Christmas in the Cotswolds 2026
Wed 23 December - Sun 27 December 2026: A 5 Day Escorted Coach Holiday to Christmas in the Cotswolds with Jones Holidays, staying at Blunsdon House Hotel, Swindon
CHRISTMAS IN THE COTSWOLDS
23 – 27 December 2026
Wednesday – Sunday
5 Days
From £915
A wonderful Christmas experience in the Cotswolds, with festive cheer and a welcome like no other.
HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS
Stratford-upon-Avon | Entertainment | Scenic tour of the Cotswolds | Welcome drink | Christmas Dinner | Cream Tea | Bath
DAY ONE – Stratford-upon-Avon and Arrival
We depart from your home early morning, travelling south to the famous town of Stratford-upon-Avon arriving at around lunchtime. From there we'll proceed to the hotel arriving during the late afternoon, welcome tea/coffee & mince pies await you on arrival, with some time to relax before dinner, followed by entertainment.
DAY TWO– Christmas Eve and Cotswolds Tour
After a leisurely breakfast, we depart for a morning tour of the Cotswolds before returning to our hotel for a buffet lunch. Afternoon at leisure, perhaps make use of the superb leisure facilities including indoor pool. A welcome drinks reception before dinner, dinner is followed by entertainment.
Midnight communion is held at St Leonard’s Church, Blunsdon on 24th December. About ½ a mile walk from the hotel into the village – coffee available on return.
DAY THREE– Christmas Day
Full English breakfast this morning in preparation for a hearty Christmas lunch with all the trimmings and complimentary drink. This afternoon you may wish to walk off some of the calories with a stroll around the extensive grounds, dinner this evening will be buffet style, followed by entertainment.
DAY FOUR– Boxing Day and Bath
Morning excursion to the City of Bath, which is approx. an hour’s drive away, time to blow away the cobwebs before returning to our hotel for a Cream Tea, dinner this evening will be followed by entertainment.
DAY FIVE – Departure
This morning we depart after having a truly wonderful Christmas to begin our journey home, refreshment stops en route, arriving home late afternoon/early evening.
YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES
Luxury coach travel
Home pick-up
4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast
Porterage on arrival and departure
Dinner with coffee and full English breakfast each day
Tea/coffee & mince pies on arrival
Buffet lunch on Christmas Eve
Welcome drink reception before dinner on Christmas Eve
Midnight communion is held at St Leonard’s Church, Blunsdon on Christmas Eve.
Please note: The church is around a ½ mile walk from the hotel into the village, coffee will be provided on your return.
A Gift from Santa
Complimentary drink and four course Christmas Day lunch followed by tea/coffee
A photo opportunity with Santa on Christmas Day
Afternoon Cream Tea on Boxing Day
Entertainment each evening
Use of leisure facilities.
BLUNSDON HOUSE HOTEL, SWINDON
Once more we are delighted and proud to offer this marvellous 4-star hotel which is located on the outskirts of Swindon within its extensive grounds including Golf Course. Overall facilities are quite superb with leisure facilities, lounges, and bars. Bedrooms are very well appointed with TV, hairdryer, hospitality tray & ironing board. The location of the hotel is perfect for exploring the Cotswolds and the city of Bath.
YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES
Luxury coach travel
Home pick-up
4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast
Porterage on arrival and departure
Dinner with coffee and full English breakfast each day
Tea/coffee & mince pies on arrival
Buffet lunch on Christmas Eve
Welcome drink reception before dinner on Christmas Eve
Midnight communion is held at St Leonard’s Church, Blunsdon on Christmas Eve.
Please note: The church is around a ½ mile walk from the hotel into the village, coffee will be provided on your return.
A Gift from Santa
Complimentary drink and four course Christmas Day lunch followed by tea/coffee
A photo opportunity with Santa on Christmas Day
Afternoon Cream Tea on Boxing Day
Entertainment each evening
Use of leisure facilities.
BLUNSDON HOUSE HOTEL, SWINDON
Once more we are delighted and proud to offer this marvellous 4-star hotel which is located on the outskirts of Swindon within its extensive grounds including Golf Course. Overall facilities are quite superb with leisure facilities, lounges, and bars. Bedrooms are very well appointed with TV, hairdryer, hospitality tray & ironing board. The location of the hotel is perfect for exploring the Cotswolds and the city of Bath.
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DAYS |
TOUR DATE |
DEPARTS |
TERMS |
SUPPLEMENT |
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5 |
23 – 27 DEC 2026 |
WEDNESDAY |
£915 |
£134 SINGLE |
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JONES HOLIDAYS INSURANCE |
£38 |
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Rooms are allocated on a first come first served basis and are limited. If no single supplement applies this is limited to the tour single room allocation and therefore additional cost may apply. Prices displayed are per person unless otherwise stated. If door-to-door pick-up is included there may be additional charges for out of area. Itineraries and hotel inclusions may be subject to change. Seat numbers on the coach may be subject to change. Issues whilst on tour must be raised in the first instance with the driver. Covid-19 restrictions may apply. When making bookings you accept on behalf of yourself and your party the terms in our Trading Charter which can be found in our brochure, on our website at http://www.jonesholidays.co.uk/Jones-holidays-trading-charter, or a copy can be requested from our Sales office. If your holiday is more than 56 days from departure, we offer a 7-day cooling off period where a full refund will be offered from the date of the initial confirmation invoice (with the exception of flight holidays).
B=Breakfast Included, D=Dinner Included
DAY ONED
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We depart from your home early morning, travelling south to the famous town of Stratford-upon-Avon arriving at around lunchtime. From there we'll proceed to the hotel arriving during the late afternoon, welcome tea/coffee & mince pies await you on arrival, with some time to relax before dinner, followed by entertainment. |
DAY TWOB, D
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After a leisurely breakfast, we depart for a morning tour of the Cotswolds before returning to our hotel for a buffet lunch. Afternoon at leisure, perhaps make use of the superb leisure facilities including indoor pool. A welcome drinks reception before dinner, dinner is followed by entertainment. |
DAY THREEB, D
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Full English breakfast this morning in preparation for a hearty Christmas lunch with all the trimmings and complimentary drink. This afternoon you may wish to walk off some of the calories with a stroll around the extensive grounds, dinner this evening will be buffet style, followed by entertainment. |
DAY FOURB, D
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Morning excursion to the City of Bath, which is approx. an hour's drive away, time to blow away the cobwebs before returning to our hotel for a Cream Tea, dinner this evening will be followed by entertainment. |
DAY FIVEB
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This morning we depart after having a truly wonderful Christmas to begin our journey home, refreshment stops en route, arriving home late afternoon/early evening. |
| Date | Duration | From price | Book now | Call back | Favourites |
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| 23 Dec 2026 | 5 Days | £915.00 | — | ★ |
Pick-up points
Find the closest pick up point to you for this trip
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bodelwyddan | Bodelwyddan, Marble Church |
| Broughton | Broughton, Broughton Layby on A5104 |
| Chester, (Holiday Inn) | Chester, Holiday Inn South - Layby Outside |
| Chirk | Chirk, Moreton Park Garden Centre |
| Colwyn Bay | Colwyn Bay, Railway Station |
| Holywell | Holywell, Bus Station |
| Llandudno Junction | Llandudno Junction, Train Station Car Park |
Home pick-ups
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