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Guided Biking
Starting From
9-day Air Package
$5,845
7-day Bike Tour Only
$4,795
Per person, double occupancy
The charming Cotswolds of your imagination come to life before your eyes on this UK cycling holiday. You’ll pedal along tranquil country lanes, viewing the woodlands, sheep-dotted pastures, and agricultural fields of the Windrush Valley, pausing to explore market towns, tiny hamlets, and thatched-cottage villages. Contrast these discoveries with visits to the splendid Hidcote Gardens, magnificent Blenheim Palace, and the Georgian jewel of Bath. You’ll also touch the region’s ancient roots as you cycle the 2,000-year-old Fosse Way, explore the Roman ruins of Bath. Lunch at a local pub, daily English breakfasts, and overnights at small country estates round out your authentic experience of this wonderful corner of England.
This tour offers a combination of easy terrain mixed with moderate hills, mainly on quiet country roads. Our VBT van support is always available for those who need assistance with the hills. Ideal for enthusiastic beginners to experienced cyclists.
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Air Package | Tour Only |
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Roundtrip international airfare | ||
Airport car service for arrival and departure | ||
One night in Oxford in a conveniently located hotel with daily breakfast | ||
6 nights in small country estates | ||
10 meals: 6 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners |
Road Bicycle (Carbon frame)
See More >Step-Through (Mixte Hybrid) Comfort Bicycle
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See More >Tour Day | Choose Your Route Option | Miles per Option | Hours per Option** | Feet Gain per Option** | Activity Level |
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1 | Warm-up Ride | 12 | 01:15 | 400 | easy |
2 | Short* Medium Long |
10 21 42 |
01:00 02:00 04:00 |
600 1000 1900 |
easy easy-moderate easy-moderate |
3 | Shorter* Longer |
17 34 |
02:00 03:30 |
1000 1800 |
easy-moderate easy-moderate |
4 | Short* Medium Long |
12 26 40 |
01:00 03:00 04:15 |
800 1600 2400 |
easy easy-moderate moderate |
5 | Ride | 21 | 02:15 | 800 | easy |
6 | Short* Medium Long |
10 21 37 |
01:00 02:00 04:00 |
400 1000 1900 |
easy easy-moderate easy-moderate |
*Using available vehicle support.
**Route mileage, hours and gain are approximate.
Custom VBT Bike and Helmet
Two Local, Bilingual Trip Leaders
Vehicle Support
Luggage Transfers
Ride with GPS and Daily Route Notes
Welcome Reception
Facilitated Cultural Experiences
Your Choice of VBT Branded Gear for Your Adventure
Itinerary
Fri, Jun 10 to Sat, Jun 18 - 2022
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All you have to do is get to the airport. On our Air Packages, we’ll take care of the rest, handling all the logistics, so you can travel with peace of mind. Spend your first night aloft and arrive refreshed for an unforgettable trip.
A VBT representative will greet you at the London airport to start your adventure off right. A complimentary car service will whisk you to your centrally located hotel in Oxford. From here, you are perfectly positioned to explore this charming city at your leisure.
There’ll be time to relax or explore Oxford after an included breakfast this morning. After checking out, you can store your luggage at the hotel’s reception desk as you will not leave Oxford until after lunch. Plan to eat lunch or a snack on your own before meeting your VBT representative, as the next scheduled meal is dinner. Meet your VBT representative in the hotel lobby at 1:00 p.m. Please ensure you are dressed ready to start cycling. You may change into your biking gear in the hotel’s public restrooms.
All guests: Take a short shuttle to the village of Bampton, the start of your cycling adventure. After a safety and bike-fitting session, enjoy a pleasant pedal through the countryside to Bampton. This charming village will seem familiar to Downton Abbey fans: it doubled as the fictional Yorkshire village of Downton in the beloved PBS series. Continue cycling through small hamlets and past tree-lined fields into Burford, your home for the next two nights.
Tonight, enjoy a welcome dinner in the hotel’s restaurant.
Today’s Ride Choices
Afternoon Bampton to Burford — 19 km (12 miles)
What to Expect: Cycle along mainly flat quiet country lanes, with a gradual incline into Burford.
Cumulative Distance Range: 19 km (12 miles)
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Cycle the breathtaking Windrush Valley today, crossing the river and traversing the rolling hills of the Cotswolds. Ride through the sylvan Wychwood Forest to the village of Leafield and the charming market town of Charlbury. The centerpiece of the day is your visit to Blenheim Palace, birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill and a UNESCO World Heritage site. The 2,000-acre estate features beautifully manicured grounds laid out by one of England’s—and history’s—great landscape designers, Capability Brown. All pathways lead to the resplendent palace, where you have free time for lunch and an included visit of the state rooms and the Churchill exhibition. You may also enjoy a leisurely stroll around the grounds. After a rewarding visit, ride or shuttle back to Burford.
Dinner is on your own tonight. Burford has several options for a fine meal.
Today’s Ride Choices
Morning Burford to Charlbury — 16 km (10 miles) | Burford to Blenheim Palace — 34 km (21 miles)
Afternoon Blenheim Palace to Burford — 32 km (20 miles)
What to Expect: Today’s route is more undulating than yesterday’s but again follows quiet country lanes. As you cycle the picturesque Windrush Valley, enjoy views of dry-stone walls, pastures, and agricultural fields along the roadside. Pass the great woodlands of Wychwood Forest before coasting into the small market town of Charlbury. Continue on to the breathtaking Blenheim Palace, the mid-point of the day, and enjoy the impeccably designed landscape as you explore the grounds and estate rooms. The afternoon route departs Blenheim and traces lovely country lanes to the thatched-cottage village of Minster Lovell. Continue along the Windrush Valley back into Burford.
Cumulative Distance Range: 16 – 67 km (10 – 41 miles)
Included Meals: Breakfast
More of the stunning Windrush Valley unfolds before you today, a picture-perfect canvas of the Cotswolds. By day’s end, you will understand why our trip leaders call this peaceful region “happy valley.” The Windrush was named for the way its namesake river winds through the rushes, or the tall grasses along the waterway’s banks. Enjoy a spin through the historic Sherborne Estate, part of England’s only remaining 17th-century deer course, created for sport by one John “Crump” Dutton.
Your route continues to one of the Cotswolds’ treasures: Bourton-on-the-Water. This quaint village is sometimes called the “Venice of the Cotswolds” for the graceful arched stone bridges that cross the River Windrush in town. There’ll be time to explore its many charms and have lunch on your own or even seek out a famous cream tea.
Later, cycle to the old mill town, Lower Slaughter. The handsome sandstone manor houses and churches recall a stately era of lords and ladies. It is pure pleasure to take a slow pedal through these quintessential English villages. After time here, you may shuttle to your next hotel in Moreton-on-Marsh, or enjoy a longer riding day through more beautiful countryside, where you may visit the renowned Daylesford Organic, one of the UK’s most sustainable organic working farms. This evening, share your discoveries with fellow travelers over dinner at the hotel.
Today’s Ride Choices
Morning Burford to Bourton-on-the-Water — 27 km (17 miles)
Afternoon Bourton-on-the-Water to Moreton-in-Marsh — 27 km (17 miles)
What to Expect: The route begins along the Windrush Valley, passing through the small hamlets of Little Barrington and Windrush. The day’s main hill climb leads up to Clapton-on-the-Hill. Then it’s a lovely downhill coast to Bourton-on-the-Water. Park your bike and enjoy a stroll around this pretty town with its many bridges and shops. Continue along more rolling countryside into the scenic village of Lower Slaughter. The day’s longer option leads to the hamlets of Lower Swell and Upper Swell through pastures dotted with sheep.
Cumulative Distance Range: 27 – 56 km (17 – 35 miles)
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast, set out into the magnificent hedge- and tree-lined country lanes of the North Cotswolds. Gentle hills surround you as you make your way to the small market town of Chipping Campden, home to the Cotswold “Olimpicks” and honey-hued limestone buildings. Browse its Market Hall and central High Street before continuing your ride to the American-inspired Hidcote Gardens, one of England’s most influential Arts and Crafts gardens. Its colorful and intricately designed outdoor “rooms” are full of surprises.
After, you may ride or shuttle up to Broadway Tower, where, on a clear day, you will be rewarded with extensive views of the surrounding countryside. Lady Coventry of Worcester had this Gothic folly built at 1,204 feet (367 meters) above sea level strictly for her pleasure. The views take in 16 counties and stretch all the way to Wales on a clear day.
Inspired by this beguiling canvas, you continue your ride through the lavender fields at Snowshill and on to the tiny hamlet of Kineton for lunch at a local pub. Formerly owned by Corpus Christi College, The Halfway Inn creates the best homemade burgers in the Cotswolds and is well known for its great atmosphere and variety of pub dogs. After lunch, you may ride or shuttle back to the hotel.
This evening is free for you to explore Moreton-in-Marsh and try one of its restaurants.
Today’s Ride Choices
Morning Moreton-in-Marsh to Hidcote Gardens — 19 km (12 miles) | Moreton-in-Marsh to Kineton — 41 km (26 miles)
Afternoon Kineton to Moreton-in-Marsh — 22 km (14 miles)
What to Expect: The first section of today’s ride is slightly undulating along lovely tree- and hedge-lined country lanes, passing through pretty hamlets. Stop in Chipping Campden to explore ancient High Street and the Market Hall. You pass over the railway line on the outskirts of Chipping Campden, then cycle uphill towards Hidcote Gardens. Park your bike by the entrance and enjoy a visit. You can shuttle or cycle to Broadway Tower; the ride is 5.5 miles (8.9 km) with a long steady uphill climb. After you take in the 360-degree views, the route leads through beautiful countryside down a long, steady hill to the tiny village of Kineton, where a well-deserved pub lunch awaits. From here, either shuttle or ride through undulating country lanes back to the hotel.
Cumulative Distance Range: 19 – 64 km (12 – 40 miles)
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Shuttle this morning for about an hour through the stunning English countryside to the small hamlet of Westonbirt. From here, you cycle along the Fosse Way, a 2,000-year-old Roman route linking Exeter and Lincoln. Remarkable for ancient engineering, the road never veers more than six miles (10 km) from a straight line for its full distance of 182 miles (293 km). You, however, will ride just a fraction of this historic pathway, eventually leaving it to follow a road into the heart of Bath, the elegant Georgian jewel of England. You approach the city via the 200-year old Kennet and Avon Canal, lined with beautifully painted narrow boats.
Rendezvous with your trip leaders at the Holburne Museum. The rest of the day is free to enjoy lunch and the many sights of this beautiful city, including the unmissable Roman Baths, the Royal Crescent, the King’s Circus, Jane Austen’s House, and Bath Abbey. Bath also boasts many boutique shops and opportunities to join locals for English afternoon tea. Try one of the many local restaurants for dinner tonight.
Today’s Ride Choices
Morning Westonbirt to Bath — 34 km (21 miles)
What to Expect: Today’s route is relatively flat, with just three short uphill sections and a long downhill to join the canal. The route along the Fosse Way is very straight. Cycle along quiet lanes through beautiful countryside, a bit less sedate in feel to the northern Cotswolds but nonetheless beautiful. Upon reaching the canal, you follow a car-free towpath of compact gravel. Pass through one of the canal tunnels before arriving at the Holburne Museum. In keeping with local etiquette, please walk your bike through Sydney Gardens to the museum.
Cumulative Distance Range: 34 km (21 miles)
Included Meals: Breakfast
This morning’s ride leads out of Bath along the Kennet and Avon canal, over the magnificent Dundus and Avoncliff aqueducts which were built to traverse the valley in 1800. Follow the river valley to the old wool town of Bradford-on-Avon, where you might stop for an early coffee or tea at one of the many cafés. Shuttle to lunch from here or continue riding to Lacock as the Cotswold Hills and Mendip Hills mark your progress along the way.
Enjoy plentiful options for lunch in Lacock. A village wholly owned by the National Trust, it was recently featured in both the Downton Abbey and Harry Potter films. Complete with a 13th-century Abbey, the village will surely charm and delight historians and gastronomes alike. Take the return shuttle to Bath or continue riding through the countryside to rejoin the canal system leading into the city. This afternoon, there’ll be free time to continue your exploration of Bath or just to relax and reflect on your week. This evening, recount your memorable journey over a festive farewell dinner.
Today’s Ride Choices
Morning Bath to Bradford-on-Avon — 16 km (10 miles) | Bath to Lacock — 34 km (21 miles)
Afternoon Lacock to Bath — 27 km (17 miles)
What to Expect: The beginning and end of today’s ride features gentle terrain along the car-free canal system in and out of Bath. The remaining miles are more undulating and explore the scenic Cotswold countryside through small hamlets and historic villages. Enjoy the tranquility of this scenic region on your final cycling day. Again, please follow local etiquette and walk your bike through Sydney Gardens to the museum on your return to Bath.
Cumulative Distance Range: 16 – 61 km (10 – 38 miles)
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
After an included breakfast, check out of the hotel, say goodbye to your trip leaders, and travel approximately two hours to London Heathrow Airport for your departing flight.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Sun, Jun 12 to Sat, Jun 18 - 2022
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Meet your fellow travelers and VBT trip leaders at 1:00 p.m. in the lobby of the Oxford Hotel (Abingdon Road, Oxford OX1 4PS, Tel +44 1865 324 324). You will have a chance to change into your biking gear in the hotel’s public restrooms. Please note: Plan to eat lunch or a snack on your own beforehand, as the next scheduled meal is dinner.
If your arrival is delayed, please contact our hotel in Oxford to advise staff, and they will pass your message along to your VBT trip leaders. VBT highly recommends flying to England at least one day before the tour begins. This allows you to rest and recover from jet lag before you begin sightseeing and biking.
Today’s Ride Choices
Afternoon Bampton to Burford — 19 km (12 miles)
What to Expect: Cycle along mainly flat quiet country lanes, with a gradual incline into Burford.
Cumulative Distance Range: 19 km (12 miles)
Included Meals: Dinner
Cycle the breathtaking Windrush Valley today, crossing the river and traversing the rolling hills of the Cotswolds. Ride through the sylvan Wychwood Forest to the village of Leafield and the charming market town of Charlbury. The centerpiece of the day is your visit to Blenheim Palace, birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill and a UNESCO World Heritage site. The 2,000-acre estate features beautifully manicured grounds laid out by one of England’s—and history’s—great landscape designers, Capability Brown. All pathways lead to the resplendent palace, where you have free time for lunch and an included visit of the state rooms and the Churchill exhibition. You may also enjoy a leisurely stroll around the grounds. After a rewarding visit, ride or shuttle back to Burford.
Dinner is on your own tonight. Burford has several options for a fine meal.
Today’s Ride Choices
Morning Burford to Charlbury — 16 km (10 miles) | Burford to Blenheim Palace — 34 km (21 miles)
Afternoon Blenheim Palace to Burford — 32 km (20 miles)
What to Expect: Today’s route is more undulating than yesterday’s but again follows quiet country lanes. As you cycle the picturesque Windrush Valley, enjoy views of dry-stone walls, pastures, and agricultural fields along the roadside. Pass the great woodlands of Wychwood Forest before coasting into the small market town of Charlbury. Continue on to the breathtaking Blenheim Palace, the mid-point of the day, and enjoy the impeccably designed landscape as you explore the grounds and estate rooms. The afternoon route departs Blenheim and traces lovely country lanes to the thatched-cottage village of Minster Lovell. Continue along the Windrush Valley back into Burford.
Cumulative Distance Range: 16 – 67 km (10 – 41 miles)
Included Meals: Breakfast
More of the stunning Windrush Valley unfolds before you today, a picture-perfect canvas of the Cotswolds. By day’s end, you will understand why our trip leaders call this peaceful region “happy valley.” The Windrush was named for the way its namesake river winds through the rushes, or the tall grasses along the waterway’s banks. Enjoy a spin through the historic Sherborne Estate, part of England’s only remaining 17th-century deer course, created for sport by one John “Crump” Dutton.
Your route continues to one of the Cotswolds’ treasures: Bourton-on-the-Water. This quaint village is sometimes called the “Venice of the Cotswolds” for the graceful arched stone bridges that cross the River Windrush in town. There’ll be time to explore its many charms and have lunch on your own or even seek out a famous cream tea.
Later, cycle to the old mill town, Lower Slaughter. The handsome sandstone manor houses and churches recall a stately era of lords and ladies. It is pure pleasure to take a slow pedal through these quintessential English villages. After time here, you may shuttle to your next hotel in Moreton-on-Marsh, or enjoy a longer riding day through more beautiful countryside, where you may visit the renowned Daylesford Organic, one of the UK’s most sustainable organic working farms. This evening, share your discoveries with fellow travelers over dinner at the hotel.
Today’s Ride Choices
Morning Burford to Bourton-on-the-Water — 27 km (17 miles)
Afternoon Bourton-on-the-Water to Moreton-in-Marsh — 27 km (17 miles)
What to Expect: The route begins along the Windrush Valley, passing through the small hamlets of Little Barrington and Windrush. The day’s main hill climb leads up to Clapton-on-the-Hill. Then it’s a lovely downhill coast to Bourton-on-the-Water. Park your bike and enjoy a stroll around this pretty town with its many bridges and shops. Continue along more rolling countryside into the scenic village of Lower Slaughter. The day’s longer option leads to the hamlets of Lower Swell and Upper Swell through pastures dotted with sheep.
Cumulative Distance Range: 27 – 56 km (17 – 35 miles)
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast, set out into the magnificent hedge- and tree-lined country lanes of the North Cotswolds. Gentle hills surround you as you make your way to the small market town of Chipping Campden, home to the Cotswold “Olimpicks” and honey-hued limestone buildings. Browse its Market Hall and central High Street before continuing your ride to the American-inspired Hidcote Gardens, one of England’s most influential Arts and Crafts gardens. Its colorful and intricately designed outdoor “rooms” are full of surprises.
After, you may ride or shuttle up to Broadway Tower, where, on a clear day, you will be rewarded with extensive views of the surrounding countryside. Lady Coventry of Worcester had this Gothic folly built at 1,204 feet (367 meters) above sea level strictly for her pleasure. The views take in 16 counties and stretch all the way to Wales on a clear day.
Inspired by this beguiling canvas, you continue your ride through the lavender fields at Snowshill and on to the tiny hamlet of Kineton for lunch at a local pub. Formerly owned by Corpus Christi College, The Halfway Inn creates the best homemade burgers in the Cotswolds and is well known for its great atmosphere and variety of pub dogs. After lunch, you may ride or shuttle back to the hotel.
This evening is free for you to explore Moreton-in-Marsh and try one of its restaurants.
Today’s Ride Choices
Morning Moreton-in-Marsh to Hidcote Gardens — 19 km (12 miles) | Moreton-in-Marsh to Kineton — 41 km (26 miles)
Afternoon Kineton to Moreton-in-Marsh — 22 km (14 miles)
What to Expect: The first section of today’s ride is slightly undulating along lovely tree- and hedge-lined country lanes, passing through pretty hamlets. Stop in Chipping Campden to explore ancient High Street and the Market Hall. You pass over the railway line on the outskirts of Chipping Campden, then cycle uphill towards Hidcote Gardens. Park your bike by the entrance and enjoy a visit. You can shuttle or cycle to Broadway Tower; the ride is 5.5 miles (8.9 km) with a long steady uphill climb. After you take in the 360-degree views, the route leads through beautiful countryside down a long, steady hill to the tiny village of Kineton, where a well-deserved pub lunch awaits. From here, either shuttle or ride through undulating country lanes back to the hotel.
Cumulative Distance Range: 19 – 64 km (12 – 40 miles)
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Shuttle this morning for about an hour through the stunning English countryside to the small hamlet of Westonbirt. From here, you cycle along the Fosse Way, a 2,000-year-old Roman route linking Exeter and Lincoln. Remarkable for ancient engineering, the road never veers more than six miles (10 km) from a straight line for its full distance of 182 miles (293 km). You, however, will ride just a fraction of this historic pathway, eventually leaving it to follow a road into the heart of Bath, the elegant Georgian jewel of England. You approach the city via the 200-year old Kennet and Avon Canal, lined with beautifully painted narrow boats.
Rendezvous with your trip leaders at the Holburne Museum. The rest of the day is free to enjoy lunch and the many sights of this beautiful city, including the unmissable Roman Baths, the Royal Crescent, the King’s Circus, Jane Austen’s House, and Bath Abbey. Bath also boasts many boutique shops and opportunities to join locals for English afternoon tea. Try one of the many local restaurants for dinner tonight.
Today’s Ride Choices
Morning Westonbirt to Bath — 34 km (21 miles)
What to Expect: Today’s route is relatively flat, with just three short uphill sections and a long downhill to join the canal. The route along the Fosse Way is very straight. Cycle along quiet lanes through beautiful countryside, a bit less sedate in feel to the northern Cotswolds but nonetheless beautiful. Upon reaching the canal, you follow a car-free towpath of compact gravel. Pass through one of the canal tunnels before arriving at the Holburne Museum. In keeping with local etiquette, please walk your bike through Sydney Gardens to the museum.
Cumulative Distance Range: 34 km (21 miles)
Included Meals: Breakfast
This morning’s ride leads out of Bath along the Kennet and Avon canal, over the magnificent Dundus and Avoncliff aqueducts which were built to traverse the valley in 1800. Follow the river valley to the old wool town of Bradford-on-Avon, where you might stop for an early coffee or tea at one of the many cafés. Shuttle to lunch from here or continue riding to Lacock as the Cotswold Hills and Mendip Hills mark your progress along the way.
Enjoy plentiful options for lunch in Lacock. A village wholly owned by the National Trust, it was recently featured in both the Downton Abbey and Harry Potter films. Complete with a 13th-century Abbey, the village will surely charm and delight historians and gastronomes alike. Take the return shuttle to Bath or continue riding through the countryside to rejoin the canal system leading into the city. This afternoon, there’ll be free time to continue your exploration of Bath or just to relax and reflect on your week. This evening, recount your memorable journey over a festive farewell dinner.
Today’s Ride Choices
Morning Bath to Bradford-on-Avon — 16 km (10 miles) | Bath to Lacock — 34 km (21 miles)
Afternoon Lacock to Bath — 27 km (17 miles)
What to Expect: The beginning and end of today’s ride features gentle terrain along the car-free canal system in and out of Bath. The remaining miles are more undulating and explore the scenic Cotswold countryside through small hamlets and historic villages. Enjoy the tranquility of this scenic region on your final cycling day. Again, please follow local etiquette and walk your bike through Sydney Gardens to the museum on your return to Bath.
Cumulative Distance Range: 16 – 61 km (10 – 38 miles)
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Your tour ends after an included breakfast today. The hotel will help arrange a taxi to the train station, where you can catch service to Paddington Station in London.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 2
voco Oxford Spires Hotel
With its lovely location beside the Thames River and amidst a lovely parkland, the Principal Oxford Spires Hotel is a comfortable haven from which to explore the City of Spires. Cotswolds stone and elegant interiors combine to create a truly welcoming space of understated luxury. Modern amenities mingle seamlessly with traditional touches in this air-conditioned hotel. Deacon’s Restaurant promises fine cuisine prepared with ingredients sourced from the Oxfordshire countryside, while the bar and lounge—and an outdoor terrace—offer a casual atmosphere for relaxing over a drink or a spot of tea. Each comfortable room is filled with warmth and accented by décor inspired by the English countryside.
Days 3-4
The Lamb
Situated on a tranquil side street in the historic market town of Burford, the Lamb Inn is a quiet retreat that evokes the charms of English country life. The 15th-century former weaver’s cottage is steeped in the history of the wool-trading market town of Burford. Today, its warm touches—from an open log fire and a majestic grandfather clock to inviting sitting areas—offer a soothing welcome after a day of exploring the Cotswolds. And the restaurant, outdoor terrace, and cozy bar provide options for delicious dining. Please note that the Lamb Inn is not air conditioned.
Days 5-6
Manor House Hotel
Located in the center of Moreton-in-Marsh, the 4-star Manor House Hotel is an idyllic country manor reminiscent of English nobility. The 16th-century house is the ultimate in sophistication, offering luxurious accommodations, a finely curated library with cozy armchairs, an award-winning restaurant, and stunning walled gardens. Many of its interiors were inspired by the natural beauty of the Cotswolds. Each room boasts its own historic charm and décor. Please note that the Manor House Hotel is not air conditioned.
Days 7-8
Francis Hotel
Located in the heart of the historic city of Bath with views of Queen Square, the air-conditioned, Regency-style Francis Hotel exudes Georgian sophistication. The plush armchairs and period furnishings of the beautiful 18th-century townhouse lend this fine hotel an elegant authenticity that invites you to linger over afternoon tea or drinks. Even The Beatles were lured here by its refined elegance; they were guests in 1963. During your stay, you may take afternoon tea in the Tea Room, enjoy a cocktail in the bar, and savor a meal at the Brasserie Blanc, the onsite French-themed restaurant.
Air Package Only
2022 Pre-Trip Extension - Oxford
1 Night From $245 per person, double occupancy
Single Supplement: From $95
All you have to do is get to the airport. On our Air Packages, we’ll take care of the rest, handling all the logistics, so you can travel with peace of mind. Spend your first night aloft and arrive refreshed for an unforgettable trip.
A VBT representative will greet you at the London airport to start your adventure off right. A complimentary car service will whisk you to your centrally located hotel in Oxford. From here, you are perfectly positioned to explore this charming city at your leisure.
After a delicious included breakfast at your hotel, you are free to explore on your own, using our included city information packet to guide your discoveries.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Air Package Only
2022 Post-Trip Extension - Bath
1 Night From $245 per person, double occupancy
Single Supplement: From $95
After a delicious included breakfast at your hotel, you are free to continue exploring on your own, using our included city information packet to guide your discoveries.
Included Meals: Breakfast
After an included breakfast this morning, complimentary transportation to London Heathrow Airport will be provided (an approximately two hour drive, depending on traffic) for your departing flight.
Included Meals: Breakfast
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