[BritMag] The Cotswolds is a picturesque region of rolling hills, winding rivers and pretty medieval villages that extends across six English counties.It’s an area that offers the English idyll, attracting famous guests through the years — several of TS Eliot’s poems were inspired by his visits, Peter Pan author JM Barrie would spend his summers in the north Cotswolds and HRH Prince Charles even owns a house here.
Constructed from honey-coloured limestone, many of these hamlets have protected status, making them a magnet for film and TV crews, who flock here to shoot period dramas ranging from Tess of the D’Urbervilles to Downton Abbey. If you’re looking for somewhere to bed down for the night then you can stay in one of the region’s many historic houses. Atmospheric, cosy and welcoming, these properties are the perfect place for a festive break.