Prettiest Cotswold villages you should visit!

The many historic Cotswold villages are world renowned for their beauty! Built from the unique honey coloured stone, walking through these picture perfect villages is like stepping back in time.
If you're planning a trip to the Cotswolds and want to know which villages you should visit, we have you covered. In this video we visit 5 of the prettiest Cotswold villages and give you the highlights to make your planning easy. Check below for some useful links.
We really hope you enjoy this video and if you're planning a trip we hope you find it useful. If you have any more tips for other viewers, please pop them in the comments, sharing is caring :)
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Mac & Sarah (and Dozer)
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Cotswold Motoring Museum
www.cotswoldmotoringmuseum.co.uk
Model Village
theoldnewinn.co.uk/model-village
The Old Mill, Lower Slaughter
oldmill-lowerslaughter.com/
Painswick Rococo Garden
www.rococogarden.org.uk/
Castle Combe Village
sites.google.com/site/castlec...
Bibury Village
www.bibury.com/
Bibury Trout Farm
www.biburytroutfarm.co.uk/

[@henryellis1358]

Painswick 8-34 - A beautiful village with a lot of history, there is still damage to the church tower from 16 ct civil war cannon. behind the church is the old court house, King Charles 1st stayed there on his way back to London after the relief oof the siege of Gloucester. Opposite the church is a very small 15 ct Tudor beamed shop, this is said to be the very first post office in the UK during the reign of King Henry 8th .

[@MacSarah]

Wow thanks for all the additional history and insight. I've pinned this comment so other viewers can read it too. We kinda did feel like we'd only scratched the surface. Thank you for watching and sharing your knowledge

[@Pressureradio]

Your locations, filming, commentary and editing is extremely professional and could have easily been a BBC production, keep up the great work.

[@MacSarah]

Wow thank you so much, that's amazing feedback, we're very grateful! And thanks for watching ❤️

[@user-wp8lq1yx6m]

I am in love with England, amazing.

[@scruffy281]

I don't think I will ever be able to make it to this lovely place but with your videos I feel as if I've been there. Thank you so much for giving us arm chair travelers some joy in seeing these beautiful places! It is a truly amazing journey. Lots of love from Texas.❤

[@ArifHussain-yn5sf]

Wonderful day with you very nice place to stay here and expend weekend very knowledgeable and and amazing vedio segment. 👍

[@Sharon_Mc]

🇬🇧 Welcome to the UK 🇬🇧

[@MacSarah]

😀

[@user-pd7uf1en9e]

Fabulous music 🎵, beautiful scenery 🤩! English village, the little heaven on the Earth 🌍❤!

[@MacSarah]

Ah thanks so much! We're so happy you enjoyed it ❤️

[@MrDaiseymay]

Bourtons river is called , 'the WINDRUSH, never more than 12 inch deep and always clear, perfect for toddler s to paddle ASSISTED of course.

[@MacSarah]

Ah thanks for passing that on Philip, much appreciated. It really was beautifully crystal clear, no wonder it's a favorite for paddling. Thanks for watching

[@worldcooking]

Admirable images of this village and excellent presentation!

[@MacSarah]

Thanks so much

[@user-ky5cy4vo3o]

L'Angleterre de mes rêves : MERCI

[@MacSarah]

merci d'avoir regardé

[@leannegolder9610]

So helpful, we are off to the Cotswolds for the first time this week over Easter. We are staying at Morton in Marsh campsite so this has been very helpful with our planning. I am a new subscriber to your channel and really enjoying it. Thank you 🙂

[@MacSarah]

Hey Leanne!! Thanks for watching and subscribing, that means so much to us ❤️ oh you're going to love the area, so beautiful! Have a wonderful time 😊

[@alexrankin2235]

Chocolate box villages - wonderful guided tour, thank you both 😀

[@MacSarah]

Thanks Alex, it's a beautiful part of the country! Thanks for watching

[@alexrankin8263]

@@MacSarah We only live a couple of hours away, so after watching your vlog, it a place we will definitely visit with our van. Good luck with your new Sprite by the way , you will love it. We bought one new in 2013 and only replaced it last week. My wife’s father has the same Amara as you have too - brilliant vans . :)

[@paullawrence8572]

Very pro production guys! Love the Cots, been to all those villages/ hamlets over the years that you visited. Lived in our van for 3 months flitting between Morton - in - Marsh & Broadway CC sites.(2009). Thanks for sharing, very enjoyable!☺👌

[@MacSarah]

Ah thanks Paul, much appreciated!!! Isnt it amazing round there? That must have been great living there for a while, we'd love to go back! Thanks for watching!

[@lensmanonline]

Enjoyed this video, these vilages are all within a 30 to 45 mins drive from us so we always visit when we can. You forgot to mention Castle combe motor racing circuit, defo worth a visit.

[@MacSarah]

Ah yes good point, we did forget that. So nice to live close, it's a beautiful part of the country. Thanks so much for watching

[@johnzuck6163]

Thx nice tour. William Morris would be proud 😄

[@MacSarah]

Ah thanks very much!! 😀

[@idaornstein1305]

The dog friendly is very important and so glad you mentioned this. The video was breathtakingly beautiful.

[@MacSarah]

Aww thanks so much, we really appreciate it!! Yes Dozer is our priority so everything has to be dog friendly 😀

[@Wil-70-NL]

Very good! Gives a perfect view. Thank you.

[@MacSarah]

Thanks for watching Wil

[@kirankhushlani]

COTSWOLD MY DREAM ❤

[@ebanggm]

Amazingly very pretty village , thank you for sharing … Love love love it 😍

[@MacSarah]

Thanks so much for watching ❤️

[@ebanggm]

Your very welcome🌷🌷🌷 . Your new friend from Canada 🇨🇦.

[@MrDaiseymay]

That was a good selection, including the usual 3 favourites, but there are many other's, so lets have Mark 2.

[@MacSarah]

Hi Philip, Mark 2 is a great idea, we'd love to visit again!! Fingers crossed! Thanks for watching

[@brianalexander7181]

What about Chipping Camden? One of the most charming Cotswold villages where we stayed at Bantam Tea Rooms. Lovely! Wonderful afternoon tea, breakfast and overall service.

[@MacSarah]

A great tip for other viewers, thanks! We didn't visit but I'm sure we'll be back 😊 thank you for watching

[@muskanmannat]

Great work, really loved every little part of the video. Thank you for such amazing video, totally loved it.

[@MacSarah]

Ah thanks so much Muskan, we really appreciate that and we're so happ you enjoyed it 😀 all the best!!

[@minigrande1939]

The Cotswolds is my home Seven Springs.nice to bring back memories as I have not been there for 7 years as I live in Spain now

[@MacSarah]

Aww lovely, glad it brought back some memories!! Spain is also lovely 😊

[@steve1962]

We live there......if you are planning to come back anytime give a shout.......I know some crackin hidden gems around here. Steve n Jeanette

[@MacSarah]

Ooh thanks guys we will! I'm sure we'll be back soo, we loved it 👍🏼

[@Roamingthecotswolds]

Fantastic video guys.

[@MacSarah]

Thank you! Much appreciated 👍

[@carycary5824]

I be traveling to England and Ireland in September. Cotswolds are at the top of my list!! We have ancestry back to 1200’s. William and Henry Cary, the Boleyn sisters and it goes on. Cary Harwood Cary. USA.

[@MacSarah]

Hey Cary! Oh that's fantastic and what a heritage too 👍 enjoy your visit, hope you have a wonderful time 😀

[@carycary5824]

@@MacSarah thanks!! I just found your KZbin channel. It’s fun and wonderfully informative!!! I’ll be watching all of your posted videos!! Have a great day!!!

[@karenfrendo6193]

Excellent thanks for sharing!

[@MacSarah]

Thanks Karen, our pleasure. Thanks for watching

[@MathewLauren]

Wow this is absolutely breathtaking

[@MacSarah]

Thanks so much! The beautiful villages did all the heavy lifting 😊

[@evilladollyz7602]

Ohhhh...I think I'm gonna love this channel!

[@MacSarah]

Awww thanks so much

[@dorisburton2150]

Enjoyed this very much. You have done a professional job of seeing all the sights in the town and describing them. Well done!

[@MacSarah]

Thank you Doris, we really appreciate your feedback. Thanks for watching

[@elizabethspeirs1459]

Great Vlog loved it , hope to follow in your foot steps.

[@MacSarah]

Thanks Elizabeth, much appreciated 🙂 we hope you get to visit soon x

[@dimitriskatsavos1555]

Beautiful location ❤

[@MacSarah]

It's wonderful, thanks for watching

[@ashleylyon7575]

Loved this , bought back lovely memories of the times I’ve visited these places . Ozzy also enjoyed the motor museum too and meeting brum. Beautiful dozer looked very happy too 😊

[@MacSarah]

Aww I bet Ozzy had a great time there!! We so happy the video brought back happy memories ❤️ Thanks so much for watching Ashley xxx

[@ThePlacesWhereWeGo]

Wow, we’re sold, Castle Combe looks amazing! The video you showed reminded us so much of Dunster in Somerset which we had a chance to visit the summer before Covid. That is going on our list of future places to visit.

[@MacSarah]

Ah fantastic, we're so happy to introduce a new place to you! Castle Combe is gorgeous! And if you're able to get up super early it would be amazing! Thanks so much for watching 😀

[@lilyfox4042]

You show us such a beautiful and interesting places.

[@MacSarah]

Thanks Lily! The Cotswolds are stunning ❤️

[@wongk3271]

Wonderful. Thanks

[@MacSarah]

Thanks for watching

[@ranjithrk1906]

This is such a wonderful place... 💚

[@MacSarah]

We agree 🙂 thanks for watching 👍

[@richardsoper777]

Love to see the Cotswolds Highlighted

[@MacSarah]

We absolutely loved our visit!

[@Gen_exy]

Great video guys! I'm always excited to watch your content and this one did not disappoint. P.S. Dozer is such a sweetheart! Love him!

[@MacSarah]

Aww thanks so much Erin, we really appreciate it ❤️ And it's always great when we can give Dozer some air time too 😀

[@user-dr9kl7wi4m]

great video thank you

[@renedugarte3898]

Yeah! that is the site.

[@MacSarah]

👍🏼🙂

[@sooty1410]

I remember visiting Bourton back in the 80s. There weren't nearly so many "Gift Shops" as there are now. It's gotten a little bit spoiled unfortunately. 😟

[@MacSarah]

Yea we can totally imagine that, it sure is pretty touristy now. Thanks for watching 😀

[@heenakirit3118]

I loved yr vidoes very much. I like they way u take us on a tour and explain

[@MacSarah]

Thanks for the compliment Heena, we're so pleased you enjoyed the video ❤️

[@worldoffun6062]

Beautiful village and very nice information

[@MacSarah]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it

[@worldoffun6062]

@@MacSarah its honor for me my dearest friend ...i am so happy because you replay me

[@mxcde6092]

Nice🎉

[@MacSarah]

Thanks for watching

[@sajeewanhatangala6498]

Great video.I am Sri Lankan.

[@MacSarah]

Thank you 😀

[@user-fc4gs9qd3b]

Very beautiful village ❤❤❤

[@MacSarah]

Thanks for watching

[@ann.obrien5139]

Beautiful

[@MacSarah]

Such a gorgeous area! Thanks for watching

[@welltravelledlife]

We’re headed to the Cotswolds in September and will hopefully have a full week, so your 4 days should be very manageable. We welcome you to take a look at our channel as well.

[@MacSarah]

Oh fantastic, we hope you have a great time!! We'll look up your channel now 🙂

[@welltravelledlife]

@@MacSarah We really love your video production and combination of narration and "on the spot" commentary.

[@theonlysjc]

Planning a trip to Scotland and England. Inverness to London several stops in between. Cotswolds obviously being one of them. Is late May early June a decent time for a 2 week visit? I realize that a loaded question seeing that it covers a lot of ground! haha.. any advice would be welcome!

[@MacSarah]

Hey, thanks so much for watching. I'd say that's a great time to visit, before the height of summer and the very busy times. Sounds like you have a great trip planned, enjoy!!

[@shukyeeshirleylo6888]

GREAT

[@MacSarah]

Thanks so much

[@ruhetamanna2393]

সুন্দর!

[@MacSarah]

🙏

[@wimmekepunk]

They all look amazing. Looks like a great idea for a UK trip. How reachable are they by public transport?

[@MacSarah]

Thats a good question, some are more accessible than others I'd say, smaller villages like Castle Combe and Lower Slaughter are perhaps not as easy to access in public transport. However I think there are quite a few companies who would do guided tours, maybe by coach or minibus. It's definitely worth looking into, you guys would love The Cotswolds. Thanks for watching!

[@magda5252]

Unfortunately the cafe and museum in Lower Slaughter closed down in early 2023.

[@MacSarah]

Oh that's such a shame, thanks for letting us know. Its still a lovely place to visit though. Thanks for watching

[@lyndapotter8591]

Snowshill and broadway towers

[@MacSarah]

Oh brilliant thanks, will add to our list! Thanks for watching!! 😀

[@peacevkw]

On which month this tour were done? Date and month? Tq

[@MacSarah]

Hi, we visited in June. It was a lovely time of year

[@neysadesousa2451]

How far are these locations from each other? A walking distance or will require bus travel or car?

[@MacSarah]

Hi, mostly they will need bus or car. However there is a walking route from Bourton on the Water to Lower Slaughter. 👍

[@amarsinghhembram4379]

Namaste 🙏🌹❤️👍

[@amarsinghhembram4379]

What are your thoughts on travelling from Oxford to Bibury by bus? I mean what are the frequencies? Is it only mornings and evenings or we can get buses plying all through the day at regular small intervals?

[@MacSarah]

Hey there!! We're not quite sure about the bus times but I imagine it's well served... We hope you can find out more online. Thanks for watching

[@dianneandroberthodgetts6153]

Is the very loud background music really necessary, nice video otherwise

[@MacSarah]

Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it

[@josefeschweiler3631]

Stop!!!! attracting more visitors to these places, the are over-crowded.

[@MacSarah]

I agree that they're popular but it does depend on time of year. When we visited it wasn't over crowded and I think that the local economies and job rely on tourism, so we mustn't try to deter people. However, I would say that ways of sustainably managing visitors would be good

[@user-yp2mw2ko9k]

0:11 How "funny" - an adult guy posing with his tongue stretched out. The western world, the huge playground for permanent adolescence.....

[@MacSarah]

How one moment in time can be interpreted as permanent is in the eye of the beholder

[@user-yp2mw2ko9k]

@@MacSarah Well, what else than bleeding nonsense might you answer? 😁

[@MacSarah]

@@user-yp2mw2ko9k 🤣

[@yanke31]

super

[@MacSarah]

Thanks for watching