The Cotswolds

A base for walking, cycling and village-hopping

The Cotswolds is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty known for honey-coloured stone villages, rolling hills and an extensive network of footpaths.

Whether you want a long-distance walk, a gentle stroll, a garden visit or just a good pub lunch, there is plenty to fill your days. Below are some of the places and ideas we’d suggest starting with.

Distances and journey times depend on where you are heading, so ask us about getting around when you enquire.

Rolling Cotswold hills with stone walls and fields in soft light
Plan Your Days

Ways to explore

A walker on the Cotswold Way along the edge of the escarpment
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Walking & Hiking Trails

The Cotswolds is crisscrossed with waymarked footpaths, from national trails to short village circuits. Here are some of the best-known long-distance routes to build a stay around.

Stone footbridges crossing the River Windrush
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Scenic Walks

Not every walk needs to be a long one. These are well-known places for shorter, gentler strolls in classic Cotswold scenery.

A cyclist on a quiet Cotswold lane between stone walls
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Cycling Routes

The Cotswolds’ quiet lanes make for rewarding rides, though the hills are real. Distances depend on where you start and how far you want to go, so plan your route with a cycling map or app.

Broadway Tower on its hilltop
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Local Attractions

Beyond the villages and the footpaths, the Cotswolds has gardens, castles and historic sites worth a day out. Opening times and ticket details change, so please check each attraction’s own website before travelling.

A traditional stone village pub
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Food & Drink Nearby

The Cotswolds is well served with village pubs, tearooms and farm shops. Opening times and menus change, so ask us for current suggestions when you stay.

Villages & Towns

Famous Cotswold places

Stone footbridges crossing the River Windrush
Village

Bourton-on-the-Water

Low stone bridges across the River Windrush.

The market square at Stow-on-the-Wold
Market town

Stow-on-the-Wold

A market square surrounded by historic stone buildings.

Honey-stone buildings along Broadway High Street
Village

Broadway

A wide high street of golden stone, below Broadway Tower.

Chipping Campden High Street curving between historic stone houses
Market town

Chipping Campden

A historic high street and the start of the Cotswold Way.

Arlington Row cottages beside the River Coln in Bibury
Village

Bibury

Arlington Row and the River Coln.

Burford High Street running down towards the River Windrush
Town

Burford

A sloping high street running down to the River Windrush.

Check opening times, prices and any booking requirements before you travel. Details can change.

Ready to plan your Cotswolds stay?

Send us your dates and we’ll be in touch to confirm availability and the details of your stay. Every room rate includes breakfast.

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