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John Martin
Coach Holidays
2021
For bookings call: 01761 417629
PAGE DATE DESTINATION DAYS
PREMIER HOLIDAYS – CONTINENTAL
4/5 20 - 24 April Keukenhof Gardens - Rail & Sail, Holland 5
6/7 10 - 17 July The Spectacular French Alps & its Picturesque Villages 8
8/9 11 - 18 September A Taste of Italy & Lake Garda 8
10 13 - 16 December Valkenburg & Maastricht Christmas Markets 4
UK & IRELAND HOLIDAYS
11 18 - 22 January Sussex by the Sea 5
12 22 - 25 January Warner's Entertainment Break Sinah Warren, Hampshire 4
13 25 - 29 January South Devon Explorer 5
14 28 February - 4 March Llandudno Landlover's Cruise 5
15 12 - 15 March Paignton at the Palace Mother’s Day Weekend 4
16 15 - 19 March Warner’s in Cheshire 5
17 26 - 29 March Staffordshire’s Finest 4
18 2 - 5 April Easter in Babbacombe 4
19 2 - 5 April Easter on Isle of Wight 4
20 11 - 17 April Killarney & the Ring of Kerry 7
21 2 - 8 May Magnificent Scottish Highlands 7
22 3 - 7 May Warner’s Corton Coastal Village, Suffolk 5
23 10 May - 14 May Historic Houses & Gardens of Lincolnshire 5
24 24 - 28 May Cornish Delights 5
25 31 May - 4 June North Devon Explorer 5
26 10 - 14 June Serenity and Speed in the Home Counties 5
27 21 - 25 June Highlights of Snowdonia 5
28 4 - 8 July The Manx Experience - Isle of Man 5
29 19 - 23 July York and North York Moors Railway 5
30 25 - 31 July Scotland - Fort William & the Jacobite Railway 7
31 2 - 6 August Summer in Llandudno 5
32 12 - 16 August East Yorkshire Explorer 5
33 17 - 21 August Guernsey & the Isle of Sark 5
34 30 August - 3 September Out & About in the Lake District 5
35 27 September - 1 October Trains & Boats of Royal Norfolk 5
36 1 - 4 October Tales of Lancashire & Blackpool Illuminations 4
37 5 - 8 October Pennine Explorer 4
38 15 - 18 October Pembrokeshire Coast & Countryside 4
39 18 - 22 October Warner’s Bembridge Coast Hotel Isle of Wight 5
40 5 - 8 November Sights & Sounds of Liverpool 4
FESTIVE BREAKS
41 8 - 12 November Victorian Festivities on the Isle of Wight 5
42 28 - 29 November Waddesdon Manor Christmas Lights & Festive Oxford 2
43 13 - 17 November Tinsel & Turkey, Llandudno, North Wales 5
43 19 - 22 November Tinsel & Turkey, Great Yarmouth & The Thursford Christmas Spectacular 4
43 26 - 29 November Tinsel & Turkey, Eastbourne, Sussex 4
43 3 - 6 December Tinsel & Turkey, Babbacombe, Devon 4
2 For bookings please call 01761 417629
Welcome to our 2021 holiday brochure. John Martin
Coaches is a small friendly, professionally run family
lcom e business, who place an emphasis on excellent customer
We service, quality and value for money. Our attention to
detail and organisation along with our superbly
comfortable coaches make every
holiday memorable for the
right reasons.
We're looking forward to a full and exciting year of travel for 2021.
This year’s brochure includes many popular destinations, some with
a new twist and also some new holidays;
Bardolino on Lake Garda, Staffordshire, the
Home Counties and Lancashire & Blackpool.
John & Linda Tamblyn,
Judy & Martin Rawlings
How To Book Your Holiday
Please note at time of going to print some details could not be confirmed with hotels and other destinations.
1. Please ring 01761 417629 to check availability and reserve your seats.
2. Complete a booking form and send with your deposit of £60 per person to John Martin Coaches
Ltd, Radstock Rd, Midsomer Norton, Radstock BA3 2AA. Payment can be made by cash,
cheque or internet banking, please ask for more information.
3. A confirmation letter will be sent within 7 days of receipt of a completed booking form. This letter
will confirm your reservation, your seat number(s), special requirements and will also advise you
when the balance must be paid. A reminder will not be sent when the final balance is due.
Luggage labels and your detailed itinerary will be sent to you following receipt of your final
payment, approximately two weeks before your departure.
Please make sure you read our terms and conditions at the back of this brochure.
Please note it is not possible to bring walkers or folding wheelchairs on holidays outside
the UK or where ferry crossings are included.
HOLIDAY TRAVEL INSURANCE - For all overseas holidays you MUST have insurance and for all UK
holidays we highly recommend insurance, to cover medical, repatriation costs, personal injury, loss of
baggage and cancellation charges. You are free to choose your own insurance provider but you
may like to consider Coaching Insurance Consultants. Tel: 01494 783595. It is your responsibility
to inform us of the name of your provider and policy number before paying your final balance.
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Keukenhof Gardens -
Rail & Sail, Holland
Be captivated by a landscape of canals, tulips fields and
windmills!
Your Accommodation We stay at the picturesque town of VOLENDAM known for its traditional
colourful houses, drawbridges and a bustling harbour lined with seafood
The 3 star Art Hotel Spaander offers
vendors. The town’s ancient streets are a must-do, enjoy wandering
a mix of old world charm and modern
through the quarters of Doolhof and Oude Kom with their classic houses
facilities and is ideally situated in the
which have attracted artists throughout the centuries! There are also many
heart of Volendam beside the pretty
interesting museums to visit and learn of the culture of the area, including
harbour and overlooking Lake
an eel smoking museum and cheese factory.
Ijsselmeer. All rooms are en suite,
comfortably furnished with television, A visit to the KEUKENHOF GARDENS is a truly unique and unforgettable
telephone, hairdryer and Wi-Fi. The experience, it is said to be the most beautiful spring garden in the world!
hotel has a lift and an indoor Every autumn more than 7 million flower bulbs are planted to flower in
swimming pool. spring. The flower park covers 32 hectares and has 800 different varieties
of tulip. A stroll through the gardens takes you on a journey through
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u Keukenhof Gardens
magnificent flower displays, beautiful ponds, artwork and statue garden, Golden Triangle:
dotted around the gardens are pavilions, terraces and restaurants in which u Boat trip with tea/coffee/pie
to pause and admire your surroundings.
u Steam tram
RAIL & SAIL HOLLAND’S HISTORIC TRIANGLE! First enjoy a lovely
cruise across lake Ijsselmeer on board the Friesland, a museum ship! As Return Ferry:
u Overnight Harwich – Hook of
the boat sails from Enkhuizen to Medemblik coffee and apple pie will be
served. MEDEMBLIK is a lovely medieval city, one of the oldest in the Holland
area! Discover wonderful architecture and several museums including the u Outside lower bedded cabin
Dutch Steam Museum. A heritage railway runs from Medemblik to Hoorn u Outward – Breakfast
and this steam tram takes us on a nostalgic journey through beautiful u Return – Dinner & breakfast
countryside to the town of Hoorn.
u Complimentary tea/coffee on
HOORN is known as the ‘pearl of lake Ijsselmeer’, a charming little town
board
crammed full of history. Its heyday was in the 17th century when it was
one of the most important Dutch East India Company centres. It developed u Driver/courier throughout tour
into a very wealthy town and even today dozens of monuments, churches u All coach travel & excursions
and wonderful historical houses act as a reminder of its history.
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The Spectacular French
Your Accommodation Alps & its Picturesque
The 3 star Alpen Roc Hotel, nestled in
the mountains between Chamonix Villages
and Annecy, is in the centre of La
Clusaz, close to the main shopping Discover the fantastic scenery and beautiful mountain villages of
centre and cable car. The hotel is the French Alps! We stay at La Clusaz, a charming alpine
decorated in a wooden chalet style mountain resort.
throughout with panoramic views of LA CLUSAZ is a French ski resort which has not lost any of its small-
the mountains and village. All rooms village charm and is regarded by many as one of the most picturesque
are en suite, traditionally furnished mountain villages in France. It is typical of the Savoyard region with a
with television, hairdryer and safe. charming church and village square at its centre, from where the village
Other facilities include a sauna, steam fans out into three main shopping streets, each packed with wonderful
room, Jacuzzi and indoor swimming food shops, bars and restaurants.
pool. The hotel has Wi-Fi and a lift. The beautiful lakeside town of ANNECY is often described as the 'Venice
The 3 star Ibis Hotel Laon (1 night of the Alps', as you explore the charming canals and narrow streets, you
out & 1 night return) all rooms are en will see why. A GUIDED WALKING TOUR of the town gives an insight into
suite and comfortably furnished. The its fascinating history and a CIRCULAR CRUISE of the lake gives you time
hotel has Wi-Fi and a lift. to admire this charming town from a different perspective.
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Discover the chic mountain resort of CHAMONIX with the magnificent
Mont Blanc as its back drop! The town is dotted with a rich and diverse
architectural heritage where traditional and modern styles rub shoulders. HHH Price includes HHH
TRAIN DU MONTENVERS Board the famous little red train for a 20 u 7 nights dinner, bed & breakfast
minute journey climbing 1,000 metres to view the impressive Mer de
Glace. This rack and pinion railway climbs the mountain passing through
Alpen Roc Hotel:
forests, over viaducts and through tunnels cut through the rock. As the u Aperitif at 6pm each night
train takes its last bend into the high mountains a stunning panorama u 10am - 11pm unlimited soft
opens out before you with the glacier below! drinks, hot drinks, beer & wine
The MER DE GLACE (SEA OF ICE) is like a sea frozen in motion! From u Mid afternoon coffee & cake
the summit it is possible to descend via cable car for a closer look. each day
Set on the shores of Lake Geneva is YVOIRE, a pretty French lakeside Excursions
village that has hardly changed across the centuries. Discover the u Train du Montenvers
ramparts, the fortified gates and an impressive 14th century castle. The
u Guided walking tour of Annecy
village is awash with flowers climbing on the roofs, running along the
alleys and squares brightening up the wooden terraces. u Lake Annecy circular cruise
EVIAN-LES-BAINS, world famous for its mineral water, is set on the u Complimentary tea/coffee on
south shore of Lake Geneva. This pretty spa town has a quayside, beach coach
and many beautifully preserved buildings that date back to the late 18th u Driver & courier throughout tour
century including Palais Luminere, the Theatre and the Casino which u All coach travel & excursions
dominates the waterfront promenade.
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A Taste of Italy &
Your Accommodation
The 4 star Parc Hotel Gritti is situated
Lake Garda
Discover idyllic Lake Garda with its crystal clear waters,
close to the lake, surrounded by magnificent mountains and a shoreline peppered with towns and
beautiful grounds and gardens and is villages full of character and history.
only a 10 minute walk to the old
centre of Bardolino. The hotel has a This tour takes in some of Lake Garda’s most beautiful towns and
modern style and the feel and gastronomic gems!
facilities of a first class self-contained
holiday resort. Facilities here include; The delightful town of BARDOLINO is our home during our stay on Lake
a large outdoor swimming pool with Garda. Its located at the widest point of the lake and surrounded by gentle
sun terrace and pool bar, plus an hills covered in olive groves, grapevines and classic cypress trees. At its
indoor swimming pool, gym and centre is the old town with a blend of beautiful stone streets and pretty
fitness centre. All rooms are en suite buildings. A town square leads to the charming harbour and miles of
comfortably furnished with television lakeside promenade. From here its possible to take a ferry to the beautiful
and hairdryer, the hotel has a lift and historic walled town of Lazise.
Wi-Fi is available. The REDAELLI DE ZINIS VINEYARD has been owned by the same family
The 3 star Mercure Forbach Centre for eleven generations, producing wines, spumante and distilled drinks.
de Loisirs (1 night out & return) All The vineyards here are cultivated with total respect for traditional farming
rooms are en suite with air and do not use chemical or herbicidal products. Its here we can indulge in
conditioning, television, hairdryer some delicious wine-tasting and enjoy a visit to the cellars.
and tea/coffee facilities. The hotel has
SALO is a pretty lakeside town said to have the longest promenade on the
Wi-Fi and a lift.
whole of Lake Garda! The old town is small but attractive with charming
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streets full of tall, colourful houses. And at the busy Piazza Vittoria you can
watch the ferries arriving from the other towns around the lake. u 7 nights dinner, bed & breakfast
u Eurotunnel crossing
FRANTOIO MANESTRINI OLIVE GARDEN AND MILL - discover the
world of olive oil! Visit the beautiful olive groves and learn about olive Hotel Gritti:
cultivation. Then on to the oil mill! Here you’ll discover the various phases u Tea & Cake daily
involved in the production of oil with an informative commentary u Speciality Farewell Meal (x1
describing the milling techniques. Finally you’ll have an opportunity to night)
sample some olives, olive oil and wine. u Live music & entertainment
SIRMIONE is known as the jewel in Lake Garda’s crown! The town is set (some nights)
on a beautiful peninsula and is dominated by a thirteenth-century moated u Cantine Redaelli De Zinis
castle, from its ramparts and tower you have the most wonderful views of Vineyard/Wine tasting
the town and lake. Exploring is made easy as the historical centre is u Frantoio Manestrini Soiano -
pedestrianised, discover narrow winding lanes, lake views, a beach, pretty Olive Garden & Mill
souvenir shops and many restaurants.
u Trattoria da Arturo - authentic
Located in the hills of Lake Garda is TRATTORIA DA ARTURO an Italian lunch
authentic eatery owned by Fabio, a local farmer and landowner. Here we
u Complimentary tea/coffee on
experience an outstanding lunch; some of the best handmade pasta you
coach
will ever taste, ’bigoli al ragu’, superb grilled meats and homemade wine.
u Driver & courier throughout tour
Tourist tax is payable locally approx. €1.50pp per night
All coach travel & excursions
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Valkenburg
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Christmas Markets
A duo of Christmas Markets each with a charm and character all
Your Accommodation of their own.
VALKENBURG is an enchanting Dutch town that has a fairytale setting
The 3 star Walram Hotel, Valkenburg
with cobbled streets, charming shops, castle ruins and labyrinth of
is a modern hotel situated in a quiet
underground caves! It’s these ancient caves that make Valkenburg
square on the banks of the river ‘De
Christmas Market truly unique. Each year they are beautifully decorated
Geul’, within walking distance of the
with festive market stalls selling all kinds of traditional gifts, sweets, food
town centre. All rooms are en suite,
and drink. Whilst in the caves you can also see the impressive mural
spacious and comfortably furnished
paintings, sculptures and a unique 18th century chapel.
with television, telephone and
hairdryer. Leisure facilities include During the Christmas Market the castle ruins are also open, its Holland's
indoor pool, spa with sauna and only hilltop castle and you can wander from the Great Hall to the towers,
solarium. The hotel has Wi-Fi and a dungeons and old chapel.
lift. MAASTRICHT is a vibrant university city, distinguished by its medieval
architecture, cobbled old town and the Romanesque Basilica of St.
HHH Price includes HHH Servatius. During the festive season 'Magical Maastricht' comes to life
u 3 nights dinner, bed & breakfast with a wonderful decorated path of light through its historic old quarter,
linking squares and streets together. As you follow the path through the
u Eurotunnel crossing
picturesque city be mesmerised by glittering chandeliers at Plein 1992
u Complimentary tea/coffee on and Markt Squares, catch the reflections of the magically-lit St
coach Servaasbrug over the Maas river and enjoy a romantic moment beneath
u Driver & courier throughout tour the 200 mistletoe-shaped lamps adorning the trees! At the centre of all
u All coach travel & excursions the festivities is Vrijthof Square where you'll find a great many stalls selling
Christmas gifts, a Ferris wheel and ice-skating rink.
10 For bookings please call 01761 417629Sussex by the Sea
Monday 18 - Friday 22 January
5 days - £249 1/2
PRICE
Single supplement £46 bar each
evening
Cast-away those wintertime blues with a relaxing break on the beautiful
West Sussex coast.
We stay in the delightful village of FELPHAM, at its centre is a Norman parish church dedicated to St Mary
and Blakes Cottage, a Grade II listed building once owned by Felpham’s most famous resident poet William
Blake.
Excursions during this holiday will include:
BOGNOR REGIS is situated just along the promenade and surrounded by the tranquil beauty of the South
Downs and boasts 5 miles of golden sands.
PORTSMOUTH the dynamic and vibrant waterfront city, well known for its naval and maritime history.
CHICHESTER one of the best preserved Georgian cities in the UK, a compact city full of impressive
architecture. The city has played a key role of the affairs of Sussex since Roman times.
ARUNDEL’S history began in Roman and Saxon times as an inland port and important market town. The
skyline is dominated by the gothic Cathedral and majestic Arundel Castle, seat of The Dukes of Norfolk.
WORTHING is a traditional seaside town, one of the biggest on the South Coast with its own pier, Pavilion
Theatre and wide promenade.
The Best Western Beachcroft Hotel has a perfect seafront location Your holiday includes:
in the village of Felpham and prides itself on excellent food, good 4 4 nights dinner, bed &
service and a friendly welcoming atmosphere. breakfast
All rooms have been recently refurbished, are en suite, with television,
4 Hotel entertainment – 3 nights
telephone, Wi-Fi, hairdryer and tea/coffee facilities. Other facilities
include a lovely seaside garden with uninterrupted views of the sea 4 Half price bar each night 6pm
and an indoor swimming pool. The hotel does not have a lift but has a - 10pm (draught beer, draught
few ground floor rooms, other rooms are either on the first or second soft drinks, house wine)
floor. 4 All coach travel & excursions
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Sinah Warren, Hampshire
Friday 22 - Monday 25 January
4 days - £249
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Experience a Warner break where relaxation and entertainment are key. We stay at the coastal
resort of Sinah Warren, set on a beautiful shingle beach overlooking Langstone Harbour with
stunning landscaped gardens and views across the Solent.
Warner RE-MIXED entertainment will take place during your stay.
CHICHESTER is one of the best preserved Georgian cities in the UK, with its broad streets packed with listed
buildings and not forgetting the towering presence of Chichester Cathedral. The pedestrianised city centre is
enclosed within the ancient city walls, making Chichester compact and pleasant to explore on foot.
PORTSMOUTH is a dynamic and vibrant waterfront city packed with attractions. Proud of its naval and
maritime heritage, its home to the Historic Dockyard, the Emirate Spinnaker Tower and Gunwharf Quays. Old
Portsmouth, also known as Spice Island, is worth exploring with narrow streets and historic buildings.
The Sinah Warren Coastal Hotel is a modern, elegant hotel surrounded Your holiday includes:
by gorgeous gardens. It is situated on Hayling Island an exclusive inlet 4 3 nights dinner, bed &
reached by a causeway from the Hampshire coast. All rooms are en suite, breakfast
bright, airy and comfortable with television, telephone, tea/coffee
4 Hotel entertainment
facilities, hairdryer, iron/board and safe. The hotel has a leisure club with
indoor heated swimming pool, steam room, sauna and fully equipped 4 All coach travel &
fitness studio. There is a lift to all floors, Wi-Fi is available in public areas. excursions
12 For bookings please call 01761 417629South Devon Explorer
Monday 25 – Friday 29 January
5 days - £299
Single supplement - £46 NEW
Hotel
The landscape of SOUTH DEVON is the perfect backdrop for a relaxing escape with unspoilt coast and
countryside all around.
We stay in PAIGNTON, one of the jewels in the English Riviera’s crown with its long stretch of beautiful
beachfront, promenade, traditional pier and colourful beach huts. And at one end is the historic 18th century
harbour. This compact resort is easy to explore on foot with the town centre shops just a short walk away from
the seafront.
EXETER As Devon’s capital city Exeter perfectly combines its rich past with modern influences. It boasts an
array of historic architecture, including Roman ruins, the historical Guildhall and most notably the magnificent
St Peter's Cathedral which sits at the heart of the city and dominates the skyline.
DARTMOUTH The beautiful town of Dartmouth situated on the mouth of the River Dart is one of South Devon’s
most popular and enchanting towns boasting a scenic riverside location and historic streets. You have to go a
long way to find a town as charming!
The 3 star Redcliffe Hotel sits on the headland that divides the two Your holiday includes:
sandy beaches of Paignton & Preston and boasts the best position on 4 4 nights dinner, bed &
the English Riviera with a 400 metre waterfront. The restaurant prides breakfast
itself in offering a friendly and efficient service, the restaurant and
4 Hotel entertainment
lounge both have sea views. Redcliffe Leisure Club has an indoor pool,
Jacuzzi, steam room and sauna. All rooms are en suite with television, 4 Afternoon Tea Dance
tea/coffee facilities, hairdryer and telephone. The hotel has a lift to all 4 All coach travel &
floors and Wi-Fi. excursions
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Landlover's Cruise
Sunday 28 February - Thursday 4 March
5 days - £380
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Experience the atmosphere of a fantasy cruise on board the MV TYNEDALE, Your holiday
for the original land-based cruise. This popular holiday takes you around includes:
the world visiting a number of ports all whilst on board a “MAKE-BELIEVE 4 4 nights dinner,
CRUISE SHIP” bed & breakfast
Hong Kong Italy Egypt USA 4 Hotel
entertainment
Enjoy afternoon teas, themed dinners, cabaret entertainment every night, every night
deck games, late night buffets, plus much more - you won't be 4 Cocktail Party &
disappointed! Away from your fantasy cruise, board the coach for some Canapé Reception
local excursions exploring the beautiful NORTH WALES COUNTRYSIDE 4 Afternoon Deck
Games
The 3 star Tynedale Hotel is centrally located on Llandudno’s promenade. It is 4 Afternoon Tea
a modern, bright and welcoming hotel close to the beach, high street and pier. (3 days)
Rooms are light and airy with television, telephone, hairdryer, iron and tea/coffee 4 Late night buffets
facilities. The hotel has Wi-Fi and there is a lift to most rooms, some ground floor 4 All coach travel &
rooms are available. excursions
14 For bookings please call 01761 417629Paignton at the Palace
Mother’s Day Weekend
Friday 12 - Monday 15 March
4 days - £259
No Single supplement
We stay at the superb Palace Hotel in Paignton which commands a prime position overlooking the
seafront. The luxury Genesis Health Suite has a gym, large swimming pool, spa pool, sauna, steam
room, complimentary for hotel guests. Temple Beauty Rooms offer a full range of beauty treatments
from facials, massage, manicure and pedicures – charges apply.
PAIGNTON is a resort tucked away between Torquay and Brixham, it was once a small fishing village and has
an 18th century harbour that’s a real maritime gem! Paignton is also well known for its award-winning sandy
beaches, Victorian pier, pretty harbour, parks and gardens.
PAIGNTON & DARTMOUTH STEAM RAILWAY The scenery on this picturesque line is breathtaking – from
Paignton along the spectacular English Riviera Geopark coastline, through the pretty stations of Goodrington
and Churston, then on through the wooded slopes of Long Wood bordering the Dart Estuary to Greenway Halt,
Dame Agatha Christie’s estate and on to Kingswear. From here you board a foot ferry across the river Dart to
the historic town of Dartmouth; home to Britannia Royal Naval College, Bayards cove and Dartmouth Castle.
The 3 star Palace Hotel is one of Paignton’s finest Your holiday includes:
hotels boasting a prime seafront position with fantastic 4 3 nights dinner, bed & breakfast
views across Torbay. It provides a blend of luxury and
4 Hotel entertainment
service with a modern and stylish interior. There is also
a health club and indoor pool. All rooms are en suite, 4 Paignton/Dartmouth Steam Railway
comfortably furnished with television, hairdryer, 4 Cream Tea
tea/coffee facilities and trouser press. The hotel has free 4 All coach travel & excursions
Wi-Fi and a lift to all floors.
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Warner’s in Cheshire
YOUR HOTEL Enjoy a relaxing country getaway staying at Alvaston Hall a
beautiful Grade II listed half-timbered Victorian country house
The 4 star Alvaston Hall Hotel is a surrounded by gorgeous gardens.
Grade II listed half-timbered Victorian A Warner’s hotel leisure activities and entertainment are second to none!
country house set in gorgeous gardens. Here you’ll find a 9 hole golf course, croquet lawn, archery, rifle
All rooms are en suite, modern and shooting, bowls and fencing. Also experience singing and dance
stylishly furnished with television, workshops, yoga or self-guided walks. At the Leisure Club, there is an
telephone, hairdryer, iron/board, safe indoor pool, spa pool, sauna and steam room and the Salon Spa offers
and tea/coffee facilities. The hotel has an array of treatments (extra cost).
Wi-Fi and there is a lift. At the heart of the hotel is the impressive cabaret Grove Restaurant,
entertainment during this break has an Irish flavour with one of the UK’s
premier fun-packed party showbands ‘Meet the Flanagans’ playing a
YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES
selection of Irish, rock, blue grass, classic and current pop.
4 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast NANTWICH is a medieval market town set on the edge of the River
4 Hotel entertainment Weaver and is famous for the medieval timbered buildings dotted
around the town.
4 Extensive hotel leisure facilities
CHESTER is arguably the richest city in Britain for archaeological and
4 Anderton Boat Lift & Cruise architectural treasures; it has the most complete city walls, the oldest
4 All coach travel & excursions racecourse and the largest Roman Amphitheatre in Britain, plus a 1000
year old Cathedral with Europe's finest example of medieval carvings -
and of course the one and only 700 year old half-timbered Rows, where
shopping is a double delight.
ANDERTON BOAT LIFT This award-winning attraction has earnt its
nickname of Cathedral of the Canals and is one of the 'Seven Wonders
of the Waterways'. From a glass topped boat enjoy a trip with lively
commentary and learn of the history and mechanics of the oldest
working boat lift in the world. This masterpiece of Victorian engineering
lifts canal boats 50 feet from the River Weaver Navigation to the Trent &
Mersey Canal. Also included is a cruise on the River Weaver.
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Friday 26 - Monday 29 March 4 Days £359
Single supplement £102
Staffordshire’s Finest
YOUR HOTEL Discover the historic county of Staffordshire, home of the
‘Potteries’, Shugborough Hall and the National Memorial
The 4 star BW Plus Stoke on Trent Arboretum. The county is also famous for its Staffordshire
DoubleTree by Hilton is a modern Oatcakes and where Marmite originated!
hotel set in a quiet location near the city
centre. It has a spacious lounge bar SHUGBOROUGH ESTATE described as a Staffordshire paradise, has
area, restaurant and garden. All rooms been home to the Anson family since 1624. Explore sweeping parkland,
are en suite, comfortably furnished with ancient woodland, formal and walled gardens and a landscape peppered
television, telephone, hairdryer, with monuments. The beautiful Georgian mansion is full of wonderful
iron/board and tea/coffee facilities. Other treasures, enter a world of glamour and royalty before experiencing life
facilities include a gym, indoor pool and ‘below stairs’ in the servant’s quarters.
spa pool. The hotel does not have any STOKE-ON-TRENT nicknamed The Potteries, is historically renowned for
ground floor bedrooms, rooms on the its pottery industry and many of the high-quality manufacturers of
first floor are accessed by stairs only. pottery still have headquarters in the area including Spode, Wedgwood
Bedrooms on the second, third and and Royal Doulton with numerous factory shops in the city.
fourth floors are accessed by lift and POTTERIES MUSEUM & ART GALLERY is home to diverse displays of
stairs. The hotel has Wi-FI. art, local history and the world’s greatest collection of Staffordshire
YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES ceramics. Also see the ‘Staffordshire Hoard’, the largest hoard of Anglo-
Saxon gold and silver metalwork yet found. It consists of over 3,500
4 3 nights dinner, bed & breakfast items; over 5kg of gold, over 1kg of silver and 3,500 pieces of garnet
4 Shugborough Estate cloisonné jewellery.
4 Potteries Museum & Art Gallery NATIONAL MEMORIAL ARBORETUM - WHERE OUR NATION
REMEMBERS! The Arboretum is an evolving, maturing woodland
4 National Memorial Arboretum landscape featuring 30,000 trees and a collection of over 350
4 All coach travel & excursions memorials. The 150-acre site is a living, growing tribute to those who
have served and continue to serve our country including the Armed
Forces and civil services. The Millennium Chapel of Peace and
Forgiveness is the only place in the country where the Act of
Remembrance is observed daily at 11 am.
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Single supplement £15
Easter in Babbacombe
YOUR HOTEL This Easter escape to the unspoilt South Devon coast the perfect
backdrop for a relaxing break. We stay at the delightful resort of
The 3 star Babbacombe Hotel Babbacombe, affectionately known as 'the jewel in the crown
commands a superb position overlooking of the English Riviera'.
the sea and is only a few seconds walk
from the Cliff Railway. Enjoy lovely views BABBACOMBE is a charming character-full village, set high on a red
over Lyme Bay from its Chandelier sandstone cliff with picturesque views of Oddicombe and Babbacombe's
Restaurant, large lounge and bar. All golden sandy beaches. The cliff railway is one of the few original
rooms are en suite with television, working funicular railways still in existence today. Enjoy the wonderful
tea/coffee facilities and hairdryer. The views as the railway travels down to the beach where you will discover a
hotel has a lift and there is free Wi-Fi small pier and genteel seafront. Other attractions include a theatre and
available in the lounge areas. a model village which features thousands of miniature buildings
encapsulating the essence of all things British!
TEIGNMOUTH is a stunning coastal town situated on the edge of the
YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES River Teign and is surrounded by beautiful Devon countryside. The town
4 3 nights dinner, bed & breakfast itself has wonderful Georgian buildings and a bustling centre with a
(Sunday night is a light buffet variety of independent shops. Teignmouth has a rich history and has
dinner) been an active trading port for more than 100 years. Discover the
harbour with its colourful fishing boats, the long sandy beach,
4 Tea/coffee & hot-cross buns on promenade and pier.
arrival DAWLISH is a traditional seaside town with a wonderful golden sandy
4 Easter Sunday Lunch beach on its doorstep. This charming town has a whole host of
4 2 nights hotel entertainment amusements and shops all surrounding the Lawn and Brook which is its
4 All coach travel & excursions centrepiece. This is also where you’ll see the black swans that have
been here since the early 1900’s.
18 For bookings please call 01761 417629Friday 2 - Monday 5 April 4 Days £299
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Easter on Isle of Wight
YOUR HOTEL A short hop and a skip across the Solent is the Isle of Wight,
said to be the inspiration for Lewis Carol to write his magical
The 3 star Trouville Hotel, Sandown story Alice in Wonderland. Here you’ll discover exceptional
is ideally located right on the seafront scenery of the high downs, soaring cliffs, long sandy beaches
with panoramic views over the sweep of fringed by farms and forestland, fishing villages and bustling
Sandown and Shanklin Bay. Both the resorts.
restaurant and lounge area have SANDOWN sits on the southern coast of the island in a beautiful,
wonderful sea views and the hotel prides sheltered bay. This bustling resort is a firm favourite with all who visit
itself on excellent service. All rooms are with its esplanade, seaside cafes, souvenir shops, traditional pleasure
en suite, comfortably furnished with pier and its long stretch of golden sandy beach, its one of the most
television, telephone, hairdryer and recognisable beach fronts on the island.
tea/coffee facilities. The hotel has Wi-Fi ISLAND TOUR The island measures 23 miles by 13 miles and is
and a lift. peppered with picturesque villages and bustling small towns. From the
YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES comfort of our coach enjoy stunning coastal and countryside views as
we explore the island. Discover the picture postcard side of the island,
4 3 nights dinner, bed & breakfast quintessentially English thatched cottages, towering chalk cliffs, and
4 Ferry crossing golden sandy beaches.
4 Hotel entertainment OSBORNE HOUSE is the palatial former holiday home of Queen Victoria
and Prince Albert. Step inside to explore the sumptuous ground floor
4 Osborne House
State Rooms, the stunning Indian décor of the Dunbar Room and the
4 All coach travel & excursions Private Apartments including the Queen’s bedroom, nursery rooms and
royal bathrooms. Outside discover the Swiss Cottage, a chalet built for
the royal children, the Victorian Walled Garden and garden terraces with
stunning views across the Solent that reminded Prince Albert of the Bay
of Naples.
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Special
Sunday 11 - Saturday 17 April 7 Days £589
Single supplement £132
Killarney & the Ring of Kerry
YOUR HOTEL Discover the southwest coast of Ireland where sand beaches dot
the coast and rocky outcrops fall into the wild Atlantic below,
The 4 star Killarney Towers, (4 nights) where sheltered bays, quaint fishing villages and breathtaking
is a superb hotel situated in the heart of landscapes create a magical vision.
Killarney. Leisure facilities include; an
indoor pool, sauna, steam room and KILLARNEY is a vibrant little town located at the Gateway to the
gym. Wi-Fi is available at the hotel. National Park. It’s a joy to wander around its colourful shops, art
The 3 star Dooleys Hotel, Waterford galleries, elegant boutiques and lively pubs.
& Maldron Hotel, Wexford (first & last Experience the fun of a traditional JAUNTING CAR RIDE through the
night). Killarney National Park, operated by the Tangney family for over 200
All hotels have a lift and rooms are years! Take pleasure in a peaceful LAKE CRUISE on the tranquil waters
en suite with television, telephone, of Lough Leane, the largest of Killarney’s three lakes.
hairdryer and tea/coffee facilities. The RING OF KERRY is one of Europe’s greatest scenic drives! A
circular route around the edge of the Iveragh Peninsula passing rugged
YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES sandstone hills, lush sub-tropical vegetation and countless mountain
4 6 nights dinner, bed & breakfast and coastal views. The route overlooks Dingle Bay to the north, the
open Atlantic to the west and the sheltered waters of Kenmare Bay to
4 Live entertainment - the south, inland are the purple hills of Macgillycuddy’s Reeks.
O’Donoghue’s Bar MUCKROSS HOUSE & GARDENS are set within Killarney National Park,
4 Jaunting Car Ride overlooking the stunning Muckross Lake. The house is a magnificent
4 Lake Cruise Victorian mansion elegantly furnished portraying the lifestyle of the
4 Muckross House & Gardens landed gentry, while downstairs in the basement you can experience the
working conditions of the servants. Outside the beautiful gardens are
4 Ferry Fishguard - Rosslare renowned world-wide for their plant collections and especially azaleas
4 All coach travel & excursions and rhododendrons.
KENMARE is a picturesque town cradled in the heart of Kenmare Bay, it
has a bustling high street which is typically Irish with a multitude of
colourful buildings.
20 For bookings please call 01761 417629Sunday 2 – Saturday 8 May 7 Days £699
Single supplement £147
Magnificent Scottish Highlands
YOUR HOTEL The Scottish Highlands really is the Scotland of your
imagination. Think big skies, majestic mountains, mysterious
The 3 star Priory Hotel, Beauly is an lochs, stunning coastline and some of the most beautiful and
attractive and traditional hotel romantic castles in the world, left behind from the region’s
modernised to a high standard with a turbulent history.
lovely restaurant that has a good
reputation. All rooms are en suite with
BEAULY is thought to have been named by Mary Queen of Scots as
television, hairdryer and tea/coffeewhen she first saw the village, she exclaimed, ‘C’est un beau lieu’,
facilities. The hotel has a lift and Wi-Fi is
meaning beautiful place. Today Beauly is a thriving, bustling village full
available. of character sitting alongside one of Scotland’s most renowned salmon
Overnight out and return fishing streams.
The 3 star Gretna Hall Hotel, GretnaDUNROBIN CASTLE, known as the jewel in the crown of the Highlands
Green. All rooms are en suite with and has been home to the Dukes and Earls of Sutherland since the 13th
television, hairdryer and tea/coffeecentury! Perched high on a terrace above the walled gardens with
facilities. The hotel has a lift and Wi-Fi
fairytale spires and turrets, it’s the most northerly of Scotland’s great
is available. houses and one of the largest.
INVEREWE GARDENS are perched on a remote peninsula on the edge
YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES
of Loch Ewe. They were created out of bare rock by Osgood Mackenzie
4 6 nights dinner, bed & breakfast in 1862. Now these lush tropical gardens are one of Scotland’s most
4 Dunrobin Castle popular, full of colourful exotic plants from around the world.
Enjoy a STUNNING SCENIC DRIVE with spectacular vistas, passing Loch
4 Inverewe Gardens
Maree, Gruinard Bay and the famous Corrieshalloch Gorge. The gorge is
4 Beauly/Kyle of Lochalsh Train Ride a National Nature Reserve, a deep tree-lined chasm rich in flora and
4 All coach travel & excursions fauna.
BEAULY – KYLE OF LOCHALSH TRAIN JOURNEY, this railway was built
in 1897 to improve public transport to the north-west of Scotland. From
Beauly station the train meanders through some truly magnificent and
dramatic scenery to the Kyle of Lochalsh, where the line ends at the
water’s edge.
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Warner’s Corton
Coastal Village, Suffolk
Warner’s Corton Coastal Village is situated in the beautiful
YOUR HOTEL
county of Suffolk with a lovely beach location full of traditional
The 3 star Corton Coastal Village is seaside charm.
full of traditional seaside charm which Chalets and lodges are arranged around pleasant gardens with some
has been reflected in the decor of its overlooking the beach. As you would expect from Warner’s there are a
pretty chalets, suites and garden lodges. wide range of activities available, including Archery, Rifle Shooting,
All rooms are en suite with comfy chairs, Putting, Games Room, Boules, Crazy Golf and Table Tennis. The Leisure
television, telephone, hairdryer, Club has an indoor pool, sauna and steam room.
iron/board and tea/coffee facilities. There The entertainment theme during your stay is ‘REMIXED’ featuring
is a Leisure Club with heated swimming visiting acts such as a vocalist, band or comedy act, ballroom, party
pool, steam room and sauna. The hotel dancing and leisure activities.
has Wi-Fi. SOUTHWOLD is a charming Suffolk seaside town that is almost an
island being surrounded by North Sea to the east, the River Blyth and
Southwold harbour to the southwest and Buss Creek to the north.
YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES Lookout for the working lighthouse, award winning pier, busy harbour,
4 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast cliff top cannons and pretty beach huts, all making Southwold a
quintessentially English resort town.
4 Hotel entertainment
GREAT YARMOUTH is East Anglia's premier resort, its a traditional
4 Hotel leisure facilities seaside town with a long sandy beach, a pier, wonderful flat promenade,
4 Broads Cruise harbour and bustling town centre. Great Yarmouth has a notable
4 All coach travel & excursions maritime heritage, the port was once the hub of the herring industry.
Other attractions include; the award-winning Time & Tide Museum,
Great Yarmouth Minster and the unique Row houses.
Enjoy a BROADS CRUISE on the Southern Comfort double-deck paddle
boat, from the beautiful village of Horning, along the River Bure through
the village and out to Ranworth Broad, passing lovely old thatched
houses, windmills and Norfolk reed beds.
WROXHAM BARNS is one of Norfolk’s award-winning attractions where
you’ll find a working art and crafts centre, where craftsmen demonstrate
their skills in stained glass, pottery, wood crafts and real Norfolk cider!
22 For bookings please call 01761 417629Monday 10 May - Friday 14 May 5 Days £399
Single supplement £77
Historic Houses
& Gardens of Lincolnshire
YOUR HOTEL Lincolnshire, a county of contrasts from a stunning coastline,
rolling countryside to ancient towns and grand historic houses.
The 3 star Olde Barn Hotel, Grantham, BURGHLEY HOUSE is a a stunning Tudor mansion built by Queen
is a charming rustic hotel set in beautiful Elizabeth I’s Lord High Treasurer! This palatial Elizabethan house is still a
countryside in the heart of England. The much loved family home, inviting you to explore dramatic state rooms,
hotel prides itself on its atmospheric historic paintings and ceramics.
restaurant, contemporary bar and STAMFORD, a beautiful town captured in time! With over 600 listed
comfortable lounge. All rooms are en buildings of mellow limestone and five medieval churches.
suite, tastefully decorated and have What better way to relax and unwind than with a cruise around
telephone, television, hairdryer and RUTLAND WATER, a large, horseshoe-shaped reservoir set within
tea/coffee facilities. The hotel has an 3,000 acres of beautiful English countryside. Its the largest artificial lake
indoor pool, fitness centre and health in Europe, home to several breeding pairs of ospreys and located on the
studio, also Wi-Fi and a lift. borders of Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire and Leicestershire.
Lovingly described as ‘a theme park for gardeners’ BARNSDALE
YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES GARDENS covers eight acres and has 38 eight individual gardens to
4 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast explore. These exciting gardens will energise the keen gardener and
inspire the armchair gardener, discover well-stocked gardens with a
4 Burghley House range of styles, practical concepts and planting schemes.
4 Doddington Hall DODDINGTON HALL is a superb Elizabethan manor which has never
4 Cruise on Rutland Water been sold or cleared out since it was completed in 1600. It has many
4 All coach travel & excursions fascinating collections of furniture, weaponry, paintings and household
objects. The romantic gardens are said to be just as spectacular as the
house itself remaining faithful to its original Elizabethan layout.
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Monday 24 - Friday 28 May 5 Days £459
No single supplement
Cornish Delights
YOUR HOTEL The county of Cornwall is much loved for its dramatic coastline,
captivating fishing harbours, spectacular beaches and pounding
The 3 star Queens Hotel, Penzance is surf. And is famous for its fascinating smuggling history,
perfectly positioned overlooking the pirates, pasties and delicious cream teas.
picturesque Mounts Bay and only a short We stay at the ancient market town and port of PENZANCE, capital of
walk to the town centre. The hotel is the far west of Cornwall! Its also the most westerly major harbour on the
family run and prides itself on excellent English Channel and from here a ferry service operates to the Isles of
service and comfort. All rooms are en Scilly. The town overlooks beautiful Mounts Bay which is also the
suite, comfortably furnished with location of St Michael’s Mount that seems to hover over the water.
television and tea/coffee facilities. The Penzance has something for everyone from its terraces and historic
hotel has Wi-Fi and a lift. streets, inspiring galleries and high street shops to its inviting
promenade, beach and harbour.
ST IVES is set on the north coast of Cornwall, its a picturesque fishing
YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES
town built on a narrow peninsula fringed with four sandy beaches.
4 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast Radiating out from the idyllic harbour are a maze of quaint cobbled
4 Lands End – free entry streets lined with fishermen's cottages and tightly packed slate roofs. St
Ives has a rich artistic heritage, since the 1800's the town has been a
4 All coach travel & excursions
magnet for some of the world’s greatest painters, sculptors and
ceramists. Its still the same today with numerous galleries lining it
cobbled streets.
LANDS END is a world famous, legendary Cornish destination that has
inspired people since ancient Greek times when it was referred to as
‘Belerion’ – Place of the Sun. Its one of Britain’s best loved landmarks,
famous for its beautiful scenery and unique location - the most western
point of Cornwall. There are magnificent granite cliffs with cliff top trails,
the Longships Lighthouse, the famous ‘signpost’ and breathtaking views
from the First and Last Point, even the Isles of Scilly may be visible on
clear sunny days. There is also a shopping village, restaurant and cafés.
24 For bookings please call 01761 417629NEW
Monday 31 May – Friday 4 June 5 Days £409
No single supplement
North Devon Explorer
YOUR HOTEL The North Devon coast is known for its dramatic cliffs, wild
seas and beautiful sandy beaches. We stay at the picturesque
The Carlton Hotel, Ilfracombe is a harbour town of Ilfracombe ideally situated for exploring
charming boutique hotel set right in the the area.
heart of Ilfracombe. The hotel has been
restored to a high standard over the last ILFRACOMBE is a busy fishing port and delightful seaside town. It is
few years and the restaurant prides itself steeped in maritime history which can be seen with its hotchpotch of
on serving high quality local produce. All cottages, workshops and inns found around the harbour area. Unique to
rooms are en suite, comfortably Ilfracombe are the hand carved tunnels leading to sheltered beaches
furnished with television, hairdryer and and the tidal Victorian bathing pool. The town has a growing reputation
tea/coffee facilities. The hotel has Wi-Fi as the culinary and cultural hub of North Devon, renowned for Damien
and a lift. Hurst's 20m high statue Verity and a collection of art galleries and on
'foodie' Fore Street there are many restaurants with high-quality menus.
YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES RHS ROSEMOOR is spread across 65 acres within a dramatic wooded
4 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast valley and its native trees and wildflowers are a haven for wildlife! The
original garden was created by Lady Anne Berry and is a true plants-
4 RHS Rosemoor
man's garden, with formal ornamental areas, shrubs, roses, perennials
4 Hotel entertainment 2 nights and bulbs. Highlights include a Cottage, Stone, Hot, Fruit & Vegetable
4 All coach travel & excursions Gardens as well as a Woodland Garden and Stream & Rock Gully.
BIDEFORD is an attractive town on the west bank of the River Torridge,
where the old road has an impressive stone arched bridge that dates
back to the 16th century when Bideford was Britain’s third largest port.
Today, the town is a thriving shopping centre with the historic Pannier
Market and many shops scattered amongst the narrow back streets and
alleyways that lead up from the quay and river. The tree-lined quay still
bustles with fishing, cargo and pleasure boats.
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Single supplement £130
Serenity and Speed NEW
lots
in the Home Counties included
YOUR HOTEL A unique opportunity to discover a King’s Palace, a Prime
Minister’s country home, Britain’s finest ornamental garden and
The 4 star Crowne Plaza Marlow is a the birthplace of British motorsport and aviation!
modern hotel with a stunning lakeside
location set in 5 acres of beautiful HUGHENDEN, once the country home of the Victorian Prime Minister
countryside. All rooms are en suite, Benjamin Disraeli offers a vivid insight into his charismatic personality
comfortably furnished with television, and colourful private life. There’s an extraordinary collection of personal
telephone, hairdryer, iron/board and memorabilia, a secret wartime past in the War Room - Hughenden was
tea/coffee facilities. Other facilities high on Hitler’s hit list. Outside the formal garden has been recreated
include a gym, indoor pool and spa pool. using the original designs of Mary Anne Disraeli.
The hotel does not have any ground floor SAVILL GARDEN is Britain’s finest ornamental garden, a wonderful
bedrooms, rooms on the first floor are tranquil place to discover rare plants from around the world. Discover 35
accessed by stairs only. Bedrooms on acres of interconnected gardens including the Hidden Garden; Spring
the second, third and fourth floors are Wood; New Zealand Garden, the Glades and Summer Gardens.
accessed by lift and stairs. The hotel has BROOKLANDS MUSEUM is the birthplace of British motorsport &
Wi-Fi. aviation and home to Concorde. Opened in 1907, Brooklands is steeped
in history and has spawned many great drivers, aviators and engineers.
YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES It has numerous highlights including the Brooklands Aircraft Factory, the
Concorde Experience and, for the brave-hearted, the F1 Simulator.
4 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast HAMPTON COURT PALACE is a jewel amongst English palaces.
4 Hughenden Highlights include the vast Tudor kitchens, the Great Hall and sumptuous
4 Savill Garden state and private apartments. Surrounded by beautiful gardens featuring
4 Hampton Court Palace parterres and fountains, the palace is also home to the world’s oldest
maze, planted over 300 years ago.
4 Thames Cruise THAMES CRUISE Enjoy a short cruise from Richmond upon Thames to
4 All coach travel & excursions Kingston upon Thames with Turks Cruises in one of their eye-catching
boats. As the river twists and turns look out for Ham House and Marble
Hill House, residence of several royal mistresses in the 18th and 19th
centuries, and Teddington Lock, the point where the tidal and non-tidal
Thames meet.
26 For bookings please call 01761 417629Monday 21 - Friday 25 June 5 Days £469
Single supplement £45
Highlights of Snowdonia
YOUR HOTEL Experience the best of North Wales while staying in Snowdonia
National Park, where epic landscapes, rugged paths and
The 3 star Royal Victoria Hotel is waterfalls are a plenty!
uniquely located close to Llanberris at
the foot of Mount Snowdon and The bustling village of LLANBERRIS lies at the foot of Snowdon and on the
surrounded by its own gardens. All edge of the lake, Llyn Padarn. The village is also home to the National Slate
rooms are en suite with modern decor Museum, Llanberris Lake Railway, Snowdon Mountain Railway and the
and have telephone, television, hairdryer, Electric Mountain Visitor Centre.
iron/board and tea/coffee facilities. The Since 1896 visitors have been travelling to Llanberris to experience the
hotel has Wi-Fi and a lift. SNOWDON MOUNTAIN RAILWAY. It has been described as one of the
most unique and wonderful rail journeys in the world! This amazing railway
travels to the summit of Mount Snowdon,’ Wales and England's highest
YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES mountain, passing stunning scenery and awe-inspiring views along the way.
BEAUMARIS is a captivating seaside town complete with its own castle on
4 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast
the Island of Anglesey and has an attractive mix of medieval, Georgian,
4 Hotel entertainment Victorian and Edwardian architecture. From the town’s pier a PUFFIN
4 Snowdon Mountain Railway ISLAND CRUISE will sail along the Menai Straits to Puffin Island viewing
4 Puffin Island Cruise spectacular scenery and an array of wildlife. Along the way the captain will
give an entertaining and informative commentary.
4 Portmeirion Village & Gardens
PORTMEIRION VILLAGE & GARDENS is where the Italian Riviera meets
4 All coach travel & excursions rural Wales! Recently named as one of Britain’s most beautiful seaside
villages its full of history and architecture. The setting is stunning; a central
piazza surrounded by a cluster of colour-washed buildings, historic cottages,
two hotels and restaurants all surrounded by sub-tropical woodlands, secret
gardens and not forgetting the white sandy beach. It was the dream of
Clough Williams-Ellis and was created between 1925 and 1973 and is
probably most famous as the location used for filming The Prisoner in the
1960’s.
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Single supplement £50
The Manx Experience - Isle of Man
YOUR HOTEL The Isle of Man is an island of contrasts combining simplicity
with sophistication; traditional and modern attractions; rolling
The 3 star Empress Hotel commands a countryside and a dramatic coastline. Well known for the TT
prime position on the Victorian Race, Manx cats and the Laxey Wheel, we discover this ancient
promenade, overlooking Douglas Bay, just kingdom that is situated just 60 miles from the mainland, with
a short walk from the town centre. It is a its own currency, language and laws.
modern hotel with all rooms en suite,
tea/coffee facilities, television, hairdryer Explore DOUGLAS, the island’s capital. Some of the many attractions
and telephone. The hotel also has a include; horse-drawn trams along the two mile promenade, the Manx
steam room, gym and sauna. The hotel Museum and many shopping opportunities in the town centre.
has Wi-Fi and a lift. An ISLAND TOUR using a local guide. Highlights will include RAMSEY,
the second largest town with bustling harbour and quayside. Also part of
YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES the famous TT RACE COURSE and the seaside town of PEEL, once
considered the most ‘Manx’ of all with its own sandy beach, harbour and
4 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast history of smuggling.
4 Ferry – Heysham to Douglas A nostalgic ride on the IOM STEAM RAILWAY between Douglas and the
4 Guided Island Tour pretty seaside town of PORT ERIN, located on the west coast. This is the
4 Electric & Mountain Railway second longest narrow gauge railway in the British Isles and steams for
more than 15 miles through beautiful countryside.
4 Steam Train ride Ride on a MANX ELECTRIC RAILWAY from Douglas, along the coast
4 All coach travel & excursions and through the glens to the village of LAXEY, site of the famous Laxey
Wheel. From here the SNAEFELL MOUNTAIN RAILWAY continues to the
summit for some breathtaking views.
The 5 July is TYNWALD DAY, a bank holiday for all who live on the
island and a chance to celebrate being Manx. Join the celebration which
include stalls, live music, displays and activities.
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