A Weekend in the Cotswolds
Escape to the magical Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty for a two day cycling adventure.
Short on time? This is the perfect break for those with just a few days, or those looking to try out a cycling holiday for the first time. Over two days, your cycling adventure will take you through the beautiful Cotswolds landscape to explore the local area. You’ll enjoy glorious views, historical buildings and, of course, a whole host of culinary delights.
This two day, three night trip can be taken any days of the week – it doesn’t have to be over a weekend – pick the days you prefer.
Key Facts
Tour Distance: 63 miles/101 km
Difficulty: Easy/Medium
Tour Duration: 3 nights, 2 days cycling
Suitability: Touring, electric and tandem bikes
Navigation: Self-guided with GPS route and travel guide
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To view a full route description and itinerary please download our brochure.
- Highlights
- Included
- FAQ
Highlights
Highlights
- Enjoy quintessential Cotswold towns and villages, including Bourton-on-the-Hill, Snowshill and Chipping Campden
- Visit Cotswold Lavender, which grows over 40 different varieties of lavender, across around 70 acres of fields (peak colour is usually in mid-July).
- Enjoy some of the best food in the area in Kingham
- Visit a working market town, made famous by some of its well-known residents
Points of interest
- Visit the unique family run estate at Sezincote House
- Climb atop the Cotswolds highest castle at Broadway Tower for panoramic views
- Walk among the ancient Neolithic stone circle at The Rollright Stones
- Visit Batsford Arboretum, which is home to a unique collection of some of the world’s most beautiful and rare trees, shrubs and bamboo
Location
- Snowshill Manor & Gardens is a treasure trove of quirky and curious objects
- Hook Norton Brewery is an independent family run brewery housed in a Victorian brewery offering guided tours and beer sampling
- Adam Henson’s Cotswolds Farm Park, is home to many rare breeds, an amazing farm shop and perhaps the best known farmer in the UK
- Daylesford Organic Farm provides award-winning culinary delights through its café, deli and shop
- Ensuite accommodation arranged for you
- Breakfast included at each hotel
- Bikes – standard or electric
- Bicycle equipment – pannier bags, rack pack, phone holder, water bottle holder, power bank, basic tool kits
- Bike fitting – we meet you in person to set up the bikes for you, ensuring your comfort and safety
- Route guide – never get lost with our detailed route, available to follow in an easy-to-use app
- Door to door luggage transfers
- Welcome pack and travel guide – delivered to the hotel ahead of your arrival, this information pack includes details of your holiday including all points of interest on your route
- Personal recommendations for lunch, dinner, drinks and snack stops
How fit will I need to be?
The holiday routes are designed to help explore the area and you don’t need to be a super fit athlete to enjoy the ride! These are family friendly routes
Is this tour suitable for children?
This really depends on your child; you will know the answer to this better than we do. The routes are family friendly, but you will need to pedal during the day.
What if we break down?
We supply basic breakdown kit tools to help you get back on the road, but we will of course come and see you if you get stuck and need help.
How does luggage transfer work?
We collect your bags from the hotel and move them to your next accommodation. Where possible we take your bags into your rooms.
What meals are included?
Breakfast is included each day with your accommodation. You will have the option of a full English (cooked breakfast) or cereals and pastries.
Where will I stay?
In carefully selected accommodation on the route, all booked in advance by us. We will confirm accommodation with you prior to your arrival. Expect a mix of luxury and comfort.
Will anyone from your team meet me?
100% we will meet you on the day you start your tour and will try to meet you each day to collect your luggage. We also like to call the hotels each night to ensure you have arrived safely and check if there is anything we can help with.
Bikes and Equipment
We use high quality bikes, with both standard and electric bikes available. All bikes are fully serviced and set up for your safety and comfort. Attached are water bottle holders, phone holders, power banks, GPS app travel guide and routes, rear pannier bags are supplied as standard as well as a touring pack to help carry small items of luggage or shopping picked up along the way.
