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Cotswolds Villages: Full-Day Small-Group Tour from Oxford for Unveiling Idyllic English Beauty
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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 and its picturesque English hamlets on this seven-hour small group excursion. The tour is ideal for anyone wishing to explore the Cotswolds from London Paddington or Oxford. Beginning and ending at Oxford railway station, the journey encompasses several key Cotswolds locations, paired with secret treasures typically…
Discover the charm of the Cotswolds and its picturesque English hamlets on this seven-hour small group excursion. The tour is ideal for anyone wishing to explore the Cotswolds from London Paddington or Oxford. Beginning and ending at Oxford railway station, the journey encompasses several key Cotswolds locations, paired with secret treasures typically reserved for the locals. You’ll be cared for by our local expert driver-guide and will travel in one of our cozy vehicles that can accommodate up to eight guests.Â
- 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 guide will meet you outside the front of Oxford Railway Station at the top of the stairs. They will be holding a green sign saying Undiscovered Cotswolds
Oxford can be easily reached by train from London's Paddington and Marylebone railway stations.
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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(269 Ratings)
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Brandon_s
Nov 8, 2024
Amazing tour with a great, friendly guide - We had an amazing tour guide, Jo, who took us all over the Cotswolds giving us lots of history and entertainment along the way. The towns and villages were beautiful and picturesque- just like you see in the movies.
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Sarahjayne_c
Nov 5, 2024
Delightful views with stories for every step of the trip - The Cotswolds is a must for many people for its beauty and natural charm - a charm that Undiscovered Cotswolds enhances with their fabulous guides and stories about each villages (and sites along the way!). My expectation of a 'pretty day out in the countryside' was far exceeded by the fascinating tidbits the guide shared about many places in each village visited - so much so that I found myself googling more about most of the places the moment I got back to my guesthouse! Our guide, Jo, was as charming as the villages - very personable, aware of the different parties within the trips, and always keen to chat. I didn't expect to see even a fraction of what she managed to fit into 7 hours. The owner of the tour company was also extremely helpful before the tour itself, helping me to get the reservation changed where I had been unable to do so directly through Viator. I would do this tour again in a heartbeat just for the knowledge demonstrated by the guide and the way everyone went above and beyond - a rarity nowadays! Thank you for making the Cotwolds trip so warm, inviting, interesting, and all-round fun! It's the best organised tour I've done in 16 years of solo travels!
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Carolyneh109
Oct 30, 2024
Cotswolds Villages Full-Day Small-Group Tour from Oxford - Jo made our day in the Cotswolds a memorable one. She is very knowledgeable and patient. She went above and beyond with showing us the beautiful villages, and entertaining our questions. Her teaching background was evident and helpful. We highly recommend this tour and Jo!
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Sara_h
Oct 25, 2024
Beautiful Cotswold - Ian was a great guide and had great infor about all the towns we visited. We had a beautiful autumn day to see all the great villages. Much better than trying to see these on our own
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Piyaliw2024
Oct 18, 2024
Great Cotswolds experience - The autumn scenery was beautiful and it was a lovely sunny day. We went to out of the way spots we’d never had found on our own! We were a small group, guided brilliantly by Jo. She was so articulate, friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommended.
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Maureenmv4497sr
Oct 8, 2024
Best day tour ever. - We had a fantastic tour despite the overcast skies and a bit of drizzle. It didn’t impact the tour at all. We enjoyed Andy’s vast knowledge of the history of the area and his many anecdotes about the past. He was an excellent tour guide.
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Charliesl5806rf
Oct 6, 2024
Fantabulous Cotswold tour!! - Ian did a fantastic job helping us explore the Cotswolds. He shared great stories about historical events at each location. His lunch recommendation at a local pub was perfect. Must do trip.
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Valerie_k
Oct 6, 2024
The beauty of the Cotswolds - Lovely day spent in one of my bucket list destinations. Andrew was informative and gave us the history of this beautiful part of the country on each of the individual stops along the way. He was kind enough to drop us off at our hotel at the end of the day.
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Escape50240387640
Oct 4, 2024
Loved it! - Great itinerary, plenty of time to see it all. Guide was great, didn't talk too much but knew plenty. The trip took us to several villages, we walked around got the gist of each time longer in others, had lunch with plenty of recommendations from the driver.
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Backpackandcamera12
Oct 4, 2024
A perfect way to see the Cotswolds - I cannot recommend Ian’s tour enough. Started with a very easy pick up at Oxford station, then we headed into the Cotswolds. We had a great mix of time to explore ourselves, and group walks around the villages. Ian always had wonderful recommendations on what to see/try/eat. We also got to see a great blend of the more well known villages and the hidden gems. Having seen how others drive in the cotswolds, I was very glad to be in such skilled hands (and glad I wasn’t driving). Overall I cannot recommend this tour enough. I will be recommending to family and friends, and will be back for more.
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