England: The Cotswolds

If you’re looking for a private vacation in England’s famous Cotswolds region with stays in truly lovely, high-class hotels, this self-guided adventure is for you! Enjoy the flexibility to explore at your own pace—strolling expertly planned walking routes through wildflower meadows on public footpaths accompanied by only flocks of sheep, grazing horses, and the companion of your choice. Some days, you’ll walk from inn to superb inn—guided by our audio navigation smartphone app with detailed route notes to point you towards the best spot for a panoramic photo, picturesque pubs offering authentic English lager, and the perfect rose-trimmed tearoom to relax and enjoy a cream tea. Best of all, each night you’ll come home to charming English hotels dripping with history, high-end amenities, and quintessential British character.  

Highlights

  • Stroll a bucolic landscape of rolling meadows, sheep-dotted pastures, and tranquil forests straight out of a fairy tale.
  • Stay in quaint country inns and converted manors brimming with English charm and surrounded by beautiful gardens.
  • Follow some of England’s most renowned walking trails including the hilly Cotswold Way, the gentle Heart of England Way, and the historic Monarch’s Way.
  • Admire the graceful Regency architecture of Cheltenham, known at the “Western Gateway to the Coldswolds” and the cultural capital of Gloucestershire County.
  • Explore the enchanting grounds of the beautifully preserved Sudeley Castle & Gardens, resting place of Katherine Parr, the sixth wife of Henry VIII.

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.

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Expert local leaders to introduce you to the best of your destination
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Off-the-beaten-path places you’d never find on your own
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Delicious multi-course meals—a majority are included
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A maximum of 18 fun-loving fellow travelers to share the journey
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Gracious accommodations that are a clean, comfortable home away from home
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Experts to handle all the details
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Air Packages include plane tickets, airport shuttles, and pre- and post-tour accommodations

Itinerary

Accommodations

What's Included

Tour Only Air Package
Boutique accommodations Included Included
9 on-tour meals: 6 breakfasts, 1 lunch, and 2 dinners Included Included
Ride with GPS (custom downloadable GPS route notes and turn-by-turn voice navigation; smartphone required) Included Included
Orientation meeting with a Country Walkers representative Included Included
Local representative available 24/7 Included Included
Entrance fees and special events as noted in the itinerary: Entrance to Sudeley Castle & Gardens Included Included
Scheduled on-tour taxi and luggage transportations (Please note: If unable to walk, it is possible to travel with your luggage from one accommodation to the next at no additional charge.) Included Included
Roundtrip international airfare Not Included Included
Business-class upgrades available Not Included Included
One extra night in Cheltenham and one extra night in Oxford Not Included Included
Pre- and post-trip breakfasts Not Included Included
Detailed information for your independent travel to/from arrival and departure airports Not Included Included
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