Cotswolds Guide - Cotswold accommodation, attractions, news and events

Cotswold Accommodation

Given the popularity of the Cotswolds as a destination for visitors from all over the world, it will come as no surprise that the Cotswolds is home to some of the best country hotels, self catering accommodation and bed & breakfast establishments in the country. So whether you are looking for a Cirencester bed and breakfast to use as a base for your Cotswold visit, a village cottage to get away from it all, or simply a comfortable guest house while you visit the Cotswolds on business then use our Cotswold accommodation guide to find details of accommodation in the Cotswolds (Pictured is the Swan Hotel in Bibury). Link : Cotswolds accommodation

Cotswold Attractions

If you are planning a visit to the Cotswolds then one thing is a must, make sure to plan a return visit as you will not have time to see all of the attractions that the Cotswolds has to offer in one visit. You may not expect to see lions in the Cotswolds, except if you are visiting the Cotswold Wildlife Park near Burford, you may not expect to find a cottage smaller than a shoe box, except if you are visiting the model village in Bourton on the Water and you may not expect to see the tallest hedge in Europe, except if you are visiting Cirencester. Find out all about Cotswold attractions in the Cotswold attractions section.

The photo shows Sabu, a male Asiatic Lion. Sabu, from the Cotswold Wildlife Park, sadly contracted a viral infection and did not recover from it. After he did not respond to treatment the decision was made to euthanase him on 21st November at the age of 13 years.

Towns and Villages in The Cotswolds

Many towns in the Cotswolds were important wool towns and the abundance of wealthy wool merchants left a legacy of impressive buildings. But well before this the town of Cirencester (pictured) was an important Roman settlement, second only in importance to London. Find out about Bibury, Bourton on the Water, Burford, Cirencester, Moreton in Marsh, Stow on the Wold and the other towns and villages of the Cotswolds in the Cotswold towns and villages section.

Cotswold Events

The Cotswolds plays host to countless events throughout the year, from craft markets and local Farmers' markets to The Cotswold Show in Cirencester and the world famous Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire. More details of Cotswold events can be found in the Cotswolds events section of this site or by going to the Cotswold Events website. On Cotswolds Events you will find details of events all over the Cotswolds. Popular events in the Cotswolds include the Badminton Horse Trials, the Cheltenham Festival and the Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire.