The Cotswolds, England - 5 days
From South Warwickshire and Worcestershire, through West Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire; over 5 days discover The Cotswolds – home to some of the most unspoilt, historic and famous towns and villages in England.
From South Warwickshire and Worcestershire, through West Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire; over 5 days discover The Cotswolds – home to some of the most unspoilt, historic and famous towns and villages in England.
Commences | Concludes | Price (twin share per person) | Price (single supplement) | |
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On any date you choose | Private Sightseeing | On Request | On Request | |
On any date you choose | Private Driver | On Request | On Request | |
On any date you choose | Self-Drive | On Request | On Request |
Discover the Cotswolds, designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty characterised by charming villages of honey-coloured stone, surrounded by rolling hills and farmland. On arrival, stroll the main street lined with red chestnut trees and 16th century buildings, visit the tea rooms and explore its many art and antique shops.
Overnight: England, Broadway - The Lygon Arms or similarVisit a selection of nearby villages. Drive through Blockley and arrive in the story book village of Kingham, featuring rows of unspoilt limestone cottages and open village greens. The village was voted England’s favourite and hosts Jamie Oliver for The Big Feastival in August. Stop at The White Rabbit, the local’s favourite pub. Continue to Lower Slaughter that boasts England’s most romantic street in England, Copse Hill Road. Afterward, explore Bourton-on-the-Water, known as ‘the Venice of the Cotswolds’. Here the River Windrush trickles through the village under small bridges. Finish off the tourist route with a visit of the delightful unspoiled Naunton.
Overnight: England, Broadway - The Lygon Arms or similarEmbark on a journey to Sudeley Castle to marvel at the a rich tapestry of royal connections, stunning gardens, and a captivating blend of medieval and Tudor architecture. Afterwards, visit Bibury with Arlington Row where you will have free time to explore before visiting Painswick. Discover the enchanting blend of 18th-century design and botanical artistry at Painswick House Rococo Gardens before your magical Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway ride from Cheltenham back to Broadway.
Overnight: England, Broadway - The Lygon Arms or similarJourney north of the Cotswolds to the medieval market town of Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare. Enjoy a guided tour of the main attractions including Shakespeare’s home, Anne Hathaway’s cottage, Hall’s Croft and the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. Afterward, visit Mickleton. The town boasts beautiful black and white thatched cottages interspersed with limestone architecture and the Hidcote walk through hamlets with views over the Vale of Evesham.
Overnight: England, Broadway - The Lygon Arms or similarStay to relax in the region, continue to neighbouring areas for another regional discovery or return to London for your ongoing journey.