Christmas in the Cotswolds

Enjoy Limitless festive cheer, discover the picturesque English countryside and pick up your gifts at a Christmas craft fayre on our disabled friendly Christmas in the Cotswolds tour.

Holiday Overview

With its rolling landscapes, charming villages and bustling market towns, the Cotswolds is the perfect destination for a Christmas holiday that will live long in the memory. Throughout the holiday, you'll be staying in a disabled specialist hotel in the idyllic Wye Valley. Boasting breathtaking views of the surrounding area, it's ideally situated for day trips that will see us visiting the region's famous honey-stone villages.

Of course, there will be plenty of festive fun, too. We'll spend time at Cheltenham's Christmas markets and enjoy an evening of holiday-themed entertainment that will ensure you're ready for Father Christmas' arrival on the 25th. As well as offering the opportunity to visit a tropical butterfly centre, Gloucester Cathedral & enjoy a traditional cream tea in stunning Bourton-on-the-Water and an afternoon exploring the historic streets of Gloucester.

Your disabled friendly Cotswolds hotel has been hand-picked by the Limitless Team for its superb location and excellent disabled facilities. A Limitless Travel representative will accompany the tour group throughout the holiday, providing assistance whenever required and ensuring you receive the support you need.

The Holiday

Marvel at the gothic grandeur of Gloucester Cathedral, enjoy a cream tea in Bourton-on-the-Water, experience a festive panto, and visit a tropical butterfly centre
Stay in fully accessible accommodation with a spectacular garden and more than 50 years of experience welcoming disabled guests
Travel via an accessible coach equipped with a hydraulic lift or ramp
Group support included as standard and provided by our experienced care team
Supplementary care packages available for travellers who require additional assistance
We'll also help to arrange any specialist equipment you need while on holiday
Every holiday led by a Limitless Tour Manager to ensure a problem-free trip

From booking your holiday to returning home after a wonderful trip, the Limitless Team is on-hand to provide you with the support you need. If you have any questions regarding the holiday, please don\'t hesitate to get in touch.

The Itinerary

Day 1 - Travel and Settling In

Your Christmas holiday begins! After boarding our accessible coach at one of the UK pick-up points, we’ll begin making our way to Cotswolds. Travellers in wheelchairs can choose to remain in their chair, which will be safely secured into place throughout the journey, or transfer to a standard seat. A warm welcome awaits you at your disabled specialist hotel in the Wye Valley. With more than 50 years of experience greeting guests with a wide range of requirements, you can rest assured that you’re in safe hands. Your hosts also know how to enjoy themselves and there will be plenty of festive cheer on your arrival. After checking-in, there’s a little time to explore your surroundings before a delicious three-course meal is served. Your hotel offers spectacular, panoramic views of the Wye Valley and will be decorated top to bottom in Christmassy bits, so don’t forget your Santa hats!

Day 2 - Butterfly Centre & Festive Panto

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On Day Two of your Christmas holiday, we'll visit a local tropical butterfly centre. Be careful they do like to fly around you may well end up with one settling on your head!

After this we will take you to a local festive panto for some Christmas cheer.

Day 3 - Cream Tea in Bourton-on-the-Water

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Day Three of your disabled friendly Cotswolds Christmas holiday includes a visit to the idyllic village of Bourton-on-the-Water. One of the most beautiful villages in the area, Bourton’s traditional stone cottages and peaceful atmosphere offer an excellent insight into why the Cotswolds is often ranked amongst the prettiest stretches of countryside in the UK. As well as taking time to explore the village’s streets and shops, we’ll also stop for a cream tea in one of its traditional tea rooms. Later, we’ll head back to the hotel, where a night of festive fun and a special someone awaits you...

Day 4 - Gloucester Cathedral

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Today, we’ll head to the historical town Gloucester and visit the cathedral, which was home to some famous films including Harry Potter. After some time to explore the museum there will be chance for some Christmas shopping in Gloucester.

Day 5 - Until Next Time

Today, your accessible Cotswolds Christmas tour comes to an end. After a hearty breakfast, our accessible coach will depart the hotel for our various UK drop-off locations. Relax, take in the views through the window and enjoy a little commentary from your Tour Manager. Now, all that’s left to do is say farewell to new friends and plan your next Limitless adventure!

Accommodation

Wye Valley Disabled Friendly Hotel

Your base for the duration of the holiday will be a converted chapel whose owners have more than 50 years of experience providing high-quality, accessible accommodation and are renowned for the warmth with which they welcome every guest. With a beautiful garden that boasts panoramic views of the Wye Valley, this is a truly special hotel that makes for a fantastic place to relax and unwind at the end of the day. Also, The Royal Forest of Dean is just a short drive away, offering beautiful woodlands to explore and take in.

Breakfast, dinner and evening entertainment
Complimentary tea and coffee on arrival
Meals made with fresh and local produce
Accessible and friendly
50 years of expertise
Three-star hotel
Wet-rooms available
Equipment hire
Large flowery garden
Panoramic views of the Wye Valley

Transport:

Luxury Wheelchair Accessible Coach

All of our vehicles are 100% accessible for wheelchair users and those with limited mobility. They are fitted with either a ramp or a hydraulic lift and wheelchairs can be clamped into place, so there's no need to transfer out of your wheelchair if that's where you're more comfortable. Travellers who do not use a wheelchair are also welcome to use the ramp or lift to access the coach.

Hydraulic lift or ramp.
Safety clamps to secure wheelchairs into place.
No need to transfer from your wheelchair.
Hold space for manual wheelchairs.

If travelling abroad, please refer to travel advice issued by the Foreign & Commonwealth Office.

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