The Cotswolds is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and offers the ideal place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and retreat to the countryside to enjoy an idyllic Cotswold holiday.

This unique countryside is a picturesque place for the keenest of walkers and cyclists, along with those who are just looking to relax and unwind. There is a variety of accommodation in some stunning settings from hotels, guesthouses, self-catering cottages to camping in the outdoors.

Walking in The Cotswolds

There are many ways to walk the Cotswolds countryside, whether it’s by a published route guide, your own map or by a guided walking leader. The Cotswold Way is a long distance walking trail that runs between the market town of Chipping Campden in the North and the city of Bath in the South. It passes through picturesque villages close to a number of historic sites, churches and lakes.

Cotswolds Water Park

The Cotswolds Water Park is Britain’s largest water park and consists of over 140 lakes covering 40 square miles. Within the area there is Keynes Park which provides a range of outdoor facilities all year round including a lakeside cafe, nature reserves, water sports, safe bathing, walking and cycling trails, adventure park and angling. Neighbridge Park is on the other hand, more undeveloped and offers an idyllic setting for people who want to get away.

The Cotswold countryside offers something for everyone, come rain or shine. This unique combination of countryside and culture makes the perfect Cotswolds break for families, couples or groups of friends.