Cotswolds (Bibury), United Kingdom

Cotswolds Bibury

Honey-coloured stone villages in rolling English countryside.

  • All year
  • 2 nights
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Things to do

2 days in Cotswolds

Day 1

  1. MorningWalk Arlington Row, the 17th-century weavers' cottages, and the trout-filled river Coln before the coaches arrive.
  2. AfternoonDrive to Bourton-on-the-Water, the 'Venice of the Cotswolds', and walk between Upper and Lower Slaughter.
  3. EveningHave dinner in a honey-stone village pub with an open fire.

Day 2

Visit Castle Combe, Chipping Campden or the market town of Stow-on-the-Wold.

What to eat

A cream tea with scones, clotted cream and jam.

Local tips

Make the most of Cotswolds

Beat the crowds

Weekends and summer afternoons are very busy at Arlington Row. Come early.

Best photo spot

Arlington Row, a line of old weavers' cottages.

Getting there

Easiest by car. Buses run from Cirencester.

Don't miss nearby

Other Cotswold villages like Castle Combe and Bourton-on-the-Water.

Good to know

Arlington Row is private; please respect residents. Walk the fields around the village to escape the crowds.

Secret spots

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Plan your visit

Getting to Cotswolds

Getting there

  • Bristol Airport (BRS)75 km away
  • Birmingham Airport (BHX)75 km away
  • Oxford40 km away
  • Bath55 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeHidden town
Good forOld towns & architecture, Nature
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay2 nights
CountryUnited Kingdom

Questions

Cotswolds: good to know

Is Cotswolds worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns and nature. Honey-coloured stone villages in rolling English countryside.

How many days do you need in Cotswolds?

Plan 2 nights. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Cotswolds?

You can visit all year. Weekends and summer afternoons are very busy at Arlington Row. Come early.

How do you get to Cotswolds?

The nearest airport is Bristol Airport (BRS), about 75 km away. Easiest by car. Buses run from Cirencester.

What is there to see near Cotswolds?

Nearby hidden places include Oxford (40 km), Bath (56 km) and Bristol (62 km).

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