Itinerary Expand allCheltenham to Cheltenham Day 1 Arrive in Cheltenham SpaOn arrival in the historic spa town of Cheltenham you may well be tempted to explore the local area and some of its 'treasures' before finding somewhere to eat near the hotel. Day 2 Cheltenham to WinchcombeStarting from the classical Pump Room, the route crosses Cleeve Hill - the highest point of the Cotswolds - to Belas Knap long barrow and descends to Sudeley Castle and the ancient Saxon capital of Winchcombe, with its fine 'wool church'. Meals included: Breakfast Day 3 Winchcombe to BroadwayFollow the pilgrims' route to Hailes Abbey, then over the hills to Jacobean Stanway House and on to idyllic Stanton, before reaching the old coaching village of Broadway for your overnight. Meals included: Breakfast Day 4 Broadway to Chipping CampdenA half day's walking over the hills via Broadway Tower with its magnificent views to Chipping Campden. In the afternoon, explore this charming town with its silversmiths and 'wool church', or visit Dover's Hill, site of the annual 'Cotswold Olympiks', or the beautiful gardens at Kiftsgate or the National Trust gardens at Hidcote; or spend the afternoon at nearby Stratford-on-Avon, birthplace of William Shakespeare. Meals included: Breakfast Day 5 Chipping Campden to Moreton-in-MarshPass through the charming villages of Broad Campden and Blockley and descend to Batsford, where you may visit the arboretum and falconry centre. On certain days of the week both Bourton House gardens and Sezincote House will be open. Finally, a pleasant stroll across meadows to the idyllic market town of Moreton-in-Marsh for your overnight stay. Meals included: Breakfast Day 6 Moreton-in-Marsh to Bourton-on-the-WaterAfter crossing the high wolds to Stow-on-the-Wold, complete with village stocks and picturesque square, the Cotswold Ring then passes through Lower Slaughter to Bourton-on-the-Water, prettily located on the River Windrush, with its many attractions. Meals included: Breakfast Day 7 Bourton-on-the-Water to CheltenhamThe Ring follows the pretty River Windrush through the delightful villages of Naunton and Guiting Power. Finally, a dramatic descent from the high wolds, through the meadows of the Cotswold escarpment, to journey's end in Cheltenham. Meals included: Breakfast Day 8Depart after breakfast Meals included: Breakfast
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Cotswolds AccommodationYou'll be staying in a mix of 3 star , HHHH and 4 star guesthouses, B&B's, inns and hotels. All of the accommodations offer a warm and friendly Cotswold welcome and hearty cooked breakfasts.For those wishing to extend their stay in the area, ask us about city break add-ons in Bath or Oxford.
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