Get A Taste Of Roman Times
Most people are aware that the Cotswolds is filled with history. Some of the cottages here date back several centuries, and if you are staying in one for your holiday you will certainly be able to enjoy how properties were made then.
But you might be interested to know that some of the area's locations are somewhat older than others. The best example of this is surely the Roman Villa in Chedworth. As Roman villas go, this is said to be the biggest one that Britain has got, and it is definitely worth a visit.
Chedworth itself is nicely situated to the south east of Cheltenham. If you are staying in one of our Cotswold Water Park properties in South Cerney, you will be directly south of the villa itself. Bourton on the Water is also ideally situated, as is Stow on the Wold. Both of these are a short distance to the north east of the villa. Why not stay in the charmingly named Chilli Cottage in Bourton on the Water for example? This would be perfect for a great holiday, as well as offering just a short distance to travel to see the Roman villa itself.
So what can you expect from this villa? Well, in short you can get an idea of how people lived in centuries gone by. It is uncertain as to how long ago the villa was first built, but it is generally agreed that by the year AD150 the villa was in everyday use. That means you will be seeing a 'property' that the Romans used some eighteen hundred years ago! It gives you some pause for thought, doesn't it?
Of course what you will see when you visit are the remains of the villa, rather than the entire building as it was then. But we should be grateful that there is anything to visit in Chedworth at all. You see, the remains were only found by sheer chance back in 1864. Apparently someone was trying to find a ferret and got more than they bargained for!
If you're lucky you might see a recreation of what life would have been like back then in the villa. But even if you wander round and take in the surroundings on your own, you will find that your mind tries to recreate what would have been happening. Just imagine all the Roman feet that would have walked the same ground many years before you.
Some of the details are worth noting too. For example, the mosaics that were carefully created and put together by the Romans are still there to be seen today. They are protected to make sure they aren't harmed or damaged by bad weather, but you can still get a good look at the Roman's handiwork.
There are plenty of modern day sights to see in the Cotswolds. But this one has to rank as one of the oldest ones of all. Don't miss it - it really is one of the major highlights of any holiday here.
But you might be interested to know that some of the area's locations are somewhat older than others. The best example of this is surely the Roman Villa in Chedworth. As Roman villas go, this is said to be the biggest one that Britain has got, and it is definitely worth a visit.
Chedworth itself is nicely situated to the south east of Cheltenham. If you are staying in one of our Cotswold Water Park properties in South Cerney, you will be directly south of the villa itself. Bourton on the Water is also ideally situated, as is Stow on the Wold. Both of these are a short distance to the north east of the villa. Why not stay in the charmingly named Chilli Cottage in Bourton on the Water for example? This would be perfect for a great holiday, as well as offering just a short distance to travel to see the Roman villa itself.
So what can you expect from this villa? Well, in short you can get an idea of how people lived in centuries gone by. It is uncertain as to how long ago the villa was first built, but it is generally agreed that by the year AD150 the villa was in everyday use. That means you will be seeing a 'property' that the Romans used some eighteen hundred years ago! It gives you some pause for thought, doesn't it?
Of course what you will see when you visit are the remains of the villa, rather than the entire building as it was then. But we should be grateful that there is anything to visit in Chedworth at all. You see, the remains were only found by sheer chance back in 1864. Apparently someone was trying to find a ferret and got more than they bargained for!
If you're lucky you might see a recreation of what life would have been like back then in the villa. But even if you wander round and take in the surroundings on your own, you will find that your mind tries to recreate what would have been happening. Just imagine all the Roman feet that would have walked the same ground many years before you.
Some of the details are worth noting too. For example, the mosaics that were carefully created and put together by the Romans are still there to be seen today. They are protected to make sure they aren't harmed or damaged by bad weather, but you can still get a good look at the Roman's handiwork.
There are plenty of modern day sights to see in the Cotswolds. But this one has to rank as one of the oldest ones of all. Don't miss it - it really is one of the major highlights of any holiday here.
