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Shades of the English Countryside featuring London, Cornwall & The Cotswolds (London to Cotswolds) (2025)

10 days
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From London to Cotswolds
4.8
6 traveler reviews
  • A coastal path alongside a cliff with ruins overlooking the sea.
  • A scenic view of rocky coastline and clear blue waters.
  • Sunset view of the London skyline, featuring Big Ben and Westminster Bridge.
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  • The ancient stone circle of Stonehenge under a clear blue sky.
  • Cotswold stone cottages lined along a river, with greenery around.
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 44
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    England

    Accommodation
    Hotel (DoubleTree by Hilton London - West End)
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  2. Day 2

    London

    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (DoubleTree by Hilton London - West End)
  3. Day 3

    London

    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Carlyon Bay Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of London's iconic sights with local guide
    Landmarks
    Big Ben
    Westminster Abbey
    Downing Street
    Buckingham Palace
  4. Day 4

    London to Cornwall

    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner at the resort with fellow travelers)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Carlyon Bay Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Self-guided visit to Stonehenge
    • Stop at family-owned organic farm shop
    Landmarks
    Stonehenge
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Cornwall

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Bovey Castle)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Cornwall with local guide
    • Coastal walk with local guide
  6. Day 6

    Cornwall to Devon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at Bovey Castle)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Bovey Castle)

    Included Activities

    • Woodland walk to Charlestown harborside
    • Orientation walk in Padstow
    • Local storyteller performance with folklore and legends
    Landmarks
    Charlestown
    Padstow
  7. Day 7

    Dartmoor National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a traditional English country pub)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Queens Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Motor coach tour of Dartmoor National Park
    • Visit to towns and villages within Dartmoor
    Landmarks
    Dartmoor National Park
  8. Day 8

    Devon to Cotswolds

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Queens Hotel)
    Landmarks
    Castle Combe
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  9. Day 9

    Cotswolds

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner at a local inn)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Chavenage House
    Landmarks
    Chavenage House
    Burford
  10. Day 10

    Departure

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Where You'll Stay

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  • DoubleTree by Hilton London - West End

    Hotel
    Days 1, 2

  • The Carlyon Bay Hotel

    Hotel
    Days 3, 4

  • Bovey Castle

    Hotel
    Days 5, 6

  • The Queens Hotel

    Hotel
    Days 7, 8

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Traveler Reviews

4.8
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  • A
    November 7th, 2025
    There were many great things about this tour, and others that need improvement to make this truly a fine tour to a...
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    Traveled in June 2025
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  • A
    November 7th, 2025
    If you love history and the country side this is the trip for you. I loved seeing the castle where Poldark is filmed...
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    Traveled in June 2025
    Review collected by Collette
  • A
    November 7th, 2025
    It was an excellent tour. The tour guide was excellent. It was well planned and carried out. The accommodations were...
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    Traveled in May 2025
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  • A
    November 7th, 2025
    Tour highlights included our stay at Bovey Castle; the time spent at Chavenage and the meals provided. A stop which...
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    Traveled in July 2025
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  • A
    November 7th, 2025
    All accommodations were excellent! The busses are no longer allowed to enter the village of Castle Combe which made...
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    Traveled in July 2025
    Review collected by Collette
  • A
    June 5th, 2025
    The accommodations at Bovey Castle were amazing even though the room was hard to locate at first 😉; excursions...
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    Traveled in April 2025
    Review collected by Collette

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    Sandra

    Asked on May 13th, 2025

    Do you have any small group dates on this tour?

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    • ColletteOperator•Written May 2025

      Shades of the English Countryside is not available as a small group tour. Our Coast & Countrysides of England is part of our small group series that is a little longer and covers many of the same areas and then some.

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    Irene

    Asked on April 5th, 2025

    I want an earlier date in May, 2025. Please do you have any tour arrangements for this month of May.

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    • ColletteOperator•Written April 2025

      We currently have a May date of the 14th however it is sold out. Alternative dates that are available are June 18th, 2025. July 16th, 2025.

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