Christmas in the Cotswolds
Discover the Cotswolds in the holidays. On the lead up to the big day see village Christmas trees, markets and cosy country pubs.
Two night, three day driver-guided tour of the Cotswolds pre holidays
Private driver-guided tour
Customisable itinerary
Luxury Sedan or Vans (Mercedes, Lexus, Jaguars)
Christmas in the Cotswolds
Experience the magic of Christmas in the Cotswolds, where rolling hills, honey-colored villages, stone cottages, and country estates create an enchanting setting for a luxurious winter escape. During the festive season, the region takes on an especially romantic atmosphere, with twinkling lights, decorated village squares, roaring fires, and cosy pubs welcoming visitors from near and far. This private, chauffeur-driven tour invites you to discover the Cotswolds at its most beautiful, combining seasonal traditions with the comfort and exclusivity of a tailor-made journey.
Stay at Estelle Manor, an exceptional country house hotel that provides an elegant retreat after days spent exploring the countryside. Enjoy beautifully appointed interiors, seasonal dining, and intimate spaces made for lingering beside the fire. Venture into charming Cotswold villages to discover independent boutiques, traditional markets, historic churches, and festive decorations, or take a peaceful winter walk through the countryside. Depending on your interests, your itinerary can also include Christmas markets, grand historic houses dressed for the season, festive afternoon tea, illuminated gardens, and memorable seasonal dining.
Every detail of your private Cotswolds Christmas tour can be tailored to you, from the villages you visit to the pace of each day. Spend your mornings exploring quiet country lanes, afternoons browsing local shops and historic estates, and evenings enjoying exceptional food and a glass of wine beside a crackling fire. With your private driver-guide taking care of every journey, you can slow down, embrace the festive spirit, and experience the timeless beauty of an English Christmas in complete comfort and style.
Your chauffeur will collect you from your central London hotel and whisk you into the countryside, heading up the Thames Valley through Dorchester and Wallingford, the "Mid-Sommer Murder Villages." Eventually, arriving in Oxford. The assumption is you would have arrived into London a couple of days before and experience the city in its wonderful Christmas splendour.
See the Christmas lights in Oxford and stroll the colleges with your driver-guide. The origins of the University at Oxford date back to the Middle Ages, and today remains one of the world's foremost places of higher education. The volume of architectural gems in Oxford has attracted filmmakers: over 40 films have been shot in the city since the 1960s, including Harry Potter, Saltburn and Tolkien.
Stop at The Wild Rabbit Country pub for a wintery pub lunch. Continue your journey through the rolling hills to Burford and Filkin's Woollen merchants for high-end woollen products. Complete your trip with a short drive to wonderful Estelle Manor, your Luxury Cotswolds retreat.
Overnight: Estelle Manor.
Morning to enjoy the array of activities on the Estelle Manor estate. During the afternoon, head to the historic town of Cirencester for the Christmas market in the square; expect Carol singing around a Christmas tree, mulled wine and merriment.
The beautiful parish Church of St John the Baptist is an architectural gem and must be visited. Construction began around 1115, and is famous for its magnificent porch, fan vaults and old merchants' tombs.
Time permitting, your chauffeur will whisk you down to the village of Tetbury. It is a medieval hilltop town with many antique shops, cosy pubs and independent shops.
Overnight: Estelle Manor.
Enjoy a lazy breakfast and stroll the grounds before heading to Blenheim Palace.
Enjoy a private guided tour of one of England's great historic houses and home of the Dukes of Marlborough. The grounds and palace were a gift from a grateful nation in recognition of the defeat of King Louis 14th at the battle of Blindheim (Blenheim) Baveria in 1705.
Apart from the houses and contents being of great significance, the palace at this time of the year has a Christmas market, and the interior Christmas decorations are incredible. Stop in a local pub for a few drinks before returning to London.
The village of Broadway
Estelle Manor
Estelle Manor
Blenheim Palace State Rooms
Great Hall at Blenheim Palace
Blenheim Palace at Christmas
The Italian Terraces at Blenheim
Blenheim Great Hall
Burford Church Yard
The Royal Oak Burford
Burford High Street
Cotswolds Street
Cosy pub in Stow
Castle Combe
Lower Slaughter Church
Christmas lights at Blenheim Palace
Help us make your trip exceptional
Our UK office-based staff will listen to what you want to see and experience.
Whether you’d like to follow this suggested itinerary or create a completely bespoke festive escape, our team will design a personalised journey shaped around your interests.
To begin planning, we’ll ask for your travel dates, preferred hotel style and any special experiences you’d like to include. We’ll then prepare a draft itinerary for your review. Once confirmed, you’ll receive a Booking Confirmation along with your personalised itinerary and information pack — ensuring a smooth, stress‑free start to your Christmas in the Cotswolds.
Contact information
From the UK: +44(0)20 8669 3666
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