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Cotswolds Villages: Full-Day Small-Group Tour from Oxford for Unveiling Idyllic English Beauty
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274 Ratings
Oxfordshire
Embark on a full-day small-group tour from Oxford to explore the picturesque Cotswolds villages. Discover hidden gems and local favorites while enjoying the idyllic English beauty of the region.
Embark on a full-day small-group tour from Oxford to explore the picturesque Cotswolds villages. Discover hidden gems and local favorites while enjoying the idyllic English beauty of the region.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Oxford - Gather outside Oxford train station at 10am.
- Wilkinson Hall Limited - A charming village with thatched cottages and stunning landscapes, away from the tourist crowds. Home to several famous figures and future royalty.
- Stow-on-the-Wold Market Square - Once the heart of the wool trade in the Cotswolds. Enjoy time to explore…
- Oxford - Gather outside Oxford train station at 10am.
- Wilkinson Hall Limited - A charming village with thatched cottages and stunning landscapes, away from the tourist crowds. Home to several famous figures and future royalty.
- Stow-on-the-Wold Market Square - Once the heart of the wool trade in the Cotswolds. Enjoy time to explore honey-coloured buildings, cosy pubs, narrow streets, unique shops, and quaint tea rooms.
- Lower Slaughter Museum - Visit the picturesque village of Lower Slaughter, renowned as one of the most romantic spots in the Northern Cotswolds, surrounded by breathtaking countryside. Larger vehicles are not permitted.
- Bourton on the Water - Next, visit Bourton-on-the-Water, often voted one of England’s prettiest villages and known as the ‘Venice of the Cotswolds’. Enjoy free time to explore its many attractions, shops, restaurants, and tea rooms, and have lunch.
- Burford Library - Travel through enchanting Cotswold villages to Burford, known as the ‘Gateway to the Cotswolds’. This iconic town features one of the region’s most beautiful and ancient churches, rich with stories.
- St Mary’s Church - Journey through the stunning Windrush Valley, visiting hidden villages like Swinbrook, one of the most secluded spots and home to the infamous Mitford Sisters.
- Minster Lovell Hall & Dovecote - A tour highlight featuring Cotswold stone and thatched roofs, and known as the region’s most haunted village. Famous for the ruins of its 15th-century hall, owned by the Lovell family. A true hidden gem!
What's Included
- Knowledgeable, local driver-guide
- Transport by modern, comfortable air-conditioned minivan
- Small-group tour of the Cotswolds
- Knowledgeable, local driver-guide
- Transport by modern, comfortable air-conditioned minivan
- Small-group tour of the Cotswolds
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
Discover the charm of the Cotswolds with its picturesque English villages on this seven-hour small group tour. Ideal for those wishing to explore the Cotswolds from either London Paddington or Oxford, the tour begins and ends at Oxford train station. It includes visits to many of the Cotswolds’ main attractions, along with hidden treasures typically…
Discover the charm of the Cotswolds with its picturesque English villages on this seven-hour small group tour. Ideal for those wishing to explore the Cotswolds from either London Paddington or Oxford, the tour begins and ends at Oxford train station. It includes visits to many of the Cotswolds’ main attractions, along with hidden treasures typically enjoyed only by locals. Guests will be guided by our experienced local driver-guide and travel in one of our comfortable vehicles, accommodating up to seven passengers. As the smallest small group tour available, we have exclusive access to villages that other Cotswolds small group tour companies cannot visit.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum age is 5 years
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
Location
Oxford Railway Station
Park End Street
Your driver guide will meet you in the pick up area outside the front of Oxford Railway Station. Waiting is not allowed in the pick up area so they will arrive 5 minutes before the tour starts and will be standing with the Mercedes minibus holding a green sign saying Undiscovered Cotswolds.
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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(274 Ratings)
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Y8533immarcelod
Jan 12, 2025
The best option to visit the Costwolds. - The tour is excellent. Your guide has an excellent predisposition, knows the Costwolds and will make you live the best experience. If you don’t have a car this is the best option. You will know the most charming villages pub, history, you will have time to tour, shop, take pictures. The tour is in English but if you don’t speak the language you can stroll and strive so you can understand the explanation. It was a right decision and an amazing day
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V9812tqrosac
Jan 10, 2025
Excellent small group tour for a taste of Cotswold - Our driver/guide Jo was fantastic. She shared many historical facts and threw in bits about Tolkien and other people who worked from or resided in the village. We stopped at about 5-7 locations (i lost count) and had sufficient time at each village to explore on our own.
We went to one of Jo’s recommended lunch locations, and it was perfect!
Since it was so cold and there weren’t as many tourists at each village, I appreciated that Jo drove around alleys to give us a flavor and a lay of the land. Also she pointed out the good WCs for my elderly parents, including the cleanest WC inside a church. Thanks, Jo!
We stopped at a variety of quaint and picturesque villages. The backroads through some of the areas were exactly the type of exploration we were seeking. Our bonus stop was our favorite — the remnants of a 12th century home that was taken down and moved. We could see why this was the perfect backdrop for music videos and special events.
The 7-hours went by quickly. Note for the Shakespeare fans — we did not go to Stratford Upon Avon.
I would highly recommend this tour.
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871leahg
Jan 7, 2025
Wonderful tour - Great way to see the Cotswolds. Ian is a very knowledgable and friendly guide! Very comfortable to be taken around the various villages.
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Kishan
Jan 5, 2025
Amazing day trip of the Cotswolds! Highly recommend! - Had a great trip! Ian was a very good guide and the tour was set out very well, plenty of free time to explore and quite nice to do a mix of smaller and popular villages. Also the fact it's a small group of 7 makes it a much more intimate experience.
Thanks for a great day!
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Mary_z
Dec 18, 2024
Best experience - We have a very good experience and I deeply appreciate the kindness of taking us to many places that I never thought and explaining the stories of each place. Thank you very much!
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Keiko_s
Dec 15, 2024
Jo is the best guide! - Jo was so friendly and nice that I felt at ease from the time she picked us up. She was so knowledgeable of all the history of the sites and explained well while we traveled. I think she made the trip fun and educational. She even dropped me off at where I was staying.
It was a wonderful excursion.
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U6399fzlaural
Dec 13, 2024
A Memorable, Magical Experience Through the Cotswolds! - Absolutely wonderful tour with Jo through the beautiful Cotswolds! We took our tour in mid-December, with Xmas lights and decorations visible everywhere - adding to the magic of the villages! This is an area of the world that we have been looking forward to experiencing, and our tour with Jo from Undiscovered Cotswolds was all we could hope for. She was warm, knowledgeable and professional and provided us with a memorable day. Additionally, we had a few questions prior to the tour date and our correspondence with Ian, the owner was great. You can tell from the back office to the tour guides, that this is a very professionally run company - which is appreciated. We will definitely be taking another tour with them when we return to the UK. I would highly recommend this Cotswolds tour for anyone wanting a full-day immersion and fun in this beautiful area of the UK.
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Laura_l
Dec 12, 2024
Wonderful tour experience! - Absolutely wonderful tour with Jo through the beautiful Cotswolds! This is an area of the world that we have been looking forward to experiencing, and our tour with Jo was all we could hope for. She is warm, knowledgeable and professional and provided us with a memorable day. Additionally, we had questions prior to the tour date and our correspondence with Ian, the owner, was timely and courteous. We will definitely be taking another tour with them when we return to the UK. I would highly recommend this Cotswold tour for anyone wanting a full day immersion and fun in this beautiful area of the UK.
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Experience668818
Dec 11, 2024
Can’t miss the Cotswolds!! - Our Tour Guide Jo was amazing. She had a great history of the Cotswolds & many interesting stories to go along with the history. Our day was raining & very windy, but Jo made the most of it, showing us the villages that were accessible. It is just a beautiful area of the UK, that’s a can’t miss!!
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Svetlozar_t
Nov 30, 2024
Cotswolds little villages on almost a private tour - Great tour guide and many stops in different villages along the way. Plenty of time to walk around on your own to explore the various villages.
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