Your adventure begins with a drive into the Cotswold Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty famed for its soft landscapes and stone-built villages. Once the centre of England’s medieval wool trade, the region has remained wonderfully unspoiled, preserving the rustic charm that makes it so iconic today.

The first part of the day takes you through the Windrush Valley to Minster Lovell, where thatched cottages line the river and the ruins of a 15th-century manor house still stand in atmospheric splendour. From here, you’ll continue to Burford, a historic market town with a sloping high street and a magnificent parish church.

As the journey unfolds, you’ll leave the main roads behind to explore smaller hamlets such as Taynton, where traditional cottages cluster around a green, and the peaceful Coln Valley, dotted with ancient churches and quiet lanes. These are the places that larger tours cannot reach, offering a more authentic taste of rural England.

Later, a stop in Bibury reveals Arlington Row, a line of 17th-century weavers’ cottages that has become one of the most photographed streets in the country. Finally, we end in the lively town of Stow-on-the-Wold, known for its bustling market square, antique shops, and the ancient yew tree framing the doorway of St Edward’s Church.

Whether you prefer to follow our suggested route or adapt the day to your interests, this tour provides the perfect balance of iconic sights and hidden treasures. It’s a journey that captures the essence of the English countryside.