Cotswold Highlights: The Ultimate 5-Day Tour

Welcome to *Cotswold Highlights: The Ultimate 5-Day Tour*, where you’ll explore the best of England’s charming countryside and historic gems. Over the next five days, immerse yourself in the beauty of the North Cotswolds, discover hidden treasures off the beaten path, and step back in time at Stratford-upon-Avon and Warwick Castle. Experience the academic grandeur of Oxford and the splendor of Blenheim Palace. To top it all off, enjoy an authentic sheepdog experience that showcases the timeless traditions of rural England. This journey promises unforgettable moments in some of the UK’s most iconic and picturesque locations.

Day 1 – Our Famous Cotswold Tour

Discover golden-stone cottages, medieval market towns, and rolling hills of storybook scenery.
Explore iconic locations including Chipping Campden, Stow-on-the-Wold, and riverside Lower Slaughter.
Step into hidden gems like Blockley, Snowshill, and Stanton — filming locations for beloved shows and films.
Pause for a traditional pub lunch with local ales and food or enjoy cream tea in a cosy tearoom.
Admire thatched cottages, historic churches, and sweeping countryside views

Day 2 – A Cotswold Day to Remember

Exclusive “behind the scenes” tour with a local historian sharing fascinating stories to a private Cotswold Manor.
Overview of the North Cotswold villages and towns.
Country Pub Lunch (optional).
Explore charming lesser-known villages such as Broad Campden, Ebrington and Guiting Power.

Day 3 – Shakespeare, Warwick Castle & The Cotswolds

Delve into the wonderful Warwick Castle.
Explore all of Shakespeare’s Attractions.
Take a Boat (Optional) past Shakespeare’s Burial Church.
Walking Tour of Stratford-upon-Avon.
Visit the Cotswold Famous Towns & Villages.

Day 4 – Oxford & Blenheim Palace

Wander one of Britain’s finest Palaces.
Guided walking tour of the 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.

Day 5 – Sheepdog Experience & The Cotswolds

Travel to the beautiful village of Guiting Power via a scenic route through the glorious Cotswold countryside.
Begin your adventure with an exclusive, hands-on demonstration by one of the finest shepherds and sheepdog handlers in the Cotswolds.
Experience the thrill and understanding the intricate bond between shepherd and dog.
Spend the rest of the day exploring famous Cotswold villages such as Bibury and Lower Slaughter.
Enjoy the tranquil ambiance of a relaxing afternoon tea in a historic manor or a scenic picnic overlooking the rolling Cotswold hills.

25 November 2024

Cotswold Tours & Travel are the most accommodating and creative group I’ve ever had the pleasure of travelling with!

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We knew we wanted to do private touring of the Cotswolds, so we asked Eddie Dale to help us design 3 days of “out of the ordinary” touring. And did he ever! David picked us up at our hotel in London, then travelled to Oxford, then Blenheim Palace, then indirectly to Stow-on-the-Wold. Wonderfully informative. Day two we did on our own — walking through fields to Bourton-on-t...

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