Cotswolds Villages: 3 Day Road Trip Itinerary

England, United Kingdom

Three days of honey-coloured stone villages, walks and short drives, from the northern Cotswolds to Bibury and Cirencester.

Suggested season: April–June / September–October

Driving estimates exclude stops, traffic and ferry waits. Pins represent town/area centres; use the daily map links for navigation.

Day 1: Broadway → Chipping Campden

Explore Broadway High Street and walk near Broadway Tower in good weather. Consider booking dinner ahead in Chipping Campden.

0.5–1 hours driving · Overnight: Chipping Campden

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Day 2: Chipping Campden → Stow-on-the-Wold → Bourton-on-the-Water

Explore Stow’s square and small shops. Walk beside the river in Bourton later, or choose a neighbouring village walk if crowded.

1–1.5 hours driving · Overnight: Bourton-on-the-Water

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Day 3: Bourton-on-the-Water → Bibury → Cirencester

See Arlington Row from outside in Bibury, respecting residents’ homes. Finish around Cirencester’s market square.

1–1.5 hours driving · Overnight: End of itinerary

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Before you drive

Village centres are narrow with limited parking; use signed car parks. Travel to and from London is outside this three-day plan.

Official destination information

Estimated budget for two

Illustrative October 2026 planning allowances, not live prices or quotes. Two adults, one rental car, a shared mid-range room and 2 nights. Flights, visas, insurance upgrades, deposits and one-way rental fees excluded. Peak season and major activities may exceed these amounts.

Room per night: 100–180 GBP
Car per day: 40–75 GBP
Food for two per day: 50–85 GBP
Fuel for the trip: 30–60 GBP
Visits, parking and toll allowance: 40–100 GBP

Total range including 10% reserve: 594–1100 GBP

Midpoint estimate / per person: 850 / 425 GBP

Hours, fees and access may change; check official links before travelling.