STOW-ON-THE-WOLD in the Cotswolds is often dubbed one of the prettiest towns in the country, thanks to its honey-coloured buildings and a door so charming it even inspired Tolkien. The Cotswolds is packed with pretty towns and villages like Bourton-on-the-Water , Bibury and Burford. 5 Stow-on-the-Wold is one of the prettiest towns in the country Credit: Alamy 5 Its parish church (pictured) is a must-see attraction in the town Credit: Alamy 5 The church's doorway is a must-see for fans of Lord of the Rings Credit: Alamy Stow-on-the-Wold is home to stone houses and independent shops decorated with flower boxes and vintage signs.
Considered to be one of the prettiest towns in the country by travel experts SnapTrip , Stow-on-the-Wold is home to plenty of picture-perfect spots. One of those is the Market Square, lined with independent shops like the Cotswolds Sweet Company, a homeware shop called Scotts of Stow and clothes boutique, Sister Sister Collective. Literary fans always make a pitstop at the nearby St Edward's Church, just a two-minute walk from the square, as it's rumoured that the doorway inspired Lord of The Rings author J.
R.R Tolkien's book Doors Of Durin. Read More on UK Towns ROAM FREE Underrated English market town has huge historic house and 700-acre deer park WINE NOT? Pretty UK town that attracts thousands of tourists a year with cosy barn stays The parish church is one of the 98 Grade I listed buildings in the Cotswolds, but there are plenty of more modern attr.