Shorts Cotswold Walking Holiday

Itinerary of this Short Cotswold Walking Holiday

Itinerary One- 4 days/3 nights- £250 per person

Day 1-  Arrive in Moreton-in-Marsh by train from London, check-in to hotel and spend the rest of your day exploring this historic village. Wander around the ancient streets, visit the market and maybe stop in for a pint at JRR Tolkiens old drinking den, The Bell Inn.

Overnight-  Moreton-in-Marsh

Day 2–  Moreton-in-Marsh to Stow-on-the-Wold– (7 miles/11 km)- following the Monarchs Way and passing the pretty villages of Longborough, Donnington and Broadwell before arriving in the medieval market town of Stow-on-the-Wold.

Overnight- Stow on the Wold

Day 3–  Stow-on-the-Wold to Bourton-on-the-Water– (5.5 miles/8.5km)- Your final day of walking will take you through pretty countryside and passing through the stunning village of Lower Slaughter before arriving at Bourton-on-the-Water, the Venice of the Cotswolds, for your final night

Overnight-  Bourton-on-the-Water

Day 4-  This is your final day and after a leisurely breakfast you can make your way to your next destination. Moreton-in-Marsh station is an easy taxi ride or bus journey away.

Itinerary Two- 5 days/4 nights- £335 per person

Day 1-  Arrive in Moreton-in-Marsh by train from London, check-in to hotel and spend the rest of your day exploring this historic village. Wander around the ancient streets, visit the market and maybe stop in for a pint at JRR Tolkiens old drinking den, The Bell Inn.

Overnight-  Moreton-in-Marsh

Day 2–  Moreton-in-Marsh to Stow-on-the-Wold– (7 miles/11 km)- following the Monarchs Way and passing the pretty villages of Longborough, Donnington and Broadwell before arriving in the meidvel market town of Stow-on-the-Wold.

Overnight- Stow on the Wold

Day 3–  Stow-on-the-Wold to Bourton-on-the-Water– (5.5 miles/8.5km)- Your final day of walking will take you through pretty countryside and passing through the stunning village of Lower Slaughter before arriving at Bourton-on-the-Water, the Venice of the Cotswolds, for your final night

Overnight-  Bourton-on-the-Water

Day 4-  Circular walk from Bourton-on-the Water- 4 miles/7km- easy walk via pretty village of Wyck Rissington a nature reserve and a church with a maze

Overnight- Bourton-on-the-Water

Day 5– This is your final day and after a leisurely breakfast you can make your way to your next destination. Moreton-in-Marsh station is an easy taxi ride or bus journey away.

Included in this tour

• 3 or 4 nights standard accommodation (quality inns and B&Bs) with breakfasts
• Tour folder with maps and route notes
• Luggage transfers between lodgings
• Emergency support

Excluded from this Holiday

• Transfers to & from start/finish points
• Snacks, lunches and dinners
• Travel insurance

Optional Extras

Solo traveller Supplement- (for customers travelling alone)- £40 per night

Single Room Supplement-(for people wanting their own room)- £25 per person per night

Friday/Saturday stay £25 per night (added manually)

Extra night in Bourton at end (allows one more walking day)- £85 per person

Accomodation

This break includes three/four nights standard bed and breakfast accommodation staying in quality inns, guesthouses and bed and breakfasts.  All accommodation is carefully hand-picked and you will have a private bathroom and full english breakfast provided each morning.

How to get to and from this walk

Moreton-in-Marsh is accessible on direct trains from London Paddington. The journey takes around 90 minutes. All accommodation we use is within walking distance of the train station.

This break ends in Bourton-on-the-Water, which is a short taxi/bus ride away from Moteton-in-Marsh train station

Train tickets can be bought at www.thetrainline.com

How much is the tour?

The tour costs from £250 per person based on two people sharing a double/twin room.

What about my luggage?

This break includes luggage transfer(s) between lodgings, so you only need to worry about your day pack when you are moving accommodation. Each break includes luggage transfers for one large suitcase per person. You need to leave it in reception on the morning you are moving villages and it will arrive at your destination by late afternoon.

What about solo travellers and those requiring their own room?

Solo travellers are welcome on this tour and a supplement applies to cover the cost of solo occupancy of a double/twin room and the extra cost incurred in moving one set of luggage instead of two and providing a set of route maps for one rather than two people. A supplement also applies to those requiring their own room. See extra tab for more details.

Am I fit enough?

We offer a variety of itineraries to suit people all fitness levels and most of our breaks can be achieved by anyone with a decent overall level of fitness. If you are unsure you are fit enough or do not currently exercise we recommend engaging in regular physical activity for a few months prior to the holiday

When is the best time of year to go?

You can go any time of year but we recommend March to November as the best time of year for outdoor activities in the Cotswolds.

What should I bring?

We will provide you with a detailed pre-tour folder which includes a packing list but as a guide: good quality walking boots/shoes, comfortable walking clothing,  waterproof jacket and trousers, a rucksack and gloves/hat.

Do you offer London pickups?

Pick ups from London and other towns and villages can be arranged at an extra cost.

How long is this tour?

This tour last for 3 nights and 4 days with 2 full days walking. There is the option to extend by an extra day/night to have one more day walking. 

How do i get to the start of the tour?

The easiest option would be to get a direct train from London Paddington to Moreton-in-Marsh. Train tickets can be booked online at www.thetrainline.com. The tour will finish in Bourton-on-the-Water which is a short taxi ride from Moreton-in-Marsh train station.