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If you only have time to visit one village that captures the essence of English rural perfection, Broadway is usually the top of the list. Often referred to as the "Jewel of the Cotswolds," this village manages to be both grand and incredibly cozy at the...

If you’re looking for the Cotswolds you see on postcards: the ones without the tour buses, gift shops, and crowds of people wielding selfie sticks: you’ve found it. Upper Slaughter is the quiet, sophisticated sibling to the more famous (and often crowded) Lower...

![Shakespeare Coaches Logo If you’re looking for the refined, sophisticated side of the Cotswolds, you’ve found it. Welcome to Tetbury. While some villages in the region are famous for their "chocolate box" cottages and stream-side walks, Tetbury is famous...

If you’ve ever looked at a postcard of the English countryside and thought, "There’s no way a place actually looks like that," you probably haven't been to Painswick. Known affectionately as the “Queen of the Cotswolds,” this town isn't just a pretty...

If you’re looking for the Cotswolds but want to skip the "tourist trap" vibes of the bigger hubs, you’ve found your spot. Winchcombe is the real deal. It’s a historic Saxon town that’s managed to keep its local soul while offering some of the most stunning...

![Shakespeare Coaches logo If you’re looking for the heart of the Cotswolds, you don’t go to a tiny village with one pub and a duck pond. You go to Cirencester. Known for centuries as the "Capital of the Cotswolds," this town is the perfect blend of Roman...

If you’ve ever sat on your sofa watching a period drama and thought, "I wish I could live in a place where the 21st century simply doesn't exist," then Lacock is your spot. Walking into Lacock isn't just a day trip; it’s a literal step back in time....

![Shakespeare Coaches Logo If you’ve spent any time looking at Cotswolds brochures, you’ve seen the heavy hitters: Bourton-on-the-Water, Castle Combe, and Bibury. They are stunning, don't get me wrong, but they are also packed. If you want to see the Cotswolds as...

![Shakespeare Coaches Logo If you’ve spent any time looking at Cotswolds brochures, you’ve seen the usual suspects: Bourton-on-the-Water, Castle Combe, and Bibury. They’re stunning, don’t get me wrong. But if you want to see where the locals actually go to escape the...

If you’re looking for a town that packs more history per square inch than almost anywhere else in the UK, you’ve found it. Welcome to Malmesbury. Often referred to as the "Queen of Hilltop Towns," this Wiltshire gem isn't just another pretty face in the...