Small-group tours from Bath
Discover Stonehenge, Cornwall, the Cotswolds, and more on our award-winning small-group tours. Departing from Bath, our expert local driver-guides share the best of England's history and countryside.
We had a fabulous day exploring Cotswolds villages with Kevin. He’s an excellent driver, shares history and knowledge of the local area, has a great personality and really looks after you. The Mercedes van is comfy and has good windows for enjoying the countryside. We went to Castlecomb, Stow on the Wold, Bourton on the Water and Bibury. Each village has its own charm and personality. Castlecomb & Bibury are smaller and quieter, esp Castlecomb. Stow on the Wold (which we learned means hill/high ground) and Bourton on the Water are pleasantly busier with lots of shops, tea rooms, inns, etc. The churches are all beautiful and have interesting old cemeteries and history. If you’re considering going in March - lots of daffodils, some cherry trees blooming, some Tulip trees, forsythia - Spring is just beginning. It’s not crowded. It’s cool and at times drizzly. Wear a puffer and long pants for sure but it wasn’t uncomfortable. And the overcast kind of gave the area an old, charming, cozy feel. Someday, when we make our way back, we’ll tour with Kevin again. We didn’t return to Bath at the end of the tour as we had reservations to stay in the Cotswolds for a couple of nights. Kevin was helpful in advising us how to make that work to get to our next village on our own when we parted ways. Was a great day out for mother/ daughter. Would be great for friends or couples also.
What a lovely way to spend a mother/daughter day out. March in the Cotswolds with the daffodils just coming through and a bit of drizzle really does add to the charm doesn't it! Pleased Kevin looked after you so well and helped sort the onward journey to your accommodation. Thanks for taking the time to write such a detailed review!
Best, Max
Thoroughly enjoyed our tour! Andy, our guide was informative, helpful and great fun! The history and stories he shared added greatly to the experience.
The locations we visited were spot on- would highly recommend this itinerary and Andy!
Andy's humour definitely makes the miles fly by. Glad you had a good group and enjoyed the villages. Thanks for the review! Max
My trip with Andy was great, such a funny guy! Met some nice peole & the villages were lovely.
What a wonderful day. Bill , our guide was very kind and accommodating. The trip was a highlight of my time here. I also thought the music was a very nice on the drive back.
A wonderful tour! The small villages are absolute hidden gems. Many thanks to our driver, Gerry, for sharing the history of these beautiful places with us.