A Handpicked Guide to the Cotswolds' most loved towns and villages

Burford

Known as the 'Gateway to the Cotswolds,' Burford is a picturesque medieval town with historic buildings and stunning countryside views.

Stow-on-the-Wold

A charming market town with antique shops, tea rooms, and a rich history dating back to the Roman era.

Broadway

A stunning Cotswold village known for its honey-coloured stone buildings, independent boutiques, and the nearby Broadway Tower.

Bourton-on-the-Water

Often called the 'Venice of the Cotswolds,' this village features charming stone bridges crossing the River Windrush.

Bibury

One of the most photographed villages in England, Bibury is famous for Arlington Row, a row of historic 14th century cottages.

Castle Combe

A quintessentially English village with a beautifully preserved medieval centre, often used as a filming location.

Chipping Campden

A historic wool town with an elegant High Street and the famous Market Hall, built in 1627.

Painswick

Known as the 'Queen of the Cotswolds,' Painswick features narrow streets, old stone houses, and the famous Rococo Garden.

Tetbury

A historic wool town with strong royal connections, home to the Highgrove Estate of King Charles III.

Winchcombe

A medieval town with charming streets and the nearby Sudeley Castle, a historic landmark.

Moreton-in-Marsh

A vibrant market town with historic coaching inns, a thriving Tuesday market, and links to J.R.R. Tolkien.

Lacock

A beautifully preserved village owned by the National Trust, featuring historic buildings and the famous Lacock Abbey.

Cirencester

The 'Capital of the Cotswolds,' Cirencester is rich in Roman history, with a fantastic museum and a beautiful parish church.

Chipping Norton

A lively market town with a strong wool trade history, featuring historic buildings, independent shops, and a thriving arts scene.

Upper Slaughter

A picturesque and peaceful village, known as one of England’s 'doubly thankful' villages, having lost no residents in both World Wars.

Lower Slaughter

A charming village on the banks of the River Eye, featuring traditional Cotswold cottages and a historic watermill.