The Cotswolds is a region of hills located in south-western and west central England, covering roughly 800 square miles (about 2,071 square kilometers). It spans six English counties, mainly Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire, but also parts of Somerset, Worcestershire, Warwickshire, and Wiltshire. The area is characterized by rolling green hills and picturesque villages made of honey- colored limestone, known for its natural beauty and historical charm. It lies roughly 25 miles across and 90 miles long, situated northwest of London and accessible from surrounding regions like the Midlands and Wales.