Its A Walkers Heaven…
The Cotswolds stretch across the beautiful counties of Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, Wiltshire and Worcestershire. Dreamy villages, unspoilt countryside and a charm all of its own, visit once and you’ll never want to leave. Here are some reasons why you need to make that trip in 2022.
The countryside will take your breath away
Beautifully rolling hills, wild meadows, ancient woodland and gentle, meandering streams; The Cotswolds is home to the English countryside of your dreams! Everywhere you turn you’ll be knocked sideways by the picturesque landscape that greets you. It’s a very special region.
Literature is a good reason to travel there.
It’s no surprise that the beauty of The Cotswolds has inspired so many writers and poets over the years. Everyone from Laurie Lee and J. R. R. Tolkien to Beatrix Potter and J. M. Barrie have taken creative inspiration from the towns, villages and countryside they encountered during their time here.
And what about the great food?!
The Cotswolds has a great reputation as a foodie paradise, thanks to the incredible produce on offer. Local specialities like Gloucester Old Spot pork, Tewkesbury mustard, Stinking Bishop cheese, Hobbs House bread and Bibury trout, as well as some of the finest locally-grown veg imaginable, can be found on the menu in restaurants and pubs across the area. The locally-brewed beers and ales, as well as Cotswolds Gin, will accompany any great meal beautifully.
It’s a walkers heaven.
A great way to discover the real Cotswolds is on foot. The Cotswold Way National Trail runs for 102 miles through this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, covering all aspects of the famous landscapes. Starting at Chipping Campden leading all the way to Bath, passing historic sites, ancient meadows, picture-perfect villages and beautiful woodland, just pick and choose where you decided to start and finish.
And the gardens?
From statelet homes and their manicured lawns and terraced gardens, to the romantic beauty of a Victorian walled garden, The Cotswolds has a wealth of outdoor spots to fall in love with. Cerney House Gardens, close to Cirencester, feels like the pages of The Secret Garden have come to life, while Hidcote Manor Garden is an Arts and Crafts gem.
Have I given you an appetite for The Cotswolds?
I hope so, because we have just opened up 4/5 more places on our 10 day tour in the first half of April.