5 Day Escape from London to the Cotswolds


Savour the charm of the Cotswolds on this thoughtfully curated five-day experience combining history, food, and countryside beauty. Start your mornings with fresh pastries from a beloved local bakery before exploring both North and South Cotswold villages, scenic hidden gems, and iconic sites like Bath and Oxford.

Step inside historic churches, browse local artisan shops, and hear stories that bring centuries of Cotswold life to light. Bake classic English treats in a hands-on afternoon tea session with a renowned local baker in her farmhouse kitchen, then enjoy your creations in the garden.

Visit HRH King Charles’s Highgrove Gardens, the impressive Westonbirt Arboretum, and charming estates like Rodmarton Manor and Cerney House Gardens. Round out the tour with a visit to Blenheim Palace, Churchill’s birthplace, and stroll through the historic streets of Oxford, rich with literary and cinematic landmarks.

This is the perfect blend of culture, countryside, and culinary delights, guided by locals who know the Cotswolds from the inside out.

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Day 1 – Breakfast in the Cotswolds, Sunset in Bath

  • Start the day with pastries and coffee at a top Cotswolds bakery
  • Explore both North and South Cotswolds, including villages and scenic stops
  • Enjoy lunch in a traditional pub, inn, or countryside café
  • Golden-hour guided walk through Bath’s iconic Georgian streets
  • Blend rural charm with city elegance, all in one well-paced day

Day 2 – Cotswold Cottage Tea

  • Tailor your morning to suit your interests with visits to a variety of historic sites or charming villages.
  • Join Anna, a famous local baker, in her historic Cotswold farmhouse for an exclusive afternoon tea baking session.
  • Learn the secrets to creating perfect scones, sponges, and shortbreads.
  • Sample your delicious creations, including sweet and savory scones with homemade jam and clotted cream, triple-layered Victoria sponge with vanilla buttercream and strawberry jam, and buttery shortbreads.
  • Enjoy your homemade goodies either inside the cozy historic farmhouse or outside in the lush garden.

Day 3 – Hidden Gems of the Cotswolds

  • Experiencing an off the beaten track tour that showcases the hidden treasures of the Cotswolds.
  • Discovering hidden medieval wall paintings in a secluded church.
  • (Optional) Enjoying a delicious lunch in a historic country pub.
  • Exploring unique shops to the area celebrating Cotswold cuisine and drink.
  • Hearing captivating stories that intertwine family heritage with the region’s history.

Day 4 – Highgrove & Hidden Gardens of the Cotswolds

  • HRH King Charles’s Highgrove gardens: Renowned garden created by King Charles himself, showcasing a wide variety of plant life and wildlife.
  • (Optional) Traditional British lunch at Whatley Manor or Barnsley House Gardens.
  • Explore The National Arboretum of Westonbirt: Home to approximately 15,000 trees.
  • Visit Cerney House Gardens: Romantic and secluded quaint garden in the Cotswolds.
  • Discover Rodmarton Gardens & Manor: Each area of the garden boasts its own unique character.

Day 5 – Oxford & Blenheim Palace

  • Wander one of Britain’s finest Palaces.
  • Guided walking tour of the historic City of Oxford.
  • Discover the filming spots of Harry Potter, Endeavour & Downton Abbey.
  • Explore as many of the 38 Oxford colleges as you like.
  • Visit Sir Winston Churchill’s grave.
10 January 2025

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This was my second time working with CT&T to plan a multi-day Cotswold experience–first for my parents, and then for myself & my husband. The team were extremely responsive and creative in developing our itinerary. They took all of our interests into consideration and selected wonderful tour guides and educators to complete our experience. Our Clay Pigeon Shooting experience wi...

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