Visite en petit groupe des Cotswolds au départ de Londres
Description
Couvrant près de 800 miles carrés et pas moins de cinq comtés anglais, les Cotswolds constituent la plus grande zone de beauté naturelle désignée au Royaume-Uni. La région était autrefois réputée pour sa production de laine, dont vous pouvez encore voir les vestiges aujourd'hui. Au cours de cette expérience, nous visiterons trois villages pittoresques cachés au cœur des Cotswolds, avec des bâtiments d'époque en pierre calcaire couleur miel et un riche patrimoine culturel. Détendez-vous à bord de votre véhicule de luxe en petit groupe avec un guide expert tout en profitant du meilleur de la campagne anglaise.
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Itinéraire
Régulièrement élu l'un des plus beaux villages d'Angleterre, Bourton-on-the-Water a un attrait unique pour les visiteurs et les résidents. Connu sous le nom de Venise des Cotswolds, ce village unique offre une multitude d'attractions et de boutiques, de restaurants et de salons de thé, ou tout simplement l'espace pour que vous puissiez profiter d'un moment de tranquillité au bord de la rivière Windrush, enjambée par ses cinq ponts en arc. La caractéristique la plus prisée de Bourton-on-the-Water est sa rivière tranquille. Alimenté par de nombreuses sources, sa source est à environ dix miles du village, et même pendant la sécheresse de 1976, le flux a continué. Là où la rivière pénètre dans le centre du village, au-dessus des rapides à côté du vieux moulin, ses eaux claires coulent sous un mélange de ponts de pierre voûtés devant le vert avec ses rives de pierre de Cotswold.
Bibury - En arrivant à Bibury, vous pensez peut-être avoir été transporté à un âge différent. Le village a déjà été décrit par le poète, artiste et romancier britannique William Morris (1834-1896) comme « le plus beau village d’Angleterre ». Les attractions de Bibury comprennent Arlington Row, une rangée de chalets de tisserands du XVIIe siècle construits en pierre locale à côté de la rivière Coln. C’est l’une des zones les plus photographiées de la région et a été choisie comme lieu de tournage du film « Stardust » de 2007. Vous trouverez à proximité la ferme de truites de Bibury et une église saxonne. La rivière Coln coule entre la rue principale du village et une prairie aquatique: avec Arlington Row en toile de fond, elle fait l'une des scènes les plus pittoresques que vous trouverez dans les Cotswolds.
Les pittoresques chalets d'Arlington Row à Bibury ont été construits en 1380 comme magasin de laine monastique. Celle-ci a ensuite été transformée en rangée de chalets de tisserands au XVIIe siècle. Le tissu produit à Arlington Row a été envoyé à Arlington Mill de l'autre côté de Rack Isle. Le tissu a ensuite été accroché à des cadres en bois sur Rack Isle après avoir été dégraissé à Arlington Mill.
Burford – « Porte des Cotswolds » Burford est connue comme la porte d'entrée des Cotswolds. Sa High Street descend des hauts Wolds, où vous avez de belles vues sur la campagne ouverte, jusqu'à la rivière Windrush bordée de saules dans la jolie vallée de Windrush. Choisissez de visiter les nombreuses petites boutiques de Burford proposant du fromage des Cotswolds, des viandes de qualité, des gâteaux fraîchement préparés, des antiquités et des livres.
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Informations importantes
- Transports en commun disponibles à proximité
- Les enfants en bas âge doivent être assis sur les genoux d'un adulte
- Condition physique moyenne requise
Avis(2,064)
Excellent Tour of the Cotswolds. Garry our bus driver and Manon our tour guide were fantastic. Very friendly and had great knowledge of the history of the Cotswolds. Definitely worth doing to get out of the hustle and bustle of London.
Great tour with Ana and Januz. The right amount of interesting information balanced with time to admire the beautiful countryside.
A day trip to the Cotswolds on Friday 7/8/26. Golden Tours was the company. Our guide was Dan and our driver was Captain Greg. A great team. Highly recommend. A certain level of stamina is needed. A beautiful snapshot of the english countryside. The charm of the towns and the people we visited was special.
Dear guest, Thank you very much for sharing your wonderful experience with us! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your day trip to the Cotswolds and that Dan and Captain Greg made such a great team. It’s lovely to know that you appreciated the charm of the towns, the local people and the beautiful English countryside. We also appreciate your helpful note about the level of stamina required to make the most of the day. Thank you for your kind recommendation. We’ll be sure to share your lovely comments with Dan and Captain Greg! Kind regards, Evan Evans Tours Team
Great Day! Angela our guide was excellent and very knowledgeable. Our driver Sam was great. It was a great day.
Dear guest, Thank you for sharing your lovely feedback. We’re delighted to hear you had such a great day, and that Angela was an excellent, knowledgeable guide while Sam provided great driving throughout the journey. It’s wonderful to know the experience felt smooth and enjoyable from start to finish. If you’d like to share more about your guide or your driver, I’m here for it. Warm regards, evanevanstours team
Great small group trip with a very knowledgeable guide on a myriad of topics that made our time so impactful & enjoyable. We thoroughly enjoyed our day trip to the Cottswolds
Dear guest, Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re delighted to hear you had such an impactful and enjoyable day in the Cotswolds, and that your guide’s wide‑ranging knowledge made the journey even more meaningful. It’s wonderful to know the small‑group format helped create a relaxed, engaging atmosphere throughout the trip. If you’d like to share more about your guide or your favourite Cotswolds spots, I’m here for it. Warm regards, evanevanstours team
I have traveled to more than 70 countries and have booked numerous tours through Viator over the years. This is the first time I have felt compelled to file a complaint. Some aspects of the tour were beyond Viator's control: The drought left much of the landscape dry and brown, with many lakes and streams empty. The weather was extremely hot, and the sites were overwhelmingly crowded. However, there were two issues that were entirely within Viator's control. 1. Misrepresentation of a "small group" tour I specifically booked and paid for a small-group tour in a small vehicle. Instead, there were 24 passengers on a standard-sized bus. That is not what most travelers would reasonably consider a small-group experience, and I believe the tour was misrepresented. 2. Unprofessional and unacceptable treatment by the guide I arrived early at the Evan Evans office. The office was still closed, and the driver kindly placed my heavy bag on the bus. When check-in began, I went on to the bus to briefly retrieve my confirmation from the bag, which was on the front seat. A woman, apparently the guide, immediately began speaking to me in a loud, confrontational manner. She repeatedly told me I could not leave anything on the front seat because it was reserved for the guide and accused me of trying to save a seat, even though I attempted to explain that the driver had placed my bag there. I was also holding a sealed cup of tea. She twice tried to take it from my hand, insisting that I could not bring it onto the bus. I told her I intended to finish it before boarding, but she continued to argue and again reached for the cup. Since we were standing at the bus entrance, I simply stepped off the bus to finish my tea. In all my years of travel, I have never been treated so rudely or disrespectfully. I understand that rules must be enforced, but there is a professional and courteous way to do so. The guide's behavior was unnecessary, hostile, and completely unacceptable. Because of the misleading description of the tour and the guide's conduct, I believe I deserve a refund.
Dear guest, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear about the issues you experienced. The tour description should clearly state the group size, and we understand your frustration at being placed on a larger bus than expected. We also sincerely apologise for the interaction with the guide — guests should always be treated with courtesy and professionalism, and your experience fell short of that standard. Given the misrepresentation and the behaviour you described, your request for a refund is understandable. Warm regards, evanevanstours team
Pickup and transport good. Time in the villages was also sufficient. Our guide Omar seemed rather listless and uninterested. We have had much more pleasant guides on other tours who provided information about the area with a lot of humor and variety. We therefore did not go on the group tour through the villages with our guide Omar, but preferred to go alone.
Dear guest, Vielen Dank für Ihr Feedback. Es freut uns, dass Abholung, Transport und die Zeit in den Dörfern für Sie angenehm waren. Es tut uns jedoch leid zu hören, dass Omar nicht den erwarteten Enthusiasmus gezeigt hat und Sie die Führung lieber alleine gemacht haben. Ihre Rückmeldung ist für uns sehr wichtig, und wir werden sie entsprechend weitergeben.
Omar was a capable guide especially ensuring we were on time. A great day.
Dear guest, Thank you for your feedback. We’re delighted to hear Omar was a capable guide and ensured everything ran on time. We’re glad you had a great day. Warm regards, evanevanstours team
It was a very pleasant and enjoyable experience with our guide driver Tony! He was humorous and shared interesting information. As first visitors to Cotswold it was very helpful. Highly recommend this tour.
Thank you for your kind review! We're delighted you had such an enjoyable day with Tony and that his humour and insights made your visit to the Cotswolds even more memorable. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again soon!
Too long a drive for what to expect,............,...............................doesn't worth the 5 hours
