There is nowhere quite like the Cotswolds. With its honey-coloured stone villages, rambling country lanes, and flower-filled market towns, it feels like stepping into another world entirely. Here are some of our favourite places to visit — each one more charming than the last.
| Place | Why We Love It | Don't Miss |
|---|---|---|
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Bourton-on-the-Water |
The 'Venice of the Cotswolds' — low stone bridges over the River Windrush running through the village green. |
A stroll along the river and afternoon tea at one of the village tearooms. |
| Tetbury | A refined market town beloved by antique hunters and home to the Highgrove estate. | Browsing the antique shops along Long Street. |
| Cirencester | The 'Capital of the Cotswolds' — a bustling market town with Roman roots and a stunning parish church. | The Corinium Museum and the Monday/Friday market. |
| Castle Combe | Arguably the prettiest village in England — a perfectly preserved medieval village with not a modern building in sight. | Walking down to the market cross and along the brook. |
| Stow-on-the-Wold | A hilltop market town with a grand square, independent galleries, and wonderful delis. | The ancient yew tree doorway at St Edward's Church. |
| Burford & The Farmers Dog | A steep high street tumbling down to the River Windrush — and home to The Farmers Dog, a wonderful spot for a long lunch. | Lunch at The Farmers Dog and a wander through the churchyard. |
| Chipping Norton | A lively market town with a thriving arts scene, independent shops, and a beautiful wool church. | The Chipping Norton Theatre and the local farmers market. |
| Winchcombe | A hidden gem on the Cotswold Way with a charming high street and the magnificent Sudeley Castle nearby. | Sudeley Castle gardens and a walk along the Cotswold Way. |
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