The Cotswolds (/ ˈ k ɒ t s w oʊ l d z, ˈ k ɒ t s w əl d z / KOTS-wohldz, KOTS-wəldz) [1] is a region of central South West England, along a range of rolling hills that rise from the meadows of the upper River Thames to an escarpment above the Severn Valley and the Vale of Evesham.

Dec 12, 2023 · Stretching from Stratford-upon-Avon in the north to Bath in the south, the Cotswolds features landscapes you'd see in Romantic paintings, quaint towns and villages built from honey-colored stone, world-class dining and amazing produce (that is to say, lots of cheese).

Dec 27, 2024 · Just a couple of hours away from London, this rural area feels like you’re in a different world. It is located in south-central England and spans a total of 6 counties, which includes Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire. The Cotswolds rural area is a picture of romantic beauty come to life.

Nov 17, 2023 · The World Bucket List’s top tips for visiting the Cotswolds: Choose a central base like Burford to easily explore the Cotswolds’ diverse towns and villages. Take in panoramic views from the highest point in the Cotswolds at Stow-on-the-Wold.

Nov 25, 2024 · Cotswolds, ridge of limestone hills extending for about 50 miles (80 km) across south-central England. The Cotswolds are part of the Jurassic uplands that cross the country from southwest to northeast.

If you’re looking for things to do in the Cotswolds – well, there’s plenty. Potter around Broadway or Bilbury, spot buzzards sweeping across the hilltops, raid farmers markets for local culinary delights like single Gloucester cheese or treat the kids to a day out at Cotswold farm park.

From the willow-shaded banks of the River Thames, and Blenheim Palace’s lavish decor, to the honey-coloured cottages of Bourton-on-the-Water, Chipping Campden and Burford – it’s all just as idyllic as you imagine.

Apr 4, 2024 · The Cotswolds is located in south-central England and covers an area of around 787 square miles (2,038 km 2). It encompasses a few different counties, including Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Wiltshire, Somerset, Worcestershire, and Warwickshire.

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 his...

Oct 8, 2024 · Famous for its English market towns and villages with quaint honey-coloured houses, the Cotswolds are the perfect destination for walkers, cyclists and those simply wishing to explore a quintessentially English destination.