A day in the Cotswolds
The Cotswolds are rural England at its best, and a day spent exploring the ancient, honey-colored limestone villages of Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire, set amongst rolling sheep-dotted hills, stone-walled fields and country inns is simply magical.
Area
England
Type
Art & Architecture
Grade
Standard
Who
Adults
Teens
Difficulty
Leisurely
Duration
Full Day
After being picked up at your hotel, you�ll be driven by one of our top hand-picked Blue Badge Guides into deepest Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire to find out what makes the Cotswolds so special.
Depending on your interests, you'll be able to customize where you would like to go, but highlights include the famous thatched cottages of Bourton on the Water, Upper and Lower Slughter, Burford and Bibury. In between these gorgeous thirteenth-century villages are ancient rural landscapes, rolling hills, sheep grazing in stone-walled fields and babbling streams.
The best recommendation is having lunch in an ancient pub, and there are also fabulous antique shops and gardens to visit if you are interested. A trip into the Cotswolds is simply memorable, and a wonderful window to the past.
Recommended Hotels Nearby
A selection of luxury hotel options in the area, handpicked and recommended by our travel specialists.
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View AccommodationLucknam Park
Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa, offers unspoiled country house living at its very best. Elegant and distinguished the hotel offers luxury accommodation and Michelin starred dinning at the Park restaurant or a more relaxed meal in The Brasserie.
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View AccommodationBelmond Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons, A Belmond Hotel, Oxfordshire
Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons is a 15th century manor house, located in the picture perfect Oxfordshire village of Great Milton near Oxford. With Raymond Blanc's amazing cuisine, the hotel is simply one of Britain's best rural gastronomic retreats.
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View AccommodationDormy House Hotel
Dormy House is a quintessentially English hotel. A lovingly renovated 17th century farm house that blends country chic with log fires and original panelling. Located moments from the village of Broadway this is the perfect base to explore the Cotswolds.
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View AccommodationLords Of The Manor Hotel
Situated in one of England’s prettiest villages, The Slaughters Manor House is a beautiful 17th Century manor house which combines contemporary interiors with country charm, attentive service and one of the most acclaimed restaurants in the Cotswolds.
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View AccommodationThe Lygon Arms
Reading like a Who’s Who of British history, The Lygon Arms has played host to Charles I and Oliver Cromwell as well as Prince Philip, and its winding staircases, wooden beams and leaded windows offer a cozy base from which to explore the Cotswolds.
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View AccommodationRosewood London
In the very center of the city, Rosewood London is within walking distance to Covent Garden and many other London landmarks. The grand Edwardian building is a sight to behold, and once inside, guests will feel at home in this stylish London residence.
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View AccommodationThe Bath Priory
Offering a tranquil haven within walking distance of Bath’s honeyed stone terraces, the Bath Priory welcomes guests as if to the home of a friend, albeit a friend with an award-winning restaurant and L’Occitane spa housed in Georgian grandeur.
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View AccommodationThe Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa
Perfectly located in historic Bath, the Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa is a sophisticated urban retreat blending period Georgian charm and modern luxury. Its secret gardens, award-winning spa and fine hospitality make the Royal Crescent our top pick in Bath.
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View AccommodationTemple Guiting Manor & Barns
The exclusive Temple Guiting Manor is a true hidden gem, perfectly placed in the heart of the Cotswolds. Steeped in history, the privately-owned estate has been lovingly restored into an intimate and stylish rural retreat with thoroughly modern amenities
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