Chessboard fields stretch across gently rolling hills, tall church towers punctuate villages of honey-colored stone, and flower meadows decorate smoothly winding valleys. Stretching from Chipping Campden in the north to the outskirts of Bath in the south, the Cotswolds cover some 500 square miles of near-perfect rural England. The rural landscape reflects centuries of interplay … Read more
Your own organic farm seems like the latest celebrity must-have, but could it soon become the domain of the rich and famous? Bake star Prue Leith, who has a small organic farm at her home in the Cotswolds, has lashed out at the ‘bureaucracy’ involved in sustainable farming. “The Cotswolds probably have a greater density … Read more
A good pint and a real local flavour: we think that’s what a traditional pub is all about. Of course it helps to have other accessories, such as generous old fireplaces, sturdy beams, rugs and tiles, but what really matters is the soul of the place – essentially a patina created by centuries of conviviality. … Read more
With its honeystone villages and country houses, rolling countryside of sheep-nibbled hills and pretty churches, the Cotswolds is heartbreakingly beautiful. Who wouldn’t want to go for a short break – or a long break? The approximately 800 square kilometers that make up the region are criss-crossed with footpaths and divided by dry stone walls, some … Read more
Stop the clock. There’s nothing quite like the luxury of spending a good hour or more in a Cotswold teahouse – and you’ll find that losing track of time is all but inevitable when you do. Your only challenge will be deciding between a delicious afternoon tea at one of the region’s elegant country house … Read more
Jack Rear was sent to investigate the tourist boom in some of England’s most picturesque villages – John Lawrence for The Telegraph “All aboard for lunch in the Cotswolds,” says Derek Lavery, beaming as he checks off the names on his clipboard. It’s 8am at Victoria Coach Station and I’m boarding the Premium Tours ‘Lunch … Read more
The facilities at Calcot & Spa are first class, from the lavender-lined hot tub with fireplace to the sauna and steam room with relaxation room – Lynk Photography/Adam Lynk All hotels have been independently assessed and selected. We earn a commission if you book through the links below, but this never influences our rating. Our … Read more
Minister Lovell is a pretty chocolate box town in the Cotswolds – John Lawrence The Cotswolds are no strangers to attention. The rural region, which was awarded National Landscape status in 1966, has long been a ‘bucket list’ destination for many travellers; the golden villages and stone-walled fields are the epitome of British rural romance. … Read more
The Cotswolds are particularly popular with southern European travelers – David Burges for the Telegraph In the elegant wood-paneled restaurant of Cowley Manor, waitress Maria Radu guides me through the culinary whims of the French guests. “They like local products, like grass-fed beef. That’s why we have côte de boeuf and hamburgers on the menu,” … Read more