Private Cotswolds Tour with London Country Tours

It is the Queen’s favourite residency making it a real must-see for royal enthusiasts

Duration

• 10 hours
• Please note that the standard pick up time is : 8:00am, if you wish to arrange a different pick up time, please enter in the special requests/ comments section when creating the booking.
• We will pick you up at a location of your choosing - please supply this info while booking using relevant section on bookform.

Tour Overview…

Which locations to include in a day tour ? You will be spoilt for choice (so why not visit for longer, we can arrange accommodation!). We will tailor your tour: why not include some of the better known attractions but do take in some of the pretty Cotswold villages, such as Upper and Lower Slaughter, Stow on the Wold or Bourton on the Water, and of course, a pub lunch. Please either let us know in the Requests Box while booking or shoot us an email/ call and we will be happy to discuss intinerary including the following:

Cotswolds

• An Area of Outstanding Natural beauty that includes some of the most lovely and ‘chocolate box’ countryside in England. Gentle rolling hills and honey coloured limestone villages complete with churches and traditional pubs, beautiful gardens, Regency Spa towns and historic monuments can all be found here.

Bourton on the Water

• A truly picturesque village on the river Windrush, with traditional stone Costwolds buildings and village green. The village offers many shops, cafes and attractions and is always popular with visitors. Within easy reach of Bourton are several renowned gardens including internationally renowned Hidcote Manor and the cottage gardens and lavender fields at Snowshill Manor.

Blenheim Palace

• Blenheim Palace in Woodstock, Oxfordshire is the home of the Duke of Marlborough, birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill and a World Heritage Site. Set in 2000 acres of lovely scenery, this Baroque palace offers imposing architecture and exquisite interiors, artworks and exhibitions.

Cheltenham

• Cheltenham is a large spa town with Regency architecture, including Lansdown Terrace, and several notable museums and galleries.

Lacock

• Lacock village dates from the 13th Century, with stone and half timbered houses. Managed by the National Trust it has featured in many film and tv programmes, including a Harry Potter film and the BBC drama Lark Rise to Candleford. Lacock Abbey is a fine country house, and the Fox-Talbot Museum is a must if you are into history of photography.

Your Cotswolds tour will be in a luxury air-conditioned vehicle, conducted by an experienced driver guide. We can pick you up from your hotel, the airport or cruise terminal, from central London or other locations, so all you have to do is sit back, relax and enjoy your own private tour! Please complete the booking form with the pick up location you prefer!

Why We are Different

• The tours we provide are private guided tours. using a driver-guide.
• We are very flexible and very knowledgeable.
• We have over 10 to 15 years in the travel industry.
• We know the best routes. Back roads and timing and entry for each place you visit.
• We have many wonderful places to stop for food and lunch.
• We only use the latest large luxury mini Van’s.
• Our drivers are very friendly and very helpful.
• The itinerary can be changed on the day to suit your needs.
• We will give you a much more enjoyable day than using a large coach.
• We collect you from door to door.
• Great value for a private tour.