Welcome to the Cotswolds
The Cotswolds is a picturesque area of southern England, popular with both the British and visitors from all
over the world. The beauty of the Cotswolds was recognised officially in 1966 when it was designated as an
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). In 1990 the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty was
extended south towards Bath making it the largest area of outstanding natural beauty in Engalnd and Wales.
Places to Stay
Luxury Cotswolds hotels, Cotswold self catering cottages, bed and breakfast and cosy
Cotswold guest houses can all be found in the Cotswolds. As can plenty of camping and caravan sites.
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Towns and Villages
From villages such as Bibury and Bourton-on-the-Water, towns like Cirencester and Burford, and cities like
Bath, the Cotswolds area of outstanding beauty in the UK has something for everyone.
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Attractions
Whether it's a family day out at the Cotswold Wildlife Park near Burford, enjoying watersports at the
Cotswold Water Park, or a walk through Westonbirt Arboretum, the Cotswolds has plenty to offer you.
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Cotswolds Map
Find your way around the Cotswolds using our interactive map of the Cotswolds with clickable links to details
of the major towns and villages as well as motorway junctions for the M4 and M5.
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