Cotswolds Private Driving Sightseeing Tour

The beauty of a private driving tour is the flexibility it gives you to see the sights which interest you the most.  We have a recommended route but the itinerary is totally flexible so if you would prefer to spend longer in a place you like or add an attraction which interests you then we can accommodate you.
Our private tours last seven hours and can start and finish at the location of your choice.  The starting time for the tour is flexible and we can collect you from anywhere in the Northern Cotswolds area including Oxford and Stratford-upon-Avon.  The tour is ideal for a day trip from London and the most cost/time effective option is to take a direct train from London Paddington to Oxford station.

If you have any questions about transfers from outside of the Northern Cotswolds then please send us an message.

What's included:

• Full control over the itinerary and route
• A modern comfortable air conditioned vehicle
• A seven hour tour of the North Cotswolds
• Pick up/drop off within the North Cotswolds including Oxford & Stratford-upon-Avon
• Knowledgeable local driver-guide

Not included:

• Entrance fees to attractions
• Food or refreshments
• Pick up outside the North Cotswolds, Oxford or Stratford
• Gratuities.

What to expect:

Duration: 7 hours

Wilkinson Hall Limited

Crimea Office, Great Tew Estate, Great Tew, Chipping Norton OX7 4AH, UK

A fairy-tale village of thatched cottages and beautiful landscapes that is away from the tourists. The home of several famous characters and the future home of royalty.

30 minutes

Stow-on-the-Wold Market Square

Stow-on-the-Wold

The centre of the wool trade in the Cotswolds. Here you'll have time to browse among honey-coloured buildings, cosy pubs, narrow streets, interesting shops and tiny tea rooms.

1 hour

Lower Slaughter Museum

14 Mill Ln, Lower Slaughter, Cheltenham GL54 2HX, UK

Our next stop is the picturesque village of Lower Slaughter, one of the most romantic villages in the Northern Cotswolds and set in the most amazing countryside. Larger vehicles are not allowed into this village.

30 minutes

Bourton on the Water

High St, Bourton-on-the-Water, GL54 2AP

Our next stop is arguably the most famous Cotswolds town and regularly voted one of the prettiest villages in England; Bourton-on-the-Water. Known as the 'Venice of the Cotswolds' there is plenty to see and do with a wealth of attractions, shops, restaurants and tea rooms. Here you have free time to explore and enjoy some lunch.

1 hour, 15 minutes

Burford Library

Burford Library 86A High Street, Burford, OX18 4QF

On route we go through some enchanting Cotswold villages to the town of Burford, often called the 'Gateway to the Cotswolds'. A very iconic town and home to one of the most beautiful and ancient churches in the region. Stories aplenty!

30 minutes

St Mary's Church

Swinbrook

Travelling along the stunning Windrush Valley visiting hidden villages including Swinbrook. One of the most secluded villages and home of the notorious Mitford Sisters.

30 minutes

Minster Lovell Hall & Dovecote

Minster Road, Minster Lovell

A real highlight of the tour which boasts plenty of Cotswold stone and thatched roofs, as well as holding the title of being the region's most haunted village. Minster Lovell is perhaps best known for the ruins of its 15th century hall, owned by generations of the Lovell family. A true hidden gem!

30 minutes