Best of the Cotswolds Self-Guided Walk

Best of the Cotswolds Self-Guided Walk

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Best of the Cotswolds Self-Guided Walk

9 Days Starting and ending in Moreton-in-Marsh

Visiting: Moreton-in-Marsh, Stow-on-the-Wold, Bourton-on-the-Water, Guiting Power, Winchcombe, Broadway, Chipping Campden

Tour operator:

Exodus Adventure Travels

Tour code:

W08CC

Group Type:

Independent

Guide Type:

Self Guided

Physical rating:

Easy

Age range:

12-99

Special diets catered:

Please inform Exodus of specific dietary requirements

From: $2480

NB: Prices correct on 08-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

This distinctive stone is quarried and used in the construction of the golden-coloured local buildings and gives the stone-built villages of the Cotswolds a beautiful and quintissentially 'English' look.



This 8-night walking holiday takes you through some of the finest North Cotswold villages with shorter walking days, allowing the maximum time to explore the villages and walk at a relaxed pace. Your route includes visits to some of the best-known towns and villages in the region including Broadway, Chipping Campden and Guiting Power as well as the Saxon capital of Winchcombe and the nearby Sudeley Castle, the last resting place of Henry VIII's sixth wife, Katherine Parr. Enjoy the rolling Cotswolds countryside, riverside walks and some stunning horticultural gems in the gardens of National Trust manor houses, such as Kiftsgate or Hidcote.

Highlights

  • Explore the Cotswolds - England's largest Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

  • Beautiful villages including Guiting Power, Broadway, and Chipping Campden

  • Visit areas of historical interest from Saxon, Jacobean and Medieval eras

  • Visit the ancient Saxon capital of Winchcombe and Sudeley Castle (last resting place of Katherine Parr, Henry VIII's 6th wife)

  • Stunning gardens at historical manor houses

  • Relaxing walks each day to allow extra time for exploring delightful Cotswold villages

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrive Moreton-In-Marsh

Location: Moreton-in-Marsh

Standing at the crossroads betwen the Fosse Way Roman Road and what is now the A44, Moreton-in-Marsh, a small market town with a central market square and a set of stocks, is a great place to explore before heading out for dinner.

Day 2 : Moreton-In-Marsh To Stow-On-The-Wold

Location: Stow-on-the-Wold

Meals Included: Breakfast

Cross the high wolds to Stow-on-the-Wold, complete with village stocks and picturesque square, via the fantastic Mogul manor house at Sezincote and a number of pretty hamlets.

Day 3 : Stow-On-The-Wold To Bourton-On-The-Water

Location: Bourton-on-the-Water

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today's route from Stow-on-the-Wold is a leisurely downhill walk across meadows to picturesque Lower Slaughter with its working mill and on to Bourton-on-the-Water, with its many attractions. A longer alternative walk is available for this day if you wish.

Day 4 : At Bourton-On-The-Water

Location: Bourton-on-the-Water

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today you have the choice of a longer or shorter circular walk taking in more of the Slaughters.

Day 5 : Bourton-On-The-Water (Guiting Power) To Winchcombe

Location: Guiting Power, Winchcombe

Meals Included: Breakfast

After a short transfer walk through woods and fields before the dramatic descent to the ancient Saxon capital of Winchcombe, close to Sudeley Castle, last resting place of Katherine Parr, Henry VIII's sixth wife. Overnight in Winchcombe, with its fascinating church and local museums.

Day 6 : Winchcombe To Broadway Via Stanton

Location: Broadway

Meals Included: Breakfast

Follow the pilgrims' route to Hailes Abbey, then over the hills to Jacobean Stanway House, with its magnificent gatehouse and medieval tithe barn and on to idyllic Stanton. Stay in the coaching village of Broadway, where an array of fine houses and inns flank the 'broad way'.

Day 7 : Broadway To Chipping Campden

Location: Chipping Campden

Meals Included: Breakfast

Walk up to Broadway Tower, the 18th century folly from where there are fine views across the vale before descending to Chipping Campden, the loveliest of all Cotswold villages, with its covered market place, beautiful 'wool church', almshouses and silversmiths.

Day 8 : Chipping Campden To Moreton-In-Marsh

Location: Moreton-in-Marsh

Meals Included: Breakfast

Pass through the charming villages of Broad Campden and Blockley and descend to Batsford, where you may visit the arboretum and falconry centre. On certain days of the week both Bourton House gardens and Sezincote House will be open. Finally, a pleasant stroll across meadows to Moreton-in-Marsh.

Day 9 : Leave Moreton-In-Marsh

Location: Moreton-in-Marsh

Meals Included: Breakfast

Depart after breakfast

What's Included

  • All Breakfasts

  • All accommodation

  • Route directions and maps

  • Luggage transfers

What's Not Included

  • Hotel upgrades

  • Transfers to and from hotels

  • Travel insurance

  • Single accommodation (available on request - compulsory supplement)

  • Solo traveller supplement (where only one person is travelling on a departure date)

Accommodation

You'll be staying in a mix of HHH, 3 star, HHHH and 4 star guesthouses, B&B's, inns and hotels. All of the accommodations offer a warm and friendly Cotswold welcome and hearty cooked breakfasts.



For those wishing to extend their stay in the area, ask us about city break add-ons in Bath or Oxford.



Single supplements and Solo traveller supplements (where only one person is travelling on a departure date) will apply, please ask us for details.

Food

Enjoy the local cuisine in quintessentially British pubs, cafes and delicatessens - local delicacies include Cerney Ash or Stinking Bishop cheeses, Crackleberry Farm eggs, Cotswold Cream liqueur and the local ales - try the Yubby beer from the Yubberton Brewery Co. There's also the archetypal English Cream Teas that go down a treat with a nice hot cup of tea!

Mode of Transport

This self-guided tour includes luggage transfers between accommodations, allowing you to enjoy the scenic walks without the burden of carrying your belongings.

Check out our Q&As

  • What type of accommodations can I expect during the tour?

    You will be staying in a mix of 3-star and 4-star guesthouses, B&Bs, inns, and hotels, all offering a warm and friendly Cotswold welcome along with hearty cooked breakfasts.

  • Are meals included in the tour package?

    All breakfasts are included in the tour package. Other meals are not included, allowing you to explore local dining options.

  • Is luggage transfer provided during the tour?

    Yes, luggage transfers are included in the tour package, so you can enjoy your walks without carrying heavy bags.

  • Can I extend my stay in the area after the tour?

    Yes, you can extend your stay in the area. The tour provider offers city break add-ons in Bath or Oxford for those interested.

  • Is there an option for a longer walk on any of the days?

    Yes, on Day 3, there is an option for a longer alternative walk if you wish to explore more.

  • What historical sites will I visit during the tour?

    You will visit several historical sites including the ancient Saxon capital of Winchcombe, Sudeley Castle, Hailes Abbey, and Jacobean Stanway House.

  • What is the starting and ending point of the tour?

    The tour starts and ends in Moreton-in-Marsh.

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Exodus has been trading since 1974

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.

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We had a week walking and wine in the Duro valley with two local guides Louis and Theresa. They were both exceptional, knowledgeable, professional and funny. Our group of 11 had a great time. This was a premium tour. Our 4 star hotels were both well located clean and with great views. We had several local meals arranged by our guides with local people cooking for us. We did not meet any other walkers during our hikes only two shepherds. I would certainly recommend this tour to anyone interested in the local produce and wine. We both felt as we had learnt a lot about Portugal during this tour. We will use Exodus again. One of our group had done 30 tours with Exodus over the years. Quite an endorsement.

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17-May-2023

I've done 8 trips in the last 14 years with Exodus, and have been rewarded with a 10% discount on all future bookings. I feel very confident that I'll receive pleasant, efficient service, and have the unusual holiday experience that I'm looking for each time. I've trekked to the top of snow-capped peaks, wild-camped in the desert, seen amazing spectacles of nature, visited 4 capital cities in a week, and learned about local culture and experienced local hospitality in a way that I simply wouldn't on a conventional holiday. The quality of the accommodation and guides can vary, but this is mainly down to cultural differences and things that Exodus can't control. I've only ever complained once, my complaint was taken seriously, and I was sent a discount voucher - you can't say fairer than that. I remain a loyal customer.

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21-Aug-2024

Exodus are generally a good travel company. Things tend to run smoothly and trips well organised. Their customers tend to be at retirement age. Trips are a bit overpriced. I would also avoid trips in Europe, as these often focus on more coffee stops and meals, rather than walking. I would also recommend making sure your guide records any accidents you have, hopefully not applicable. I had one on Sierra de Aitana which the guide saw and knew about, but he and Exodus said it never happened when I followed up after the trip. I wasn’t putting in a claim, just suggested a safety improvement. They have since apologised and acknowledged this as an error. They are a good reliable option for outside of Europe trips.

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07-Mar-2024

Food came quickly. Staff very friendly and polite . However the chef or person preparing the food did not seem to read the menu! If it says a meal should come with vegetables, you should not have to ask for them. They served shepherds pie with garlic bread! The munchies ice cream sundae said it should come in a glass with a flake but came in a little bowl with just a few munchies! When asking the staff were happy to replace and correct but customer should get what they order and what menu says first time round!!

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