Step into the timeless charm of the Cotswolds, where honey-colored villages, rolling countryside, and historic inns create the perfect day out. The Cotswolds Pubs & Villages experience combines the region’s most picturesque market towns and hidden hamlets with the inviting atmosphere of traditional pubs, many with centuries of stories to tell. Along the way, you’ll discover how life in the Cotswolds revolves around community, history, and a well-poured locally brewed pint.
Our day begins with a stop at Donnington Brewery, famed for its beautiful mill setting and honesty box shop. For those who wish, we can arrange in advance a private brewery tour and tasting, offering an insider’s view of one of the Cotswolds’ most beloved breweries. The Cotswolds Pubs & Villages route then follows in the footsteps of this brewing heritage through several of its characterful pubs, including the Fox at Broadwell, before exploring the market square of Stow-on-the-Wold and pausing at the Porch House, England’s oldest inn. A visit to the stylish Daylesford Farmshop offers a modern twist on local produce, while a drink at the King’s Head in Bledington showcases a classic village pub on the green with a low ceiling traditional pub bar.
As the day unfolds, the Cotswolds Pubs & Villages journey weaves through the beautiful villages of Lower and Upper Slaughter, and then through Guiting Power with its welcoming pubs — the Farmer’s Arms and Hollow Bottom — and continues to the rustic Halfway House, choosing one of the three for lunch. Depending on the group’s pace and preferences, we may also enjoy a seasonal taste of local produce at Hayles Fruit Farm before venturing on to the larger villages and towns of Broadway, Snowshill, Chipping Campden, and Blockley, each offering their own rich character and beauty.
With its balance of pub stops, charming market towns, and countryside hamlets, the Cotswolds Pubs & Villages experience offers more than a scenic day — it is a journey into the heritage, flavors, and hospitality that define this unique region. Whether savoring a pint of local beer, strolling through storybook lanes, or pausing in timeless inns, this curated day captures the very essence of the local Cotswolds.
Contact UsPrivate Tour & Tasting at Donnington Brewery
Drink at England’s Oldest Inn – The Porch House, Stow-on-the-Wold
Pub-Hopping Through Classic Cotswold Villages
Gourmet Stop at Daylesford Organic Farmshop
Explore the Slaughters, Broadway & Chipping Campden
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The best Cotswold pubs are often closely tied to the history and community of their village, with old stone buildings, low beams, open fires, local ales and centuries of stories. This tour uses those pubs as a way of exploring Cotswold life rather than simply treating them as places to stop for a drink.
It’s hard to see all the Cotswolds in a day so after the “Northern Tour”we booked a second tour that focused on the southern Cotswolds. Driver/guide Rob was a sheer joy. History, humor and culture came to life from Broadway to Bath and back with numerous stops in between. Appropriately we ended with a rainbow- not sure he can guarantee that for you. Definitely recommend!