Editor's Note: The following is a guest contribution from Cotswold Walks. While we can't go on these lovely walks right now, there's no reason why we all can't plan to one day in the future. Enjoy! The need to travel to wonderful faraway destinations and discover hidden gems along the way may feel more acute than ever before. Many of us may even feel a renewed sense of … [Read more...] about Guest Post: Costwold Walks – Some of the best short walks in the Cotswolds for when we are free to ramble in the countryside again
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Anglophile Vignettes: Where Have I Seen This House Before?
The apps told us a stately home was nearby. It was the dead of winter in England. The weather was actually rather pleasant but it was now well after New Year’s. We were in the final week of a five-week-long trip to England to experience an English Christmas (this trip took place in 2013/14). And by this point in the trip, we were quite ready to go home. But we still wanted to … [Read more...] about Anglophile Vignettes: Where Have I Seen This House Before?
Anglophile Zen: Castle Combe in the Rain – Spend Five Glorious Minutes in English Paradise
Castle Combe is one of the most famous places in England because of its beauty. I've visited several times and I love it there. What I love most is the complete silence. It's a true escape from the hustle and bustle of the world. We stopped there for a night on our drive from Land's End to John O'Groats and I took some time to shoot this video. It was raining, early morning, … [Read more...] about Anglophile Zen: Castle Combe in the Rain – Spend Five Glorious Minutes in English Paradise
Through the Archives: Cotswold Country by S.W. Coyler – Explore the Cotswolds Before They Were a Tourist Hotspot
Everyone loves the Cotswolds. Anyone who visits will immediately fall in love with its green rolling hills and the buildings made of golden Cotswold stone. I dare you to visit and not fall in love with it (even when it's overrun with tourists in the summer). But there was once a day when the Cotswolds weren't a tourist haven but rather just a place people lived. And until it … [Read more...] about Through the Archives: Cotswold Country by S.W. Coyler – Explore the Cotswolds Before They Were a Tourist Hotspot
After the Dreaming Spires: Oxford Trip Diaries – Day Eight – Steam Trains, Landscapes and Castle Combe
A great man once said, “I’m not even supposed to be here today.” And that’s how I ended up on the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Heritage Railway. When I planned out the trip, I originally booked a trip through the Railway Touring Company called the Grand Duchy. It was to be an epic steam train journey from Bristol Temple Meads, south into Somerset, Devon, ending in … [Read more...] about After the Dreaming Spires: Oxford Trip Diaries – Day Eight – Steam Trains, Landscapes and Castle Combe
Top Ten Britain: What to See and Do in Georgian Bath
Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared in the first issue of the Anglotopia magazine in February. Subscribe today to receive the next issue of our magazine and read about British History, Culture and Travel all in one place. Issue 2 is now available – order before it sells out! No trip to Britain is complete without a visit to the stunning city of Georgian Bath. … [Read more...] about Top Ten Britain: What to See and Do in Georgian Bath
Sunday Photo: A Lovely Photo of Arlington Row in the Cotswold Stone Village of Bibury in Gloucestershire for your Desktop Wallpaper
Check out this lovely photo of the quaint stone cottages called Arlington Row in the Cotswold village of Bibury in Gloucestershire, England. The village is known for its honey-coloured seventeenth century stone cottages with steeply pitched roofs, which once housed weavers who supplied cloth for fulling at nearby Arlington Mill. Until the 1980s, that building also … [Read more...] about Sunday Photo: A Lovely Photo of Arlington Row in the Cotswold Stone Village of Bibury in Gloucestershire for your Desktop Wallpaper
Anglophile Zen: Series 2 – Episode 1 – Dyrham Park in Gloucestershire
Here's a treat for a manic Monday. We present Episode 1 of the new series of Anglophile Zen. Anglophile Zen are a series of videos taken around Britain during our recent trip, filmed in 1080p HD that allow you to be immersed somewhere else for a short period of time. So, put this video on full screen, put some headphones on and spend the next five minutes in beautiful Dyrham … [Read more...] about Anglophile Zen: Series 2 – Episode 1 – Dyrham Park in Gloucestershire
British Travels: Highlights of Where We Ate During our One Month Trip to Britain – The Cotswolds
After every trip, we always share a list of the places we ate. This time around, the list is rather large because were in the UK for so long (33 days). So, this is not an exhaustive list of every single place we ate, but rather a list of the highlights. We don’t need to share every time we ate fast food or had a horrible meal. But we’ll share the meals we loved and the meals … [Read more...] about British Travels: Highlights of Where We Ate During our One Month Trip to Britain – The Cotswolds
Photo: The Old Mill in Lower Slaugher – The Cotswolds
Here's a lovely shot of the old mill in Lower Slaughter in the Cotswolds, taken a few weeks ago on our visit. Beautiful village and well worth a visit. … [Read more...] about Photo: The Old Mill in Lower Slaugher – The Cotswolds
The Best Vacation – Walking Through the English Countryside in the Cotswolds – Cotswold Walks
Editor's Note: The following is a guest article from one of our advertisers, Cotswolds Walks, a company that helps you plan the perfect walking holiday in the Cotswolds. By Andrew Guppy of Cotswold Walks (www.cotswoldwalks.com) Have you considered a slower pace of travel, where you get fresh air and good exercise while you experience an area in depth? A vacation to … [Read more...] about The Best Vacation – Walking Through the English Countryside in the Cotswolds – Cotswold Walks
Brit Books: A Year in the Life of Cotswolds by Beata Moore
Back in May 2012, we had the opportunity to visit the Cotswolds for just three short days. It was long enough to fall in love for life. We love the gently rolling hills and the golden-stoned villages. So, we were sure to book in a week there in our upcoming trip. We’ll spend a week in January 2014 exploring the southern edges of the Cotswolds and we can’t wait. So, it was … [Read more...] about Brit Books: A Year in the Life of Cotswolds by Beata Moore
Brit Books: Americashire – A Field Guide to a Marriage by Jennifer Richardson
I'm a sucker for a book about an American attempting to live in the UK. Several of my favorite books about Britain were written by Americans who moved to the UK. So, I was delighted to take a look at Americashire: A Field Guide to a Marriage by Jennifer Richardson. Jennifer is an American who happened to marry a Brit and after a glamorous life in London, the couple decided to … [Read more...] about Brit Books: Americashire – A Field Guide to a Marriage by Jennifer Richardson
An English Christmas Trip: Trip Planning Update – Where We’re Staying On Our Upcoming Trip and How We Booked
It's been more than a month since my last post about our upcoming trip to Britain. Planned for December we will be experiencing a traditional English Christmas in Dorset, so I thought it would be a good chance to catch everyone up on how our plans are coming along. We're very excited, we've got just over 100 days to go until we leave for our trip. There's a lot to do between … [Read more...] about An English Christmas Trip: Trip Planning Update – Where We’re Staying On Our Upcoming Trip and How We Booked
Brit Books: Exclusive Excerpt from Americashire – Memoir About Marrying a Brit and Moving to the Cotswolds
Editor's Note: The following in an excerpt from Americashire, a new book by Jennifer Richardson about marrying a British man and then moving to the beautiful Cotswolds. She's kindly offered us this excerpt. Check out her book - it's a lot of fun Chapter Eight: The Strange Customs of the English at Play - Americashire - Jennifer Richardson On the first sunny Saturday morning … [Read more...] about Brit Books: Exclusive Excerpt from Americashire – Memoir About Marrying a Brit and Moving to the Cotswolds
Desktop Wallpaper: This England – The Oxfordshire Cotswolds
Thinking about England yesterday, I was inspired to make this image. I took an image we took last year in the Oxfordshire Cotswolds and overlaid the text from the wonderful Shakespeare selection 'This England.' Feel free to share this! Click the image to download a full sized version. Click this link to download a full sized version. The full sized image is the … [Read more...] about Desktop Wallpaper: This England – The Oxfordshire Cotswolds
Introducing Travels in Britain – Our New Web Series about Britain!
It's been a long time coming but we're finally ready to the first episode of our web series. While we were in Britain during the Diamond Jubilee, we filmed footage for a web series about our trip. Fast forward a few months and after much editing and writing, the first episode is now ready to go! The first episode is about the Oxfordshire Cotswolds. There will be five more … [Read more...] about Introducing Travels in Britain – Our New Web Series about Britain!
Diamond Jubilee Trip Diaries – Day 4 – Last bits of the Cotswolds and Onto Bath
We really enjoyed our time in the Cotswolds and our stay at the Old Swan in Minster Mill Hotel and it broke our hearts to have to leave after such a lovely stay but our itinerary was merciless and it was time to move on to the next destination we were really excited about visiting: Bath. But first, we had a few more stops before we got there. Minster Lovell Hall The … [Read more...] about Diamond Jubilee Trip Diaries – Day 4 – Last bits of the Cotswolds and Onto Bath
Diamond Jubilee Trip Diaries: Day 3 – Blenheim Palace and an Oxfordshire Narrowboat Tour
We awoke after a restful night's sleep. I woke up before everyone else and took the opportunity to sneak out and explore the grounds of the hotel before everyone else woke up. The grounds surrounding the Old Swan and Minster Mill Hotel are simply beautiful. The inn that the hotel was converted from dates back to 1445 and the place oozes history and charm. It was recently … [Read more...] about Diamond Jubilee Trip Diaries: Day 3 – Blenheim Palace and an Oxfordshire Narrowboat Tour
Diamond Jubilee Trip Diaries: Day 2 – Exploring the Oxfordshire Cotswolds Properly – Burford, Wildlife Park, Filkins and More!
We all awoke well rested despite our 2am trip to Tesco, though we did wake a little later than we would have liked. With a packed itinerary, any time lost sleeping was one more thing we couldn't do that day. We had a great send off from the Oxford Hotel. As part of your stay, they provided a delicious hot breakfast buffet with more than you can possibly eat and it certainly … [Read more...] about Diamond Jubilee Trip Diaries: Day 2 – Exploring the Oxfordshire Cotswolds Properly – Burford, Wildlife Park, Filkins and More!
Diamond Jubilee Trip Diaries: Day 1 – Leaving for London and our Arrival in the Oxfordshire Cotswolds
It had been just over a year since I'd been to Britain for the Royal Wedding and it had seemed like a million years ago. I couldn't wait to be back again. This time, I wouldn't be going alone. My wife would be joining me as well as our 15 month old son. Cue the 'You took a 15 month old to Britain? On an airplane? You brave soul.' It actually wasn't that bad. But first, we … [Read more...] about Diamond Jubilee Trip Diaries: Day 1 – Leaving for London and our Arrival in the Oxfordshire Cotswolds
Sculpture Exhibition at a manor house in the Coltswolds
The UK’s largest exhibition of contemporary stone sculpture will be held this summer in the Jacobean house and landscaped gardens of Asthall Manor in the Cotswolds. On Form is a celebration of stone sculpture and will present the work of 28 of the most accomplished sculptors working today. Featured artists at this biennial exhibition will include Bridget McCrum, Matthew … [Read more...] about Sculpture Exhibition at a manor house in the Coltswolds
Introducing Trevor Jones Tours – Tours of the Cotswolds and England
So you are planning to visit England. Good choice! But where do you start? You read the usual guide books, follow Trip Advisor and are naturally drawn to London to see iconic sights such as Buckingham Palace, Big Ben and the Tower of London. If you have not seen them before, this is a must. But how about a complete contrast and include a visit to the West of England, only one … [Read more...] about Introducing Trevor Jones Tours – Tours of the Cotswolds and England
Guest Post: A Cotswold Murder Mystery
In 1660 a man went missing from the Cotswold village of Chipping Campden. His name was William Harrison, he was employed by a prominent local family to collect rents from tenants, and he was known to have been carrying money at the time of his disappearance. A search failed to turn up any clues except a comb and a bloodstained hatband. A local man, John Perry, hinted that he … [Read more...] about Guest Post: A Cotswold Murder Mystery
Exploring the Charming Cotswolds – Days Out in Cotswold Country
Those of you planning a holiday in England should definitely consider staying in the Cotswolds. Located in the west of England, this area has been recognized as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and features some of the most beautiful countryside scenery in England. It is known as the "Heart of England." Finding somewhere to stay in the Cotswolds really … [Read more...] about Exploring the Charming Cotswolds – Days Out in Cotswold Country
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