Private Tour of Quintessential Wiltshire and Cotswold Villages

Alton Barnes White Horse in the Pewsey Vale

At the wonderfully ornate Norman entrance to Malmesbury Abbey

Wandering down a summer's lane in Avebury

Picking up from the Gainsborough Spa Hotel in Bath

Visiting West Woods wonderful blue bells in May

Marlborough Mound, the legendary place of Merlin's burial in the grounds of Marlborough College.

Some people choose to view the Pewsey Vale from the air but we will keep our feet firmly on the ground

Many thatched cottages line the timeless lanes of the Pewsey Vale

Parked outside one of the Cotswold's magnificent private homes.

The Kennet and Avon canal runs the length of the Pewsey Vale

A distant view of a White Horse across the ripe crops of the Pewsey Vale

Wadworth's beer is still delivered around the town in the traditional way

The extraordinary Caen Hill flight of locks, Devizes

Lacock tithe barn and timber framed buildings - the filming venue for many period dramas

Duration8h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

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.

Options

Full day summer tours

Pickup included

Half day Springtime tours

Pickup included

What's included

Private transportation
An experienced and knowledgeable guide
Transport between locations
Bottled water
Flexibility to accommodate your individual preferences
Hotel Pick up/drop off

Lunch
Bath Abbey entrance fee if required (£5)
Salisbury Cathedral Entrance fee (£9)
Roman Baths entrance fee if required (£27.50)

What to expect

Castle Combe Village
30m

A picture perfect village for photographs where films such as the original Doctor Doolittle, Warhorse and Poirot were filmed
1h

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
Marlborough
Pass by

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
Pewsey White Horse
Pass by

The villages of the vale of Pewsey are perfectly separated for a meandering drive, stopping for photographs and exploration whenever you like
Caen Hill Locks
1h

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
Lacock
1h 30m

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.
1h 30m

'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

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please go through the ticket barriers to be met by your guide.

Meeting point

Please go through the ticket barriers to be met by your guide.

Meeting point

Please go through the ticket barriers to be met by your guide.

Meeting point

Please go through the ticket barriers to be met by your guide.

End point

The tour can end at a place convenient for the client. We offer A to B tours. For example, we could collect from a hotel near London Heathrow airport and drop off in Bath.

Pickup details

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.

Additional 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

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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