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Nestled in the beautiful Cotswold countryside are hundreds of small towns and villages just waiting to be discovered at any time of the year.
Why not try some of these stunning places on your next visit, where you will discover the honey-coloured stone buildings, old-world charm and tranquillity that sum up so much of that Cotswold magic.
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Tetbury is a quintessential Cotswold town with elegant merchant houses, honey-coloured cosy cottages and architectural heritage in abundance, including the iconic Market House in the centre of the town. With Westonbirt arboretum, Chavenage House & HRH Prince Charles’ Highgrove gardens nearby it makes a good base to stay.
Winchcombe
Famous as a centre for walkers with its excellent routes out into the stunning countryside, Winchcombe has a wonderful timeless quality about it, with its Cotswold stone cottages standing side by side with distinctive black and white half-timbered buildings. Make sure you visit Sudeley Castle and the local steam railway too.
Woodstock
Woodstock is a fine Georgian town, with a distinct royal heritage, containing many attractive period buildings. The real insider’s tip is to stay in Woodstock: there are great places to stay and to eat; you’ll have time to explore the town and all the delights it has to offer; but you’ll also discover the best way to visit the world heritage site of Blenheim Palace, on foot!
Filkins
The small, beautiful village of Filkins is a hidden gem with enchanting stone houses, several of which have the characteristic slab fencing, including the tiny Swinford Museum. The 18th century Cotswold Woollen Weavers and Stonemasons are a must for any visitor, where you can see and buy traditional local crafts.
Guiting Power
Located in the heart of the north Cotswold countryside in the upper reaches of the Windrush valley, Guiting Power has a small village green, with a pub at either end and excellent walking routes into Guiting Wood and over the Cotswold hills. Adam Henson’s Cotswold Farm Park is in easy reach too.
Snowshill
The charming, unspoilt village of Snowshill has a striking church and a row of much photographed cottages. Opposite is Snowshill Manor, given to the National Trust by its eccentric owner Charles Paget Wade and filled with the spoils of a lifetime of collecting. Nearby Snowshill Lavender Farm beautifully enhances the summer landscape.
Discover more Real Cotswold towns, including Witney, Painswick and Cirencester, and seek out more Cotswold villages for your next visit.
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