London: Small Group Cotswolds Day Trip Including Bourton-on-the-Water
Highlights
Group Tour
12 Hours
EASY
Description
The Cotswolds is classified as an area of outstanding beauty, famed for its traditional villages, rolling hills, cream teas, sheep, and Victorian follies.Its is one of the UK’s most popular tourist spots so join us on our small group tour to get a more ‘off the beaten track’ experience of this charming [sensitive content]autiful in all seasons we will visit some of the highlights of the Cotswolds, all within a day’s driving distance from London.
A rural idyl that was once the heart of the wool industry in the medieval times, exporting textiles throughout Europe.During the Victorian Era the newly built railways passed this area by, meaning that its medieval charm has been preserved.It was rediscovered by the pioneers of Arts & Crafts Movement and the Pre-Raphaelites in the late Victorian era, who made it fashionable and created lots of small artisan workshops making goods such as furniture, jewelry and ceramics.
As this is a small group tour, we can nip around the little villages with ease stopping at places such as Bibury, Bourton on the Water, Bibury and Burford.Along with our visit to Broadway Tower, a Victorian folly built by the famous 18th Century landscape designer known as Capability Brown, with its dramatic views over the countryside.
Itinerary
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7:30am to 8:30am London Pickups
We offer a range of pick-up points located in central & west London, all of which are easy to reach by public transport.You can choose to meet us at whichever pick-up point is most convenient for you.
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10:45am Arrive in The Cotswolds
We will visit the picturesque village of Bibury first with its iconic weavers cottages on Arlington row, its Trout Farm and pretty mill.Then we will go on to Bourton on the Water with its pretty bridges, interesting shops plus plenty of places to eat, so a great stop for lunch.After this we head to Broadway Tower, a fascinating Georgian folly with a quirky Arts & Crafts interior and great views from the top of the tower.Finally we will stop at Stow on the Wold where you can treat yourself to a delicious cream tea or you can visit the Church with its famous door, with trees growing around it.
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5:00pm Depart Cotswolds
After a lovely day out in the charming countryside, we make our way back to London.
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7:30pm Arrive back in London
Depending on traffic, we should arrive back in London at around 7:30pm and will do two drop offs.
What's Included
Please Note
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.