Another gem hidden away in the hereford countryside. Visit their website and you can arrange a tour…read morearound the distillery to see how all of the chase spirits are made. Lovely little farm that they've put a lot of effort into presenting well and great distillery which you can walk around as part of the tour. The tour will take you from start to finish through the process and at the end you will end up in the open bar area round the back with great views out across the farm where you can try any of the drinks that you may desire. A great activity for a sunny afternoon in the countryside. Brilliant friendly staff and a great place to visit. The alcohol isn't too bad either ;)

There are very distinct turning points in everyone's life - and for me, Bath Botanical Gins was the…read moreofficial switch from me not really liking gin to me understanding, appreciating, and even falling in love with the stuff. Now I'm annoyed they're located thousands and thousands of miles away from me (as of now they do not ship internationally... sigh). I was looking to purchase locally-made alcohol to bring home with me (it's what I always do when I travel), and a local purveyor of adult beverages in Bath city centre told me there was "absolutely nothing made nearby". A quick internet search proved him wrong, so I took a lovely stroll into Widcombe (beyond Bath Spa, across the Halfpenny Bridge along the River Avon, down Claverton Street, up Prior Park Rd) to Bath Botanical Gin Distillery & Herbal Apothecary - which on the outside looks like something out of a fairy tale. It's a small place - just one room open to the public - but it's perfection in its simplicity. You can sample everything made as many times as you fancy (take a straw, dunk it in jar, suction some up with your thumb, sample, repeat [with a new clean straw]). And you're going to want to if, for no other reason, to compare the amazing complexities and flavor of everything made here. I believe it all started with No1 Gin, so be sure to try that (featuring a unique blend of 9 botanicals, steeped for 24 hours before distillation). All of the amazing fruit gins are also impressive, and when I was there they had literally just made rhubarb gin (as in the bottles didn't even have labels; and, it was one of the best gins I've ever had - mixed it with tonic and strawberry preserves... YUM). There are also herbal elixirs like - but not limited to - "White Willow" to help ease aching joints, "After Dinner" to aide in digestion, and "Below The Belt" for, um, energy boosts in men. I can't say enough good things about Bath Botanical Gins. Without a doubt, it is one of the best things to do when visiting the city. The walk is lovely, the gin is lovely, Widcombe is lovely (so stay and meander a bit). Absolutely worth a couple of hours!!! (Also - shout-out to the incredible woman [Sue] who owns and operates this distillery! She's extremely knowledgeable about her craft, is a qualified medical herbalist, and is all around an interesting, engaging, friendly, generous human being... hello from your friend in Maine! Come back and bike the coast again sometime!)

Relatively new distillery with an interesting story and delicious early product. Friendly and…read morequirky staff make the tour a memorial experience. TOAD, as it's lovingly called, offers a wide range of distilled spirits all based on an ancient the, brought back from the ages and grown with no intervention through entirely organic and biodynamic processes. The result is a unique grain that produces a rich, flavorful spirit. Even their single distilled vodka is unique and has chocolate and caramel flavors. I don't love vodka, but still brought home a bottle. Apparently I'm not alone, this bottle one the best vodka in the works and has been served at the Russian embassy! My favorite was the Distillers Edition Oxford The, which is just slightly too young to officially call a whisky, but just as delicious. I cannot wait until December when they bottle their first 3+ year old whisky. The staff was super friendly, and we really got a behind-the-scenes tour with plenty of free drinks. I can't wait to come back!!

Let me start by saying the Cotswolds are absolutely beautiful. Our guide Steve, went the extra…read moremile to make sure that we had a good time and answered all of our questions. Steve was the most knowledgeable since he lives in the village. He was personable and helpful. I would highly recommend this tour. I would recommend this tour to family and friends, and ask for Steve.

Our family recently completed a 2.5-day private tour of the Cotswolds with Dave, and we highly…read morerecommend him and the entire Go Cotswolds team! From initial outreach to planning/booking to the trip itself, our 8-person group had a fantastic time, and loved our experience in various villages of the North Cotswolds plus Castle Combe and Bath. Lisa was incredibly helpful throughout the planning process, helping us to shape a multi-day tour for our family. She was highly responsive and communicated clearly in answering our questions and helping us consider the options. Once we arrived in the Cotswolds, Dave provided an amazing experience for our multi-day tour. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and funny throughout the tour, and provided excellent advice on when to rearrange the itinerary to get us to popular spots before they were overrun with people. We greatly appreciated his expertise and flexibility in adjusting the plan as we went to let us spend more or less time in spots based on our preferences -- which, given our family, was necessary more than once, and a huge bonus to a private tour vs. public tour. The Go Cotswolds vehicle was roomy, comfortable, and well-air conditioned, a plus given that we arrived mid-heat wave. Our tour was the perfect way to explore this beautiful region for the first time. We can't wait to come back!

Excellent selection of good value wines, chosen to be different to mainstream retailers. Same for…read moretheir spirits (especially Whisky). Knowledgeable and helpful staff, led by manager Alan Nordberg. Just received a great review in Decanter's annual awards issue.

We had a delightful afternoon tea cruise (1.5 hours) that was not only scrumptious (best scones I…read morehad this trip), but the guide was quite hilarious. Back to the food for a moment: Finger sandwiches, scones, cake, and tea! AND they had gluten-free option available meaning my spouse could enjoy as well (I did order in advance, but same day). We had a lovely cruise on the river and enjoyed seeing the Christ Church meadows, all the rowing clubs, and going through the Iffley locks. Our boat could accommodate eight people (maybe ten?), so it was a cozy experience. It was the first thing we did when we arrived in Oxford and it was a delight!

This was a nice float down the river, but not much more than that. I was looking forward to…read morelearning more about...anything really. The river itself, the wildlife, the connection to classic literary works, etc. Instead, the guide seemed to have limited information and only spoke about licensing on the river, the poor conditions of many of the boats, and the names of the colleges associated with the rowing houses (only some, though). He admitted hadn't been living there long and didn't know very much. He also let one group member dominate the trip, and spent most of the time answering his questions, which were completely unrelated to the river and really only related to himself. The trip started late because we were waiting for a group of seven, which was annoying. We had literally run from the train station to be there on time. The tour therefore felt rushed and still got back late, which made us late for our next event. Overall, I would not recommend as it is not worth the cost.

This is a superb coach tour company. Great coaches with good staff to run them. I have been on…read moreseveral holidays including Austria and Paris and found them to be excellent value using top hotels. I would recommend them and would use them again.

|Just returned from a Mon - Fri break with Parrys to Redworth Hall Co Durham.A really…read more good midweek break with an excellent venue and a very comprehensive itinary. Can't understand why so few people went on this trip as it is as good as any that you will get with this company.It was up to there normal high class standards and well worth the money.Come on you Parrys people,get up to Redworth and enjoy. Garbo-