Central England & Cotswolds holiday cottages
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This area oozes undeniable charm and offers visitors a chance to experience the romantic ideal of picture-postcard Britain. There are the rolling hills that are soaked in history and sprinkled with incredibly picturesque honey-coloured stone villages that attracted commuters and visitors alike.
The Cotswolds was made for picture postcards, chocolate boxes and is one of Britain’s best-loved treasures. Lush rolling hills shelter countless implausibly beautiful villages of thatched honey-stone cottages, beautiful old mansions, rambling lanes and secluded churches. The area really is the romantic ideal of quintessential English charm and should be essential to any travellers list.
Bedfordshire; Set in the heart of Bedfordshire, Dunstable is a town steeped in history. Dunstable is home to Whipsnade Zoo, one of Europe's largest zoos and wildlife conservation parks. The vast Dunstable Downs are also a big local attraction, alongside the history behind many local buildings.
Buckinghamshire; Stretching from London's outskirts and heading towards the Midlands, Bucks is home to the meandering River Thames and the rolling Chiltern Hills with the beautiful Vale of Aylesbury stretching beyond. There's so much to see and do.
Stately homes; the stunning chateau-style Waddesdon Manor in Buckinghamshire
Cheltenham & Gloucestershire; less visited than the rest of the Cotswolds, Gloucestershire has some glorious stone villages in its low rolling hills. The magnificent cathedral soars above the county’s capital Gloucester. Cheltenham is one of Britain’s popular spa towns, full of character and charm.
Northamptonshire; this country has wonderful drives through its countryside and villages and largely free of mass tourism and there are stately homes and Saxon churches to discover.
Oxfordshire; Oxfordshire is world re-known as the home to the academic elite, but there is a lot more to this county than the overwhelming beauty of Oxford University. It is also an ideal base to experience its fascinating museums, incredible architecture and student nightlife. A trip to Oxford would not be complete without an attempt at punting; it is one of the best ways of soaking up the local atmosphere.
Warwickshire; is home to two of the best and most popular tourist attractions – first, the impressive Warwick Castle and secondly, Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare.
Worcestershire; The hills in this area offer some wonderful walking opportunities and the cities and towns have plenty of cathedrals, or Elizabethan and Tudor architecture to explore.
Activities; The area is home to some magnificent walking and cycling country, and by finding your own path it is easy to lose the beaten track and get lost in the timeless charm of country lanes and villages.
Sights to see; A visit to Blenheim Place and experience it’s remarkable gardens is highly recommended. It is now a Unesco World Heritage Site and the palace is one of Europe’s largest and today is home to the 11th duke and duchess.