A Quick Walk Through Burford, Cotswolds

The Cotswolds has so much to offer that I quickly realised that one day was nowhere near enough to see much of it. I could only just scratch the surface with a visit to a couple of the popular Cotswold Villages. On my quick drive through this beautiful region of England, I visited the charming small village of Bibury in the morning, before spending way too long in the popular Cotswold town of Bourton-on-the-Water. It was mid afternoon by the time I reached Burford, so a quick stroll was all I had time for before heading home.

Burford is one of the larger towns of the Cotswolds, with a bustling main street filled with interesting shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs. I parked my car down a side street and walked among the charming honey coloured stone buildings that characterize the Cotswolds.

Terrace homes in Burford

The Bay Tree Hotel, Burford

It was a rainy afternoon, adding a dramatic tone to the town, but it didn’t stop people from being out and about. I wandered down the main street, peeking in the shops and admiring the old architecture. I found a pub or two that looked rather inviting, if only I had the time.

The main street in Burford on a rainy day

An old pub in Burford

The honey coloured stone architecture is typical of the Cotswolds

The Cotswold Arms, Burford

The rain began to get heavier and the day was wearing on, so I walked up the opposite side of the street, darting in and out of shops to avoid the rain, with a quick dash back to the car when the rain eased off a little.

This was just a very quick taste of Burford, a town that I would love to return to when I have more time.

Have you been to the Cotswolds? What is your favourite town?