There’s a very good reason why the Cotswolds is visited by millions of people every year. In fact, there are 790 reasons! Every single one of the 790 square miles that make up this unique region is alive with history, beauty and quintessential English charm.
The Cotswolds is located in South Central England and spans 790 glorious square miles across Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Wiltshire, Somerset, Worcestershire and Warwickshire. The region’s most iconic landmark is of course the rolling Cotswolds Hills, but it’s also famed for its picturesque villages, river valleys, beech woods and lush green meadows.
Stow-on-the-Wold is thought to have been founded in the 11th century on the site of an Iron Age settlement. The town was originally named Stow St. Edward or Edwardstow, after a Saxon missionary who lived as a hermit at the town’s well.
The Cotswolds is a treasure trove of amazing attractions, so we’ve put together an interactive map that features all our favourite places to visit.
Enjoy a day out with a twist whilst staying at The Old Stocks Inn on one of our brand-new Foodie Trails.
Our resident canine companion Ralph has plenty of great travel tips for any dogs coming to stay at The Old Stocks Inn.