About

9.30am-5.30pm (collection point to be arranged with client at time of booking)

Walk the paths once tread by British royalty through the northern Cotswolds. During your day you’ll discover some of the history behind the places visited and homes lived in by some of the British monarchy. Spanning a timeline from the Tudor period through to the Civil War and right up to modern day, your tour will provide you with an insightful experience showcasing some of their legacy left behind.

After touring through some of the villages and towns such as Chipping Campden, Stow-on-the-Wold and The Slaughters, all with stories of royalty to be heard, you will visit the village of Broadway, home to the famous The Lygon Arms Hotel which played host to both King Charles I and Oliver Cromwell. Frequent stops allow you time to walk the cobbled streets and explore some of the shops and buildings. During the afternoon, you will then continue on to the historic market town of Winchcombe to visit the breath-taking Sudeley Castle and Gardens, which has played an important role in England’s history for over 1,000 years.

Your visit will start with an afternoon tea in the Sudeley Castle Terrace Restaurant, which includes a selection of finger sandwiches, scones and patisserie. Then, led by your own knowledgeable guide, a bespoke tour will give you in-depth detail of the history of the Tudor castle, the gardens and the 15th century church, which is the burial grounds of Katherine Parr and makes Sudeley the only private castle in England to have a queen buried in its grounds.

Royal Tour Upgrade – Sudeley Castle & Champagne Afternoon Tea Experience – (10.30am-7.30pm)

Instead of an afternoon at Sudeley, you will take a break from exploring the Cotswold towns and villages during the day to enjoy a luxury champagne afternoon tea at The Lygon Arms Hotel in Broadway with a glass of Veuve Cliquot Yellow Label Champagne. Upon arriving at Sudeley late-afternoon, you will receive an exclusive and bespoke after hours tour of the castle provided by a knowledgeable guide, which includes visits to private family rooms not open to the public. You will then continue to enjoy a canapé and drink reception in the Castle Library. There will also be the potential to meet the family butler (subject to availability). Please note: the Royal Cotswolds tour with the Sudeley Luxury Upgrade option starts and finishes later.

What’s included?

• Full-day tour (8 hours)

• Collection and drop-off

• Dedicated local tour driver/guide

• Executive vehicle (up to 7 passengers)

• Bottle of mineral water for each passenger

• Informative running commentary with Cotswold facts/information about the region and its royal links

• Visit to a Cotswold Inn with royal links, including a tour of the building and refreshments (tea/coffee)

• Entry to Sudeley Castle

• Sudeley Castle guide book

• Afternoon tea at Sudeley Castle

• Private bespoke tour of Sudeley Castle

4 vehicles available:

- 2 x 7 Passenger Mercedes V-Class

- 1 x 6 passenger Audi Q7 (4 adults + 2 seats with reduced legroom, suitable for children or small adults)

- 1 x 4 passenger Audi A6

 

Booking

Price: £375 per person.

Duration: 8 hours. Royal Tour upgrade is 9 hours.

Capacity: Minimum of 2 people.

Opening: 4 March – 22 December 2019

Booking: To book please contact the trade contact below.

 

Facilities

Language: English only. Guests will need a basic knowledge of English to fully appreciate the experience.

Pick-up service: 4 vehicles available: 2 x 7 Passenger Mercedes V-Class; 1 x 6 passenger Audi Q7 (4 adults + 2 seats with reduced legroom, suitable for children or small adults);and 1 x 4 passenger Audi A6. Minimum of 2 people per vehicle for each to operate.

Accessibility: All of our vehicles are comfortable and spacious, however the Mercedes V Class is the largest and can accommodate one folding/collapsible wheelchair in the boot, depending on space taken by other luggage. Please check space available at time of booking.

We do not provide ramps however your driver/guide would be happy to provide some assistance for you in entering and exiting the vehicle. Please note however that our staff do not receive disability awareness/equality training.

We make it our priority to meet customers’ individual needs through personal attention. We aim to provide the same high quality levels of service for everybody.

No level of fitness is required. Basic mobility is required to leave the vehicle and enter places visited, including walking up/down stairs. Access statements for venues available on request. Some locations have uneven walking surfaces, though there is no requirement to exit the vehicle when stopping off in various towns/villages.

Special requirements: Can be run in all weather conditions (except for heavy snow due to road access). Sensible footwear is advised due to uneven footpaths and surfaces. Appropriate clothing/protection is advised to suit the weather/time of year.

 

Trade contact

Ruth Peake
ruth@cotswold-tours.com
01386 833 365