Package holiday to the Cotswolds

The Cotswolds are the epitome of picture-book England — a gently rolling landscape of honey-colored stone cottages, thatched-roof houses, neatly trimmed hedges, and quietly babbling brooks, stretching across five counties in the heart of South England. The largest Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in England covers around 2,000 square kilometers and is home to some of the most beautiful villages in the world.

Bibury was described by William Morris as the most beautiful village in England, and Arlington Row — a row of medieval weavers' houses from the 14th century — is the most photographed motif of the Cotswolds: The honey-colored stone houses reflect in the crystal-clear Coln River, swans glide by, and in spring, lilacs bloom on every wall.

Bourton-on-the-Water, the Venice of the Cotswolds, is a charming village through which the River Windrush flows over flat stone bridges. Castle Combe, Stow-on-the-Wold with its historic marketplace, and Broadway with the Broadway Tower (one of England's most famous follies) complete the ensemble of dream villages.

The Cotswolds are also home to world-class gardens: Hidcote Manor Garden and Kiftsgate Court Garden are among the most influential garden designs of the 20th century. Blenheim Palace in Woodstock — the birthplace of Winston Churchill and a UNESCO World Heritage site — lies on the edge of the Cotswolds and is one of the grandest country houses in England.

The Cotswold Way, a 164-kilometer long long-distance hiking trail from Chipping Campden to Bath, leads over the Cotswold Edge with wide views over the Severn Valley and connects the most beautiful villages, historic pubs, and viewpoints in the region.

Cotswolds particularly impresses with fascinating culture, breathtaking nature, first-class relaxation options. As a package holiday destination, you benefit from attractive all-inclusive packages with flights, hotels, and often transfers – all at a fixed price and fully secured.