Make your way to the Cotswolds, a treasure trove of quaint villages, ancient woodlands and meadows dotted with wildflowers, framed by historic stone walls: these are the landscapes that inspired the likes of J.R.R. Tolkien and Beatrix Potter.
Stow-on-the Wold sits on a hilltop, among verdant hills: stroll its charming lanes, looking for hidden gems in the village’s antique shops.
Nearby, beautiful Bath, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Its historic Roman Baths still operate every day. And, don’t miss your chance to take in the elegance of the Royal Crescent and its beauty of buildings surrounding you on the most fertile of meadows.
For a taste of the English countryside that also inspired so much fiction and literature, don’t miss the Lake District. A ferry trip on Lake Windermere to relish in the joy of the majestic mountain peaks and pristine landscape. And if you are feeling adventurous, hike up to Orrest Head, and as a reward, enjoy the beauty awaiting you at the top.
If you feel like spending more time in nature, head to Cornwall, a land of pounding surf, beaches, and Cornish pastry and cream tea to refresh you at the end of your day. This peninsula has its own distinct culture, and has been inhabited for a very long time: feel the energy of the Neolithic stone circles in the area. If you are lucky, catch a performance at the mesmerizing Minack Theatre, overlooking the ocean.
