A day in the Cotswolds

Combine a stay at Scotland's world-famous Gleneagles hotel with a stop to discover London's must-see landmarks and a chance to explore the English countryside in the Cotswolds for a family-friendly introduction to England and Scotland.

This definitive luxury journey showcases the very best of England. Escorted by your private driver-guide, you will stay in London, Bath and the Cotswolds, visiting iconic sites such as Stonehenge, Highclere Castle and Statford-upon-Avon along the way. Throughout your stay we will provide you with our handpicked, elite driver-guide who will bring England to life - showcasing the hidden gems that England has to offer, exploring remote picturesque chocolate-box villages and country pubs.

In the very centre of the city, Rosewood London is within walking distance to Covent Garden and many other London landmarks. The grand Edwardian building is a sight to behold, and once inside, guests will feel at home in this stylish London residence.

Dormy House is a quintessentially English hotel. A lovingly renovated 17th century farm house that blends country chic with log fires and original panelling. Located moments from the village of Broadway this is the perfect base to explore the Cotswolds.

Brown's Hotel is a luxury property set in the heart of fashionable Mayfair in the centre of London. Within walking distance are renowned shopping destinations, as well as famous sights including Big Ben and the London Eye.

Situated in one of England’s prettiest villages, The Slaughters Manor House is a beautiful 17th Century manor house which combines contemporary interiors with country charm, attentive service and one of the most acclaimed restaurants in the Cotswolds.

The exclusive Temple Guiting Manor is a true hidden gem, perfectly placed in the heart of the Cotswolds. Steeped in history, the privately-owned estate has been lovingly restored into an intimate and stylish rural retreat with thoroughly modern amenities

Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons is a 15th century manor house, located in the picture perfect Oxfordshire village of Great Milton near Oxford. With Raymond Blanc's amazing cuisine, the hotel is simply one of Britain's best rural gastronomic retreats.

Perfectly located in historic Bath, the Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa is a sophisticated urban retreat blending period Georgian charm and modern luxury. Its secret gardens, award-winning spa and fine hospitality make the Royal Crescent our top pick in Bath.

Reading like a Who’s Who of British history, The Lygon Arms has played host to Charles I and Oliver Cromwell as well as Prince Philip, and its winding staircases, wooden beams and leaded windows offer a cosy base from which to explore the Cotswolds.

Offering a tranquil haven within walking distance of Bath’s honeyed stone terraces, the Bath Priory welcomes guests as if to the home of a friend, albeit a friend with an award-winning restaurant and L’Occitane spa housed in Georgian grandeur.

Blenheim Palace, near Oxford, stands in a romantic park created by the famous landscape gardener 'Capability' Brown.

There is so much to see in wonderful Oxford - this is 'the city of dreaming spires' and your private guide will show you the highlights. Home to the oldest university in the English-speaking world, Oxford is packed with history and stunning architecture.

On the banks of the River Avon and just to the north of the Cotswolds, lies the home of the world's most famous playwright, William Shakespeare. Discover where the Bard was born and raised, and admire the beautiful Tudor architecture of the town.