Bath's Roman Baths and Georgian crescents anchor a trip into the Cotswolds, where honey-colored villages like Bibury and Bourton-on-the-Water sit among rolling hills. Perfect for a gentle countryside break from London.
Good to know
- Trains from London reach Bath in about 90 minutes; a car is best for the Cotswolds.
- Villages get crowded midday; visit early or in late afternoon.
- Book the Roman Baths timed entry online.
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Preserved bathing complex fed by hot springs, with an audio guide and the Pump Room.
Georgian architecture at its finest, with a historic townhouse museum.
Rooftop thermal pool with sweeping city views; book ahead.
Scones with cream and jam in a tearoom or hotel lounge.
Climb the tower for rooftop views and see the fan vaulting.
Postcard row of 14th-century weavers' cottages beside a trout stream.
Little Venice of the Cotswolds, with low bridges and model village.
Often called England's prettiest village, quiet outside peak hours.
The prehistoric stone circle, easily reached from Bath by car or tour.
Section of the long-distance path through fields and stone villages.