Week 34 – Cotswold Country

52 Week Challenge, Week 34 – Cotswold Country

This week we decided last minute to award ourselves a few days away from it all, so we headed to a lovely hotel just outside Cirencester for 3 nights.

 We hadn’t been before nor had time to research the highlights of the area in advance so weren’t sure what to expect.

 But we weren’t disappointed. The weather was very kind so we were out all the time.

 And the most noticeable thing is that almost every building is built with beautiful Cotswold stone – buttery creamy yellow to every shade of grey as it ages.

We walked miles through beautiful scenic countryside and picturesque villages and explored very old stone built churches.

 Besides Cirencester we went to Stow-in-the-Wold, Burford and Cheltenham. Bourton-on-the-water was recommended but time ran out. So that one is on the list for next time.

 We stopped for tea and cake at pretty little teashops, ate at some lovely restaurants, and enjoyed local company at the village pub.

 It was a smashing break and I would highly recommend the Cotswolds Country

I couldn’t resist catching this little Jack Russell as he glared at me from the van window in Burford!