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Late afternoon in the Cotswolds, when the day-trippers have gone and the villages settle back into themselves – shops closing, pubs filling up, and everything feeling a bit more local again.
Holiday Cottages in The Cotswolds
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Cotswolds Holiday Home
The Cotswolds may be known for its honey-hued stone villages, but it’s the small details that really grab you: the winding lanes and old pubs, the village greens and houses that seem untouched by time. Mornings start with a walk to a local café, afternoons are spent between market towns and the surrounding countryside, and evenings often end in a pub that’s been part of the village for generations.
Our collection of homes in the Cotswolds puts you right in the middle of it, from cottages in quiet villages to homes with pools suited to family stays and time away with friends. Expect plenty of space, character and a setting that makes it easy to settle in. You can also explore more across the South West, wider England or browse our collection of Britain and Ireland holiday homes for further inspiration.
Why stay with us?
Style and character define every Oliver’s Travels home. Our destination experts know England well, handpicking homes in the Cotswolds for their setting, privacy and proximity to the area’s most loved destinations.
Once you book a holiday, our Concierge Service is here to help with all things planning and recommendations, from local experiences to in-house chefs, to make your stay truly extraordinary.
Why visit the Cotswolds?
The Cotswolds is worth visiting because it offers something increasingly rare in England – a landscape that still feels held together. Villages like Stow-on-the-Wold, Bourton-on-the-Water and Broadway are well known, and for good reason. They’re easy to reach, well kept, and give you a clear sense of the area straight away. Stow sits high and open, Bourton draws people in with the river running through it, Broadway feels a little more spread out, with its long high street and views towards the hills.
But they’re only part of it. The smaller villages around them – places often with a single pub, a church and a handful of houses – tend to stay with you just as much.
It’s easy to spend time here. The setting is consistent, and you don’t need to plan much to get it right. You might start the day in one of the busier towns, then move on without much direction, stopping where it feels worth it. There’s also a feeling of reliability: good pubs are easy to find, walks are well marked, and even the more visited places are manageable outside of peak times.
The Cotswolds: At a Glance
Villages and towns – Stow-on-the-Wold, Bourton-on-the-Water, Broadway and smaller villages that sit just beyond them
Countryside – Rolling farmland, dry stone walls and walking routes linking villages
Food and drink – Pubs, bakeries, farm shops and a growing number of destination restaurants
Local life – Markets, independent shops and communities that feel lived-in rather than staged
Outdoor time – Walking, cycling and exploring at a slower pace
Top Tip
Stay somewhere you can walk to a good pub. It changes the whole trip – no driving in the evening, no planning around it, just being able to head out and back on foot.
The Cotswolds: Getting there and around
By train
Direct services run from London Paddington to Moreton-in-Marsh, Kingham and Charlbury, all within easy reach of the northern Cotswolds.
By car
A car is the easiest way to explore properly. Villages are close together, and being able to stop when something catches your eye makes a difference.
By taxi
Taxis are available but limited in smaller villages. It’s best to book ahead, especially in the evenings.
On foot
Footpaths link villages and countryside, making it easy to leave the car behind for part of the day.
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