Cottage Breaks in the Cotswolds

The Cotswolds are one of Britain's most popular cottage short breaks and tourist regions, and little wonder when you view the gentle limestone hillsides, wonderful countryside and picture-book villages that dot the glorious landscape.

Cottage Breaks in the Cotswolds. Stone houses of Arlington Row, BiburyTo be found in the south west and western England, the Cotswolds are a range of hills mainly to be found in the counties of Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire, although they do extend to include parts of Wiltshire, Warwickshire, Worcestershire and Somerset.

The largest Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in England and Wales, the Cotswolds are some 790 square miles and it's the second largest protected landscape in England (behind the Lake District National Park).

This was once a thriving commercial region whose wealth was derived from wool and clothing merchants as far back as the 16th Century, leaving behind a wonderful legacy of buildings, but was bypassed by the Industrial Revolution and fell in to commercial decline. However, being left untouched and unspoilt by industry has made the Cotswolds what attracts visitors - some 38 million day visits each year - to the area. It's truly like stepping back in time from the honey coloured villages built from the Cotswold stone to the beautifully preserved architecture of churches and to the wonderfully eccentric English Morris Dancing!

The best way to explore the Cotswolds is on foot with walkers heading for the Cotswold Way which is a National Trail that runs for over 100 miles along the top ridge taking in Chipping Campden, Cheltenham, Gloucester and Bath. The Trail is largely flat and comfortable walking so is enjoyable for an afternoon stroll or a longer hike.

The winding lanes of the Cotswolds also are great for a cycling break and are an ideal way to explore the area travelling between the villages and coffee shops.

So where do people head on a Cotswold Break? Here are a few suggestions:

This list could go on and on, which is why the Cotswolds are so popular for a weekend, short break or holiday throughout the year. There are simply hundreds of villages and towns to explore, mile upon mile of hills and countryside to walk or cycle and some super self catering holiday accommodation available. So if you are planning a Cotswolds break take a look at some of the cottages and apartments we have selected which are ideal for a short break or holiday.

 

Cotswold Cottage Breaks and Holiday Accommodation

Stepwell in Barton On The Heath, Gloucestershire, South West England

Stepwell, Barton On The Heath

Self catering in GloucestershireSouth West England

Stepwell self catering accommodation in Barton On The Heath, Gloucestershire sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include horse riding . Prices at Stepwell start from £2015 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stepwell


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Free Parking Open fire or wood burner

Ingleside Cottage in Broad Campden, Gloucestershire, South West England

Ingleside Cottage, Broad Campden

Self catering in GloucestershireSouth West England

Ingleside Cottage self catering accommodation in Broad Campden, Gloucestershire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Ingleside Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ingleside Cottage start from £326 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ingleside Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Easy walking close by

Cope Cottage in Bruern, Gloucestershire, South West England

Cope Cottage, Bruern

Self catering in GloucestershireSouth West England

Cope Cottage self catering accommodation in Bruern, Gloucestershire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Cope Cottage start from £362 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cope Cottage


Sleeps 2 Indoor pool Garden Internet WIFI available Free Parking Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by Games room

Tall Trees Cottage in Stow-on-the-Wold, Oxfordshire, Central England

Tall Trees Cottage, Stow-on-the-Wold

Self catering in OxfordshireCentral England

Tall Trees Cottage self catering accommodation in Stow-on-the-Wold, Oxfordshire sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Tall Trees Cottage start from £942 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tall Trees Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Free Parking Open fire or wood burner

The Old Reading Room in Bledington, Oxfordshire, Central England

The Old Reading Room, Bledington

Self catering in OxfordshireCentral England

The Old Reading Room self catering accommodation in Bledington, Oxfordshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Old Reading Room start from £554 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Reading Room


Sleeps 2 Garden Free Parking Open fire or wood burner

Old School Cottage in Asthall, Gloucestershire, South West England

Old School Cottage, Asthall

Self catering in GloucestershireSouth West England

Old School Cottage self catering accommodation in Asthall, Gloucestershire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Old School Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Old School Cottage start from £346 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old School Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Free Parking Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Jackdaws in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire, South West England

Jackdaws, Somerford Keynes

Self catering in GloucestershireSouth West England

Jackdaws self catering accommodation in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . Jackdaws does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Jackdaws start from £994 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Jackdaws


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Free Parking Open fire or wood burner

Goodwood Cottage in Bruern, Gloucestershire, South West England

Goodwood Cottage, Bruern

Self catering in GloucestershireSouth West England

Goodwood Cottage self catering accommodation in Bruern, Gloucestershire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Goodwood Cottage start from £592 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Goodwood Cottage


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Garden Internet WIFI available Free Parking Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by Games room

Bobble Cottage in Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire, South West England

Bobble Cottage, Bourton-on-the-Water

Self catering in GloucestershireSouth West England

Bobble Cottage self catering accommodation in Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Bobble Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bobble Cottage start from £440 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bobble Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Free Parking

Thatched Cottage in Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire, South West England

Thatched Cottage, Chipping Campden

Self catering in GloucestershireSouth West England

Thatched Cottage self catering accommodation in Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire sleeps 2. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Thatched Cottage start from £530 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Thatched Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden

 

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