When you think of the Cotswolds, it's usually the same towns that attract tourists from all over. Stow-on-the-Wold, Burford, Chipping Norton, Broadway, and Castle Combe are all well-known destinations for those seeking the quaint charm of an old-world village set against a picturesque backdrop. However, many forget that Warwickshire actually encompasses the northernmost tip of the Cotswolds, which is where the stunning town of Shipston-on-Stour is located.
Offering all the ancient allure of any Cotswolds location, you'd only need to spend just five minutes on its beautiful high street to quickly notice the lack of tourists. With no tour buses or groups of holidaymakers snapping photos, Shipston-on-Stour could officially be one of the Cotswolds' best keep secrets. READ MORE: Repel rats from your garden fast and 'forever' with this homemade solution 'they can't stand' When CoventryLive reporter Conor Knell visited the town he said "The atmosphere here feels wonderfully authentic and local.
It's simply an old town with everyday people going about their business, surrounded by gorgeous rolling hills reminiscent of the Windows XP start-up screen." Beautiful ancient buildings like The Horseshoe pub are all over the Cotswold town of Shipston-on-Stour (Image: Conor Knell) He continued "Though small, the high street is brimming with character. My first port of call, as it is in any country town, was to explore the antique and charity shops.
" Conor found himself in a shop called London.