An English Holiday

Trip Overview

An English Holiday: Walking in the Footsteps of the Women of England is a 7-day luxury small-group journey through England that reclaims the stories of the queens, scholars, writers, and revolutionaries who shaped the nation. Running Sunday 15 to Saturday 21 November 2026 and limited to 10 women, it travels from the honey-hued villages of the Cotswolds and Georgian Bath to the academic heart of Oxford and the twinkling festive markets of London, blending boutique hotel stays with private guided touring, immersive storytelling, and privileged access. Set at England's coziest and most radiant time of year, it's a celebration of female resilience, creativity, and power.

Highlights include a specialized private walking tour of Bath tracing figures from the goddess Sulis Minerva to Jane Austen and Mary Shelley, a stop in Castle Combe (often called the prettiest village in England), a behind-the-scenes tour of Sudeley Castle — the resting place of Katherine Parr — with a private Champagne cream tea, a guide-led tour of Oxford's Dreaming Spires, a Suffragette walking tour through Westminster and the West End, and time among London's festive markets before a glittering farewell dinner. The walking is gentle — short tours of a few kilometres with minimal elevation — making it accessible while still deeply immersive.

The price includes private transportation throughout, expert guides, personal hosting and support, admission to all scheduled attractions, all taxes and service fees, six nights accommodation, and a generous meal plan (daily breakfast, 2 lunches, 2 afternoon teas, and 3 premium dinners). Guests need to arrange their own airfare and travel insurance, and should budget for meals during free time, gratuities, and any additional tours or expenditures during free time.

Location: England, United Kingdom (The Cotswolds, Bath, Castle Combe, Sudeley Castle, Oxford, and London).

Duration: 7 days / 6 nights, Sunday 15 November – Saturday 21 November 2026.

Activity Type: Guided cultural and historical touring with gentle private walking tours in Bath (approx. 5 km / 3 miles, 2.5–3 hrs) and London (approx. 3–5 km / 2–3 miles, 3–4 hrs), both with minimal elevation. Easy-paced and accessible, with private transportation between all experiences and generous free time. A small-group experience limited to 10 women.

Accommodation: Boutique accommodation in The Cotswolds near Bibury (Days 1–3, 3 nights) and boutique accommodation in London (Days 4–6, 3 nights).

• Private Room: $9,999.00 per person
• Shared Room: $7,999.00 per person

Day 1 — Arrive in England

Arrive at London Heathrow and meet your private transfer for the roughly 1 hour 45 minute journey to boutique accommodation in the Cotswold countryside, where you'll meet your local guide for the week. Settle into the cozy atmosphere before a welcome dinner with fellow travellers. Overnight in The Cotswolds.

Day 2 — The Female Pioneers of Bath

An earlier 8:00 a.m. start for the drive to Bath, where a local expert leads a specialized private walking tour on the women who shaped the UNESCO city — from Sulis Minerva to Jane Austen and Mary Shelley. Enjoy free time for lunch and browsing Walcot Street's boutiques, then return via the quintessential village of Castle Combe. Breakfast included; overnight in The Cotswolds.

Day 3 — Behind-the-Scenes at Sudeley Castle

Explore charming Cotswolds villages with your guide, then travel to Sudeley Castle for a behind-the-scenes tour centered on the women at its heart, from Katherine Parr to Lady Ashcombe's modern restoration. Conclude with a luxurious private Champagne cream tea in the heart of the royal residence. Breakfast, lunch, Champagne cream tea, and dinner included; overnight in The Cotswolds.

Day 4 — City of Dreaming Spires

After breakfast, check out and transfer to London via Oxford, where a private guide brings the Bodleian Library and Christ Church College to life. Enjoy free time in Oxford's Covered Market, boutiques, and bookshops before continuing to your boutique London accommodation. Breakfast and lunch included; overnight in London.

Day 5 — Voices of the City

A private Suffragette walking tour weaves through Westminster and the West End, tracing the revolutionaries who fought for the vote. The morning closes with a traditional afternoon tea, and the rest of the day is free to stroll the Royal Parks or soak up the city. Breakfast and afternoon tea included; overnight in London.

Day 6 — The Dazzling Lights of London

Head out with your guide to explore London's festive markets, from the Southbank's artisanal treasures to courtyards scented with roasted chestnuts and mulled spices. The afternoon is free before a spectacular farewell dinner at one of London's most dazzling venues. Breakfast and farewell dinner included; overnight in London.

Day 7 — Depart

Gather for a final leisurely breakfast before a transfer (approx. 1 hour 15 minutes) to London Heathrow Airport for onward journeys. Breakfast included.

• Private transportation throughout the trip
• Personal hosting and support
• Six nights accommodation
• Expert guides
• All taxes and service fees
• Admission to all scheduled attractions
• Daily breakfast, 2 lunches, 2 afternoon teas, 3 premium dinners

• Airfare
• Travel insurance
• Meals during free time
• Gratuities
• Additional tours, transportation, or expenditures during any free time