Romantic Day Tour in the Cotswolds

Tour Overview

Full Day (7-8 hours)

Embark on an enchanting journey through the heart of the Cotswolds with our exclusive Romantic Cotswold Tour, thoughtfully designed for couples seeking a picturesque escape. Whether it’s a Valentine’s Day celebration or a spontaneous romantic getaway, our full-day tour promises to create timeless memories.

Explore the Northern Cotswolds, where the idyllic villages of Broadway, Chipping Campden, and Blockley await. Revel in the charm of each locale before ascending Dovers Hill, a picturesque spot where you’ll be able to take a short walk for a breath of fresh air and arrive at breathtaking views that stretch over 60-miles on a clear day. Your journey continues to the iconic Broadway Tower, an 18th Century folly perched on the Cotswold escarpment. Originally built by the 6th Earl of Coventry as a gift for his wife – a beacon to be seen from Croome Court – the folly boasts a history rich in tales from World Wars to the Arts and Crafts movement.

As the day unfolds, you will venture towards the captivating villages of Stanton, where the antiquated architecture transports you to a bygone era, and Stanway, home to a majestic 17th Century Hall and the world’s tallest gravity-fed fountain. Indulge in a romantic lunch at a traditional 16th Century country inn, savouring local delights, enjoying a refreshing local ale, cider or perhaps, a celebratory glass of Champagne.

In the afternoon you will travel to Winchcombe, an ancient Saxon town and home to the historic Sudeley Castle – once home to some of England’s most famous kings and queens. A historic fairy-tale location often referred to as the most romantic castle in England with its stunning rose garden and 10 acres of magnificent grounds. Later, you’ll follow the scenic ‘Romantic Road,’ winding through breathtaking landscapes en route to Bourton-on-the-Water, often referred to as ‘Little Venice,’ and The Slaughters, with its old English charm and idyllic winding river.

The final stop in your day will take you to Stow-on-the-Wold, where historic streets and courtyards lead you to enchanting independent boutique shops and foodie delights, perfect for finding unique treasures together.

Our Romantic Cotswold Tour ensures you’ll experience the timeless beauty of the region, visiting off-the-beaten-path locations, allowing you to take in those intimate moments and each other’s company at a relaxed pace. There will be ample opportunities and essential stops for photos throughout your day, to leave you with an enduring and memorable experience.

Planning a Proposal in the Cotswolds?

Let us help you create a magical proposal to remember! We can work with you to identify the perfect place for you to propose to your loved one during your day. Whether it’s at a scenic spot with the beauty of the Cotswold landscape as your backdrop, or at a private location complete with floral decorations and lighting to set the scene, we can plan and arrange this special moment for you – complete with a celebratory glass of Champagne each afterwards! Working with local suppliers to ensure everything runs smoothly and goes to plan, we can also arrange for a photographer to be present and capture the moment you ‘pop the question’.

Area Covered

Northern Cotswold Region

Locations visited could include;

• Chipping Campden
• Broadway Village & Tower
• Bourton-on-the-Water
• The Slaughters
• Winchcombe
• Stow-on-the-Wold
• Blockley
• Stanton
• Stanway
• Bibury & Arlington Row
• Burford

SOME OF THE TOWNS & VILLAGES YOU’LL VISIT…

BROADWAY

A fine, wide high street–once a coaching inn village–Broadway is now bordered by manicured greens and lined with chocolate-box shops and cottages, and was once a retreat and hub for a colony of artists such as William Morris. Broadway is often referred to as ‘The Jewel of the Cotswolds’ with its delightful high street, art galleries, boutiques, churches and museums. Sitting above the village on the second-highest point in the Cotswolds is also Broadway Tower, a not-to-miss 18^th Century folly.

THE SLAUGHTERS

Two ‘picture postcard’ villages – Upper and Lower Slaughter – which lie less than a mile apart, nestled along the sides of the crystal clear waters of the River Eye, with low miniature footbridges. As well as several manor houses (now luxury hotels) the Slaughters also has a 16^th Century dovecote and a 19^th Century water mill.

STOW-ON-THE-WOLD

Stow-on-the-Wold was once home to one of the most thriving woollen markets in the country. Enjoy a stroll around the boutiques, art galleries, antique shops and town square. Also worth a visit is St Edward’s church, where the great yew trees by the north door are said to have inspired the Doors of Durin (entrance to Moria) in J R R Tolkein’s Lord of the Rings.

BLOCKLEY

The beautiful, unspoilt village of Blockley was once centre of the silk industry in the 18^th and 19^th Centuries and with the power of its mills, also enabled the village to be one of the first with electricity around 1885. Recently used as the film set for the popular TV series Father Brown.