Undeniably and quintessentially English, a holiday cottage in the Cotswolds will put you in the ‘Heart of England’, an area of outstanding natural beauty which spans six counties. Most of the Cotswolds lie in the counties of Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire and a holiday cottage in the Cotswolds here will not be your last. There are good reasons why the Cotswolds draw crowds of tourists from around the world – if you want to see the England of chocolate boxes, then you’ll see it in the Cotswolds. In amongst the lush rolling hills you will find glorious honey coloured villages and picture postcard scenes. Your holiday cottage in the Cotswolds could be a thatched cottage, a secluded riverside retreat, or a rambling old stone mansion (though that hardly qualifies as a cottage in the Cotswolds!) The whole area exudes a sense of old world charm. You can of course follow the crowds and make a booking in a holiday cottage in the Cotswolds in some of the better known villages. Be warned though, these parts of the Cotswolds are besieged by tourists during the summer months which can take the edge off their charm…..The best thing to do is to seek out a holiday cottage in the Cotswolds in one of the lesser known villages. You will still be within spitting distance of the more famous landmarks, but will get the opportunity to experience true Cotswold life, and meet some of the friendly locals.
For the active holiday maker, then a cottage in the Cotswolds is an excellent choice. There
are endless walks through stunning countryside, horse-riding and biking, fishing and watersports and all points in between. Some of the towns within easy distance of your cottage in the Cotswolds will include Cheltenham and Oxford, both places steeped in history and excellent for shopping! Everyone has heard of the Cotswolds, and most people have longed for a cottage in the Cotswolds, but not many know why it’s so well known. Wealth came to the area in the medieval times during a boom in the wool trade, and it was left with a glut of gorgeous buildings which secured its place in history until the end of time. If you’re after a touch of romance, or maybe even considering a proposal, then there is no better place to do it than a cottage in the Cotswolds. Cream teas, rolling fields, exposed beams and babbling brooks – nothing can beat it.
Due to the area’s popularity, you will find there is no shortage of options when it comes to choosing your cottage in the Cotswolds. From the secluded boltholes to the huge party houses, you’ll be able to find something to suit your needs and group size. If you want some peace and quiet, then choose a self catering cottage in a quintessential Cotswolds village – and make sure it has a pub and a shop, so you don’t have to go anywhere if you don’t want to! And if you’re after a place to have a reunion with friends and family, then there’s enough money in this part of the world that mansions are ten a penny – no shortage of these either. Whatever you’re after, a cottage in the Cotswolds will give you the chance to revive and revitalise, and let you bask in the surrounding beauty.
www.thenestings.co.uk shows how to choose Arbroath Angus as a base to stay and use your cottage as a holiday location to tour the local area and beyond. Meet the locals, go fishing, touring, golfing or just relax.
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