Valkyrie Chauffeurs Ltd

Valkyrie Chauffeurs: luxury chauffeured travel from Tewkesbury across the UK

Valkyrie Chauffeurs Ltd is a family-run chauffeur company whose main office sits in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, on the edge of the Cotswolds. The business was started by Nathan Bickerdyke in 2014 and describes itself as a locally licensed private hire operator delivering chauffeur car services throughout the Cotswolds and beyond. From its base near Cheltenham, bordering Worcestershire, Oxfordshire and Avon, it has built a network of recommended drivers across the United Kingdom.

The company states that it has completed more than 25,000 bookings, served over 2,780 customers and accumulated more than twelve years of experience. It reports that a high proportion of its work comes from repeat customers and word of mouth.

How the service is positioned

Valkyrie Chauffeurs draws an explicit distinction between taxi, private hire and chauffeur work, placing chauffeuring at the highest level of driver service. In its own presentation, that means luxury vehicles kept in immaculate condition and drivers who are fully suited and trained in chauffeur etiquette. The company promises a professional, discreet and trusted service on every journey.

The chauffeured fleet

The site lists two vehicle types, both Mercedes:

• Mercedes S-Class, latest generation model shape, a luxury saloon suitable for up to three adults.
• Mercedes V-Class Executive MPV, suitable for up to six passengers.

Chauffeured services offered

The company frames its work as bespoke provision for different travel needs, with the following among its most frequently requested services:

• Airport transfers to major and private airports and seaports throughout the UK.
• Event travel to and from sporting fixtures, concerts and theatre trips.
• Business travel, presented as comfortable and private space for work journeys.
• Cotswold tours, with routes tailored entirely to the customer.
• Wedding car services, covering both ceremony-day transport and pre-wedding journeys, plus vehicles for anniversaries, proms and birthdays.
• Bespoke itineraries for complicated or specific travel requirements.
• Driver-only service for customers who prefer to travel in their own vehicle.
• Gift vouchers for a chosen amount, redeemable at a time that suits the recipient.

Coverage and the operator network

Locally, the company serves Gloucestershire and the neighbouring counties of Worcestershire, Warwickshire, Oxfordshire, Wiltshire and Somerset. In 2020 it expanded its network to offer national chauffeured services, and it now states coverage throughout the UK, including London, Southampton, Manchester and Leeds. When its own vehicles are unavailable, it draws on a network of other private hire operators, which it says are recommended and hold valid operator, driver and vehicle licences. The stated aim is for the customer to deal with a single operator.

Customer feedback and partnerships

The testimonials published on the site describe a six-month period of regular use during a medical suspension of a driving licence, an airport journey praised for punctuality and communication, and a dinner trip in an S-Class. The company also reports a five-star recommendation rating. Separately, Valkyrie Chauffeurs states a partnership with Arlington & Row, a specialist in luxury holiday and vacation property in the Cotswolds.

Licensing and company details

The business operates under a Private Hire Operator Licence (PHO040) issued by Tewkesbury Borough Council. Its registered company number is 11243989 and its VAT number is 309384589.