Country Houses of the Cotswolds

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Highlighting England’s largest designated area of outstanding natural beauty, this beautifully presented pictorial demonstrates why the Cotswolds continue to fascinate tourists from around the globe. From the region’s unique unspoiled countryside, its unrivaled heritage of vernacular architecture in limestone, and sublime castles to the Prince of Wales’s new garden at Highgrove House, and the classical county houses and noblemen’s palaces of the 18th century, this stunning collection of photographs is testament to the historical and architectural importance of the area. With more than 200 colorful photographs accompanied by descriptions of the architecture, gardens and history, this intriguing resource is historically important visual journey to one of Europe’s most picturesque and nostalgic destinations.