Cotswolds Villages and Stratford-Upon-Avon

Day 1

Following a collection from home we head to our hotel, The Chesford Grange, pausing in Cambridge on the way.

Day 2

Today we make our way to Stratford-upon-Avon, beginning with a short photo stop at Anne Hathaway's idyllic cottage, before heading into the centre of the town where the rest of the day is free for you to explore at leisure. With more than 800 years of history, well known as the birthplace of Shakespeare. There are many attractions and things to do in the town.

Day 3

After breakfast this morning we travel west to spend the morning in Kidderminster. A large market town, once a key location to make speeches with Winston Churchill, Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin, explorer Earnest Shackleton and women's rights campaigner Emmeline Pankhurst having spoken at the famous town hall. In the afternoon we travel to the historic City of Worcester, where we have the afternoon to explore the city, with its imposing Cathedral well worth a visit.

Day 4

This morning we set off on a wonderful scenic drive into the beautiful Cotswolds countryside. Our first stop is Moreton-in-Marsh a delightful market town. After spending some time here we move onto Stow-on-the-Wold, a quintessential English town with mellow Cotswold stone buildings, a fine selection of shops, chic bistros, Cotswold inns and cosy tea shops. Continuing through the countryside we enjoy an extended stop in Bourton-on-the-Water, regularly voted one of the prettiest villages in England, enjoy some tranquil time by the River Windrush with its beautiful bridges. We return to our hotel via Chipping Norton the rolling scenery of the Cotswolds hills.

Day 5

We depart after a leisurely breakfast and make our way home.

B=Breakfast Included, D=Evening Meal Included