Cotswolds and Historic England - Boutique Small Group Tour

Tour Overview

A Cotswolds small group tour – Explore rolling countryside, picturesque villages and historic towns on this relaxed journey through the heart of England. Our Cotswolds and Historic England tour showcases the timeless beauty of central England where patchwork landscapes and honey-coloured stone villages create a quintessentially English setting. Along the way, discover some of England’s most treasured heritage destinations, including Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon and Chester. Enhanced with a selection of local visits, this tour offers an authentic introduction to England’s rich history, charm and character.

Key Features

Tour type: Boutique Small Group Tour

Duration: 5 days / 4 nights

Tour feature: Maximum group size 14 passengers

Starting: Oxford - Rail from London

Ending: Chester - Rail to London

Tour Highlights

Visiting: England, Heart of England

Towns and Cities: Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon

Key attractions: The Cotswolds

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Day 1 Arrival in Oxford
Upon arrival in England, travel to the historic city of Oxford, conveniently reached from London with your complimentary rail passes. After leaving your luggage at the hotel, enjoy a free afternoon to relax or discover the city at your leisure. Renowned for its prestigious university and timeless beauty, Oxford sits on the banks of the River Thames and is filled with charming cobbled streets, elegant squares, and magnificent medieval architecture. This evening, meet your driver-guide and fellow travellers for a welcome dinner, marking the beginning of your memorable journey through Britain.
Overnight: Oxford
Meals: Dinner included.
Day 2 Historic Oxford and Blenheim Palace
This morning, enjoy an orientation walk through Oxford with your driver-guide, taking in some of the city’s most historic colleges and immersing yourself in the unique academic atmosphere that inspired literary greats such as J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Oscar Wilde. Afterwards, we board the mini-coach and travel to the magnificent Blenheim Palace, a UNESCO-listed stately home and the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. Explore its grand interiors and fascinating exhibitions, which celebrate the life and legacy of one of Britain’s most influential leaders. Later, continue into the heart of the Cotswolds, your base for the next two nights. This evening, enjoy dinner with your fellow travellers.
Overnight: Cotswolds
Meals: Breakfast and dinner included.
Day 3 The Cotswolds and English Brewery
Today is devoted to discovering the timeless beauty of the English Cotswolds. Journey along winding country lanes over rolling hillsides and patchwork fields, stopping in a selection of charming honey-coloured villages renowned for their quaint character and distinctive names. Explore cobbled market squares, admire soaring church spires, and stroll past postcard-perfect thatched cottages that epitomise rural England. By afternoon, we visit a celebrated local brewery for a guided tour of its farm-based facilities, gaining insight into the brewing process and the craftsmanship behind its award-winning beers and ciders. Naturally, there will be an opportunity to sample a drop or two before returning to your accommodation in the heart of the Cotswolds. The evening is yours to relax and enjoy at leisure.
Overnight: Cotswolds
Meals: Breakfast included.
Day 4 Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon and Severn Valley Railway
A short journey brings us to the northern reaches of the Cotswolds and the vibrant medieval market town of Stratford-upon-Avon, best known as the birthplace of William Shakespeare. Here, enjoy a leisurely stroll along the picturesque riverside before visiting Shakespeare’s Birthplace, where you'll gain fascinating insights into the life and legacy of England’s most celebrated playwright. Continuing through the heart of the English countryside, this afternoon we'll hop aboard an historic steam train, travelling along the scenic Severn Valley Railway. Later, we arrive in the charming city of Chester, where the evening is yours to enjoy at leisure and dine independently.
Overnight: Chester
Meals: Breakfast included.
Day 5 Historic Chester and Farewell to England
This morning, enjoy a guided walk through the historic city of Chester, taking in the remarkably preserved medieval city walls, the magnificent cathedral, and the distinctive Tudor-style shopping galleries known as The Rows. Then it's time to bid farewell to your guide. You may choose to continue to explore Chester independently, visit nearby Liverpool or return to London by rail (tickets included).
Meals: Breakfast included.

Oxford University, Oxford, England

Cotswolds village, England

Stratford-upon-Avon, England

Chester, England

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A few notes about our tours:

Maps are provided for illustration purposes only and actual routes may vary.
Journey times and distances are approximate and are based on the direct route between each day's start and end locations, where applicable.
Itineraries, routes and included attractions may occasionally change due to operational requirements or local conditions.
Tours marked as Guaranteed are confirmed to operate; other departures may be subject to minimum numbers.
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Journey Highlights

Roam the heritage towns of Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon and Chester.
Explore the stately home of Blenheim Palace.
Sip English beers at a renowned brewery in the heart of the Cotswolds.
Take an historic steam-train ride through the scenic Severn Valley.
Maximum group-size of 14 passengers for that intimate touring experience.

Tour Inclusions

The services of your professional driver / tour leader.
Transportation by luxury mini-coach.
4 nights in quality and characterful hotel accommodation.
Rail travel between London and the tour start and end points (Oxford and Chester).
Full English breakfast daily.
2 x evening meals.
A comprehensive touring program including the following admissions:
- Blenheim Palace
- Cotswold Brewery tour and tasting
- Shakespeare’s Birthplace
- Severn Valley Historic Railway
A dedicated travel consultant to organize your tour and assist with additional arrangements before and after your tour, as required.
Exclusive access to the Adeo Travel Companion App, providing your personalised itinerary, essential travel information, and all trip documentation in one convenient place.

Please note your itinerary and accommodations are subject to change due to operational reasons.

Tour Features

Rail connections to your start and end cities, saving time for touring!
Enjoy a two night stay in the heart of the Cotswolds.

Tailor Your Tour

Add pre or post tour stays in London, Oxford, Chester or other destinations.
Arrive in style by adding private arrival or departure airport transfers.
This tour can form part of our combination itineraries, which bring together two or more of our small-group journeys. You can experience Cotswolds and Historic England as part of the following extended combination tours:
- England's Rustic Charm - combining with Wonders of Northern England.
- Cornwall and the Cotswolds - combining with Treasures of Devon and Cornwall.
- Wales and the Cotswolds - combining with Enchanting Wales.

Exclusions

Our tours are fully land inclusive but there are some things we do not include as standard:

Trip Insurance – we ask that our guests purchase suitable cover in case planned travel is affected or disrupted due to unforeseen circumstances. More information on the benefits of trip insurance can be found here.
Flights – adeo Travel do not book air travel but are happy to offer advice on where to seek competitive airfare.
Meals and/or sightseeing other than that outlined above.

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Departure Dates

Book now to secure your 2027 seats at 2026 prices.

All tours subject to availability, please contact our team who will be happy to place your seats on a 7 day, no-obligation hold.

Please select your preferred tour date from the list below.

Start Date	End Date	Status	Price (per person)*
Mon, 19 October 2026	Fri, 23 October 2026	Tour Unavailable	£ 2150	Tour Unavailable
Mon, 19 April 2027	Fri, 23 April 2027	Available	£ 2150	Enquire Now
Mon, 17 May 2027	Fri, 21 May 2027	Available	£ 2150	Enquire Now
Mon, 21 June 2027	Fri, 25 June 2027	Available	£ 2150	Enquire Now
Mon, 5 July 2027	Fri, 9 July 2027	Available	£ 2150	Enquire Now
Mon, 2 August 2027	Fri, 6 August 2027	Available	£ 2150	Enquire Now
Mon, 6 September 2027	Fri, 10 September 2027	Available	£ 2150	Enquire Now
Mon, 27 September 2027	Fri, 1 October 2027	Available	£ 2150	Enquire Now

* Prices are per person based on two people sharing either a double room or twin room. A single supplement will apply for those bookings where a single room is required.

Pricing 2026

A single supplement from £450 applies.

Pricing Notes

Prices are per person based on two people sharing a twin/double room.
Prices are for land only tours and all tours are subject to availability.
Prices are correct at the time of publishing to website but are subject to confirmation at time of booking.
Prices are in GBP£ currency for approximate amounts in other currencies please contact us.
All trip details are correct at time of publishing to website however due to the nature of small group tours the itinerary is flexible and is subject to change based on a variety of factors.

G = Guaranteed Departure

TS0809

15 September 2026

Enchanting Wales was enchanting indeed. A fantastic trip! Mark, our guide, was entertaining, knowledgeable, kind and well-prepared for almost any eventuality. The minibus was comfy (but could have used some cup-holders) and we loved the historic boutique hotels, food, and sites.

Henriette De Lair

20 August 2026

A great experience !!!!! 100% happy This is the second time we travelled with Adeo and again, the experience was wonderful. All of our requirements for our 40th anniversary trip were exceeded. The hotels , the itinerary and the excursions were excellent plus the weather gods helped as well. Also all 4 hotels at the different destinations had a complimentary bottle of champagne with a happy anniversary card in the room upon arrival, which was greatly appreciated. What I admire most about Adeo is the service they provide, weekend included, when problems arise due to unforeseen circumstances. In our case twice due to British rail. One phone call to their emergency number and the problems were solved. I like to thank Luke and his team very much for an unforgettable trip and will definitely use Adeo again and recommend their agency to all.

Joe B

6 August 2026

Experience of a Lifetime Extremely personal service. Wonderful assistance from Danii and her team. We had enough flexibility based on what we told them to make our own decisions, but she strategically placed us in hotels that were perfect for us. She helped with some last minute changes and took calls on the trip. She did a great job. Would absolutely use Adeo again and send anybody going overseas to them.

OAW

22 July 2026

Enjoyable to see most of Wales in one week ! We were an eclectic group all with different interests and needs, but Mark, our driver and guide helped to make it quite a remarkable holiday. Not only was he sensitive, helpful and knowledgeable, his anecdotes and jokes will remain in our memories forever. He was very knowledgeable and several times when he could have been resting, he accompanied us as we wandered around and showed us the most interesting things in the places we stopped. It wasn't restful but we were inspired to cover a lot of ground in the minibus that he drove so well.

Ken S

21 July 2026

Excellent Small Group Tour We had an excellent small group tour of Wales with Adeo Travel. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Our guide, Mark, was fantastic – humorous, knowledgeable, pleasant, adaptable and so very helpful – nothing was too much trouble. And the little touches like souvenir photos and complementary snacks and water made the tour that little bit more special. OK, it's not cheap but I firmly believe you get what you pay for in life - and this tour was great value for money. We would not hesitate to book with Adeo Travel again.

Marjorie L

8 July 2026

Fabulous experience My husband & I recently did Cornwall & Wales with Adeo Travel & I have to say it exceeded all our expectations. Our drivers, Duncan & Mark were absolutely superb & went out of their way to ensure that all we saw & did was a fantastic experience. The transport was very comfortable & the accommodation was outstanding. It was great having 2 night stopovers instead of different accommodation every night. We will definitely be travelling with Adeo again and can highly recommend it to everyone.

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16 June 2026

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16 June 2026

Delightful, small group tours of London and the English countryside We had a wonderful time on our first trip to England. Adeo did a great job lining up activities for us to do and sights to see. We had chosen Adeo because they offered small group tours. Our 4-day London tour had six people (two had to drop out because of illness) and our 9-day English countryside tour had eleven people. Everyone was very compatible and we enjoyed each other's company. The founder and current operating manager of Adeo, Darryl, accompanied us on one day of our London tour. He was delightful and very thoughtful. All admission fees were included in the tour package and our tour guides (independent contractors hired by Adeo) procured and distributed all of our tickets. The tour guides were very friendly, extremely knowledgeable of local history and culture and quite entertaining. They also were proficient drivers. Our accommodations were first-class and the food was of high quality.

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15 April 2026

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Amy P

11 April 2026

Trip of a Lifetime organized by Adeo Travel. My husband and I just got back to the States from a trip of a lifetime meticulously organized by Luke of Adeo Travel. He went above and beyond to make our 30th wedding anniversary trip to Great Britain absolutely amazing. From the beautiful boutique hotels to the breathtaking scenery and fun excursions, we couldn't have asked for a better vacation. We took a chance and traveled by rail instead of renting a car and it turned out to be a wise decision. Luke provided train itineraries between each city as well as directions from the train station to the hotel. We even had flowers, champagne, and a dessert waiting for us in London! I can't wait to travel again and will definitely use Adeo.

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