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Hours in The Cotswolds

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Burford

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Bourton-on-the-Water

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Bibury

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The best Cotswolds itinerary 1 day guide, covering everything you need to know to plan a day trip to Cotswolds from London by car. 

Morning

Burford

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8:45 AM

Burford is one of the best Cotswold towns for a spot of antique hunting. And, as a town that has made the Forbes ‘most idyllic places to live in Europe’ list, it’s well worth a visit.

Morning

Bourton-on-the-Water

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11:30 AM

Fondly dubbed the ‘Venice of the Cotswolds’, this delightful place is one of the best Cotswold villages to visit. As its name suggests, Bourton-on-the-Water features storybook stone cottages peppered alongside the River Windrush.

Afternoon

Bibury

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1:45 PM

The famed William Morris once referred to Bibury as ‘the most beautiful village in England’ and he was definitely on to something.

Castle Combe

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3:30 PM

Castle Combe is a pretty village with an almost fairytale-like atmosphere with climbing ivy and colourful flowers.

Afternoon

Evening

Chipping Campden

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7:00 PM

Similar to Burford, the high street attracts most of the bustle. Decorated with buildings from the 14th century and upwards, it shows off several architectural styles.

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