Cotswold Village Tour

Explore the Heart of the English Countryside

Escape the city and discover the timeless beauty of the Cotswolds, travelling through rolling countryside, honey-coloured villages and some of England's most picturesque landscapes aboard a luxury Majestic Roadways minibus or coach.

Suggested duration: 9–10 hours
Departure: Agreed collection point
Tour style: Luxury coach or sprinter
Ideal for: Couples, families and private groups

*example itinerary shown below, can be suited to your needs via the enquiry form.

8:00 AM — Luxury Collection

Your day begins with collection from your hotel, home or agreed location. Settle into your luxury vehicle and relax as we leave London behind and travel towards the beautiful Cotswold countryside.

10:00 AM — Burford

Our first stop is the historic market town of Burford, often described as the gateway to the Cotswolds.

Walk along its famous sloping High Street, lined with beautiful stone buildings, independent shops, traditional pubs and historic properties. There will be time for coffee, photographs and a relaxed exploration of the town.

Visit time: 60 minutes

11:30 AM — Bibury & Arlington Row

Continue through the countryside to Bibury, one of the Cotswolds' best-known villages.

Discover the beautiful cottages of Arlington Row, originally associated with the local wool trade, before strolling alongside the River Coln and enjoying the peaceful village surroundings.

Visit time: 45 minutes

1:00 PM — Bourton-on-the-Water & Lunch

Arrive in Bourton-on-the-Water, famous for the River Windrush flowing through the centre of the village beneath a series of picturesque stone bridges.

Enjoy free time for a leisurely lunch in a traditional pub, restaurant or tearoom, followed by an opportunity to explore the village's shops and riverside walks.

Visit time: 1½–2 hours

3:15 PM — Stow-on-the-Wold

Travel to the historic market town of Stow-on-the-Wold, one of the highest towns in the Cotswolds.

Explore the old Market Square, browse independent boutiques and antique shops, and see St Edward's Church, whose atmospheric north doorway is framed by ancient yew trees.

Visit time: 60 minutes

4:30 PM — Scenic Cotswold Drive

The journey continues along beautiful country roads through the heart of the Cotswolds. Depending on timings, the route can include smaller villages and photographic stops around places such as Lower Slaughter, Upper Slaughter or Broadway.

This part of the day is deliberately flexible, allowing the itinerary to respond to the interests of your guests, traffic and the season.

5:30 PM — Return Journey

Relax aboard your luxury vehicle as we begin our journey back towards London.

Estimated London arrival: 7:30–8:00 PM, depending on traffic and your collection/drop-off location.

Make It Your Experience

A Majestic Roadways our Cotswold Village Tour doesn't have to follow a rigid schedule. The day can be personalised with a traditional pub lunch, afternoon tea, historic manor or garden visit, local food and drink experience, shopping, additional villages or extended photography stops.

With over 16 years of experience in tourism and luxury travel, the aim is to combine local knowledge with premium transportation and personal service, allowing guests to experience the Cotswolds at a relaxed pace rather than simply travelling from attraction to attraction.

Majestic Roadways — Discover the Cotswolds. Experience the Journey. Travel in Luxury.

People waiting to board a black luxury bus near Westminster Station in London, with Big Ben and houses of Parliament in the background.
A collage of picturesque scenes from a rural village in England, featuring stone houses with flowers, a river with a stone bridge, a town square with a monument and outdoor cafes, winding roads through rolling green hills, and lush landscapes with trees and fields.
A woman with long hair wearing jeans and a white top, walking on a sidewalk along a street lined with old stone buildings. The buildings have a mix of wooden and stone facades, tiled roofs, and small gardens with iron fences. There are shops, cars parked along the street, and pedestrians visible further down. The background reveals rolling hills and a clear sky, suggesting a small town or village setting.
Scenic view of a quaint village with stone houses, a small arched stone bridge over a water stream, lush greenery, and a sign that reads 'Bibury Arlington Row.'
A scenic riverside scene in a small town with historic stone buildings, outdoor dining, a stone bridge, and ducks swimming in the river, on a sunny day with trees and people walking and sitting along the water.
A street scene in a historic town with cobblestone sidewalks, parked cars, a stone monument in the center, and old stone buildings with shops and pubs named 'The Kings Arms' and 'The Stow Bookshop.' There are trees with green and yellow leaves, and a few pedestrians walking along the sidewalk.
explore