England: Bath & the Cotswolds
7 Days
Starting From
$4,195.00
10 Days
Starting From
$5,295.00
per person, double occupancy
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Add an ExtensionEnjoy a charming slice of English countryside, dotted with sheep and served with a side of tea, on this Cotswolds walking tour.
Every great walk deserves a digestif. Yours this afternoon on your Cotswolds walking tour is a scrumptious cream tea by the riverside in Bourton-on-the-Water. Settling in for scones, jam, and clotted cream, you exchange smiles with local families and picnicking visitors lounging on the grassy banks of the Windrush. From Chipping Campden to Stow-on-the-Wold, your guides have shown you the Cotswolds’ loveliest corners on daily walks along England’s national trails. Honey-colored villages of thatch-roofed limestone cottages draped with climbing roses. Lambs gamboling in meadows crisscrossed by hedgerows. Bath’s elegant Georgian architecture. It’s genteel and harmonious—a remarkably preserved stretch of English countryside awaiting your discovery.
Highlights
- Stroll the footpaths of Kiftsgate Court Gardens, one of England’s most beloved gardens, tended by three generations of women.
- Marvel at breathtaking vistas along the famed Cotswold Way and Monarch’s Way, traversing bucolic pastureland dotted with sheep and small wooded glens.
- Explore the fine 16th-century stone buildings of the village of Broadway, the “Jewel of the Cotswolds.”
- Walk into 17th-century market towns, where wool, yarn, and farm produce were traded and sold for centuries.
- Explore the UNESCO World Heritage city of Bath, with its stunningly well-preserved Roman bathhouses and grand Georgian architecture.
Positive Impact
Country Walkers is proud to support The Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with a donation on behalf of each guest on this tour. The Cotswolds is the largest recognized Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in England. These countryside areas are a family of protected natural parks and landscapes designated for conservation. The Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty works toward upkeeping the Cotswold Way National Trail, creating wildflower-rich Grasslands, and leading tree planting and biodiversity enhancement projects.
Accommodations
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2024 Pre-Trip Extension - Stratford-upon-Avon
- One night at the Arden Hotel
- Airport car service for arrival
- Daily breakfast
- City information
1 Night From $195
per person, double occupancy
Single Supplement: From $95
Your vacation is about to begin! Spend your first night aloft and arrive ready for an unforgettable trip.
A Country Walkers representative will greet you at the airport to start your adventure off right. A complimentary car service will whisk you to your centrally located hotel in Stratford-upon-Avon. From here, you are perfectly positioned to explore this charming city at your leisure.
After a delicious included breakfast at your hotel, you are free to explore on your own, using our included city information packet to guide your discoveries.
Included Meals: Breakfast
The Arden Hotel
2024 Post-Trip Extension - Oxford
- Two nights at the voco Oxford Spires Hotel
- Airport car service for departure
- Daily breakfast
- City information
2 Nights From $345
per person, double occupancy
Single Supplement: From $245
After a relaxing breakfast, meet at 10:00 a.m. for the 30-minute drive to Oxford. Please note that hotel check-in time is 3:00 p.m. You may leave your bags with reception while you explore Oxford. There is so much to see and do just around the corner.
Oxford is famous the world over for its prestigious University, the oldest in the English-speaking world. The core of the campus is just a few blocks away from your hotel. Wander the network of cobbled lanes lined with noble buildings spanning some 800 years. Ascend St. Martin’s Tower, also called “Carfax Tower,” for sweeping views of the city’s rooftops and soaring spires. Browse the stalls of the historical Covered Market, open since 1774, and follow pedestrian-friendly streets to the iconic Bodleian Library, or “Bodley” to students and locals. One of the oldest libraries in Europe, it is the main research library of the University of Oxford (closed on Sundays).
Tonight, stroll along the picturesque River Thames to visit central Oxford. Stop in for a pint at one of the city’s many pubs and chic restaurants.
Country Walkers provides you with city information including recommendations on what to see and do in Oxford during your stay.
Included Meals: Breakfast
After a delicious included breakfast at your hotel, you are free to explore on your own, using our included city information packet to guide your discoveries.
Included Meals: Breakfast
After an included breakfast this morning, complimentary transportation is provided to London Heathrow Airport based upon your departure time.
Included Meals: Breakfast
voco Oxford Spires Hotel
This was the best trip! My favorite part was our excellent guides. They were fantastic. The walks were amazing. Just everything was spot on! The accommodations were awesome too with the exception of the last night at The Bear Inn in Woodstock (but the very very rude reception desk employee wasn’t Country Walkers fault). Overall though everything Country Walkers did was exceptional. I’ll be booking again. Thank you for a life changing experience.
England: Bath & the Cotswolds
This trip was just perfect! Our accommodations were very nice and the food was delicious. We had the most wonderful guides who were so attentive to every detail and need of the group. Our hike in the countryside brought us through the most beautiful parts of England. Jesse and Hania made it all the more interesting by sharing their wealth of knowledge of the Cotswolds. I would definitely do another CW tour.
England: Bath & the Cotswolds
Expert Local Guides
Experience your destination like an insider with people who call it home.
Bethany Berry-Henshaw
Bethany Berry-Henshaw has worked in Outdoor and Environmental Education since leaving University. She now guides on the Country Walkers Cotswolds Tours in the UK and has previosly lead groups in the UK, Oman and Hong Kong, guiding everything from walking tours, to canoe trips and climbing expeditions. She is especially interested in natural history and is always keen to share and improve her knowledge and passion for plants and wildlife. As well as working as a guide, Bethany also works as a Ranger for the National Trust in the English Lake District where she is involved in a re-wilding project. In the evening Bethany can be found in her garden – where she is learning at lot if not always growing a lot!
Jesse Hunnisett
Born in Winchester and living in Upham, a small village outside Winchester, Jesse Hunnisett comes from a farming background and his interests include hill walking, mountain biking, camping, playing music, and travelling. He loves taking friends and family around parts of the UK and discovering areas of the world he has never been to before. When not introducing visitors to the scenery and rich history of the Cotswolds, Jesse enjoys playing and listening to music, reading a good book, and learning as much as possible about the conservation of English heritage in this very walking- and dog-friendly region of England.
Gillian Nicol
Gillian Nicol was born in the historic Roman city of Chester, studied in Liverpool, Manchester, and Keele (earning multiple degrees), and now resides in rural Chesire. Her background includes teaching secondary school geography, leading outdoor education trips through the Duke of Edinburgh expeditions, and working for a wine merchant. In addition, she has lived and traveled throughout Africa, Asia, Australasia, and much of Western Europe but her heart remains with her home country with its stunning views, quaint villages, and rich history. Gillian’s interests include skiing, snowboarding, fell running, biking (including long distance bike events) and exploring the UK in her camper van with her partner, Nick.