Cotswold Taster Tour from Oxford

Oxford, Scotland
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The Cotswolds is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty which has inspired artists, writers and philosophers for many centuries.  Come and discover idyllic English villages, nestling in quiet valleys, small stone thatched cottages, majestic castles and manors, and charming high streets peppered with quaint tea shops and antiques shops. Let your knowledgeable guides show you the English countryside at its best. This is an extended half-day tour from Oxford, ideal for those who would love to see some of the Cotswold villages, but cannot spare a whole day.

 

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Pass By: Blenheim Palace, Woodstock OX20 1PP England

Our tour starts with a drive though the quaint Oxfordshire town of Woodstock. See a view of Blenheim Palace (birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill) as we pass through.

Stop At: Stow-on-the-Wold Market Square, Stow-on-the-Wold England

Enjoy window-shopping in some of the quaint antiques shops and boutiques in the pretty town square or visit St Edwards Church with its quirky wooden door, said to have inspired the writer Tolkien.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Bourton-on-the-Water, Bourton-on-the-Water, Cotswolds, England

Our drive then takes us through some beautiful countryside and picturesque villages to Bourton-on-the-Water, the 'Venice of the Cotswolds'. Bourton has many cafes and small souvenir shops to explore and there is also the pretty River Windrush with its small stone bridges.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Burford, Burford, Cotswolds, England

We then continue to Burford, the Gateway to the Cotswolds via the quaint stone villages of the Windrush Valley. Enjoy browsing around the small shops and cafes in Burford.

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Minster Lovell Hall & Dovecote, Minster Road, Minster Lovell, Witney England

You end your unforgettable Cotswold journey driving through the quaint villages of Swinbrook and Asthall (home to the Mitford sisters) and stop in the beautiful village of Minster Lovell, with its its attractive thatched houses and ruined Hall.

Duration: 20 minutes

Inclusions

  • Blue Badge guide
  • Hotel drop-off (select hotels only)
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Bottled water and select beverages
  • Pick up and drop off on request from hotels in North Oxford
  • Pick up and drop off from Oxford Railway Station on request.

Exclusions

  • Meals not included

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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