England's Cotswolds Home Base Walking & Hiking Tour
Couples, Friends & Solos
5 days
4 nights
Activity Levels 1-3
Premiere Hotels
England's Cotswolds Home Base Walking & Hiking Tour
Couples, Friends & Solos
5 days
4 nights
Activity Levels 1-3
Premiere Hotels
2025: Aug-Sep 2026: May-Jun, Aug-Sep
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.
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

Start/End Oxford
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary

Day 1
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.





Nights 1-4
This historic country hotel is a sumptuous retreat, nestled within 60 acres of gardens and parkland and featuring the Roman-inspired Eynsham Baths. (spa)

Day 2
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.





Nights 1-4
This historic country hotel is a sumptuous retreat, nestled within 60 acres of gardens and parkland and featuring the Roman-inspired Eynsham Baths. (spa)

Day 3
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.





Nights 1-4
This historic country hotel is a sumptuous retreat, nestled within 60 acres of gardens and parkland and featuring the Roman-inspired Eynsham Baths. (spa)

Day 4
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!





Nights 1-4
This historic country hotel is a sumptuous retreat, nestled within 60 acres of gardens and parkland and featuring the Roman-inspired Eynsham Baths. (spa)

Day 5
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.





Nights 1-4
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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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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