Enjoy the typically English charms of this tranquil rural region
The Cotswolds are a paradise of rolling pastures, honey-coloured cottages and dry stone walls that are located at the centre of the great Jurassic limestone ridge that stretches from the Lincolnshire Wolds to the Mendip Hills.
A designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the region is filled with ancient villages sheltered by the slopes of steep hills. It's also home to bustling medieval market towns that grew rich on the profits made from the production of high-quality wool.
You'll also find a fascinating mixture of architecture. You'll see buildings ranging from the great manor houses built by the wool merchants, to mighty watermills where the yarn was spun and pretty workers' cottages were the cloth was woven.
For those seeking a beautiful rural landscape that has remained unchanged for centuries, here is the ultimate Great Escape.