The Best of the Cotswolds: A 4-Day Experience


Welcome to “The Best of the Cotswolds: A 4-Day Experience,” an unforgettable journey through the heart of England’s most idyllic countryside. Over the course of four carefully curated days, you’ll discover the timeless beauty, rich history, and unique charm of the Cotswolds—a region that perfectly embodies the essence of rural England. From the northern to the southern Cotswolds, enchanting villages to historic cities, and exclsuive Cotswold experiences to discovering infamous filming locations, this tour is crafted to provide our guests with an unforgettable journey for all.

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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 – South Cotswolds & Bath

  • Take in the villages and towns of Lacock, Castle Combe and Tetbury.
  • Walking tour of the glorious City of Bath.
  • Visit the remarkable Roman Baths & Bath Abbey.
  • Shopping for antiques in Tetbury, a town with numerous antique shops and the Royal Highgrove shop.
  • Discover the filming sites of Downton Abbey, Harry Potter and Wolf Hall in the village of Lacock.

Day 3 – Sheepdog Experience & A Cotswold Day to Remember

  • 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.
  • Exclusive “behind the scenes” tour of a private Cotswold Manor with a local historian sharing fascinating stories.
  • Country Pub Lunch (optional).
  • Explore charming lesser-known villages such as Stanton and Guiting Power.

Day 4 – 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

14 August 2025

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This company is awesome, they are revitalising what can be done in the countryside and are bringing locals with stories to tell closer to mainstream tourism. We met local farmers, a bee-keeper, we learnt to stonewall, read unseen letters from Elizabeth I at a private castle and even had tea with the owner and gardener of a private Cotswold manor. Our 5 days in the Cotswolds was truly like no...

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