England's Cotswolds Easygoing Walking Tour
Dolce Tempo Journey Among Castles, Gardens & the Cotswold Way
Come immerse yourself in thousand-year-old villages. Honey-colored limestone homes. Cozy pubs and peaceful tea rooms. Placid rivers and lush hillsides dotted with sheep.
We rate our trips based on a range of activity levels from 1-5.
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From $6,799 - $6,899/person
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Trip at a Glance
Highlights
- Enjoy classic footpaths that wind through forgotten forests and deserted hillsides, along cobbled streets and past crumbling castles and medieval churches
- Explore welcoming, picturesque hamlets memorable for their honey-colored houses, old architecture, thatched roofs and flower-filled yards
- Stroll through quaint towns, experience beloved pub culture, browse shops on lively main streets and relish views of patchwork farmland
- Admire beautiful abbeys and take leisurely walks, pausing to exchange hellos with the locals and take in some of England’s finest gardens
- Taste fantastic English cuisine and experience elegant afternoon tea with proper tea and baked dainties
Sample itinerary. Trip details may vary by departure.
Start Bath Airport & Travel Details
- Ramble through the South of the Cotswolds, traversing the famous dry-stacked stone walls and small picturesque villages
- Stop at Chavenage House, a beautiful Elizabethan home that’s been virtually unchanged for 400 years and featured in the BBC’s Poldark series
- Walk along trails between Princess Anne’s estate and King Charles’ Highgrove estate
- Stop for lunch in Tetbury and explore this historic wool market town
- Wander the gorgeous village of Castle Combe, named the prettiest village in all of England, and dine on English fare at a rustic pub
- Relax with a dip in the pool or a visit to the hotel spa.
Nights 1-3
Luxury Hotel
Nestled in 220 acres of Cotswold meadowland, this lovely “country modern” hotel offers the ideal blend of elegance and coziness. (pool, spa)
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
- Take an archaeological walk and discover the interactive Corinium Museum with its prehistoric tools, Roman mosaics, Anglo-Saxon grave goods and medieval sculptures
- Savor a delightful dinner at a village pub
- Set out on foot to discover beautiful Coln Saint Aldwyns and admire its ivy-clad cottages
- Stroll the picturesque town of Bibury, renowned for its chocolate-box cottages with thatched roofs and English gardens
- Enjoy sweeping views of the English countryside as you make your journey through the Cotswolds.
Nights 4-5
Luxury Hotel
Revel in the wonder of nature at this peaceful manor estate, where the rooms are inspired by botanicals and dispersed across houses and cottages. (pool, spa)
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
End Oxford Airport & Travel Details
This trip has an activity level range of 1-2
All breakfasts, 4 lunches, 5 dinners
All accommodations on your Backroads trip
All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
Expertise and services of Backroads Trip Leaders
Lightweight carbon hiking poles
Backroads On Trip App with route maps, elevation profiles, daily snapshots and more
Additional local guides and experts, plus equipment for included activities as detailed in your itinerary
Exclusive activities, tours and cultural experiences, as detailed in your itinerary
All luggage transfers and porterage during your trip
Snacks and beverages between meals
Private cocktail and wine receptions on the first and last nights of your trip
Choice of Backroads t-shirt or hat, plus water bottle and luggage tag
Detailed Travel Planner with destination tips and pre-trip information
