Journey through
THE COTSWOLDS The Cotswolds is steeped in rural traditions and culture, its golden-hued stone buildings seamlessly blend into the surrounding landscape, and its winding country roads and narrow lanes lead to hidden gems waiting to be discovered. Words | Jessica Way
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estled in the heart of England, the Cotswolds is a picturesque region renowned for its rolling hills, quaint villages, and idyllic countryside. With its stunning natural beauty, rich history, and diverse cultural offerings, the Cotswolds is an ideal destination for an immersive and quintessentially British Dream Escape experience.
Quaint and Charming
The Cotswolds is home to some of the most alluring villages in England, each with its own unique character and charm. From the honey-coloured stone cottages of Bibury to the medieval market town of Burford, the Cotswolds is dotted with quaint villages that offer a glimpse into England’s rich cultural heritage. Dream Escape will arrange for you to visit these villages, including the well-known highlights such as Chipping Campden, famed for its wool trading, Stow-on-the-Wold and Lower Slaughter, and take you off the beaten track to villages such as Blockley and Hidcote Bartrim (pictured right). As you stroll down Chipping Campden High Street, you can visit Harts Silversmiths, the last operating remnant of the Guild of Handicraft, or visit the ancient Market Hall used for locals selling their goods. In the charming village of Broadway, you can 84
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taste local delights at the Broadway Deli, and from here, ‘Kennel Lane’ is just a short stroll where you can meet the foxhounds kept at the back of the High Street. On a Dream Escape Cotswolds villages tour, you will discover where the monks came to worship in Hailes and in Naunton, and witness a delightful village tucked away where Lewis Carroll had the inspiration for Alice in Wonderland. Explore where Father Brown was filmed, or learn where Jane Austen lived. We’ll show you the best thatched houses in the world or stop for a picnic overlooking the rolling hills. For an authentic taste of the Cotswolds, try your hand at some dry stonewalling – famous to the Cotswolds, or pick some peas in the fields and stroll across the meadows full of Cotswold sheep.
History and Culture
Using our local knowledge, Dream Escape will give you a real taste of the Cotswolds away from the major tourist spots and immerse you in local Cotswold culture. For those with interests in film, literature and history, visits of Warwick Castle, Stratford-uponAvon, and the famous Magic Alley should be on the must-see list. For the adventurous, the Tower Climb of Gloucester Cathedral offers breathtaking views of the Cotswolds (on a clear day, you can see up to 40 miles across the countryside to
