Roadtrip Guide through the Cotswolds
Tips
● Renting a car (as a visitor from the US)
The best way to visit the Cotswolds is via car. It's possible by taking a train from London to Moreton-in-Marsh, but it limits your ability to see the other towns. Driving on the opposite side of the road can be intimidating, but it's not that bad, and with some confidence, you can do it! Just remember little lefts and big rights. You need an up to date driver's license, and from the US, you don't need an international driver's license.
● Using cash or credit cards
Cash can always be useful, but it's not necessary here - almost everyone takes credit cards. If you do any tours, cash is good to have for tips, but that's about it. As always, the best conversion rates are not found at the airport ATMs - wait until you get to a bank ATM in the cities or towns.
● Length of road trip
Two to three days is a good bet to visit most of the hotspots, but more time could be useful for the more relaxed traveler. We stayed in Stow-on-the-Wold and visited the southern towns (Castle Combe, Lacock, Bibury) in one day, the northern towns another day (The Slaughters, Chipping Camden, Broadway, Snowshill), and the towns we stayed in on the days we arrived and left (Bourton-on-the-Water included).
Towns to Visit
● Moreton-in-Marsh
● Stow-on-the-Wold
● Bourton-on-the-Water
● Upper & Lower Slaughter
● Snowshill & Broadway
● Chipping Campden
● Bibury
● Clanfield
● Bath
Hotels & Inns
Pubs, Food, & Bakeries
Other Things to Do
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