Iconic Cotswolds

Oxford & Bath

Day 1: London - Oxford (by train) - Moreton-in-Marsh Royal, 4 - 6 mi. (6 - 10 km)
Day 2: Moreton-in-Marsh - Chipping Campden - Broadway Tower, - Moreton-in-Marsh, 5 - 8 mi. (8 - 13 km)
Day 3: Moreton-in-Marsh - Blenheim Palace (train transfer) - Blenheim - Moreton in Marsh, 4 - 7 mi. (6 or 11 km)
Day 4: Moreton in Marsh - Bampton - White Horse Hill - Tetbury, 4- 6 mi. (6 - 10 km)
Day 5: Tetbury - Bath (transfer) - Bath Skyline Walk - Tetbury, 5 - 8 mi. (8 - 13 km)
Day 6: End of tour

Day 1: London - Oxford by transfer  - Moreton-in-Marsh, 4 - 6 mi. (6 - 10 km)
At 8.30 am, your guides will meet you at platform 1 (below the clock) of London Paddington railway station. From there, you will be taken by minibus directly to the outskirts of Oxford, where you will embark on a walk along the River Thames and make your way into the heart of one of the world's most beautiful university cities. During your visit, you will enjoy a tour of the University and have lunch in this lively city. After lunch, you will travel deep into the Cotswolds to your hotel in Moreton in Marsh, where you will enjoy your first dinner together as a group.

Accommodation

• Country:  The Redesdale 
• Premium: The Manor

Day 2: Moreton-in-Marsh - Chipping Campden - Broadway Tower, - Moreton-in-Marsh, 5 - 8 mi. (8 - 13 km)
On this day, you will have a chance to explore the Cotswolds. Your journey will begin by walking through fields from Chipping Campden to the breathtaking Hidcote gardens. These gardens are famous for their unique design of 'outdoor rooms' and are sure to leave you in awe. You will then make your way to the renowned Broadway Tower, which offers views of 16 different counties from its summit. After taking in the stunning scenery, you will walk to the charming village of Broadway, known for its picturesque beauty and considered one of the prettiest villages in the Cotswolds.

Accommodation

• Country:  The Redesdale 
• Premium: The Manor

Day 3: Moreton-in-Marsh - Blenheim Palace (train transfer) - Blenheim - Burford, 4 - 7 mi. (6 or 11 km)
You will take a train from Moreton in Marsh to Blenheim Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the birthplace of Winston Churchill. Before entering the palace grounds, you will visit the nearby village of Bladon to pay your respects at Churchill's grave. Once inside the palace grounds, you will be amazed by the stunning gardens designed by Capability Brown, including the formal Italian Gardens and the Rose Garden. You will also have the opportunity to tour the palace itself and learn more about the history of the Churchill family. After lunch, you will walk to the Column of Victory, which was built to commemorate the Battle of Blenheim and the defeat of the French. Finally, you will return to Moreton-in-Marsh for the evening.

Accommodation

Day 4: Moreton in Marsh - Bampton - White Horse Hill - Tetbury, 4- 6 mi. (6 - 10 km)
When you travel from Moreton in Marsh, your first stop will be in Bampton, a village that Downton Abbey fans will recognize as the outdoor filming location for the popular TV series. From there, you will continue your journey towards the breathtaking White Horse Hill, where you can witness the beautiful ancient carving atop the Ridgeway. Another notable attraction in the area is Wayland Smithy, a well-preserved Neolithic burial chamber that is steeped in history and legend. After your exploration, you will head to the charming White Horse pub in Woolstone for a delicious lunch. The next stop on your itinerary is the world-famous Stonehenge, where you can marvel at the iconic stone circle and immerse yourself in the history and mystery of this ancient site. Finally, you will travel to your hotel in Tetbury, located near Highgrove, the private residence of Their Majesties The King Charles III and The Queen Consort.

Accommodation

• Country:  The Ormond
• Premium: Hare and Hounds

Day 5: Tetbury - Bath (transfer) - Bath Skyline Walk - Tetbury, 5 - 8 mi. (8 - 13 km)
In the morning you transfer down to Bath, via a 2000-year-old Roman Road and into the city via the Kennet and Avon canal. In the afternoon you can visit the incredible Roman Baths and tour the Georgian-inspired Royal Crescent overlooking the city. We then head back to the hotel for your last night dinner together.            c     c

Accommodation

• Country:  The Ormond
• Premium: Hare and Hounds

Day 6: Departure
After a relaxed breakfast, your tour officially ends. Regular direct trains depart from Bath Spa Station into London and other mainline stations.

Cotswolds Villages & Towns

Day 1: Moreton-in-Marsh - Hidcote Gardens - Moreton-in-Marsh, 4 - 6 mi. (6 - 13 km)
Day 2: Golden Stoned Chipping Campden -  Broadway Tower - Moreton in Marsh, 4 - 6 mi. (6 - 10 km)
Day 3: Transfer to Blenheim Palace, 5, 8, or 10 mi. (8, 13, or 16 km)
Day 4: Moreton in Marsh - Stow on the World (by transfer) - Burford, 5 - 8 mi. (8 - 13 km)
Day 5: Burford - Barnsley (by transfer) - Coln Valley - Bibury - Bampton - Burford, 6 - 8 mi. (10 - 13 km)
Day 6: End of tour

Day 1: Moreton-in-Marsh - Hidcote Gardens - Moreton-in-Marsh, 4 - 6 mi. (6 - 13 km)
Your tour guides will greet you at the Moreton-in-Marsh Station. After a swift lunch at your hotel, you'll begin your introduction to the Cotswolds with a leisurely walk from the charming town of Chipping Campden to the stunning Hidcote Gardens. These gardens were inspired by American designs and feature a series of outdoor "rooms" that are sure to take your breath away. You'll continue your walk to the Ebrington Arms, a pub recently recognized as the best in England by the Sunday Times, before returning to Moreton-in-Marsh for your first group dinner together.

Accommodation

• Country:  Redesdale Arms
• Premium: The Manor

Day 2: Chipping Campden -  Broadway Tower - Broadway - Moreton-in-Marsh, 4 - 6 mi. (6  - 10 km)
Next, you'll depart again from Chipping Campden and join the Cotswolds Way, a 102-mile-long route extending all the way to Bath. Your journey will take you past Dovers Hill, where the quirky Cotswold Olympiks take place, and towards Broadway Tower. From the top of the tower, you can take in panoramic views of 16 English and Welsh counties with the landscape spread out like a beautiful patchwork quilt before your eyes. Following lunch at Broadway Tower, you'll make your way down to Broadway, also known as the Jewel of the Cotswolds, where you can indulge in some delicious afternoon tea at the Broadway Deli and explore the stunning high street shops. Your day will conclude with a return to Moreton in Marsh for the evening.

• Country:  Redesdale Arms
• Premium: The Manor

Day 3: Blenheim Palace, 5, 8, or 10 mi. (8, 13, or 16 km)
You will transfer by train from Moreton in Marsh through the beautiful Cotswolds to Blenheim Palace, a World Heritage site and the birthplace of Winston Churchill. First, you will visit Winston Churchill’s grave in the village of Bladon before walking into the Palace grounds designed by the renowned garden landscaper, Capability Brown. You will tour the Palace itself and walk around the formal Italian Gardens and the Rose Garden. After lunch, you will walk to the Column of Victory, built to celebrate the victory over the French at the Battle of Blenheim, before returning via train to Moreton in Marsh.

Accommodation

• Country:  Redesdale Arms
• Premium: The Manor

Day 4: Moreton in Marsh - Stow on the World (by transfer) - Burford, 5 - 8 mi. (8 - 13 km)
You will travel from Moreton in Marsh to Stow on the Wold, the highest town in the Cotswolds, with a magnificent market square and the site of a famous battle in the English Civil War. You will then walk down towards the Slaughters (two villages called Upper and Lower Slaughter) probably the most photogenic villages in the whole region and onto lunch at Bourton on the Water, often referred to as the Venice of the Cotswolds. After lunch, you will head to Burford and your next hotel in one of the prettiest Cotswold towns there is, renowned for its bustling high street and atmosphere.

Accommodation

• Country: The Prince 
• Premium: The Lamb

Day 5: Burford - Barnsley (by transfer) - Coln Valley - Bibury - Bampton - Burford, 6 - 8 mi. (10 - 13 km)
On this trip, you will travel from Burford and embark on a walk from the charming village of Barnsley down the picturesque Coln Valley, eventually reaching the delightful village of Bibury. This village is so picturesque that Henry Ford once considered moving it entirely to the United States. After taking in the sights, the group stops for lunch at a nearby trout farm before heading to Bampton, a must-see destination for Downton Abbey fans, as it's the location of all the outdoor filming for the series. Upon return to Burford, you will enjoy your last meal with the group.

Accommodation

• Country: The Prince 
• Premium: The Lamb

Day 6: End of tour
The group transfers from Burford to a mainline station i which is normally Charlbury.

Day 1: Moreton-in-Marsh Royal - Chipping Campden,  6 mi. (10 km)
Day 2: Golden Stoned Chipping Campden & The Eccentric Hidcote Gardens, 6 mi. (10 km)
Day 3: Broadway Tower & Broadway Village, 6 - 8 mi. (10 - 13 km)
Day 4: Broadway Village - Winchombe, 9 mi. (14 km)
Day 5: Winchombe - Cleeve Hill - Belas Knap - Sudeley Castle, 5 - 8 mi. (8 - 13 km)
Day 6: Winchombe - Guiting Power or Bourton on the Water, 6 - 11 mi. (10 - 18 km)

Day 1: Moreton-in-Marsh Royal - Chipping Campden, 6 mi. (10 km)
Guests arrive from London at 10.00 am into Moreton in Marsh (there are direct trains from London Paddington) followed by a quick introductory briefing before you head off for your first walk into the Cotswolds. Walk via the arboretum at Batsford, which is a good lunch option, before walking through the stunning village of Blockley. Visit the amazing topiary at Broad Campden before walking into Chipping Campden, one of the signature market towns of the Cotswolds. At Chipping Campden there will be ample time to look around and enjoy the town and your hotel for the first two nights.

Accommodation

• Country:  The Lygon Arms 
• Premium: Cotswold House Hotel and Spa 

Day 2: Golden Stoned Chipping Campden & The Eccentric Hidcote Gardens, 6 mi. (10 km)
Guests walk from Chipping Campden, across the fields and onto Hidcote Gardens (a majestic, American-inspired garden, set out in a series of outdoor rooms). It also has a great cafe, so it is a perfect lunch stop. Loop back to Chipping Campden, via the Ebrington Arms, one of the best pubs (recently named by the Sunday Times as the best in England), and back into your hotel in Chipping Campden.

Accommodation

• Country:  The Lygon Arms 
• Premium: Cotswold House Hotel and Spa 

Day 3: Broadway Tower & Broadway Village, 6 - 8 mi. (10 - 13 km)
Departing again from Chipping Campden, on the Cotswolds Way (a 102-mile route that leads to Bath) past Dovers Hill, home to the quirky Cotswold Olympics, towards Broadway Tower. Guests can walk up the tower with views over 16 counties of England and Wales with the landscape laid out like a patchwork quilt before you. After lunch at Broadway Tower, walk down to Broadway itself, known as the Jewel of the Cotswolds, for afternoon tea at the Broadway Deli and a good look around the high street shops. Stay in Broadway for the night. 

Accommodation

• Country: Crown and Trumpet
• Premium: The Broadway Hotel

Day 4: Broadway Village - Winchcombe, 9 mi. (14 km)
Walk from Broadway and follow the Cotswolds Way, all the way to the next hotel in Winchcombe. It’s a stunning walk through the quaint villages at Stanton and Stanway and past the ruins of Hailes Abbey before arriving at Winchcombe. You will stay in Winchcombe for the next two nights. 

Accommodation

• Country:  The White Hart Inn
• Premium: The Lion Inn

Day 5: Winchcombe - Cleeve Hill - Belas Knap - Sudeley Castle, 5 - 8 mi. (8 - 13 km)
Walking from Winchcombe to Cleeve Hill, you will stop at a lovely viewpoint over the city of Cheltenham, before exploring the Neolithic long barrow at Belas Knap and traveling to the wonderful Sudeley Castle. Home of Catherine Parr, Henry VIII’s sixth wife, Sudeley is secluded and beautiful in equal measure and well worth a visit. 

Accommodation

• Country:  The White Hart Inn
• Premium: The Lion Inn

Day 6: Winchcombe - Guiting Power or Bourton on the Water, 6 - 11 mi. (10 - 18 km)
On the last day and potentially the longest, guests can choose the length of the walk they would like and then be transferred back to the train station at lunchtime or late afternoon. Head uphill initially, back onto the Cotswold escarpment, through some stunning woods, and into the village of Guiting Power where a great pub and a cafe is serving (reportedly) the best Victoria Sponge cake in the world! This is the first pick-up point. The second pick-up point is at Bourton on the Water, the Venice of the Cotswolds. Transfers are to Moreton in Marsh train station.