The Cotswolds in Style Map and Itinerary

DAY 1 Arrive Moreton-in-Marsh

Moreton-in-Marsh is a one hour thirty five minute train journey from London Paddington. One of the principle market towns in the Northern Cotswolds and has served as a travellers town for at least 1700 years.

The wide main street is lined by inns, shops and galleries and hosts a weekly Tuesday market.  

Overnight: The Manor House Hotel

The luxurious four-star Manor House Hotel is an enchanting 16th century Cotswold retreat where you can revel in luxury, indulge yourself with fine food and drink and relax in a homely and friendly atmosphere. This is a place where you can feel at home, make friends and enjoy the finer things in life.

You can choose to dine in the elegant Mulberry Restaurant, which has been awarded two AA Rosettes for exceptionally high standards or the less formal bar.

DAY 2 Walk to Bourton-on-the-Water - 12 or 6 Miles

As you start your walking tour of the Cotswolds you can look forward to the most delightful day of walking. Hopping between some of the prettiest villages in the Cotswolds you soon reach Stow-on-the-Wold, an important market town, whose streets are lined by art galleries, gift shops and inns.

Don’t linger for too long as a few more miles through the rolling Cotswold countryside bring you to Bourton-on-the-Water, probably the prettiest village in Britain. Bourton is an absolute delight and is sure to live up to your every expectation.

Overnight: 4* Country Hotel Bourton-on-the-Water and the nearby Slaughters are blessed with a plethora of outstanding country hotels. Comfort, elegance and fine dining are a hallmark of all the hotels we use. Depending on availability you will be staying at Dial House Hotel, Washbourne Court, Lords of the Manor or Chester House Hotel.

DAY 3 Walk to Winchcombe - 13 or 8 Miles

Following the river Windrush out of the Bourton-on-the-Water you are quickly immersed in the Cotswold countryside. A day of delightful Cotswold villages, wide open views and first class walking lie ahead.

The highlight comes towards the end of the day as you cross the Cotswold escarpment and look down to Sudeley Castle and Winchecombe in the valley beyond.

Overnight: White Hart Inn, Winchcombe

The White Hart Inn is a traditional inn situated in the heart of Winchcombe. It has eight individual en-suite bedrooms and an excellent bar and restaurant, which is a firm favourite with visitors and locals.

DAY 4 Walk to Broadway - 10.5 Miles

Following the Cotswold Way you head north to the idyllic villages of Stanton and Broadway. On the way you can visit Hailes Abbey and Stanway House, some of the Cotswolds’ real gems. Broadway has lured visitors for centuries and a stroll down the broad tree lined High street is the perfect way to while away the evening.

Overnight: The Broadway Hotel

Overlooking the village green, The Broadway Hotel has looked much the same since 1772. The hotel offers an elegance and luxury with individually decorated rooms, cosy lounges with roaring log fires and fine dining.

DAY 5 Walk to Chipping Campden - 5 Miles

Your day starts with a steady climb to Broadway Tower, a unique Capability Brown folly tower. Located at the second highest point on the Cotswold Escarpment it offers one of the finest views in England.

After enjoying the tower enjoy a gentle stroll down to the honey coloured cottages, tea rooms and gift shops of Chipping Campden.

Overnight: Noel Arms Hotel

Located in the heart of Chipping Campden the Noel Arms Hotel is an old coaching inn kitted out with every modern comfort and boasting an excellent chef. DAY 6 Walk to Moreton-in-Marsh - 8 Miles A final delightful day of walking through the rolling hills of the Cotswolds wanders through Broad Campden, Blockley and then to Moreton-in-Marsh where your journey began.

Overnight: The Manor House Hotel

DAY 7 Onward Travel

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