Day 1 | Arrive at Tetbury

Check in to your room. Explore the grounds of your stunning hotel, perhaps indulging in a spa treatment before dinner and a good nights sleep.

Day 2 | Optional Round Trip: Tetbury and the National Arboretum | Distance 22mi/35km

Your first days cycling starts with a visit to the pretty town of Tetbury, where you’ll find some nice cafes if you need a bit of extra caffeine or cake to fuel your ride. From here you turn south and head towards the National Arboretum, which is worth a short diversion from our route for a visit, before following the beautifully peaceful lanes towards Wotton-Under-Edge, where you’ll find a pretty high street with plenty of places to refuel, relax and get acquainted with the pace of life in the Cotswolds. Yet more quiet lanes take you back to the hotel in time for another night of ultimate relaxation. 

Approx. riding time: 2 hours

Day 3 | Cycle Tetbury to Painswick | Distance: 21 miles/34km

We'll take care of your luggage today whilst you cruise north aboard your e-bike, up to your next hotel in Painswick. It's a fairly short route today with a flat first half and a couple of hills later on - but nothing you'll notice with a bit of electric assistance! On the way, you'll pass through the lovely little town of Nailsworth before reaching Stroud, a vibrant and trendy town brimming with independent shops and cafes. Lock up your bikes and explore here, perhaps grabbing a bit to eat at lunch, before setting off again for The Painswick through beautiful green hills.

Approx. riding time: 2 hours

Day 4 | Optional Round Trip: Rococo Garden & Roman Villa | Distance: 24 miles/39km

The village of Painswick is a gorgeous little spot and may tempt you into a day off the bike today. But for those looking to cycle, we have a great route into the nearby countryside. The route has a few hills today, so make sure your battery is fully charged before setting off. The highlights today are the Great Witcombe Roman Villa, Painswick Rococo Garden and the iconic Cotswolds countryside. Pack a picnic, take it easy and enjoy a relaxing ride.

Approx. riding time: 2.5 hours

Day 5 | Cycle Painswick to Barnsley | Distance: 29 miles/47km

Time to move on once more. We'll swing by to collect your luggage, leaving you free to set off and ride at your own pace. Todays route is another showcase of the beautiful blend of greenspaces and interesting towns that makes the Cotswolds so special. Start the day with a coffee at The Painswick Pooch, before passing country pubs and a brewery on your way to the town of Cirencester. This town with a rich Roman history is now a very trendy spot with a number of great tea rooms, cafes, pubs and restaurants. We recommend taking lunch here before taking on the last few miles to Barnsley.

Day 6 | Optional Round Trip: Bourton-on-the-Water and Lower Slaughter - Distance | 38mi/62km

This is an optional ride but is our favourite of the whole week - so we suggest you give it a go! It takes you to some of the region's most famous villages that really shouldn't be missed. Start the ride by heading north to Burford, on the banks of the River Windrush. You will follow the river to begin with, hopping from village to village, before approaching Bourton-on-the-Water and then Lower Slaughter. These two villages are arguably the two finest examples of what makes the Cotswolds just so special and we highly recommend locking up your bikes for a while to explore and enjoy them. When it’s time to head back, you’ll follow a route through yet more scenic villages and countryside all the way to the welcoming sight of Barnsley House. 

Approx. riding time: 3.5 hours

Day 7 | Cycle Barnsley to Tetbury | Distance: 23mi/37km

Today starts with a peaceful ride on small country lanes, through a range of cute hamlets of typical sandstone houses, before taking you back through the town of Cirencester, known as the gateway to the Cotswolds. Cruise easily aboard your E-bikes through the tranquil countryside all the way to your next luxurious spa hotel. Check-in, unwind and indulge. 

Approx. riding time: 2.5 hours

Day 8 | We say goodbye

Trip extensions are available upon request.

What not to Miss 

• Explore at ease aboard a top of the range E-bike. 
• Visit the quintessential Cotswolds villages, including Bourton-on-the-Water and Lower Slaughter. 
• Learn about the Roman history of the area at the Corinium museum.

For more information on the Cotswolds see cotswolds.com