Holidays, Staycations & Weekend Breaks in Gloucestershire & Cotswolds

Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds are a great place for holidays, staycations or weekend breaks. There are many nice places to stay and also interesting attractions to visit. The county is ideal for a weekend away or even a week-long summer holiday. There are options to cater for any budget and taste, and some special offer deals.

Popular spots for holidaymakers include the villages of The Cotswolds or The Forest of Dean. Also, for a town break, there are options in Cirencester, Cheltenham and Gloucester.

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Where to stay on your break?

Bed & Breakfast – Including options from Airbnb or Booking.com, ideal for a weekend away with a substantial breakfast to start the day.
Hotels – From budget rooms to luxury spa residences throughout the county. There are some great boutique hotels in the county and the wider Cotswolds.
Holiday Homes – Self-catering houses and apartments, ideal for small or large groups, including some real luxury options.
Camping – Holiday under canvas with the family or alone. There are campsites in many areas, including many options in the Forest of Dean.
Glamping – The new trend in accommodation for staycations, this is a cross between camping and posh holiday home.

Fun on your holidays

Once you have your accommodation sorted, then the real Gloucestershire fun starts.

There are loads of outdoor fun options to take part in the county, thus making it a great place for outdoor people. The small towns of The Cotswolds are great for a bit of walking and sightseeing. Gloucester and Cheltenham are bigger, therefore most suitable for those that enjoy a city break.

There are also many historic buildings and beautiful gardens to visit while holidaying in Gloucestershire. These range from the iconic Gloucester Cathedral to the beauty of Westonbirt Arbouretum.

Places Stay for a Gloucestershire Holiday

Adventure Weekend Away in The Forest of Dean

The Forest of Dean is exquisite and a great place for a weekend getaway or adventure holiday. This area has some stunning scenery to explore and nice places to stay. The Forest of Dean is popular with hikers and cyclists as there are many trails to enjoy. It also has some stunning lakes and the river Wye, both of which are great to sit by for a picnic.

Holidays in The Cotswolds

There are many small towns and villages in The Cotswolds, many of which are very picturesque. If walking is your thing, the Cotswold Way walk runs through the hills. However, there are many shorter, more beautiful walks. Towns such as Bourton on the Water, Stow, Stroud and Cirencester are very popular places to stay.

Weekend Break in Cheltenham

The town of Cheltenham is a popular destination with foodies and horse racing fans. Cheltenham has lots of nice regency architecture and is a spa town. It has many pleasant restaurants to dine out at and some pretty swish boutique hotels to stay in. The town is blessed with some pretty parks, the most popular being Pittville Park, which is also home to the Pump Rooms.

A City Break in Gloucester

The city of Gloucester is a historical city with many old buildings, the most impressive being the cathedral. There are many old building and museums to visit. Also, there it the historic Gloucester docks consisting of some old repurposed Victorian warehouses, the docks are also a popular area to stay or dine out. The city is popular with rugby fans who visit to watch a game at Kingsholm.