Why Teenagers Will Love A Cotswold Cottage Holiday
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J.B. Priestly calls it the "...most English and the least spoiled of all our country sides..." and once you've visited, you're sure to agree!. Imagine hundreds of cottages made of stone, rolling hills, nature at her best, fresh air and lots of activities to keep you busy. You're in the Cotswolds in the heart of England.
This is the place of the thatched roof, gables and single-story home. Ivy covered houses line the streets of most of the small villages you can trek through. Lovely in springtime, there is much to do for the adventurous teenager.
First of all, take a tour of the area. Tourist centres can help you pick out the most interesting scenery for you, including the century's old structures that date back to Roman occupation. This may sound boring, but imagine being back in those times, living during the Romantic period. Plus, it's a ready-made history assignment!
Are you hungry? (What teenager isn't!) There are many restaurants to choose from in the area, all with a variety of British and International foods. Every village and town has an Inn or restaurant or pub to satisfy whatever you need. The Cotswolds is a great place to sample traditional British food... from fish and chips to a full English Roast Dinner!
Need adventure? Look no further! The Cotswolds and surrounding areas can satisfy even the most daring of adventurers. In Wiltshire, check out the Actiondrome, the home of the Skid Car, where you can learn how to drive on slippery surfaces.
If that isn't enough excitement for you, try the racing at Swindon Karting Centre, where you can race miniature Formula One cars around intricate and complex tracks!
Still not satisfied? For the ultimate thrill-seeker there is skydiving at Cirencester with the Red Devils! If free-falling out of an aircraft with nothing more than a parachute for safety is your idea of fun, then this is going to be heaven for you!
Many teenagers love horses. And I mean LOVE horses! There are equestrian centres are all over the Cotswolds that offer everything from training for beginners to un-accompanied horseback rides. Get a proper equestrian experience with miles and miles of fantastic horseback trails.
If you have a dog, you'll find he or she is no more at home than in the Cotswolds. In fact, many of the area's attractions even specifically cater for dogs! You needn't leave your beloved pet behind this time... search online or check in with tourist information centres for information on dog-friendly pubs, attractions and accommodation.
Did you know that nearly all of the "Harry Potter" movies were filmed on location at different locations in and around the Cotswolds? Not only that, but well over thirty Hollywood blockbusters as well as British films have been shot in the area! Check out the tourist information centres (or search online) for the locations... and even take an organised tour!
There are strange traditions in the Cotswolds that are ancient but still beloved by the people who live there. These are usually scheduled throughout the year, and some are a curiosity to behold, from Wool Sack Day, where men carry heavy sacks of wool through a course, to Cheese rolling, which sounds comical by itself.
Although there's plenty of history and quaint village life to be had in the Cotswolds, there's plenty for the adventurous teenager too!
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