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We’d been dreaming about this trip for years — a slow, storybook walk through the heart of the English countryside with my parents.
Golden fields, stone walls, thatched cottages, cosy pubs… this was the Cotswolds we’d always imagined.

My parents’ very first time doing a self-guided walking holiday in England — so of course we chose one of the most iconic hiking destinations in the world: the Cotswolds.

We spent 5 days walking the Cotswolds, exploring quintessential English countryside villages — think golden stone cottages, thatched roofs, rolling hills, cosy pubs, and boutique country inns.
The whole itinerary was organised by Active England Walking Holidays, which made it incredibly easy to just… show up and walk. 👣

👉 We booked this exact trip: activeenglandtours.com/tour/walk-the-cotswolds-sel…

This video includes:
• Our full Cotswolds walking tour and itinerary (perfect for first-timers!)
• A peek inside Cotswold House Hotel & Spa, The Lygon Arms, and The Slaughters Country Inn 🏨
• Strolls through Bourton-on-the-Water, Chipping Campden, Broadway, Lower Slaughter and more 🏡
• Scenic hikes along sections of the Cotswold Way long-distance walking trail 🚶‍♀️🌳
• Cosy English pub dinners, cream teas, traditional breakfasts, and coffee stops in tiny villages ☕🥧
• Real-time reactions from me, Mum, and Dad — including the hill climbs, the rainy walks, and the “wow, this looks like a fairytale” moments 😅
• Helpful insight on what to expect from a self-guided Cotswolds walking holiday with luggage transfers and curated dinner recommendations

✨ NEXT UP: River Thames boat trip — surprising Dad with his dream day on the water.

#CotswoldsWalk #CotswoldsWalkingHoliday #ActiveEngland

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Hej hej from the rails! I’m Chloé — a Kiwi travel creator exploring the world one awkward train moment at a time. My husband Ludvig (dry humour, Swedish passport) joins when he can. Together, we seek out the quirkiest journeys, comfiest cabins, and always squeeze in a touch of luxury when we can (okay, that part’s mostly my idea 😅). We’re all about making travel fun, relatable, and a little bit weird — with a side of scenic magic.💛

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