Private Day Tour in Cotswolds: A Blend of Idyllic Villages & Famous Towns
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Southampton
Experience the beauty of the Cotswolds on a private day tour, exploring idyllic villages and famous towns. Enjoy the freedom to customize your itinerary and spend as much time as you like in each place.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Bibury - We will depart from Southampton and will drive for approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
    It’s easy to see why William Morris called Bibury ‘The most beautiful village in England’
  • wonderful stone buildings strung out along the banks of the River Coln.

Bibury is most famous for Arlington Row which even appears on the inside cover of UK passports!

  • Bourton-on-the-Water - Otherwise known as the ‘Venice of the Cotswolds’ Bourton-on-the-Water is one of the most famous Cotswolds towns, and is regularly voted one of the prettiest villages in England. There is plenty to see and do with a wealth of attractions, shops, restaurants and tea rooms.
  • Lower Slaughter - The word Slaughter comes from the old English word for ‘miry place’. However, don’t let the name deceive you as this village is considered to be one of the prettiest villages in the Northern Cotswolds and is set in the most amazing countryside. Lower Slaughter has also been voted as the most romantic village in the country.
  • Stow-on-the-Wold - Stow-on-the-Wold is one of the prettiest towns in Gloucestershire steeped in history and built by the Normans, it combines honey-coloured buildings, cosy pubs, narrow streets, interesting shops and tiny tea rooms.

We will have time for lunch here in a local pub or tea room.

  • Burford - Burford’s famous High Street sweeps downhill towards the River Windrush, with an unbroken line of ancient houses and shops, as well as a medieval bridge and an impressive church. Burford is known for its shopping
  • particularly antiques
  • and for the wide variety of restaurants, pubs and teashops.
  • Minster Lovell - This pretty village on the River Windrush boasts plenty of Cotswold stone and thatched roofs, as well as holding the title of being the region’s most haunted village. Minster Lovell is perhaps best known the ruins of its 15th century hall, owned by generations of the Lovell family.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

A private driving tour through the Cotswolds offers unparalleled liberty and adaptability to customize your journey according to your desires. This excursion includes a suggested itinerary that harmoniously blends the tranquility of lesser-known villages with the well-known towns of the Cotswolds, presenting a comprehensive picture of the region’s charm. Since the tour is private, the duration of the stay at each location can be customized according to your preference. We are extremely accommodating and delighted to alter the itinerary on the day itself based on your wishes.

Location
City Cruise Terminal
Herbert Walker Avenue
If you are arriving by cruise please provide information on your cruise ship
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Lora
Nov 25, 2023
Outstanding and knowledge service - Hi Ian, I wanted to extend my heartfelt thanks for the incredible service and expertise you provided during our recent trip. Your wealth of knowledge and engaging storytelling truly made our journey unforgettable. Your passion and warmth added immensely to our experience. Thank you for making our trip so remarkable. Regards Jing
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Kimberly_s
Nov 11, 2023
Cotswolds at it best!! - Ian was such a great guide! Very friendly and informative. We will definitely be getting in touch with him when we come back.
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D5062tysandrac
Aug 25, 2023
day in the cotswolds - We had a very wonderful day in the cotswolds in July 2023. Our guide was Ian. He was very informative and we explored the cotswolds at a leisurely pace and enjoyed a fish and chip lunch at one of the local restaurants. We recommend this tour- great value and absolutely worth seeing. everything was A1. Chony family from Canada
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