Land at Heathrow, and your chauffeur takes care of five unhurried days in the Cotswolds villages.
Two country hotels, one Mercedes, one driver.
- From £2,350 · whole car, all five days
Licence PHOP950A 5-day Cotswolds tour from Heathrow is the relaxed way to see England’s best-known villages. Tripyana’s chauffeur meets you in arrivals, drives you to a country hotel, then spends three touring days with you in Bibury, Bourton-on-the-Water, the Slaughters, Broadway and Chipping Campden, before Blenheim Palace and your flight home, all for one price per car.
How many days do you need in the Cotswolds?
Five days is enough to see the famous villages at walking pace instead of through a car window. The region covers almost 800 square miles, so the plan uses two hotels rather than one.
Two bases, short drives
Two nights in the south near Bibury and Cirencester, two in the north near Broadway. Most stops are then 10 to 30 minutes apart.
No wasted travel days
Your chauffeur collects you at the airport on landing and returns you to Heathrow on the last afternoon. Both travel days carry sightseeing too.
Your luggage never moves twice
On the day you change hotels, the cases stay locked in the boot while you explore. You check in that evening with nothing to carry.
Only one day to spare from London? Take our private Cotswolds day tour from London instead; it covers Bibury and Bourton-on-the-Water in about nine hours.
What does a 5-day Cotswolds itinerary look like?
This is the programme as our guests travel it, with a 10:00 start on most mornings. Your chauffeur adjusts every stop to your pace and to the opening times of your dates.
Heathrow to the southern Cotswolds
- LandingYour chauffeur waits in the arrivals hall with a name sign and tracks your flight, so a delay changes nothing.
- +30 minLuggage into the car and the drive west, about 1 hour 45 minutes to a hotel near Malmesbury, Tetbury or Cirencester.
- EveningCheck in and rest. Any landing time works, morning or late evening.
Bibury, Barnsley and Cirencester
- 10:00Pick-up at your hotel.
- 10:30Bibury: Arlington Row, the weavers’ cottages, and the trout stream beside them.
- 13:00Lunch at THE PIG-in the Cotswolds in Barnsley, ten minutes away, and a walk in its kitchen gardens.
- 15:30Cirencester, the Roman town once called Corinium, for its parish church and market square.
- 17:30Back at your hotel.
Bourton, Stow and the Slaughters
- 09:30Check-out. Your cases stay in the car all day.
- 10:15Bourton-on-the-Water and its low stone bridges over the River Windrush.
- 13:00Lunch at The Old Stocks Inn on the market square in Stow-on-the-Wold.
- 14:45Lower Slaughter and its mill, then the short walk or drive to Upper Slaughter.
- 17:15Arrival at your second hotel, in the north near Broadway.
Broadway Tower, Broadway and Chipping Campden
- 10:00Pick-up at your hotel.
- 10:30Broadway Tower, the folly on the escarpment, with views across several counties.
- 11:45Broadway village and a long lunch on its wide high street.
- 14:30Chipping Campden, fifteen minutes away, and its curving street of honey-stone houses.
- 16:30Back at your hotel.
Blenheim Palace and Heathrow
- 08:30Check-out and pick-up.
- 09:30Blenheim Palace, about an hour away: the park from 9:00, then the palace when it opens at 10:00.
- 13:00The drive to Heathrow, about 1 hour 15 minutes.
- 14:15Drop-off at your terminal, in good time for an afternoon or evening flight.
Prefer one more village? Your chauffeur can swap Blenheim for Castle Combe on the way to the airport.
Where should you stay for a Cotswolds tour?
Split the nights between the south and the north of the region. You book the hotels yourself, and we plan each pick-up around them.
Nights 1 and 2: the south
Stay near Malmesbury, Tetbury or Cirencester. Whatley Manor, a country-house hotel with gardens near Malmesbury, is one our guests have chosen.
Nights 3 and 4: the north
Stay around Broadway or Chipping Campden. Dumbleton Hall, a Victorian manor near Evesham, and The Lygon Arms on Broadway high street both suit the plan.
Tell us the names
Send both hotel names when you book. Your chauffeur checks the drive times and confirms each morning’s pick-up.
How much does a 5-day Cotswolds tour with a private driver cost?
You pay per car for the whole tour, never per person. The total covers four touring days, the Blenheim and Heathrow day, and the chauffeur’s own hotel for four nights.
Mercedes E-Class
Up to 3 passengers and 2 large suitcases · the full 5-day programme
£2,350
Meet & greet, driver’s nights, fuel and parking included
Mercedes V-Class
Up to 7 passengers with luggage · the full 5-day programme
£2,800
Families, friends and anyone with three or more large cases
Your own programme
More days, other villages, Bath or Oxford added, or a London stay first
Send your dates and wishes; we reply with a fixed price for the whole car within the hour.
One price for five days of car and chauffeur. Extra hours on any day can be added on the booking form.
Couples choose the E-Class. Its boot takes two large suitcases plus hand luggage; with more, the V-Class is the comfortable choice.
Need only the drive from the airport, without the touring days? Book our Heathrow to Cotswolds transfer on its own.
What is included in the Cotswolds tour?
Everything the car and the chauffeur need for five days is in the price. You pay only for your hotels, meals and entry tickets.
Meet & greet at Heathrow
Your chauffeur waits in arrivals with your name, helps with the trolley, and tracks the flight so a late landing costs nothing.
One chauffeur all week
The same driver stays with you for the five days, sleeping nearby, so mornings start on time and your routine is known by day two.
Fuel, parking and the driver’s hotel
Motorway miles, village car parks, and the chauffeur’s four nights away from London are all part of the total.
Free waiting at every stop
Lunch runs long or a garden is too lovely to leave? The car waits, within each day’s eight hours.
Not included: your own hotels, meals, and tickets such as Blenheim Palace and Broadway Tower. Book Blenheim online once your dates are fixed; the villages themselves are free to explore.
Where should you eat on a Cotswolds tour?
Lunch is built into every touring day. These are well-known places close to each stop; book ahead at weekends and in summer.
Day two: Barnsley
THE PIG-in the Cotswolds cooks from its own walled kitchen garden, a ten-minute drive from Bibury.
Day three: Stow-on-the-Wold
The Old Stocks Inn faces the market square, between Bourton-on-the-Water and the Slaughters.
Day four: Broadway
The high street has tea rooms and old stone inns. On a Sunday, choose a traditional roast lunch.
Want the car for dinner too? Add hours on the booking form, and your chauffeur drives you to the restaurant and back to the hotel.
When is the best time for a Cotswolds tour?
Every season works, because the car keeps you dry between stops. Each one gives the villages a different character.
- Spring, April to May
Lambs in the fields, wisteria on the cottage walls, and quieter villages before the summer holidays.
- Summer, June to August
Long evenings and gardens in full flower. Start at 9:00 to reach Bourton and Bibury before the crowds.
- Autumn, September to November
Golden trees along the Windrush and warm pub fires. October is many guests’ favourite month.
- Winter, December to March
Frost on the stone, log fires, and the shortest queues. Some attractions keep shorter hours, so we check your dates.
- A rainy day
Swap a walk for the Corinium Museum in Cirencester or longer inside Blenheim Palace. The tea rooms make a wet afternoon cosy.
What should you know before you book?
A few choices made before you fly keep the five days smooth. Your chauffeur handles the rest on the road.
- Choose flights that fit the last day
The programme reaches Heathrow at about 14:15, which suits flights leaving from about 16:30. For an earlier flight, we shorten Blenheim.
- Any arrival time works
Morning or late-evening landings are both fine. Give us the flight number and we track it.
- Count your suitcases
The E-Class takes two large cases. With three or more, choose the V-Class so the boot closes on moving days.
- Book Blenheim Palace ahead
Palace tickets are sold online. The park opens earlier than the palace, which is why day five starts with a walk.
- Coming from London instead?
We can start from your London hotel at the same price. Add a few London days first with our 4-day London programme by car.
Would you rather tour England more widely, with Bath and Stonehenge, or finish at a cruise port? See our multi-day England tour with a private driver.
How do I book the 5-day Cotswolds tour?
Choose your arrival date and landing time
In the form below, the date is day one and the time is when your flight lands. Type your Heathrow terminal as the pick-up. The next four days follow on their own.
Choose the car and see one total
Select the E-Class or V-Class. One figure for the whole tour appears. Add your flight numbers and both hotel names in the notes, then pay by card or choose cash to your chauffeur.
Receive your 5-day plan
Your confirmation email lists all five days with their times, and your chauffeur’s name and number arrive the day before you fly. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup.
Questions about touring the Cotswolds with a private driver
Is 5 days enough for the Cotswolds?
Yes, for a first visit. Five days covers the arrival, three full touring days for Bibury, Bourton-on-the-Water, the Slaughters, Broadway and Chipping Campden, and a last morning at Blenheim Palace. With two hotels, most drives between stops take 10 to 30 minutes.
How much does a private Cotswolds tour cost?
The 5-day tour from Heathrow costs £2,350 in a Mercedes E-Class and £2,800 in a V-Class. The price is for the car, not per person, and includes the Heathrow meet and greet, fuel, parking and the chauffeur’s four nights away.
Can the tour start in London instead of Heathrow?
Yes. Your chauffeur can collect you from any London hotel on day one at the same price, and drop you back in London on day five. Choose your London address as the pick-up on the form.
Do you book the hotels?
No. We provide the car and the chauffeur only, so you book your two hotels directly and send us their names. We gladly suggest well-placed hotels in the south and north of the Cotswolds and plan the pick-ups around them.
Is the chauffeur also a tour guide?
No. Your chauffeur is a professional driver who knows the lanes, car parks and best viewpoints, and shares tips on the way, but does not guide inside the sights. Blenheim Palace offers its own guided options on the day.
What if our flight is delayed?
Nothing changes for you. Your chauffeur tracks the flight and waits in arrivals at the real landing time, with no extra charge for the delay. The rest of the programme starts the next morning as planned.
Can I cancel, and how do I pay?
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup, with any card payment refunded in full; inside 24 hours the fare is charged. Pay by card on the booking form, or choose cash and pay your chauffeur in pounds sterling on the first day.
Five days in the Cotswolds, from the arrivals hall to your flight home, with one car and one chauffeur.
Choose your landing date and your car. Every village after that is planned for you.
Tripyana Ltd is a UK-licensed company — private hire operator licence PHOP950 · Company No. 16308293 · based in London.