The Cotswolds &
Inspector Morse Country
£1693 days • 26-28 March
The Cotswolds is an area popular with both English and international visitors. The area is well known for gentle hillsides, outstanding countryside with river valleys, sleepy ancient limestone villages, historic market towns and for being so ‘typically English’ where time has stood still for over 300 years. We also include a guided WALKING tour of the City of Oxford which brings the history and heritage of this ancient place alive. Our hotel situated in the picturesque village of Minster Lovell adds to the pastoral charm of this superb short break.
Friday 26 March
Travel south to the charming floral resort of Cheltenham for a refreshment break. We continue to Minster Lovell for 2 nights half board accommodation at the Mill and Old Swan Hotel.
Saturday 27 March
A full day tour of the Cotswold villages including Stow on the Wold (which stands along the old Roman Fosse Way), Chipping Campden (a historic town with impressive buildings), Broadway (one of the most beautiful villages in the Cotswolds) and Bourton on the Water (sometimes known as the ‘Venice’ of the Cotswolds).
Sunday 28 March
We travel directly to the historical City of Oxford for a guided WALKING tour, that will bring alive the history and heritage of this ancient place of learning. We depart after lunch arriving home early evening.
YOUR HOTEL ***
The 3 star De Vere Mill & Old Swan is set in 60 acres of beautiful countryside beside the banks of the River Windrush there is a place that is quintessentially English and a real treasure. As the name suggests there are two distinct buildings – The Mill, built in 1806 and brimming with Olde English character, all the bedrooms are allocated here, and The Old Swan, a 600 year old Inn, which includes the restaurant and is just a short stroll across the road. It is a very traditional venue with many period features, facilities include a fitness room with a sauna, trout fishing and tennis court. All the bedrooms are en suite with tea making facilities and a television. There is no lift however there are ground floor rooms available.
Price includes: 2 nights dinner, bed & breakfast; Luxury coach travel; Services of experienced tour driver. EXCURSIONS – excluding any entry fees; Oxford tour guide.
Deposit: £30.00 per person
Extras: Single supplement – NONE