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Cotswolds Day Trip: Explore Quaint Villages and Lunch
4.4
1,164 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.
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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
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Danielamut
Nov 2, 2024
Very nice day touring the english countryside - I'm not a fan of tours and only did it because my friend wanted to visit some Cotswolds villages. It definitely exceeded my expectations, mainly due to James, our guide, who made the trip so entertaining with his witty sense of humour. He provided great insights into the history of the places we were seeing and also tips for shops/ restaurants in the area.
The tour was well organised from boarding the coach in London, to timing allocated to explore each of the 3 villages. It didn't feel rushed at all and I can't recommend them enough.
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Louis_g
Oct 30, 2024
Fabulous trip - It was such an amazing trip. Ava was so much fun and had so much knowledge of the area. Neil was the best driver I’ve had on tours. We loved our experience.
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Daniel_f
Oct 27, 2024
Amazing English Countryside Tour - Great tour and great way to see the English countryside! Highly recommend doing it this way, no driving/parking issues and truly get to see the spectacular sights.
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Kennethbc6423ow
Oct 27, 2024
When in London, visit the Cotswolds. - James was our tour guide, and Paul was our driver. The motor coach was clean, comfortable and spacious. James was pleasant and engaging, he is clearly very knowledgeable about the history of the places we visited, and he was very entertaining. We felt as if we were being looked after as we listened, learned and saw. James answered our questions. We all enjoyed having James as our guide and highly recommend him to anyone. He also has a pleasant sense of humor.
Our driver, Paul, was excellent. Not only did we feel safe, but also were we impressed by his skills in maneuvering a large motor coach in very tight parking spots and on narrow roads.
Our trip to the Cotswolds was a wonderful addition to our trip to London and an excursion I would highly recommend. The tour company was well organized, and we enjoyed our optional 2 course lunch at the Swan Hotel.
We visited 3 towns offering ample opportunities to see interesting sights and explore the shops. The shop keepers were pleasant, friendly and welcoming.
This is a great day trip I would highly recommend.
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Coastal02018854527
Oct 27, 2024
A beautiful day - James and Paul were wonderful and very helpful with my elderly grandmother who was in a wheelchair. We had a wonderful trip!
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306anthonyi
Oct 27, 2024
A must excursion when visiting London - James and Paul were absolutely wonderful. This exceeded our expectations. James was very informative and provided many facts and stories of London and the English countryside and villages. Highly recommend this for anyone looking for a true English countryside excursion. Thank you James and Paul!
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Fyrfytrdan
Oct 27, 2024
Cotswold English Countryside Tour - Great way to see the English countryside, Cotswold with lunch. James our guide and Paul our driver were excellent. James humor was great and historical information was awesome. Highly recommend taking this tour and ask for James!!
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Rakhie_a
Nov 6, 2024
Really amazing trip - Really amazing trip. We got such a nice guide and a driver. It was really good and I enjoyed a lot. The food was also good.
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812leonardoo
Oct 27, 2024
A place to remember - Pretty good trip, with a good guidance from James and Paul, the driver, a lot of good jokes and very interesting facts about the places we went too.
The only downside for me is the last stop of the trip to Stow-On-The-Wolds, that is the least interesting village from cotswolds and with less things to do, and it is the place we stay more time on the tour (2 hours). For me to improve this trip and reach 5 stars they just need to change the stop time at this place and increase the time on the others, or just find another village with more options for the tourists
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B6130xmsallyb
Oct 27, 2024
A day out to the Cotswolds - James is very informative and helpful. He has a great sense of humour. Thank you James and Paul for the lovely day out to the Cotswolds.
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