Which Cotswold village is best?

15 Best Villages in the Cotswolds

• Castle Combe, Wiltshire. Castle Combe | Photo Copyright: Shandley McMurray.
• Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire.
• Painswick, Gloucestershire.
• Bibury, Gloucestershire.
• Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire.
• Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire.
• Burford, Oxfordshire.
• Broadway, Worcestershire.

Can we visit Cotswold now?

The main restrictions currently in place for the visitor economy include: Indoor hospitality venues such as restaurants, pubs, bars and cafes are open. All holiday accommodation is open (including hotels and B&Bs) Outdoor gatherings are now restricted to 30 people.

What should you not miss in the Cotswolds?

14 Attractions Not to Miss in the Cotswolds

• Gloucester Cathedral.
• Cotswold Wildlife Park.
• The Roman Baths.
• Cotswold Distillery.
• Sudeley Castle.
• Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway.
• Pittville Park.
• Cheltenham Racecourse.

Where is best to stay in the Cotswolds?

10 best places to stay in the Cotswolds

• Burford: best for afternoon tea.
• Bibury: best for view seekers.
• Gloucester: best for shopping.
• Chipping Norton: best for couples.
• Broadway: best for art lovers.
• Tewkesbury: best for history buffs.
• Cirencester: best for family fun.
• Stroud: best for foodies.

What is the prettiest village in England?

The 10 Most Beautiful Villages in England

• Stanton, Cotswolds.
• Clovelly, North Devon.
• Cartmel, Lake District.
• Lower Slaughter, Cotswolds.
• Polperro, Cornwall.
• Robin Hood’s Bay, North Yorkshire.
• Broadway, Worcestershire.
• Mousehole, Cornwall.

What is the best time of year to visit the Cotswolds?

Spring
Spring and autumn months (March to May and September to November) are ideal times of year to visit the Cotswolds. Enjoy the beautiful autumn leaves on the trees or the spring flowers as you explore the villages and countryside.

Are Cotswolds expensive?

The Cotswolds is one of the most beautiful areas in the UK. However, Cotswolds is an expensive area to live in. It doesn’t matter the year you check the figures, the average house price in the Cotswolds is usually double of the UK average house price.

How do you visit the Cotswolds?

The best ways to get to the Cotswolds and explore the area are to rent a car or to plan a Cotswolds tour from London. It is possible to get the Cotswolds without a car. From London to the Cotswolds by train, you’d depart from Paddington Station and get off in Moreton-on-Marsh with a likely connection through Oxford.

What food is Cotswolds famous for?

Other local favourites include Tewkesbury mustard, Bibury trout, Stinking Bishop cheese and Hobbs House bread. This high quality produce can often be found on menus in pubs, restaurants and cafes in the Cotswolds. And now the Cotswolds has its very own spirit – Cotswolds Dry Gin.

How many days do you need in Cotswolds?

Re: Planning a trip to the Cotswolds – how many days? You would need about 3 days to visit the places listed…. (if you are driving!) we managed Chipping Campden and Stratford upon Avon in a day last weekend…

How many days should I spend in the Cotswolds?

What is the prettiest part of Yorkshire?

Ten of the prettiest villages in North Yorkshire

• Hutton-le-Hole – North York Moors.
• Osmotherley – North York Moors.
• Middleham – Yorkshire Dales.
• Muker – Yorkshire Dales.
• Thornton-le-Dale – North York Moors.
• Sandsend – Yorkshire Coast.
• Kettlewell.
• Robin Hood’s Bay.

Where to find tourist information in the Cotswolds?

Tourist Information Centres in the Cotswolds Tourist Information Centres (TICs) are an excellent resource to help you plan your visit. Many Cotswolds towns and villages have a Tourist Information Centre, where staff are on-hand to make sure you get the most out of your visit.

When is the gateway at Cotswold Water Park open?

It stops outside the Gateway Centre and the De Vere Cotswold Water Park Hotel. The first stop for many visitors is the fabulous Gateway Information Centre, a green oak barn construction with stunning views across a lake. The Gateway Centre is open 7 days a week from 9am – 5pm, with easy access from the main road, and plenty of free parking.

Is there charge to go to Cotswold lakes?

There is a seasonal charge for parking (free to Cotswold Lakes Trust members), but please note that access into the town is restricted at present due to a narrow flight of steps. However, there are plans to replace the steps with a ramp in the near future.

Where is the nearest bus to Cotswold Water Park?

The nearest bus service to the Western Water Park is served by Stagecoach No 51 bus which runs between Swindon, Cirencester and Cheltenham. It stops outside the Gateway Centre and the De Vere Cotswold Water Park Hotel.