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Cotswolds Villages: Full-Day Small-Group Tour from Oxford for Unveiling Idyllic English Beauty
4.9
246 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.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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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 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
What's Not Included
- 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 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.
Customer Ratings
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(246 Ratings)
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Q6566fffionam
Aug 28, 2024
Superb trip. - The trip was superb. It covered a lot of ground and the guide/driver Jo was extremely knowledgeable about the locations and history. It was great to visit some spots that weren’t crowded with other tourists. Highly recommended.
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Frances_t
Aug 12, 2024
It was all perfect.Joanne... - It was all perfect.Joanne was perfect, the beauty of the countryside and the villages stunningly beautiful.
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Gregory_p
Aug 11, 2024
Great time! - We had a great time. Joanna was 12/10. She was very friendly and knowledgeable. We hope to see her again. Greg and Jennifer
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Melissacy4088fh
Aug 8, 2024
Fantastic tour of the Cotswolds!! - Jo is an incredible storyteller and took great care of our wonderful group of 7! The villages were absolutely spectacular! We had plenty of opportunities to explore very beautiful and quaint landmarks ranging from lovely cottages, churches, peaceful graveyards, ancient towns, boutique shops, cafes and so much more! We especially loved the ruins at Minster Lovell Hall! The history was so rich with detail and thoroughly explained by our fantastic tour guide, Jo! Thank you so much for this unforgettable experience!! Very recommended tour!
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Lori_r
Aug 6, 2024
Cotswold Gem - Jo was a fantastic guide (and driver)! She was funny and personable and very informative. She brought four different groups together into a cohesive and amiable tour group. I definitely recommend!!
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Gail_k
Aug 4, 2024
Beautiful tour of the countryside. - We enjoyed this full-day tour of the Cotswolds Villages. All of the villages were beautiful and our guide, Jason, pointed out the highlights and had interesting stories to tell. We would have liked more time for lunch in one of the less crowded villages and a little time to look in some of the shops.
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Aliciahr1488xx
Aug 2, 2024
Wonderful full day tour! - Ian took us on a lovely tour and we saw many Cotswold’s locations. He was prompt, friendly and knowledgeable. Fantastic!
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Linda_t
Jul 31, 2024
Experience the Cotswolds! - We had a great experience on the tour of all of the villages. We especially enjoyed Stow on the Wold! Jo was our tour guide and she was so knowledgeable and kind. Would highly recommend this tour
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Kathleen_g
Jul 29, 2024
A wonderful day in the Cotswolds - I had always wanted to see some of the Cotswolds, and this tour was everything I could have hoped for. We saw several small villages that are less overrun with tourists, along with some of the more popular destinations. Our guide Jason was really excellent at weaving the history and culture into a compelling story, and I really liked that it was a small group.
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Louise_g
Aug 1, 2024
Cotswolds beauty - Gorgeous villages. Churches, graveyards, remains of a manor house and more. There is a fair amount of driving with stop to visit quaint places. Its fairly expensive but there were only seven people
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