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The Cotswold Tour

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The Cotswold Tour

About this activity

Johnnie your local driver and tour guide, has lived and worked in The Cotswolds for three decades. As we navigate the picturesque countryside, Johnnie, with his passion for the Cotswolds and love of local history will provide an informative and interesting commentary. Visitors will be left with cherished memories of this timeless English countryside. Our tours showcase the beauty of the area while minimising time spent in the car and with this in mind, we have carefully chosen the routes and destinations. We aim to show you as much as possible whilst ensuring you have a relaxed and enjoyable experience and time to savour the Cotswolds. There will be plenty of photo opportunities, breaks for a bite to eat, a cream tea, or a pint in a cosy pub, as well as a chance to explore local shops.

This is a private tour and will include only you and your driver.

You will not share the car with anyone else.

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At a glance

Duration
8 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–4
Guide
English
Operated by
The Cotswold Tour Co.

What is included

Included

  • Included: Bottled water

Not included

  • Not included: Dinner
  • Not included: Snacks
  • Not included: Entrance to any paid attractions on the tour.

Itinerary

  1. Blockley

    20 min

    We drive from Moreton-in-Marsh via Bourton-on-the-Hill to Blockley, a beautiful village where many of the buildings date to when it was the centre of a silk spinning industry. It is also famous for being a the location of a popular BBC series; Father Brown.

  2. Stop 2

    Passing by

    We drive through Broad Campden, a village know for it's abundance of thatched cottages.

  3. Chipping Campden

    45 min

    We stop at Chipping Campden, a town famous for its importance in the Cotswold wool trade. It will include a visit to the town's wool church and other historic buildings. Travellers can wander down the high street and visit it's cafés and independent shops.

  4. Broadway Tower

    20 min Admission not included

    We take a scenic route to Broadway Tower, where we park in the visitors centre. Travellers then walk to the tower to take in the view.

  5. Snowshill

    15 min

    We drive on to beautiful Snowhill, one of the most photographed villages in the Cotswolds, where we stop to wander and take in the view.

  6. Broadway

    2 hours

    We then drive from Snowhill to Broadway, passing some picturesque roadside cottages. We might stop to visit Church of St Aldhelm and St Eadburgha, dating from the 13th Century. Broadway has many independent shops, cafés and pubs, so this is a perfect opportunity to have some lunch and do some shopping.

  7. Longborough

    Passing by

    After leaving Broadway, we pass through the lovely Cotswold villages of Longborough, Lower Swell, Upper Slaughter and others on our way to our next stop at Lower Slaughter.

  8. Lower Slaughter

    30 min

    We stop at Lower Slaughter to explore this famous village with its watermill, stream and picturesque cottages.

  9. Bourton-on-the-Water

    one hour

    We Leave Lower Slaughter to arrive at the nearby Town of Bourton-on-the-Water. This is famous for the River Windrush which flows through the centre of the village and is crossed by five footbridges. This town is very popular with tourists and has many attractions.

  10. Stow-on-the-Wold

    20 min

    We then drive on to the Town of Stow-on-the-Wold, the highest town in the Cotswolds. This again has many independent shops and cafés in its large town square..

  11. Moreton-in-Marsh

    Passing by

    We then drive from Stow-on-the-Wold back to Moreton-in-Marsh Train Station, or the final location agreed with the travellers. This will be the end of the tour.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • To be met immediately outside the train station.

End point

  • To be met immediately outside the train station.

Pickup points

  • Burford House
  • Bull Burford
  • The Broadway Hotel
  • Travelodge Burford Cotswolds
  • The Bay Tree Hotel
  • The Lygon Arms Hotel
  • Chester House Hotel
  • The White Bear Inn
  • The Fish Hotel
  • Buckland Manor
  • The Dial House Hotel & Restaurant
  • Prince Of Burford

and 69 more pickup points

For guests coming from London to be met at Moreton-in-Marsh Train Station,

the train from Paddington London arrives at 10.18 am.

The tour will start after that time.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

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