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The Cotswolds, Oxford & Shakespeare's Stratford
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The Cotswolds is a range of hills in west-central England, an area 25 miles (40 km) across and 90 miles (145 km) long. The area is characterised by attractive small towns and villages built of the underlying Cotswold stone (a type of limestone).

On the borders of the Cotswolds are the university city of Oxford, Shakespeare's Stratford Upon Avon and Warwick Castle. Combining any of these four makes a fascinating day of contrasts.

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Example
Custom Tour
Itineraries
Long Day Tours
10 Hours
'Hands On'
Countryside Tour
Stonehenge &
Bath
Oxford, Cotswolds
& Stratford
Short Day Tours
7-9 Hours
Windsor &
Stonehenge
Salisbury &
Stonehenge
Stonehenge
Windsor &
Eton
Stratford
Upon Avon
Central
London
Private Tour Options In The Region
The Cotswolds covers quite an area, north to south not far off 100 miles. Many people on a day tour like to twin the Cotswolds with a nearby town attraction. Which attraction is favoured determines which part of the Cotswolds are explored.

If you want to spend the whole day in the Cotswolds then the central region around Bourton on the Water, Lower and Upper Slaughter, Bibury and Broadway are favoured. You can village hop, take a walk or just enjoy a traditional cream tea in idyllic surroundings

However for most people, twinning with at least one from Oxford, Stratford or Warwick Castle provides the best solution.

Its a little over an hour from London to Oxford, on the way to the Cotswolds and Stratford Upon Avon, so it makes sense to drop by if only for a very short coffee and photo stop.
We have full details on Oxford on our Oxford pages.

Its then onto the Cotswolds, our favourite villages are detailed below and we'll get you off the main roads and along the country lanes and visiting villages that the large tour crowd cannot reach.

Stratford Upon Avon
is at the northern end of the Cotswolds. In the centre of this very nice riverside town is Shakespeare's birthplace and Holy Trinity Church where Shakespeare is buried.
We can take you also to Anne Hathaway's Cottage a couple of miles from the centre.

Only 20 minutes from Stratford is Warwick Castle.

From Stratford or Warwick its a couple of hours or more back to your hotel in London.
Central Cotswolds Villages
Burford
For many people, Burford, an old wool town, is the gateway town into the Cotswolds. One of the larger conurbation's, the main High Street descending down to the river with some of its best 17th and 18th century frontages is the main focus for visitors. Burford is a renowned centre for antiques, teashops and gift shopping.
Bourton On The Water
Probably the most popular village in the Cotswolds, and often referred to as the "Venice of the Cotswolds" because the River Windrush runs right through the centre. The sparkling water and the attractive low bridges crossing it create a charming scene.

The Slaughters
Only a couple of miles from Bourton On Water, Lower Slaughter is just off the Roman Fosse Way and a wonderfully conserved typical Cotswold village, with a Water Mill and ducks on the stream - a wander alongside the stream seems like a privilege.

Upper Slaughter is equally attractive with old cottages and farmhouses, and a Manor House now a hotel

Bourton On The Water
Bibury
William Morris called Bibury "the most beautiful village in England" and it remains most attractive in its setting alongside the river. The 14th century Arlington Row provides the focal point. This was originally a wool store, then altered into weavers’ cottages and is now restored by the National Trust. The low roofline and row of gables give it true Cotswold style.

Stow on the Wold
Famous as a centre for antiques, Stow-on-the-Wold, situated on the Roman Fosse Way, has a long history and probably dates from a prehistoric fortified settlement on top of the hill. The Market Square is large and impressive and, surrounded by houses, shops and inns all built in the local Cotswold stone, it gives the feeling of being the focus of town life over many centuries. At nearly 800ft, Stow-on-the-Wold is the highest of the Cotswold towns, approached uphill from all directions.
Private Tours - Price Menu & Terms
Passenger
Capacity
Part Day*
Short Range
7-8 Hours
Full Day*
Long Range
10 Hours
Main Booking Conditions
Mini Van With Driver/Guide
1-4
£295 £370 $US 100 Deposit
Full refund up to 60 days before day.
Price not inclusive of admissions
Mini Bus With Driver/Guide
5-8
£375 £425 No deposit, credit card secures day.
Pay on day.
Price not inclusive of admissions
9-12
£425 £475
13-16
£475 £525
* A short day is 7-8 hours, enough time to visit locations like Windsor or Hampton Court relatively close to London at leisure or a visit to Stonehenge/Salisbury or Stratford Upon Avon a couple hours travel from London.
A long day, around 10 hours enables you to visit places like Bath or Glastonbury or combine popular destinations like Stonehenge, Cotswolds & Bath or Oxford with Stratford Upon Avon and Warwick Castle. (See example tours for guidance)

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