Day 1:

Your day starts by visiting one of the oldest sites in the Cotswolds, Rollright Stones. These neolithic standing stones predate Stonehenge!! You will discover the folklore surrounding this site & try your hand at the ancient art of dowsing. We will then travel onto the gloriously peaceful village  of Adlestrop, linked to two famous writers. Edward Thomas’s poem about the village epitomises the Cotswolds. Even a hundred years on, his description of this sleepy village is apt. You will wander down the village lanes & marvel at the peace & tranquillity. This village is also connected to one of our most celebrated novelists, here you will uncover the association between this beautiful village & Jane Austen. 

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Or next stop is the highest market town in the Gloucestershire Cotswolds, Stow on the Wold. Famous for its market square filled with independent shops & cafes, you can wander and immerse yourself in the towns fabulous history. Visit the town stocks & Tolkien's door, or even have a quick pint at England's oldest inn. ​Taking a wonderful scenic drive we will arrive at the gorgeous village of Stanton. Here you will see thatched cottages, visit a wonderful church & often hear the clip clop of horse’s hooves along the main street.

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After all your exploring you will no doubt be ready for lunch so we will head to Broadway. This beautiful large village with its treelined street & lots of independent stores, restaurants & cafe's. Ideal for a genteel stroll & a little retail therapy. Or relax on the village green with a picnic from the local deli if the sun is shinning.  

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We will travel onto visit the charming town of Chipping Campden where you can wander along the narrow main street enjoying the architectural delights of the homes & store fronts. You can visit a Cotswolds ‘Wool’ church, see the ruins of a once outstanding manor, admire beautifully crafted buildings.

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Lastly we will head to our secret village, off the main tourist trail, with thatched cottages & a wonderful little café with cakes baked by locals. It is the perfect way to end your first day exploring the Cotswolds.

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DAY 2: 

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Ready for another great day exploring? You are in for a treat! Your first stop of the day, is the beautiful village of Snowshill. This picture perfect village was once a wedding gift for a Queen. Walk along the quiet streets, peak over the wall into the manor house, make sure you have your camera ready to snap all the pretty cottages lining the village street.

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Driving through the hills we will head to the village of Lower Slaughter. Walk along a street often voted 'the most romantic' in England, see the beautiful water mill & admire the pretty village homes.

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Next we will visit one of the most famous villages in the North Cotswolds, Bourton on the Water. Wander along the river, crossing little stone bridges. This is the perfect stop for morning coffee where you can spend time watching the world go by or exploring the little stores.

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Now we are nearing lunch time, we will head to the fabulous hillside town of Burford. Classed as one of the 'Gateway's to the Cotswolds' Explore this quirky town, where the houses, shops & pubs all seem to lean & bend their way up the hill, as you wander soak up the ambience & enjoy lunch. 

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In the afternoon we will head to the incredibly pretty village of Bibury. Famous around the world for its beautiful row of cottages. Enjoy a circular walk around the nature reserve, look out for brown trout in the crystal clear waters & have your camera ready as you stroll past these beautiful cottages.

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Our last stop of the day is the tranquil village of Upper Slaughter. Find out why the residents here are 'doubly-thankful', take a stroll down the hill to the village centre for the perfect photo opportunity.

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