The Area - The Cotswolds

The Cotswolds is England's largest officially designated 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty'. With gentle hills ('wolds'), beautiful countryside landscape and quaint market towns it is for good reason that this area is known for being the 'eptimoy of England'. If you are looking for a cottage in the Cotswolds then Iona Cottage is the perfect choice, located in the historic village of Limpley Stoke (map of cottage).

Things to do

Visiting the Cotswolds is perfect for escaping the chaos of modern city life. Some things to do include:

• Walking the beautiful English countryside of the Cotswold Way, with stunning views over the Severn Valley and the Vale of Evesham.
• Visiting quaint market towns, with ample opportunity for shopping, or 'taking tea' in a cosy cafes.
• Discovering historic attractions such as Blenheim Palace - World Heritage Site and birthplace of Britain's war time prime minister Sir Winston Churchill.

More information

To find out more about the Cotswold area please visit Beyond Bath.