There isn’t anything more enchanting than experiencing the Cotswolds in the autumn season. Against blue skies, Autumn paints a stunning scene using every color from nature’s palette and its Cotswold canvas is no exception. On this tour, you will take it slow while wandering through charming villages, and enjoy hearty pub meals by a warm roaring fire.

Arrival Airport: London (LHR) - Train to Oxford (55 mins)

Departure Airport: London LHR - Train return from Oxford to London (55 mins) or a private driver can be arranged for you (additional cost)

• Visit the storybook village of Castle Combe, often called England’s prettiest village

• Dine in historic and award-winning establishments, including a Michelin-starred restaurant

• Marvel at the autumnal beauty of Stourhead Gardens, a world-renowned landscape of lakes and temples

• Step into history at the romantic ruins of Old Wardour Castle

• Explore picture-perfect market towns like Malmesbury, Lacock, Corsham, and Stow-on-the-Wold

• Discover the legacy of William Morris with a visit to Kelmscott House

• Stroll the idyllic lanes of Arlington Row, a vision of England's rural past

• Enjoy an artisanal tasting at Daylesford Organic Farm, a highlight for food lovers

• Visit a secret garden that will remain a secret until we visit

• Uncover lesser-known villages on a private guided tour

• Celebrate with a farewell dinner, gathering memories and friendships made along the way

Kyle, a seasoned travel guide with over two decades of industry experience, has dedicated her life to creating enriching and inspiring travel experiences for diverse groups. With a repertoire of leading thousands of travelers (yes thousands!), she possesses an intimate understanding of the transformative power of travel. Her journeys span across the picturesque locales of Europe and the US, underlining her vast travel experience and knowledge. Yet, with every tour, Kyle's heart for her guests remains the same: to ensure every individual returns home with a revitalized spirit, a broadened worldview, and cherished memories of newfound friendships.

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DAY ONE MON | Welcome to the Cotswolds

Your journey begins in Kemble where we will at the rail station. After a time to get to know each other over afternoon tea in Malmesbury, discovering its ancient abbey and charming high street. Enjoy a wander through Lacock, a village suspended in time and beloved by filmmakers. Enjoy time your first glimpse of The Cotswolds before you check into your hotel. Settle in and relax. Welcome dinner at the hotel. 

• Visit Lacock and Malmesbury

• Afternoon tea or pub visit to get to know each other

• Welcome Drinks and Dinner.

DAY TWO TUES | Wiltshire

A day steeped in cinematic beauty and historic splendor. Begin with a visit to Stourhead Gardens, a masterpiece of 18th-century landscape design—lakes, grottoes, and temples nestled amid fiery autumn foliage. Next, journey to the romantic ruins of Old Wardour Castle, a hidden medieval gem enveloped in woodland and legend. In the evening, dine at a Michelin-starred treasure in Bruton, where the tasting menu is both an homage to the land and a celebration of seasonality.

• Stourhead’s autumnal gardens

• Explore Old Wardour Castle ruins

• Seasonal tasting menu at Michelin-starred restaurant

DAY THREE WED | Southern Cotswolds

Begin the morning in the storybook village of Castle Combe. Considered one of the most beautiful villages in England. Continue to the Georgian city of Bath where you’ll spend most of your day with a guided tour and plenty of time on your own. The day concludes with dinner at a lovely country pub, a gastro haven in a rustic-chic setting.

• Morning exploring Castle Combe, most beautiful village in England

• Free afternoon, guided tour and lunch in Bath

• Dinner at a historic country pub

MODERATE WALKING: 4-6 MILES THROUGHOUT THE DAY, MODERATE HILLS AND STAIRS. BUS 2 HR 45 MINS. SLEEP IN COTSWOLDS.

Start your day in Bibury, a postcard-perfect village home to the iconic Arlington Row. Capture the serenity of the River Coln and the glow of golden stone under autumn skies. Then, step into design history at Kelmscott House, the former home of William Morris and a pilgrimage site for Arts & Crafts lovers. Check into the stylish and warm boutique inn where rustic luxury meets culinary finesse.

• Stroll through Bibury, viewing Arlington Row

• Visit a farm shop along the way

• Visit to Kelmscott House, William Morris' House

Today, we wind through the northern reaches of the Cotswolds, discovering lesser-known yet breathtaking villages. Start in Stanton and Snowshill, where views and stillness are spellbinding. Stop for lunch in Stow-on-the-Wold, an antiques-lover’s paradise with excellent pubs and shops. Then on to Daylesford Organic Farm, where you’ll indulge in an artisanal food tasting. Cap the afternoon with a hidden village tour, a curated experience through the lesser-traveled corners of this region. Raise a glass at The Swan Inn, a storybook inn, before returning to the hotel. Dinner is on your own tonight—perhaps a quiet meal at the inn, or a spontaneous culinary adventure.

• Stanton and Snowshill villages

• Free time: Stow-on-the-Wold for lunch and shopping

• Visit Daylesford's organic farmshop for a food-tasting and exploring

• Pint at the Falkland Arms

DAY SIX (Northern Cotswolds) Free Day. Sleep in, linger over breakfast. Enjoy a countryside amble. Book a massage or beauty treatment at the onsite treatment room. A few ideas: A day trip to Blenheim Palace or visit other villages in The Cotswolds. Farewell feast together.

• Free Day: The entire day is yours to do as you like

• Farewell Feast

Departure breakfast. After an amazing 6 days together, it is time to leave. You will depart the hotel for the rail station in Oxford.