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30s & 40s Adults 30-49

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5 days

4 nights

Activity Levels 1-3

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This trip is filling up for the upcoming season! Check out our England's Cotswolds Walking & Hiking Tour with new dates just added.

England's Cotswolds Home Base Walking & Hiking Tour

Couples, Friends & Solos

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

30s & 40s Adults 30-49

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

5 days

4 nights

Activity Levels 1-3

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Premiere Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

2025: Aug-Sep 2026: May-Jun, Aug-Sep

From $5,699 - $6,099 /person

A Singular Hotel Experience in Great Britain

Chocolate box villages, gentle hills and peaceful sheep pastures invite you to explore. Visit the Cotswolds in style, and every day return to the elegant Estelle Manor.

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Highlights

  • Settle in at one hotel, the elegant Estelle Manor, where you can rest in an exquisite country manor and spa situated in an idyllic 60-acre estate
  • Walk picturesque routes in the Cotswolds, through postcard-perfect honey hued and chocolate box villages, along drystone walls and past gentle flocks of sheep
  • Admire beautiful abbeys and take leisurely walks, pausing to exchange hellos with the locals and take in some of England’s finest gardens
  • Visit stunning Blenheim Palace, once the home of Winston Churchill, and learn about the archaeological and World War II sites in the area
  • Savor pub lunches, exquisite afternoon tea and our manor’s fresh seasonal favorites in their high-class dining room
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Itinerary

Toast England

Day 1

Description

Discover locally brewed flavors at an ale tasting • Embark on an exhilarating walk through the ancient royal hunting forest of Wychwood, so old and noteworthy that it was listed in the Domesday Book during the reign of William the Conqueror • Fuel up on a delicious pub lunch • Get acquainted with your traveling companions at a cocktail party in the beautiful Estelle Manor library followed by an elegant dinner.

Accommodations

Nights 1-4

Estelle Manor
Oxfordshire
Premiere Hotel

This historic country hotel is a sumptuous retreat, nestled within 60 acres of gardens and parkland and featuring the Roman-inspired Eynsham Baths. (spa)

Rustic. brick houses along a narrow road

Day 2

Description

Explore the medieval church of St. Mary’s, a treasure with its 14 bell towers and original stained-glass windows—the only complete set in the United Kingdom! • Set out on foot to discover the picturesque towns of Barnsley and Bibury, famous for their chocolate-box cottages with thatched roofs and English gardens • After a local lunch, walk to beautiful Coln Saint Aldwyns and enjoy a pint surrounded by ivy-clad cottages.

Accommodations

Nights 1-4

Estelle Manor
Oxfordshire
Premiere Hotel

This historic country hotel is a sumptuous retreat, nestled within 60 acres of gardens and parkland and featuring the Roman-inspired Eynsham Baths. (spa)

Ornate English cups of tea and english muffins with butter and jam.

Day 3

Description

Set out on a memorable walk through Upper and Lower Slaughter, two charming honey-colored limestone villages • Have a wander through the artisan shops of Stow-on-the-Wold, a good place to shop for a souvenir • Refresh yourself with a hearty pub lunch in Naunton, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty • Delight in classic English high tea, complete with fresh-baked scones and other dainties • Perhaps call on the services of our hotel’s knowledgeable adventure concierge and strike out on a journey on your own, from archery to foraging.

Accommodations

Nights 1-4

Estelle Manor
Oxfordshire
Premiere Hotel

This historic country hotel is a sumptuous retreat, nestled within 60 acres of gardens and parkland and featuring the Roman-inspired Eynsham Baths. (spa)

White and purple blooming lavender plants.

Day 4

Description

Admire the ancient mosaics and stone walls of a Roman villa on our walk to the delightful town of Woodstock • Visit Blenheim Palace, an opulent English estate and once the home of Winston Churchill • The grounds and gardens were designed by “Capability” Brown, a landscape architect who carefully planned lovely viewpoints throughout • Feel like royalty as you explore the grounds and gardens of this magnificent palace • Dine on locally sourced gourmet cuisine at our hotel—cheddar soufflé, beef Wellington and roasted heirloom cauliflower are just some of the delectable options!

Accommodations

Nights 1-4

Estelle Manor
Oxfordshire
Premiere Hotel

This historic country hotel is a sumptuous retreat, nestled within 60 acres of gardens and parkland and featuring the Roman-inspired Eynsham Baths. (spa)

Backroads guests hiking in grassy field.

Day 5

Description

Enjoy a final walk together through gentle woodland, keeping your eyes peeled for the majestic hawk that calls this area home • Unwind on an optional guided thermal journey and restore yourself in our hotel’s Roman-inspired Eynsham Baths • Extend your stay in the wonderful cultural centers of Oxford or London.

Accommodations

Nights 1-4

Estelle Manor
Oxfordshire
Premiere Hotel

This historic country hotel is a sumptuous retreat, nestled within 60 acres of gardens and parkland and featuring the Roman-inspired Eynsham Baths. (spa)

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Backroads Home Base

One luxurious Premiere hotel. A world of adventure right outside your door.

Nights 1-4

Estelle Manor
Oxfordshire

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This historic country hotel is a sumptuous retreat, nestled within 60 acres of gardens and parkland and featuring the Roman-inspired Eynsham Baths. (spa)

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