Head to Cotswolds

Welcome to the Cotswolds, a unique and delightful location. A quick getaway or even a longer vacation in the Cotswolds will leave you wanting more, and you'll start planning your next trip there as soon as you get back home!

Around 800 square miles of land make up the Cotswolds, which span five counties (Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, Wiltshire, and Worcestershire). Exploring the various locations, each with its own personality but all sharing the distinctive characteristics of the Cotswolds-golden stone and undulating hills, or "wolds"-is one of the joys of visiting the region.

See some of the most impressive palaces, castles, and country estates in the nation; take in the beauty of nature in renowned reserves and at some of Britain's most well-known arboretums; hike along historic routes through breathtaking scenery; or cool down on our lake-land area's inland beach.

It should come as no surprise that this setting produces a bountiful harvest of food and drink, with local cheeses, meats, and beverages prominently featured on the menus of the gastropubs, historic inns, vibrant cafes, and fine dining establishments liberally dispersed across the area.

The lodging options are as varied and warm: choose from the best country house hotels, go stylish and boutique, relax at a spa, cozy up in a charming B&B, or pitch a tent at a campsite in a stunning setting. You could also choose to live on your own; there are a wide variety of cottages and manor houses available for rent.

Location: Painswick, central-southwest England