2 Best Shopping in Bath and the Cotswolds, England

This shop claims "we sell nothing useful," and whether that claim is true is up to you to decide, but you're bound to be charmed by its products. They have wonderful houseswares and gifts, including children's toys, butter-soft leather goods, handmade jewelry, and greeting cards.

Better known as m.a.d.e., this shop is a cornucopia of unusual designer items, including stationery, textiles, housewares, toys, and jewelry.