Unforgettable Cotswold Encounters: 6 Days of Unique Experiences


This immersive six-day tour invites you to experience the Cotswolds through its rich landscapes, local traditions, and hidden treasures. Begin with off-road farm safaris, regenerative farming tours, and hands-on baking sessions in a cozy cottage—where you’ll craft classic English treats with a local host.

Enjoy a memorable sheepdog demonstration, walk between iconic villages like Upper and Lower Slaughter, and explore off-the-beaten-track gems like Guiting Power, Stanton, and Snowshill. Get up close with majestic birds of prey on a “Walk with Hawks” and indulge in artisan delights from farm shops, historic creameries, and a family-run brewery.

Explore historic castles, private manors, and iconic gardens with exclusive behind-the-scenes access, topped off with a classic Cotswold afternoon tea in elegant surroundings. This carefully curated journey offers an authentic blend of nature, food, and heritage—ideal for curious travellers seeking a deeper connection to rural England.

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Day 1 – Fields, Farms & Tea

  • Private farm visit with an off-road guided safari through stunning Cotswold landscapes
  • Learn about regenerative farming and see rare heritage cattle up close
  • Peaceful countryside walk from Upper to Lower Slaughter
  • Hands-on baking experience in a cozy Cotswold cottage
  • Make and enjoy classic English treats with a warm local host

Day 2 – 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.
  • Learn 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.

Day 3 – Walk with Hawks

  • Get up close and personal with a variety of birds of prey with the unique “Walk with Hawks” experience on a local farm.
  • Capture incredible photos and create unforgettable memories with this hands-on experience.
  • Explore the stunning North Cotswolds region, with charming, off-the-beaten-track villages with their iconic thatched cottages, unspoilt landscapes, and historic sites.
  • Discover the delights of the Cotswolds’ boutique farm shops and wander through glorious gardens.
  • Step back in time as you visit historic castles and private manor houses nestled in the Cotswolds.

Day 4 – Cotswold Cheese and Ale

  • Meet the cows, tour the creamery just metres from the milking shed, and learn from the owner how award-winning cheeses like Cotswold Brie and Truffled Gloucester are made.
  • Sample a delicious selection of artisan cheeses crafted on-site, guided by the dairy’s passionate owners who have farmed the land for generations.
  • Stroll through two of the Cotswolds’ most picturesque villages, rich in history and character, before enjoying a relaxing lunch at a traditional country pub.
  • Visit a family-run brewery dating back to 1865, learn the traditional brewing process, and taste their finest ales drawn fresh in the atmospheric cellar.
  • End the day with an elegant Cotswold afternoon tea at Buckland Manor or Lords of the Manor—an indulgent experience featuring local delicacies in a stunning setting.

Day 5 – 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 Stanton, Snowshill and Guiting Power.

Day 6 – Bath Organic Dairy Farm & Milk Tasting

  • Walk among grazing herds, watch cows being milked, and see firsthand how organic, antibiotic-free dairy is produced.
  • Savor rich, creamy, non-homogenized milk straight from the source, plus a fun milkshake tasting or blind taste test!
  • Learn about regenerative agriculture and biodiversity.
  • Gain hands-on insights into calf-rearing.
  • Explore the vibrant food scenes of Bath, Bristol, or the South Cotswolds.
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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