Taste of The Cotswolds
Taster Breaks – Short breaks in The Cotswolds
Over four days, take an enjoyable adventure into this stunning area of the Cotswolds. The ancient spiritual heart lies deep in the ‘wolds’, based near the market town of Cirencester, the second largest town in Britain during Roman times.
You will be right in the heart of the ancient wool trade. Pretty stone cottages, grand medieval churches and rolling pastoral landscapes.
We love the Cotswolds and we can’t wait to help you walk here and enjoy it too.
Short Breaks in The Cotswolds
This taster short break is where you stay in one place – each day enjoy a different and varied walking trail and return to your host inn at the end of the day. This trail is great for a short relaxing break or those new to walking & hiking on multiple days.
Staying in One Place allows you to explore this area of the Cotswolds deeply and then unwind and relax back at your personally chosen country inn. Take in the 2nd century Roman villa and be amazed by some of England’s best examples of mosaic floors.
We have strong family connections to the area. My family farm here and David (my husband) grew up here too, so we know the Cotswolds inside out. We’ve created a spectacular and varied trail using this local knowledge.
Explore the parish church in the market town of Cirencester, and its array of independent shops and walk through peaceful river valleys and wonderful Cotswolds stone villages. Taste of the Cotswolds may leave you wanting more!
Read more about our food & accommodation here.
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How to get here
Taste of The Cotswolds breaks take place in the heart of The Cotswolds, between Cirencester and Stow-on-the-Wold. The Cotswolds are an area of outstanding natural beauty in the West Country of South West of England.
Getting here is easy, the nearest stations are at either Kemble (for Cirencester) or Moreton-in-Marsh (for Stow). Travel is approximately 90 minutes by train from London Paddington or a 2 hour drive from London by car.
The suggested international airport is London Heathrow which offers an easy transfer to London Paddington. You could also arrive to Birmingham, Bristol or other London airports depending on your start point.
Walking
We are passionate about the experience of walking, the sense of journey, and the wellbeing from time spent outside. Wandering the landscape at 2mph allows time to observe the world around us, connect with nature, and to slow down.
We have a range of trails from 8 to 12 miles. When we curate your itinerary we can customise your daily walks.
We advise that our guests should feel comfortable walking 8 miles a day, to get the most from your trip. To us, it’s nice to feel like you have done something, the sense of achievement, but not so much that the thought of another day is off putting.
To help you find your way we provide local maps and word directions on our trail cards, tried and tested, by our team and Volunteer Trail Guides.
Included in your Foot Trail
- Walking know-how and local expertise
- Transport drop off when it makes for a better walk
- Help and support before & during your trip
- Independent (self guided) walking days tailored to you and the season
- Custom made & crafted Walk and Explore Box
- Local Ordnance Survey™ maps (waterproof)
- Trail guide cards (waterproof one for each day with easy to follow instructions)
- Plastic map holder
- Local stories and histories
- Detailed itinerary & recommended lunchtime stops at country pubs and cafes
- Nature cards for identifying wild flowers, trees and animals
- Seasonal nature guide book
- Sweets (for a boost on route)
- Your en-suite accommodation
- Breakfasts
Example Pricing
Everything about your Foot Trail is deliberate, chosen with care and intent for you. Therefore each trip is quoted individually, and will vary from the example pricing below.
A 4 night Taste of The Cotswolds break starts from £690 p/person.
How to book
When you get in touch we will take a little time to find out more from you about the experience you would like, the things you enjoy and your travel plans. We then use our passion, experience and local knowledge to craft a daily itinerary for you.
You will receive a full daily itinerary and details of all your accommodations before you book. Once you are happy with your itinerary you simply confirm with your deposit and we will look after everything for you.
Get in touch to start your consultation – contact us
Like to find out more?
To find out more and request an example itinerary for one of our trails, just pop your details in below or give us a call on +44 (0) 1747 820626.
