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Witney, Oxfordshire | @stephen_whitelock |
The Village People |
Which of the Cotswolds' stunning chocolate-box villages will you visit? The answer depends on where you decide to stay. Set a home base in one of the towns and explore from there. Each little town has its own personality, but favorites include the Slaughters (Upper and Lower), Castle Combe, and the darling Arlington Row in Bibury. But hopping in the car and driving the winding country roads will yield hidden small town delights. Whether it’s a bustling pub, dreamy country walk, or quaint craft store, you’ll find something to love in each small hamlet you pass through. |
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Broadway Tower, Worcestershire | @point_and_perceive |
Exceedingly English |
Whether you dream of Downton Abbey, Jane Austen or Harry Potter, you might recognize many of the historic sites throughout Cotswolds. Lacock Abbey and Gloucester Cathedralboth served as backgrounds for the Harry Potter films, and St. Edward’s Church is home to a door said to be an inspiration for J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings. A visit to the English countryside wouldn’t be complete without a castle or two, and the stunning Sudeley Castle is up to the task. Add Blenheim Palace, the birthplace of Winston Churchill, and Broadway Tower to your list to round out your fairytale fantasies. And if you can’t get enough of British Royalty, tour Highgrove Gardens, the private residence of Prince Charles. |
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Snowshill Lavender Field | @lensereflection |
Flower Power |
Few things rival a good English garden, and in the Cotswolds you’ll find some of the best. If the bright flowers along the road aren’t enough for you, head to Batsford Arboretum, a 56-acre garden with ponds and towering trees, or Painswick, the country’s sole surviving rococo garden. For a unique experience, drive to the Cotswolds Lavender Farm, outside Snowshill. When the season is right, stroll through the purple fields that smell like the stuff of dreams, and bring home something soothing. If you like some wildlife with your vegetation, get friendly with the giraffes and rhinos of Cotswold Wildlife Park. |
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North Nibley, Gloucestershire | @werewolfhunter777 |
Fancy Something Robust? |
If all this sightseeing and small-town wandering elicit a yawn, let’s get active. Getting outdoors for a brisk walk in the moor is decidedly English, and the mile-long stroll between the Upper and Lower Slaughter villages might be just the ticket. If you want something a little more strenuous, check out the Cotswolds Way National Trail, which includes 102 miles of trails through the entire sprawling countryside. Kick up the thrills with the 417 Project, a private mountain bike facility with tracks for all levels. A round of golf at Chipping Sodbury or the horse races at the Cheltenham Racecourse will also give you a dose of English energy. |
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"I like nothing more than exploring some of the handsomest villages with their stunning architecture. Admiring the honey coloured houses there and then diving into a Pub for a pint or two or tucking into fine Cotswold cuisine in a local eatery or one of the really good traditional restaurants or more modern Gastropubs. And what can be more quintessentially English than to unwind with a traditional cream tea in most of the historic market towns and villages in the area." |
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Fabuloso!! Cotswolds é lindíssimo e conseguiste mostrar a beleza da cidade com as tuas fotografias e dicas!
ResponderEliminarJá sei que sítios frequentar quando for �� obrigado!! Parabéns pelo post!
I really love your posts! Nice style and nice photos ��
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Hey! First off, THANK YOU for putting the pronunciation down. There is nothing more irritating than someone who doesn't know how to pronounce Cotswolds (please NEVER say Cutswolds). Anyways, everyone needs to experience Cotswolds. Centerness hospitality at its finest. :)
ResponderEliminarCotswolds sounds incredible! I definitely need to get over there!
ResponderEliminarHappy Wednesday!
Michael
www.mileinmyglasses.com
Que orgulho que tenho de ver o teu blog a crescer de dia para dia!!! Conheço-te por aqui hà tanto tempo e desde então que adoro o teu trabalho. Agora foste a um dos meus sítios de sonho, e estou cada vez mais apaixonada pelo sitio e com mais vontade de lá ir!! Que fotos maravilhosas!
ResponderEliminarÉs linda Delta!
Love, A
http://www.blackrosebyannluck.com
Love this! This is giving me major flashback to when I studied abroad in UK :)
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Hello!!!! We want you to publish a guide to Madrid! We love your site we live in Madrid & we have to say that it is very hard to share with the world all the wonderful things that can be found here. Can we suggest a few stops to add regarding shopping, since it is totally worth it. Calle Pelayo its a great kept secret - you can find cute boutiques with carefully selected pieces, ran by their owners such as Maison 101. Et bang! custom leather goods made by the designer at the shop. Galleries, such as Echale Guindas focusing on Spanish up & coming artist, Hola Guille, ceramics & gifts to die for all made in Spain & much more. I love this area since it is a well kept secret that needs to be shared. Also Malasaña & barrio de las letras are a must. We sent you a e-mail :) xx
ResponderEliminarNon vedo davvero l'ora di una guida sull'Italia!
ResponderEliminarOlá delta.. É uma cidade menos falada mas parece muito linda. Estes guias são em ingles mas é facil perceber e traduzir com o google tradutor. Gosto muito de ti bjs
ResponderEliminarHello there ,we have a weekend cottage in Blockley, cant reccomend the Crown hotel at the moment , see my comments earlier today for iowa lad, Blockley is worth a visit as it is not invaded by tourists, it is different from most cotswold villages and is a hill village built on different levels and with severel streams flowing through it -it is known as the secret village of the cotswolds.Chipping campden is not to be missed and is supposed to have the most beautiful high street in England ,also if poss visit Burford a quite stunning town , in my humble opinion, Really though you cant go wrong wherever you go in the cotswolds i love it all - kind regards to you
ResponderEliminarWOW! Some fantastic information.. thanks. Am now thinking that we will modify our path
ResponderEliminarDelta your suggestions are going onto my itinerary
ResponderEliminarJ'adore vos conseils de voyage et vos guides sont très bons. Merci
ResponderEliminarOlá Delta, como eu não conhecia isto? Adoro! Obrigada querida Delta.
ResponderEliminarIt looks like such a dream! I’d love to spend some time in the Cotswolds!
ResponderEliminarChris Han
https://www.chrishanxoxo.com
Hello Delta!It looks so amazing. Never really been on my radar before. Although I doubt I’ll be able to squeeze it in for my trip to the UK unfortunately.��
ResponderEliminarI definitely want to visit the Cotswolds one day soon! I absolutely love the English countryside (you have to visit Cornwall and the Lake District one day – they’re absolutely incredible! �� ) and so there is no doubt in my mind that I would be blown away – they really do look stupid pretty! ��
ResponderEliminarAdorable!!! Cotswolds and the Lake District are both very high on my list!
ResponderEliminarOi minha querida, eu amo seu blog e amei conhecer Cotswolds.
ResponderEliminarEspero que vc venha até Amsterdam novamente para nos encontrarmos guria.
Bjoo
Hey Delta..One of my favourite parts of the UK and I visited a couple of times when I was living in London. There is some great hiking trails to tiny remote villages and even stone age burial mounds – so much history and beauty ��Maakul from ig @nomadic.chemist
ResponderEliminarHi! I’m very lucky – these villages are just 10 mins from where I live! Castle Combe is one of my favourite places to go for Sunday roast dinners and I often go off for a wander around Lacock. It’s such a beautiful part of the world to live in.
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