From London: Small-Group Cotswolds Villages Day Tour
Description
You will have your own expert tour guide with a wealth of knowledge about the sites and surrounding countryside. Cosy, private mini-bus , fully heated and air-conditioned for your comfort whatever the weather. Small bus which can reach parts of the Cotswolds that bigger coaches cannot reach! Return to London at 5pm approx to allow time for evening activities.
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Known as the "Gateway to the Cotswolds" we stop in this charming village. Wander the grounds of the parish church, and pop into some of the charming shops on the picturesque main street.
In the heart of the Cotswolds is Bourton-On-The-Water, often referred to as the Venice of the Cotswolds. This peaceful village is a little slice of Cotswolds paradise , with its beautiful arched bridges and tranquil riverside walks, as well as a wealth of attractions, there is something for everyone here. Enjoy a traditional lunch, or relax in the beautiful surroundings.
Described by poet William Morris as the most beautiful village in England. The River Coln runs through the centre of Bibury and its home to all manner of wildlife like swans, ducks and kingfishers. Visit the hundred year old Bibury Trout Farm, which spawns ten million brown and rainbow trout every year. But the jewel in the crown is the Arlington Row, the most photographed row of cottages in the country! It is impossible to resist the need to catch some snaps of these postcard perfect 13th Century cottages, so iconic that they even feature on the inside cover of the UK passport!
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(57)
The tour is advertised as 10 hours, but it actually lasts around 9 hours, and a very large part of that time is spent on the road. We spent only half an hour in the first village, two hours in the second, and half an hour in the third. If the tour is going to finish earlier than advertised, then at the very least, we should be given one hour instead of just half an hour in the first and third villages. After travelling such a long distance, that would make the journey feel more worthwhile. Otherwise, half an hour is simply far too short. You barely have time to see anything before you have to leave again.
A wonderful guide who clearly mapped out the day for us. Saghir gave us very informative facts as we were leaving London, along the way and prior to each of the 3 towns we visited. The time allocated for each town was perfect.
The Cotswold Villages are so beautiful!! This trip was perfect for a day away from London. There was just enough time spent at each stop to get a nice taste of the village. It's enough to say I've been there and to decide which Village I'd like to return to spend more time. The coach was comfortable and the guide was pleasant, I really enjoyed myself.
The trip was so much fun! Elijah was a fantastic guide, honestly the best we could have wished for. Thanks a lot for this wonderful day!
Well-balanced tour with the 3 villages visited The bus was comfortable The driver-guide was very friendly and very professional I highly recommend this excursion
Beautiful scenery and full of history! Saghir, our guide and driver was absolutely wonderful! He gave insight and history of the Cotswold region, along with very good and humerus stories about the area!! Saghir was an excellent driver and very personable…he made the day well worth while!!
Driver was friendly and very knowledgeable- Very heavy traffic with cars buses and humans- I feel it needs an overhaul to manage numbers of visitors- The Cotswold are peaceful pretty little towns - it needs to maintain relaxed and peaceful environment. Tourists at level must drive the locals insane.
It was wonderful , we had a great knowledgeable tour guide who gave us all kinds of information It was the perfect amount of time in the Cotswold
Bus was comfortable. Sites are interesting. Highly recommend for a restful day tour. Driver was awesome
It was a very comfortable bus and driving. They took good breaks and we were very comfortable. The weather was nice and we had a great short trip. I went in between business trips, so it was a last-minute reservation, but it was OK the night before.
