10 night/9 day Luxury Tour
Walk Details:
Duration: 10 nights / 9 days walking
Distance: 53 miles / 85 km
Grade: Easy to moderate
The ultimate in Cotswold walking luxury lets you relax and soak up the atmosphere of the very best the Cotswolds has to offer. From Oxford to Bath, there is a highlight around every corner.
Prices from:
£2,895 pp
Price based on 2 people sharing an en-suite room.
Start any day.*
*Please see Key Points for details.
Day to Day Itinerary
10 nights / 9 days walking
From £2,895 pp
DAY ONE
Arrive in Oxford, 2 nights
Arrive in Oxford and stay at The Old Parsonage or The Old Bank hotel for 2 nights. Optional guided walking tour of the city in the afternoon.
DAY TWO
Free day in Oxford or guided tour of Blenheim Palace and walk back to Oxford
DAY THREE
Chipping Campden and the Arts and Crafts Movement, 2 nights
Transfer to Chipping Campden and stay at either the Cotswold House hotel in the centre of the village or Dormy House and Charingworth Manor; both just outside the village but set in their own extensive grounds for 2 nights. All hotels have spas. Have a guided tour of the village and visit the Court Barn Museum with its wonderful collection of Arts and Crafts exhibits. Take time to visit existing craftsmen and women still carrying on the tradition in the Old Silk Mill.
DAY FOUR
Walk to Hidcote and Kiftsgate Court gardens
DAY FIVE
Walk from Broadway to Winchcombe
9 or 11 miles/14.4 or 17.6 km
Transfer to Broadway via Broadway Tower and walk to Winchcombe via Stanton and Stanway, 11¼ miles or less and transfer to The Slaughters Country Inn, The Slaughters Manor House or The Lords of the Manor for 2 nights.
DAY SIX
Circular walk from Upper or Lower Slaughter 10 miles/16 km
DAY SEVEN
Transfer to Bibury, 2 nights
Transfer to Bibury, described by William Morris as "the most beautiful village in England" and choose between 3 different walks of 6 miles each. Overnight for 2 nights at the Swan hotel, The Pig in the Cotswold Hotel (formerly Barnsley House) or transfer to the King's Head in Cirencester.
DAY EIGHT
Walks in Bibury or visit Cirencester
DAY NINE
Transfer to Bath, 2 nights
Transfer to Bath for a guided tour of the city and a chance to explore the Roman Baths and Spa. Overnight at The Royal Crescent, Bath Priory, The Gainsborough or M Gallery Francis hotel for 2 nights.
DAY TEN
Free day in Bath
DAY ELEVEN
Depart after breakfast
Key Points
Accommodation options include: The Old Parsonage, The Old Bank Hotel, Cotswold House hotel, Dormy House hotel, Charingworth Manor, The Slaughters Country Inn, The Slaughters Manor House, The Lords of the Manor hotel, Swan Hotel, Barnsley House, King's Head hotel, The Royal Crescent, Bath Priory, The Gainsborough, and M Gallery Francis hotel.
Price is based on 2 people sharing an en-suite double or twin standard room in the following accommodations: The Old Parsonage, Cotswold House hotel, The Slaughters Country Inn, Swan Hotel and The Gainsborough hotel. The price, based on a Sunday night start, is from £2,655 per person for 10 nights bed and breakfast accommodation. You can start the tour on any day however.
Additional nights can be added at any location if you wish.
What's included
- Luggage and people transfers as listed.
- Comprehensive and easy to follow route notes and maps.
Upgraded room options can be arranged upon request. You can start the tour on any day.
