Luxury in the Cotswolds: 6 Days of Indulgent Experiences


A bespoke journey into the heart of English elegance, blending countryside charm with refined exclusivity. Sip your way through a private vineyard tour, sampling award-winning English wines amid rolling Cotswold hills, before taking part in a tailored polo session. Indulge in a quintessential Cotswold cottage tea experience, where you can bake your own treats and enjoy your surroundings in a 17th Century farmhouse. Delve into rural life with an intimate farm tour, offering insight into traditional practices and local produce. Enjoy privileged access to historic treasures, including a private tour of Jesus College, Oxford—steeped in academic legacy—and exclusive entry to Gloucester Cathedral, where centuries of history and architecture come to life without the crowds. Every moment of this six-day retreat is designed to immerse you in the very best of Cotswold luxury, heritage, and hospitality.

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Day 1 – Cotswold Vineyard Tour & Tasting

  • Stroll through five picturesque acres of south-facing vines, with the stunning backdrop of the rolling Cotswold hills.
  • Gain insights into the unique terroir, grape varieties, and meticulous crafting methods behind the vineyard’s award-winning traditional sparkling and still wines.
  • Indulge in a guided tasting of four exquisite wines, including two sparkling and two still varieties, paired with a curated selection of local cheeses and chutneys.
  • Enhance your experience by visiting the charming town of Tetbury or the nearby Highgrove Gardens.

Day 2 – Private Cotswolds Polo Session

  • Learn the art of polo at one of England’s finest Polo estates.
  • Private experience led by a professional coach.
  • Ride a seasoned polo horse in the Cotswolds.
  • Tailored afternoon to explore the Cotswolds.
  • Explore hidden local life in the Cotswold villages.

Day 3 – Cotswold Cottage Tea Experience

  • Tailor your morning to suit your interests with visits to a variety of family attractions or charming villages.
  • Join Anna, our 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, and create a British Family Bake Off!
  • Enjoy your homemade goodies either inside the cozy historic farmhouse or outside in the lush garden, surrounded by stunning views of the Cotswold countryside.

Day 4 – Cotswold Farm Tour

  • Hop into a specially equipped vehicle for a 90-minute guided safari across the farm’s breathtaking landscapes.
  • Get up close to the farm’s magnificent Organic, Pasture for Life, Pedigree Hereford Cattle.
  • Discover how this family-run farm balances traditional farming with modern conservation techniques.
  • Hot/Soft drinks and cake/cookies in the farm barns with a farm talk.
  • Located atop one of the most picturesque hills in the Cotswolds.

Day 5 – Elite Access: Jesus College, Oxford University

  • Explore the only Elizabethan college in Oxbridge, founded by Queen Elizabeth I in 1571, through an exclusive, tailor-made tour
  • Step into the 16th-century courtyard and admire the College Chapel
  • View the beautifully restored Jacobean dining hall
  • Enter the normally restricted Georgian library to see rare literary treasures, including Shakespeare’s Second Folio and Newton’s Principia.
  • End your tour with panoramic vistas of Oxford’s skyline from a private gallery

Day 6 – Exclusive Access: Gloucester Cathedral’s Library & Crypt

  • Descend into a 900-year-old underground sanctuary.
  • Climb the spiral staircase to a hidden literary treasure trove, home to rare manuscripts and centuries-old books typically closed to the public.
  • Walk through grand medieval cloisters, admire breathtaking stained-glass windows, and uncover the story of King Edward II’s tomb.
  • Experience the very cloisters used as Hogwarts in Harry Potter.
  • Pair your visit with a trip to the charming villages of the Cotswolds.
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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