Welcome to the Cotswolds
Welcome to the Cotswolds, a very special, very wonderful place. A short break or even an extended holiday in the Cotswolds will leave you wanting more and you’ll be booking your next Cotswolds holiday as soon as you return home!
The Cotswolds covers a huge area – almost 800 square miles – and runs through five counties (Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, Wiltshire and Worcestershire). One of the delights of visiting the Cotswolds is exploring the different areas, each with its own identity, yet all with those defining Cotswold features: golden stone and rolling hills, the ‘wolds’.
Explore quintessentially English towns & villages of honey-coloured stone; take in splendid, lively market towns; visit some of the country’s greatest palaces, castles and country houses; marvel at the natural world in acclaimed reserves and at some of the most famous gardens & arboreta in Britain; walk through breath-taking landscapes along historic trails; or make a splash in our lake-land area with its own inland beach.
There’s a vibrant buzz in places like Cheltenham, Cirencester, Tewkesbury, Stroud and Witney. There are many exciting things to do for all the family. And an arty heartbeat too – which extends to the wealth of festivals and events that are testimony to the creative vibe of the region.
The Cotswolds is also richly rural: more than 3,000 miles of footpaths and bridleways to explore; ancient woodlands and wildflower meadows; 4,000 miles of historic Cotswold stone walls dividing up the landscape.
Unsurprisingly this landscape provides a rich harvest of food and drink with local cheeses, meats and drinks appearing prominently on the menus of the gastro pubs, old inns, colourful cafes and fine dining restaurants scattered generously across the region.
The accommodation is just as wide ranging and welcoming: enjoy the finest of country house hotels, go chic and boutique, take a spa break, snuggle up in a charming B&B, or experience some unforgettable glamping. Or opt for a place of your own: there’s a striking range of cottages and manor houses to rent.
From fabulous gardens to amazing shops, we could go on … but why not come and see for yourself?
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Adam Henson's Cotswold Farm Park
Sitting in the heart of the Cotswolds, Adam Henson’s Cotswold Farm Park has a long-standing…
Batsford Arboretum & Garden Centre
The 60 acre arboretum at Batsford is situated just a mile west of the historic market town of…
Blenheim Palace
Blenheim Palace has a centuries-long history of welcoming leaders from across the world. This event…
Broadway Tower
Broadway Tower – the Cotswolds’ highest castle. Restored & Refurbished The slow…
Bruern Cottages
BOOK ONLINE DIRECT Located in the heart of the Cotswolds, Bruern Holiday Cottages have been setting…
BULL Burford
Bull has eighteen bedrooms and suites, exquisitely crafted around the building's original…
Cotswold Charm Holiday Cottages
Cotswold Charm Holiday Cottages has a selection of superb self catering cottages located around Top…
Cotswold House Hotel and Spa
>> Book Direct for the best rates and latest availability The Cotswold House Hotel is…
Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens
Take a walk on the WILD SIDE! Stroll around the Park and get eye-to-eye with giraffes, watch…
Cotswolds Distillery
Join the team at the award-winning Cotswolds Distillery for a tour & tasting or one of their…
Cowley Manor Experimental
Welcome to Cowley Manor A storybook unfolding, telling the tales of the past 300 years. In 2023…
De Vere Cotswold Water Park
Conveniently located in the southwest region of England—and situated off the A419, just five…
Dining at BULL Burford
WILD WILD is a tribute to the raw and elemental power of fire, the ancient heart of the…
Dormy House Hotel
Dormy House is one of the Cotswold’s best loved luxury hotels. We’re comfortable and…
Ellenborough Park
Ellenborough Park is the Cotswolds' most critically-acclaimed luxury hotel…
Hoburne Cotswold
Hoburne Cotswold is a holiday park like no other, offering luxury holiday accommodation, indoor and…
Ingleside House
Bold colours, striking designs and an exuberant style set Ingleside House apart from many other…
Kings Head Hotel
>> Book Direct for the best rates and latest availability The Kings Head Hotel is an…
Manor Cottages
Manor Cottages is self-catering holiday cottages in the Cotswolds. With nearly 300 Cotswolds…
Sapperton Yurt at Westley Farm
Make your way down the winding farm track, take the footpath across a meadow and enter 30 acres of…
Snowdrop Weekends - Colesbourne Park
Started by plant collector Henry John Elwes FRS with the outstanding Galanthus elwesii, which he…
StayCotswold - Burford
StayCotswold has a fantastic collection of luxury holiday homes in Burford Burford…
Sudeley Castle & Gardens
Home to Elizabeth, Lady Ashcombe and the Dent-Brocklehurst family, Sudeley Castle and Gardens is a…
Sykes Holiday Cottages
Sykes Cottages has a fantastic selection of self-catering cottages in the Cotswolds, from…
The Greenway Hotel and Spa
Located on the outskirts of the Regency town of Cheltenham, The Greenway is a 16th century luxury…
The Kings Head Restaurant
Food at the Kings Head is modern British dining at its best! With its blend of contemporary design…
The Lygon Arms
Central to the natural beauty of the Cotswolds, the Lygon Arms hotel rests tranquilly behind an…
The Lygon Arms Spa
Nestled in the idyllic Cotswold countryside lies the Lygon Arms Spa, a haven of peace away from the…
The Old Bell Hotel
The Old Bell Hotel is an award winning 4 AA star hotel and two AA rosette restaurant (Abbey Row)…
The Old Stocks Inn
Our boutique hotel is luxurious, but not stuffy. Elegant, but not pretentious. Quaint, but not twee…
The Old Stocks Inn Restaurant
The Old Stocks Inn is nestled in the heart of the bustling town of Stow on the Wold and surrounded…
The Red Lion Long Compton
The Red Lion is a cosy country inn, nestled in the heart of the Cotswold village of Long Compton, a…
Three Ways House Hotel
Three Ways House – Home of the Pudding Club is a charming Cotswold village hotel close to…
Whatley Manor
Whatley Manor is a grown-up getaway in the heart of the Cotswolds. Set in 12 acres of gardens with…
Wild Thyme & Honey
We offer 24 opulent bedrooms offering natural, honest and hardy interiors. Each room…