Luxury homes in the Cotswolds

The Cotswolds at a glance

Like something out of a fairy tale, the region known as the Cotswolds is simply picture perfect. With green rolling hills, charming villages and medieval castles, you’ll feel like you’ve stepped back in time.

The Cotswolds cover almost 800 square miles, including the counties of Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, Wiltshire and Worcestershire. It’s an idyllic getaway for lovers of a slow-paced rural life, as well as history and literature fans. After all, famous authors like Beatrix Potter, J.M. Barrie and J.R.R. Tolkien took inspiration from this bucolic English setting.

The fertile lands of this region make it quite the foodie destination, so as you explore quaint villages, pop into the local pub to sample local specialties like Gloucester cheese, Gloucester Old Spot pork, Tewkesbury mustard and plenty of fresh produce. Pair your meal with a pint of locally brewed ale or a cocktail made with Cotswolds Gin.

Ready to work off a decadent meal? The Cotswolds — designated by the government as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty — is best explored on foot, via the 102-mile Cotswold Way National Trail.