Custom Cotswold Tours
Custom Cotswold Tours
I offer personalized, custom tours of the beautiful Cotswolds, designed to match your interests and preferences.
Whether you’re seeking scenic countryside views, charming villages, historic landmarks, or hidden gems, my custom itineraries ensure a unique and unforgettable experience that showcases the best of this quintessentially English region.
The Cotswolds
On The Day
Before we meet, we will have discussed an itinerary.
I usually collect my guests from their hotel at 10am. From here we will start to follow the route. But this can change as we go along. I might pick up on something you mention and need to make a diversion. Or you might be having so much fun in one place that we have to adapt the route.
Remember, it’s your day.
The day ends at around 6pm wherever you wish to be taken to.
Historic Houses
The Cotswolds are full of historic houses. Each one will haing its own story to tell.
This one is Chastleton House. Other wonderful places to visit would be Sudeley Castle which has historical links to Henry VIII and his last, surviving, wife Catherine Parr.
Gardens
Many of the manors and houses have wonderful gardens to visit and to marvel at the plants and trees.
This is a picure taken at the fabulous, Arts and Crafts inspired, Hidcote Gardens. Almost next door is the very different gardens of Kiftsgate Gardens.
Arts and Crafts
The Cotswolds was an important centre for the Arts and Crafts Movement which started in the early 20th century. This is picture of the workshop at Hart’s Silversmiths. If you like silver and craftsmanship, let me know, as I HAVE to bring you here.
Filming Location Links
The tour can take you to locations featured in popular UK TV series and films like Father Brown, Downton Abbey, Harry Potter and Clarkson’s Farm including the now world famous Didley Squat Farm Shop and pub, the Farmer’s Arms.
Walking
Your Cotswold tour could feature a scenic hike from one charming town to another, or a circular walk, allowing you to take in the beautiful countryside.
The journey could end with a relaxing lunch at a traditional English pub, where you can enjoy a delicious lunch before continuing on the day’s tour.
Shopping
The Cotswolds boasts many beautiful ‘Market’ Towns. Most shops in these towns are refreshingly independent. Each boasting their own eclectic mix of gifts and souvenirs. If shopping is your thing, they make exploring each town a real treat.
Museums
Many of the towns have their own museum. Each one will give its own insight into the history of the town.
This is a picture from the Cotswold Motoring Museum
