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The Cotswold Tour

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Oxford, England
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On average, this is booked 22 (0) days in advance.

8 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Johnnie your local driver and tour guide, has lived and worked in The Cotswolds for three decades. As we navigate the picturesque countryside, Johnnie, with his passion for the Cotswolds and love of local history will provide an informative and interesting commentary. Visitors will be left with cherished memories of this timeless English countryside. Our tours showcase the beauty of the area while minimising time spent in the car and with this in mind, we have carefully chosen the routes and destinations. We aim to show you as much as possible whilst ensuring you have a relaxed and enjoyable experience and time to savour the Cotswolds. There will be plenty of photo opportunities, breaks for a bite to eat, a cream tea, or a pint in a cosy pub, as well as a chance to explore local shops.
This is a private tour and will include only you and your driver.
You will not share the car with anyone else.

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Dinner
  • Snacks
  • Entrance to any paid attractions on the tour.
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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point
Pickup details

For guests coming from London to be met at Moreton-in-Marsh Train Station, the train from Paddington London arrives at 10.18 am. The tour will start after that time.

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Station Road
Moreton-in-Marsh GL56 0AA, UK

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

What To Expect

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Blockley

We drive from Moreton-in-Marsh via Bourton-on-the-Hill to Blockley, a beautiful village where many of the buildings date to when it was the centre of a silk spinning industry. It is also famous for being a the location of a popular BBC series; Father Brown.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Broad Campden (pass by)

We drive through Broad Campden, a village know for it's abundance of thatched cottages.
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Chipping Campden

We stop at Chipping Campden, a town famous for its importance in the Cotswold wool trade. It will include a visit to the town's wool church and other historic buildings. Travellers can wander down the high street and visit it's cafés and independent shops.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Broadway Tower

We take a scenic route to Broadway Tower, where we park in the visitors centre. Travellers then walk to the tower to take in the view.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Snowshill

We drive on to beautiful Snowhill, one of the most photographed villages in the Cotswolds, where we stop to wander and take in the view.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Broadway

We then drive from Snowhill to Broadway, passing some picturesque roadside cottages. We might stop to visit Church of St Aldhelm and St Eadburgha, dating from the 13th Century. Broadway has many independent shops, cafés and pubs, so this is a perfect opportunity to have some lunch and do some shopping.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Longborough (pass by)

After leaving Broadway, we pass through the lovely Cotswold villages of Longborough, Lower Swell, Upper Slaughter and others on our way to our next stop at Lower Slaughter.
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Lower Slaughter

We stop at Lower Slaughter to explore this famous village with its watermill, stream and picturesque cottages.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Bourton-on-the-Water

We Leave Lower Slaughter to arrive at the nearby Town of Bourton-on-the-Water. This is famous for the River Windrush which flows through the centre of the village and is crossed by five footbridges. This town is very popular with tourists and has many attractions.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Stow-on-the-Wold

We then drive on to the Town of Stow-on-the-Wold, the highest town in the Cotswolds. This again has many independent shops and cafés in its large town square..
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Moreton-in-Marsh (pass by)

We then drive from Stow-on-the-Wold back to Moreton-in-Marsh Train Station, or the final location agreed with the travellers. This will be the end of the tour.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • 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
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Frequently Asked Questions (8)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the The Cotswold Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Bottled water
  • Dinner
  • Snacks
  • Entrance to any paid attractions on the tour.

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • 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
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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