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Cotswolds Day Trip: Explore Quaint Villages and Lunch
4.4
1,176 Ratings
Greater London
Escape the crowds of London and immerse yourself in the scenic rural beauty of the Cotswolds. Indulge in traditional English cuisine with a two-course lunch in a charming hotel restaurant.
Escape the crowds of London and immerse yourself in the scenic rural beauty of the Cotswolds. Indulge in traditional English cuisine with a two-course lunch in a charming hotel restaurant.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Burford - Our full day tour begins in Burford, where the magnificent high street holds every variety of Cotswold stone. There will be time to visit the tea houses and shops.
- Bibury - Bibury, overlooking the River Coln, is described as the ‘Prettiest Village in the Cotswolds’ by William Morris. We will have a short walking tour before arriving…
- Burford - Our full day tour begins in Burford, where the magnificent high street holds every variety of Cotswold stone. There will be time to visit the tea houses and shops.
- Bibury - Bibury, overlooking the River Coln, is described as the ‘Prettiest Village in the Cotswolds’ by William Morris. We will have a short walking tour before arriving at Swan Hotel.
- The Swan Hotel, Bibury - Lunch beckons and what better way to satisfy your hunger than with a fabulous two course lunch in the Swan Hotel situated in the centre of Bibury overlooking the River Coln. The 17th century former coaching Inn serves a fabulous range of traditional cooking, ales and fine wines. (Lunch included if option selected)
- Stow-on-the-Wold - Stow-on-the-Wold is a market town located on top an 800-foot (244 m) hill at the junction of main roads through the Cotswolds. We have free time to shop, wonder around and maybe enjoy a cup of English tea.
- Premium Tours - Enjoy a trip with Premium Tours
What's Included
- Local guide
- 2-course lunch in the heart of the Cotswolds (if lunch option selected)
- Transport by air-conditioned coach (maximum 50 people)
- Local guide
- 2-course lunch in the heart of the Cotswolds (if lunch option selected)
- Transport by air-conditioned coach (maximum 50 people)
What's Not Included
- Hotel drop-off
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Hotel pick-up
- Hotel drop-off
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Hotel pick-up
Additional Information
Take a day off from the hustle and bustle of London and journey to the idyllic Cotswolds for a mid-day meal. Explore an area that reflects timeless England, renowned for its charming hamlets and undulating landscapes that appear untouched by contemporary life. Make the most of your time visiting picturesque villages like Burford, before settling down…
Take a day off from the hustle and bustle of London and journey to the idyllic Cotswolds for a mid-day meal. Explore an area that reflects timeless England, renowned for its charming hamlets and undulating landscapes that appear untouched by contemporary life. Make the most of your time visiting picturesque villages like Burford, before settling down for a splendid two-course meal in a classic English hotel restaurant.
- Children under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult
- If you select ‘Tour only’ option you will have free time to buy something to eat in Burford before we leave for Bibury, where food options are limited.
- Please note: on rare occasions the lunch venue may change due to availability.
Location
Victoria Coach Station
Buckingham Palace Road
Located a 5 - 7 minute walk from Victoria Railway / Underground station. Please go inside the building and go to Premium Tours desk located at Gate 18 - 20.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.4
(1176 Ratings)
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983ronis
Jan 15, 2025
Awesome! - We had a great time visiting the Cotswolds. Our tour guide Nicholas was really lovely, funny and knowledgeable. He made us feel at ease and there was never a dull moment with him. He’s clearly a great Liverpool football fan! 😅
Florian, our driver, was top notch. He was always on time and we felt safe travelling with him. I’ve been to Cotswolds a few times but I always enjoy it!
10/10, I recommend this tour to everyone, locals or tourists alike!
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Nayade76
Jan 14, 2025
UK’s “break from reality” is definitely a crown jewel in my eyes. - Had an amazing time. Nicholas out your guide was funny and gave us not only laughs but facts and suggestions as well. Our driver Florian made sure the ride was smooth the whole way through. The tour itself was breathtaking each location absolutely stunning the lunch served from the Swan Hotel was delicious! I can’t rave enough about this tour definitely worth the time, the ride, and the money. You will not be disappointed especially with the awesome duo Nicholas and Florian!
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Jenssie_m
Jan 13, 2025
Amazing Cotswolds! - Take the Cotswolds Tour! It ws amazing and so well organized. Ava the Tour a guide and Haydar the bus driver were great. Ava was knowledgeable and had many funny stories and great facts. Definitely entertaining and the bus ride went by fast. The roads were narrow and winding and we would not have been able to drive in the area. The tour was worth every penny and the only change I would make is to choose the optional lunch. We tried going to the oldest pub in England on our own and it took way too long to get our lunch as it was packed. We would have had more time to tour Bibury if we had opted for lunch at the Swan. Don’t second guess yourself and take the tour, enough time in each town and comfortable bus
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Carolinadj4258og
Jan 1, 2025
Relaxing day touring the Cotswolds - Very relaxing day touring the countryside side with Anne. Bring your wallet, the local shops are abundant! Lunch at the hotel was delicious
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Sudip_m
Dec 30, 2024
Fantastic Cotswold Tour - Very nice trip. Beautiful countryside. Tom the guide was fantastic. Knowledgeable and yet informative and entertaining and acvomodating. Neil was a good driver
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Mysa
Dec 29, 2024
A very satisfying tour of the Cotswolds! - A very satisfying tour of the Cotswolds! Our guide, Nicolas (sorry if I spelled it wrong), was knowledgeable and listened intently to each episode with interest. They also kindly told me where the scenery in each village looked great and I was able to take some nice photos. I was happy that the stay was appropriate and I enjoyed it long enough!
Restaurants in the village are limited, so lunch is recommended. It was nice to have lunch at a nice hotel with an atmosphere.
Thanks to Nicolas and his driver Silvius for their wonderful attendance!
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Christine_p
Dec 23, 2024
The tour guide was... - The tour guide was excellent and pointed out many helpful tips and gave a lot of information which made the trip very enjoyable.
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795yaminij
Dec 22, 2024
Wonderful - James and Joanne were wonderful guides and company on our trip to Cotswolds. The narration of history and the tips to maneuver around were extremely helpful. Would recommend to all.
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Eugeniaf292
Dec 22, 2024
Beautiful - The experience with the tour was excellent! The bus was comfortable, and everything was perfectly on time.
Our guide, James, was kind, funny, and very knowledgeable, making the trip enjoyable. Joan, the driver, was excellent as well-professional and friendly. Overall, it was a well-organized and pleasant experience!
Eugenia🇦🇷
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Ilze_g
Jan 3, 2025
Cotswold day trip - Guide was knowledgeable & entertaining. The lunch arrangement should change as guests were taking other guests food as their dishes looked nicer than what they had ordered, resulting in guests not getting what they had ordered! Very disappointing as our guests ended up not getting the meal that they had ordered!
A token system should b considered where u exchange a blue token for the chicken dish & a red token for the pasta dish. The venue for the lunch could have been better to coincide with the oldey worldly of the Cotswolds, instead of a conference centre setting.
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