DAY TRIPS IN THE COTSWOLDS – WHERE YOU CAN VISIT FOR A DAY OUT

The Cotswolds define what is quintessentially the British landscape. One of the very many highlights of the area is nature. There's an abundance of locations worth visiting, whether that be culturally important in the arts, trade, history, or simply for something new. Here Unique Cotwolds Cottages have selected some day trips in the Cotswolds where you can visit for a day out:

A popular place to attend in the Cotswolds, Blenheim Palace is a World Heritage Site over 300 years old. The only palace in the UK not part of royalty, it was also the birthplace of Winston Churchill. Inside its regal walls are a host of antiquities and tapestry, while outside is a large park and gardens.

A 7th-century Saxon town, Chipping Campden is a medieval market with a community ambience but accommodating of tourists. Featuring a 17th-century market hall, The Silk Mill - home of the Guild of Handicrafts, as well as plenty of places to eat and drink, it's also home to the annual Olimpick Games, founded in 1612.

Managed by The National Trust, Hidcote Manor Garden was originally a farmhouse built in the 17th century, 600 feet above sea level. When acquired by Lawrence Johnston, he devised garden rooms surrounding the property, beginning in 1907, showcasing a diverse range of plants collected from all over the world. Essentially a private collection, but now a public space.

Belas Knap is a Neolithic long arrow dating back to around 3000BC. The entrance is a false one, with side entries that would have been invisible to the naked eye. Complemented by design, it would have been hard to notice how it merges with the natural landscape. Easily accessible and managed by The National Trust, this is well worth the look.

A small, tranquil market town, Stow-on-the-Wold is a must for all visitors to the Cotswolds. Located on an advantageous point on an 800ft hill, history reports the location as an Iron Age fort until it was established as a marketplace. It originally played a part in the wool industry, hosting large fairs, which hold up today with the biannual Gypsy Horse Fair, as well as a selection of antique shops to choose from.

MORE ON UNIQUE COTSWOLD COTTAGES

Unique Cotswold Cottages offers luxury cottage retreats in four distinct locations within the idyllic Cotswolds. Offering 4 boutique cottages to choose from;

‘The Loft’, is a stunning Grade || Listed Building located in Stow-on-the-Wold. With wonderful views from the rooftop and the champagne provided, The Loft is perfect for a couple’s romantic weekend escape.

‘Little Gem’ is a refurbished stone cottage with over 200 years of history located in Bourton-on-the-water, known as ‘The Little Venice of Cotswolds.’

‘The Bolt Hole’ features Cotswold stone walls and oak beams it is in the centre of delightful Winchcombe with its array of pubs, cafes and restaurants. It is located in an “Area of Natural Beauty” and has a wealth of delightful walks as well as historic Sudeley castle on the doorstep.

‘Honey Pot’ is a newly renovated Cotswold stone ground floor apartment in the heart of Chipping Campden with its elegant 14th and 17th century terraced buildings.