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Lacock and Castle Combe: Private Afternoon Tour with English Cream Tea Experience
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Lacock
Explore the picturesque villages of Lacock and Castle Combe on a private afternoon tour. Immerse yourself in their timeless beauty and enjoy a traditional English cream tea experience.
Explore the picturesque villages of Lacock and Castle Combe on a private afternoon tour. Immerse yourself in their timeless beauty and enjoy a traditional English cream tea experience.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Lacock - You will be picked up at 1:30 pm and transported to the village of Lacock, located about 45 minutes from Bath. A guide will lead you on a walking tour of this delightful village, known for its appearances in various films and TV series such as Downton Abbey and Harry Potter. The guide will highlight traditional village features and show…
- Lacock - You will be picked up at 1:30 pm and transported to the village of Lacock, located about 45 minutes from Bath. A guide will lead you on a walking tour of this delightful village, known for its appearances in various films and TV series such as Downton Abbey and Harry Potter. The guide will highlight traditional village features and show you some of the filming locations.
- Castle Combe - Castle Combe, once voted the prettiest village in England, is a prime example of a Cotswold village. A guide will take you on a walking tour of this quaint village, sharing insights into the history of the Cotswolds and the village itself. The tour concludes with a stop to savor a culinary experience that every visitor to England should try - the traditional English Cream Tea! (Scones with cream & jam and a pot of tea).
What's Included
- Private tour with local guide
- English Cream Tea (scones with cream & jam and a pot of tea)
- Private transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
- Private tour with local guide
- English Cream Tea (scones with cream & jam and a pot of tea)
- Private transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
What's Not Included
- During the tour we do not visit Lacock Abbey. Should you wish to visit admission fees will apply.
- Gratuities
- During the tour we do not visit Lacock Abbey. Should you wish to visit admission fees will apply.
- Gratuities
Additional Information
This excursion provides an opportunity to explore the enchanting hamlets of Lacock and Castle Combe in the latter part of the day, freeing up your morning for other pursuits in Bath. These villages have preserved their old-world appeal over the years, making them an ideal location for shooting historical movies and television dramas. As an exclusive…
This excursion provides an opportunity to explore the enchanting hamlets of Lacock and Castle Combe in the latter part of the day, freeing up your morning for other pursuits in Bath. These villages have preserved their old-world appeal over the years, making them an ideal location for shooting historical movies and television dramas. As an exclusive tour, you’ll gain the advantage of a personal guide (a native of Bath) and individualized transportation. The trip features the opportunity to taste the celebrated classic English cream tea – a must-try experience for all tourists in England!
- For groups of 4 or less there is space in the car for a fold-up pram/stroller
Location
Lacock
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Monad923
Mar 12, 2026
More Than a Tour — A Beautiful Experience - We had a truly wonderful experience on this trip and we are very grateful to Daniel for the care and dedication he put into organizing it for us.
Daniel is an extremely flexible guide who always gave us plenty of time to take photos, patiently answered all our questions, and made the whole trip feel as if we were travelling with family. He was also very prompt in responding to all my messages before the trip and even helped me plan the other half-day of our visit, which we really appreciated.
Including Lacock Abbey in the itinerary was a fantastic surprise that truly exceeded our expectations, as it allowed us to step into real historical settings that have also been featured in famous films.
We especially loved all the fascinating stories he shared along the way, as well as the movie scenes he showed us, which helped us understand the history and atmosphere of each place in such an engaging and memorable way.
Daniel was also incredibly thoughtful towards my mum, which meant a lot to us. On top of that, he kindly took us on an extra tour with his car to visit places we hadn’t managed to see by ourselves — a gesture we deeply appreciated.
Last but not least, the lovely cream tea experience with his friend, who warmly invited us, made the day even more special. It was one of those unexpected moments that truly stay in your heart.
It’s often the small details that make a big difference, and Daniel clearly understands this. By the end of the day, we felt as if we had known him for a long time.
We wholeheartedly recommend this tour to anyone who wants not only to see beautiful places, but also to feel genuinely welcomed and cared for.
Truly flawless from start to finish. Thank you, Daniel!
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Nicholascu7267hl
Dec 1, 2025
The most incredible tour guide! - Daniel is an incredible Tour guide! The attention to detail, well curated, and hospitable tour is highly recommended. The entire tour is filled with magic. Daniel is someone you would hire and recommend to friends. This is a type of service that will become a tradition every time we are in the UK! We will be going on many more tours in the future. I shared photos with my friends who were all so jealous, but reassured them that they too can share in the same experience that we enjoyed this December! Thank you Daniel, it was a pleasure meeting you! Cheers, Nick and Tim
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J8273powendym
Aug 29, 2025
Totally enjoyed Lacock/Castle Combe tour! - Had a WONDERFUL time with Daniel on our Lacock and Castle Combe tour! He was well informed about the history of the sites, as well as knowing the more current uses of the areas as filming locations. Definitely a highlight to our trip to Bath!
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Danasj6420xh
Aug 27, 2025
Extraordinary Experience! - What a wonderful tour! Daniel was an amazing guide, sharing so many unusual and entertaining stories about the area. We loved spending the day with him walking and driving through the villages. We started the morning feeding ducks, ate at the perfect pub for lunch and then explored an estate currently shooting a show on Netflix. What a treat! I highly recommend any tour with Daniel as your guide. You won’t be disappointed!
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Escape740687
Jul 13, 2025
Fantastic half-day tour - Daniel was the best guide for our all too brief visit to the Cotswalds. He's an engaging and knowledgable guide, and we really appreciated how he asked for our input in setting up the visit. Pre-tour communication was excellent - there were no questions about where and when to meet. We had such a lovely afternoon and never felt rushed. We highly recommend him if you have limited time but would like to visit a couple of villages, and we will definately book another tour with him next time our travels take us to the Bath area.
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Deborahb370
Jul 1, 2025
Outstanding experience with our tour guide Daniel. - Absolutely outstanding experience with Daniel. He is so knowledgeable and personable. Our afternoon surpassed all expectations. Daniel shared a lot of facts about the two villages and included video clips from movies that had been filmed in them. The cream tea at the end was a delightful surprise. We can't recommend him too highly for any tour that he offers.
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Ashleymu1258qp
Jun 27, 2025
The most amazing tour guide- 10000/10 recommend - This was our 2nd day in a row having a tour with Daniel, and when he picked us up for the tour we were thrilled the spend the afternoon with him again! We took a scenic route to Lacock, and Daniel gave us lots of info about the area and even has photos and clips on his iPad to show some of the filming locations. Our stop in Castle Combe was wonderful, and stopping for cream tea at the end of the tour was definitely a highlight of the day. It’s more than just a tour with some facts- Daniel makes it personal, is funny and is passionate about the knowledge he so willingly shares with his guests. After our second (and sadly last) day with him…my daughter was upset that he wasn’t picking us up the next day because she has so much fun. We can’t wait to visit Bath again and hope to try more of his tours in the future !
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527carolo
May 30, 2025
Great day tour of the South Cotswolds - Our family spent the day with Daniel exploring the Southern Cotswolds, on a day trip from Bath. Daniel was a perfect guide- knowledgeable, organized and very easy to talk to. He is a Bath native and is also an extensive traveler with experience setting up tours abroad. The tour was really well organized and was a perfect blend of stops to different types of sites that allowed us to get a feel for the countryside, village life and history while avoiding crowds of visitors. He also arranged a detour to see a local site at our request, which was much appreciated. I would highly recommend Daniel to anyone interested in exploring the area around Bath.
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Olsenglobal
Apr 21, 2025
Top Quality Guide - We did Bath, Stonehenge and The Cotswolds with Daniel. We had a great time. He is a great tour guide.
Some reasons why I say that:
- he has clearly done a lot of research to prepare for this role
- he is pleasant to spend time with, a good listener and strong communicator
- he truly seems to love his work
- he’s a very good driver
- he has created and shares pertinent visual aids
Way above and beyond your average tour guide. We hope to come back and do more tours with him
Olsen Travelers
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Travelorfromcb
Apr 18, 2025
Daniel went out of his way to make it an interesting day for us - I, my husband, our son & his wife hired Daniel to give us a tour of the Cotswolds. It took about 9 hours; we saw Castle Combe and opted to see the Abbey at Lacock. The tour was a highlight for my son of our trip to England.
Daniel was very good to work with. He quickly responded to questions I emailed him. I mentioned to him that there was a duke that lived pretty close to the Cotswolds and asked if we could see his manor from the road. I found on internet that the estate is open to the public for tours of the gardens on certain dates plus for rental for special events. Daniel did research and even drove out to try to find a spot where we could get a glimpse. Unfortunately the estate was getting read for a horse race so lots of areas blocked off.
I was a little disappointed with the Cotswolds. The ones he took us to were charming but I had pictured in my mind charming villages with cute shops selling bakery items, maybe lace, tea, etc but the ones we went to were too small to have shops. He did take us to a nice spot for lunch.
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