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Welcome to our Official Cotswolds Website

The Official Guide to Cotswolds Breaks and Holidays The Cotswolds area is one of England's favourite destinations; famous for hundreds of honey-colour limestone villages in a beautiful rural setting. There's lots on in the Cotswolds this summer, from football in ...

How to find Your Perfect Accommodation in the Cotswolds...

Cotswold Accommodation Our award-winning Cotswold accommodation is sure to impress you. It's wonderfully varied - making the only problem choosing where to stay! With hundreds of Cotswolds towns, villages and smaller settlements there is plenty of choice in accommodation style ...

Hotels in the Cotswolds

The hotels in the Cotswolds suit every budget and satisfy every need. From a large hotel to small family run establishments your stay in the Cotswolds will be out of this world. Cotswolds hotels typically have beautiful surroundings and good ...

Cotswold Spa Hotels

There is an excellent choice of day spas and luxurious spa hotels in the Cotswolds area. Spa facilities, health clubs, beauty treatments, facials, massages or pedicures - treat yourself to a refreshing spa break in the Cotswolds and you're guaranteed ...

Cotswolds Bed & Breakfast

Bed & Breakfast in the Cotswolds Whether you are looking for a B&B in the remotest village you can find, or one in a bustling market town, there is a Cotswolds B&B that will appeal to you. Bed & Breakfasts ...

Holiday Cottages in Cotswolds

Cotswold Self Catering Accommodation If you're looking for a holiday cottage, Cotswolds self-catering can be a great experience. Firstly many of the cottages and buildings available for rental are ancient, romantic places, perhaps with a thatched roof or in a ...

Cotswold Camping & Caravanning

Cotswold Camping You can search this website for a campsite in the Cotswolds, the UK's most perfect location for camping. Camping in the Cotswolds is a great place for 'Glamping' (Glamorous Camping) - after all the designer of a best ...

Farm Accommodation in the Cotswolds

Stay on a farm in the Cotswolds A farm stay in the Cotswolds is a wonderful experience. Popular with many people, especially families, a Cotswolds farm stay will give you a great insight into the real Cotswolds and the local ...

Award Winners in the Cotswolds

We'll use this space to keep you up to date with recent awards or media coverage for Cotswolds accommodation. Gold and Silver inspection awards from Quality in Tourism and The AA are quite common in the Cotswolds, so these are ...

Booking Information

Book your accommodation in The Cotswolds Accommodation in the Cotswolds can be booked online on Cotswolds.com. Just select the 'availability' option on the accommodation search box on the right and enter your chosen dates. Not all of our accommodation providers ...

Wedding Venues

Planning on getting married in the Cotswolds? There are many venues in the Cotswolds perfect for your wedding setting as the area is unarguably romantic, standing out amongst other places. When it comes to wedding venues, UK destinations for tying ...

Accommodation Gradings

All accommodation listed on this website has been inspected by one of the ratings authorities (Visit Britain or The AA) or has recently applied for a rating and is awaiting assessment. Please be aware ratings may change throughout the year.

Things to do

The Cotswold Visitor Attractions explored... With no theme parks or long queues for 'rides', the Cotswolds is a restful sort of place where time slips away happily and a Blackberry is something that you make jam with. But don't think ...

Cotswold Experiences

Make your visit to the Cotswolds special... The Cotswolds list of visitor attractions is complemented by various experiences on offer - each of which are definitely on the list for visitors to the Cotswolds to enjoy, whether as part of ...

Cotswolds Attractions

With so many Cotswold attractions, we feel a little spoilt for choice! Many attractions and things to do in the Cotswolds are suitable for both adults and children, so make the most of your family day out by using our ...

Activities

A great way to learn more about the Cotswolds is to take a cookery course here. You'll learn all about the local produce of the Cotswolds, and hopefully take away some new skills as well. Food Schools such as Thyme ...

Shopping in the Cotswolds

  There are so many options when shopping in the Cotswolds, its hard to know where to begin. Here's our guide to shopping in the main towns and villages in the Cotswolds and surrounding areas:   Bourton on the Water ...

Cotswolds TV & Film

Google View Interactive Film Map in a larger map The Cotswolds and Forest of Dean - Britain's Rural Capital of Culture , is full of surprises for film and TV fans. We've had some big productions here such as Harry ...

Picnics

Practicing the art of picnicking in the Cotswolds The History... Picnics have been enjoyed throughout the centuries; from medieval hunting feasts of the 14th century to Renaissance era country banquets and Victorian garden parties. The invention of picnicking is credited ...

Low Cost Cotswolds

The Cotswolds are filled with great attractions large and small. There are many that we would recommend that don't cost a penny, or ask for a small donation towards their upkeep. Gloucester Cathedral - This magnificent cathedral is in the ...

Handmade Gardens of the North Cotswolds

Six Cotswold Gardens of real character in the North Cotswolds, between Moreton-in-Marsh & Broadway. Visit a garden in 2010 and pick up a leaflet to enter a draw to win a unique, red carpet, garden lover's day to celebrate St ...

The Cotswold Way - National Trail

The Cotswold Way National Trail is a walking trail that runs along the length of the Cotswolds, starting in Chipping Campden in the north, and finishing at the front of Bath Abbey in the south. The trail is 102 miles ...

What's On

Our Cotswolds events really are something to be proud of. You can find so much here, from chasing a Double Gloucester cheese down a hill, to a tiny village fete opened by an international celebrity. A little research into what's ...

Cotswolds Festivals & Events

We're especially proud of our more traditional Cotswold festivals such as the annual Tetbury Woolsack race - historically important Cotswold traditions that just don't happen anywhere else. Elsewhere there is an ambitious programme of food and Cotswold cultural festivals that ...

Britain's Rural Capital of Culture

Britain's Rural Capital of Culture? Surely! Inspired by the range of events and cultural happenings in the Cotswolds and Forest of Dean, we're making the claim. Here's the video to introduce just a few of our local cultural heroes. To ...

By Hand & Machine

  By Hand & Machine - The story of The Arts & Crafts Movement in the Cotswolds It is little wonder that the Cotswolds attracted the leading Arts & Crafts figures. The wealth of splendid architecture, fine houses, outstanding gardens ...

The 2010 Ryder Cup

If you are attending the Ryder Cup , why not consider the Cotswolds as a place to stay during your trip? With Newport & the Usk Valley just over the border in South East Wales, the Cotswolds area is ideally ...

Food & Drink

Fabulous local produce, award winning restaurants & creative chefs all make eating and drinking in the Cotswolds a truly memorable experience. Cotswold foodie events ta ke place on a weekly (sometimes daily) basis around the Cotswolds, supported by some enterprising ...

Restaurants in the Cotswolds

The combination of local ingredients, an affluent local population and a long tradition of hotelkeeping and hospitality makes this area a pleasure for restaurant lovers. Leading the charge is the 2 Michelin-starred Champignon Sauvage in Cheltenham. Some of the great ...

Cotswolds Pubs & Inns

The Good Pub Guide is Britain's ultimate guide to excellent pubs. Gloucestershire features prominently, with about as many entries as the whole of Scotland. But it's easy to find a good pub in Cotswolds. When it comes to locating a ...

The Cotswold Chef

Meet your local Cotswold Chef.. Rob Rees MBE is The Cotswold Chef, one of the UK's leading chefs and consultants dedicated to creating a better food culture for Britain. He balances social aspects of his work with his private interests ...

Cotswolds Farmers Markets

Try out the local produce - When it comes to farmers' markets UK farmers have revolutionised food shopping for thousands of people. Cotswolds markets are pretty special with most keeping to a 30 mile local food sourcing rule ensuring that ...

Farm Shops

Be careful when you ask for directions to one of our Cotswold English farm shops. The range of styles is immense. There is the recently opened Highgrove Shop while at Daylesford organic farm you can park alongside the Mercs and ...

Pudding of the Month

The Pudding Club was founded at Three Ways House Hotel in 1985 to prevent the demise of the traditional great British Pudding. In the 1980's it seemed as though such delights as Jam Roly Poly, Syrup Sponge, Sticky Toffee Pudding ...

Tea Rooms in the Cotswolds

When it comes to relaxing it doesn't get much better than sitting in one of the many Tea Rooms; Cotswold scenery behind you while you read a paper in the sunshine on a lovely summer's day. Tea Rooms in the ...

Gloucester Cathedral's Pilgrim's Pie

A unique pie is bringing a taste of the glorious Gloucestershire countryside to Gloucester Cathedral. Visitors who journey to the 920-year-old building to admire its architecture, view its royal tomb and delight in its music will be able to round ...

Discover the Area

This section offers you background information on the Cotswolds. There's a section called Cotswolds for beginners which gives you the basics - including a little bit of history (but, we promise, only one date). Year Round Cotswolds tells you what's ...

Cotswold Visitor Information

This is where we have put as much tourist information on the Cotswolds as possible, from maps to weather . Travel to the Cotswolds describes our location and access by public transport or car. A listing of Tourist Information Centres ...

Cotswolds for beginners

The Cotswolds area is a range of gently rolling hills in England, designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Just west of London (90 minutes by rail or car), the Cotswolds is an easily accessible area around 100 miles (160km) ...

Year Round Cotswolds

Spring Spring is when most plants begin to grow. When visiting the Cotswolds in spring you would expect to see trees and plants alike burst into colourful life, including daffodils, snowdrops, magnolias, primroses and bluebells. A good place to visit ...

Cotswolds Towns & Villages

The Cotswolds is home to some of the most unspoilt, historic and famous towns and villages in England. Beautiful villages such as Snowshill and Painswick nestle in the Cotswold Hills, sure to delight any visitor. Historical market towns such as ...

The Cotswolds Conservation Board

The Cotswolds Conservation Board is the organisation that exists to conserve and enhance the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). This is an area of dry stone walls, historic buildings, open skies, rolling grassland, beech woods and captivating villages.

Cotswolds in the Press

The Cotswolds area attracts a large number of travel & food writers each year. If you are a writer and would like to visit the area, please contact us on 01242 864171 or tourism@gloucestershire.gov.uk . Please find below downloadable articles ...

Be Green in the Cotswolds

The Cotswolds area has been a tourist destination for as long as we can remember, with visitors coming for the beautiful rural setting, high quality accommodation and wide range of events. It's easy to add a few actions to your ...

What's nearby

The Forest of Dean Just across the River Severn is the magical Forest of Dean. Known as the 'Queen of Forests', the Forest of Dean has something for everyone - unique and fascinating heritage, spectacular and varied landscapes, plus warm ...

latest news

Welcome to our Cotswolds news page! If you have any news from around the Cotswolds that you think we should hear about, please let us know .   Painting the Cotswold Way During the summer of 2010, local artist Rupert ...

Special Offers

Don't miss out on special offers in the Cotswolds - check the pages below to see our current special offers. Crucible Special Offers   Ryder Cup Special Offers Attraction Special Offers Bed & Breakfast Special Offers   Hotel Special Offers ...

Press Area

Welcome to the press centre for everything tourism in the Cotswolds. As one of the most frequently written about, photographed and filmed areas of Britain we take press enquiries very seriously and aim to help you get the information that ...

Tours, Group Travel & Itineraries

Cotswold Tours Using a tour operator is a great way to get around the Cotswolds if you are not familiar with the area. Tour guides will often know about those fantastic places that you would not find without local knowledge.

Cotswold Itineraries

Free Cotswolds Sightseeing Itineraries There are many different ways to see the Cotswolds, and ways in which to combine the attractions and experiences for an exciting day out. Our free Cotswold Itineraries have been designed by a local tour guide ...

Membership for Tourism Businesses

Our Vision and Aim: Cotswolds and Forest of Dean Tourism is all about working in partnership across the County to achieve joined up thinking, planning, marketing and ultimately to increase the value and profitability of tourism in the Cotswolds and ...

Current Members

1 Meon View 1 The Old Manor 1 Woodchester Lodge Bed & Breakfast 4 Grafton Mews 9 Mill Bank Abbeymead Guest House Abbots Court Farm Acorn Cottage Anne Bartlett - The Gloucestershire Tour Guide Annes Cottage Apsley Villa Arreton House ...

Joining Membership

Joining/renewing the Cotswolds and Forest of Dean Membership Scheme Joining or renewing Cotswolds & Forest of Dean Tourism as a member couldn't be easier - just download the form below, complete and return to us at: Cotswolds and Forest of ...

Member News

Keep up to date with your membership here - we will keep you informed of new benefits and news for tourism businesses in the Cotswolds area. The 2010 Cotswold Tourism Awards This year we would like to celebrate the best ...

Members Card Attraction Pass

Attractions participating in the scheme Abbey House and Gardens Batsford Arboretum Beckford Silk Berkeley Castle Bibury Trout Farm Birdland Park & Gardens Bourton Model Railway Chavenage House Chedworth Roman Villa Clearwell Caves Corinium Museum Cotswold Country Park and Beach Cotswold ...

Membership Benefits

Membership Benefits - Commencing 1st January 2011   Entry (including web link back to your own website) on www.cotswolds.com. Please contact Katy Richardson if you would like to amend your web entry Discount on banner advertising on Cotswolds.com - Click ...

Online Booking for Cotswolds.com

We have recently introduced online booking to Cotswolds.com. We are always striving for Cotswolds.com to be a one stop shop for our visitors to the site and this facility is enabling us to be a step closer to that goal.

Training & Events

Thank you to those of you who have recently attended our training courses on: E-marketing Green Advantage Marketing in a Recession Sustainability Welcome All Welcome Host Stay tuned for more training courses coming your way! ...

Useful Links

Britain's Tourist Board (International): www.visitbritain.com England for the British! www.enjoyengland.com Local news, traffic & weather: www.bbc.co.uk/gloucestershire/ The Cotswolds Conservation Board is the organisation that exists to conserve and enhance the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Cotswold Life - The ...

Accessibility Statement

Accessibility Statement We believe in access to information over the Internet for all. This Accessibility Statement provides an overview of the accessibility features we have implemented on this website. If you have any questions regarding the accessibility of this site, ...

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  If you have a specific enquiry and wish to contact us then please do: Cotswolds and Forest of Dean Tourism Address - Chargrove Business Centre, Main Road, Shurdington, Cheltenham, GL51 4GA Email - tourism@gloucestershire.gov.uk Tel - +44 (0)1242 864171 ...

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If you have questions about this site please email us on tourism@gloucestershire.gov.uk For visitor information enquiries please call a Tourist Information Centre .

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Site Credits

Written by the Cotswolds and Forest of Dean Destination Management Organisation. Principle photography by Jo Ward Photography, with additional images by Christopher Cornwell and Nick Turner. Other images supplied by businesses featured.   ...

Terms & Conditions

TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR USE OF THE COTSWOLDS TOURISM WEBSITE Please click here for Booking Terms & Conditions In these Terms and Conditions we refer to www.cotswolds.com ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS By accessing the content of www.cotswolds.com ("the Website") you agree ...

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Cotswolds & Forest of Dean Tourism (Managed by the Gloucestershire Development Agency) Cotswolds.com - The Cotswolds official tourist information site - what to see and do, inspected accommodation, maps, what's on and ideas for short breaks. 1. Cotswolds & Forest ...

Trade Room

This area is for Cotswold (and area) businesses who want to find out more and learn how to get involved with Cotswold campaigns and promotions.   Advertising - If you wish to place a banner advert on Cotswolds.com please contact ...

Be Sustainable

Sustainability for Cotswold businesses The Cotswolds area has been a tourist destination for as long as we can remember, with visitors coming for the beautiful rural setting, high quality accommodation and wide range of events. To keep the Cotswolds this ...

Facts & Figures

See below for a list of facts and figures for the Cotswolds & Forest of Dean. Please note 2008 figures are the latest figures.     ...