Cotswolds

Cotswolds: Honey-Stone Villages & Rolling Hills

The Cotswolds is England at its most timeless – a patchwork of rolling hills, winding lanes and honey-coloured villages that look as though they were lifted straight from a storybook. Stretching across five counties, this National Landscape is full of moments that make you slow down, breathe in, and soak up the quiet magic of the countryside.

Here, you’ll find dry-stone walls tracing the hillsides, ancient churches standing watch over sleepy hamlets, and market towns buzzing with life. Browse the farm shop at Jeremy Clarkson’s famous Diddly Squat Farm, sample seasonal produce at Daylesford – one of England’s most celebrated organic farms – or step onto the set of Father Brown in the charming village of Blockley. Fans of Downton Abbey will recognise Bampton as the show’s iconic village, while Bath’s elegant Georgian streets bring Bridgerton’s Regency world to life.

The landscape invites you to take it all in at a gentler pace – whether that’s a ramble along the Cotswold Way, a bike ride through sheep-dotted fields, or a leisurely pub lunch by a crackling fire.

But there’s more here than just pretty views. The Cotswolds hum with history, from Roman villas to medieval wool churches, and with a thriving community of makers, farmers, and storytellers eager to share their craft.

Whether you’re here to ramble, feast, or simply escape the rush of modern life, the Cotswolds offers an England that feels familiar yet full of discovery – a place where every turn reveals a new reason to linger.