Visit Blenheim Palace and the Oxfordshire Cotswolds in this group tour, featuring bustling market towns, picturesque villages & breathtaking natural scenery
Steeped in history, rich in heritage and awash with natural beauty, the Oxfordshire Cotswolds offers a unique mix of market towns, picturesque villages, stately homes and, of course, the city of Oxford itself. On this short break we indulge ourselves with a visit to Blenheim Palace and take a scenic drive through some of the Cotswolds prettiest towns and villages.
Day 1
Arrive at the Leonardo Hotel, Cheltenham at your leisure during the afternoon. Join your Boundless hosts for a drink before dinner
D, WDDay 2
Today is free to make your own plans.
Why not travel into the centre of Oxford perhaps visiting Christ Church College, the University of Oxford Botanic Garden, the oldest botanic garden in the UK. You could also check in to ‘Oxford Castle Unlocked’ and let costumed characters take you on a journey through the castle’s past as a prison.
Day 3
This morning, our coach will pick us up at the hotel as we head out into the Oxfordshire Cotswolds to visit Blenheim Palace, home to the 11th Duke of Marlborough, and birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. The 2,100 acres of beautiful parkland were landscaped by Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown. In the afternoon we will take a scenic drive back to the hotel through the Oxfordshire Cotswolds, local highlights include the Georgian town of Woodstock, the lively market town of Chipping Norton, and Burford, a pretty medieval town with exclusive shops and galleries.
D, EBDay 4
After breakfast, we say goodbye to the charming Cotswolds and make our way home
EBD=Dinner Included, EB=English Breakfast, WD=Welcome Drink
ABTA bonding
3 nights dinner, bed & breakfast at Leonardo Hotel, Cheltenham
Welcome drink before dinner on first evening
1 day local coach hire for visit to Blenheim Palace
Entrance to Blenheim Palace
Leonardo Hotel Cheltenham - Formerly Jurys Inn is set in attractive grounds, 3 miles from the centre of Cheltenham and Cheltenham Racecourse, our hotel offers a health and leisure club with heated indoor pool. There is easy access to the M5 motorway. All rooms at Leonardo Hotel Cheltenham features smart décor and include a Dream bed, a TV, tea/coffee making facilities and en-suite bathroom with hairdryer and toiletries. The health and leisure club boasts a hot tub, sauna and a fully equipped gym. The hotel also provides a good base for exploring the beautiful Cotswolds.
Complimentary car parking available on site.
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