If you love nature and you are thinking about where you might go in the UK for a summer break, you could do a lot worse than the Cotswolds! This beautiful part of the country is characterised by the stunning villages and beautiful countryside- to really take it all in, it is certainly worth getting a professional tour of the area like this Cotswolds guided tours company cotswoldtour.co.uk/cotswolds-private-tours/classic-cotswolds-guided-tours offers.
For nature lovers it is a dream come true – walk the many walking trails in the area, including the Cotswolds way (at over 100 miles long you may not manage the whole thing!) but you may be fortunate enough to see the red kits soaring overhead, as well as buzzards, many species of butterflies and deer.
As well as the walking trails across the countryside, there are also lots of parks and gardens that you can visit. Both Westonbirt Arboretum are perfect for a stroll through the trees (and a great place for shade on a hot day!) and Cotswolds Water Park is a good place for viewing water birds like kingfishers and great crested Grebes.
If you head to the Cotswolds looking for a rural retreat, then there are plenty of options to suit all budgets – from an eco-lodge in Slad to a classic country cottage in Bourton on the Water, with easy access to the beautiful countryside of the Cotswolds.
The Cotswolds can be a popular destination in the summer months, so it is worth booking well in advance if you are after something in particular.