Cirencester (often referred to as the Capital of the Cotswolds) was the second largest town in Britain during Roman times. In later years it was a very prosperous medieval wool town. Cirencester’s market square is dominated by the cathedral-like Parish Church of St. John Baptist. Cirencester’s market town status was mentioned in the Doomsday Book of 1086. TradersContinue reading “Cirencester”
Category Archives: Towns & Villages
Castle Combe village
Castle Combe is a quintessentially English village often named as the ‘prettiest village in England.’ You’ll find the Market Cross and St Andrew’s Church which dates from the 13th century. The church houses a faceless clock which is reputed to be one of the oldest working clocks in the country. You’ll also find a coupleContinue reading “Castle Combe village”
Historic Malmesbury
You might already know of Malmesbury’s rich history as England’s oldest borough or heard about the stunning 12th Century Abbey still very much in use today. But there’s so much more to discover in this charming market town.Visit the original Market Cross, the Norman Abbey with its tomb of King Athelstan and the free AthelstanContinue reading “Historic Malmesbury”
Tetbury town
Tetbury was important for the Cotswolds wool trade and the town centre is still dominated by the splendid pillared Market House built in 1655. The town is known as an ‘architectural gem’ as many of the wool merchants houses still look as they did 300 years ago. It’s also well known for its 25 antiqueContinue reading “Tetbury town”
Explore the Cotswolds
The Cotswolds are famous for picture-perfect landscape and villages, making it an ideal countryside location to retreat from the hustle and bustle of modern life. The Southern Cotswolds have their own distinctive look comprised of pretty honey-coloured stone villages, narrow lanes and stunning countryside. The local stone, used to build many of the houses youContinue reading “Explore the Cotswolds”
Country house accommodation - Malmesbury 