Winter vs Summer Solstice at Stonehenge
December 18, 2025From London to the Countryside:
A Winter Travel Mood
London may be the starting point, but the magic often lies just beyond it.
Published on: January 9, 2026

Cosmopolitan Middle East recently highlighted London as the ultimate winter escape, celebrating the city’s cosy energy, culture-rich days, and effortless style. What stood out to us was how naturally the article’s suggested itinerary mirrors the way we design our own experiences: pairing time in London with a slower journey beyond the capital to places like Bath and the Cotswolds.
As we prepare to launch our new Tours from London, this feature feels like timely validation of what winter travellers are really craving: a seamless blend of city buzz and countryside calm, without rushing or box-ticking.
“London in winter is already iconic, but add Bath’s elegance and the Cotswolds’ charm, and you create the most beautiful escape.”
— Cosmopolitan Middle East
“The cosy atmosphere, the hot drinks, the layered outfits, the general ‘I’m cold but I’m cute’ vibe…”
— Cosmopolitan Middle East

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
William Davy
Digital Marketing & Tech Lead, he creates much of In & Beyond Bath’s imagery and video, and has a love for storytelling in all forms.





