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COTSWOLDS
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TRAVEL
Cotswolds
Today we travel to the Cotswolds, located in the west of England. The heart of the English countryside, it’s an area filled with picturesque villages featuring cottages or country houses built with the local limestone. We’ve fallen in love with its fairytale-like villages and its nature—the intensely green fields and the rolling hills.
We travelled there with our latest Re_ capsule and have saved some tips to share with you 😉
OUR FAVOURITE SPOTS
Charming Villages:
Burford: One of the liveliest villages, with various shops, lovely boutiques, and some pubs.
Bibury: Arlington Row, with its distinctive row of houses, is one of the most photographed streets in the Cotswolds.
Broadway: Another iconic village in the region, it boasts a tower offering a panoramic view of the English countryside.
Bath: Located in the southwest, Bath is famous for its natural Roman baths, its association with the writer Jane Austen, and its 18th-century Georgian architecture. It’s worth visiting the abbey and taking a stroll along the Royal Crescent and The Circus.
Castle Combe: Known for its beauty, calmness, and architecture. It’s also home to the luxurious Manor House Hotel, Manor House, whose restaurant, Bybrook, Bybrook has been awarded a Michelin star.
Stow-on-the-Wold: Of historical importance due to the English Civil War, with a battle fought near Donnington in 1646. St. Edward’s Church here was used as a prison for royalist troops.
Bourton-on-the-Water: A village centred around the canal of the Windrush River.
Other plans:
Rousham House & Gardens: A stunning country house in Oxfordshire. Built around 1635 and remodeled in a free Gothic style in the 18th century, it has beautiful English gardens filled with wildflowers. The estate stretches further, with scenic walks around ponds, sculptures, and classical temples.
Daylesford Farm: A country estate selling homeware, organic foods, and beverages. It also has several restaurants, a cookery school, and gardens.
Cotswold Farm Park: A great place to visit with children, where you can see animals and even stay on-site.
What to eat:
Pubs: Even the tiniest village has a cosy pub. Eating classic fish & chips or a chicken pie after a day out walking is fantastic. The Woolpack Inn The Woolpack Inn is located in the lovely Slad Valley and Saracens Head Saracens Head is Bath’s oldest pub, built in 1713.
Sunday Roast: A quintessentially British meal. It’s a roast meat dish served with gravy, roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, and Yorkshire pudding. Most pubs serve it on Sundays; for instance, The Salutation Inn The SalutationInn.
Cafes: English pastries are well-known for good reason. If you’re looking for a treat with your coffee, we liked The Twig in Bibury The Twig or The Den in Bourton-on-the-Water The Den.
Accommodation:
B&Bs: Rural Bed & Breakfasts are very typical. Bourton-on-the-Water is a lively village with plenty of accommodation options. Nearby, there are places such as The Lamb Inn The Lamb Inn or Guiting Guest House Guiting Guest House.
The Pig: A cosy country hotel with deep roots in English tradition, where you can also enjoy delicious homemade food. The Pig
