Hidden Cotswold Tours
Hidden Cotswold Tour
7th June 2024
I collected Ivanna, Jenelle, Camille and Kat from 131 the promenade in Cheltenham.
Some definite places we had to vist were, Bibury, Stow-on-the-Wold and last but definitely not least, Cotswold Lavender.
We managed to visit all these plus a few other beautiful towns and villages.
Unfortunately, it wasn’t the hottest of days but, at least the sun was just about coming through whilst visiting Cotswold Lavender.
It was a great morning out with the four of you. I loved your enthusiasm and it was such a pleasure to be part of your time in the Cotswolds.
Bibury
The main attraction of Bibury is Arlington Row. A group of ancient cottages with steeply pitched roofs. Originally built in the 14th Century as a wool store, they were converted to cottages in the 16th Century.
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Burford
Burford is a beautiful old Cotswold town. Its High Street slopes down from the high Wolds, providing beautiful views over the open countryside, down to the willow fringed River Windrush in the pretty Windrush valley. A fine three arched medieval bridge crosses the river at the foot of the hill.
Bourton-on-the-Water
Bourton-on-the-Water has been described as the ‘Little Venice’ of the Cotswolds and is one of the most popular tourist spots in the region being serviced by the many shops, cafe’s, and attractions
The Slaughters
The name of the villages of Upper and Lower Slaughter stem from the Old English name for a wet land ‘slough’ or ‘slothre’ (Old English for muddy place) upon which it lies. These quaint villages sit beside the little Eye stream and are known for their unspoilt limestone cottages in the traditional Cotswold style.
Stow-on-the-Wold
Stow-on the-Wold is the highest of the Cotswold towns standing exposed on 800 feet high Stow Hill at a junction of seven major roads, including the Roman Fosse Way. The vast Market Square testifies to the towns former importance. Around the square the visitor is faced with an elegant array of Cotswold town houses and shops.
Cotswold Lavender
Lavender has been grown at Cotswold Lavender for over 20 years as it loves the freedraining limestone soils giving the highest quality essential oils. There are over 35 different varieties of lavender covering more than 70 acres of the farm. Every year at the height of summer the lavender gives a stunning display of colour.
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