Cotswold Winter Adventurer
Overview
The Cotswolds is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty which has inspired artists, writers and philosophers for many centuries. Come and discover idyllic English villages, nestling in quiet valleys, small stone thatched cottages, majestic castles and manors, and charming high streets peppered with quaint tea shops and antiques shops. Let us take you on an unforgettable adventure through the stunning scenery, combining the best of the North and South Cotswolds.
Inclusions
- Bottled water
- Beverages
- Blue Badge guide
- Live commentary on board
- Transport in comfortable Mercedes minibus
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: St Mary's Church, Church Place, Bampton OX18 2LY England
Our first stop is in the charming market town of Bampton, famed for being the location for the village scenes in Downton Abbey. Time to visit pretty St Marys Church and see the cottages and houses which featured in this popular TV series:
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Kelmscott Manor, Off A417 Lechlade, Kelmscott GL7 3HJ England
We then continue our drive, passing through Kelmscott, the home of the Arts and Crafts founder, William Morris.
Stop At: Arlington Row, Awkward Hill, Bibury GL7 5NJ England
Our journey from Kelmscott takes us through the old market town of Lechlade and some pretty Cotswold stone villages to idyllic Bibury. Enjoy walking around the 17th century cottages, water meadow and trout farm.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Church of St Peter & St Paul, The Church of St. Peter & St. Paul Market Place, Northleach GL54 3HL England
Heading through the Coln Valley we travel through a succession of stone hamlets, hidden valleys and remarkable scenery, before arriving in the historic wool town of Northleach, with its impressive Perpendicular church.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Bourton on the Water, High St, Bourton-on-the-Water GL54 2AP England
We then head into the North Cotswolds and visit Bourton-on-the-Water, the Venice of the Cotswolds. Enjoy a stroll along the beautiful River Windrush or visit the model village or vintage car museum.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Stow-on-the-Wold Market Square, Stow-on-the-Wold England
A short drive take us to Stow-on-the-Wold, the highest town in the Cotswolds. Enjoy browsing around the quaint antiques shops, boutiques and charming cafes or visit the fine St Edwards Church.
Duration: 45 minutes
Pass By: Blenheim Palace, Woodstock OX20 1PP England
We return to Oxford via the bustling market town of Chipping Norton, passing finally through Woodstock, the site of magnificent Blenheim Palace.
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: St Mary's Church, Church Place, Bampton OX18 2LY England
Our first stop is in the charming market town of Bampton, famed for being the location for the village scenes in Downton Abbey. Time to visit pretty St Marys Church and see the cottages and houses which featured in this popular TV series:
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Kelmscott Manor, Off A417 Lechlade, Kelmscott GL7 3HJ England
We then continue our drive, passing through Kelmscott, the home of the Arts and Crafts founder, William Morris.
Stop At: Arlington Row, Awkward Hill, Bibury GL7 5NJ England
Our journey from Kelmscott takes us through the old market town of Lechlade and some pretty Cotswold stone villages to idyllic Bibury. Enjoy walking around the 17th century cottages, water meadow and trout farm.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Church of St Peter & St Paul, The Church of St. Peter & St. Paul Market Place, Northleach GL54 3HL England
Heading through the Coln Valley we travel through a succession of stone hamlets, hidden valleys and remarkable scenery, before arriving in the historic wool town of Northleach, with its impressive Perpendicular church.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Bourton on the Water, High St, Bourton-on-the-Water GL54 2AP England
We then head into the North Cotswolds and visit Bourton-on-the-Water, the Venice of the Cotswolds. Enjoy a stroll along the beautiful River Windrush or visit the model village or vintage car museum.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Stow-on-the-Wold Market Square, Stow-on-the-Wold England
A short drive take us to Stow-on-the-Wold, the highest town in the Cotswolds. Enjoy browsing around the quaint antiques shops, boutiques and charming cafes or visit the fine St Edwards Church.
Duration: 45 minutes
Pass By: Blenheim Palace, Woodstock OX20 1PP England
We return to Oxford via the bustling market town of Chipping Norton, passing finally through Woodstock, the site of magnificent Blenheim Palace.
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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December 2022
Isabel’s knowledge and explanation was amazing. It was a small and relax tour. A pleasant drive, thanks to the driver, David. Fully recommend this tour
Isabel’s knowledge and explanation was amazing. It was a small and relax tour. A pleasant drive, thanks to the driver, David. Fully recommend this tourAngela_G
February 2023
Isabelle and David were fantastic guides. Full of interesting information, they both ensured our trip through the Cotswold was memorable. The Cotswold in February was surprisingly beautiful. The early spring flowers were stunning with the added bonus of slightly fewer crowds. Thanks for a great d...
Isabelle and David were fantastic guides. Full of interesting information, they both ensured our trip through the Cotswold was memorable. The Cotswold in February was surprisingly beautiful. The early spring flowers were stunning with the added bonus of slightly fewer crowds. Thanks for a great day. We can't wait to come back.Dreamer713311
April 2023
We had a great tour with our guide, Isabel. The group was small, and the vehicle was comfortable with plenty of space and window views. Isabel had such a pleasant and engaging voice. We enjoyed listening to all that she had to share about the Cotswolds. She was well-versed in the history of each ...
We had a great tour with our guide, Isabel. The group was small, and the vehicle was comfortable with plenty of space and window views. Isabel had such a pleasant and engaging voice. We enjoyed listening to all that she had to share about the Cotswolds. She was well-versed in the history of each site, and gave us tips and historical/entertainment references along the way. The tour was well-paced with enough time at each stop to get outside, walk around, take photos, purchase food, and then enough time to sit in the car between stops. We felt like we had a small genuine experience at each stop.vatripper434
March 2023
Sorry for the late review but this tour was so good, I couldn't skip posting a review. We took the Cotswold Adventurer tour in Fall 2022. We wanted to see the Cotswold countryside but were having a hard time finding a good way to see the most without renting a car since public transit isn't ide...
Sorry for the late review but this tour was so good, I couldn't skip posting a review. We took the Cotswold Adventurer tour in Fall 2022. We wanted to see the Cotswold countryside but were having a hard time finding a good way to see the most without renting a car since public transit isn't ideal for this sort of itinerary. We hunted around for good local tours and felt so lucky to find Cotswold Exploring. This is a fantastic local small-vehicle tour company that specializes in tours around Oxford and the Cotswolds and we had a great day with them. They picked us up in Oxford and we were off to Bampton, which is a small village featured in Downton Abbey but is hard to get to on its own. David was a very friendly driver and Isobel gave lots of great context as to what we were seeing along the way. We made our way to Bibury, Winchcombe, and Stow-on-the-Wold during our big day but the tour was never rushed and David and Isobel always wanted to know if there was something we were interested in or if we wanted a little extra time at a particular town or coffee shop. Even driving from town to town proved interesting as David could navigate the smaller roads unavailable to big tour buses and Isobel could point out local items of interest from historic pubs to celebrity estates in the area. We really did have a great day and covered a lot of ground with Cotswold Exploring. If you prefer a better experience than being bussed around with large tour groups and appreciate supporting a good local business, definitely give Cotswold Exploring a try. We're very grateful for the experience!Jillian P
March 2023
Isabelle and David were an amazing team, professional and knowledgeable in every way. They ran the day like clockwork without a snag of any kind and were informative, friendly, and full of great suggestions for where to get a bite, etc, whenever we had time to walk around some of the villages. I’...
Isabelle and David were an amazing team, professional and knowledgeable in every way. They ran the day like clockwork without a snag of any kind and were informative, friendly, and full of great suggestions for where to get a bite, etc, whenever we had time to walk around some of the villages. I’ve taken many day trips with tour guides in the past and this team ranks was among the very best!Kim_P
March 2023
What an informative and lovely trip to the Cotswolds! Owner Isabel assisted us promptly via email days before when we realized our train from London had been cancelled.. She recommended an alternative bus to Oxford. Her husband David, the driver, arrived on time and really knew the roads, includi...
What an informative and lovely trip to the Cotswolds! Owner Isabel assisted us promptly via email days before when we realized our train from London had been cancelled.. She recommended an alternative bus to Oxford. Her husband David, the driver, arrived on time and really knew the roads, including how to avoid an accident ahead. Tour guide Tabby could answer all of our curious questions and filled us in on things we didn't even think to ask. The countryside is picturesque and we had time to stop for photos and lunch. We had a pleasant day enjoying the Cotswolds!