Classic Cotswolds Activities

Ms DUTTON, 11/10/2021

Due to the hassle of covid restrictions and regulations we would have encountered in the three countries if going ahead with lake Constance cycling we decided to change it to Cotswold activities. I upgraded to an ebike as it was hillier and it was fab. TY cycles who supplied the bikes were amazing, they ensured the bikes fitted and the quality was excellent. Agent provided a great service. The route was beautiful although we encountered a few busy roads. Accommodation was lovely. Unfortunately the weather was rather stormy but we enjoyed ourselves despite this.

Mr HOLLIS, 21/08/2021

As previously with Headwater, the holiday was well organised. The staff were helpful, and the hotels very comfortable. The cycles were very good and the distances, for walking and cycling managable each day, taking you on pretty country routes with places to visit along the way. A thoroughly enjoyable holiday. Thank you.

Dr MONTE, 13/08/2021

We really enjoyed this multi activity cycling and walking holiday in the Cotswolds. We are in our late 50s and early 60s and found we could manage the cycling on normal bikes although two hills did defeat us requiring a short walk. We were very lucky to have booked our evenings meals beforehand since the restaurants were fully booked at the time of our stay. Headwater did recommend that we do this and we were very glad that we did. We did find the 09:00 bag pick up a little early and a shock for us retirees but we soon got over it. Overall we had a marvellous time and are looking forward to our next cycling holiday in Norfolk with Headwater.

Mr MCLEAN, 25/07/2021

It was the first UK cycling holiday we have done and we missed the cycle paths and quiet roads of the continent. However it was as ‘off road’ as possible and cycling through the little Cotswold villages was lovely. The walks were lovely too. The accommodation was not all that great and we had to request a change of room in both the first two hotels. Overall it was a very enjoyable holiday.

Headwater response:
Thank you for your holiday review of the Cotswolds, we are pleased to learn that overall you enjoyed your holiday in the UK with us.
We are disappointed to learn that on two occasions you had to request a change of room, we tried to call you earlier on your landline to establish the reasons for your disappointment, please be assured as a company we cannot afford to let our high standards of accommodation slip and your feedback is invaluable to us.
We very much look forward to arranging a holiday in the future for you on the continent.
Headwater Customer Service Team

Mr HAINES, 19/07/2021

We negotiated a walking and cycling itinerary in the Cotswolds from 2nd to 13th July which was excellent. We walked 50 miles and cycled 60 which was a good effort from two 69 year old! All the arrangements worked well, accommodation was well chosen as always, the bikes were excellent. We found the laminated cycle maps and instructions very helpful, and on the walks we only got lost once! We tried to use the apps as well, dropped my phone and smashed the glass! OS Maps suit us better!

Many thanks again to Headwater and Hikes and Bikes for providing us with another memorable holiday. We hope to book again in our 70th year but may succumb to an ease for the hills!

Mrs FRAME, 29/06/2021

This was a well organised trip with easy to follow directions .

THORP, 28/06/2021

An excellent holiday, well organized and good travel directions. The hotel accommodation was excellent apart from The White Hart at Winchcombe which left a lot to be desired. The facilities were poor, the decor was tired and the establishment had a general unkept feel.

Headwater response:
Thank you for sharing your experience on our Cotswold holiday. We are really pleased to learn that you had an excellent time. Feedback is incredibly important to us and our Programme Manager and locally appointed agent has been made aware of your comments regarding The White Hart Inn, this enables us to make improvements in the future, we are truly sorry for any disappointment caused with this property.
Headwater Customer Service Team

Mrs BROWNING, 22/06/2021

The holiday was great due mainly to excellent weather. The accommodation was very mixed. The hire of ebike was very expensive.

Mr LANCASTER, 22/06/2021

COTSWOLDS GLORIOUS COUNTRYSIDE. CYCLING NOT EASY (I AM 77) THE WEATHER WAS GREAT WHILE WE WERE THERE