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| Modern delights in medieval Cotswolds |
Tuesday 24 April 2007 |
Kate Moss and Pete Doherty don't really look like the sort of couple that would enjoy quiet country walks and romantic picnics, with the model and the musician seemingly more at home in a noisy Camden pub than a quiet garden in the Cotswolds - but that's where the pair have been recently spotted.
Moss was photographed picking flowers while her beau was seen riding a quad-bike, and unwittingly the couple who embody rock and roll have also perfectly portrayed the unrelenting charm of one of England most beautiful destinations.
The Cotswolds attract thousands of visitors every year for a wide variety of reasons. A sublimely picturesque expanse of countryside, there are endless opportunities to indulge in exhilarating activities - as Doherty has demonstrated - while at the same time being the perfect place to walk, talk, take in the scenery and visit an array of quaint attractions.
Often referred to as The Heart of England, the Cotswolds were designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in 1966. Running through six counties, including Gloucestershire, Somerset and Oxfordshire, it stretches across nearly 2,000 kilometres.
In the Middle Ages the area had a prolific wool trade and was a very wealthy locality, a trait which has carried forward to this day and which makes it an appealing place for retirees or those looking to buy a second home.
Characteristic of the Cotswolds are villages and towns comprised of houses constructed with Cotswold stone, a yellow limestone. There are also a number of buildings of historical interest, including Beverston Castle, Cirencester Abbey and Sudeley Castle.
St Mary's chapel, in the grounds of the stately home, is the final resting place of Catherine Parr, the sixth wife of Henry VIII. More recently it was the location for the marriage of Liz Hurley to Indian businessman Arun Nayar.
Atmospheric country pubs are plentiful in the Cotswolds, and The Old Fisherman on the outskirts of the village of Shabbington is no exception. Situated in a quiet location on the banks of the river Thame, it has a fishing theme and has wonderful interior features such as low ceilings and wooden beams.
There is so much to see and do in this wondrous location, but it is worth bearing in mind that simply spending a day walking through the idyllic countryside can be extremely enjoyable. In his article Travel Back in Time to England's Cotswolds for the Chicago Tribune, Stevenson Swanson explains the area's unquestionable appeal.
"You don't go to the Cotswolds to see anything in particular but rather to relish a quintessentially English landscape of deep green hills dotted with sheep, narrow lanes bordered by hedges, well-kept cottages built with honey-hued stone and masses of flowers that testify to the native genius of English gardeners."
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