As the weather becomes brighter and warmer and the days longer, for many of us, it’s time to think of short breaks or weekends away in the countryside.  Easter is an ideal time to visit the beautiful Cotswolds.  The Cotswolds extend over an area of central southern England, mainly covering the  counties of Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire.

With rolling hills, beautiful beech woods, small farms nestled in valleys and attractive villages and small towns characterised with pretty stone-built cottages and impressive churches, it is no wonder that the Cotswolds have been designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty since 1966.

For those who love the outdoors, there is a large choice of camping and caravan sites and there are plenty of designated walks and footpaths. If you like exploring small, quaint villages, then wander across the low, stone bridges straddling the River Windrush in Bourton-on-the Water and browse amongst the small gift shops or visit the attractive Sudeley Castle and gardens situated just outside Winchcombe.

If camping and caravanning is not for you, then there are plenty of cottages to hire for a week or a weekend as well as a large selection of B&Bs and small hotels.