Your adventure begins with a drive into the Cotswolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty celebrated for its gentle hills, traditional stone cottages, and peaceful lanes. The region’s medieval wealth came from the wool trade, and its legacy remains in the grand churches and handsome architecture scattered across its towns and villages.

Our first stops may include Burford, with its sloping high street and charming shops, or Bibury, where Arlington Row — a line of 17th-century weavers’ cottages — has become one of the most photographed streets in the country. We’ll also travel along quiet lanes to discover hamlets and rural landscapes far from the tourist crowds.

In the afternoon, the focus shifts to Blenheim Palace. Built in the early 18th century as a gift to John Churchill, the 1st Duke of Marlborough, it remains one of Britain’s most impressive stately homes. The palace’s opulent interiors showcase centuries of history, from ornate state rooms to Churchill’s personal mementos. Outside, landscaped gardens designed by Capability Brown stretch across 2,000 acres, offering lakes, woodland, and sweeping views.

Whether you spend more time exploring the villages, wandering the palace grounds, or admiring the art and history within, the day offers a balance of countryside tranquillity and aristocratic splendour.