Private Tour of Quintessential Wiltshire and Cotswold Villages
Description
All tours are individually tailored to clients requirements based on your particular interests. Tours can be 4, 6 or 8 hours duration. A typical excursion can include a combination of the listed sites and surrounding areas and many, many more. Local museums, crop circle displays, vintage cars, antique shops, film and book locations, churches and commonwealth graves to name a few. Homes of the rich and famous, gardens such as Highgrove House, the favoured residence of our new King Charles III, or Corsham Court where you could walk in the footsteps of two of Henry VIII's wives who lived there in the 16th century. Your guide will contact you before your tour to find out your preferences and will tailor the route and tour accordingly. Your guide knows the most picturesque routes to take in the very best of the English countryside and villages while you relax and enjoy the experience. This private tour is for you only, in the comfort of a luxury car with a female driver.
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Itinerary
A picture perfect village for photographs where films such as the original Doctor Doolittle, Warhorse and Poirot were filmed
A fascinating town with a ruined abbey and ancient history. Hear stories about the flying monk and the poor girl who was mauled by a tiger, in Wiltshire. The centre of the small town is perfect for a gentle stroll with some great places to have a coffee or even an early lunch
A bustling market town famed for having the widest high street in England. At the end of the high street sits Marlborough College whose previous alumni include Catherine, Princess of Wales, as well as numerous other royals and celebrities. The 17th century merchant's house and museum sit in the middle of the high street where guided tours can be booked for an additional charge. It is a town full of interesting boutique shops and the perfect place for a cup of tea
The villages of the vale of Pewsey are perfectly separated for a meandering drive, stopping for photographs and exploration whenever you like
Devizes is an historic market town with a medieval past and boasts 500 listed buildings where wool merchants and milliners lived and worked. The Kennet and Avon Canal runs through the town with an impressive flight of 29 locks climbing over a two mile stretch and has a cafe half way along selling delicious ice creams and snacks. Wadworth Brewery, whose red-brick dominates the town, has been brewing since 1875. There are several old traditional pubs in the town selling their beers for you to sample
Another picture perfect town of the southern Cotswolds, preserved and little changed in 200 years with its 14th century tithe barn, quaint tea rooms and independent craft shops. It has been used as the location of many a period drama including Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, Julian Fellows' Downton Abbey, and the Cranford TV series based on a novel by Elizabeth Gaskell. Lacock Abbey, once the home of William Henry Fox Talbot, inventor of the photographic, is open to the public for an additional charge. The interior and cloisters are easily recognizable as Hogwarts school in the Harry Potter movies.
'Cot' pen for sheep 'Wold' rolling hills. Drive through the Wiltshire country side, visiting some of the prettiest villages in England. See thatched roofed cottages, stop awhile for photos, visit town markets, browse an antique shop or two and indulge in a traditional english cream tea or some locally produced ice cream - a thoroughly relaxing and leisurely experience
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We can take max of 6 passengers or 4 passengers plus luggage. We are happy to meet you at the train stations in Salisbury, Swindon, Frome and Bath to begin your tour or any hotels in those towns. Although our vehicles are not accessible by wheelchair, we are able to assist travellers and stow a lightweight chair.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(14)
She curated the entire trip around what we wanted to see and showed us places we had never even heard of.
Wonderful way to visit the Cotswold villages. Guide was very knowledgeable and tailored the tour to our interests. It was one of our best days on holiday!
Very beautiful country villages. Quiet peaceful. Historic interest. About a 20 minute drive to reach the first village.
Had an amazing trip with Laurence. His knowledge of the area and willingness to adjust the itinerary based on what we were interested in seeing was fantastic. Definitely the highlight of our England trip!
Kerry was an exceptional tour guide!!! Book her!!! Our family of four (with two teenagers) all really enjoyed the experience. She helped us plan a visit the Cotswolds and collaborated with us to create a personalized itinerary to the places we were interested in. She considered the drive time, busyness, and ticket bookings behind each location to help us curate a tour that was so perfect and stress-free! Our day was full of fun adventures without being too strenuous or tiring. She is a great driver and gave us lots of good background and gave us many interesting facts about the UK and each spot we visited. We HIGHLY recommend this tour experience!!
Our trip was fabulous. Kerry showed off the beautiful countryside she calls home. We had a taste of everything. We saw great estates, country villages, lovely churches and neolithic stone circles all in one glorious day. She was knowledgeable and pleasant to be around. Her choice for our lunch break was a charming old pub that was a coach stop in Dickensian times with excellent food and smashing atmosphere. Just put yourself in Kerry's capable hands and your day will be perfect.
Kerry was our guide and she was excellent. We had all kinds of weather the day of this tour - sun, rain, hail, wind, clouds - it was kind of crazy. Kerry kept everything interesting and was very calm and cheerful driving in some horrendous downpours. She tailor made the tour for us and despite the weather we still saw lots of interesting and beautiful cotswolds villages.
Hi Colleen, thank you so much for your kind review. Yes we certainly did have all kinds of weather that day but managed to see plenty of sites. I’m glad you all enjoyed it. Best Wishes, Kerry
What an amazing day visiting the English countryside with our driver Kerry. She was fantastic. She worked with us ahead of time to understand our interests and then took us on a great adventure tailored just for us. Everything was perfect! I went with my wife and two teens and we all enjoyed the day so much. From quaint villages, churches, the Abbey, boats, rivers, locks, history lessons, movie locations, views of the valley, and much, much more, it was such a great time. She went out of her way to listen to what we were interested in throughout the day and adapting the day to us in even more amazing ways then we expected as the day progressed. Highly recommended. The only sad part was the day going so fast and having to say goodbye. After we parted, my girls kept going on and on about the best day ever.
Thank you so much for your kind review. I loved being able to adapt the tour to your interests. Your family were lovely and it was a memorable day for me too. Come back soon! Best Wishes, Kerry
Kerry was fantastic! She was timely, friendly, and full of knowledge. The car was clean and comfortable. She created a lovely itinerary taking our interests into consideration. We were so grateful to have had her as our guide.
Hi Lauren, thank you so much for your kind review. It was my pleasure to take you and your mom around the Cotswolds and I hope the items you bought in the Christmas shop all got home safely. Kerry x
Kerry took care of us well. We had a good time making memories and enjoying all those scenic sights and stories in a safe manner. 😁
Hi Valli, you ladies were a joy to take out. I hope the beautiful antique English tea cups you bought made it home safely. Kerry
