Given its proximity to London, The Cotswolds is a magnet for those who like to embrace country pursuits, get some fresh air and visit the best country pubs. People from all walks of life live or have a holiday home here.
Easily accessible from both the north and south, the beautiful countryside of the Cotswolds sees many tourists from major cities, including London and is also very popular with American, Australian and European visitors. With a volume of tourists, picturesque towns and breathtaking countryside, the Cotswolds is an enticing place to own a holiday let. From Bourton-on-the-Water to Stow-on-Wold in the north to Tetbury or Painswick in the south, whichever location you choose, there’s a large range of traveller types for you to cater for – from walkers and cyclists to doggie lovers and celebrity spotters wishing to explore the extensive countryside or simply to dream of owning one of the stately homes to families wanting to relax and visit the many attractions available.
The Cotswolds covers a huge area – almost 800 square miles – and runs through five counties (Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, Wiltshire and Worcestershire). One of the delights of visiting the Cotswolds is exploring the different areas, each with its own identity, yet all with those defining Cotswold features: golden stone and rolling hills, the ‘wolds’.
The Cotswolds is also richly rural: more than 3,000 miles of footpaths and bridleways to explore; ancient woodlands and wildflower meadows; 4,000 miles of historic Cotswold stone walls dividing up the landscape. Unsurprisingly this landscape provides a rich harvest with local cheeses, meats and drinks appearing prominently on the menus of the gastro pubs, old inns, colourful cafes and fine dining restaurants scattered generously across the region. From fabulous gardens to amazing shops, it is no wonder that local and international visitors are either taking in the Cotswolds after a stay in London or dedicating their entire stay in the area or there are those creating forever memories here through marriage or family and friend reunions in this loveliest of rural settings. Although more popular in the Summer months The Cotswolds is genuinely in demand all year-round.
Easily accessible from both the north and south, the beautiful countryside of the Cotswolds sees many tourists from major cities, including London and is also very popular with American, Australian and European visitors. With a volume of tourists, picturesque towns and breathtaking countryside, the Cotswolds is an enticing place to own a holiday let. From Bourton-on-the-Water to Stow-on-Wold in the north to Tetbury or Painswick in the south, whichever location you choose, there’s a large range of traveller types for you to cater for – from walkers and cyclists to doggie lovers and celebrity spotters wishing to explore the extensive countryside or simply to dream of owning one of the stately homes to families wanting to relax and visit the many attractions available.
The Cotswolds covers a huge area – almost 800 square miles – and runs through five counties (Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, Wiltshire and Worcestershire). One of the delights of visiting the Cotswolds is exploring the different areas, each with its own identity, yet all with those defining Cotswold features: golden stone and rolling hills, the ‘wolds’.
The Cotswolds is also richly rural: more than 3,000 miles of footpaths and bridleways to explore; ancient woodlands and wildflower meadows; 4,000 miles of historic Cotswold stone walls dividing up the landscape. Unsurprisingly this landscape provides a rich harvest with local cheeses, meats and drinks appearing prominently on the menus of the gastro pubs, old inns, colourful cafes and fine dining restaurants scattered generously across the region. From fabulous gardens to amazing shops, it is no wonder that local and international visitors are either taking in the Cotswolds after a stay in London or dedicating their entire stay in the area or there are those creating forever memories here through marriage or family and friend reunions in this loveliest of rural settings. Although more popular in the Summer months The Cotswolds is genuinely in demand all year-round.
Maps of The Cotswolds
