Cotswolds

Historic stone cottages along one of Bibury’s best-known streets.

Hand Luggage Only recommends the pasties and buns.

Visit this picturesque Cotswold village, particularly for its beautiful Arlington Row.

A recommended village to include when touring the Cotswolds.

Walk up to the tower for sweeping views across the Cotswolds.

Good to knowChoose a dry, clear day for the walk.

The author loved this picturesque historic manor in the rolling countryside. Choose a four-poster suite inside the main house.

These historic steps are singled out as a worthwhile stop in Tetbury.

The author singled out this church as a sight to explore while wandering around picturesque Lacock.

One of the author's favourite historic market towns, with enough to explore for a full day.

A palatial countryside hotel the author found hard to leave. The St Mary's Suite is especially recommended.

Recommended as an outing while exploring the Cirencester area.

A lovely tea stop in Stow-on-the-Wold, praised for English tea and freshly made scones with jam and clotted cream.

A lovely stop in Lacock for afternoon tea with freshly baked scones, enjoyed in the sunshine. The author also appreciated the helpful staff.

A heritage building cared for by the National Trust, highlighted as another worthwhile stop while exploring Lacock.

Good to knowEntry is free for National Trust members.

Include this pretty village on a Cotswolds itinerary alongside Upper Slaughter.

The historic cross in the heart of Castle Combe.

Stow-on-the-Wold's central square offers independent shops and antiques, with finds ranging from Victorian dishes to Georgian jewellery and bespoke art.

Good to knowVisit on Saturday for the local antiques stalls.

A recommended historic sight to explore while visiting Cirencester.

Take a gentle riverside walk through Bourton-on-the-Water to admire the shallow river and its picturesque little bridges.

A charming inn with especially attractive rooms in converted stables. Enjoy its food and local ales after sightseeing.

Visit the village church before strolling Castle Combe.

Hand Luggage Only suggests a local brew or pint of bitter here.

British pub food; Hand Luggage Only suggests leaving room for sticky toffee pudding.

Stop here for a particularly tasty meal during a visit to Cirencester.

A countryside inn in nearby Quenington, recommended as a base near Bibury.

A manor-house hotel recommended for a Cotswolds stay.

A small-scale model of Bourton-on-the-Water.

This historic former home of the French royal family offers elegant yet welcoming rooms, with soft lighting and window seats that made the author feel immediately at home. Grounds to wander and fireside cocktails add to its appeal for a relaxed countryside weekend.

Good to knowCall ahead if you want the hotel to arrange a Morgan Plus 4 for exploring the countryside.

A recommended village stop while exploring the picturesque Cotswolds.