Cotswolds recs - 3 night solo female stay – walking, pubs, eats, antiques?
Looking for advice on where to base myself for 3 nights in the Cotswolds next June. Traveling solo (female, 50) from Monday–Thursday. I will have a car so I can explore during the day.
I’ve visited Cirencester and Tetbury in the past. Hiking/walking, antiquing, pubs, tea, old churches, wandering around the towns, etc. This time I’d like to explore a different part of the Cotswolds. Looking for:
- Charming/walkable.
- Good pubs/restaurants.
- A little life after dinner. I’m not looking for a ragging party, just a pub where I can sit at the bar with a drink at 8pm and not feel like the whole town has gone to bed.
- With antiques, independent shops, galleries, markets, etc - can drive for these!
- Where I’d feel comfortable as a woman traveling alone.
Love meeting locals, but I am very comfortable eating or having a drink at a pub by myself. I’m much more interested in a town that feels lived-in than somewhere that exists mainly for tourists. I’m completely open to suggestions here.
If you lived locally and had a friend with these interests coming for three nights, where would you tell her to stay and why?
I’d also love recommendations for favorites - accommodations, pubs/restaurants, independent shops, antiques/thrift/charity stores.
Thanks!