Secret Cotswolds Private Tour from Oxford
Overview
I have personally been touring this enchanting area for over 10 years now. The beauty of a Cotswolds private driving tour is the freedom and flexibility that it gives you on the day. This tour has a set itinerary where I have a recommended route. Here I have combined idyllic hidden villages with the more famous Cotswold towns. This gives you a wonderful overview and experience of what the Cotswolds is all about. You get to see the postcode locations as well as escape the tourist trail and discover hidden gems that only us locals know about.
As it is a private tour I am totally flexible as to how long you would like in each place, and are more than happy to adapt the itinerary on the day if you would like.
If you want more hidden villages, more market towns or natural beauty then your wish is my command!
With that in mind if you have any specific requests in advance or pickup locations then feel free to message me. I will be happy to help.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Full control over itinerary and route
- Pick up/drop off within the North Cotswolds including Oxford & Stratford-upon-Avon
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- A seven hour tour of the Cotswolds
- Knowledgable and passionate driver-guide
- Food or refreshments
- Gratuities.
Meeting and Pickup
I can collect you from anywhere in the North Cotswolds or Oxford area for free. There is also a pickup option from London for an extra £250. A cheaper and faster way would be to take the train from London Paddington to Oxford station or London Marylebone to Oxford Parkway station. These take between 50-60 min train ride and are direct.
What To Expect
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Great Tew
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Stow-on-the-Wold
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Lower Slaughter
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Bourton-on-the-Water
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Burford
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Swinbrook
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Minster Lovell Hall & Dovecote
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- 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
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Near public transportation
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- Private transportation.
- Full control over itinerary and route.
- Pick up/drop off within the North Cotswolds including Oxford & Stratford-upon-Avon.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- A seven hour tour of the Cotswolds.
- Knowledgable and passionate driver-guide.
- Food or refreshments.
- Gratuities.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Secret Cotswolds Private Tour from Oxford is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Secret Cotswolds Private Tour from Oxford will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Private transportation
- Full control over itinerary and route
- Pick up/drop off within the North Cotswolds including Oxford & Stratford-upon-Avon
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- A seven hour tour of the Cotswolds
- Knowledgable and passionate driver-guide
- Food or refreshments
- Gratuities.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- 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
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Near public transportation
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
