Cotswold Villages & Oxford 5 Days - Cotswold Hotel
- Duration: 5 days
- Board Basis: Half Board
- Tour Ref: D2TALF5322NE
Holiday Summary
- Travel Type: Coach
Chipping Norton is the highest town in Oxfordshire, situated on the western slopes of a hillside that was once the site of a Norman castle. A real, working Cotswold market town, it is renowned for its antique shops and diverse shopping offer, including a regular market, the lively town centre is always bustling with shoppers and visitors. There is a good choice of places to eat and top quality entertainment at the wonderful theatre.
PLEASE NOTE: Price is per person and based on two people sharing a twin/double room. Single room supplements and upgrades are not included.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Outward Travel
Day 2 - Broadway, Cotswold Farm Park & Chipping Norton
Today we make our way to Broadway, the pretty 'capital' of the Cotswolds. We'll have free time here to explore before going on to visit Cotswold Farm Park. The home of Countryfile's Adam Henson, there is so much to see and do here and visitors of all ages can interact closely with the animals and learn about farming past and present! We'll make a stop in nearby Chipping Norton before returning to the hotel. /n
Day 3 - Oxford & Guided City Tour
Today we visit the interesting university city of Oxford. Here we enjoy a fascinating guided tour that will tell us more about this beautiful city, its fascinating history and famous scholars. There will be free time to explore and admire the many spires which overlook the historic streets and college courtyards below. /n
Day 4 - Cotswolds Villages - Burford, Stow-on-the-Wold & Moreton-in-Marsh
Experience the quintessential ‘English-ness’ of the pretty Cotswolds as we explore the rolling green hills, calling at chocolate-box villages along the way. We’ll begin with a stop in Burford where the High Street is flanked by an unbroken line of ancient houses and shops that sweep downhill to the River Windrush with its medieval bridge and the impressive church. We’ll go on to visit delightful Stow-on-the-Wold with its elegant array of Cotswolds stone houses and Moreton-in-Marsh, a thriving market town home to a former manor house where King Charles I sheltered in the Civil War and the rare Curfew Tower./n
Day 5 - Return Travel
COTSWOLDS HOTEL
Situated on the edge of Chipping Norton, the Cotswolds Hotel offers 114 rooms a relaxing bar and restaurant and treatment rooms offering a range of services. Its well regarded parkland golf course opened in 1907 is one of the oldest in the country. Please note that entertainment is not provided at this hotel.