Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens offers visitors a combined wildlife park and garden experience featuring over 1,500 animals across 250 species in outdoor enclosures and indoor houses, extensive landscaped gardens, a historic Georgian Gothic Revival manor house, and attractions like a narrow gauge railway and children's adventure playground.
A charming Cotswold stone cottage situated in a quaint village offering a peaceful and scenic countryside setting with cosy character and modern comforts.
South View Cottage is a rural cottage wing in the Cotswolds AONB near Chipping Norton, set in beautiful countryside with abundant footpaths, cycle paths, and bridleways for walking and cycling, featuring a peaceful and fresh-air setting.
King John's Palace at Langley Farmhouse is a historic house in Oxfordshire offering stays with accommodation for 12 guests, featuring six bedrooms, indoor leisure rooms, a children's playroom, and extensive outdoor gardens with dining areas. Visitors can enjoy a mix of indoor and outdoor experiences in a family-friendly setting.
A characterful and well-presented cottage located in the English village of Ampney Crucis with idyllic views over grazing sheep and a cricket ground, adjoining the owners' home and situated conveniently near historic towns and countryside.
The Creamery is a stylish luxury retreat for two located in the peaceful Wiltshire village of Blunsdon, offering a countryside setting ideal for exploring the Cotswolds and nearby attractions.
A unique detached holiday cottage in the village of Blockley, blending traditional Cotswold charm and modern comfort, set in a historic building with a garden and patio space.
Upton Wold Garden is a hidden private garden in the Cotswolds with an exceptional collection of trees and plants, including national collections. Visitors can enjoy the garden, special snowdrop walks, and seasonal opening times with free entry for Historic Houses members.
A rural glamping shepherd hut accommodation set on farmland with shared outdoor play areas and communal facilities, offering a family-friendly and peaceful setting in The Cotswolds.
Studio Quercus is a ground-floor holiday cottage in the village of Todenham located within the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering a peaceful and accessible stay for couples with a private garden and parking.
A detached holiday cottage in a secluded village with beautiful views over the Evenlode Valley and nearby woodland, offering a peaceful countryside retreat suitable for families and nature enthusiasts.
Chastleton House is a Grade I listed Jacobean country house in Oxfordshire with extensive historic interiors and well-preserved gardens. Owned by the National Trust, it offers visitors a combined indoor and outdoor heritage experience including the Long Gallery, historic rooms, and gardens that are the birthplace of croquet as a competitive sport.
A charming two-bedroom cottage in the village of Eynsham, Oxfordshire, offering a peaceful and comfortable retreat surrounded by scenic countryside and village amenities within walking distance.
This detached character holiday cottage is located in a rural setting near Fairford, offering excellent lakeside walking and bird watching, with the market square and amenities within walking distance.
September Cottage is a charming two-bedroom period cottage located in the heart of Lechlade-on-Thames, offering a peaceful and scenic riverside setting with cosy interiors and easy access to nearby Cotswold villages.
Buscot Old Parsonage is an 18th-century house with a small walled garden located on the banks of the River Thames in Oxfordshire, accessible only by prior arrangement with the tenant. The property has limited access and no toilets, making it less suitable for groups or wheelchair users.
Charming two-bedroom cottage with courtyard garden, located on a peaceful green in Chipping Norton within the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, ideal for couples or small families seeking a relaxing base near historic sites, villages, and natural attractions.
The Rollright Stones is a complex of three prehistoric megalithic monuments in Oxfordshire, England, including a stone circle, dolmen, and monolith, known for their archaeological importance and folkloric significance. The site is managed by the Rollright Trust and attracts visitors interested in history, archaeology, and contemporary Pagan practices.
Chipping Norton is a historic market town in West Oxfordshire, set in the Cotswolds with a rich heritage including medieval architecture, a Norman castle earthwork, and cultural venues. It offers arts festivals, a theatre, and local shops and pubs for visitors.
A barn conversion located on a working farm in a peaceful rural setting between Malmesbury and Royal Wootton Bassett, offering a scenic and family-friendly base to explore Wiltshire and The Cotswolds.
This stylish detached holiday cottage is located within the Moreton conservation area near Chipping Campden and Stratford-upon-Avon, offering a peaceful countryside setting with easy access to nearby towns and renowned gardens.
Batsford Arboretum in Moreton-in-Marsh is a vast 60-acre garden showcasing diverse trees, shrubs, and oriental features, with wildflower meadows and themed gardens to explore. Visitors can enjoy play areas, refreshments, and plant sales in a scenic outdoor setting.
Moreton-in-Marsh is a historic market town in the Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, known for its medieval market heritage, Roman road connections, coaching inns, and cultural attractions including museums and festivals.
A lovely barn conversion near Royal Wootton Bassett offering rural views and a peaceful setting, with easy access to local historic sites such as Stonehenge and Avebury.
Lydiard House & Park in Wiltshire features a historic Palladian mansion with ornate interiors and family portraits, set in 260 acres of parkland including a restored Georgian walled garden. The venue offers a cafe, children's play area, and hosts year-round events, making it a compelling destination for families and history enthusiasts.
Ashby Cottage is a traditional historic house located in the countryside village of Long Compton, offering a homely atmosphere with nearby village amenities and plenty of walking opportunities.
Chastleton House is a well-preserved Jacobean country house with original interiors and a series of intimate historic gardens. Visitors can explore rare textiles, enjoy conservation tours, and browse a second-hand bookshop. The venue offers a unique time capsule experience without modern intrusions, set in peaceful Cotswold surroundings.
Lake View Lodge is a peaceful lakeside retreat in South Cerney offering accommodation for families or groups with three bedrooms, a shared outdoor heated swimming pool, and nearby village and countryside attractions.
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.
The Cottage on The Green is a charming 2-bedroom cottage located on the edge of Chipping Norton in the Cotswolds, overlooking a private green with ancient chestnut trees, suitable for couples or small families seeking a peaceful countryside retreat with access to the town's amenities and local attractions.
Hook Norton Brewery is a family-owned historic brewery in Oxfordshire offering guided tours through its Victorian Tower Brewery featuring traditional brewing methods, a working steam engine, and beer tastings. Visitors can explore original brewery buildings, shop for artisan products, and enjoy a cafe serving homemade food.
This cosy self-contained first-floor apartment is located in the picturesque village of Bourton-on-the-Water, known for its scenic Cotswold setting near the River Windrush, ideal for exploring local attractions and walking holidays.
Birdland Park and Gardens is a wildlife park in Gloucestershire housing around 500 birds in aviaries and natural habitats, famous for the only king penguins in England, Wales, or Ireland, plus dedicated breeding programs and nature reserves.
The Treehouse is a peaceful and stylish private annex in the Cotswold countryside with a king-size bed, open plan living, and a private patio, ideal for couples seeking a relaxing and intimate countryside stay.
Crickley Hill is a prominent Cotswold escarpment site known for its Iron Age hillfort, rich wildlife, archaeological significance, and scenic countryside views. Visitors can enjoy walking trails, a café, and see conservation grazing cattle in a natural setting managed jointly with Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust.
Riverview is a three-bedroom holiday let at Lower Mill Estate in the Cotswolds, offering a peaceful and scenic retreat with nature immersion and stylish comforts in a self-contained setting.
Cirencester Place is a centrally located newly renovated split level apartment with character and charm, suitable for couples and small families, offering a peaceful and homely atmosphere in the town of Cirencester with easy access to local attractions and markets.
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.
A cosy studio annexe on the ground floor, set in Long Hanborough village near a pub and train station, suitable for couples seeking a quiet stay with garden access and private parking.
Blenheim Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Oxfordshire, is the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill and an 18th century baroque masterpiece with over 300 years of history. Visitors can explore the palace's interiors, extensive formal gardens, and vast parkland while enjoying family-friendly facilities, educational tours, and a café.
This stone cottage in the centre of Hook Norton village is a 17th century former malthouse with character features, close to local pubs, a shop, and a steam-driven brewery, providing a peaceful rural retreat with garden access and woodburner heating.
Ivy Cottage is a 19th century stone-built cottage in the village of Chedworth, set in a pastoral valley in the Cotswolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering a peaceful and homely retreat with open plan living space and a private enclosed garden.
Chedworth Roman Villa is a large and elaborate Roman villa near Chedworth in Gloucestershire featuring mosaic floors, heated baths, and a nymphaeum spring shrine, showcasing elite Romano-British life from 2nd to 5th century. It offers indoor archaeological remains and outdoor grounds for visitors to explore.
1 Oct–1 Nov (another 23 days)
A month of activities at Chedworth Roman Villa explores Roman beliefs about death and the afterlife. The core activities run daily from 1 October to 1 November 2026.
A comfortable three-bedroom terraced cottage in the village of Bampton, Oxfordshire, formerly a public house, located near the Cotswolds and Oxford with a garden and walking access to the countryside.
A charming self-catering retreat for two in the Cotswolds countryside with a ground-floor layout, enclosed courtyard gardens, and characterful features including exposed brickwork and rustic beams.
Crocodiles of the World is a specialized zoo in Oxfordshire featuring over 30 reptile species, including 19 crocodile species, and offers unique keeper experiences, breeding programs, and rescue initiatives.
A ground floor holiday property on a working farm in Oxfordshire designed for couples, featuring open-plan living, an ensuite wet room, and access to garden seating with views of the countryside.
This holiday apartment is set in the Cotswold Water Park within a complex offering a mix of natural surroundings and hotel facilities, suitable for up to two guests seeking a self-contained stay with access to a gym, heated indoor swimming pool, spa and restaurant amenities.
This accommodation is a Shepherd Hut set on a working farm in the Cotswolds, offering a cosy and unique rural retreat with outdoor seating, barbecue facilities, and access to picturesque farmland surroundings.
Acorn Cottage is an attached holiday cottage located in the peaceful Cotswold village of Todenham near Moreton-in-Marsh, surrounded by picturesque countryside and close to historic market towns and gardens.
Candlewick Cottage is a cosy one-bedroom cottage set in the quiet village of Lower Heyford, Bicester, offering a peaceful and rural setting with scenic countryside surroundings.
This is a 3-bedroom cottage accommodating 6 guests located in a quiet small village near Bourton on the Water in the Cotswolds, surrounded by an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with a peaceful atmosphere and scenic countryside walks from the doorstep.
This detached lodge is set in peaceful woodland surroundings in Herefordshire countryside offering a quiet and scenic getaway with access to extensive woodland walks.
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.
This offering is a peaceful Shepherd Hut glamping accommodation located on a working farm in The Cotswolds, set in scenic countryside with access to outdoor activities and shared grounds.
A spacious two-bedroom, single-storey holiday cottage located in a rural area on the edge of the village of Upton, offering peaceful countryside surroundings and views of the Berkshire Downs and Chiltern Hills.
This charming shepherd's hut is set in a tranquil rural location in the Cotswolds, offering stunning countryside views and a peaceful retreat for up to two guests.
Minster Lovell Hall is a historic 15th-century manor house ruin in Oxfordshire, featuring extensive remains including a tower, entrance porch, and dovecote, set beside the River Windrush and managed by English Heritage.
A luxury one-bedroom cottage in South Cerney, Cotswolds, with a private hot tub, garden, and parking, located close to village amenities and countryside attractions.
A stylish and tranquil cottage in a picturesque north Cotswold village close to Stow-on-the-Wold, offering a super king-size bed and a courtyard garden with barbecue, suitable for 2 guests and 2 pets, with Wi-Fi and on-site parking included.
A spacious and modern two-bedroom holiday home located on the edge of the village of Bampton, featuring a private courtyard garden and terrace, suitable for small groups and families exploring the countryside and nearby attractions.
The Old Stables 1 is a brand new barn conversion set on the outskirts of Shipton Under Wychwood in the Cotswolds offering a peaceful and private countryside retreat with scenic views and a south-facing enclosed courtyard garden suitable for couples or solo travellers.
This accommodation is a holiday apartment set in the Cotswold Water Park within the De Vere Cotswold Waterpark Hotel complex, surrounded by lakes, wetlands and grassland, offering scenic and rural surroundings with access to a range of leisure and spa facilities.
Dairy Cottage is a ground-floor accommodation with rural views located in Wiltshire countryside, suitable for up to four guests and allowing pets with private on-site parking.
Hive Mews is a Grade II listed, beamed first floor apartment in the historic market town of Abingdon on Thames, ideal for couples seeking a peaceful and scenic getaway with self-contained comfort.
Abingdon County Hall Museum is a local history museum housed in a Grade I listed Baroque style County Hall building in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, featuring permanent and rotating exhibits including local archaeology and historic vehicle displays, plus a museum café for visitors.
Abingdon-on-Thames is a historic market town in Oxfordshire known for its rich archaeological heritage, historic abbey remains, annual traditional fairs, and cultural contributions including the birthplace of the band Radiohead.
Heron’s Nest is a first floor apartment located close to a lake in a peaceful setting near Bourton-on-the-Water, offering a cosy and romantic getaway for couples with a balcony overlooking the lake in shared grounds.
This Grade II listed holiday cottage is located in a pleasant village setting adjoining the owners' farmhouse, featuring a beautifully furnished interior with beams and an authentic bread oven, and is an ideal base for exploring the Cotswolds countryside.
Lavender Cottage is a traditional Cotswold stone cottage located in a quiet rural village, offering a peaceful and scenic countryside setting with two bedrooms and cozy living spaces.
Juniper Cottage is a 17th-century cottage in Hook Norton offering a tranquil and characterful countryside retreat with period features and a private garden decking area for relaxation.
A stone-built semi-detached cottage in The Bartons near Chipping Norton, offering a peaceful and cosy private retreat with countryside views, suitable for couples or small families wishing to explore Cotswolds towns and villages.
A deceptively spacious cottage with conservatory located a five-minute walk from the village center and local attractions, featuring an enclosed garden, private parking for one car, and facilities including Wi-Fi and laundry, suitable for up to 5 guests with up to 2 pets allowed.
A detached bungalow set on the ground floor in an Oxfordshire village location, suitable for families and groups, featuring a cosy living room and an enclosed garden with countryside views close to local amenities.
Priory Cottages is a 14th-century former monastic grange and manor house in Steventon, Oxfordshire, notable for its historic architecture and managed by the National Trust, open to visitors by appointment.
Pam's Cottage is a charming and cosy two-bedroom mid-terrace cottage located in the historic town of Winchcombe, offering a peaceful retreat with a pretty enclosed garden and easy access to scenic countryside walks and nearby historic sites.
Sudeley Castle is a historic Tudor castle with over 1,000 years of history located in Winchcombe, Gloucestershire. Visitors can explore the castle rooms, exhibitions, and extensive gardens, including the Queens Garden, and enjoy family-friendly activities such as an adventure playground and daily tours. The site offers accessible parking, wheelchair-accessible garden routes, and food options on-site.
Winchcombe is a historic market town in the Cotswolds known for its medieval buildings, heritage railway, long-distance walking trails, and notable attractions like Sudeley Castle and Hailes Abbey ruins.
A bright red shepherds hut set on picturesque farmland in The Cotswolds, ideal for small family getaways with child-friendly and outdoor activities available in a peaceful rural setting.
Willow Cottage is a warm and welcoming semi-detached property located in the small village of Paxford on the outskirts of Chipping Campden, set in a peaceful countryside environment bordering a village green with an enclosed garden overlooking the Cotswold Hills.
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.
The Dovecote is a detached romantic hideaway for two guests located adjacent to the Oxford Canal in the peaceful hamlet of Thrupp, with a cosy, homely atmosphere and outdoor courtyard overlooking the canal.
Blenheim Palace Partner Garden in Oxfordshire offers extensive formal gardens and parkland including Italian Garden, Water Terraces, and Churchill Memorial Garden, plus landscaping by ‘Capability’ Brown with notable monuments. Access is free for RHS Members on selected days but does not include the Palace interior.
A quaint cottage in the Cotswold Hills featuring an antique fireplace, slate floors, and an oak and glass wall in a bedroom, set near the Badminton Horse Trails.
Faringdon Grange is a lodge holiday collection set in the Oxfordshire countryside near the Cotswolds, suitable for couples and families seeking a peaceful and scenic countryside retreat with opportunities for exploring local towns and outdoor activities.
Great Coxwell Barn is a large medieval tithe barn built in 1292 for Beaulieu Abbey, now preserved by the National Trust. Visitors can explore this historic agricultural building with its impressive stone and timber architecture and original threshing floor. The barn is open to the public daily and features no other indoor exhibits.
10 Oct (this Saturday)
A guided tour around Coleshill explores the lost Coleshill House, the estate’s secret Second World War training history and the former Model Farm, now home to the Heritage and Rural Skills Centre. The tour includes a walk of approximately 1 km and a chance to look around an exhibition afterwards.