Exuding the enrapturing character unique to the Cotswolds, Moreton-in-Marsh is brimming with history and intrigue; awash with ancient cottages painting the sky with endearingly wonky rooflines and surrounded by impossibly beautiful countryside. A place for weary travellers to rest a spell for over 1700 years, it gained its legs as a popular market town in the 13th Century. These days it remains a veritable haven, with chocolate-box aesthetics and plentiful attractions, perfect for exploring both near and far.

Whether you are looking for a dog-friendly escape, romantic getaway or large family home in the Cotswolds, our Moreton-in-Marsh luxury cottages offer somewhere utterly sumptuous to start and end each day. Peppered with 17th and 18th Century inns and houses, the delightful high street is a wonderful place to lose track of time and wander in and out of cafés, pubs and boutiques, before hopping in the car and exploring the wealth of historical attractions nearby, including the Rollright Stones and Sezincote House & Garden.

Awash with traditional charm, Moreton-in-Marsh boasts multifarious cosy nooks and romantic corners in which to nestle with a drink or tuck into a hearty meal, soaking up the atmosphere of the town. A great place to start, the Bell Inn (a 200-year-old coaching inn) is a must-visit, famed for being the inspiration being JRR Tolkien’s the Prancing Pony pub in the Lord of the Rings. Also offering great atmosphere, the 17th Century Redesdale Arms, the Black Bear Inn and the Horse and Groom are definitely worth a try.

Filled to the brim with cafés, tearooms and restaurants, the culinary diversity on offer in the town means there is something for every palate. For flavour-packed lunches head to the Yellow Brick Café or the Greedy Goose, or for treats to take back home with you for a picnic in the garden or candlelit dinner for two, venture to Blockley Village Shop or the Cotswold Food Store.

Getting to the know area around Moreton-in-Marsh will be a real pleasure from the moment you arrive. Start your adventures with a drive to the 9ft, 16th Century Four Shire Stone made from Cotswold stone, marking the old meeting points for the four counties of Gloucestershire, Warwickshire, Oxfordshire and Worcestershire. Later on, a trip to the Rollright Stones will leave you breathless, whispering of mysterious yesteryears. Perched high above the countryside on an exposed ridge, the ancient stones are around 4000 years old and linked with many tales and legends.

If history is your thing, Chastleton House, Sezincote House & Garden, Prinknash Abbey and Pershore Abbey should definitely be on your Cotswolds bucket list. To pump the legs, clear the mind and fill your lungs with fresh air, wend your way around the meandering paths of Batsford Arboretum. Home to one of the country’s largest private tree collections, the park is as beautiful from one season to the next, from the vibrant kaleidoscope of spring to the rust-coloured hues of autumn.