Historic and picturesque South West England county with rich heritage sites, scenic landscapes, and vibrant cultural festivals.
The School Room is a spacious Grade II listed converted schoolhouse located in the rural village of Dymock near two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, providing a character-filled retreat with open plan living, two bedrooms, and private outdoor space.
Kempley is a historic village in Gloucestershire known for St Mary's Church with Britain's oldest roof and exceptional Romanesque frescoes, along with the Arts and Crafts style St Edward's Church, offering a combination of indoor heritage and scenic outdoor experiences.
Tintern Abbey Cottage is a historic and cosy detached cottage located directly opposite Tintern Abbey in a rural conservation area, offering scenic views and a peaceful atmosphere suitable for families with children and pets.
Tintern Abbey is a ruined medieval Cistercian abbey founded in 1131, located beside the River Wye in Monmouthshire, Wales. Its impressive gothic ruins are a popular outdoor tourist attraction rich in history and celebrated in art and literature. Visitors can explore historic ruins with scenic riverside views and learn about its cultural and industrial past.
10–11 Oct (this weekend)
See birds of prey in flight at Tintern Abbey and learn about their lives and the role of falconry in Tudor times. Visitors can also have their photo taken with the birds.
An adjoining barn conversion on a working dairy farm in Arlingham, Gloucestershire, surrounded by countryside and ideal for walking and cycling enthusiasts, with shared outdoor garden space and private onsite parking.
Frampton Court is a Baroque and Palladian historic house featuring famous Strawberry Hill Gothic orangery, elegant Georgian bedrooms, and private ornamental gardens overlooking a Grade I park and large lakes. It offers a stylish country retreat with refined period furnishings and beautiful views.
Barton Court Cottage is a stylish and charming 200-year-old Cotswold stone cottage in the historic market town of Cirencester, offering a peaceful country retreat for two with character and contemporary comforts.
Cirencester Park is a large parkland with a mansion known for its monumental yew hedge, extensive woodland, and pasture with historical significance including baroque avenues and the site of a former castle, open for visitors to explore the grounds.
Cirencester is a historic market town in Gloucestershire, England, known for its Roman heritage, medieval architecture, arts and crafts movement, and vibrant cultural scene within the scenic Cotswold Hills.
Capp Mill is a charming detached 17th-century Cotswold mill set in picturesque grounds near Painswick village, offering peaceful and scenic surroundings with historic character and waterside views.
Painswick Rococo Garden is the only complete surviving rococo garden in the UK, offering visitors a serene outdoor experience with beautiful views, woodland, a wildflower meadow, a children's play area, and on-site refreshments. It is accessible to RHS Members for free on selected days from March to November and welcomes dogs.
Painswick is a historic market town in Gloucestershire known for its traditional Cotswold stone architecture, ancient yew trees in the parish churchyard, and the scenic Painswick Rococo Garden. It offers narrow streets for walking, rich history dating back to the Iron Age and Roman times, and local cultural festivals.
St Peters is a converted Victorian church holiday let located in the tranquil countryside of North Wiltshire, blending historic charm with modern comforts in a peaceful rural setting.
Windmill Hill is a Neolithic causewayed enclosure in Wiltshire, England, known as the largest of its type in Britain and part of the Avebury World Heritage Site, featuring ancient ditches and archaeological significance.
This grand detached country house dating back 200 years is set in 2 acres of attractive gardens and is located in a rural area near Symonds Yat, suitable for large groups and families with pets.
A 16th century traditional thatched cottage converted into a romantic holiday home for two, set in rural Cotswold countryside with a large garden and private parking, offering a peaceful and characterful retreat.
Rodmarton Manor is an Arts and Crafts manor house showcasing locally made furniture, original interiors, and an 8-acre early 20th-century garden. Visitors can tour the historic house and explore the extensive gardens, enjoying a blend of cultural heritage and outdoor beauty.
Rose Cottage is a Grade II listed holiday cottage set in a quiet countryside village directly on the Cotswolds Way, near Bath, with a homely and romantic character and many original features.
Hamswell House is a historic 16th-century house offering exclusive marquee weddings surrounded by 50 acres of gardens and private land with panoramic valley views, featuring wheelchair access and outdoor as well as indoor spaces.
14 Oct (next Wednesday)
Join a guided walk through Dyrham village as it was in 1704, and learn about its links to the estate and the lives of its villagers.
The West Barn is a luxury barn conversion set within a historic country estate near the Malvern Hills, offering a peaceful and scenic rural retreat surrounded by notable countryside and river landscapes.
Croome is a historic estate in Worcestershire featuring an 18th-century house, extensive Capability Brown-designed parkland and gardens, a WWII RAF museum, and facilities including a cafe and shop. Visitors can enjoy indoor exhibits, outdoor trails, family play areas, and accessible amenities.
7 Oct–31 Dec (another 83 days)
An exhibition at Croome explores the history, craftsmanship and significance of Robert Adam’s 18th-century bookcases, which are being conserved for reinstatement in the house’s Library.
This 18th-century thatched cottage in Chipping Campden offers a homely atmosphere with original beams and an open inglenook fireplace, set within its own garden and close to town amenities and Cotswold villages.
Chipping Campden Market Hall is a historic 400-year-old landmark in the heart of a charming Cotswold town, showcasing ancient trade heritage and local architecture, managed by the National Trust for public appreciation.
26 Sep–1 Nov, 6–8 Nov…
Visitors can follow a Brambly Hedge story trail through Hidcote, helping Primrose the mouse find her way home. The experience begins inside the Manor House and continues in the gardens, with miniature mouse homes, story scenes and interactive displays.
Chipping Campden is a historic market town in the Cotswolds known for its terraced High Street with buildings from the 14th to 17th centuries, rich Arts and Crafts heritage, and hosting traditional Cotswold Games. It offers picturesque architecture, cultural museums, scenic walking routes, and local food experiences.
This detached Grade II listed thatched cottage in the historic village of Avebury offers a peaceful and homely private retreat with original features, a private garden, and close proximity to ancient stone circles and countryside walks.
Avebury Manor & Garden is a historic National Trust property featuring a Grade I listed early 16th-century manor house with period interiors and meticulously designed formal gardens, located in the village of Avebury near the famous neolithic henge monument. The venue offers both indoor exploration of historical interiors and outdoor enjoyment of the gardens, reflecting centuries of architectural and garden design history.
5 Sep–1 Nov (another 23 days)
An exhibition of paintings by Avebury’s 2026 Artist in Residence, Georgie Weedon, exploring themes of place, memory and connection through the ancient stone circle, surrounding landscape, and historic spaces of Avebury.
This offering is a charming thatched 18th century holiday cottage in Chipping Campden, set in one of the most sought-after parts of the town, with delightful enclosed gardens and close proximity to the town centre and Cotswold villages.
Crompton Cottage is a cosy terraced cottage located in Bretforton village on the edge of the Cotswolds, offering a peaceful countryside retreat with traditional character and scenic surroundings.
Dover's Hill is a natural amphitheatre in the Cotswolds offering expansive views, historic Olympic Games traditions, ancient Roman vineyard remains, and a rich mix of wildlife and plants. Visitors can enjoy scenic walks, annual events, and eco-friendly refreshments in a dog-friendly outdoor environment.
A historic and characterful 15th-century Grade II listed cottage in the centre of Bosbury village, set in scenic Herefordshire countryside near a local pub and walking paths, offering cosy and homely accommodation with a private enclosed garden.
This detached 19th-century stone cottage is situated on the banks of the River Wye in a rural Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Monmouthshire, featuring a wild garden with streams and a decking area, and offering a wood-burning stove and a historic charm.
Monmouth Castle is a historic Norman castle ruin located in Monmouth, Wales, known as the birthplace of King Henry V. Visitors can explore the outdoor remains of the castle and learn about its significance during the English Civil War, alongside a regimental museum housed in nearby Great Castle House.
This accommodation is a secluded renovated 17th-century farmhouse set in 1½ acres of private grounds at the head of the Slad Valley near Stroud, surrounded by woodland and meadows and ideal for quiet relaxation in nature.
The Garden at Miserden is a rural estate with historic 17th-century gardens set in 850 acres of woodland, farmland, and parkland. It offers accessible paths, scenic views, a cafe, and a family-friendly environment with opportunities to explore extensive gardens and enjoy seasonal blooms.
A beautifully converted historic village school situated in the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering a homely and peaceful self-contained retreat ideal for families and pets, set in a quiet countryside village location with en-suite bedrooms and an enclosed garden.
Cornwall House is a 17th-century brick-built townhouse in Monmouth featuring original architectural details including a fine staircase and a walled kitchen garden. Visitors can explore its historic interiors and garden, with access limited by steps. Admission is free for Historic Houses members or with a bus ticket.
Truffles Cottage is a quaint historic cottage in a peaceful Cotswold village surrounded by countryside views, featuring original stonework and a garden area.
Whittington Court is a small Tudor manor house with Jacobean and later additions located in the Cotswold countryside. Visitors can explore many historically significant rooms, view collections of textiles, antiques, and books, and enjoy both the indoor historic house and the outdoor gardens around the property. The site offers self-guided tours, a café, and is accessible with some limitations.
Ruddy Duck Lake House is a lakeside property in the Cotswolds offering tranquil and peaceful surroundings with a private deck extending to the water’s edge and views of the lake, suitable for family or group stays up to six guests.
Cirencester Amphitheatre in Gloucestershire is the remains of a large Roman amphitheatre, notable as the second-largest in Roman Britain, with visible earthworks and evidence of tiered seating for thousands of spectators, and historical significance as a defensive site in the 5th century.
Tibberton Court Apartment is a first-floor Georgian manor apartment situated in the Gloucestershire countryside, noted for its historic charm, spacious rooms, and tranquil rural setting within scenic grounds shared with other properties.
This Grade II listed Georgian manor house offers spacious luxury group accommodation with extensive private grounds including a lawned garden, patio, private hot tub, and outdoor swimming pool, set in a rural area near the Wye Valley, ideal for relaxing and celebrating with family or friends.
This grade II listed barn conversion is located in a rural Cotswolds setting near Cirencester and Cheltenham, offering spacious upside-down living accommodation with original features and a peaceful countryside atmosphere.
A charming Grade II listed cottage in Uley village with an upside-down layout, nestled in a picturesque rural valley near public footpaths and local towns, featuring a private courtyard and countryside setting.
Owlpen Manor is a romantic Tudor manor house in Gloucestershire featuring terraced gardens, unique historic interiors, and woodland walks. Visitors can enjoy private guided tours, a church with notable mosaics, and onsite dining options in a picturesque Cotswold valley setting.
7 Oct–15 Nov (another 37 days)
A family sensory trail brings the story of ‘We’re Going on a Bear Hunt’ to life through interactive installations, inviting visitors to search for the bear.