Cotswolds Small Group Tour from London
Description
Covering almost 800 square miles and no fewer than five English counties, the Cotswolds are the single largest designated Area of Natural Beauty in the UK. The area was once renowned for its wool production, reminders of which you can still see today. During this Experience, we will be visiting three picturesque villages hidden in the heart of the Cotswolds, with honey-coloured limestone period buildings and rich cultural heritage. Relax aboard your Luxury Small Group Vehicle with an expert guide as you enjoy the best of the English countryside.
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Regularly voted one of the prettiest villages in England, Bourton-on -the-Water has a unique appeal to visitors and residents alike. Known as the Venice of the Cotswolds, this one village offers a wealth of attractions and shops, restaurants and tea rooms, or simply the space for you to enjoy some tranquil time by the River Windrush, spanned by its five arched bridges. Bourton-on-the-Water’s most prized feature is its tranquil river. Fed from many springs, its source is approximately ten miles from the village, and even in the 1976 drought the flow continued. Where the river enters the village centre, over the rapids next to the Old Mill, its clear waters flow under a miscellany of arched stone bridges past the green with its banks of Cotswold stone.
Bibury - On arriving into Bibury you may think you have been transported back to a different age. The village was once described by the British poet, artist and novelist William Morris (1834-96) as “the most beautiful village in England”. Bibury’s attractions includes Arlington Row, a 17th century row of weavers cottages built of local stone next to the River Coln. It is one of the most photographed areas in the region and was chosen as a location for the 2007 film ‘Stardust’. Close by you will find the Bibury Trout Farm and a Saxon Church. The River Coln flows between the main village street and a water meadow: together with Arlington Row as a backdrop, it makes one of the most picturesque scenes you will find in the Cotswolds.
The picturesque Arlington Row cottages in Bibury were built in 1380 as a monastic wool store. This was then converted into a row of weavers' cottages in the 17th century. The cloth produced at Arlington Row was sent to Arlington Mill on the other side of Rack Isle. The cloth was then hung on wooden timber frames on Rack Isle after being degreased at Arlington Mill.
Burford – “Gateway to the Cotswolds” Burford is known as the gateway to the Cotswolds. Its High Street slopes from the high Wolds, where you have beautiful views over the open countryside, down to the willow fringed River Windrush in the pretty Windrush valley. Choose to visit Burford’s numerous small shops offering Cotswolds cheese, quality meats, freshly made cakes, antiques and books.
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- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(2,070)
We were given time to explore the towns and eat lunch. Great weather and trip was organized efficiently.
Love this tour! Cotswolds becomes my favorite place on the planet. Anna is friendly, informative, and made our day very interesting. She is very knowledgeable and very approachable. Highly recommend this tour
We flew in early for a cruise and wanted to make this trip and we were diappointed! When we got to the meeting spot…we were told the trip had been canceled!! We had not been notified. So there wee were with no way to make the trip. Fortunately there was another tour operator nearby who got us on a bus to make the trip…the one we booked with did nothing..sorry. Evan Evans ˇtours will NEVER get our business agaqin
The tour director was Robert, he was absolutely the best we’ve experienced in 35 years of travel. His knowledge was endless.
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re absolutely delighted to hear that Robert was the best tour director you’ve experienced in 35 years of travel. That is truly an incredible compliment! We’re thrilled that his extensive knowledge made such a lasting impression on you. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with Robert, as we know they will mean a great deal to him. Thank you for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you back for another exceptional experience! Kind regards, Evanevanstours team
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.
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour of the Cotswolds and that Garry and Manon made the experience so enjoyable with their friendly service and excellent knowledge of the area’s history. We completely agree that the Cotswolds are a wonderful escape from the hustle and bustle of London! We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back on another memorable tour. Kind regards, Evanevanstours team
Great tour with Ana and Januz. The right amount of interesting information balanced with time to admire the beautiful countryside.
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour with Ana and Januz. It’s wonderful to know that the balance between interesting information and time to admire the beautiful countryside made the experience just right for you. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back on another memorable tour! Kind regards, Evanevanstours team
Visited beautiful but rather crowded places. Attentive and precise guide. Mix-up due to a bus breakdown handled calmly and with no excessive inconvenience.
Dear Guest, Thank you very much for sharing your feedback with us. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed visiting the beautiful locations and appreciated the attentiveness and professionalism of your guide. We’re sorry for the inconvenience caused by the coach breakdown, but we’re pleased that the situation was handled calmly and that the disruption was kept to a minimum. We also appreciate your understanding and patience. Thank you again for choosing Evanevanstours. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again in the future. Kind regards, Evanevanstours team
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
