10 night / 9 day Luxury Tour

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.


Availability in 2024


Please note that we are now not taking bookings for May 2024, due to lack of availability.


June and September 2024 -


Apart from May, these are the most popular months and availability is getting limited. If you wish to travel during June and September, we would recommend booking as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.


Availability for the rest of the year is still good; please enquire and we are always happy to check and advise you on the availability of your preferred start date.

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Prices from:

£2,655 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 £2,655 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

Enjoy the delights of Oxford or transfer to Blenheim Palace for a self-guided audio tour and walk back along the Thames footpath to Oxford, 11 or 6 miles.
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

Walk to Hidcote, one of England's most famous gardens, 3.5 miles each way. Created by Major Lawrence Johnston and strongly influenced by the Arts and Crafts movement it mirrors a series of outdoor rooms whose formality gradually lessens as it merges with the landscape around it. Just across the road is Kiftsgate whose garden has evolved due to three generations of women gardeners and offers spectacular views out across the Vale of Evesham. Walk back to your hotel or have a taxi transfer.
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 hotel for 2 nights.
DAY SIX

Circular walk from Upper or Lower Slaughter
10 miles/16 km

Enjoy a 10 mile circular walking along the Windrush Way via Naunton for a pub lunch and then wander back through the Slaughters along the Wardens' Way.
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, Barnsley House hotel or transfer to the King's Head in Cirencester.
DAY EIGHT

Walks in Bibury or visit Cirencester

Walk in Bibury and spend the afternoon in Cirencester visiting the award winning Corinium museum. Cirencester was the second biggest Roman city outside of London and its charming winding streets make it an ideal place to explore. Transfer back to Bibury and overnight.
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

Take a skyline walk around the hills of Bath, 6 miles or to the neighbouring riverside town of Bradford-on-Avon, 10 miles and have a taxi transfer back. Options also exist for a guided tour of the outlying villages such as Lacock and Castle Combe and the ancient stone monuments of Avebury and Stonehenge.
DAY ELEVEN

Depart after breakfast

Transfer to Bath train station or book a private transfer to any airport or London.

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

 

  • Introductory briefing to run through the itinerary once you arrive in Chipping Campden.
  • 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.

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