Hey guys, welcome back to Part 3 of my UK road trip series! 
If you've been following along, we've already explored London, stopped by Bicester Village for a little shopping, wandered through the historic streets of Oxford, and settled into our cosy Airbnb in Gloucester.
Check out the post at HERE...

But today, we're finally getting to the part that I had been looking forward to the most throughout this entire trip, the Cotswolds.
To be honest, the Cotswolds was one of the main reasons I wanted to do a UK road trip in the first place.

Long before this trip happened, I had seen countless photos of charming stone cottages, peaceful rivers, flower-filled gardens, and picturesque villages that looked like they belonged in a storybook.
It always seemed like one of those places that couldn't possibly be as beautiful as the photos.
Well... I was wrong. The reality was somehow even better.
Over the next few days, we explored several villages across the Cotswolds, each with its own unique charm and character.
Some were lively and filled with visitors, while others felt quiet and untouched.
But what they all had in common was that magical countryside atmosphere that made us want to slow down and simply enjoy the moment.
So grab a cup of coffee or tea, and let's start exploring some of my favourite places from the entire UK trip.

Hey guys! Welcome back to my UK road trip blog!
I started jotting down this journey last week, mainly so I can keep everything here and look back on it in the future, like a little time capsule of this trip.
If you haven’t read the London part of my UK trip yet, you can catch up HERE.  
I shared everything from our arrival in London, how we planned our city days, plus some really useful tips on renting a car in the UK and one accommodation that I genuinely think was worth every penny.
And today’s post is where the real road trip begins.
After a few days in London, we finally picked up our rental car and officially started our journey.
It honestly felt a little surreal at first, going from taking the Tube everywhere to suddenly sitting in the driver’s seat, adjusting to driving on the opposite side, and trying to get used to roundabouts that seem to come out of nowhere.
Everything felt new again in the best way.
London was amazing, but this was a different kind of excitement, more freedom, more spontaneity, and a lot more “let’s just see where the road takes us.”
There was also this quiet moment right before we left the city, like a small mental shift.
No fixed train schedules, no rushing to catch lines, just us, the car, and a map full of places we wanted to slowly explore.
And just like that, the road trip officially started. 
So without sharing too much at once, let’s get into day one of the journey now…