The Cotswolds is one of England's most beautiful corners — honey-coloured stone villages, rolling hills, gastropubs on every corner. And for EV drivers, it's become a genuinely viable touring destination, with charging infrastructure improving rapidly across the region.
The Route
A classic Cotswolds loop from London might look like:
London → Oxford → Burford → Bourton-on-the-Water → Stow-on-the-Wold → Chipping Campden → Stratford-upon-Avon → Oxford → London
Around 300 miles total for the full loop — well within the range of most modern EVs without rapid charging needed, if you charge overnight at your hotel.
Charging in the Cotswolds
The Cotswolds has been slower than cities to build out EV infrastructure, but the picture has improved significantly:
- Bourton-on-the-Water: public charging in the main car park
- Stow-on-the-Wold: charge points in the town centre car park
- Chipping Campden: limited, but Moreton-in-Marsh (nearby) has better coverage
- Stratford-upon-Avon: solid public charging, multiple networks
The best strategy is to charge fully overnight at your hotel. Stays on Sento are labelled charging on-site, charging nearby or standard — confirm charging with the property or a live charging map such as Zapmap before you travel. A Sento Charging Promise is coming soon.
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Best EV Hotels in the Cotswolds
The Cotswolds has some of the UK's most atmospheric hotels. Several have added EV charging in recent years to meet demand from eco-conscious visitors.
Look for properties in:
- Burford — an elegant wool town with some wonderful hotels
- Bourton-on-the-Water — popular and well-connected
- Chipping Campden — arguably the most beautiful Cotswolds town
Stays on Sento are labelled charging on-site, charging nearby or standard — confirm charging with the property or a live charging map such as Zapmap before you travel.
Tips for EV Touring
- Plan your overnight charging carefully — in rural areas, the next charger might be 20 miles away
- Keep it above 20% on rural roads — coverage is patchier than cities
- Stays on Sento are labelled charging on-site, charging nearby or standard — confirm charging with the property or a live charging map such as Zapmap before you travel.
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