Where exactly are the Cotswolds?

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The Cotswolds is a beautiful rural region in south-central England, known for its rolling hills, honey-colored stone villages, and idyllic countryside.

📍 Where Exactly?

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The Cotswolds stretches across several counties, forming a long, roughly diamond-shaped area. It includes parts of:

  • Gloucestershire
  • Oxfordshire
  • Warwickshire
  • Wiltshire
  • Worcestershire
  • Somerset

It covers around 800 square miles and is officially designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

🗺️ Key Towns and Villages

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Some of the most well-known spots in the Cotswolds include:

  • Cheltenham – elegant spa town and gateway to the region
  • Cirencester – historic Roman market town
  • Stow-on-the-Wold – charming hilltop town with antique shops
  • Bourton-on-the-Water – “Venice of the Cotswolds” with riverside charm
  • Chipping Campden – postcard-perfect and full of history
  • Broadway – known for its sweeping high street and views

🧭 Distance from London?

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  • About 100 miles (160 km) west of London
  • Around 2 hours by car or train, depending on where you’re headed
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