Undiscovered Cotswolds
Minster Lovell, Witney, OX29 0RN, GB
Rating: 4.7 ★ (41 ratings)
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Venture beyond the usual tourist trails with Undiscovered Cotswolds, offering personalised private tours that reveal the hidden charms and captivating history of this stunning region, all starting from the historically rich village of Minster Lovell in Witney. Your expert local guide will navigate the famously narrow and winding lanes, taking you to secluded villages, iconic towns like Stow-on-the-Wold and Bourton-on-the-Water, and significant landmarks such as the hauntingly beautiful 15th-century ruins of Minster Lovell Hall and Dovecote, known as the region's most haunted village. These seven-hour excursions are entirely flexible, allowing you to tailor the itinerary to your interests, whether that's lingering in a favourite spot, discovering a specific attraction, or enjoying a traditional pub lunch.
Your journey begins in Minster Lovell, a village steeped in history and atmosphere, where the romantic ruins of a 15th-century manor house sit peacefully by the River Windrush. From here, your bespoke tour can wind through the Windrush Valley, unveiling idyllic villages with honey-coloured stone cottages and thatched roofs, often missed by larger tour groups. Nearby Witney, the largest market town in the Oxfordshire Cotswolds, offers a glimpse into the area's prosperous woollen trade history with its 17th-century Butter Cross and the impressive St Mary the Virgin church. Undiscovered Cotswolds ensures you experience these gems at your own pace, with comfortable, air-conditioned transport and a knowledgeable guide passionate about sharing the Cotswolds' deepest secrets and most picturesque landscapes.
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+44 7450 764393
Ian, our guide, was wonderful -- friendly and knowledgeable, and made sure everyone was comfortable and engaged. We visited beautiful villages and learned some of the local lore.
Can't recommend this tour enough!