfect! I know I say this too often, but it was really like something out of a fairy tale! Though there isn’t much to do in Bibury, the journey alone to see this one street is absolutely worth it!
There are many quick facts about the Cotswolds I stumbled upon, but the funniest I found was that Henry Ford is said to have loved Bibury soooo much that he wanted to buy Arlington Row, dismantle it stone by stone and rebuild it in the US, but luckily for everyone, the National Trust bought it and it stayed right where it belongs!
With more time, take a stroll through Bibury’s Trout Farm and catch your own dinner or visit the Church of St. Mary the Virgin. We also strolled around a further portion of Bibury until we came upon a classic English red telephone booth just hanging out in the middle of the town. Be sure to enjoy a home cooked meal at the Swan Inn, a beautiful 17th century inn!
Of interest to movie lovers who may want to park their bags now, a few films have even been filmed here, most notably Stardust and Bridget Jones’ Diary.
Burford
Just a 15 minute drive away from Bibury is the next charming town of Burford often nicknamed “the Gateway to the Cotswolds“ nestled in the hills along the River Windrush. Slithering down a steep hill, the bustling town of Burford has changed very little since its glory days at the peak of the wool trade, minus the unfortunate traffic of cars flowing through the town. 
The town is a remarkable mix of stone cottages and Elizabethean or Georgian houses, lined with shops, cafes and restaurants. Jut off from the High Street in Burford into a small archway and you’ll find more antique shops, chitzy tearooms and boutiques selling nostalgia and quintessential English shabby chic knickknacks. Much to my husband’s dismay I found myself shopping for little silver tea spoons, bunting and you’re typical house quote.
We opted to enjoy a cream tea at Huffkins, a historic tea room and bakery in the Cotswolds that has been around since 1890! With scones fresh out of the oven and a loose girlie grey tea infused with vanilla, I instantly felt refreshed and toasty warm before heading back out into the blustery cold weather we were enduring! Needless to say, I came home with a pack!
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Luckily, Burford’s charm isn’t just limited to its high street. Just off a side street, near the parking lot of Bibury, you can also visit the St. John the Baptist’s Church which has managed to survive the Reformation. Inside, you’ll enjoy a fan-vaulted ceiling as well as its 15th century spire and grand tombs.
Bourton-on-the-Water
Though it isn’t exactly a “canal city” it is still often nicknamed the “Little Venice” of the Cotswolds, the main attraction here really is the lovely little River Windrush which causally flows through the town for which sits along its banks with a few low, arched stone bridges. Ducks paddle hither and tither and an elderly couple sits on the bench together watching the show. The local ice cream parlor the busiest place in town on a semi-nice Spring afternoon. An interesting fact about Bourton-on-the-Water is that sometimes there are more visitors than residents, especially if there is an event taking place and is the most visited village in the Cotswolds! 
Possibly one of the largest villages in the Cotswolds, the High Street is flanked with tea rooms, antique stores, bakeries and restaurants bring a slight hustle and bustle here. We meandered through the town, down winding alleys and back up enjoying what looks like a chalk painting Burt draws in Mary Poppins capturing the simplicity of good ol’ British charm.
If you’re looking for some kid-friendly activities to do in Bourton-on-the-Water, for both children and adults who have yet to loose their child-like innocence, then a visit to the The Model Village is a definite must. The Model Village is one of the main attractions in Bourton-on-the-Water and is a 1:9 miniature replica of Bourton-on-the-Water with all the major sights and buildings. You can stroll through the village museum and have a bird’s eye view over the most charming village in the Cotswolds! The funniest thing is that within the model village of the village is yet another model village of the model village! (There is also a paid parking lot here – cash only!)
Other things to do in Bourton-on-the-Water also include the Dragonfly Maze, Cotswold Motoring Museum & Toy Museum, The Cotswold Farm Park, The Cotswold Brewing Company and the Birdland Park & Gardens.
Before we moved on, we stumbled upon The Cornish Bakery which serves award-winning, hand-made proper Cornish pasties. We opted to try a Traditional, the Beef & Stilton as well as a sausage roll. Each was unique in their own way, but needless to say, I’m not a huge fan of Stilton (a type of cheese). An interesting fact about Cornish pasties: while they are from Cornwall, to be considered authentic, they only need to be made in Cornwall, not baked!
Stow-on-the-Wold
Just a 12 minute drive away from Bourton-on-the-Water is the highest of all the Cotswolds towns with the unfortunate nickname “where the cold winds blows”. Stow-on-the-Wold is situated around a large market square encircled by handsome buildings and walled archways once used to shuffle sheep into the fair. Fun fact about the Cotswolds: Stow-on-the-Wald is home to The Porch House – England’s oldest inn which dates back to 947 AD!
Normally, I am drawn to towns because they are picturesque, have a cute cafe or something local to the area I want to try, but for Stow-on-the-Wold, I was drawn here by a very mystical-like door. Yes, a door. At the rear of St. Edward’s Church in the heart of the town, is a door that looks like something you’d find more in a fairy tale book than at the back of church. Flanked on both sides of the door, are two 275 year old yew trees which have grown to frame the door. You might think this so-called “doorway to the elf world“ would lead you down some dark passageway into another realm, but instead, the inside of St. Edward’s Church is just your average town church. Sorry to disappoint!
Having grabbed a tea to go to break some change for parking, we chose not to have a cream tea at Lucy’s Tea Room as I had wanted to do as I had heard many wonderful things. The traditional English tea room serves home baked cream teas, soups and light packed lunches which would have actually been perfect for our day of sightseeing in Stow-on-the-Wold. And for future reference, Lucy’s Tea Room is also a Bed & Breakfast!
Whether or not you’re interested in visiting Stow-on-the-Wold because of an old mystical door, the town is still worthy of a visit. The stone cottages are as picturesque as anywhere else, screaming to having their picture taken. however, the only thing that kills the town’s charm is the endless stream of cars flowing through it. But if you can look beyond that, you’ll find simply yet another charming town in the Cotswolds!
Cirencester
(Pronounced Siren-sester for my fellow Americans) An affluent and most significant market town in the Cotswolds, Cirencester is elegent yet still refreshingly down to earth. Often referred to as “the capital of the Cotswolds”, it was at one time second in terms of size after London under the Romans. Though is it larger in size and feels more like a small city, it still retains much of its picturesque charm. Beautiful Victorian and Tudor buildings beautifully blend in with the honey-colored stone which show the harmonious evolution of the buildings over the eras.
Dominating the town center is the superb church, St. John the Baptist’s Church, built with the funds of the success of the wool industry. Besides the church, its easy to get lost exploring the town’s maze of tiny picture perfect streets. We jut down every little street to find more of the town’s charm, though we didn’t actually find many things to do in Cirencester that didn’t require a ton of walking. (Was trying not to over due it with my heel spur). 
Not far away is one of few timbered-framed Tudor style restaurants in Cirencester, The Fleece, which we stepped into to enjoy a bite of traditional English cuisine before discovering that it is also a hotel and much larger than it appears. The Fleece is full of history and charm that goes way back to 1651 when King Charles II hid from Cromwell’s troops in the building.
Castle Combe
Hopping back in the car, we cruised the 45 minutes south to Castle Combe. Upon first arrival to Castle Combe, I thought this is NOT right, and looks nothing like the pictures I had seen. Well, turns out that Castle Combe has two parts: the upper village called Upper Castle Combe while once down the hill, the second part is in the narrow valley of the By Brook.
Of all the honey-colored cottages and towns that are spread over the awe inspiring rolling hills and sheep fields, this is one town you do NOT want to miss! You will kick yourself stupid if you do! I’d seen the photos and simply thought, “There’s no way this can be real”. Boy how I was wrong…
While the town might look straight out of a movie set (and has been used in Stardust, The Wolf Man and The War Horse by Stephen Spielberg as well as a few scenes from Downton Abbey), it is a quintessentially English village often named “the prettiest village in England“ probably giving Bibury some stiff competition.
There aren’t many things to do in Castle Combe other than drool at its ridiculous beauty. You will, however, find the Market Cross and St. Andrew’s Church which dates back to the 13th century near the town’s water pumps and an old mounting stone – you know, just in case you came by horse!
After strolling around, we stumbled upon a 14th century country manor house, The Manor House, an exclusive hotel and golf club. For those who can afford to pay a pretty penny, they can enjoy “authentic England”.
After admiring its magnificent glory, we walked though its gardens where I found the perfect place to build my own charming Cotswolds village! I could honestly live here and be happy for the rest of my days! As long as there’s wifi! 
Parking is very very limited in Castle Combe, so you may need to park up at Upper Castle Combe and walk down.
Overall Experience of the Cotswolds
I’m not sure much more could top that, honestly. I just wish we had had better weather and the flowers were in bloom. If only we could have visited 1-2 weeks later. Coulda, woulda, shoulda I guess. Two days was definitely not enough as I could have visited each and every village without getting bored. However, for just the basic Cotswold experience to hit up the most popular towns was enough for a first time visit. But I do know, we willlllll return over and over and over again until I’ve seen each and every village.
If you’re interested in visiting London and are looking for more information, I highly recommend using the Lonely Planet England Travel Guide! I’ve recently converted to LP’s more thoroughly detailed travel guides which I find way more useful, but I am still a big fan of DK Travel Guides!
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Just Beautiful!!!!, I would hope one day to be able to afford this wonderful Adventure!!!
great post! I really, really need to visit the Cotswolds, I mean I’ve been to Bath, so technically I did visit the Cotswolds but I need to see these pretty little villages:)
Thank you! Wish I had known about it there last time we were in England and went to to Cotswolds!
Looks fun 🙂 Love the photos.
The Cotswolds are just beautiful, aren’t they. So quaint and English. You’ve made me want to take a trip. Did you drive through Upper and Lower Slaughter at all? Loved them. Apologies about the weather! Was awful during the Beast from the East! Your photos still look ace though. #citytripping
Sadly we didn’t but they are on there next visit list! And it wouldn’t be Britain without a bit of rain!
Can’t wait for when I get to go 🙂 I love it already! #wanderfulwednesday
The Cotswolds seem truly picturesque and magical place to explore, Lorelei! This is a great suggestion for a perfect getaway from London. Is it easy to find accommodation in Cotswolds as I would love to spend several days there exploring the scenery?
Oh yes – but during peak seasons I’m sure it’s more difficult. But hard because there are sooooo many adorable options!
I visited the Cotswolds on a driving holiday some five odd years ago with a cousin. I still remember being completely charmed by the beauty of the area. Loved Burford and Bibury! #WanderfulWednesday
I’ve heard so much about the Cotswolds lately. And your pictures alone make me want to visit. They look so quaint and exactly what I picture quaint English villages in the countryside to look like. #wanderfulwednesday
It’s definitely a lovely area to visit!
Aaah, the beautiful Cotswolds! We were there a couple of weeks after you and Spring still hadn’t arrived! It was very late this year. I loved the pretty villages most of all so we focused on that. Next time, I’d love to make it to Burford as it looks gorgeous in your pictures. I think that the Cotswolds is somewhere you want to do slowly rather than on a rushed day trip. #FarawayFiles
This is very true! Next time I could really do with a long relaxing weekend!
My neck of the woods! I live on the edge of the Cotswolds and I think I’m bloody lucky! Such a lovely part of the world… x #citytripping
Omgosh yes you are lucky! Wish I would have known! We could have tried to meet up! Next time!
We only saw the tiniest bit of The Cotswolds, but the little we saw impressed us greatly! I hope to make it back one day to see more of this charming area. #farawayfiles
You will love it! Maybe we should all plan a meet up in the Cotswolds!
I thoroughly enjoyed this post. We are thinking of moving to the Cotswolds and have recently spent another weekend there. A great read, you captured it all perfectly! xx
Oh lucky you! I bet it will be amazing to live there! Thanks!
Such Beauty! I really like this style:-)
We love the Cotswolds we live nearby but we sti like holidaying there! Some great ideas in your very comprehensive round up of fab Cotswolds places to visit!
What a picturesque trip! I particularly like the riverside cottages in Bibury and the Upper Castle Combe – although I’d love to see everything from your itinerary!
Definitely the two most popular towns for sure!
What a read! We literally just booked to stayed in Bourton this morning – it’s been years since we were in the Cotswolds so I was so excited to read this. And, actually, I knew nothing about it’s history with the wool trade etc. so that was fascinating too. What is it with Americans and English silver spoons though? I only just discovered this was a thing recently when my friend in Alabama had a baby and wanted us Brits to post them over a silver spoon. Are they not a thing in the states then? #farawayflies
Oh I had nothing special for silver spoons other than I was looking for cute tea spoons to match my China set 🙂
I have been to the Cotswolds ages ago and I see I missed a few nice things. Good reason to return! Thanks for reminding me of this lovely region. #TheWeeklyPostcard
With scones fresh out of the oven….and cream….now I am hungry.
I haven’t been to the Cotswolds yet although I was in Wiltshire last weekend. I do want to go to the Cotswolds but was waiting for warmer weather. I hope its not too crowded when I do go. Pinning your post for future reference.
It’s interesting you mention the Henry Ford thing. Not sure if you have been to Greenfield Village just outside Detroit. It’s where Henry Ford has recreated many places. I do remember there being one house from the Cotswolds that was adorable. I am kind of curious where it is from. #TheWeeklyPostcard
Hrmm never been to Detroit but will have to look into that!
#SWOON! Yes, we drooled over this post. 🙂 Okay, we love – I mean, really love – all of your posts on the quaint and charming towns of Germany, and the awesome architecture, and the beautiful mountains and idyllic valleys. But this. This is our new favorite. We’re pinning it, stealing pictures for our screensavers, and using it as inspiration to finally go see the Cotswalds. (Don’t know when yet, but it will happen!) So pretty, and so charming. We just want to move in and live our best fairy tale life! 🙂 Also, great photos!
Haha thanks so much! I do think this beats them all!
Bibury is my favorite village from your list. Indeed, Arlington Row is the epitome of rustic charm. I would so love to spend a few days visiting Cotswolds! #TheWeeklyPostcard
Love the photos. The place looks ancient and historical. Would love to go there.
Honestly, is there anything more picturesque than the Costwolds?! Seems too fairytale-like to be real! I remember visiting as a kid, and am way overdue for another visit. Thanks for all the packed info. I am pinning for a future trip! Thanks for linking up with #farawayfiles
Wow! This has to be one of the most adorable places on the planet! These towns look so picturesque. I would love to visit and explore them all!
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Its hard to beat the Cotswolds for English Charm isn’t it and your pictures capture it perfectly. We have had many happy weekends in the cotswold ambling through the picture perfect towns and villages #FarawayFiles
Lovely photos, I feel like I could be there.
These quaint villages are so quintessentially English and wonderfully kept and it’s so difficult to resist some of the quirky little boutiques. #farawayfiles
So much great info, and the photos are def drool-worthy! My only visit was when my mom visited us in London last August, and after much handwringing, I decided on our itinerary. (I wanted to include Blenheim Palace, and a couple of other garden destinations, so had to sadly limit our village stops. We did one overnight stay in Chipping Norton.) And between the research and where we actually visited, I get really confused to keep all the villages straight! LOL We did stop in Stow-on-the-Wold and had lunch/tea at Lucy’s and it lived up to the hype. The service was super friendly and the food delicious. Now I want to go back and see these places we missed!! Great post, already pinned for furture reference. #FarawayFiles
So glad to hear that Lucy’s was as good as they say! I was also very confused about the Cotswolds but think i am slowly getting it more! We also wanted to stop at Blenheim Palace but didn’t have time! Next time!
What a great informational run-down of this special area! Definitely pinning for my future (some day!) holiday trip to the Cotswolds 😉
So much charm! I have been to the Cotswolds once and stayed in Chipping Camden and loved it! I did go for a walk by myself and was so enchanted with the scenery that I literally lost the town. I didn’t know how to find it again (pre-GPS days). A kind postal worker gave me directions back. I would return in a minute!
That’s how it should be! Get lost until you discover something amazing!
I love the cotswolds so freaking much!!! Wish I had read your post before I visited though lol!
Ahhhh The Cotswolds, my backgarden for many years! Its so interesting seeing a place you live in through someone else’s eyes, and it’s so wonderful to read your thoughts on this beautiful part of England when I am sitting here in Gili Air. I found the beauty of this area was sometimes just driving around, looking out the window at the rolling hills and ohhhh, the dry-stone walling is so, so pretty. Really happy to hear you had a lovely time visiting #feetdotravel
So glad I did it justice then!! 🙂
The Cotswolds have been on my travel wish lost for a long time. We have been to London several times and never made it since London just has so much to do. Your pictures have me drooling over visiting these beautiful towns. I’d love to follow your itinerary when we finally make it there.
You won’t be disappointed!!
I’ve heard so much about the beauty of the Cotswolds! It’s high on my list of places to visit in England one day! 🙂
Ok, so I had heard of the Cotswolds but that’s about as far as it went. I didn’t know anything about the sheep and how far it/ they stretched. The area would be stunning with spring blooms but it sounds like visiting offseason is a much more relaxed experience. Great info. I’ve pinned for when I go. 🙂
I was like you until visiting and researching! Now I understand it more and would like to explore more of the villages!
This is fantastic! This is what I think of when I think of England – even though I’ve never been to the Cotswolds and I have been to other parts of England. It’s at the top of my list for my next visit to the UK along with the Lake District. Love your photos!
We’ve only spent a weekend in the Cotswalds before, but barely left the cottage our friends lived in on a farm. Seeing this has inspired us to get up there again this summer. Your photos capture the area so beautifully!!!
Thank you so much!
Wow, so much useful information! I’ve been looking to go back to the UK and explore the countryside more, and your photos make me want to book my flight asap! That’s a really funny fact about Henry Ford. And ooh, I love Cornish pasties! Thanks for sharing, can’t wait to make use of this information. #TheWeeklyPostcard
What a great collection of picturesque and quaint English villages. Thank goodness Henry Ford couldn’t abscond with those buildings. I’d love to visit the area when I return to the U;K.
Cotwolds looks so charming, I really need to put it on my bucket list. Great Post, thanks for sharing! #theweeklypostcard
Oh I can’t imagine people doing just a day tour in Cotswolds – I mean, it’s so gorgeous!! I would love to try a Mystery Tour though – that would be very interesting 🙂
Seriously adorable and so many to choose from! I can see how your list kept getting longer. I like the idea of lingering a little longer in fewer though. I’ve never had a “cream tea” – I know – GASP. But trying one in any of these little villages would be the perfect place to start! Great post. #FarawayFiles
Beautiful photos throughout of these incredibly pretty villages! I once briefly visited the Cotswolds, on an improvised camping trip with friends in Gloucestershire. Now I wish I could go back and explore at a more leisurely pace.
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I’ve heard so much about Cotswolds. I wish I had explored it when I lived in London. Hopefully I will get a chance someday to return and eat the cornish pastries and walk around this gorgeous place.
I’m finally able to comment – it never happened to me before on your blog (I always use Safari though)! Such a magical area full of English charm – I´d love to visit one day, especially Castle Combe #FeetDoTravel
At lots of people have been having a hard time with Safari lately a – perhaps just need an update.
The Cotswolds are stupendously beautiful and I am ashamed to say I still haven’t been to the area! I am a terrible Brit, I know! The towns look beautiful and steeped in history. So much tradition everywhere you turn! I really need to make it out there soon. Bilbury looks incredible – I’ve seen Arlington Row a lot and really would love to visit in person!
Shame on you! It’s in your own backyard! ?
This was auxh a lovely post to read! I’ve lived in the Cotswolds all my life so it’s always interesting seeing posts from visitors. 🙂 My family home was actually in Frampton Mansell! So I’m very familiar with the Crown Inn. I can attest that the hotel side has been there all my life (I’m 33 this year!), but has been redecorated over the years. I’m glad you had a great time here.
Glad to know that a native Cotswolds-er approves! We shall return one day!
Wow what a thought out blog post here!
You’ve really provided everythingggg you need for a trip to this amazing part of the world!
I’m from the cotswolds and it really great to see other peoples takes and suggestions! Thank you for providing this!
I also loved checking out your photos over on Pinterest!
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