Town & Country Tours

John Luker is the owner of Town & Country Taxis and has lived in the area all his life. I established Town & Country Taxis and Tours in 1999 I am always pleased to help tourists, visitors and locals alike. Whatever your preference, taxi, tours or travels arrangements, you can be sure of our immediate attention.

Our vehicles are the VOLVO S80, the latest in luxury, comfort and style. With all the latest safety specifications and climate control (air-conditioning). For those long hot summer days. Please note we do operate a non-smoking policy in our vehicles.

We are specialists in Airport Transfers throughout England, and have vast experience of organising tours of the Cotswolds for tourists and business groups.

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Why not finish or start your trip to this region in style? We will collect you from your arrival point:- Airport, Railway Station or Port and transport you in comfort and luxury to the destination of your choice. Similarly when the time comes for you to leave this beautiful part of the world we are happy to help with any travel arrangements you have.

PRICES:
Please note Airport prices are for one way journeys to or from Moreton in Marsh, and are to and from Moreton in Marsh. Please contact us for prices for other destinations.
Prices will vary for late night, early morning, Sundays & Bank Holidays.

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Please contact us if you would like us to help with your local taxi arrangements. All local journeys are priced using the Cotswold District Council Taximeter. Please note we are licensed to carry up to 4 passengers. Make the most of your evening, why worry about drink driving when we are here to help you? Need help organising family and friends or pick up from the local station? Simply call us with the details of who, when and where and we'll be there!

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At Town & Country Taxis we pride ourselves on our tours, tailor made to fit exactly the tour you wish to make. Our tour itinerary covers the whole of South Warwickshire, Oxfordshire and of course the beautiful Cotswolds. The Cotswolds begin in the Warwickshire village of Ilmington and finish near the Roman City of Bath. Whilst this range of hills covers several Counties it is undoubtedly the county of Gloucestershire that plays proud host to numerous Cotswold villages and market towns.

There are many ways in which we can help you enjoy the area, all based on our extensive local knowledge:

• Bespoke tour to suit your requirements
• Historic tour of the Cotswolds
• Market Towns and Village of The Cotswolds
• Garden Tours of the Cotswolds
• Shakespeare's Stratford-upon-Avon
• Warwick Castle, & Royal Leamington Spa
• Vale of Evesham & the Cathedral city of Worcester
• The Spa Town of Cheltenham
• Beautiful Blenheim Palace and Bladon

or, if you know exactly what you wish to see please let us know.

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The very distinctive honey coloured stone indicates you are in "The Cotswolds". The Cotswold Hills stretch from the Warwickshire village of Ilmington down to the Roman City of Bath.

There are numerous market towns some we have covered in more detail below, others include: Painswick, Cirencester, Burford, Bibury, Winchcombe, Stroud, Cirencester, Malmesbury, all with their very own distinctive history and their fair share of historic buildings. The Market Hall in Chipping Campden, Arlington Row in Bibury and the Abbey at Malmesbury, to name just a few.

Pretty villages and hamlets set in the valleys of these rolling hills: Bourton-on-the-Water with it's Model Village and Birdland, Chipping Campden - ancient Northern Cotswold Wool Town, and many many more.

Whilst there are many guide books and tourist guides available describing the delights of these Cotswold Towns and villages, but to truly enjoy all they have to offer and to sample their quintessential quaintness, a tour is must!

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If you wish to escape from London for a few days, there is a direct rail link from London Paddington to Moreton in Marsh via Oxford. We can collect and transfer you to the hotel of your choice, or if you prefer we are happy to recommend hotels and guest houses in the area.

The White Hart Royal Hotel, Moreton in Marsh or Mill Dene House & Gardens in the village of Blockley. All local journeys are priced using the Cotswold District Council Taximeter.

Moreton in Marsh plays host to a local market held every Tuesday with about 200 stalls.

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The old wool market town with one of the most beautiful High Street left in the UK, including a Market Hall dating back to the 11th century. This historic town is one of the few unspoilt by time.

The main street curves proudly displaying its' historic buildings and is a must for visitors to the area. There are a number of interesting shops, tea shops and restaurants, other treasures include the Ernest Wilson Memorial Garden reflecting the work of Campden Botanist Ernest Wilson and of course the panoramic views from Dovers Hill.

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Stow-on-the-Wold - "...where the wind blows cold...", standing 700 feet above sea level this is indeed the case. This delightful and probably best known North Cotswold Market Town has an enormous market square, once home to massive annual fairs, where up to 20,000 livestock may have been traded.

The famous Cotswold honey coloured stone buildings steeped in history now provide an ideal stopping off point with time to visit the plethora of shops a fair number of which feature antiques. The village green still boasts a pair of wooden stocks!

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This beautiful Cotswold village is characterised by the river and the numerous low bridges over it. The River Windrush runs right through the middle of town providing a unique setting for the pubs, restaurants, shops and tea rooms.

The town can trace its' origins back through to Saxon and Roman times, although the oldest houses in the village date back to the 17th century.

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Stratford-upon-Avon, birthplace and one time home of William Shakespeare has much to offer the tourist and visitor.
There are 5 Shakespeare Properties to visit three in the town, Shakespeare's Birthplace, Nash's House and Hall's Croft and two slightly out of town, at Anne Hathaway's Cottage at Shottery and Mary Arden's House at Wilmcote.

In addition to these you can visit, the RSC Theatre, Bancroft Gardens, take a trip on the River Avon, visit the Butterfly Farm. or simply browse amongst the huge choice of shops and restaurants.

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Warwick is an historic county town with a wealth of places of interest for the visitor, the jewel in it's crown being a visit to historic Warwick Castle.

There are a number of other historic buildings and plenty of pubs, inns and restaurants offering meals, drinks and refreshments.

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For more information on Chipping Campden
For more information on Visiting the Cotswolds
For more information on Stratford upon Avon

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