ABOUT THE TOUR​

​Highlights
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HONEY-COLOURED COTSWOLDS
TOWNS & VILLAGES

HISTORIC HOUSES & RIVERSIDE TOWNS

ROMAN TO ROYAL
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REGENCY, MEDIEVAL & STEAM

VALLEYS OF WESTERN COTSWOLDS

Uncover the Cotswolds

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The Cotswolds is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), an area that is defined with the rolling Cotswolds Hills and rural landscape. Its bedrock of golden-coloured Cotswolds stone has made its mark on the villages, market towns and stately houses and gardens that have been constructed from the same distinct stone. Naturally, the road trip will wind through the honey-coloured, world-renowned towns and villages, and picture-perfect country estates that the Cotswolds is known for. Enjoy the pretty streams and rivers winding through villages and the charming landscape.
Stretching over nearly 800 square miles, the Cotswolds is the largest AONB. This tour will take you along the length and breadth of the boundaries as well as to the highest point of the region, and through its beautiful valleys and vales. This means you will also have the opportunity to scratch under the surface of the whole of the Cotswolds, going off-the-beaten-track.
 
As you journey through the Cotswolds you will also travel through the ages and discover the history of the land and the ages that defined it. Commencing the times gone by with Neolothic settlements, Bronze and Iron Age forts, and Roman settlements. Learn about how the prosperous wool trade shaped affluent towns and provided the creation of several ‘wool churches’ in the Middle Ages. The more prominent towns in the Cotswolds highlight the the Regency period and the Victorians, including the Golden Age of Steam, taking you through thousands of years of history on your road trip.
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There are plenty of attractions, top-tips, hidden gems and optional tours included, as well as great places to stop for food and drinks to ensure you make the most of your time in the Cotswolds. 
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This 'Uncover the Cotswolds' themed campervan or motorhome road trip tour guide includes:-

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Depending upon your duration and interests, choose between mini itineraries featuring different locations and themes to 'mix and match' to create your perfect Cotswolds experience so you can uncover your own Cotswolds.
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Our heart of England tour provides you with the opportunity to to travel the length and breadth of the Cotswolds at your own pace - depending upon your desire and the duration of your break. Use our tour details to your perfect road trip taking in the places you most want to see. The tour includes the essential Cotswolds - such as honey coloured stone buildings, historic market towns and picturesque villages as well as allowing you to uncover your own Cotswolds - and travel along the less beaten path too.

Quaint and charming, the Cotswolds will delight all and provide an abundance of photo opportunities. The largest Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in England, it’s the perfect place to spend a relaxing break exploring at your own speed following your own tailored itinerary. With you at the helm, you have the freedom to choose your own route and destination, with support and guidance provided, as you meander across the Cotswolds.   

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​Our tours include suggested itineraries providing details on a route to follow, pinpointing places of interest and campsites to stay along the way. Access details including places to enjoy an afternoon tea or fabulous historic places to dine, for example. Within our full tour information, find details of attractions, walks and activities plus useful suggestions on parking and taking public transport for days off being behind the wheel! We also suggest optional extra tours such as walking, cycling and bus tours along the way if you choose to have a more in-depth break or choose the self-guided option if you prefer full independence.  ​​​

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Self-drive tour 

“ Uncovering the Cotswolds, Wanderlust Camper Tours and Secret Stays ensure visitors are able to explore and experience the very best the rural Cotswolds has to offer without the hassle of planning your adventure.  Working together with Cotswolds Tourism the tour bring the area to life to ensure you experience local attractions, delicious food and drink, and have plenty of time to relax and explore the stunning Cotswolds National Landscape, market towns and quaint villages.  Slow down, relax and try a new experience so you live life like a local.."

Cotswolds Tourism- Feb 2021

About Self-drive tour

• Over 35 pages of information in one place
• Options for 3-10 days touring
• Up-to-date embedded links and contacts
• Honey-coloured towns and villages
• Hidden gems and off the beaten track places
• Houses, parks, gardens, boat trips and more
• 40+ walks, trails and tours
• ​Experiences and maps
• 75+ Attractions and days out 
• Over 50 places to eat and drink en route
• Houses, Parks, & Gardens
• 120+ Selected campsites + Secret Stays™
• Food and drink destinations
• Save hours searching and checking
• Easy to download format 
• Useful suggestions for your chosen time-frame
• Updated regularly​
• Lifespan -12 mths for planning and on the road​

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Self-drive tour + hire

COMING IN 2021

LONDON TO BRISTOL - BY TRAIN APPROX ​1 HR 30 MINS  / LONDON TO GLOUCESTER - ​BY TRAIN FROM 1 HR 45 MINS / 
LONDON TO CHELTENHAM SPA - BY TRAIN 1 HR 50 MINS





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