With a choice of historic market towns, charming 'chocolate-box' villages, splendid stately homes, wildlife parks, and quirky attractions, there's plenty to do in the Cotswolds to keep the whole family entertained.
One of the UK's top zoos, the Cotswolds Wildlife Park and Gardens in Burford is an absolute must during a family trip to this region. Come face to face with giraffes on the elevated Giraffe Walkway, learn all about penguins with daily talks and feeding shows, and get up close to the Asiatic lion enclosure. There are plenty more surprises too, including the sloth, red panda, wolverine, white rhino, zebra and crocodile.
This Cirencester museum boasts one of the UK's most extensive collection of Roman finds, from mosaics to homewares, coins, and jewellery. This highly interactive museum brings the story of the Roman Empire vividly to life. Children can also enjoy a play area, trails, treasure hunts, and even creative workshops, where they can learn more about daily life in Roman Britain.
At the most easterly tip of the Cotswolds lies Blenheim Palace, arguably one of the finest stately homes in the UK. Older children and parents can learn all about the 300-year history of this UNESCO protected palace, the birthplace of Winston Churchill, and the home of the Duke and Duchess of Malborough. Younger children will enjoy the many seasonal and special events throughout the year as they run around one of Capability Brown's most famous landscaped gardens.
Bourton is frequently cited as the prettiest of all Cotswolds villages, so in the 1930s, a local publican decided to rebuild it in miniature. Kids will revel in wandering the small streets feeling like giants and listening to the singing of the tiny church congregation. Follow it up with a cream tea in one of Bourton's many charming and historic tea shops.
This vast wetland reserve in South Cerney is ideal for those with older children, thanks to a wide choice of activities that range from kayaking, sailing, paddle boarding, and wakeboarding to cycling, paintballing, rally driving, archery, and aerial adventure. During summer the fun expands to include water inflatables and a beach.
| 📏 Average size of a holiday home | 132 m² |
|---|---|
| 💳 Highest rates | in June |
| 🛏️ Popular accommodation types | Cottage and House rentals |
| 🌡️ Warmest weather | 20 °C in July and August |
| 🥶 Coldest weather | February and January |
| 🌧️ Rainiest months | 15 rainy days in November and December |
With HomeToGo, you can find holiday holiday homes for Family Holidays in the Cotswolds starting at £47 per night.
Every Cottage is 132 m² on average, with the capacity of 5 guests - perfect for medium-sized groups and families.
You can find more than 4,071 family lettings in the Cotswolds, with nightly prices starting from £47.
There's plenty of variety available when it comes to holiday rentals for Family Holidays in the Cotswolds, with 728 Cottage and 445 House rentals on offer.
Sure, more than 14% of family-sized accommodations in the Cotswolds offer a pool.
