Location: Cotswolds
Top Things to do in Cotswolds
The 10 Best Things to do for Honeymoon in Cotswolds, England
The Cotswolds (/ˈkɒtswoʊldz/ KOTS-wohldz, /-wəldz/ -wəldz) is an area in south central England containing the Cotswold Hills, a range of rolling hills which rise from the meadows of the upper Thames to an escarpment, known as the Cotswold Edge, above the Severn Valley and Evesham Vale. The area is defined by the bedrock of Jurassic limestone that creates a type of grassland habitat rare in the UK and that is quarried for the golden coloured Cotswold stone. It contains unique features derived from the use of this mineral; the predominantly rural landscape contains stone-built villages, historical towns and stately homes and gardens. The population of the District is about 84,000.
Restaurants in Cotswolds
1. Tour Gems
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5.0 based on 99 reviews
Day tours of the Cotswolds, one of the most beautiful regions of England, for 2 - 7 people. I offer competitively priced private tours, and while I have several tried and tested different itineraries devised by me to show you the very best the Cotswolds has to offer I am more than happy to create an itinerary specifically for you, great if you have any special interests. I also offer a private hire taxi service to get you to and from airports, stations and hotels.
2. Bloody Bourton Walking Tour
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5.0 based on 169 reviews
The Bloody Bourton Walking Tour is a tour around the Cotswold village of Bourton on the Water. It delves into the gruesome past of the charming village. Hear tales of ghosts, witchcraft, secret rooms, crime & punishment, murder & much more. A history walk without the boring bits, Iron age, Roman, Saxon & through to the 20th century.
3. Chavenage House
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5.0 based on 453 reviews
CHAVENAGE HOUSE is a privately owned Elizabethan Manor House open to the public. It has been used as a TV location for many productions and is at present playing Trenwith in the popular Poldark. There is so much more to see and enjoy. Guided tours by members of the family.
Reviewed By PeterJ1952 - Calne, United Kingdom
We had a group visit from Bowood House, the only downside of that being that we had to do this in our closed season. And it was a cold day. Chavenage has very little heating so every room was perishing cold. Every time we moved to a different room it seemed even colder, probably because as human radiators we managed eventually to take the chill of each room. However...I’ll still give Chavenage top marks. It’s a beautiful house with a fascinating history, superbly accomplished and witty guides from the owning family, Caroline and Richard, and one of the best homemade lunches you can get. Next time though we’ll go in warmer weather!
4. Cotswolds Adventures
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5.0 based on 189 reviews
Cotswolds Adventures specialise in off-the-beaten track private tours of the Cotswolds with a local driver-guide. All our Cotswolds tours are private and bespoke. See the beautiful villages and countryside of the Cotswolds region. Why not get off-the-beaten track and have a Cotswolds Adventure? Tours available in English and Japanese
5. Cotswold Luxury Tours
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5.0 based on 72 reviews
The Cotswold Chauffeur is a tour company based in the Cotswolds, offering five star private tours of the Cotswolds for the discerning traveller. We have a choice of two executive cars, an S Class Mercedes LWB limousine or brand new V class Mercedes people carrier for up to seven passengers - both perfect for touring the Cotswolds. These tours are private and for just you and your party of friends and family - no one else.
6. Cotswold Foodie Tours
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5.0 based on 30 reviews
Love food? Love the Cotswolds? Experience a Cotswolds that you won't find in the guide books. Taste delicious, local, artisan food, meet local chefs and artisan food producers while learning about the history of iconic towns.
7. Cotswold Falconry Centre
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5.0 based on 1,030 reviews
We are open for 2021 from the 17th May until the 14th November. You'll get to see Eagles, Hawks, Owls, Falcons, Vultures, Kites, Caracaras and more. With 150 individual birds from over 60 different species either in their Breeding Aviaries or on the Flying Displays which are held daily at 11.30, 1.30 and 3.00 . You may wish to pre-book one of our popular experiences for that special day out. Cotswold Falconry Centre "More than a Flying Visit"
Reviewed By BourneJ - North Shields, United Kingdom
Who knew that we would spend a full afternoon in this bird sanctuary? Our expectations were to spend an hour viewing the exotic birds or prey and then spread out the picnic for a mid afternoon feast. In reality we watched the first display in the gusting wind and pouring rain, quickly ate lunch and went back for the next two displays. The bird handlers were a font of knowledge and so enthusiastic it was easy to see that they cared for the birds; most of which were endangered in the wild. From burrowing owls feeding from my gloved hand to African Vultures hoping around our feet and Peregrine Falcons dive bombing from far off woodland, this was a superb and informative way to spend £10; unbelievable value for money. We were in the Costwolds for one week, this was our first day, and it was hard to surpass. We even had wild Buzzards and Kites joining the displays. I well deserved excellent from me.
8. CJP Cotswold Tours
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5.0 based on 305 reviews
CJP Private Hire and Cotswold Tours is a small friendly Cotswold Private Hire Company owned and operated by Chris and Ruth who are married with two daughters, Charlotte and Hannah. They run their private car hire and Cotswold touring business from just outside the picturesque Cotswold woollen market town of Chipping Campden. CJP Private Hire and Cotswold Tours was established in 2002 and has now become well recognised as being safe, professional, friendly and reliable.
9. Walks With Hawks
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5.0 based on 321 reviews
We offer a range of packages giving you a rare opportunity to handle and fly a variety of Birds Of Prey here in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire the heart of The Cotswolds. Groups are intentionally kept small, this ensures everyone will get plenty of hands on time with the birds. Max 6 participants, although larger groups catered for on request. Therefore our experiences should not be compared to those found on the discount sites, where groups tend to be very large. Our sessions are designed to give you a more personal experience whether you choose our Hawk Walk, Owl encounter or one of our other packages our aim is to give you some very special memories to cherish.
Reviewed By Extraordinary706245
Today was all about making treasured memories..... Thanks to Clare from Walks with hawks I was able to give my parents an experience I never thought possible. My mother is physically disabled with limited mobility and severe ataxia (uncontrollable shakes) Clare was so patient and kind to my mum and involved her completely and made her feel confident to fully participate. With mum's physical challenges this was truly magical to see. I was amazed to see mum completely at ease to hold all the birds, and have them fly to her, including the magnificent Hope, the blue Chilean Eagle. Dad was in awe and blown away by spectacular birds. The whole experience was fabulous from start to finish, Clare's knowledge and passion for her beautiful birds is infectious. Clare proved to be the most attentive guide with us all and adapted the experience so that we all could enjoy it to the full. 5 star service with memories that we will treasure forever
10. Secret Cottage
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5.0 based on 2,098 reviews
A visit to London wouldn’t be complete without being invited inside Becky’s Private Thatched Family Home for a traditional English Cream Tea. Escape to the country by taking our unique tour of Cotswold hidden villages, with our invaluable knowledge, you are treated ‘as if you’re a local’ during the 6 hour guided tour of picturesque villages that are inaccessible to public transport, We stop for a £7 lunch (optional) in a 16th century pub and then later in the afternoon, you’ll have tea inside Secret Cottage. You can take the tour on your own, as a couple, or a group, with a maximum of 8 seats in our minibus. Every day throughout the year from Moreton-in-Marsh Railway Station. Great daytrip from LONDON-Paddington, out at 08.50 and back in again at 18.29 to enjoy the evening. Rick Steves loved going inside Secret Cottage. www.secretcottage.co.uk
