Following breakfast and checkout at Heckfield Place, your private chauffeur-guide escorts you through the English countryside to Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa, your country-estate retreat for the next four nights.

An early check-in will be requested, allowing you to settle into your surroundings as soon as possible. Should your room not yet be ready, the estate's welcoming spaces offer a lovely introduction to the pleasures awaiting you.

The remainder of the day is entirely your own. Explore the beautiful grounds, enjoy the spa, linger over lunch, or simply relax and appreciate the quiet elegance of this magnificent country estate.

There is no scheduled excursion today. This is your opportunity to unpack, settle in, and enjoy the luxury of having nowhere else you need to be.

A Day in Bath

Private Guided Walking Tour

Discover the remarkable history and architectural beauty of Bath, a UNESCO World Heritage city celebrated for its Roman origins and Georgian elegance.

Your private guide, leads a two-hour walking tour through the historic centre, introducing the city's grand streets, distinguished architecture, and the fascinating stories behind its development as a fashionable spa destination.

Discover the history of the Roman Baths and Bath Abbey as your guide brings centuries of English life into focus, from the ancient Roman settlement to the city's Georgian heyday.

Following the guided experience, enjoy lunch at your leisure and time to explore Bath's independent boutiques, galleries, and inviting cafés.

For those wishing to extend their visit, a leisurely cruise on the Kennet & Avon Canal can be arranged separately, subject to operating schedules.

Your private chauffeur driver guide remains available throughout, providing a comfortable return to Lucknam Park whenever you are ready.

A Private Creative Experience & Lunch in Pewsey Vale

Spend a morning with a local artisan at The Craft Studio, where the pleasure lies in slowing down and working with your hands. Your chosen workshop is arranged before you travel, with crafts including Indian block printing and needle felting.

There is no need to arrive with experience just curiosity and a willingness to try something new. Learn from your host, enjoy the process, and create a personal keepsake of your journey.

Lunch follows at Honeystreet Café, continuing the day’s sense of local welcome and connection. Afterwards, return to Lucknam Park for an evening at your own pace.

Sudeley Castle — A Private Encounter with Royal History

Behind the Castle Walls, Gardens & Champagne with Lady Ashcombe

Deep within the rolling Cotswolds countryside stands Sudeley Castle, an extraordinary historic residence where more than a thousand years of English history, royal intrigue, and family heritage come together.

Your day begins with a privately arranged visit, offering a more personal introduction to one of England's most remarkable castles.

Accompanied by Sudeley's Head Gardener, discover the stories woven into its celebrated gardens, where centuries of careful stewardship have created a landscape of exceptional beauty. The experience continues beyond the traditional visitor route, with a private behind-the-scenes exploration of the castle, revealing its fascinating history, treasured interiors, and enduring character as a family home.

Sudeley is also the final resting place of Queen Katherine Parr, the last wife of Henry VIII, whose remarkable life remains an important chapter in the castle's story.

The occasion may conclude with a particularly memorable privilege: Champagne and an intimate conversation with Lady Ashcombe, whose family continues to care for Sudeley Castle and preserve its extraordinary legacy. This personal encounter is subject to Lady Ashcombe's availability.

A Country House Lunch at Ellenborough Park

Following your private castle experience, the journey continues to Ellenborough Park, an elegant country house hotel set amid the beautiful Gloucestershire countryside.

Here, a leisurely lunch is planned at the Horse Box Brasserie, where seasonal British flavours and the relaxed charm of country-house hospitality provide a lovely conclusion to the day's discoveries.

There is no need to hurry. Enjoy the setting, linger over conversation, and reflect on a morning that has offered something beyond the familiar sightseeing experience.

After lunch, your private driver guide chauffeur escorts you back to Lucknam Park, where the remainder of the day and evening are yours to enjoy at leisure.

Private Guided Cotswold Experience & Transfer to London

Following breakfast and checkout from Lucknam Park, your journey continues through the beautiful landscapes of the southern Cotswolds.

Accompanied by your private Blue Badge guide, discover historic villages, honey-coloured stone cottages, traditional architecture, and the stories that have shaped these countryside communities across generations.

Begin in South Cotswolds, where honey-coloured cottages, a quiet river valley, and historic streets invite a closer look. Your guide reveals the stories behind the village’s familiar beauty, with time to appreciate the details that give it character.

Continue to Corsham, where the journey moves from village intimacy to the streets of a historic market town. Discover its traditional architecture and local stories with your guide, enjoying the connection between the places rather than simply moving from one photograph to the next.

Your private chauffeur provides seamless transportation throughout, allowing the experience to focus on the places and stories rather than the demands of navigating unfamiliar roads.

Following approximately three hours of privately guided discovery, settle in for a leisurely countryside lunch before continuing your journey to London.

Your private chauffeur driver guide then escorts you to The Connaught in Mayfair, where the final chapter of your English escape begins.

An intimate introduction to one of England's most beloved landscapes, thoughtfully designed for those who prefer to discover rather than rush.