About
Charming stone villages and rolling hills, a dreamy escape from the everyday.
Why go
- Feels like stepping back in time
- A fairytale place to visit in Europe
- Quintessential English countryside
Must try
- Explore postcard-perfect villages
- Walk the Cotswold Way
- Visit Bibury
- Visit Bourton-on-the-Water
- Visit Stow-on-the-Wold
Pro tips
- Take a train from London Paddington to Moreton-in-Marsh
- Rent a car to explore multiple villages
- Book accommodation 4-5 months ahead
- Use the OS Maps app for walking routes
- Consider guided tours to visit villages
Good to know
- Popular villages get busy, visit early or late
- Narrow, windy roads with fast speed limits
- Plan ahead for bus schedules
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