Cotswolds Caravan Holidays and Holiday Parks
The rolling hills of the Cotswolds run from the upper Thames, an area known as the Cotswold Edge down to the Seven Valley and Evesham Vale.
The region has been designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty ever since 1966 and it is no surprise why. The bedrock of limestone that the area sits on gives it a grassland habitat, something relatively rare in the UK and when you couple that with the old-worldly atmosphere of the Cotswold villages and you have an area that stands out and that is well worth visiting.
Whilst the Cotswold doesn’t offer massive holiday parks to rival those found in and around the more popular seaside resort, it does offer a good range of quality caravan parks which are perfect for relaxing and exploring this special part of the UK.
Cotswolds Holiday Parks
Here are our top 10 caravan holiday parks in Cotswolds.
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Cotswolds Caravan Holidays
Around 80% of the Cotswolds sit in the county of Gloucestershire but parts of the region are also in Oxfordshire, Wiltshire, Somerset, Worcestershire and Warwickshire which makes it the ideal place to base yourself if you want to explore the south west and the southern midlands.
Of course for the majority of those enjoying a caravan holiday in the Cotswolds it is the Cotswolds themselves that is the major draw and it is within the regions boundary that many will do all of their exploring.
There are numerous towns and areas of interest in he Cotswolds that are popular with caravan holidaymakers including:
Cirencester
The main town and home to the local district council in the Cotswold is Cirencester and it is in and around the town that a number of the main holiday parks in the Cotswolds are found.
Cirencester is a market town that lies on the River Churn that has a long history going back to Roman times. The town is located on the southern end of the Cotswolds, perfectly located between Cheltenham/ Gloucester and Swindon.
Chipping Campden
Chipping Campden is a small market town that is famed for its eloquent high street and for been the home of the Arts and Crafts movement in the region.
Small Towns and Villages
The region is characterised by beautiful small towns and villages where most of the buildings and structures including walls and bridges are all made out of Cotswold stone, a yellow oolitic limestone. The limestone is rich in fossils and gives a distinct look to these villages which are what most think of when thinking about the Cotswolds.
These Cotswolds villages are all similar in nature and part of fun for those visiting in the area is to try and visit as many as possible.
Popular Cotswolds towns and villages include Bourton-on-the-Water, Broadway, Burford, Chipping Campden, Chipping Norton, Cricklade, Dursley, Malmesbury, Moreton-in-Marsh, Nailsworth, Northleach, Stow-on-the-Wold, Stroud, Witney and Winchcombe.
Urban Centres
There are a number of larger urban centres located on the edge of the Cotswold and offer an alternate location for a holiday. These include Bath, Cheltenham, Gloucester, Stroud and Swindon.
Cotswolds Holidays
Tourism is one of the biggest industry’s in the region and it is no surprise why. The area offers a unique holiday experience and draws visitors not just from across Britain but form across the world so it is no surprise that whilst the area isn’t one you would necessarily expect to find holiday parks, there are a small number of holidaymakers to stay at.
With millions and millions of visitors each year, some parts of the region become crowded and perhaps lose the charm that you expect to find from a Cotswold town or village.
Popular hotspots include the likes of Chipping Campden, Stow-on-the-Wold, Bourton-on-the-Water, Broadway, Bibury and Stanton and these are perhaps best to avoid during the peak summer months but that also means that so many visitors miss out on the other great towns and villages where the chance to enjoy a true Cotswold experience can be achieved all year round.
There are a number of villages that are often thought of as amongst the prettiest in the UK and certainly in the region with Blockley, Lower Slaughter, Kingham, Mickleton, Bredon, Ashton under Hill and Naunton all well worth visiting.
The Cotswold is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and as such is a walker and hikers paradise, with many trails and footpaths found throughout the area including the 93 miles long Cotswold Way, which runs from Bath to Chipping Camden.
A caravan holiday is the ideal choice for those wanting to explore the area on foot as many of the parks in the region are located in the middle of the countryside, near to trails and footpaths and as you have your own accommodation, you can simply get back from a long day of exploring and relax.
Here at CaraHols.co.uk we review all of the parks we feature, bring you all of the information you need to know about a caravan holiday park to make an informed decision on whether or not it is right for you. We then bring you a direct link to the booking page on the operators/owner’s website and also where you can get further information.
That means that by simply visiting CaraHols.co.uk and using our website, the process of finding a caravan holiday, choosing the accommodation and actually booking the holiday is as easy as possible.
If you are wanting to enjoy a caravan holiday in and around the Cotswold then you are in the right place. We feature a number of holiday park in the Cotswold and give you all of the information you need to decide which is the best one for you and your family.