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COACH SEATING PLAN
Departure points
DEVON OTTERY ST MARY WATCHET
Holidays BIDEFORD
Kingsley Statue
BRAUNTON
Outside Boots
BRIXHAM
Bank Lane, Outside
The Cross
WILLITON
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It gives us great pleasure to present our new and Opposite George Hotel
Strand Bakery BRIDGWATER
exciting 2019 holiday brochure featuring a wide TORRINGTON (4 day
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range of quality and value for money holidays Garfield Road Jct 24 M5
tours and over)
both within the UK and Europe. Hatchmoor Lane PRESTON BURNHAM-ON-SEA 9
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(by school car park) Bus Shelter Ben Travers Way, Tesco
and satisfaction are of great importance to us. We (main entrance)
value your business and want you to holiday with us BARNSTAPLE TORQUAY 13
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The Railway Station Lymington Road WESTON-SUPER-MARE
on more than one occasion.
Coach Station Bus Stop behind
We have enhanced our holiday programme to bring SOUTH MOLTON 17 18 19 20
KINGSKERSWELL Parish Pump Pub 17 18 19 20
you the best of established values, retained by The Square
Jurys Corner BRISTOL Gordano
popular demand, and a selection of new ideas if you KNOWSTONE 21 22 TOILET
Bus Stop Services Jct 19 M5 21 22 TOILET
are looking for something different, including new Picnic Area
NEWTON ABBOT (Northbound
European destinations. TIVERTON tours only)
The Railway Station 23
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As a family run business we strive for perfection and The Bus Station
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We believe that quality, reliability and value for money gaining new ones. Shell Garage & for tours of 4 days
WELLINGTON
are the essential ingredients in any good holiday...and All of us at Blakes Coaches hope you enjoy browsing Costa Coffee or more
The High Street 31 32 29 30
here at Blakes Coaches we are totally committed to through our brochure. If you have travelled with SIDFORD Bus Stop
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providing a personal, friendly and professional service, us before, you will know that we pride ourselves Green Close Bus Stop DEVON
to ensure that your holiday is one to remember...for TAUNTON
in providing a personal service, throughout your SIDMOUTH PLYMOUTH 35
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Castle Green & BP
all the right reasons. booking. If you are new to Blakes Coaches, why The Triangle Coach Bay
Garage, Jct 25 M5
Many thousands of customers have enjoyed a not give us a try? Derrys Cross
NEWTON POPPLEFORD MINEHEAD Roundabout
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Blakes holiday since we put together our first one Have a great holiday! St Luke’s Church Outside Bastins,
in 2002, and many have made further bookings or PLYMPTON
The Parade
recommended us to friends. Your comfort, safety Janet and David Blake BUDLEIGH SALTERTON
Public Hall ALCOMBE
Ridgway Bus Stop, 43
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near Co-Op
EXMOUTH The Bus Shelter, 50 51
IVYBRIDGE 52 53
Our guarantee Opposite Savoy Cinema Silvermead
Bus Stop beside
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EXETER DUNSTER Town Hall & 45 46 47 48 49
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n You will travel on an air-conditioned executive coach Moto Services, Steep Layby BP Garage
n Convenient, local departure points Jct 30 M5 CARHAMPTON TOTNES
HONITON The Bus Stop Bus Lay by
n Experienced tour driver
Lace Walk Bus Stop, WASHFORD Opposite Royal FEEDER SERVICE
n All excursions are included in the price of your Outside Boots Seven Stars Hotel Feeder services are operated
Shepherds Corner
holiday meaning no hidden charges for clients electing to join
their holiday at some of
the departure points listed
BOOKING DIRECT
above. Clients should note
Financial Security
that they may be picked up
GIFT VOUCHERS The combination of travel services offered to you is a package within the meaning of the Package Travel and
by coach, minibus or taxi
Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018. Therefore, you will benefit from all EU rights applying to packages;
Our gift vouchers make the Blakes Coaches Limited will be fully responsible for the proper performance of the package as a whole. and conveyed to join the
perfect gift. Give us a call Additionally, as required by law, Blakes Coaches Limited have protection in place to refund your payments and, ADDRESS: Blakes Coaches Ltd, East Anstey, main tour coach. On return,
to find out more where transport is included in the package, to ensure your repatriation in the event that they become insolvent.
Blakes Coaches Limited are members of the Bonded Coach Holiday Group of the Confederation of Passenger
Tiverton, Devon EX16 9JJ clients will only be set down
at the point they elected as
Transport UK Ltd. This is a government approved consumer protection scheme. This ensures that in relation to the
coach package holidays described in this brochure (or website) that the clients’ monies are protected by a Bond OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 8.30am – 5.30pm their departure point.
which may be called upon in the unlikely event of the members Insolvency. Clients are recommended to inspect
the current membership certificate at our registered office or alternatively go to www.bch-uk.org or telephone Saturday 8.30am – 12.00pm
0207 240 3131 to confirm current membership. DEPARTURE TIMES
Tel: 01398 341160
Your attention is also drawn to the Bonded Coach Holiday Group Trading Charter that will apply to these coach Departure times for some
package holidays. Details of the Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018 can be found tours will be advised when
at www.legistration.gov.uk/ukdsi/2018/9780111168479/contents
holiday deposit is paid.
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at your service
TOURS STILL AVAILABLE
ENGLISH HOLIDAYS
for their knowledge, enthusiasm and most of all their customer care. The
Tours still
Our coaches standards we set are far greater than most operators and this is reflected
in the glowing reports we have received from hundreds of satisfied
4 days
2 days
2 days
Falmouth Turkey & Tinsel
London Theatre Weekend
A Weekend in London
£189.00
£199.00
£135.00 available from
customers. We are proud to have them act as our ambassadors for our 5 days
4 days
The Lake District Turkey & Tinsel
Isle of Wight Turkey & Tinsel
£245.00
£199.00
our 2018/19
company and feel confident that they are among the best in the industry.
n Seat belts 4 days Bournemouth Turkey & Tinsel £199.00 Winter & Spring
EXCURSIONS 3 days Sweet Temptations £215.00
Holidays and
n Double glazing At Blakes, we pride ourselves in providing value for money by offering the
3 days Ludlow Medieval Christmas Fayre & Bath £149.00
n All coaches non-smoking complete package to avoid those hidden extras. All excursions described
4 days
5 days
Newquay Turkey & Tinsel
Alvaston Hall Turkey & Tinsel…Warner Break
£189.00
£329.00 Great Value
in the holiday you choose are planned to give maximum enjoyment and 5 days Shropshire Turkey & Tinsel £249.00
Breaks Brochure
n Reclining seats for extra leg room are included in the price you pay. We don’t add any extras later and expect
5 days
3 days
Scarborough Turkey & Tinsel & York St. Nicholas Fayre
Portsmouth Victorian Festival of Christmas
£225.00
£155.00
you to pay more. We aim to keep to the itinerary planned in each brochure
n Double or triple braking systems and 99% of the time there is no alteration, but on rare occasions they may
4 days
2 days
Rochester’s Dickensian Christmas Festival
Cadbury World & Blists Hill Victorian Christmas
£199.00
£99.00
EUROPEAN HOLIDAYS
4 days Christmas Markets of Aachen & Valkenburg £289.00
n Speed limiters need to be changed due to unforeseen circumstances. 5 days
2 days
Great Yarmouth Turkey & Tinsel (inc. Thursford)
Carols By Candlelight
£285.00
£169.00
4 days Trier & Luxembourg Christmas Markets £239.00
2 days Christmas Shopping Weekend in Calais £99.00
n Meticulous maintenance HOTELS 2 days Christmas Carols at Westminster Central Hall £169.00 6 days Prague Christmas Market £465.00
5 days Christmas in the Yorkshire Dales £535.00
The hotels in this brochure have been selected, not only for their location, 4 days Twixmas in Bournemouth £195.00
7 days Christmas in the Austrian Tyrol £585.00
n On-board toilet and wash-room but their excellent value for money. They range from those that are smaller 4 days New Year in Bournemouth £335.00
5 days
10 days
Christmas in Monschau
Spanish Costa Brava & The Pyrenees Mountain Railway
£495.00
£475.00
facilities on all coaches family owned and run, to the national groups like the Britannia Group. 4 days
4 days
New Year in Kent
New Year in Worcester
£335.00
£335.00
7 days Austria & Switzerland – Arosa Express £565.00
8 days On Top of the World in The Italian Dolomites £495.00
n Hot drinks facilities on all coaches WEBSITE AND EMAIL ADDRESSES 5 days Our Best-Ever Value Break…York £189.00 5 days A Winter Warmer in Valkenburg £329.00
We are in the process of renewing our website, which will contain 2 days LAMMA 2019 – Birmingham NEC £99.00 5 days Dutch Bulbfields Cruise £545.00
n Air-conditioning or climate control on more information about all our holidays, day excursions, coach hire 2 days
2 days
London Theatre Weekend
A Weekend in London
£195.00
£99.00
5 days The Dutch Bulbfields & The Best of Holland £465.00
8 days Springtime in The Austrian Lake District £525.00
all coaches and much more. 2 days A Weekend in Cornwall £69.00 5 days Normandy – Battles, Bulbs & Beaches
2 days Strictly Come Dancing Live £139.00 (75th Anniversary D-Day Landings) £445.00
Part of the new site will be for special offers, late availability tours and
n Individual lighting controls short breaks which we would like to be able to keep you, as valued
5 days Winter Warmer in Ludlow – Beautiful Black & White Villages £229.00 6 days Hidden Treasures of Luxembourg £435.00
2 days A Weekend in Salisbury & Bath £89.00 9 days Spain…The Costa Brava £525.00
n Air suspension for a smooth ride customers, informed of as soon as possible. 2 days Mystery Weekend £89.00 7 days Rail, Sail & Pigtail…In The Heart of The Black Forest £585.00
2 days A Weekend in Portsmouth & Winchester £79.00 10 days Rhine & Swiss Delights River Cruise £1295.00
For those of you who are already computer literate, we at Blakes Coaches
n TV, video or DVD, PA and music system want to keep up with you! In order for you to be able to receive those
5 days
4 days
Shropshire Winter Warmer
Hodsock Priory Snowdrop Spectacular
£245.00
£199.00
8 days Fairytale Castles of The Austrian & Bavarian Alps £625.00
6 days Treasures of The German Rhine Valley £395.00
special offers etc, we would like to keep your email address on file. You 4 days Sidmouth £249.00 8 days Summer in The Swiss Alps £695.00
2 days Colourful Camellias & Tropical Orchids £149.00 10 days Cruising The Danube £1175.00
can either phone us or write your email address in the correct space on 5 days Sinah Warren, Hayling Island…Warner Break £299.00 10 days Italy’s Tuscan Coast & The Colourful Cinque Terre £725.00
SEAT ALLOCATION your booking form when you have booked a holiday with us. Thank you. 2 days A Weekend in Hereford & Worcester £89.00 8 days Cruising The Romantic Rhine and Majestic Moselle £935.00
Request for particular seats can be made at the time of booking but 5 days A Winter Warmer in the Heart of England £255.00 11 days Norway’s Spectacular Fjordlands & Bergen £1165.00
since allocation is on a first come first served basis, early reservation COACH HIRE & PRIVATE GROUP TRAVEL 5 days Yorkshire Winter Warmer £255.00 12 days Eastern Delight…Prague & Poland £1125.00
We operate dozens of tours for private groups every year, ranging from 5 days Jersey By Air From £399.00 8 days Austria & Bavaria including Hitler’s Eagles Nest £649.00
is recommended. There is a copy of the coach seating plans within 2 days A Weekend in Bournemouth & Poole £75.00 4 days Disneyland® Paris From £239.00
this brochure but for operational reasons a coach with a different day excursions to that special holiday you want to share with friends and 5 days Lake District all Inclusive £275.00 5 days Valkenbury…Rail & Sail £345.00
configuration may be used from time to time. We reserve the right to family. If you are a party leader or group organiser, we have a wealth 4 days Four Day British Mystery £199.00 8 days Switzerland…The Glacier Express £825.00
make whatever amendments are necessary as a result including the use of of experience in organising all aspects of group travel. We are happy to 2 days Florimania at Hampton Court Palace & Royal Windsor £139.00 13 days Our Grand Tour of 2019...Timeless Treasures of Transylvania £1325.00
advise on venues, routes and places of interest both within the UK and 5 days Singles Galore in the Garden of England £335.00 10 days Galicia…Northern Spain’s Best Kept Secret £895.00
non-executive coach, but will make every effort to limit any inconvenience. 3 days Grand National Weekend £199.00 12 days Pearls of The Adriatic…Croatia & Italy £869.00
Specific seats are not reserved on any feeder services used to reach the Europe; also ferry reservations, theatre tickets, hotel accommodation and 5 days Springtime on the Isle of Wight £289.00 10 days Northern Spain…The Cantabrian Coast £665.00
main departure point. insurance – the choice is yours! 4 days City Break…Chester & Liverpool £199.00 4 days Disneyland® Paris From £239.00
3 days Antiques Fair…Ardingly, West Sussex £199.00 8 days Christmas in The Austrian Tyrol £685.00
LUGGAGE At Blakes Coaches, every job is important to us and you are guaranteed 5 days Weymouth Mock Cruise (No Sailing!) £295.00 8 days Christmas in Italy…On The Shores of Lake Garda £649.00
This is normally restricted to one average size case per person, weighing our full attention and understanding, no matter how big or small the job. 4 days Easter in Shropshire £215.00 6 days Cruising The River Rhine for New Year £635.00
no more than 18kg. Please see your holiday confirmation letter for details If our customers are happy, then we are! We can tailor make packages 5 days Springtime in Cornwall £299.00 GREAT VALUE WINTER BREAKS
to suit your individual needs at a very competitive price. We would be 5 days A Cumbrian Journey & Carlisle to Settle Railway £325.00 5 days All Things Brighton Beautiful £165.00
of separate overnight luggage which may be necessary. 5 days Kent – Garden of England…Tulips Galore! £325.00 5 days Kent Coast & Bruges £165.00
pleased to come and pay your group a visit to discuss any details you may 5 days Littlecote House, Berkshire…Warner Break £365.00 5 days Classic Cornwall £189.00
PASSPORT have for your proposed excursion or tour and offer valuable information 4 days Historic Houses & Gardens of Hertfordshire £245.00 5 days A Taste of Four Counties £199.00
Please remember to take your passport if travelling outside the UK. If and advice. You would likewise be very welcome to come and visit us and 4 days Llandudno…Victorian Extravaganza & Transport Festival £245.00 4 days Entertainment Break on the English Riviera £139.00
travelling to the Republic of Ireland or the Channel Islands you will need 5 days Gunton Hall Coastal Resort, Suffolk…Warner Break £325.00 5 days A Taste of Three Counties £195.00
view our coaches at our head office.
5 days Norton Grange, Isle of Wight…Warner Break £319.00 4 days A Weekend in Warwickshire & Oxfordshire £155.00
your passport, driving licence or citizen card. 5 days Alvaston Hall, Cheshire…Warner Break £329.00 5 days The Peak District & Derbyshire Dales £229.00
CUSTOMER CARE 5 days
5 days
Sinah Warren, Hayling Island Turkey & Tinsel...Warner Break £329.00
Thoresby Hall, Nottinghamshire Turkey & Tinsel...Warner Break£329.00
5 days North Wales & Stunning Snowdonia National Park £225.00
5 days York, Whitby & Scarborough £199.00
A Blakes Coach holiday experience begins with a telephone call to our IRISH HOLIDAYS 5 days Eastbourne & The Sussex Coast £199.00
friendly and helpful reservation department. Our experienced staff are 5 days A Real Taste of Ireland £315.00 5 days A Lancashire Winter Warmer £189.00
there to help and advise you on your choice of holiday. They will guide you 7 days Ireland…Killarney & The Ring of Kerry £535.00 5 days Isle of Wight £245.00
through the booking procedure, taking into account any special requests SCOTTISH HOLIDAYS 5 days Entertainment Break in the Lake District & Yorkshire Dales £199.00
5 days Christmas in Scotland £445.00 4 days Delightful Dorset & The New Forest £139.00
you may have. It really couldn’t be easier. Just pick up the phone and dial 5 days Scottish Hogmanay £485.00 5 days “Brighton” Up Your Week! £225.000
01398 341160 to begin what we hope will be a wonderful holiday. 6 days Springtime in Scenic Scotland & Royal Deeside £325.00 5 days Five Day British Mystery £245.00
8 days Great Highland Railway of Scotland £625.00 5 days Norfolk & The Broads £215.00
SPECIAL REQUESTS WELSH HOLIDAYS 5 days Kent Coast & Bruges £189.00
We are a caring family operator and we aim to cater for all our customer’s 5 days Bodelwyddan Castle, North Wales…Warner Break £249.00 4 days Discovering Normandy £199.00
5 days Llandudno…Landlubbers Mock Cruise (No Sailing!) £339.00 5 days A Taste of Three Counties £225.00
needs. When making your booking, please inform us of any special
5 days Wonderful West Wales…More Inclusive £249.00 4 days A Weekend in North Cornwall £145.00
requirements and we will do our very best to meet those requests. 5 days Showtime in North Wales £275.00 5 days York, Whitby & Scarborough £215.00
2 days A Weekend in South Wales £79.00
DRIVERS 5 days Springtime in Tenby £255.00
5 days
5 days
Entertainment Break in the Lake District & Yorkshire Dales £225.00
Norfolk & The Broads £235.00
Throughout your holiday you will be looked after by a professional, 2 days RHS Cardiff Flower Show £99.00 5 days A Taste of Four Counties £199.00
friendly, experienced and sometimes witty, tour driver. They are selected 5 days Bodelwyddan Castle, North Wales…Warner Break £385.00 5 days Entertainment Break in South Wales £249.00
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insurance
HOLIDAY TRAVEL INSURANCE HEALTH CONDITIONS
A client holiday travel insurance scheme is available for all passengers travelling on our holidays which is arranged by Wrightsure
Services (Hampshire) Limited and underwritten by ETI – International Travel Protection (ERV), the UK branch of Europäische The insurers shall not be liable for claims WHERE AT THE TIME OF TAKING OUT THIS POLICY AND BETWEEN THAT TIME
Reiseverscherung AG, who are authorised by the Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht (BAFIN – www.bafin.de) and ap- AND YOUR DEPARTURE:
proved by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA – www.fca.org.uk) to undertake insurance business in the UK. Wrightsure Services
Departure Destination No of Days Page Departure Destination No of Days Page
a) You are aware of any medical condition or set of circumstances that could reasonably be expected
(Hampshire) Ltd which is authorised and regulated by the FCA (their registration number is 311394) and which is permitted to to give rise to a claim (for example the state of health of a Close Relative, Business Associate or any
advise on and arrange general insurance contracts. person on whom Your travel plans depend). 96
15 Jul 2019 RHS Tatton Park Flower Show 5 DAYS 47 15 Oct 2019 Autumn Colours of The Austrian Lake District 8 DAYS
You can check these details online using the Financial Services Register (accessible from https://register.fca.org.uk) or by b) The Insured Person whose medical condition gives rise to a claim:
contacting the Financial Conduct Authority Consumer Helpline on 0800 1116768. Should you wish to take out this travel insurance 14 Jul 2019 Summer in The Swiss Alps 8 DAYS 48 18 Oct 2019 A Weekend in Cornwall 4 DAYS 97
please include the appropriate premium when booking your holiday. ii) Is receiving, or on a waiting list for, surgery, in-patient treatment or investigations in a hospital, clinic or nursing home. 15 Jul 2019 The Ribble Valley & Lancashire 5 DAYS 49 18 Oct 2019 All Things Apple – Hereford’s Cider Tradition 3 DAYS 97
DEMANDS AND NEEDS ii) Is travelling against any health requirements stipulated by the carrier, their handling agents or other public 22 Jul 2019 Warner Break … Bodelwyddan Castle, North Wales 5 DAYS 49 20 Oct 2019 Disneyland® Paris 4 DAYS 98
This insurance policy will suit the demands and needs of an individual or group (where applicable) who have no excluded medical transport provider.
condition(s), are travelling in countries included within the policy terms and who wish to insure themselves against unforeseen 22 Jul 2019 The Forest of Dean & Wye Valley … by Coach, Boat & Train 5 DAYS 50 20 Oct 2019 Autumn Colours of Scotland 6 DAYS 98
circumstances/events detailed in the cover section below. Subject to the terms, conditions and maximum specified sums insured. iii) Is travelling against the advice of a Medical Practitioner or for the purpose of obtaining medical treatment abroad. 24 Jul 2019 Royal Welsh Show 3 DAYS 50 21 Oct 2019 Autumn Colours of The Lake District 5 DAYS 99
IMPORTANT iv) Has been given a terminal prognosis. 23 Jul 2019 Cruising The Danube 10 DAYS 51 21 Oct 2019 Yorkshire’s Autumn Glory 5 DAYS 99
We will not provide you with advice about the suitability of this product for your individual needs but will be happy to provide
you with factual information. We summarise below the details of the insurance cover provided which also includes 24-hour
Please note: If you are on medication at the time of travel, your medical condition(s) must be stable and well controlled. 26 Jul 2019 Italy’s Tuscan Coast & The Colourful Cinque Terre 10 DAYS 52 21 Oct 2019 Blackpool Illuminations & Lake District 5 DAYS 100
emergency service from Mayday Assistance Limited. The following is a brief summary of the cover available. Full details of cover If you are travelling outside of the UK You must notify the Change in Health helpline immediately if a change in health 29 Jul 2019 Treasures of England’s Rural Counties 5 DAYS 53 25 Oct 2019 Mystery Weekend 3 DAYS 100
and exclusions will be forwarded with your confirmation of booking. In any event you may ask for a specimen copy of the policy occurs (including any change to medication) between the date this policy is issued and your scheduled date of departure.
wording before booking should you wish to examine this in advance. 29 Jul 2019 Scenic Shropshire … Canal Boats & Steam Trains 5 DAYS 53 25 Oct 2019 Blackpool Illuminations 4 DAYS 101
Please note this Holiday Travel Insurance Scheme is only available to residents of the United Kingdom.
29 Jul 2019 Vintage Charms of Derbyshire 5 DAYS 54 28 Oct 2019 Autumn Colours of North Wales & Snowdonia 5 DAYS 101
SUMMARY OF COVER SIGNIFICANT EXCLUSIONS
PLEASE SEE THE POLICY WORDING FOR FULL DETAILS OF THE COVER, LIMITATIONS AUGUST NOVEMBER
RESIDENCY
AND EXCESSES, A SPECIMEN COPY OF WHICH IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. 02 Aug 2019 Just London 4 DAYS 54 02 Nov 2019 London Theatre Weekend 2 DAYS 102
If you or anyone else named on this policy has not been a resident in the UK for the past 6-months this policy 02 Aug 2019 Scotland – Orkney & Shetland Mini Cruise 8 DAYS 55
cannot cover you. 03 Nov 2019 Luxury in London 2 DAYS 102
Cover Sum Insured Excess
03 Aug 2019 BBC Countryfile Live 2 DAYS 56 03 Nov 2019 Beautiful Bath with afternoon Tea in The Pump Room 2 DAYS 103
Cancellation Up to £1,500 Holidays 3 days duration or less. In addition to the above the policy also contains the following main exclusions:
Nil excess. Holidays 4 days 05 Aug 2019 Mid Wales & Elan Valley 5 DAYS 56 04 Nov 2019 Kent Coast & Bruges 5 DAYS 103
• Any costs of repatriation or evacuation as a result of You taking part in any excluded Hazardous Activities and Sports
duration and over £50/£15 in
including dangerous expeditions or from an area which is considered by Insurers to be a War Risk or Civil Hazard area. 03 Aug 2019 Cruising The Romantic Rhine & Majestic Moselle 8 DAYS 57 05 Nov 2019 Holly & Mistletoe, North Wales 5 DAYS 104
respect of Loss of Deposit claims
• Loss of or damage to money and valuables whilst left unattended or in/from luggage in transit. 05 Aug 2019 A Cumbrian Journey & Carlisle to Settle Railway 5 DAYS 58 08 Nov 2019 Falmouth Turkey & Tinsel 4 DAYS 104
Personal Accident Up to £15,000 Death and corresponding No Excess
benefits £15,000. Death Benefit limited • Loss of or damage to telecommunications and motor vehicle related equipment and accessories. 07 Aug 2019 Isle of Wight 5 DAYS 58 08 Nov 2019 The English Riviera Turkey & Tinsel 4 DAYS 105
to £7,500 persons aged 66 and over at 06 Aug 2019 Jersey including The Battle of Flowers Spectacular 6 DAYS 59
time of travel • Travel against the advice of the carrier, any other public transport provider, the Foreign Office or the World Health 08 Nov 2019 Irish Country Music Weekend 4 DAYS 105
Medical Expenses including Up to £2,000,000 £35 Organisation. 08 Aug 2019 Norway’s Spectacular Fjordlands & Bergen 11 DAYS 60 08 Nov 2019 Great Yarmouth Festive Sparkle & Thursford 4 DAYS 106
repatriation (only applicable to • Any insurance event arising from You being the driver, rider or passenger of a quad bike, all-terrain vehicle or motorcycle 09 Aug 2019 Shrewsbury Flower Festival 4 DAYS 61 Christmas Spectacular
travel outside of the UK) when the insured person is not wearing a crash helmet, whether legally required locally or not. 10 Aug 2019 Legoland & Chessington World of Adventures 2 DAYS 61 11 Nov 2019 Lake District Turkey & Tinsel 5 DAYS 106
US Additional Travelling Expenses Up to £1,500 £35
Medical Confinement Benefit £10 per 24 hours up to £100 UK No Excess
Examples of these and other conditions and exclusions are contained within the policy wording, a specimen copy 11 Aug 2019 Scotland – Edinburgh Tattoo & The Trossachs 5 DAYS 62 11 Nov 2019 Eastbourne Turkey & Tinsel 5 DAYS 107
of which is available upon request. If after purchasing a policy from us should you find it does not meet your
£15 per 24 hours up to £450
requirements you have 14 days from the date of issue or prior to travel, whichever is sooner, to cancel the policy 12 Aug 2019 Southport Flower Show (90th Anniversary) 5 DAYS 62 12 Nov 2019 Thursford Christmas Spectacular 4 DAYS 107
Channel Islands & Europe
and receive a full refund of your premium. 16 Aug 2019 A Weekend in Pembrokeshire 4 DAYS 63 15 Nov 2019 Tenby Turkey & Tinsel 4 DAYS 108
Curtailment Up to £1,500 £35
Personal Property Including Money Up to £1,500 in all. Single Article Limit Personal Propert & Money £35 PROTECTING YOUR INFORMATION 16 Aug 2019 Liverpool 4 DAYS 63 15 Nov 2019 Scarborough Festive Sparkle with St. Nicholas Christmas Fayre 4 DAYS 108
£200/Valuables £400 Personal We will only use your personal details in line with our Privacy Notice. This can be found on our website or is 17 Aug 2019 Eastern Delight … Prague & Poland 12 DAYS 64/65 16 Nov 2019 Blenheim Palace Christmas Festival & Gloucester 2 DAYS 109
Money up to £200 available in hard copy format upon request and you should read this carefully and contact us immediately if you
Delayed Baggage (after 12 hours Delayed Baggage – Excess 12 hours
18 Aug 2019 Ireland – Killarney & The Ring of Kerry 7 DAYS 66 Victorian Market
have any queries. Your personal information includes all of the details you have given us to process your insurance
Loss of Passport Up to £200 No Excess policy (we will not ask for more information than is necessary). We may share your data with Third Parties for the 19 Aug 2019 The Isles of Scilly 6 DAYS 67 18 Nov 2019 Great Yarmouth Turkey & Tinsel & Thursford 5 DAYS 109
Missed Departure Up to £100 UK £300 Europe No Excess provision and ongoing performance of your insurance policy. Your data may be transferred outside the UK. 19 Aug 2019 Historic Houses & Gardens of Hampshire 5 DAYS 67 Christmas Spectacular
Travel Delay Travel Delay up to £60 Travel Delay Excess = 12 hours All of the personal information you supply to us will be handled strictly in accordance with the applicable 24 Aug 2019 Austria & Bavaria Including Hitler’s Eagles Nest 8 DAYS 68 18 Nov 2019 Valkenburg Turkey & Tinsel and Christmas Markets 5 DAYS 110
Cancellation (holiday abandonment) Data Protection regulations and legislation.
up to £1,500 Holiday abandonment excess as per 24 Aug 2019 Great Dorest Steam Fair Weekend 2 DAYS 69 18 Nov 2019 Warner Break – Turkey & Tinsel Sinah Warren 5 DAYS 111
Blakes Coaches Limited are an Appointed Representative of Wrightsure Services (Hampshire) Limited who are authorised
cancellation
and regulated by the FCA (their registration number is 311394) and which is permitted to advise on and arrange general 25 Aug 2019 Disneyland® Paris 4 DAYS 69 19 Nov 2019 Chatsworth House Dressed for Christmas 3 DAYS 111
Personal Liability Up to £2,000,000 No Excess
insurance contracts. You can check these details online using the Financial Services Register (accessible from 25 Aug 2019 Valkenburg … Rail & Sail 5 DAYS 70 22 Nov 2019 Ludlow Medival Christmas Fayre & Bath Christmas Market 3 DAYS 112
Legal Expenses Up to £25,000 No Excess
www.fca.org.uk) or be contacting the Financial Conduct Authority Consumer Helpline on 0800 111 6768. 29 Aug 2019 Surrey’s Best Kept Secrets 5 DAYS 71 22 Nov 2019 Isle of Wight Turkey & Tinsel 4 DAYS 112
30 Aug 2019 Kynren – An Epic Tail of England 4 DAYS 71 22 Nov 2019 Bournemouth Turkey & Tinsel 4 DAYS 113
SEPTEMBER 22 Nov 2019 York & Harrogate Christmas Markets 4 DAYS 113
01 Sept 2019 Switzerland … The Glacier Express 8 DAYS 72 23 Nov 2019 Longleat Festival of Light & Southampton 2 DAYS 114
CONTENTS 02 Sept 2019 Cheshire – Steam Trains, Canals & Boats
02 Sept 2019 Norfolk – The Broads & Sandringham
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German Christmas Market
23 Nov 2019 Classical Spectacular at The Royal Albert Hall 2 DAYS 114
02 Sept 2019 Potters 5* Leisure Resort, Norfolk 5 DAYS 74 25 Nov 2019 Brighton Turkey & Tinsel 5 DAYS 115
Departure Destination No of Days Page Departure Destination No of Days Page 05 Sept 2019 Scotland and The Braemar Highland Games 6 DAYS 74 26 Nov 2019 Thursford Christmas Spectacular 4 DAYS 115
JANUARY 29 May 2019 Abba – Phonic at The Royal Albert Hall 2 DAYS 28 05 Sept 2019 The Isle of Man 6 DAYS 75 29 Nov 2019 Portsmouth Victorian Christmas Festival 3 DAYS 116
19 Jan 2019 Strictly Come Dancing Live 2 DAYS 9 29 May 2019 The Glorious South Coast 5 DAYS 28 08 Sept 2019 The Delightful Yorkshire Dales 5 DAYS 75 29 Nov 2019 Durham Christmas Festival & Beamish at Christmas 4 DAYS 116
APRIL 31 May 2019 Torbay Airshow – Entertainment Break on The English Riviera 4 DAYS 29 08 Sept 2019 Our Grand Tour of 2019 – Timeless Treasures of Transylvania 13 DAYS 76/77 29 Nov 2019 German Christmas Markets – Monschau & Aachen 4 DAYS 117
12 Apr 2019 Springtime in Dorset & The New Forest 4 DAYS 9 JUNE 09 Sept 2019 Guernsey 5 DAYS 78 30 Nov 2019 Longleat Festival of Light & Winchester Christmas Market 2 DAYS 118
19 Apr 2019 Easter in Shropshire 4 DAYS 9 01 Jun 2019 London Theatre Weekend...choice of 5 shoes 2 DAYS 29 09 Sept 2019 Jersey 5 DAYS 78 30 Nov 2019 Christmas Shopping Weekend (Cardiff & Bath) 2 DAYS 118
21 Apr 2019 Springtime in The Austrian Lake District 8 DAYS 10 02 Jun 2019 Tenby & Pembrokeshire 5 DAYS 30 09 Sept 2019 West Wales...Cardigan Bay 5 DAYS 79 DECEMBER
22 Apr 2019 Springtime in Cornwall 5 DAYS 11 03 Jun 2019 Highlights of Yorshire 5 DAYS 30 12 Sept 2019 Windsor & Chelsea Pensioners 5 DAYS 79 02 Dec 2019 Mystery Turkey & Tinsel 5 DAYS 119
22 Apr 2019 Entertainment Break in South Wales 5 DAYS 11 03 Jun 2019 Lytham St. Annes 5 DAYS 31 13 Sept 2019 Tales of The Riverbank 4 DAYS 80 02 Dec 2019 Great Yarmouth Turkey & Tinsel & Thursford 5 DAYS 119
25 Apr 2019 Normandy - Battles, Bulbs & Beaches 09 Jun 2019 Battle for Britain 4 DAYS 31 14 Sept 2019 Longleat Sky Safari 2 DAYS 80 Christmas Spectacular
(75th Anniversary of The D-Day Landings) 5 DAYS 12 06 Jun 2019 The Pyrenees, Pilgrimage & Province of Perigord 9 DAYS 32 14 Sept 2019 Cruising The Danube 10 DAYS 81 02 Dec 2019 Warner Break – Turkey & Tinsel Thoresby Hall 5 DAYS 120
29 Apr 2019 Warner Break – Littlecote House, Berkshire 5 DAYS 13 08 Jun 2019 Fairytale Castles of The Austrian & Bavarian Alps 8 DAYS 33 16 Sept 2019 Highlights of Cambridgeshire 5 DAYS 82 06 Dec 2019 Thursford Christmas Spectacular 4 DAYS 120
29 Apr 2019 A Cumbrian Journey & Carlisle to Settle Railway 5 DAYS 13 09 Jun 2019 Southern Ireland … County Cork 7 DAYS 34 16 Sept 2019 The Best of Suffolk 5 DAYS 82 06 Dec 2019 German Rhine Christmas Markets – Cologne & Dusseldorf 4 DAYS 121
29 Apr 2019 Kent – Garden of England … Tulips Galore! 5 DAYS 14 10 Jun 2019 The Peak District & Derbyshire Dales 5 DAYS 35 21 Sept 2019 London Theatre Weekend...choice of 5 shows 2 DAYS 83 07 Dec 2019 Cadbury World & Blists Hill Victorian Christmas 2 DAYS 122
MAY 14 Jun 2019 City Break … Durham 4 DAYS 35 22 Sept 2019 Llandudno & The Welsh Highland Railway 5 DAYS 83 07 Dec 2019 Calais Christmas Shopping Weekend 2 DAYS 122
03 May 2019 Llandudno … Victorian Extravaganza & Transport Festival 4 DAYS 14 16 Jun 2019 Gardens & Trains of South Wales 5 DAYS 36 21 Sept 2019 The Best of Scotland … The Scottish Highland & Cairngorms 9 DAYS 84 07 Dec 2019 Longleat Festival of Light & Southampton German 2 DAYS 123
03 May 2019 Historic Houses & Gardens of Hertfordshire 4 DAYS 15 16 Jun 2019 Scottish Lochs & Magical Waterways 6 DAYS 36 22 Sept 2019 Galicia – Northern Spain’s Best Kept Secret 10 DAYS 85 Christmas Market
06 May 2019 Llandudno & The Welsh Highland Railway 5 DAYS 15 17 Jun 2019 Llandudno & The Little Trains of Wales 5 DAYS 37 22 Sept 2019 Classic Cotswolds & Beyond 5 DAYS 86 09 Dec 2019 Great Yarmouth Turkey & Tinsel & Thursford Christmas Spectacular 5 DAYS 123
05 May 2019 Hidden Treasures of Luxembourg 6 DAYS 16 21 Jun 2019 Woburn Abbey Garden Show 3 DAYS 37 23 Sept 2019 Tenby & Pembrokeshire 5 DAYS 86 09 Dec 2019 Folkestone Turkey & Tinsel including Bruges Christmas Market 5 DAYS 124
05 May 2019 Great Highland Railways of Scotland 8 DAYS 17 22 Jun 2019 Blenheim Palace Flower Show & Abbey House Gardens 2 DAYS 38 25 Sept 2019 Eastbourne & The Sussex Downs 5 DAYS 87 10 Dec 2019 Christmas at Windsor Castle & Oxford Christmas Market 2 DAYS 124
08 May 2019 Steaming Through Yorkshire 5 DAYS 18 23 Jun 2019 Northumbria & Holy Island 6 DAYS 38 27 Sept 2019 Blackpool Illuminations 4 DAYS 87 11 Dec 2019 Christmas at Kew & Oxford Christmas Market 2 DAYS 125
10 May 2019 A Weekend in Cornwall 4 DAYS 18 22 Jun 2019 Treasures of The German Rhine Valley 6 DAYS 39 27 Sept 2019 A Weekend in Paris (With Optional Palace of Versailles) 4 DAYS 88 14 Dec 2019 Longleat Festival of Light & Winchester Christmas Market 2 DAYS 125
12 May 2019 Spain – The Costa Brava 9 DAYS 19 24 Jun 2019 Warner Break – Norton Grange, Isle of Wight 5 DAYS 40 30 Sept 2019 A Cumbrian Journey & Carlisle to Settle Railway 5 DAYS 89 21 Dec 2019 Longleat Festival of Light & Winchester Christmas Market 2 DAYS 126
13 May 2019 Guernsey 5 DAYS 20 24 Jun 2019 Highlights of The Home Counties 5 DAYS 40 30 Sept 2019 Highlights of Northumberland 5 DAYS 89 23 Dec 2019 Christmas in North Wales 5 DAYS 126
13 May 2019 Jersey 5 DAYS 20 29 Jun 2019 Ireland’s Beautiful Northern Coast 7 DAYS 41 OCTOBER 23 Dec 2019 Christmas in Bournemouth 5 DAYS 127
13 May 2019 Robin Hood Country … Nottinghamshire 5 DAYS 21 29 Jun 2019 Scotland … The Highlands & Mallaig Stream Train 8 DAYS 42 03 Oct 2019 Emmerdale Tour 5 DAYS 90
23 Dec 2019 Christmas in Shropshire 5 DAYS 127
17 May 2019 City Break …York 4 DAYS 21 30 Jun 2019 City Break … Berlin & Potsdam (30 Years After The 7 DAYS 43 04 Oct 2019 Entertainment Break on The English Riviera 4 DAYS 90
21 Dec 2019 Christmas in The Austrian Tyrol 8 DAYS 128
15 May 2019 Rhine & Swiss Delights River Cruise 10 DAYS 22 Fall of The Berlin Wall) 05 Oct 2019 Chocolate Safari 2 DAYS 91
22 21 Dec 2019 Christmas in Italy … On The Shores of Lake Garda 8 DAYS 129
18 May 2019 Chocolate Safari 2 DAYS JULY 05 Oct 2019 Southern Ireland – The West Coast & Wild Atlantic Way 8 DAYS 91
20 May 2019 The Isles of Scilly 6 DAYS 23 01 Jul 2019 The Lovely Lake District … Boats, Trains & Castles 5 DAYS 43 05 Oct 2019 Pearls of The Adriatic – Croatia & Italy 12 DAYS 92 27 Dec 2019 Twixmas on The English Riviera 4 DAYS 130
19 May 2019 Ireland – Killarney & The Ring of Kerry 7 DAYS 24 05 Jul 2019 RHS Hampton Court Flower Show 2 DAYS 44 07 Oct 2019 Kent – Glorious Gardens & Mighty Castles 5 DAYS 93 30 Dec 2019 New Year in Cornwall 4 DAYS 130
20 May 2019 Norfolk – Steam Trains & The Broads 5 DAYS 25 06 Jul 2019 Goodwood Festival of Speed 2 DAYS 44 07 Oct 2019 Discovering The Delights of Dorset 5 DAYS 93 30 Dec 2019 New Year in Tenby 4 DAYS 131
23 May 2019 RHS Chelsea Flower Show & Royal Botanic Gardens of Kew 2 DAYS 25 06 Jul 2019 Chateaux of The Loire Valley 4 DAYS 45 13 Oct 2019 Autumn Colours of Cornwall 5 DAYS 94 30 Dec 2019 New Year in the Heart of Wales 4 DAYS 131
24 May 2019 Rail, Sail & Pigtail … In The Heart of The Black Forest 7 DAYS 26 08 Jul 2019 The Very Best of Yorkshire 5 DAYS 46 14 Oct 2019 Isle of Wight 5 DAYS 94 28 Dec 2019 Cruising The River Rhine for New Year 6 DAYS 132
26 May 2019 Highlights of The Scottish Borders 6 DAYS 27 08 Jul 2019 National Trust Treasures – Norfolk 5 DAYS 46 13 Oct 2019 Northern Spain … The Cantabrian Coast 10 DAYS 95 JUNE 2020
27 May 2019 Warner Break … Gunton Hall Coastal Village, Suffolk 5 DAYS 27 12 Jul 2019 British Grand Prix (date TBC) 3 DAYS 47 14 Oct 2019 Warner Break … Alvaston Hall, Cheshire 5 DAYS 96 07 Jun 2020 Oberammergau Passion Play & The Austrian Tyrol 2020 10 DAYS 133
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Easter, exploring some of the area’s most
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2 DAYS 4 DAYS delightful scenery. 4 DAYS
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Come Dancing live tour. With thrilling choreography,
roads between the many picturesque villages.
Bournemouth is a popular seaside resort with golden YOUR HOTEL Park Inn by Radisson, Telford
seater minibus. awesome acrobatics and dazzling costumes, join us for
a “Strictly” treat.
beaches and beautiful gardens, an ideal location for a
Springtime weekend break.
A 3* hotel with modern comforts. All rooms are en-suite
with TV, free Wi-Fi access, telephone and tea & coffee making facilities.
A lift serves most floors. The restaurant serves a delicious evening menu
Please phone or email us YOUR HOTEL Holiday Inn, Birmingham Walsall
A 3* modern hotel. Each en-suite room is comfortably equipped with
YOUR HOTEL Ocean Beach Hotel & Spa, Bournemouth
A 3* hotel, recently refurbished to high standards of comfort with
and hearty buffet breakfast. Leisure facilities include an indoor pool,
Jacuzzi and sauna.
with your requirements. TV, telephone, hairdryer, safe, Wi-Fi access and tea & coffee making
facilities. The restaurant serves a delicious evening menu and hearty
stunning views across the bay. Each en-suite room is well equipped
with TV, telephone, hairdryer, Wi-Fi access and tea & coffee making
breakfast, and leisure facilities include an indoor pool and gym. facilities. There is a lift to all floors. The Atlantic Restaurant serves a ITINERARY
delicious menu and a hearty breakfast. The lounge bar with ocean view
terrace is a quiet area to relax, and leisure facilities include a wellness FRIDAY We leave our home area and journey north, stopping in
ITINERARY suite and spa. Entertainment is provided on some evenings. Tewkesbury, a charming riverside town in Gloucestershire. With
time to explore the abbey, medieval streets and stroll along the
SATURDAY We leave the West Country and make our banks of the river. After lunch we continue our journey to our
ITINERARY
way to Birmingham, stopping for lunch en route, and hotel, arriving with time to settle in before dinner.
FRIDAY We leave our home area and make our way to Dorchester for coffee
arriving at the Birmingham Arena for the afternoon and a chance to browse the shops. We then continue to Bournemouth with SATURDAY Join us this morning as we make our way to the
show of Strictly Come Dancing Live. Your host, Ore time free to spend this afternoon, before checking into our hotel, with time to delightful town of Bridgnorth. The town is split into two levels, the
settle in and maybe take a stroll before dinner and an evening at leisure.
Oduba, is joined by the fearsome judging panel, upper town on the right hand bank of the River Severn, and the
SATURDAYThis morning we travel along the southern edge of the New Forest lower town on the left. There are some lovely side streets
watching over your favourite professionals and celebrity to the pretty Georgian market town of Lymington, an ancient seaport, once with fine houses, the remains of a Friary, a castle and cliff railway.
more important than Portsmouth where the High Street has a lot of unusual
dancers as they waltz, tango and jive their way across shops and restaurants, many housed within 18th century buildings. We re-join We continue to Shrewsbury for lunch, a delightful historic town
the dance floor. With thrilling dancing and acrobatics; the coach, where you now have a choice … You may like to visit the beautiful with half timbered buildings, with plenty of time to browse the
Exbury Gardens, in full springtime splendour with magnolias, primroses, azaleas shops, stroll through the landscaped garden park and wander
breath taking costumes; amazing choreography and and rhododendrons in all their blooms. The gardens were designed by Lionel along the loop of the River Severn where you might like to
incredible live music from the fabulous Strictly band, de Rothschild, whose inspiration created one of the finest woodland gardens
in Britain. There is also a tea room and gift shop on site. OR a visit to Beaulieu, take a leisurely cruise.
this is an entertainment extravaganza not to be missed. home to the National Motor Museum, with the ruins of the Abbey, lovely SUNDAY This morning we make the short journey to Llangollen,
gardens and grounds and many exhibitions, also with on-site restaurant and
After the show we rejoin the coach and make travel to gift shop.
a very pretty town and gateway to North Wales. We begin with a
n Door to door service our hotel with time to freshen up before dinner and an SUNDAY Join us, if you wish, for a morning excursion to nearby Poole. The
return steam train ride on the Llangollen Railway, which runs for
10 miles through the picturesque Dee Valley. You then have time
n Professional, Uniformed drivers evening at leisure. town boasts the second largest natural harbour in the world. Whilst here,
to spend as you please, maybe visit the Motor Museum, or simply
you may like to visit the excellent shopping centre, the old town or the scenic
SUNDAY After a leisurely breakfast we begin our harbour. After an early lunch, we return to Bournemouth with the afternoon browse the many craft shops and have lunch. This afternoon we
n Fully air-conditioned vehicles free to spend as you please. Maybe take a walk along the promenade, towards enjoy a horse-drawn boat trip on the beautiful Llangollen Canal,
journey home, stopping for lunch at Gloucester Quays. Alum Chine. The beautiful award-winning gardens are also well worth strolling with time to enjoy afternoon tea before returning to our hotel.
n Luggage loaded & unloaded The indoor shopping outlet has an array of shops, a mix through, and there are many shops to browse and cafes to enjoy a Dorset
cream tea! MONDAY Sadly we leave our hotel, and begin our homeward
for you of designer labels and high street favourites, to pick up MONDAY Sadly we leave Bournemouth but continue our Dorset theme as we journey. We stop for lunch and time to browse the shops in
a bargain, and numerous cafes and restaurants to enjoy travel to Sherborne, one of the most beautiful small towns in England. With Hereford, an attractive compact city with a majestic cathedral
n All major airports & sea ports its superb Abbey, picturesque Almshouse and two castles, it has much to offer. surrounded by peaceful parkland. We later continue our journey
a warming lunch. We later continue our homeward There is also a delightful shopping district with a large choice of handcrafted
catered for journey, arriving early-evening. goods and lovely cafes to enjoy lunch. We later complete our homeward
home, arriving early-mid evening.
journey, arriving very early evening.
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The beautiful region of the Austrian Lake District (or Discover the delights of Gower’s countryside and the
mild Cornish climate, makes this an ideal holiday Welsh Valleys, rich in heritage and outstanding natural
Salzkammergut) is world famous for its alpine lakes,
destination at any time of year, especially in the spring! beauty. With its blend of coastal outlooks and rural
stunning scenery and idyllic villages. As the back drop 8 DAYS YOUR HOTEL Membly Hall Hotel, Falmouth 5 DAYS townships, and its magnificent National Park, where 5 DAYS
for the classic film “Sound Of Music”, the Austrian
Lakes are a popular holiday destination, especially at Ideally situated on Falmouth’s sea front, this family-run better to spend a weekend!
this wonderful time of year. hotel offers a very warm welcome. All rooms are en-suite with TV, YOUR HOTEL Seabank Hotel, Porthcawl
YOUR HOTEL Tirolerhof Hotel, St Georgen im Attergau hairdryer and tea & coffee making facilities. There is a lift to all floors Beautifully situated on Porthcawl’s seafront, a warm welcome awaits at
and the restaurant offers an excellent menu. Leisure facilities include the Seabank Hotel. All rooms are ensuite, with TV, telephone, hairdryer
A delightful, traditional family run 3* hotel located only a few minutes’
a spa pool and Jacuzzi, and entertainment is provided most nights. The and tea & coffee facilities. The restaurant offers a range of freshly-
walk from the town centre. All rooms are en-suite and comfortably
bar has a large lounge area with wonderful views across the channel. prepared dishes, and the bar provides an area in which to relax both
furnished with TV and hairdryer, and a lift which serves all floors. The
large lunge bar and restaurant are traditionally decorated with a warm, before and after dinner. There is a lift to all floors and entertainment is
homely atmosphere and the hotel enjoys a fine reputation for home- ITINERARY provided.
cooked food. MONDAY We leave our home area and make our way to Endsleigh
Garden Centre for coffee, before continuing to Looe, with time to browse ITINERARY
ITINERARY the shops and enjoy lunch. We complete our journey to our hotel, with MONDAY We leave the West Country and, with a stop for coffee, make
SUNDAY After an early departure we make our way to Dover, with comfort time to settle in before dinner and entertainment. our way over the Severn Bridge and up the Wye Valley to the attractive and
THURSDAY Today we enjoy a full day of stunning scenery in “Sound typically Welsh town of Monmouth, birthplace of Henry V. Here you will have
stops en route, for the ferry crossing to Calais. We then continue east to our Of Music” country as we make our way to Mondsee, one of the area’s TUESDAY After a leisurely breakfast we travel to Truro with time to
overnight accommodation in Aachen, arriving in time for the evening meal. plenty of time to browse the shops and enjoy a leisurely lunch. We later
most unspoilt lakes in the region. We make a stop to see one of the browse the shops and explore the cathedral. After an early lunch we make
continue our journey to our hotel, with plenty of time to settle in and relax
MONDAY This morning we continue our journey, travelling south through well-known film locations, the little church where the wedding between the short journey to the historic estate of Trewithen House & Gardens. With
Maria & Captain Von Trapp took place. We continue on to St Gilgen, a before dinner this evening.
Germany and into Austria, and on to our hotel, where we stay for the next a fascinating guided tour of the house, you will experience beautiful 18th
five nights, arriving with time to settle in before dinner. typical Austrian village set on the edge of Lake Wolfgang, and setting for century architecture, furniture and art work at its very best. The gardens TUESDAY After a leisurely breakfast as we make our way to the southern
the film’s opening credits. Here you will also find Mozart’s mother’s house and woodlands cover an area of over 30 acres, and are home to some of edge of the Brecon Beacons to the market town of Abergavenny. Take a
TUESDAY The whole day is free for you to spend at leisure in St Georgen. and the church where his sister was married, and there is also a museum the finest specimens of magnolias in the world, a spectacle of pinks and stroll through the market, with a variety of stalls selling everything from local
For those who wish, the hotel staff will conduct a guided walk around the about his life and works. You may like to take the cable car to the top of whites as well as camellias and rhododendrons. There is a café to enjoy produce to art and crafts. With time to enjoy a leisurely lunch, we continue
village to help you discover the area. You may like to take the short train ride Zwölferhorn mountain, with stunning views from the top of Wolfgangsee afternoon tea, and a plant and gift shop t across to the Brecon Beacons National Park with rugged scenery along the
from the station in the village to nearby Attersee village, and then perhaps Lake, the Schafberg mountain and across to the foothills of the Alps. We way, to the town of Brecon for afternoon tea.
enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Attersee, the largest of all the Salzkammergut later continue to St Wolfgang, a picturesque village on the edge of the WEDNESDAY Join us this morning as we make the journey to the
lakes. Or you may prefer to browse the shops, and enjoy the stunning scenery lake across from St Gilgen, with plenty of shops and restaurants to enjoy delightful town of Marazion thought to be Britain’s oldest town. Here you WEDNESDAY Today we visit the Welsh capital, Cardiff. This vibrant city has
from the comfort of the hotel over a leisurely lunch. Dinner this evening will some Austrian apple strudel. will see the imposing St Michael’s Mount just across the causeway, and a a proud and rich history, packed full of attractions, museums and wonderful
be followed by traditional Austrian entertainment. stretch of sandy beach to stroll along, together with an array of shops with shopping district. You may like to visit the castle with over 2000 years of
FRIDAY Join us today as we travel to the elegant city of Salzburg, most crafts and gifts. We continue on to the pretty fishing town of St Ives, with history on display, or the National Museum of Wales with some of the finest
WEDNESDAY After breakfast we follow the shores of Lake Attersee to the famous as the birthplace of Mozart, and for the scenes filmed for “Sound
its picturesque harbour, seafront, and many delightful shops and cafés. works of art in the whole of Europe, together with natural history galleries
Imperial town of Bad Ischl, formerly the summer residence of Kaiser Franz Of Music”. Whilst here you may like to visit the stunning cathedral, the and pre-historic exhibitions. Mermaid Quay is a bustling area with shops and
Josef and popular spa resort. Enjoy a gentle stroll through the streets, sample Mozart Museum, the Fortress or the Mirabell Palace and Gardens, or may- There is also the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Tate Gallery.
cafes, or there are plenty of public parks to sit and watch the world go by!
some of the local cakes or maybe visit the impressive Kaiservilla, former home be take a gentle stroll through the shopping district and enjoy a leisurely THURSDAY After breakfast, we travel to the attractive Cornish town
to the Danube Monarchy, Franz Josef and his popular wife Empress “Sisi”. lunch. One of the best ways to explore Salzburg is by a sight-seeing bus of Helston. This former stannary and cattle market town is perhaps best THURSDAY This morning we make our way to coastal city of Swansea.
We later re-join the coach and continue to the UNESCO village of Hallstatt, tour, which can be found near the coach drop-off point. We return to our known for its annual Flora Dance, which originates from the medieval Together with the marina, you will find a variety of museums including the
referred to as “the world’s most beautiful lakeside village” and just one look hotel for this evening’s 5 course candlelit dinner. period. It was granted rights to hold a market by King John, making it National Waterfront Museum. You may like to take a boat ride across the
is enough to see why! This unspoilt villages retains a unique charm, with Cornwall’s second oldest market town. We return to Falmouth with the bay, or perhaps browse the vibrant shops in the shopping district, where you
quaint streets and picture postcard buildings. SATURDAY Sadly we today bid a fond farewell to Austria, journeying will find the largest indoor market in Wales. With time to enjoy lunch, This
back through Germany, with comfort stops en route, to our overnight afternoon to spend as you please. There is the National Maritime Museum
afternoon we return to Porthcawl with time to spend at leisure, perhaps take a
accommodation in Aachen, arriving in time for the evening meal. and marina, as well as a vibrant shopping centre.
stroll along the promenade and enjoy the views out to sea.
SUNDAY We resume our homeward journey to Calais, for the return FRIDAY Sadly this morning we leave our hotel and make our way to
FRIDAY Sadly, we leave our hotel and begin our journey home. We visit
ferry crossing to Dover. We then continue to the West Country, arriving Mevagissey, a picturesque harbour town, with time to browse the many
St Fagan’s National History Museum, one of Europe’s foremost open-air
early/mid-evening. gift and craft shops, and enjoy lunch. We continue our homeward journey,
museums representing the life and culture of Wales, situated in 100 acres
arriving early-evening.
of parkland (free entry), with a large restaurant. We later complete our
homeward journey, arriving early-evening.
PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES:
n 7 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Buffet Breakfast
n Guided village walk & slide presentation of the area on one day
n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast PRICE INCLUDES:
n Entertainment on most evenings n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
n Traditional Austrian evening with entertainment on one night
n Entry to Trewithen Estate & Gardens – n Entrance to St Fagan’s National
n 5 course candlelit dinner on last evening in Austria with guided tour of the house
SUPPLEMENTS: History Museum (free entry) SUPPLEMENTS:
n Ferry crossings n All coach travel
SUPPLEMENTS: No single supplement (Max 7) n All coach travel No single supplement (Max 3)
n All coach travel Single supplement £95.00 Sea view Room Supplement £40.00 per person Sea view supplement £16.00 per person
Travel insurance £37.00 Travel insurance £20.00 Travel insurance £20.00
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