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2. Because the villages look like this.
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3. And the ruins look like this.
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4. Because it’s nothing if not idyllic.
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5. Because you might see this from the hilltops.
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6. Or this on a walk along the riverbed.
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7. Because the gardens at Hidcote Manor might actually be heaven.
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8. And every single country house is just perfection.
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9. And the historic churches aren’t so bad themselves.
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10. Because the Cotswolds definitely have character.
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11. And so much charm.
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12. Not to mention serious class.
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13. The scenery is just too gorgeous.
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14. It practically hurts to look at.
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15. There are so many places to explore.
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16. And you never know what you’ll stumble upon.
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17. Because it’s clearly a stop along the Hogwarts Express route.
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18. And because even the schools look like fairy tale castles.
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19. Because there are views like this.
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20. And gardens like this.
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21. Because it is so peaceful.
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22. And so green.
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23. Literally every building in the Cotswolds is beautiful.
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24. Whether it’s a castle…
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25. Or a trinket shop.
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26. There’s no shortage of unique places to see.
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27. Because going to the Cotswolds makes you feel like you’ve stepped back in time.
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28. It’s just so dreamy.
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29. The Cotwolds are the perfect place for a riverside stroll.
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30. And to breath in some fresh air.
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31. The whole area is just dripping in charm.
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32. Because there’s just an incredible abundance of quaint spots.
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33. And so many lovely places to happen upon.
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34. You can’t beat the sense of tranquility in the Cotswolds.
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35. No matter where you turn, there’s a sleepy town waiting for you.
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36. It’s just the cosiest place in the world.
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37. Why don’t we all live there yet?
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