The Cotswolds

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A stone bridge over Bybrook River in Castle Combe.

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Why visit The Cotswolds

Undulating gracefully across six counties, the Cotswolds region is a delightful tangle of golden villages, thatched cottages, evocative churches and honey-coloured mansions. In 1966 it was designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, surpassed for size in England by the Lake District alone.

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Every season brings something special in the Cotswolds, one of England’s loveliest regions. Here’s a month-by-month guide for planning your visit.

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