Just a few years ago, before the pandemic, Japanese tourists were contributing £14m annually to the South West ...

The real highlights here, of course ... so it’s no surprise their latest foray is into the Cotswolds. In the village of Barnsley a Grade II-listed house looks out over charming ornamental ...

Every Christmas we head out of the hustle and bustle of outer London and make our way down to visit family in the Cotswolds. An annual tradition, we come together to enjoy chilled drinks in front ...

The Pig boutique hotels have carved out a reputation for their farm-to-table cuisine, distinctive decor and homely charm – and their latest addition, nestled just outside Cirencester, is no ...

In the Cotswolds, old inns and country piles have kept their beamed ceilings and stone fireplaces but whipped their bedrooms and bars into shape as more modern spaces. Bedrooms often have big ...

While the spa is a bit on the small and simple side, it’s far more affordable than most corners of the Cotswolds. Whatley Manor’s spa holds a gold certification in Sustainable Wellness ...

Numbers have since dwindled – which is why local tourism representatives have spent the last week showing off the Cotswolds to Japanese tour operators. Highlights included a stop at Chavenage ...