For a real English country holiday, look no further than the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Known to be arguably one of the most beautiful areas of England, it is the largest of the designated areas in England and Wales and stretches in a south westerly direction from Banbury (of Lady Godiva fame) down to Bradford-on-Avon. The landscape will appeal to countryside lovers, being a mixture of rolling agricultural land, woodland, valleys and grassland. The area boasts a number of nature reserves and country parks.
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What better way to explore the area than off the beaten track? The Cotswolds makes an ideal choice with numerous guided walks, extensive cycle routes and tracks, plus horse riding and pony trekking on offer. The Cotswold Way National Trail provides a 102 mile route through some of the best parts of the AONB. Visitors will want to check out the many National Trust properties within the area. From the seventeenth-century weavers' cottages in the picturesque village of Bibury to Chadworth Roman Villa to the larger Dyrhman Park, there is something for everyone.
Holiday cottage accommodation in the Cotswolds is extremely varied, with everything from secluded cottages through to lakeside log cabins and town houses on offer. Self-catering is the perfect choice for foodies who will love the variety of local produce available in the area. An exciting range of restaurants, pubs, and tea rooms provide ample opportunities to rest, relax and enjoy the holiday experience.
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Do consider taking a holiday in the Cotswolds or another of Britain's areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and discover what an amazing country we live in.
