This tour takes in two of the loveliest of the Cotswold river valleys, both of which contain outstanding villages both large and small, including Bourton on the Water, the Slaughters, Burford and Bibury. The Coln valley in particular is not well known to visitors as the road following the valley bottom is very narrow, but the villages we go through are wonderful.

Right: World famous Arlington Row at Bibury
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Most people of heard of Chipping Campden, Broadway and Stow on the Wold, but what about Ebrington (pronounced "Yubberton" by the locals!), Broadwell or Blockley? Discover such hidden gems on this tour. Beautiful villages and fabulous views from the Cotswold Edge - what more could you want?

Right: The lovely village of Snowshill
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Lovely Painswick, with its wonderful churchyard, and Britain's second most important city in Roman times, Cirencester, with its fabulous parish church, are the two main centres visited today. You will see quite a contrast in the Cotswold scenery, and of course, some lovely views and villages.

Right: Painswick High Street
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If you have not been to the Cotswolds before and only have a day to spare, this could be the tour for you. It combines elements of Tours 1 and 2, covering the better known places such as Broadway and Bourton on the Water. A taster to make you want to come back for more

Right: Cotswold cottage garden, Upper Slaughter
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On this tour, the morning is spent at the Castle, a wonderful 11th century fortress set on a bluff above the River Avon. In the afternoon I will take you on a walk around Stratford to show you the places associated with Shakespeare before taking you in the car to see Anne Hathaway's Cottage and his mother Mary Arden's house

Right: Warwick Castle
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