English Countryside
in England

One of the world’s great university cities with centuries of history, beautiful colleges and an atmosphere that feels both intellectual and cinematic. Beyond Oxford itself lie charming villages, old pubs and elegant countryside hotels that make it easy to combine culture with slow rural living.

Picture Cameron Diaz running through the rolling hills, cosying up by the fire in the quintessential English cottage, and meeting the man of her dreams at the local pub (yes, we're referring to The Holiday!); if it's good enough for her then it sure is good enough for us. The Cotswolds is idyllic in every sense of the word: from its rolling hills, picturesque villages, and breathtaking landscapes, this is the perfect escape from the city. 

Life along the Thames moves at a gentler pace. Think riverside gardens, rowing boats, elegant market towns and old pubs overlooking the water. The Thames Valley is wonderfully relaxed in summer and makes for an easy countryside escape filled with long lunches and beautiful drives.