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Cotswolds Villages Full-Day Small-Group Tour from Oxford
1 day
Small Group
Full Day
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Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Oxford Visitor Information Centre, 15-16 Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3AS England
We meet here at 10am
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: The Great Tew Estate, New Road, Great Tew, Chipping Norton, Oxon OX7 4AH, UK
A fairy-tale village of thatched cottages and beautiful landscapes that is away from the tourists. The home of several famous characters and the future home of royalty.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Stow-on-the-Wold Market Square, Stow-on-the-Wold England
The centre of the wool trade in the Cotswolds. Here you'll have time to browse among honey-coloured buildings, cosy pubs, narrow streets, interesting shops and tiny tea rooms.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Lower Slaughter Museum, 14 Mill Ln, Lower Slaughter, Cheltenham GL54 2HX, UK
Our next stop is the picturesque village of Lower Slaughter, one of the most romantic villages in the Northern Cotswolds and set in the most amazing countryside. Larger vehicles are not allowed into this village.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Bourton on the Water, Windrush river, Bourton-on-the-Water England
Our next stop is arguably the most famous Cotswolds town and regularly voted one of the prettiest villages in England; Bourton-on-the-Water. Known as the 'Venice of the Cotswolds' there is plenty to see and do with a wealth of attractions, shops, restaurants and tea rooms. Here you have free time to explore and enjoy some lunch.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Stop At: Burford Library 86A High Street, Burford OX18 4QF England
On route we go through some enchanting Cotswold villages to the town of Burford, often called the 'Gateway to the Cotswolds'. A very iconic town and home to one of the most beautiful and ancient churches in the region. Stories aplenty!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: St Mary's Church, Swinbrook, Burford England
Travelling along the stunning Windrush Valley visiting hidden villages including Swinbrook. One of the most secluded villages and home of the notorious Mitford Sisters.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Minster Lovell Hall & Dovecote, Minster Road, Minster Lovell, Witney England
A real highlight of the tour which boasts plenty of Cotswold stone and thatched roofs, as well as holding the title of being the region's most haunted village. Minster Lovell is perhaps best known for the ruins of its 15th century hall, owned by generations of the Lovell family. A true hidden gem!
Duration: 30 minutes
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Oxford Visitor Information Centre, 15-16 Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3AS England
We meet here at 10am
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: The Great Tew Estate, New Road, Great Tew, Chipping Norton, Oxon OX7 4AH, UK
A fairy-tale village of thatched cottages and beautiful landscapes that is away from the tourists. The home of several famous characters and the future home of royalty.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Stow-on-the-Wold Market Square, Stow-on-the-Wold England
The centre of the wool trade in the Cotswolds. Here you'll have time to browse among honey-coloured buildings, cosy pubs, narrow streets, interesting shops and tiny tea rooms.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Lower Slaughter Museum, 14 Mill Ln, Lower Slaughter, Cheltenham GL54 2HX, UK
Our next stop is the picturesque village of Lower Slaughter, one of the most romantic villages in the Northern Cotswolds and set in the most amazing countryside. Larger vehicles are not allowed into this village.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Bourton on the Water, Windrush river, Bourton-on-the-Water England
Our next stop is arguably the most famous Cotswolds town and regularly voted one of the prettiest villages in England; Bourton-on-the-Water. Known as the 'Venice of the Cotswolds' there is plenty to see and do with a wealth of attractions, shops, restaurants and tea rooms. Here you have free time to explore and enjoy some lunch.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Stop At: Burford Library 86A High Street, Burford OX18 4QF England
On route we go through some enchanting Cotswold villages to the town of Burford, often called the 'Gateway to the Cotswolds'. A very iconic town and home to one of the most beautiful and ancient churches in the region. Stories aplenty!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: St Mary's Church, Swinbrook, Burford England
Travelling along the stunning Windrush Valley visiting hidden villages including Swinbrook. One of the most secluded villages and home of the notorious Mitford Sisters.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Minster Lovell Hall & Dovecote, Minster Road, Minster Lovell, Witney England
A real highlight of the tour which boasts plenty of Cotswold stone and thatched roofs, as well as holding the title of being the region's most haunted village. Minster Lovell is perhaps best known for the ruins of its 15th century hall, owned by generations of the Lovell family. A true hidden gem!
Duration: 30 minutes
Included
- Small-group tour of the Cotswolds
- Knowledgeable, local driver-guide
- Transport by modern, comfortable air-conditioned minivan
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum age is 5 years
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
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Cultural
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Original
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Wonderful tour and I highly recommend. Small group is ideal and our guide Graham did an amazing job of taking time to get out and walk whilst telling us background story of the region and answering questions.
Had a great time with our guide, Ian. He showed us both popular and lesser known villages, so it was a great mix. He was very kind and knowledgable and it was a great day trip from Oxford.
Ian of Undiscovered Cotswolds was Terrific..doesnt get any better..Sweet, smart, knowledgeable with terrific sense of humor. Highly recommend
Ian was a great guide - we were in a small group of eight ( in a small van) So he was able to take us to small out of the way charming villages, showing us how the people lived in thatched roof cottages, then driving through charming countryside before we got out for a walk around other beautiful and charming villlages. He was an excellent guide, knowledgeable and somtimes funny and a great driver through all the small out of the way roads, , giving everyone enough time for a walk, a drink and showing us where the best photo spots were. I would highly recommend this tour company .
If you have the opportunity to take this tour DO IT! It is so worth it. The villages you see are all so beautiful and unique and the guide Ian could not be more welcoming and friendly. He really goes above and beyond to make this an amazing experience and has a great way of telling the stories behind each place you visit.
It was very good! Everything as I have read from the review, particularly on the part that Ian, the guide, was from one of the villages and therefore he knows the place really well. As promised in the itinerary, Ian brought us to the lesser known villages, away from the bustle and hustle of the more popular villages. He did bring us to 1 village which was full of tourists, just so we can compare and contrast. Very relaxing walking tour around the villages, suitable for the young and the old! Btw, I had expected a much older guy...due to all the reviews read about him, his experiences, etc. But Ian turned out to be a young, energetic chap!
This tour was everything I hoped it would be and more. There were only four of us traveling in a mini van and we were able to go to small villages that our tour guide, Ian, explained would not be accessible if we took one of the big bus tours from London. Ian was incredible. He explained everything we saw and took us to a ruined manor house as an extra bonus. He lives in the Cotswolds so is a local who really knows the area. He seemed to really enjoy showing us around and even stayed to eat lunch with us in a local pub. He was the perfect tour guide and made us all feel special. I would highly recommend this small, intimate tour if you really want to experience this beautiful part of England and see some authentic, unspoiled villages.
Ian and his company are first rate. We saw so many awesome sights in the Cotswolds from a very comfortable van and on foot. You will love this tour.