The Cotswolds just marked its 50th anniversary as a protected area, and there are 3,000 miles worth of walking routes in the area.

During our four days in the Cotswolds, that most lyrically charming region of south-central England, nothing else quite so perfectly encapsulates the appeal of village life.

And while it lies south of the Cotswolds, our tour included a three-mile walk into Stonehenge, a route that indispensably allows you to see how that monument from 2500 B.C. is just one part of a ...

The Cotswolds region is one of the most scenic areas of England. Known for its rolling hills dotted with golden-hued stone villages, the Cotswolds is nearly 800 square miles of both natural and ...

Six alternatives to the Cotswolds to explore this summer. Resist the lure of the Cotswolds this season and discover one of England’s lesser-explored green and pleasant corners instead.

This 6.7-acre property sits in the heart of the Cotswolds, the rural area in south-central England known for its grassy hills and distinctive Jurassic limestone.

The new “Highlights of England” trip is a 10-day luxury hiking adventure that explores the Cotswolds, New Forest, South Downs and Dorset, and includes stays in five-star hotels along the way.

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The Cotswolds, in south-central England, are home to famous names including former Prime Minister David Cameron and TV presenter Jeremy Clarkson. Above: the village of Bourton-on-the-Water.