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If you’re looking for the quintessential Cotswold experience without the feeling that you’ve stepped into a museum where you can’t touch anything, Moreton-in-Marsh is your spot. While other villages in the region are famous for being "pretty" (and they are),...

Alright, let’s get straight to the point. If you’re touring the Cotswolds, you’ve probably seen your fair share of honey-coloured stone and thatched roofs. But Minster Lovell offers something a little different. It’s not just another "pretty village" (though...

You’ll know that I’m Paul, and I like to get straight to the point. We’ve covered the heavy hitters like Bourton-on-the-Water and Castle Combe, but today we’re looking at something a little different. If those famous villages are the blockbuster movies of the...

If you were to close your eyes and imagine the most "English" village possible: the kind you see on chocolate boxes or in high-budget period dramas: you’d probably end up imagining Great Tew. I’m Paul, and today we’re talking about a place that feels less...

I’m Paul, and today we’re pulling the coach over in a spot that often gets overlooked by the big tour buses, which is exactly why we love it. If you’re looking for the "real" Cotswolds: the kind without the gift-shop glitter and the massive crowds: you’ve...

I’m Paul, and today we are talking about a place that is often the first: or last: stop for many visitors to the region. Now, before we get into it, let’s clear one thing up. If you’ve come here looking for mud, hippies, and Jimi Hendrix playing the guitar with his...

If you are looking for the "quintessential" Cotswold experience without the chaotic crowds of some of the more famous spots, Chipping Campden is your winner. At Shakespeare Coaches, we operate from both London and Stratford-upon-Avon, and we’ve driven these...

If you’ve ever scrolled through Instagram and seen a photo of a honey-colored stone village that looks like it was plucked straight from a fairy tale, chances are you were looking at Castle Combe. Often cited as the "prettiest village in England," it sits in...

So, you’ve decided to visit the Cotswolds. Excellent choice. You’re about to step into a landscape so quintessentially British it makes a teapot look like a rebel. But here’s the thing: everyone and their grandmother wants to see those honey-colored stone cottages. If...

The Cotswolds. Rolling green hills. Honey-coloured stone cottages. Villages that look untouched since the 1500s. Located just two hours from central London, this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty draws visitors from around the world. But here's the thing. Not all...