Straddling Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Somerset, Warwickshire, Wiltshire and Worcestershire, this beautiful part of the heart of England boasts rolling hills and peaceful, winding rivers.
Parts of it – particularly in Oxfordshire – are close enough to London to be commutable, but always far enough away to feel like the country. And the further-flung reaches are
Of course Oxford itself has a booming property market – property for sale in Oxford, from its large Victorian townhouses to the pretty semi-detached period cottages, is rising in price every year. By association, nearby towns and villages are also very sought-after with property hunters: Great Milton, Witney and Woodstock are both perennially popular with buyers looking to commute back into Oxford. Properties along The River Thames, are, of course also bought and sold at a premium.
The Oxfordshire Cotswolds comprise classic rolling countryside; Bicester village has hugely raised its profile in recent years, and property here is becoming harder to find, while the area around Chipping Norton has long been a destination for successful London buyers looking for a country retreat not too far from The City.
Gloucestershire is the other main country in the Cotswolds, with innumerable beautiful villages such as Bourton-on-the-Water and the Slaughters (Upper and Lower), while across into Wiltshire the likes of Castle Combe are famously picturesque.
Elkstone Manor's roster of former owners have all left their mark on this Victorian home — and all in a good way, with this 19th century house fit for 21st century living.
Where in the Cotswolds should you move to? The answer will depend on what is more important to you and your family, as our handy guide explains.
It's only the first week of January, but we can't help wondering if we'll see a more perfect thatched cottage all year.
There are literally thousands of places where you can live outside of London but still get to the city inside an hour. Eleanor Doughty picks out 45 where you're sure to find something which suits you.
Astwell Castle is a 15th century castle in Northamptonshire for sale that's full of history and absolutely bursting with potential.
Penny Churchill takes a look at the devastatingly charming Brightwell Manor, where even the Aga is a cherished antique.
‘More than a farmhouse, but not quite a country house’, Paxford needs a loving hand to update the house and care for the beautiful land which surrounds it. Penny Churchill reports.
Haseley Park is a medieval deer park once belonging to Henry VII — now, it's home to an unusual collection of new-build properties.
Beverston Castle is a grade-I listed castle which looks like the sort of place you'd see on a glossy costume drama.
The immaculately-pretty village of Stanton, not far from the famed streets of Broadway, has come up for sale. Penny Churchill reports.
With many house sales in the Cotswolds taking place off-market, a newly-launched home in a delightfully pretty valley looks set to cause a stir, says Penny Churchill.
Penny Churchill takes a look at Shipton Standing, a brilliantly and boldly-updated house in the Cotswolds where a series of design-savvy owners have left their mark.
Brandon House is a beautiful Cotswolds home that seems to tick every conceivable box, as Penny Churchill reports.
Little Manor in Tackley is anything but little — nor is the asking price, for that matter. But it's as beautiful and well-located a house as we've seen in some time. Penny Churchill reports.
The name 'Lower Court Farmhouse' underplays what is for sale in this extraordinary piece of land in a prime Cotswolds location, which offers as great an opportunity as Penny Churchill can remember.
The Dillay is tucked away from the world in the sort of valley that you can imagine time leaving behind — yet this home has all the modern comforts and high-speed broadband you'd ever need.
Whichford House would be a beautiful period home in any setting, but its magical five acres of gardens – including an outdoor areana – make it all the more special, as Penny Churchill reports.
An iconic castle estate dating back to 1225, Beverston Castle sits in an idyllic location with superb sporting opportunities.
Hampen Lodge offers beautiful vistas and a quiet, idyllic lifestyle, with a range of sporting opportunities and close proximity to the wonders of Cheltenham.
If you're looking for a truly unique house offering true get-away-from-the-world isolation, Ewen Tree House could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.
