The Cotswolds National Landscape cover over 700 sq miles. Therefore, we have a suggested chauffeur-driven day tour from London, stopping at the most intriguing villages and the option to visit Hidcote Manor Gardens. The gardens are one of Britain’s most influential.

Beyond Oxford, the honey-coloured hamlets, villages and towns dot the countryside. Drive down into the Windrush Valley and stop in Minster Lovell. The tiny medieval church of St. Kenelm’s houses the fascinating alabaster tomb of Baron William Lovell, complete with shields and old graffiti. Discover the ruined ancient manor house by the river and traditional thatched cottages. Next stop in Burford, a bustling hillside settlement with independent shops, great pubs and the magnificent parish church of St John the Baptist. Stop for lunch in the hilltop town of Stow-on-the-Wold before heading to the gardens.

Your chauffeur will take you to the entrance of Hidcote Manor Gardens. Spend an hour in the gardens, wondering the hedged garden rooms. Return to London driving through Moreton, Chipping Norton and Woodstock.