The Cotswolds—an idyllic patchwork of rolling hills and honeyed stone that has captivated Romans, Normans, and now Instagrammers alike. But beneath the picturesque veneer lies a long history of obsession, commodification, and a creeping loss of community. In this piece, Liberty Nimmo unpacks how this rural escape became the latest casualty of our endless desire to own and idealise.

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