Cotswolds Day Trip from London with Optional Village Lunch
Description
Escape London's crowds for a day trip to the picture-perfect Cotswolds for lunch. You'll visit a region that is forever England, seemingly unchanged by the modern world and famous for its beautiful villages and rolling hills. There will be time to visit quaint villages such as Burford before enjoying a fabulous two-course lunch in a traditional English hotel restaurant.
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Itinerary
Our full-day tour begins in the charming town of Burford, often called the ‘gateway to the Cotswolds’. Its beautiful high street is lined with buildings made from every shade of Cotswold stone. You'll have time to explore the local tea rooms, browse unique shops, and soak up the historic atmosphere.
Next, we visit Bibury – often called the 'Prettiest village in the Cotswolds', a title given by designer William Morris. Set along the clear waters of the River Coln, Bibury is full of postcard-perfect charm. We’ll enjoy a short walking tour through the village before arriving at the Swan Hotel, a lovely place to relax and take in the view.
Arlington Row is Bibury’s most famous and beloved spot, with its charming honey-colored cottages dating back to the 14th century. Once home to weavers, this iconic row is one of the most photographed places in the whole of Cotswolds.
We’ll enjoy a traditional lunch at the charming Swan Hotel, a historic Cotswold coaching inn once used to rest travelers and horses. Enjoy a delicious two-course meal, with a selection of local ales and fine wines available. (Lunch included if option selected.)
Our last stop is Stow-on-the-Wold, a historic market town perched high on a hill at 800 feet, where ancient trade routes once crossed. Today, its picturesque streets are lined with antique shops, independent boutiques, and cosy cafés. You’ll have free time to explore, do a bit of shopping, or relax with a cup of traditional English tea before we head back to London.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- If you choose the 'Tour Only' option, you'll have free time to buy food in Burford before heading to Bibury, where food options are limited. Lunch can be added as an upgrade on the day of travel, subject to availability.
- On rare occasions, the lunch venue or itinerary order may change for operational reasons.
- Children under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult
Reviews(1,755)
While our tour itself was pretty good, James was giving us a lot of good information about what we were seeing. Ricky did a fabulous driving job! I was set to give a great review. As we were returning to London, w we were reminded that we needed to give a 5 star review and there was a basket for their tip. Then they they dropped us, not at our starting point Victoria Coach Station, but a block away from Victoria Station. With very little direction as to where we were. As visitors, we have no frame of reference. Poor form.
James was our guide, and i loved his explanation with humor. The tour was good paced, no rush, no slow.
We both enjoyed our day with James our guide and excellent driving by Ricky on one of the hottest days so far. James was very knowledgeable and friendly and funny. Ricky was a happy friendly guy too. Would recommend this trip. We had a beautiful lunch at the Swan Hotel with plenty of time to walk about.
Im from Hong Kong, both James the guide and Ricky the driver are lovely! The ride was comfortable and everythings are perfect for me! Cotswold is so beautiful and calming. Lunch was good too! I would definitely recommend u to join this tour!
James was the best guide and full of knowledge. The trip was so fun, he should give standup comedy a try. Ricky, our driver, was really warm, helpful and always on time.
James our guide and Ricky our driver were excellent! We had a great time traveling and learning about the Cotswolds.
Excellent coach, Good service, Time punctual, Soft spoken, well behaved and helpful Guide. wish all the best.
Tour guide, Derek and coach driver, George were exceptional. It was a relaxing and informative London countryside tour. It was also worth purchasing the lunch
James was absolutely superb we loved his communication skills and warm Friendly chats with lots of knowledge. Best ever! Ricky driver very good and looked after us. We felt extremely safe and he was always driving carefully and making sure we were all comfortable.
Perfect! Very pleasant tour with James and Ricky!
