Rough Guide Staycations The Cotswolds

Inspirational and informative pocket guide, shining a spotlight on the best of holidaying at home in the UK through clearly laid-out walking and driving itineraries.

Explore the best of Cotswolds with this unique Rough Guide Staycation to Cotswolds, packed full of insider information and stunning images. From making sure you don’t miss out on must-see attractions like Stratford-upon-Avon, Cheltenham and Gloucester to discovering hidden gems, including the stunning National Arboretum in Westonbirt, a picturesque hike along the Cotswold Way, and a typical Cotswold-stone manor house at Snowshill Manor, the easy-to-follow, ready-made walking and driving routes will save you time, help you plan, and enhance your staycation in Cotswolds. This book has been fully updated post-COVID-19 and it comes with a free eBook.

The Rough Guide Staycations to Cotswolds covers: Gloucester and the Vale of Berkeley, South Cotswolds, Stroud and the Mill Valleys, Cirencester to the Churn Valley, Cheltenham and the Cotswold Escarpment, Towns and Gardens around the North Cotswolds, around Stow-on-the-Wold and the Coln and Windrush Valleys.

Inside this travel guide you will find:

INFORMATION FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER

Provides practical information for every kind of trip to Cotswolds, from discovering local history in Cirencester to getting out in nature in Cotswold Escarpment and finding family-friendly activities in Westonbirt.

8 READY TO FOLLOW WALKS AND TOURS

Features over 8 detailed easy to follow walking tour itineraries, including South Cotswolds, Stroud and the Mill Valleys.

LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS

Carefully curated list of Cotswolds’s unmissable sights and unique attractions for those who want to make the most of their stay.

RAINY DAY RECOMMENDATIONS

Uncover plenty of options, whatever the weather throws at you like wandering around Gloucester Cathedral. 

INSIDER RECOMMENDATIONS

Tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots for boating, cycling, walking, horse riding.

Find a curated list of where to stay and what to do, from active pursuits to themed trips.

HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS

Learn more about Cotswolds’s rich history with fascinating cultural insights throughout.

PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS

From transport to hours of operation, we've got you covered whatever you choose to see and do around Cotswolds including getting there, getting around by public transport, accommodation, detailed food and drink highlights, and sports and activities in the region.

METICULOUS MAPPING

Practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered sights relating to major points of interest in the main text. Find your way around Stow-on-the-Wold and the Coln and many more locations in Cotswolds without needing to go online.

FREE EBOOK 

Free eBook download with every purchase of a printed book  to access all content from your phone or tablet for on-the-road exploration.