Bath and the Cotswolds Travel Guide
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The rolling uplands of the Cotswolds represent the quintessence of rural England, as immortalized in countless books, paintings, and films. In eloquently named settlements from Bourton-on-the-Water to Stow-on-the-Wold, you can taste the glories of the old English village—its stone slate roofs, low-ceiling rooms, and gardens; the atmosphere is as thick as honey, and equally as sweet. On the edge of the Cotswolds is Bath, among the most alluring small cities in Europe.
Bath and the Cotswolds Hotels
The hotels of this region are among Britain's most highly rated—from bed-and-breakfasts in village homes and farmhouses to luxurious country-house...read more
Bath and the Cotswolds Restaurants
Good restaurants dot the region, thanks to a steady flow of fine chefs seeking to cater to wealthy locals and waves of demanding visitors. The country's...read more
Things To Do in Bath and the Cotswolds
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
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Bath and the Cotswolds Experiences
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Bath wouldn't be Bath without its distinctive 18th-century Georgian architecture, much of which was conceived by John Wood the Elder (1704-54)... Read more
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Many of Morris's followers were influenced by the Cotswold countryside, such as the designer and architect Charles Robert Ashbee, who transferred... Read more
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Architecture of Bath: Bath is perhaps the most perfectly preserved and harmonious English city. Close up, the elegance and finesse of the Georgian... Read more
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The gentle Cotswolds countryside, designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is threaded with more than 3,000 miles of pleasant walking... Read more
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The Arts and Crafts movement flourished throughout Britain in the late-19th and early-20th centuries, but the Cotswolds are most closely associated... Read more
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The Cotswolds contain one of the largest concentrations of art and antiques dealers outside London. The famous antiques shops here are, it is... Read more
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If you are looking for a place to quench your thirst and experience a true local Irish pub while in Belfast then a visit to The Glory Hole Bar may be a treat for you.
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The howling wind makes for great scenery and white capped crashing waves as I begin my early morning drive from Port Stuart to Belfast along The Coastal Causeway Route.
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Is this trip to ambitious?
Fly into Edinburgh, spend two days
Drive to Oban, spend two days going to Loch Ness, etc
Drive to Keswock to overnight
Drive to Stadford upon Avon spend two days
Drive to Conwy Read more
