Blog (December 2017) - Cotswolds

Laurie Lee Wildlife Walk trail in the Slad Valley

Literary Cotswolds

Planning a literary getaway? The Cotswolds has inspired many of our great writers and poets over the centuries. Here’s just a few of the literary connections you can explore on your next visit.

Two legs, four wheels or two wheels? Discover the Cotswolds on foot, by car or by bike.

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Two legs, four wheels, two wheels? There are lots of very different ways to explore the Cotswolds, just choose your means of transport and then really explore the Cotswolds. 

Discover the glorious gardens of the Cotswolds

Gorgeous gardens of the Cotswolds

The Cotswolds boasts a whole host of world-class gardens of all shapes, designs and sizes giving you the option to enjoy one or two in a day – or stay for a week and see them all!  And it doesn’t matter what time of year you visit – there’s colour, interest and wonderful floral sights from early spring to late autumn.

Some thoughts for Christmas - things to do and gorgeous gifts to buy in the Cotswolds this year.

Christmas gifts and more

Some thoughts for Christmas - things to do and gorgeous gifts to buy in the Cotswolds this year.

See some of our best known attractions in a whole new light!  Enjoy the magic of a whole host of festive illuminations in the Cotswolds this Christmas.

Lighting up the Cotswolds

See some our favourite attractions in a whole new light! Enjoy the magic of a whole host of festive illuminations in the Cotswolds this Christmas.

Escape the hustle and bustle of Christmas - kick off your shoes, settle in and let someone else do all the work! A whole host of fabulous places to stay…….

Christmas in the Cotswolds

Escape the hustle and bustle of Christmas - kick off your shoes, settle in and let someone else do all the work! A whole host of fabulous places to stay…….

Enjoy some quirky historic facts about the beautiful Cotswolds – from ancient discoveries to historic ports, famous figures from history to heroes of the civil war.

A touch of history

Enjoy some quirky historic facts about the beautiful Cotswolds – from ancient discoveries to historic ports, famous figures from history to heroes of the civil war.

Some of the best prehistoric remains to see in the Cotswolds - pictured are the Three Shires Stones

Lumps, bumps and standing stones

Archaeologists and TimeTeam addicts apart, terms like stone, bronze and iron age just conjure up images of mysterious lumps and bumps across the Cotswold countryside with a scattering of intriguing standing stones. Discover some of the best in the Cotswolds…

Trace the Romans in the Cotswolds

Latin lovers in the Cotswolds

The Roman legions arrived in England in 43AD and stayed for the next 350 years - unsurprisingly many traces remain, some definitely more immediately obvious than others...

Snowshill

Touring the Cotswolds

Whether you like to use two feet, four wheels or a bike, you’ll be spoilt for choice for Cotswolds based experts who’ll help you take the strain out of getting around.  What better way to make the most of your precious free time and experience the Cotswolds in a truly memorable way?

Can't bear to be parted from your pet pooch - no problem the Cotswolds has plenty to offer our four legged friends...

Mad about dogs

If you just can’t bear to be parted from your pet pooch, you’ll be relieved to hear the Cotswolds offers a whole host of places to stay and things to do for both two and four-legged visitors!  In fact dare we say you’d be barking mad not to book your next holiday here?!

Tree on a hill in front of rolling countryside