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Cradled in a beautiful Cotswold valley, rests the remains of one of the grandest Roman villas in Britain, Chedworth Roman Villa. It was rediscovered by the Victorians over 150 years ago. Leading the way in archaeology and conservation, Chedworth provides a unique insight into life during the Roman period in Britain. The history of Chedworth Roman Villa stretches back nearly 2,000 years to when the villa was a place of wealth, luxury and comfort. The villa was built in phases from the early 2nd century to the 5th century, with the 4th-century construction transforming the building into an elite dwelling arranged around three sides of a courtyard. The 4th-century building included a heated and furnished west wing containing a dining room ( triclinium ) with a fine mosaic floor, as well as two separate bathing suites: one for damp-heat and one for dry-heat. The Grand Dining Room Depicted in the tiles of the grand dining room (triclinium) are the God of Wine, Bacchus, and his lover, Ari...

Hidcote is a world-famous Arts and Crafts-inspired garden, nestled in a North Cotswold hamlet, created by passionate plantsman and talented designer, Major Lawrence Johnston, an avid plant collector and horticulturist.  Hidcote Manor, a former farm, and the hamlet of Hidcote Bartrim were purchased in 1907 by Gertrude Winthrop for her and her adult son, Lawrence Johnston.  Originally just one acre, over 40 years, Johnston expanded the garden to ten acres. His travels around the world inspired the design and plant collection within Hidcote's grounds, culminating in a garden of exceptional diversity and beauty.    ‍The exotic plants, reflecting his global plant-hunting trips, the lily pond, the elegant gazebos, the wilderness, the grand alley, and the kitchen garden, all contribute to an unparalleled experience that captures the essence of English gardening while transcending borders with its cosmopolitan plant collection. A work of art divided into a series of small...