Buckland Court, Cotswold, England

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Five minutes by car from the famous ‘picture-postcard’ village of Broadway, in the ancient hamlet of Buckland, lies Buckland Court, a delightful cluster of Cotswold stone cottages. Said to date back to the seventh century, Buckland nestles in a quiet valley set against a scenic wooded backdrop. Once a collection of old farm buildings, these cottages have been superbly converted and refurbished to create a wonderfully peaceful holiday retreat.

Although it is only about 30 miles from Birmingham, the Cotswolds remains largely unspoilt – it’s an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty that comprises mile upon mile of rolling upland, wooded valleys, pretty villages and bustling market towns built of the distinctive honey-tinted Cotswold stone.

Bourton-on-the-Hill, with its steep cottage-lined street leading to the church, is one of many artists’ delights in the area. Then there is Sezincote, with its Indian-style architecture, beloved of John Betjeman. A former centre of the wool industry, Chipping Campden has an impressive 15th century church and a fine Jacobean market hall. Traditional crafts are kept alive with pottery and the Campden Weavers.

Learn the fascinating history of Sudeley Castle

Near Winchcombe lies Sudeley Castle, which has some excellent exhibitions detailing its history and telling the stories of all those who once resided in it. Katherine Parr, the last wife of King Henry VIII, was one of the famous figures who lived at the castle. Her body is in a marble tomb within the church.

Sudeley isn’t just good for a history lesson. It also has a pheasantry, adventure playground, some medieval ruins and wonderful gardens.

Treat yourself to a shopping trip (or two)

Bath has a beautiful town centre, but one of the best places to shop is Cheltenham. Boasting a huge range of stores, from grand department stores and high-street favourites to small independent businesses, it’s a fantastic place to both shop and eat.

If you’ve still got some spending money left over, Broadway is another great shopping destination. Again, there’s a great variety of independent stores, plus it’s an incredibly picturesque village. Don’t miss the Lygon Arms Hotel, which is thought to date back to the 1300s. Oliver Cromwell and Charles I were once guests! We recommend enjoying a meal in the impressive Great Hall.

Visit the birthplace of Shakespeare

You can’t come to the Cotswolds without visiting Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of the world’s most famous playwright. There are five houses associated with Shakespeare in and around the town, and each offers a great insight into the writers’ life, from birth to death.

Explore Westonbirt Arboretum

Nature-lovers will be blown away by the variety of trees at this arboretum. There are around 15,000 labelled trees here and 2,500 different types. The trees come from all over the world, including Britain, Japan, China, Chile and North America. One of the best times to visit is autumn, as the colours are simply fantastic.

Enjoy wonderful gardens and wildlife

There are some great gardens in the Cotswolds, such as Painswick Rococo Garden – the only survivor from the 18th century of garden design. If you have kids, they’ll find the Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens much more fascinating, as they can see everything from lemurs and lions to rhinos and penguins.

Shops and restaurants

Cheltenham has excellent shopping, as do slightly further Worcester, Oxford and Birmingham. If you’re looking for a designer bargain, the Bicester Village outlet centre is just under 40 miles away.

Stratford is situated on the River Avon with its swans and riverside walks by its world-famous theatres. The town is renowned for its shopping and Friday street market.

On-site amenities

The site has a small clubroom and information room, with free internet and Wi-Fi access. However, it does not offer any additional recreational facilities.

That said, there are plenty of sports and recreational activities close to Buckland. For golfers, both Tewkesbury Park Country Club and The Vale Golf and Country Club have extensive facilities and are open to non-members.

The Vale has nine- and 18-hole courses as well as a highly recommended restaurant. Angling, clay pigeon shooting, cycling, horse riding, windsurfing, swimming, sailing and a variety of other watersports can be found close by.

Properties in Cotswolds

Each of the 12 cottages is characteristically well furnished, equipped with all modern conveniences, and has its own unique charm.

Do you hear that? That’s the sound of peace and quiet, that is. The site, and its location, provide a calming retreat from the cares of the world. All the cottages are hooked up to modern communications media – but this is one place where you’ll want to turn the internet off, throw open the doors and windows and listen to the birdsong. Stay at Buckland Court, and you’ll return to real life refreshed.

The Cotswolds is one of England’s much loved destinations; famous for honeycoloured limestone villages in stunning countryside settings.

There are famous cities such as Bath, towns such as Cheltenham and hundreds of charming chocolate box villages such as Burford and Castle Combe. But not all villages are so well known and many beautiful villages, such as Painswick, Biddestone or Winchcombe, are off the beaten track.

The larger market towns and villages such as Stow-on-the-Wold, Cirencester and Chipping Norton are now famous for their shops.

Victorian designer William Morris is said to have ‘discovered’ Broadway, a village of corn-coloured stone whose ‘broad way’ is lined with red chestnut trees.

The views from the 18th-century Broadway Tower are magnificent, and Charles I and Cromwell even used the 17th-century Lygon Arms.

Nearby Snowshill is an isolated hill village dating back over 1,000 years. The manor house, a National Trust property, was built around 1500. It houses Charles Wade’s collection of ‘colour, craftsmanship and design’: more than 22,000 objects from around the world.

For garden enthusiasts, head a couple of miles north to Chipping Camden, where Hidcote Manor (another National Trust gem) and Kiftsgate Court are not to be missed. Alternatively, travel the same distance south to Blockley, home of Mill Dene Garden.

Things to do in the Cotswolds

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