Come and explore the beautiful quintessentially English Cotswolds with me on a one day driving tour.
The Cotswolds are the largest Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in England and Wales. When you come on a tour with me I will show you exactly why they are protected as a very special landscape.
From the hustle and bustle of London we will travel through the picturesque county of Oxfordshire and onward to Gloucestershire, taking in the breath-taking rolling countryside of The Cotswolds along the way.
Our tour will take us to the delightful array of villages and market towns of The Cotswolds with thatched cottages, evocative churches, and honey-coloured stone houses and bubbling streams.
My tour promises natural beauty and history combined in one seamless day. I can promise that your camera roll will be full of outstanding photos!
Itinerary
Meet at your London Hotel at 0830hrs for a morning pick up. We will be stopping at the following villages for plenty of time for us to explore on foot. I will be your driver and guide for the day.
1015hrs Burford - The gateway to The Cotswolds with a wonderful High Street that hasn't changed in 400 yrs.
1130hrs Lower Slaughter - a typically quintessential Cotswold Village with a wonderful water mill. This is where we will have lunch at The Slaughters Inn (traditional Cotswold Inn).
1415hrs Malmesbury - we will visit the magnificent 7th Century Abbey where the first King of all England, Athelstan, was buried.
1615hrs Bath - driving tour of the City where I policed for 30 years. We will visit the iconic Royal Crescent, Bath Abbey, and Pulteney Bridge to name but 3. Tea rooms for a lovely afternoon tea.
1730hrs Travel back to London for 1930-200hrs approx.
This is a long day but allows us to visit everything you want to see.
For inclement weather, I have large umbrellas in my vehicle
Meeting Point + Tour Duration
Meeting Point Options: Hotel, Suggested by Guide: Marriot Trafalgar Square, London,
Duration: 9 hours
The tour duration includes half an hour for any adverse traffic/weather conditions.
Transportation
You will travel with me in my spacious and comfortable Mercedes Benz which seats up to 8 passengers. I will always park as close as I can at locations. Complimentary Wi-Fi, chilled water, face masks, hand sanitiser and tissues are available for your convenience.
What’s Included
- Guiding Services
- Private Transportation
Estimated Local Cash Needed
50 GBP - Lunch and afternoon tea person. You may wish to take a small allowance for souvenirs too
What’s Extra
- Personal Expenses
- Souvenirs
- Food, Drinks, Snacks
Restrictions
No restrictions
A Recent Review of this tour
Read More Reviews For This TourAdge is a wonderful guide! It's like meeting a friend! He showed us beautiful 500 year old plus preserved villages in Cotswold. Told us interesting history and showed us special sights and hidden treasures. Highly recommend! We are a party of two senior couples.
William Chu
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