Escape to one of the most beautiful corners of the English countryside with a holiday on a working farm or smallholding in The Cotswolds. From cosy cottages and stylish barn conversions to secluded shepherd’s huts, our collection of farm stays in The Cotswolds offers something for everyone, whether you’re a family planning a relaxing summer getaway or a couple looking for a peaceful weekend break.
Despite its status as a National Landscape, The Cotswolds is very much a living, working region with over 80% of the land dedicated to agriculture.
Arable and grassland farming makes up a significant part of the landscape with wheat, oilseed rape, and barley among the main crops grown. The Cotswolds is also home to one of the most renowned lavender farms, and visitors in summer will be rewarded with great swathes of purple fields.
Sheep farming is also an important part of Cotswolds agriculture, alongside beef cattle, specialist farms raising rare breeds, and a smaller number of dairy farms.
Compared with other parts of the UK, many Cotswolds farms are smaller than average, and staying on one of these smallholdings can offer a more personal insight into rural life, with the chance to meet smaller livestock or animals kept as pets such as pigs, goats, alpacas, and donkeys.
A holiday in The Cotswolds can feel a little like stepping into a living storybook with its picture postcard villages and gently rolling hills.
Renowned for its honey-coloured limestone which gives cottages and historic “wool churches” a warm, golden glow, The Cotswolds is also home to a wealth of medieval market towns, independent boutiques, farm shops, and traditional country pubs to discover.
And if you want to bring that classic Cotswolds charm into your holiday accommodation, our collection of farm stays include barn conversion and farm cottages built from the region’s famous stone, with features like exposed beams and inglenook fireplaces adding to the cosy, country feel.
The Cotswolds is a wonderful destination for a walking or cycling holiday with a network of quiet country lanes, bridleways, and public footpaths crisscrossing the landscape. The Cotswold Way, a 102 mile trail stretching from Chipping Campden to Bath, passes through a diverse range of landscapes including ancient woodland, wildflower meadows, open pastures, and rolling hills.
Just beyond the National Landscape itself, The Cotswold Lakes comprises over 180 man made lakes, creating an important habitat for a vast array of wildlife and birdlife. It’s also offers a range of watersports like sailing and kayaking, and an inland beach that’s popular with families.
And with many of our farm stays in The Cotswolds welcoming dogs, you can bring your four-legged friend along for the outdoor adventure. Just be sure to always keep dogs close by and on leads when around livestock.
Whether you’re planning a family holiday, a romantic retreat, or a weekend away with friends, a farm stay in The Cotswolds is a wonderful way to experience this beautiful part of England. From cosy cottages to historic barn conversions, discover your perfect Cotswold farm stay and start planning your next countryside escape.
