Charming Cotswolds and the Gloucestershire & Warwickshire Railway
Charming Cotswolds and the Gloucestershire & Warwickshire Railway
$632
Charming Cotswolds and the Gloucestershire & Warwickshire Railway
5 Days Starting and ending in Chipping Norton OX7, UK
Visiting: Chipping Norton, The Cotswolds – Moreton-in-Marsh, Stow-on-the-Wold and Chipping Norton, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire & Warwickshire Railway and Broadway, Cirencester and Bourton-on-the-Water
Tour operator:
Tour code:
w5cot2023
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Special diets catered:
Please advise requests
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Activities:
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$632 (USD)NB: Prices correct on 19-May-2024 but subject to change.
Tour Overview
Experience the quintessential Englishness of the picturesque Cotswolds, exploring the chocolate-box villages, rolling green hills and stunning scenery along the way. We’ll visit some of the region’s prettiest villages, including Moreton-in-Marsh, Stow-on-the-Wold, Bourton-on-the-Water and Chipping Norton, as well as the ‘capital’ of the Cotswolds, Cirencester. With an excursion to charming Cheltenham and a ride along the Gloucestershire & Warwickshire Railway, this tour is a true treat for the eyes!
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1
Location: Chipping Norton
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
Local departure by coach or Home Connect service then on to the outskirts of Chipping Norton for a four-night stay. Whilst at the hotel, enjoy discounts on Spa Treatments and Golf Green Fees as well as 10% off drinks at the bar!
Day 2 The Cotswolds – Moreton-In-Marsh, Stow-On-The-Wold And Chipping Norton
Location: The Cotswolds – Moreton-in-Marsh, Stow-on-the-Wold and Chipping Norton
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Enjoy a potter around the Cotswolds as we take in some of its prettiest villages. Moreton-in-Marsh is our first stop – a thriving market town whose High Street is lined with elegant 17th and 18th century buildings.
We continue to Stow-on-the-Wold, the highest of the Cotswolds' towns – historically an important trading centre where the quaint Market Sqaure is flanked by town houses, independent shops, antique centres and cosy cafes.
We return to Chipping Norton for some free time to explore.
Day 3 Cheltenham, Gloucestershire & Warwickshire Railway And Broadway
Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire & Warwickshire Railway and Broadway
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Visit the Regency city of Cheltenham before taking to the tracks of the Gloucestershire & Warwickshire Railway for a delightful trip through beautiful scenery to reach Broadway.
Often referred to as the 'Jewel of the Cotswolds', Broadway was originally centred around the old church and is recorded in the Domesday Book.
Day 4 Cirencester And Bourton-On-The-Water
Location: Cirencester and Bourton-on-the-Water
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Our ramble around the Cotswolds continues as we visit Cirencester, the 'Capital of the Cotswolds' and a lovely market town with fascinating history.
Later in the day we call at Bourton-on-the-Water, one of the most popular destinations in the Cotswolds. The gently flowing River Windrush, dotted with attractive little bridges, runs through the centre of the village.
Day 5
Location: Chipping Norton
Meals Included: Breakfast
Return home.
What's Included
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Meals
4 x English Breakfast and 4 x evening meals
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Accommodation
4 nights hotel with English breakfast
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Transport
Travel by coach from a local joining point or Home Connect service
What's Not Included
Accommodation
You will stay for four nights at the 4-star Cotswolds Hotel & Spa near Chipping Norton.
Mode of Transport
Travel by coach
Check out our Q&As
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What currencies are required for this tour?
GBP, pound sterling
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Yes, please enquire for details
Dates & Availability
Monday - Friday
Jun 03, 2024 - Jun 07, 2024Monday - Friday
May 12, 2025 - May 16, 2025Monday - Friday
Jul 07, 2025 - Jul 11, 2025Monday - Friday
Aug 04, 2025 - Aug 08, 2025Monday - Friday
Aug 11, 2025 - Aug 15, 2025Monday - Friday
Sep 08, 2025 - Sep 12, 2025Book with Confidence
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Low Deposit
Shearings requires a minimum deposit of 75 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 56 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of shearings charges.
Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 42 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.