Testimonials

We’ve been back from our Cotswold walk almost a week now, and I want to take a moment to say ‘thank you’. The arrangements you made all worked out as planned, and between the booklet and the phone app, we never got far off course. The beastly heat slowed us down some, but I’m guessing that temperature control is not up to you. It did give us a good excuse to absorb a decent quantity of British beer or cider every evening.

I have told everyone interested how well things worked out and will continue to do so. I don’t know if that will result directly in more business for you, but I’m sure a Good Word doesn’t hurt.

WILLEM V. | THE COTSWOLD | AUGUST 2022

I wanted to let you know how much I appreciated your service and the entire experience with Cotswold Walks. We were in the UK for two weeks, and the time hiking was by far the best part of the entire trip! Everything was so well organized, I loved all the accommodations, and when we had the slight issue (below) everything was handled so well and came out perfect. The hikes were gorgeous, and the maps and app was very helpful and easy to navigate,
Thank you so much for everything! We will definitely use you again, and refer everyone we know to Cotswold Walks!

AMY S. | THE COTSWOLD LINE | JULY 2022

We have now been back from our Cotswold walk for a week. We just wanted to say how much we enjoyed our trip and appreciated the itinerary you worked to prepare for us. Everything about our trip was excellent and exceeded all of our expectations. The countryside was beautiful, the lodgings were all excellent, and we certainly enjoyed every pub along the route.

We knew when we were asking to book this trip that we were waiting until very late to try and make arrangements, and that it might not be possible. But we had been unwilling to try and make arrangements any sooner due to how unstable things have been, both with the pandemic and the Ukraine war. We sent out inquiries to six companies and yours was the only one that responded that you could make the arrangements. We are very grateful. Thank you.

RUSS E. AND JESSICA R. | THE COTSWOLD WAY | SEPTEMBER 2022

Adam and team- many thanks for an incredible Best of the Cotswolds! We’re just leaving Moreton in Marsh. Everything and and everyone was perfect. We averaged 8 miles a day through glorious landscapes and great weather. Thank you for a well-planned and executed holiday.

LISA C. | BEST OF THE COTSWOLDS | OCTOBER 2022

My husband and I thank you for all your company did to help make our Cotswold holiday a most memorable experience. It was our first time exploring the UK outside of London, and we fell in love with the Cotswolds. Even with the rather short notice of our trip, Adam was able to arrange great accommodations and offer answers to all our questions. He was very accommodating.

The daily hikes are beautiful and offer a perspective of the area you can’t get through driving. Highlights for us included the quiet forested areas and pastures we hiked through, and the wonderful conversations we had with innkeepers and locals we met while walking. We also enjoyed reading your booklet which told us town histories and other attractions in the area. Favorite restaurants were the Mount Inn in Stanton, the Chester House Hotel in Bourton-on-the-Water, and the pub at the Lion Inn in Winchcombe. Actually, every pub was wonderful...
We used the phone app along with your planned routes within the app. That was a lifesaver! It was easy to use and it alerted us if we ever started to go the wrong way. Very handy!

AMY M. | BEST OF THE COTSWOLDS | OCTOBER 2022

We walked the Cotswold Ring Tour earlier this month. This was our first walking tour. Overall our experience was excellent and the weather was outstanding. Cotswold Walks handling the luggage transfers and lodging was superb. The maps and directions were a little daunting at first, but by the second day we had mastered the process and had only two wrong turns in six days of walking. If we had questions along the way, other walkers on the route were happy to help us. The Cotswolds have a subtle attraction that grows on the walker after a day or two on the trail and in the villages. The traveller will not find spectacular vistas or challenging climbs in the manner of the Grand Canyon or the Swiss Alps. The quiet trails through the forests and meadows, crossing grazing commons with sheep and cattle, the rolling hills with vast areas of green farming and grazing land, and the unhurried, unpretentious lifestyle simply calmed us yet made us eager to tackle the next day's walk. We spent four days in London before starting our walk and the contrast between crowded, fast-paced, noisy London and the Cotswolds could not be more evident.

CHRIS A.| THE COTSWOLD RING | SEPTEMBER 2019

My wife and I were initially circumspect for the need of such detail your guide provided and we laughed at the thought and at some of the guide’s vocabulary, but a chance meeting with an American couple the night before our first day on the Walk quickly dispelled any doubt. They had just used your services for their Walk and said to follow the guide and we wouldn’t go wrong. We did, and they were right! Again, thank you for taking good care of us.

RANDAL C.| THE COTSWOLD | SEPTEMBER 2019

I can honestly say that it was the best vacation of my life! We loved every minute of it and with your planning it went without a hitch!

We did manage to get turned around twice during the walk, which we put down to our own error by misreading the map instructions, but were easily able to get back on track. All of the accommodations provided friendly owners, great breakfasts and locations.

DONNA D.| BEST OF THE COTSWOLDS | SEPTEMBER 2019

We had a wonderful time, the weather was almost perfect (only had to wear rain gear one day), and the accommodations were wonderful. The trip exceeded our expectations in every way in no small part to Cotswold Walks. We heard from several innkeepers/hosts that they love working with your company.

DENISE L.| THE COTSWOLD WAY | SEPTEMBER 2019

Thank you so much to everyone for our wonderful trip! We really enjoyed everything about our walk through the Cotswolds-your maps and directions, the hotel choices, your help in renting the walking poles, etc. Thank you so much for your hard work in making everything turn out well for us.

ROBIN R.| THE COTSWOLD LINE | SEPTEMBER 2019

I didn't actually go on the walk myself. I had booked it for my parents as a present. They LOVED it and barely stopped talking about it for a good week afterwards. They really loved how effortless it all was and said that the map directions were really easy to follow. The accommodation that was chosen was also a real hit.

Thank you so much to your team for getting it all sorted on my behalf and for making it so smooth for all parties involved. We'll definitely be recommending you to friends.

PATRICK A.| THE WINDRUSH WAY | SEPTEMBER 2019

I don’t know where to begin in our “Thank you’s”. It seems you both worked so hard to create a wonderful experience for us. Every step of the way we had all the information and support we could possibly need. Our accommodations were lovely. The taxi transfers tied everything together perfectly. And, last but not least, the walks were outstanding - all we had hoped for and more. Many, many thanks for helping to make a dream of a lifetime come true!

JULIE C.| 6 NIGHT/5 DAY LUXURY TOUR | APRIL 2019

My father and I had an absolutely stellar experience with Cotswold Walks! The communication was terrific throughout our booking process, and logistically, our experience getting from inn to inn and finding our luggage and rooms waiting for us was flawless. The maps and route notes were crystal clear and we didn't get lost once during our three days of walking. The routes chosen for us were delightful, jaw-droppingly picturesque, and had the perfect amount of adventure. We are already looking forward to booking with Cotswold Walks again in the near future and bringing more of the family with us! Thank you Cotswold Walks!

GABRIEL L.| TAILOR MADE WALKING TOURS | JUNE 2019

Thank you once more for a glorious experience touring the gardens. The small group experience, the tailored adventures, and personalness of yourself and the guides, and property owners have left a sense of pleasure and delight in my heart, and a lovely imprint on my memory.

ANNA C.| COTSWOLD GARDENS GUIDED TOUR | JUNE 2019

My husband and I took this trip to celebrate our 25th anniversary. For both of us, our walk from Oxford to Bath has been our favorite travel adventure ever. Every day was a surprise. Each turn in the road, walk through a wood, path into a field, entrance into a village, meal at a pub, arrival at our B&B each evening; was like unwrapping a present. Our journey was a wonderful combination of beauty, challenge and history. There was a great sense of accomplishment at the end of every day. We can’t wait to try another walking adventure. Over the course of our walk I communicated with Adam. His responses were always timely and friendly. When we decided to modify our final walking day to have more time in Bath, but get to walk into the city along the canal, he helped us make that happen. My husband (a man of few words) says, “it was life changing; I'm hooked”. He’s already trying to figure out when and where to walk next. He absolutely loved it

KIM P.| OXFORD TO BATH | SEPTEMBER 2019