Cotswolds Christmas Tour
Experience the Cotswolds at Christmas, exploring picturesque villages, festive streets and beautiful winter countryside on a private guided tour.
Explore the timeless villages and beautiful countryside of the Cotswolds on a private day tour from London.
£995 per private group
1–6 guests · Larger groups by arrangement
Approx. 10 hours · Mercedes V-Class · Dedicated driver & expert guide
Expert Driver & Guide
Local knowledge that brings every destination to life.
Private Travel Experience
Comfortable touring at your own pace with no groups.
Tailored Itineraries
Every journey personalised to your interests and travel style.
Personal Planning Support
Planning support before and during your tour.
A Cotswolds Christmas Experience
Experience the Cotswolds at its most atmospheric on a private Christmas day tour from London. Travel through the rolling winter countryside and visit some of the region’s most picturesque villages, where historic stone cottages, village greens and festive decorations create a distinctly English Christmas setting.
Your day can be tailored around the places and experiences that interest you most, whether that means exploring charming villages, enjoying a traditional country pub lunch, visiting a historic town or simply taking time to appreciate the Cotswolds at a relaxed pace.
With a dedicated driver and expert guide, you can enjoy the Cotswolds without worrying about the roads or itinerary. The route can be adapted according to the season, local conditions and the Christmas events and decorations taking place during your visit.
Tour Details
Cotswolds Christmas Villages
Explore picturesque villages dressed for Christmas, including Bourton-on-the-Water, Stow-on-the-Wold and Chipping Campden.
Festive Village Atmosphere
Enjoy decorated streets, village greens, Christmas trees and welcoming country inns.
Winter Cotswolds Countryside
Travel through the rolling countryside and enjoy the distinctive beauty of the Cotswolds in winter.
Traditional Country Pub
Take time for lunch or a seasonal drink at a traditional Cotswolds pub, subject to availability.
Places You'll Visit
Experience the Cotswolds at Christmas, where honey-coloured stone villages, historic market towns and rolling winter countryside create an especially atmospheric English setting. Your private day tour can be tailored around the villages and experiences that interest you most, with time to explore at a relaxed pace.
Quintessential Cotswolds Christmas Villages
Burford– Historic Wool Town
Known as the gateway to the Cotswolds, Burford is a charming medieval wool town with a gently sloping High Street, honey-coloured stone buildings, independent shops and welcoming cafés.
Bourton-on-the-Water
Famous for its elegant stone bridges crossing the River Windrush, Bourton-on-the-Water takes on a particularly charming atmosphere at Christmas, with seasonal decorations, independent shops and traditional tearooms.
The Slaughters - Timeless Village Charm
The peaceful villages of Upper and Lower Slaughter are among the most picturesque in the Cotswolds, with stone cottages, gentle streams and quiet country lanes. Their timeless character is particularly atmospheric in winter.
Historic Villages & Winter Landscapes
Beyond the best-known villages, the Cotswolds reveals a quieter side in winter — peaceful country lanes, historic market towns and beautiful landscapes that make the region especially rewarding to explore at Christmas.
Stow-on-the-Wold – Historic Cotswolds Market Town
Stow-on-the-Wold is a historic market town with a beautiful central square and centuries-old inns. Its antique shops and refined character reflect the area’s rich trading history.
During your visit, your guide will share background insights while allowing time to explore independently.
Chipping Campden – Arts & Crafts Elegance
Chipping Campden is renowned for its beautifully preserved High Street, historic Market Hall and rich Arts & Crafts heritage, making it one of the Cotswolds’ most distinctive market towns.
Broadway – Elegant Cotswold High Street
Known as the gateway to the Cotswolds, Burford is a historic wool town with a gently sloping High Street, honey-coloured buildings and independent shops. It offers a wonderful glimpse of the Cotswolds’ medieval character.
Suggested Itinerary
Thoughtfully paced to make the most of the winter season, with time to explore four beautiful Cotswold villages and enjoy a relaxed lunch in Stow-on-the-Wold.
A Festive Day in the Cotswolds
Morning – London to the Cotswolds
Your private driver and guide will collect you from your London accommodation and accompany you into the Cotswolds, with the day’s route tailored around the winter season and your interests.
Burford – Gateway to the Cotswolds
Begin in historic Burford, exploring its gently sloping High Street and beautifully preserved honey-coloured stone buildings. Take time to browse the independent shops and enjoy the atmosphere of this traditional Cotswold wool town.
Stow-on-the-Wold – Historic Market Town
Continue to Stow-on-the-Wold, one of the Cotswolds’ most characterful market towns. Explore its historic square and independent shops before enjoying a relaxed lunch at a traditional inn, pub or restaurant.
The Slaughters – Timeless Village Charm
After lunch, visit Upper and Lower Slaughter, two of the Cotswolds’ most peaceful villages. Wander along quiet lanes beside the River Eye and admire the traditional stone cottages and winter countryside.
Bourton-on-the-Water – The Venice of the Cotswolds
Finish in Bourton-on-the-Water, set along the River Windrush. Explore its elegant stone bridges, independent shops and cafés, with time to enjoy the seasonal Christmas atmosphere before beginning your return journey.
Return to London
Relax on the journey back to London after your private day exploring the Cotswolds.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The tour is completely private, with a dedicated driver and expert guide, and can be tailored to your interests.
The suggested itinerary features Burford, Stow-on-the-Wold, the Slaughters and Bourton-on-the-Water, with lunch in Stow-on-the-Wold. As a private tour, the day can be tailored around your interests and preferences.
Yes. The Cotswolds are particularly atmospheric in winter, and the itinerary is planned around the shorter daylight hours and seasonal conditions.
Yes. As a private tour, the route can be adapted to your interests and adjusted where practical according to weather, daylight and seasonal opening times.
Plan Your Private Cotswolds Christmas Tour
Tell us a little about your plans and what you would most like to experience in the Cotswolds. We will create a private day tour around your interests, with the flexibility to adjust the route and pace to suit you.