Picture-Perfect Cotswolds: 3 Days of Photography Bliss


Immerse yourself in the beauty and tranquility of the English countryside on this leisurely three-day tour, perfect for garden lovers and those seeking a slower, more intimate Cotswold experience.

Wander through some of the region’s most celebrated gardens, including Hidcote Manor, Kiftsgate Court, Bourton House, and the exotic Sezincote Gardens, each offering stunning vistas, fragrant borders, and timeless English charm. Along the way, enjoy optional afternoon tea at elegant hotels or quaint garden cafés.

Tailor your journey with visits to iconic villages like Bibury and Bourton-on-the-Water, and take peaceful countryside walks between golden stone villages, rolling hills, and winding brooks. Relax over a hearty pub lunch and end the day with a scenic driving tour of hidden local gems.

Your final afternoon brings you to Oxford for a guided overview of its famous colleges and landmarks, followed by free time to explore shops and bookstores, a relaxed dinner in a traditional pub or elegant eatery, and a peaceful evening stroll through the city’s historic, softly lit streets. A perfect blend of gardens, culture, and countryside serenity.

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Day 1 – Cotswold Garden Tour

  • Visit award-winning gardens such as Hidcote Manor, Kiftsgate Court, Bourton House, and Sezincote House Gardens.
  • Experience the charm of traditional English gardens and the beauty of the Cotswolds region.
  • Explore hidden gardens, breathtaking vistas, and fragrant herbaceous borders adorned with English roses.
  • (Optional) Enjoy an “afternoon tea” at exquisite Cotswold hotels or charming cafes within the gardens.
  • Tailor the tour to suit your specific interests and have the opportunity to explore villages and landmarks along the way.

Day 2 – Cotswolds & Oxford

  • Visit top Cotswolds villages like Bibury and Bourton-on-the-Water

  • Afternoon guided overview of Oxford’s iconic university landmarks

  • Free time to explore shops, bookstores, and historic sites

  • Dinner in a classic Oxford pub or elegant local eatery

  • Evening stroll through Oxford’s quiet, beautifully lit streets

Day 3 – Villages by Foot & Pub Lunch

  • Begin your day with a peaceful countryside walk between iconic villages

  • Enjoy a hearty pub lunch at a handpicked local inn, tailored to the season

  • Walk through landscapes of rolling hills, brooks, and golden stone cottages

  • End the day with a guided driving tour of nearby villages you haven’t seen yet

  • Ideal for those wanting a slower, more intimate way to explore 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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