When you think of the Cotswolds, the image that likely springs to mind is the images of sunny days, golden cottages basking in sunlight and blooms of wildflowers and cottage gardens with bees humming around them. However, the Cotswolds is just as beautiful in the Winter, and there are many advantages to visiting the Cotswolds over the winter months.
The scenery during the winter is simply spectacular. Frost and snow-covered fields and glittering forests and trees make the Cotswolds a beautiful winter wonderland at this time of the year and it is a great place to go and walk and enjoy the peace and quiet of the season.
In later January and early February, the beautiful snowdrops start to make an appearance, symbolising that Spring is on the way. In the Cotswolds there are lots of places you can go to see the carpets of the pretty white flowers, from Moreton in Marsh to Painswick.
A professional tour of the area is also a great thing to do – find a company like this Cotswold tours provider who will be able to show you the sights.
Food and drink is something that many people enjoy in the Cotswolds and without the holiday crowds it will be much easier to get tables and enjoy a meal in a quieter atmosphere. Whether you want to sit and enjoy a meal in a pub with a roaring fire or you prefer to try an afternoon tea in a local café, food and drink options are plentiful.