Enjoy a weekend in the Cotswolds

By Anthony Akhtar


Are you looking for cheap breaks in the UK? If so, then you should definitely consider a vacation in the Cotswolds. The Cotswolds is a range of hills located in the West-Central region of England. Sometimes the Cotswolds are referred to as the 'Heart of England'. Due to its splendour as a countryside region in England, the Cotswolds has also been listed as an 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty'.

Here are some of the benefits of enjoying a weekend in the Cotswolds, while staying in accommodation such as those provided by quality hotel packages:

1. Canals The network of canals in the Cotswolds is known as the Cotswold Canals. They were constructed during the 1780s, in order to connect the two largest rivers in the country: the Thames River and Severn River. The canals are more than 35 miles long, and are a reminder of the importance of the Industrial Revolution in the region. Some of the features of the canals include canal structures, wildlife, and pubs.

2. Events Throughout the year, you can enjoy several special events in the Cotswolds, including those related to music, film, theatre, and sports. These events will help to make your stay in the area as memorable as possible.

3. Museums Museums in the Cotswolds can make your weekend breaks in England there as educational as they are enjoyable. They include: Dr. Jenners House, Oakridge Village Museum, The Museum in the Park, the Wotton-under-Edge Heritage Centre. These museums are definitely worth including in your itinerary while visiting Cotswolds.

4. Produce If you're a 'foodie' then you'll certainly enjoy the local produce of Cotswolds. That includes items ranging from apples to cheese. There are various locations to find quality produce in the region, including farm shops and farmers markets. In fact, the Cotswolds is considered one of the top regions in England, in terms of the produce it produces.

5. Structures While enjoying a one of the weekend breaks in England, you can visit one of the various historic structures in Cotswolds, including historic: homes, gardens, churches, castles. Like the other visitors to the region, you're likely to discover that these historic structures are certainly worth visiting. It's definitely where history comes alive.

6. Shopping The Cotswolds is certainly an excellent location for shopping while enjoying cheap breaks in the UK. That's true whether you're interested in purchasing antiques, art, or delicacies. The Cotswolds consists of several towns, which have different specialties that will please even the most finicky shoppers.

7. Tours There are several ways to enjoy 'Green' stays in the Cotswolds, such as by walking, biking, busing, and boating. Not only is this an affordable way to tour the region, but it's also extremely eco-friendly.

8. Wool Another feature that makes weekend breaks in England memorable is the area's wool industry. That includes the Cotswold sheep breed. At one point during its history, about 500,000 Cotswold sheep were raised in the area. Amazingly, the Cotswold sheep can produce coats that are more than 10 kilograms heavy!

Today, the Cotswolds is also home to several types of quality accommodations, such as those featured in the hotel packages of various companies.




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