A longtime favorite escape for in-the-know Londoners in search of some respite, the Cotswolds might come with a certain reputation—but it’s a prestige built on some serious substance. Firstly, it really is that picturesque. This is a place where shallow rivers trickle through ancient market towns, and where rolling green hills are interspersed with honey-hued stone houses that huddle together in quaint towns and villages. Beyond all that old-fashioned charm is a place that exemplifies the best of countryside-chic, too. You’ll find curated farm shops selling produce straight from the farmer (who probably lives just down the road), and restaurants that rival the world’s best (and use the same homegrown ingredients).
Vogue’s Favorite Airbnbs in the Cotswolds:
- The Charming Cottage: Cotswold Cottage, from $343 per night
- The Cozy Couple’s Retreat: The Cowshed, from $325 per night
- The Family Holiday Stay: Well Cottage, from $553 per night
- The Sprawling Estate: The Farmhouse, from $825 per night
- The Darling Garden Terrace: The Curated Country House, from $562 per night
Better still, this is a place where time really does appear to slow down—blame the fresh countryside air, or the fact that the clock doesn’t have such a hold over the day when it's filled with hilltop rambles and long, locally sourced lunches. A place like this asks you to go at your own pace, and there’s perhaps no better way to do so than by staying in local lodgings—especially when so many of them are storybook-pretty. These are 10 of the best Airbnbs in the Cotswolds, each an ideal spot to slink back to after a busy day of taking it easy.
The Cowshed
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The clue to this home’s history is in its name—it was once a shelter for livestock, now lovingly converted into a cozy stay ideal for two. Weathered wood, stone tiles and Crittall-style windows feel rustic (in just the right way), and the furnishings are elevated by plush bedding, woven pillows, and playful cowhide rugs strewn across floor tiles.
Located on a quiet lane, a stay here offers the best of the UK countryside with rolling hills and farmland on one side. In the opposite direction is the charming, centuries-old high street built using limestone; it’s there you’ll find the 1627-built Market Hall, which was once used by local traders and now looked after by the National Trust.
Rooms: 1 bedroom, 1.5 bathrooms
Amenities: Kitchen, heating, cot, garden, on-site parking
Location: Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire
Well Cottage
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A welcome hamper of local produce awaits you at Well Cottage, so named thanks to the water well that once graced its quintessentially English country garden. If you need more supplies, Carole Bamford’s Daylesford Farmshop is less than a 30-minute drive away. Should the weather hold out, the grounds of this cottage are a wonderful place to gather, but if the clouds roll in (this is England, after all) consider it an excuse to settle into the cozy interiors. Decorated in decidedly autumnal tones—rich mahoganies and earthy greens—with low ceilings and a log burner, you’ll feel at home in no time.
Rooms: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
Amenities: Kitchen, washer, dryer, heating, cot, outdoor dining area, on-site parking
Location: Ramsden, Oxfordshire
Cotswold Cottage
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If you’ve watched Cameron Diaz as Amanda Woods in The Holiday and dreamt of following in her footsteps, this is the place to book. Just like Amanda’s countryside retreat, this two-bedroom cottage in quaint Southrop—a small village in the heart of the Cotswolds—features stone masonry, a tiled roof, and even uses the same sage-green color across its window frames and front door.
Inside, it’s all very country-chic with wooden beams, stone-built fireplaces and cozy sofas, ideal for curling up with a book. With both Thyme hotel and The Swan at Southrop pub on your doorstep, there’s no real need to venture much further, but The Pig in the Cotswolds is only a 20-minute drive away.
Rooms: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
Amenities: Kitchen, washer, heating, garden, on-street parking
Location: Southrop, Gloucestershire
Christmas Cabin
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Get-away-from-it-all vacations don’t get much better than this: Mill Island is home to just three properties (ask the host if you’d like to book all three), as well as the UK’s oldest brass mill. Inside, it’s a little bit rustic (timber paneling, sheepskin-style throws, chunky woven rugs) and a little bit romantic (a deep burgundy and emerald bedroom is complemented with a roll-top copper bath).
Less than 30 minutes by car to both Bath and Bristol, there’s plenty to keep all ages entertained, but perhaps the best thing to do is to enjoy the tranquility of the home’s river views before venturing out for dinner in a nearby pub. Don’t be put off by the name—while a stay here at Christmas would be delightful, it’s equally wonderful at any time of year.
Rooms: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
Amenities: Kitchen, heating, fans, cot, back garden, lake access, boat berth, on-site parking
Location: Saltford, North East Somerset
Overbury Hut
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On the grounds of a 200-year-old pub with a storied past (it previously served as both a cheese and cider house), Overbury Hut is one of three shepherd’s huts overlooking the Vale of Evesham and the Malvern Hills. Small? Yes. Stylish? Also yes. With olive-colored walls, a wood-burning stove and luxe bedding, sleeping here feels like a night at a boutique hotel—one with nature right on your doorstep.
If you’re traveling as a group, book all three (its sister huts are here and here). There’s a small kitchen in each, but your best bet is to trundle over to the neighboring pub for fish and chips, lamb chops, or a Sunday roast.
Rooms: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
Amenities: Kitchen, heating, on-site parking
Location: Gretton, Gloucestershire
Evenlode House
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A former church, evidence of this three-bedroom home’s past life remains throughout, but perhaps the prettiest are the stained-glass windows decorating the stairwell and one of the bedrooms. Dating back to 1873, there’s plenty of history here, now carefully married with a modern style—heritage stonework, arched doors, and wooden beams give way to a Scandi-style design with neutral colors, minimalist furniture, and high-end fixtures, like a Smeg oven. You’ll find plenty of delicious places to dine nearby—this is the Cotswolds, after all—but make time for The Bull in Chalbury, which was named ‘pub of the year’ in 2025.
Rooms: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
Amenities: Kitchen, washer, dryer, heating, AC, fans, cot, workspace, garden, on-site parking
Location: North Leigh, Oxfordshire
Hoo Cottage
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This 17th-century thatched cottage offers a quaint-as-they-come exterior and a quintessential English country garden. If you’re planning an autumn or winter visit, the latter might not be quite so appealing, but the log-burning fireplace and cozy, wood-paneled bedroom more than make up for it. Hunker down for the night before exploring the 800-year-old (and oh-so-typically British) village of Chipping Campden, right on your doorstep.
Rooms: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
Amenities: Kitchen, washer, dryer, heating, garden, on-street parking
Location: Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire
The Farmhouse
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With six bedrooms and grounds spread across 200 acres of farmland, this Grade-II listed, 16th-century country retreat will have you feeling like royalty. (If you’re heading to the Cotswolds for a destination wedding, book this for a group stay.) With few neighbors to speak of, save for a few sheep or cows in nearby fields, there’ll be no arguing over bedrooms—the views from each and every one are bucolic.
Warm up next to a log fire, or gather as a group around the table—although you may struggle to keep kids away from the playroom for long. Ping pong, table soccer, and video games await, after all.
Rooms: 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
Amenities: Kitchen, washer, dryer, heating, cot, garden, on-site parking, EV charger (level 2)
Location: Harescombe, Gloucestershire
Corbett Cottage
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There are so many pretty villages in the Cotswolds and wider England, but some would claim that Castle Combe is the fairest of them all—and this home lives up to all expectations. From its honey-colored stone exterior and Cotswold stone roof tiles to its fabric-gathered lampshades and gingham-covered furnishings, there’s no mistaking that you’re in England. Guests have access to the grounds of next-door neighbor The Manor House Hotel, where the Michelin-starred restaurant Bybrook awaits—as does the hotel’s equally delightful pub (warming open fire included).
Rooms: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
Amenities: Kitchen, washer, dryer, heating, cot, access to nearby resort, on-site parking
Location: Castle Combe, Wiltshire
The Curated Country House
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Within its classic Cotswold stone exterior, this home’s traditional rooms are accented with thoughtful—and sometimes surprising—design elements. For instance, a wooden-beamed ceiling is finished with a statement light; a kitchen full of wooden furnishings gives way to a cast-iron spiral staircase; a scalloped-edge sink provides a focal point in an exposed-stone bathroom. On the odd warm fall day, take your tea outdoors: the garden terrace is surrounded by flowers.
Rooms: 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms
Amenities: Kitchen, washer, dryer, heating, garden, on-site parking
Location: Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire
