Cotswolds & Clarkson’s Farm Shop and Pub
The Cotswolds, a picturesque region in south-central England, is renowned for its charming countryside, rolling hills, and quaint stone-built villages. Designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it spans across six counties, including Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, and Warwickshire. The region features honey-coloured limestone cottages, historic market towns like Stow-on-the-Wold and Bourton-on-the-Water, and scenic walking trails. The Cotswolds is also home to grand estates, medieval churches, and beautiful gardens, offering a timeless glimpse into English rural life. Popular for its traditional pubs, antique shops, and artisan markets, the Cotswolds is a beloved destination for both locals and tourists alike.
Clarkson’s Farm know as Diddy Squat Farm, has become far more than a television series – it’s a refreshingly honest look at modern British farming. Set in the Cotswolds, the show follows Jeremy Clarkson as he grapples with unpredictable weather, stubborn machinery, livestock losses and endless regulations. What makes it compelling isn’t just the humour, but the way it highlights the real pressures faced by farmers today. Through trial, error and occasional chaos, the programme has helped bring rural issues into mainstream conversation, earning praise for balancing entertainment with genuine insight.
Extending that ethos beyond the screen, Clarkson’s pub, The Farmer’s Dog, reflects the same commitment to British agriculture. The pub is built around a simple principle: championing British produce. From locally sourced meat to home-grown vegetables and British-brewed beer, the menu is designed to support farmers and producers from across the country. There’s a deliberate rejection of imported ingredients, reinforcing the message that British food, when done well, needs no compromise.
Together, Clarkson’s Farm and The Farmer’s Dog celebrate rural life with all its challenges and rewards. They combine humour, tradition and practicality, offering both a spotlight on farming realities and a welcoming place to enjoy the results – good food, good drink and a strong sense of community.
Tour price: £795
Tour Agenda
| 07:30 | Pick up from your Hotel, Cruise Liner or Airport |
| 09:30 | Arrive at Diddly Squat Farm for some shopping and a coffee/beer |
| 10:30 | Leave Diddly Squat Farm and drive to Cotswolds |
| 11:00 | Arrive at Cotswolds where we will tour at least 5 separate Cotswolds Villages and have a Pub lunch at The Farmers Dog as seen on the TV programme Clarkson’s Farm. Availability permitting |
| 15:30 | Leave the Cotswolds and drive back to your Hotel, Cruise Liner or Airport |
| 17:30-18:00 | Estimated arrival time |
Important information to be aware of when organising your private tour
- Please use the calendar and reservation form on this web page to confirm that the dates you wish to Tour with us are available.
- We can pick you up from either your London Hotel, London Air B’N’B, Heathrow or Gatwick Airports and even Southampton Docks. Please let us know when communicating with us what pick up or drop off destination you require as it may affect the way in which we conduct the tour. please be aware that flight delays will impact the tour and we will do our best to ensure all sights are seen, however, should the delay be in excess of 1 hour this may cause problems later in the day.
- All Tour prices DO NOT INCLUDE the cost of entry into the sites that we are seeing. Once the date is agreed we will send you the relevant links to purchase your tickets in advance and at what time you should book them. Please follow the times we provide as our tours are very time sensitive, please purchase the tickets in advance. During peak season most destinations are sold out so ‘on the date purchases’ are not available.
- We will do our utmost to ensure that there is time allocated for food and drink, however, a sit down meal can sometimes not be facilitated if the timings are not suitable. We will happily advise you which tours can accommodate a sit down meal and are more than happy to book restaurants in advance should you wish us to do so.
- All vehicles are fitted with speaker systems to ensure that ALL passengers can hear the information provided by the Tour Guide.
- Should there be any destinations you wish to visit that are not on our list please do not hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to provide a tour that covers them The only restriction on this is time as our drivers are legally restricted as to how many hours a day they can drive for.