The Cotswolds – It goes without saying that the rolling hills, honey-coloured stone cottages and storybook villages of The Cotswolds are a photographer’s dream. Discover the perfect way to snap this special region, whether you’re an amateur with a smartphone or seasoned pro using your DSLR on these private photography tours.
One of the most beautiful villages in England is known as Bibury which should be your initial pitstop. Make sure you capture Arlington Row in the soft morning light - this iconic site of 17th-century weavers’ cottages is a photographer’s dream.
Next, head to Bourton-on-the-Water where stone bridges arch over the River Windrush reflecting on scenes of days gone by in a charming village.
Stow-on-the-Wold with its vast market squares and ancient architecture, Castle Combe wooing visitors to her medieval streets and riverside views. Upper and Lower Slaughter are two of the most beautiful teeny tiny villages in England, connected by a lovely footpath along the River Eye which is perfect for peaceful landscape shots.
Take a hike up to Broadway Tower for panoramic views that stretch across the countryside. Golden rape seed fields full of wild flowers are a fantastic pop of colouring for your portfolio during the spring and summer months. For Cotswolds Private Tours, visit https://cotswoldtour.co.uk/cotswolds-private-tours/
As the tour is private, they don’t rush from one location to another but you can linger and meander for times with certain atmospheric conditions and the best light, so that your visit meets the timelessness of the destination. If you’re in the Cotswolds, ensure your pictures embrace classic postcard shots, as there’s an Instagrammable stop round every corner!
