Cotswolds Lunch Experience: Scenic Rural Beauty and Traditional English Cuisine Day Trip from London
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1,018 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.
Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
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.
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • 2-course lunch in the heart of the Cotswolds
  • Transport by air-conditioned coach (maximum 50 people)
What's Not Included
  • 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 for a splendid two-course meal in a classic English hotel restaurant.

  • Children under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult
  • Please note: on rare occasions the lunch venue may change due to availability.
  • Due to closure of the coach park in Bourton-on-the-water we won’t be visiting this village but instead extra time will be spent in other 3 villages.
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.

Customer Ratings
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Melissahc1884ig
Jun 22, 2024
Lovely Day in the Countryside - This was an excellent all-day outing from Premium Tours, mostly because of the guide, Eugene (and great driver, whose name sadly escapes me) whose wit, energy, knowledge, and skill in shepherding a large group was appreciated. A blustery day in historic Burford, bucolic Bibury (with a quick nice 2-course lunch at the Swan Hotel) and Stow was a great addition to our London visit.
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Marilyn_d
Jun 22, 2024
It was great. Clive and Robert made it interesting. It was a long day with added heavy traffic but totally worth it! - The oldest pub, the villages, countryside and lunch was nicely presented but the ravioli were way over done and tough. Dessert was fine.
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Larry_c
Jun 22, 2024
Wonderful! - Robert the driver and Clive the guide were rock stars. The Cotswold is a myst see. Very enjoyable experience!
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Janet_s
Jun 21, 2024
Charming Exploration Through the Cotswolds - Eugene and our bus driver were top notch! We sailed along through the countryside with some ante dotes regarding the history of the villages we visited.
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Kari
Jun 20, 2024
Book this trip now - This trip was absolutely worth the money. I could have spent days in each town, but since we were staying in London for less than a week, this was a great way to experience some of Cotswolds best. Zach was a great driver, and Zozo was a wealth of knowledge. Even while leaving London and in between each town, he had history, interesting stories, and funny jokes for all of it. I truly appreciated the journey. (Side note: Don't get left behind. Plan extra time to get to the bus.)
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Anthony_p
Jun 17, 2024
Awesome - Great trip. Host was excellent and super knowledgeable of English history. Lunch was better then we expected.
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Sharon_c
Jun 19, 2024
Like being in another world - Experiencing the beautiful country. Everyone is so polite and welcoming. Our tour guide was extremely informative.
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Ann_l
Jun 21, 2024
Memorable but rushed - The locations were very memorable but unfortunately we felt very rushed at each location. I believe the lunch is not necessary as it was just ok and it would give us more time to explore and shop in each location. The driver Joan and the tour director Eugene were excellent.
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Karen_w
Jun 20, 2024
Nonsense - Our guide was uninformative. This excursion was way too long and we had no idea why we were there. The destinations were not interesting and the lunch was really lame.
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Courtney_s
Jun 17, 2024
Lovely, but too much time driving! - The tour guide and bus driver were very professional, friendly and helpful! The bus was comfortable and clean. Unfortunately there was an accident on the highway on our drive out to the Cotswolds, slowing us down. So I'm not sure if that was the reason why we only had about an hour at the first village, or not. For the second village we had about 2 hours to eat lunch and then get out and walk around the second village, which was very, very small. And then for the third village we also had only 1 hour to visit. Overall, I felt that I wanted more time to leisurely walk around and take in the stunning scenery and also shop in the country shops. There was too much time spent driving I felt, but that might just be all the organizers can due due to distances and geography. The restaurant was lovely and the food was good! :) It left me wanting more, so I will absolutely be back in my own car!
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