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The Cotswolds

The most quintessential of English settings, breaks to the Cotswolds boast rolling green hills and picture-perfect yellow stone hamlets replete with rose gardens and historic pubs. Head to the great outdoors for a trek across the escarpments or time your visit for a legendary race day in the spectacular regency town of Cheltenham. With a rich network of lakes and reservoirs breaks to the Cotswolds can include plenty of fun on the water from fishing to boating. Be thrilled on a close encounter with birds of prey at one of the region’s bird parks then indulge at a local farmers’ market finding local single Gloucester cheese, trout and hearty locally brewed beers.

 

What you’ll love most about the Cotswolds

  • Take a walk through the beautiful countryside and charming villages, such as Bourton-on-the-Water, Stow-on-the-Wold, and Chipping Campden
  • Visit the picturesque Broadway Tower, which offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside
  • Explore the beautiful gardens and grounds of Blenheim Palace, the birthplace of Winston Churchill
  • Visit the charming market town of Tetbury, known for its antique shops and independent boutiques
  • Explore the medieval ruins of Tewkesbury Abbey, a stunning example of Norman architecture
  • Visit the Cotswold Water Park, a network of over 150 lakes and wetlands with a variety of recreational activities

Where to Book

  • Picturesque Castle Combe in the Cotswolds

  • House and garden in the Cotswolds village of Bibury

  • Lavender fields in Snowshill, Cotswolds

  • Snowshill Church, Gloucestershire

  • Arlington Row in Bibury, England

  • Snow over Downham Hill in the Cotswolds

  • Bourton-on-the-Water, Cotswolds

  • Row of houses, Burford, Oxfordshire

Average temperature

Information below is based on average highest temperature for each month.

  • 6℃
  • 7℃
  • 9℃
  • 12℃
  • 16℃
  • 19℃
  • 21℃
  • 20℃
  • 17℃
  • 13℃
  • 9℃
  • 7℃
  • 13
  • 10
  • 12
  • 9
  • 10
  • 9
  • 8
  • 10
  • 8
  • 11
  • 12
  • 12

Information above is based on the average number of days which experience some form of rainfall for each month.

Rainfall

When to Visit

Below gives you information and a rating of the best time of year to visit.

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Our Ratings

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Where to book


Country Hotel Breaks offer short breaks and deals for many of the finest country hotels in Britain including the Lake District, Cotswolds and Cornwall. Rural hotels, mansions, boutique hotels and romantic inns are just some of the styles of accommodation to be found in their portfolio.

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