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cotswolds bucket list tour
7-hour Private Cotswolds Tour exploring
8 amazing locations!
Explore 8 amazing Cotswolds locations. You will visit all the 6 locations covered in the 6-hour Famous Cotswolds Tour, Lower Slaughter, Bourton on the Water, Upper Slaughter, Snowshill, Broadway & Stanton along with two more!
The Cotswolds Bucket List Tour visits 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. Travel on to the nearby hidden 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.
Next you will visit the most famous village in the 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. Travel down narrow country lanes to find the picture-perfect villages of Upper Slaughter & Lower Slaughter. Heading through the hills you will visit the gorgeous village of Snowshill, before stopping for lunch in Broadway. Broadway with its beautiful treelined street & lots of independent eateries & shops is the ideal venue for a snack or more extensive meal. The last stop of the day is the quintessential 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.
The Locations you will get out & explore on this Cotswolds tour!
Rollright Stone Circle
Visit the Cotswolds very own version of Stonehenge! This site is set up high on the Cotswolds ridge line, affording amazing views across Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire & Warwickshire. You will discover the fascinating folklore linked to these stones, along with trying the ancient art of dowsing to find 'ley-lines'
Adlestrop
This hidden gem of a village is off the main tourist trail but hides two fabulous literary links. The first is to one of the UK's most celebrated poets, Edward Thomas. The second link is to the wonderful Jane Austen. Walk in her footsteps through a village unchanged by the passage of time.
Bourton on the Water
Often referred to as 'The Venice of the Cotswolds'. This lively village has lots of little stone bridges crossing over the River Windrush. Explore the independent stores, local perfumery, have a morning coffee or visit the 'model village'
Lower Slaughter
A small but perfectly formed village, filled with tiny cottages huddled next to the river. See a beautiful manor house, visit the fabulous old water mill, discover for yourself why this has been voted one of the most romantic streets in England
Upper Slaughter
A doubly thankful village, one of only 13 in the UK. Discover why this village is so special. You may even get to spot a flock of Cotswolds lions! Don't worry they don't bite : )
Snowshill
One of our favourite little villages! Snowshill is as pretty as a postcard, with the church in the village centre & cottages huddled against the hillside, make sure you have your camera ready!
Broadway
Time for lunch & a little retail therapy. We stop in the beautiful village of Broadway where there is a huge selection of places to eat. Or if the weather is nice, why not grab a sandwich & relax on the wide village green soaking up the sunshine.
Stanton
We will head to the gorgeous village of Stanton! Here you will have time to wander through the streets admiring the Cotswolds architecture & even see some rare, thatched cottages. Learn the villages usual history with your guide on hand to share a story or two!
Our Story
Lucy & Richard Lambert, run an award-winning guided tour company specialising in creating memorable day trips around the Cotswolds.
Cotswolds Guided Tours is designed by local husband & wife team, who love where they live & have a passion for the region, they call home. Sharing the famous villages, the hidden gems, travelling down quiet country lanes & revealing the quirky history that makes this part of England so special.
Having achieved over 800, 5* reviews in 5 years they have met thousands of guests from around the world. Their unrivalled customer service & thoughtfully curated tours have ensured guests finish their day, happy, fulfilled & full of wonderful memories.
Tours can accommodate up to 7 guests, luggage storage available, hotel collection from the North Cotswolds or rail station is included in the tour price. Child safety seats available on request. Lots of free time for self-exploration. Maps of locations provided. Live & entertaining microphone commentary as guests travel. Carefully curated routes to ensure guests spend the minimum amount of time in transit & the maximum amount of time out exploring the villages.
Extra Information
Tour Price - £475 Per vehicle for up to 7 guests
This 7-hour Cotswolds tour is priced at £475 for up to 7 guests. Tour includes collection & return from your North Cotswolds accommodation or if you are arriving by train from London, Oxford or Reading we can collect you from
Moreton in Marsh railway station. Tour price does not include lunch / refreshments
Tour Itinerary
This tour visits 8 wonderful Cotswolds villages
you will have free time to explore at each stop:
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1. Rollright Stone Circle - 25 minutes
2. Adlestrop - 25 minutes
3. Lower Slaughter - 25 minutes
4. Bourton on the Water - 50 minutes
5. Upper Slaughter - 15 minutes
6. Snowshill - 20 minutes
7. Broadway, this is the lunch stop location
where you will have 90 minutes
8. Stanton - 35 minutes
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Times at each stop have been designed based on the size of the villages. Tiny villages have less time & larger stops
you have more time to explore. You will enjoy live commentary on route to each location from your driver guide, along with maps at each stop highlighting points of interest.
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Important: If you are staying in Broadway & still want to take this tour
we can swap the lunch stop in Broadway for Stow on the Wold
Tour Collection Points
FREE COLLECTION POINTS
Moreton in Marsh
Moreton in Marsh Railway Station for guests arriving by train
Stow on the Wold
Bourton on the Water
Broadway
Chipping Campden
Chipping Norton
ADDITIONAL COLLECTION POINTS WITH AN EXTRA CHARGE
Burford - £30 each way
Cheltenham - £40 each way
Winchcombe - £35 each way
Stratford Upon Avon - extra £40 each way
Cirencester - £40 each way
Banbury - £40 each way