Private Cotswolds Villages Tour

Covering almost 800 square miles and no fewer than five English counties, the Cotswolds are the single largest designated Area of Natural Beauty in the UK.

The area was once renowned for its wool production, reminders of which you can still see today.

During this experience, you will visit picturesque villages hidden in the heart of the Cotswolds, with honey-coloured limestone period buildings and rich cultural heritage.

Relax in your Luxury Private Vehicle with a Blue Badge Guide as you enjoy the best of the English countryside.

Burford is known as the gateway to the Cotswolds.

Its High Street slopes from the high Wolds, where you have beautiful views over the open countryside, down into the pretty Windrush valley.

Choose to visit Burford’s numerous small shops offering Cotswolds cheese, quality meats, freshly made cakes, antiques and books.

Stow-on-the-Wold is a charming market town nestled in the heart of the Cotswolds, England.

Known for its picturesque beauty, it sits atop an 800-foot hill, offering stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

The town's history dates back to the medieval period, with its large market square, testament to its past as a thriving wool trading hub.

Upper and Lower Slaughter are two picturesque villages nestled in the heart of the Cotswolds, offering a quintessential glimpse into the region's timeless beauty.

Located just a mile apart, these villages are connected by the River Eye, which meanders peacefully through both, enhancing their idyllic charm.

Upper Slaughter is known for its unspoiled, tranquil atmosphere, with honey-colored stone cottages and a historic manor house that exude a sense of serenity.

Whilst Lower Slaughter, features a charming old mill with a working waterwheel, now housing a museum and a café.

Both villages are virtually untouched by modern development, retaining their historic character and offering a window into England’s past. Be captivated by the gentle beauty of the surrounding countryside, with rolling hills and lush meadows.

On arriving at Bibury you may think you have been transported back in time.

The village was once described by the British poet, artist and novelist William Morris (1834-96) as “the most beautiful village in England”.

Bibury’s attractions includes Arlington Row, a 17th century row of weavers’ cottages built of local stone next to the River Coln.

It is one of the most photographed areas in the region and was chosen as a location for the 2007 film ‘Stardust’. The River Coln flows between the main village street and a water meadow: together with Arlington Row as a backdrop, it makes one of the most picturesque scenes you will find in the Cotswolds.

Regularly voted one of the prettiest villages in England, Bourton-on -the-Water has a unique appeal to visitors and residents alike.

Known as the Venice of the Cotswolds, this one village offers a wealth of attractions and shops, restaurants and tea rooms, or simply the space for you to enjoy some time by the River Windrush, spanned by its five arched bridges.

Bourton-on-the-Water’s most prized feature is its tranquil river. Fed from many springs, its source is approximately ten miles from the village, and even in the 1976 drought the flow continued.

The earliest evidence of a Christian presence in Bourton-on-the-Water goes back as far as 709AD when a wooden church was built on land donated by the local king, centred to the Abbey of Evesham.

Today the parish Church remains the focus of a lively worshipping community in the village of Bourton-on-the-Water, extending a warm welcome to visitors.