Houses & Gardens of the Cotswolds

Open Group

The Cotswolds, a picture-postcard England at its most enchanting, with its rolling hills, chocolate box cottages, and winding country lanes. Discover the outstanding beauty, famed gardens, and grand homes dating back to the Romans, and enjoy some of the prettiest villages in the Cotswolds.

Price is per person sharing a double or twin room. Single supplement of £200 applies.

Please note that the pick-ups for this tour are as follows: Grayways Coach Yard, Altrincham War Memorial, Roadchef Stafford M6 Southbound, Wolverhampton Faulkand St. Car Park

Itinerary/Excursions

Highgrove

Visit the private residence of King Charles III and Queen Consort. King Charles has devoted much time to the gardens of Highgrove, which are renowned as some of the most inspiring and innovative in the United Kingdom. Take a guided tour with an experienced guide who will reveal the gardens’ history, organic management and sources of inspiration, they will explain the hidden curious and horticultural innovations behind them.

Sudeley Castle

1,000 years of romance, romance, ruin and revival await when you visit Sudeley Castle. Follow in the footsteps of prominent historical figures as you discover gardens, exhibitions, castle rooms and the final resting place of Queen Katherine Parr. Enjoy a Sudeley Afternoon Tea, complete with finger sandwiches, savouries, miniature cakes and scones served with Cotswolds clotted cream and jam.

Chavenage House

Chavenage House has been a popular filming location for many television programmes and films, including Poldark, Poirot's The Mysterious Affair at Styles and The Ghost of Greville Lodge. The house itself dates back to 1576 and is complete with a traditional Cotswold stone tiled roof. Adorned with 17th century tapestries the house is owned by the second family to own it, and tours are often conducted by family members, giving your visit a lovely wholesome feel!

Tetbury

An Outstanding Area of Natural Beauty, Tetbury is the second largest town in the Cotswolds. Associated with boutique shops, great food and Royal Connections, the town is also home to fabulous architecture. You can see history echo as it remains substantially the same as it was in the 17-1800s.

Your holiday includes

4 nights at the Mercure Bowden Hall, Gloucester
Breakfast and all evening meals
Highgrove Gardens Tour & Lunch
Sudeley Castle & Afternoon Tea
Chavenage House
Tetbury
Private coach travel
Services of an experienced driver
ABTOT protection

Hotel Details

Mercure Bowden Hall, Gloucester

This 4* hotel is set amongst 12 acres of Cotswolds greenery, on the outskirts of picturesque Gloucester. An idyllic country retreat, the recently refurbished public areas have brought the hotel back to its former glory with a breathtaking blend of traditional and contemporary design.

Each bedroom is designed to bring a touch of quintessential English design with all of the comforts from home, such as an en-suite bathroom, beverage-making facilities, flat-screen television and WiFi.

Enjoy freshly prepared cuisine in the Brasserie at Bowden with views across the lawns and the lake.