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Explore charming towns and villages in the Cotswolds. From historic market hubs to hidden gems, all set in gorgeous countryside.

Kingham is a peaceful and secluded village, once chosen as Country Life's 'England's Favourite Village', yet it has a main line train service to London - only 90 minutes away. The station is …

Stanton is an outstandingly beautiful village, situated below the wooded Cotswold edge. The medieval parish church has some early 14th century wall paintings and grooves on the packs …

Bibury is a charming, typically Cotswold, village just a short drive from Cirencester. It’s easy to see why William Morris called Bibury ‘The most beautiful village in England’ – wonderful stone …

Serious hikers can enjoy challenging long distance paths like the Cotswold Way or Thames Path, while those wanting a gentler ramble can download one of the many free downloadable walks …

Right on the eastern edge of the Cotswolds, just eight miles north west of Oxford, lies the wonderful town of Woodstock. Sadly for them, most visitors to Woodstock never actually see …

Upper and Lower Slaughter - the slightly macabre name comes from the Old English for 'muddy place' - are linked by the tiny River Eye, a tributary to the River Windrush. A …

Discover Cotswold Lakes – a breathtaking wetland in Gloucestershire and Wiltshire with 180+ lakes across 42 square miles. A paradise for wildlife, nature lovers, birdwatchers, and outdoor …

The Cotswolds covers a huge area – almost 800 square miles – and runs through five counties (Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, Wiltshire and Worcestershire).