Hemmelig Cotswolds-tur fra Stratford-on-Avon eller Moreton-in-Marsh
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Oplev den 'hemmelige' side af Cotswolds med en lokal guide i en lille og venlig gruppe på op til 16 personer. På vores Secret Cotswolds tur, vil vi udforske billed-postkort Cotswold byer og landsbyer - men ikke de berømte "optaget" dem! Flygt fra folkemængden af "honeypot" destinationer i Cotswolds og udforske fantastiske, roligere steder, væk fra den sædvanlige turist sti. Samt bedre kendt Burford og Broadway, vil du opdage Cotswolds' helt egen stående sten cirkel, den tidløse landsby Stanton og den fascinerende Cotswold landsby Guiting Power. Turer afgår fra Shakespeares Stratford-upon-Avon, eller fra Moreton-in-Marsh i Cotswolds. Rejser du fra London eller Oxford? Tag toget til Moreton-in-Marsh! Du vil springe al trafik, nyde en charmerende, naturskønne togtur, og få til at tilbringe endnu længere i de smukke Cotswolds!
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Passagerer, der deltager i turen på Stratford-upon-Avon, vil blive hentet fra Shakespeare's Birthplace Coach Terminal kl. 08.50. Derefter rejser vi til Cotswold by Moreton-in-Marsh, hvor vi samler vores sidste gæster fra Moreton-in-Marsh togstation kl. 09.30. Fra Moreton-in-Marsh er det 15 minutters kørsel til vores første officielle stop. Vi vil give en introduktion til turen undervejs.
Oplev hemmelighederne bag The Rollright Stones, Cotswolds' helt egen gamle stencirkel - en 'mini Stonehenge'! Dette er et fascinerende sted at starte vores tur, lære nogle gamle engelske myter og legender og drikke panoramaudsigt over Cotswolds landskab. Adgang til The Rollright Stones er en donation på £2 per person, men vi giver denne donation til dig efter aftale med The Rollright Trust.
På vej til vores næste stop kan du nyde en naturskøn køretur (ca. 40 minutter) gennem det maleriske landskab, der er blevet berømt af tv-showet 'Clarkson's Farm'* og opdag små Cotswold-landsbyer langt væk fra alfarvej. (*Bemærk venligst, at mens denne tur går gennem landbrugsjord ejet af Jeremy Clarkson, så passerer eller stopper vi ikke ved Diddly Squat Farm Shop. Køer til gårdbutikken kan være timer lange, og der er bare ikke tid til at besøge en ene. -dagstur!)
Denne pulserende, autentiske Cotswold-markedsby er et vidunderligt sted at lære om områdets historie, fotografere klassiske Cotswold-hytter og opsøge lækker hjemmelavet kage.
Shhh... fortæl det ikke til nogen, ellers bliver dette den næste turistfælde! Smukke, fjerntliggende og uspolerede, Guiting Power giver et udsnit af ægte Cotswolds landskabsliv. Nyd en fadøl i den lokale pub, eller prøv en af David Beckhams yndlingspølse!
Måske ikke så hemmeligt, men 'Jewel in the Cotswolds Crown' er ikke at gå glip af! Der er kunstgallerier at gennemse, uafhængige forhandlere at støtte, og smukke traditionelle hytter at beundre.
Forelsk dig i den rolige, charmerende landsby Stanton, som jævnligt bliver kåret som en af de smukkeste og mest uspolerede landsbyer i Cotswolds.
Efterlader Stanton, nu er det fem og tid til at sige farvel til nogle af vores passagerer på Moreton-in-Marsh station. Vi håber, du har gjort venner og gode minder! Du behøver ikke at afslutte din tur, hvor du begyndte - hvis du sluttede dig til os i Stratford-upon-Avon, hvorfor ikke tilbringe en nat eller to i den smukke Cotswolds markedsby Moreton-in-Marsh? Vi har masser af plads til din bagage, og Moreton har flere indkvarteringsmuligheder, samt en togstation til din videre rejse.
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Vigtig information
- Servicedyr er tilladt
- Der er adgang til offentlig transport i nærheden
- Velegnet til alle fitnessniveauer
- Der er to pick-up punkter til denne tur: Shakespeare's Birthplace Coach Terminal, Stratford-upon-Avon – afgang kl. 08:50; Moreton-in-Marsh Rail Station – afgang kl. 09:30. Bemærk venligst, at din billet kan vise turens starttid som 08:50, uanset dit valgte afhentningssted. Hvis du vælger Moreton-in-Marsh, er din faktiske afgangstid 09:30. Vær venlig at ankomme mindst 5 minutter før din planlagte afgang.
- Hold øje med vores venlige guide i Go Cotswolds uniform, kører en stor hvid minibus med grøn og lilla Go Cotswolds branding - du vil ikke gå glip af os!
- Dobbeltkontrol af dit valgte afhentningspunkt. Nogle gange stopper vi ikke ved begge, så når vi kommer til det forkerte sted, kan det resultere i, at vi bliver efterladt. Hvis du vil ændre dit afhentningssted, skal du logge ind på din konto for at opdatere din booking. Har du brug for hjælp til at vælge den bedste løsning? Kontakt os!
- Hvis du ankommer til Moreton-in-Marsh med tog, er toget ankommer omkring 09:17–09:20 ideelt. Det er en lille station, og det er kun 1-2 minutters gang til parkeringspladsen, hvor din guide vil møde dig.
- Hvis du ankommer til Stratford-upon-Avon med tog, skal du være opmærksom på, at vores afhentningspunkt ligger 5-10 minutters gang fra stationen. Bemærk venligst, at der på søndage ikke ankommer tog før turen afgår.
- Uber og lignende tjenester er ikke udbredt i Cotswolds, og lokale taxier kan være vanskelige at booke i sidste øjeblik. Vi anbefaler på det kraftigste at reservere taxier i forvejen eller bruge offentlig transport, hvor det er muligt.
- Hvis du ikke er på afhentningsstedet i tide (08:50 i Stratford-upon-Avon, 09:30 i Moreton-in-Marsh) og vi ikke kan kontakte dig, vil turen afgå uden dig. Sørg for, at vi har dit korrekte mobilnummer med international opkaldskode før din tur.
- Efter turen, skal du planlægge enhver videre rejse som følger: fra Moreton-in-Marsh: Efter 17:00; fra Stratford-upon-Avon: Efter 17:30
- Vi har masser af sikker bagageplads om bord på vores køretøjer, men vær opmærksom på, at vores guider måske ikke kan hjælpe med meget tung bagage
- Børn mellem 3 og 15 år skal altid ledsages af en voksen. Ingen børn under 3.
- Turer kører i alt, men farligt vejr - klæd dig venligst passende!
- Den samlede tur varighed på 8 timer inkluderer rejsetid. De omtrentlige rejsetider er som følger: 30 minutter fra Stratford-upon-Avon til Moreton-in-Marsh (for dem, der vælger at afhente i Stratford-upon-Avon); 15 minutter fra Moreton-in-Marsh til Rollright Stones; 40 minutter fra Rollright Stones til Burford (denne naturskønne køretur er beskrevet i ruten); 40 minutter fra Burford til Broadway; 10 minutter fra Broadway til Stanton; 30 minutter fra Stanton til Guiting Power; 30 minutter fra Guiting Power til Moreton-in-Marsh.
- Tilgængelighed: Brugere af letvægtsudstyr til mobilitet, såsom kanter, gårammer og foldbare manuelle kørestole, er velkomne på vores ture, forudsat at du kan klatre 3 trin for at komme på og af vores minibus, flere gange under turen. Letvægts, foldbare manuelle kørestole kan opbevares i bagagerummet på vores minibus. Vi beklager, vi kan ikke imødekomme kørestolsbrugere, der ikke er i stand til at komme ind og ud af deres stol uden hjælp, og vi kan heller ikke imødekomme nogen elektriske kørestole eller mobilitet scootere.
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Dave was very knowledgeable and friendly! Learned so much about the Cotswolds and the surrounding areas. Would highly recommend!!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your day with Dave and that his knowledge and friendly approach helped you learn so much about the Cotswolds and the surrounding area. Thank you for your recommendation—we hope to welcome you back for another tour soon!
Having visited the Cotswolds a couple of times, I was eager to see some of the smaller, off-the-beaten-path villages and sites that I hadn't been to as well as to revisit a couple of my favorites. Colin is an excellent tour guide, and being a resident as well, is a great ambassador for this lovely region! He shared history and tips for what to see at each stop (I'd visited Broadway before, but didn't know I could say hello to the foxhounds...I love the church in Stanton...oh, and those sausage rolls at The Cotswolds Guy really are amazing!), and having a smaller group really makes for a more personal experience - lots of opportunity to ask questions, and to go places that a full-size bus would be difficult to manage. If you don't have your own car in the Cotswolds, then a tour like this is the best way to see more of the area than just whatever town you're staying in. Highly recommend!
Thank you for your fantastic review! We're delighted that our Secret Cotswolds small-group tour gave you the opportunity to discover some of the hidden villages and lesser-known gems that make this region so special. Colin's local knowledge, passion for the area, and personal connection to the Cotswolds help create an authentic experience that goes beyond the typical sightseeing tour. We're glad you enjoyed revisiting favourites like Broadway and Stanton, discovering local traditions, and sampling some of the delicious local food along the way! One of the biggest advantages of a small-group Cotswolds tour is the flexibility to explore charming countryside villages and scenic locations that larger coach tours simply can't access. It's wonderful to hear that the intimate group size allowed plenty of opportunities to ask questions and enjoy a more personalised experience. For visitors without a car, we agree that our guided Cotswolds day tour is one of the best ways to experience the area's beautiful villages, rich history, stunning countryside, and hidden treasures. Thank you for highly recommending us, and we hope to welcome you back to the Cotswolds again very soon!
My husband and I did the Cotswolds in a Day tour and thoroughly enjoyed it. We booked the Secret Cotswolds Tour for the next day. This tour was our least favorite of the two. Our guide was nice and personable. We did see some new and interesting things, but it mainly felt like a long, rushed drive through the region. We stopped in several small villages and were given approximately 40 minutes to look around. But after about 5 minutes you had seen everything. The tour isn't a bust, but I hope the company revisits it and makes some adjustments.
Hi Pamela and Paul, we're delighted that you enjoyed our Cotswolds in a Day tour. We're sorry to hear that the Secret Cotswolds tour wasn't quite what you were looking for. The Secret Cotswolds tour is designed specifically to showcase some of the quieter, less-visited villages and hidden corners of the region. Rather than focusing on major attractions and tourist highlights, the emphasis is on slowing down, wandering through beautiful villages, discovering local shops, enjoying a tea room or simply soaking up the atmosphere and scenery that make the Cotswolds so special. We appreciate that this style of touring won't suit everyone, and that some visitors prefer larger destinations with a greater number of attractions. We do, however, allow plenty of time at each stop so that guests can explore at their own pace and make the most of each location. While we're sorry that the tour didn't meet your expectations, we're pleased to say that the feedback from other guests travelling on the same tour was extremely positive, with many highlighting exactly the relaxed pace and off-the-beaten-track locations that the tour was designed to offer. Thank you again for travelling with Go Cotswolds, and we wish you all the best for your future travels.
Good combination of sights, nice driving through beautiful landscapes. Flexibility which gave a longer stop in Burford. Good driver/guide
Thank you very much for your kind review, Sonja. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the combination of sights and the beautiful Cotswolds scenery along the way. It’s great to know the flexibility of the tour allowed you to spend a little extra time in Burford—one of our favourite historic towns. We’re also pleased to hear your positive feedback about your driver/guide. Providing a relaxed, enjoyable experience with local insight and flexibility is exactly what we aim for on our small-group Cotswolds tours. Thank you again for choosing Go Cotswolds. We hope to welcome you back for another lovely day in the Cotswolds in the future.
Elaine, was an excellent guide. Very friendly, helpful and informative about all the locations. We had plenty of time to explore each location and never felt under any time pressure. My two friends and I thoroughly enjoyed the day and my friend Val, was very appreciative over the birthday card received from the company. We would all recommend GoCotswolds tours. Five stars from us.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you had such an enjoyable day exploring the Cotswolds with us, and that Elaine helped make the experience so informative, friendly, and relaxed. It’s exactly what we aim for on our small-group tours—plenty of time to explore each location without ever feeling rushed. We’re also so pleased to hear your kind words about the birthday card for Val—we’re glad it added a special touch to your day. Thank you all for choosing Go Cotswolds and for recommending us so highly. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back again soon for another five-star experience!
We did three tours with Go Cotswolds and all were wonderful. This one though, struck a chord with me. From walking around the Rollright Stones in the early morning as the birds sang and the sun shined, to visiting Hailes Church and Abbey along the Cotswolds Way, and so many other wonderful stops, I spent the day immersed in history and beauty. Don’t miss this tour!!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for joining us on three different Go Cotswolds tours! We’re delighted our Secret Cotswolds tour resonated so deeply with you. There’s something truly special about exploring the ancient Rollright Stones in the peaceful morning light, and we’re so pleased you enjoyed discovering the history, beauty, and hidden gems of the Cotswolds with us. Hailes Church, Hailes Abbey, and the scenic Cotswold Way are some of our favourite locations too, offering a perfect blend of history, countryside, and authentic English charm. Your recommendation means a great deal to our team, especially for travellers looking for unique small-group Cotswolds tours filled with local history, stunning landscapes, and unforgettable experiences. We hope to welcome you back again soon for another adventure in the beautiful Cotswolds!
I went into this trip completely blind - my friend reserved it and I decided to join in without knowing what to expect. What an absolute joy it was! Our guide was Martin and he was personable and helpful throughout the day. The bus was right on time and was a mid-sized vehicle, rather than a huge coach - I think it seated maybe 12 or 15? We only had six or seven people with us so it was easy to chat and hear everything, and ask questions. I really enjoyed that all the talk was during the drive, and for the most part, we were able to just wander around at each stop, prioritizing what was of interest to us (sometimes just a cup of tea!), rather than follow around someone with a flag and travel at someone else’s pace. I really enjoyed this tour and the other tour I took with GoCotswolds and would happily book with them again.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review. We’re delighted to hear that your “blind booking” turned into such a joyful experience! Martin will be so pleased to hear your kind comments — he loves sharing the Cotswolds with guests and making everyone feel welcome and relaxed throughout the day. We’re also really glad you enjoyed the small-group style of the tour (maximum 16) and the freedom to explore each stop at your own pace. We know that sometimes the simple pleasures — like a quiet wander or a good cup of tea — are what makea day in the Cotswolds special. Thank you again for joining us on not just one, but two Go Cotswolds tours. We’d love to welcome you back again in the future for a third tour.
The secret Coswolds was probably our favorite of the three tours of the Cotswolds. Mark was our tour guide and he was fantastic. The visit to the ancient stones ( 3800 BC! ) was very interesting. Mark even demonstrated his divining rods . This is something my father did when I was a child while searching for water. Mark was extremely knowledgeable about all of the towns we visited and had excellent tips about where to eat and where to purchase other items we were looking for. We had a small group so we really got to know one another. We never felt rushed and always had the time we needed in each location to visit. My wife and I highly recommend Mark and gocotswolds tour company. We entertained renting a car and doing the tour on our own. That would have been a HUGE mistake. Gocotswolds really has an efficient, safe, and thorough system to get you to many places in a day that you could never do on your own. We will recommend their services to anyone we know of that is visiting Great Britain!
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a third review for us — we truly appreciate it! We’re delighted to hear that the Secret Cotswolds tour was a highlight of your trip and that you had such a fantastic day with Mark. The Rollright Stones are certainly a special stop, and we love that Mark’s divining rod demonstration brought back childhood memories for you as well. It’s wonderful to hear you enjoyed the smaller group atmosphere, the relaxed pace of the day, and all of Mark’s local knowledge and recommendations along the way. We’re especially grateful for your comments about travelling with us versus driving yourselves. Exploring the Cotswolds can be challenging without local knowledge, so it means a lot to hear that you felt the tour allowed you to experience places you otherwise wouldn’t have found. Thank you again for your incredibly kind words and for recommending both Mark and Go Cotswolds so highly. It was a pleasure having you tour with us, and we hope to welcome you back again one day!
Today, was our 3rd tour with Go Cotswolds! There are a 5 Star company. Their Guides/drivers are locals who love the Cotswolds area and have lived here many years. Their 16 passenger vans are the only way to get around the Cotswolds area with the narrow roads and the traffic. They know the back roads and know how to navigate them. Today our guide was Martin. He has lived in the Cotswold area for 35 years. Martin has a wealth of knowledge. He took us to amazing places that were on my bucket list to visit. Martin made the day extra special for us. I am so grateful I booked our tours with Go Cotswolds! They are the best.
Thank you so much, Chris! We’re incredibly grateful that you chose to tour with us for a third time. It means a lot to hear such kind words about our team and the experience we aim to create. Martin will be thrilled to know he made your day extra special and helped you visit some of your bucket-list locations. His local knowledge and passion for the Cotswolds really do make every tour unique. We also appreciate your comments about our small-group minibus and routes — exploring the Cotswolds properly really does take local knowledge and the right vehicle for those beautiful winding lanes! Thank you again for your support and recommendation. We hope to welcome you back for a fourth adventure someday!
I did the Secret Cotswolds tour with Dave, on a Monday in April. I joined the group in Moreton at 9h30. He was very punctual. We were only 6 people on the minibus which was great! There was a couple, a family of 3 and myself (solo traveller). Dave was really helpful and happy to tell us all he know about the different stops we did and all the Cotswolds area in general. I loved his explanations! He gave us enough time to explore each of the villages and even guided us a bit further in some of them, indicating important details to pay attention to. His suggestions were very useful! He even stopped several times on the way, for us to take some pics of the beautiful landscape. The group was fine. The price is adequate for the experience I had. I didn´t expect the guide to be so helpful in fact! It was more similar to a private tour than a mini-bus tour, I guess that was for the number of people. I would really recommend to join this tour to avoid the crowds and to have a real feeling of this more authentic side of the Cotswolds. None of the villages were crowded and we could perfectly walk around and take many photos with absolutely no other people on them.
Thank you so much for your fantastic and detailed review! We’re delighted to hear how much you enjoyed the Secret Cotswolds tour with Dave. It’s wonderful to know that the small group size helped create a relaxed and personal atmosphere, giving the experience more of a private tour feel. Dave will be so pleased to hear your kind comments about his knowledge, helpfulness, and enthusiasm for sharing the history and beauty of the Cotswolds. We’re especially glad you enjoyed the extra photo stops and the opportunity to explore some of the quieter, less crowded villages at a comfortable pace. The Secret Cotswolds tour really is designed to showcase a more authentic and peaceful side of the region, so it’s lovely to hear that this came across so strongly during your day with us. Thank you again for your recommendation and for choosing Go Cotswolds. We hope to welcome you back for another memorable tour in the future!
