A Day in the South Cotswolds

A private, driver-guided day through the quieter half of the Cotswolds - royal connections, Roman history, and villages that see a fraction of the crowds found further north.

Overview

While most first-time visitors head straight for the North Cotswolds, the South holds a quieter, more textured version of the same story-deep valleys, wildflower meadows, and market towns with royal and Roman roots that see far fewer coach parties. This full-day journey takes in the region’s finest villages and houses at an easy pace, with a private driver- guide who knows every lane.

Approx. 8 Hours Private Driver-Guide Luxury Vehicle South Cotswolds One Price, Any Group Size

“The South Cotswolds rarely gets the attention it deserves. It’s where our guests discover a quieter, more local side of the region – a King’s hometown, a Roman capital, and villages that feel genuinely undiscovered.”

THE ROUTE

Your driver-guide collects you from your hotel, a Cotswolds railway station, or another point of your choosing, and returns you there at the end of the day. The order below can be adjusted to suit opening times, weather, or personal interest.

Bibury-home to Arlington Row, a run of former weavers’ cottages among the most photographed in England
Cirencester – once a Roman regional capital, later grown wealthy on the wool trade
Tetbury-the market town where King Charles grew up, known for its antique dealers and the Highgrove shop
Malmesbury-England’s oldest borough, with a 12th-century abbey and the acclaimed Abbey House
Gardens
Lacock-a National Trust village used as a filming location for the Harry Potter series, with the option to visit Lacock Abbey itself
Castle Combe-often called England’s prettiest village, tucked into a wooded valley

Your guide will also weave in smaller villages along the way-the lesser-known corners of the South Cotswolds that rarely make it onto a map.

The Details

THIS JOURNEY INCLUDES

Private driver-guide throughout the day
Executive-standard vehicle
Collection and return within the South Cotswolds
One price, regardless of group size

NOT INCLUDED

Entry fees to any attractions visited
Lunch
Mileage beyond the South Cotswolds (available on request )

GOOD TO KNOW

Collection and drop-off can be arranged anywhere between Castle Combe and Bibury, London and Oxford pick-ups can be arranged with advance notice
Central London to the Cotswolds is approximately 2 hours by car, or around 95 minutes by train
Not sure where to start or finish? Our concierge team is happy to advise