{"id":13933,"date":"2024-07-19T13:34:55","date_gmt":"2024-07-19T12:34:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/?p=13933"},"modified":"2025-07-15T15:07:41","modified_gmt":"2025-07-15T14:07:41","slug":"the-beauty-of-the-cotswolds-villages","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goldentours.com\/travelblog\/the-beauty-of-the-cotswolds-villages","title":{"rendered":"The Beauty of the Cotswolds Villages"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

From cute cottages to being the backdrop of the hit TV show Downton Abbey, the Cotswolds Villages are a magical part of England and are usually on many people\u2019s bucket lists. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While unconfirmed, there is reason to believe that \u2018cot\u2019 refers to sheep pens and \u2018wolds\u2019 means rolling hills. But, while the naming mystery prevails, one thing we do know is you will fall in love with the area upon your first visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where are the Cotswolds in England?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The Cotswolds<\/a>, located in southwest England, are world-renowned for a reason. Often referred to as the epitome of quintessential England and a pocket of romanticism, the area is just over 800 square miles (2,000 square km) and marks the English side of the Avon Valley<\/a> from Wales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Established as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in 1966, the Cotswolds cover five counties including Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, Wiltshire and Worcestershire, and comprise around 80% farmland.  Famous for its beauty, the picturesque villages of honey-coloured stone and sprawling lavender fields make it a must-see destination for all UK tourists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where to Visit in the Cotswolds<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Made up of multiple towns and villages, separated into north and south, some of the best villages to visit<\/a> in the Cotswolds include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n