Hidden Cotswolds: Past Glories and Forgotten Stories
During this full day tour, you will explore the beautiful area known as the Cotswolds, visit its charming, picturesque villages and learn of its ancient history. The starting and ending point will be at your hotel in Bath.
- Traditional lunch in a Country Pub.
- Guided walking tour in Cotswolds.
- Afternoon tea in a beautiful romantic garden.
AVAILABILITY
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
DURATION
Full Day
START LOCATION
Your Hotel in Bath
END LOCATION
Your Hotel in Bath
TOUR LANGUAGE
English
Detailed Description
The tour will start at 9:00 AM from your hotel in Bath, when you will be picked up in a comfortable 9-seater van by your guide for the day. You will then be transported away from the crowds to discover the beautiful countryside and rolling hills of the Cotswolds
On the way, you will drive through country lanes that twist down wooded valleys, past ancient villages and curious sheep! Arriving at our first destination, you will explore the village and learn of the history of the area, and why the Cotswolds were so important. Take time to admire the picturesque cottages and experience English hospitality.
Your guide will tell you the story of the birth of England, why this ancient town became the heart of the country for 1000 years and much more. You will also visit the oldest hotel in England dating back to 1200 and have a delicious lunch in a rural pub that used to be frequented by some kings.
On this tour you will also visit the incredibly romantic garden of a large country house where you will enjoy a delicious afternoon tea surrounded by flowers and a beautiful green landscape. The tour will end at the same starting point at your accommodation in Bath at approximately 5:15 PM.
Tour Tickets (may vary by date)
| Ticket | Price (GBP) |
|---|---|
| General (P/P) | 175.00 (GBP) |
Included
- Pick up and return to your accommodation in Bath.
- Transportation during the tour.
- Traditional lunch in a Rural Pub.
- Entrance to a large garden of a country house.
- Coffee or tea in the morning at the oldest hotel in England.
- Tea and cake in the afternoon on the grounds of a Victorian Gothic mansion.
- A friendly local guide.
- Guided walking tour of the Cotswolds.
Cancellation Policy
For inclusive (price per seat) tours, all tours are fully refundable up to one week before the tour. Between seven and two calendar days before the date of a tour a 50% refund is available. Any cancellations made within the two days leading up to the date of a tour are non-refundable.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Are your tours any good?
We are confident that our tours will be the best experience you will have whilst on your vacation. Our experience blends history, countryside, stories, food, drink and locations with a warm, friendly guide who personalizes every tour to your interests. We do our best to go the extra mile to create incredible and memorable experiences. Please feel welcome to read our reviews on TripAdvisor, Google and Yelp for previous guests views of our tours.
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How fit do I need to be?
All our tour experiences are designed to be as accessible as possible and most people with average or even below average mobility and health should be able to enjoy every part of our experiences. Each one does require a small amount of walking however, so if walking more than a few hundred yards poses a difficulty, please contact us and we can advise you on whether a particular experience is suitable. Of course, we will do our best to accommodate your needs as much as possible.
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Do you have wheelchair access?
At this time, we are sorry to say we cannot accommodate wheelchairs unless the occupant is happy to be assisted in and out of the vehicle and their wheelchair can be folded and stored in the rear. We sincerely hope that as the company grows we can accommodate wheelchair users as we are committed to making our tours as accessible as possible to all.
