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2015
First Choice for
British & European
Coach Holidays
Hemmings Holidays Reservations Hotline: 01237 451282 23
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We welcome you to our new look coach holiday brochure for 2015. For this
year we have tried to make it easier for you to plan your holidays for the year
by producing one brochure which comprises all of our tours, we hope you find
something that suits your requirements.
About us Office Hours & Contact Information
We are a long-established and well organised family-owned and run company offering a personal, caring and friendly Monday – Friday 0900 –1700
service to all our customers. We have a huge range of product knowledge at our fingertips. Your holiday will be driven Saturday 0900 – 1230
by one of our friendly and expert drivers and travel will be on one of our own carefully maintained and comfortable
executive vehicles with generous leg room. Hemmings Coaches,
About our holidays Powlers Piece Garage,
With destinations throughout the UK and Europe, covering everything from city breaks to scenic tours, seaside holidays East Putford,
to shopping, we aim to make sure we can offer a holiday to suit everyone! We try to offer tours to suit all budgets and Holsworthy,
provide different types of accommodation from small, comfortable, family-owned hotels to 4 star luxury – all are Devon EX22 7XW
carefully chosen to offer our customers good service and excellent value. Telephone: 01237 451282
Your comfort, safety and financial security Email: enquirehemmings@aol.com
These are of the greatest importance to us and likewise to you. We keep them regularly serviced and kept in a great How to Book
condition by our own team. Equipped with air conditioning, reclining seats with lap belts, onboard toilet and hot/ To make a booking on a tour, please phone our office to check availability, and we will reserve your seat and discuss any
cold drinks, they will transport you in comfort and style. Our careful and experienced drivers are, we think, the best requirements you may have. Once we have reserved your seats these are normally held for a period of 7 days, after this
you can ask for. time if no deposit is received your seats may be released. To secure your booking we require a booking form and a
All holiday monies are kept in a client call account, which is protected until you return from your holiday. deposit amount of £50 per person plus holiday insurance (if required).
Why Book a Hemmings Holiday Booking forms are located in the centre of this brochure. Payments can be made by cash, cheque, debit or credit card
• An excellent choice of holidays and short breaks. (surcharge to credit cards).
• Free parking at our garage should you wish to leave your car whilst on holiday (cars are parked at owner’s risk) Written confirmation of your holiday will be sent out within 10 days of receiving your booking form, this is also your
• Reserved seating on our executive coach fitted with lap belts, reclining seats, W.C., hot & cold drinks and air invoice and states when the final balance is due. Luggage labels, your travel ticket and timings will be posted to you
conditioning about 12 days before departure.
• Free well-planned excursions (see holiday pages for details, entrance fees are sometimes extra). We hope that you Luggage Size
enjoy looking at our brochure and look forward to having the pleasure of your company soon. A medium sized suitcase – 20kg (any extra luggage will be at the driver’s discretion). Carriage of any mobility aids must
Kind regards be requested through the office, please see terms and conditions.
Ken and Linda Hemmings
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INDEX – HEMMINGS TOURS OUR DEPARTURE POINTS
DEVON
BARNSTAPLE: Railway Station
DATE DAYS HOLIDAY PAGE DATE DAYS HOLIDAY PAGE DATE DAYS HOLIDAY PAGE BICKINGTON: Opposite the Garage
JANUARY 25 8 Spectacular Bernina Express – Switzerland 23 6 8 Lake Garda, Venice & Dolomites 44 BIDEFORD: The Kingsley Statue
2 3 Cardiff Shopping & Sightseeing 4 28 5 Rhododendron Ramble 24 13 7 Scotland, Orkney Isles & Castle of Mey 45 BRAUNTON: Opposite the George Hotel, 5 days and
9 3 Winter Warmer in Torquay 4 JUNE 13 4 Mystery Break 46 under a supplement of £20 per person
16 3 Mystery Weekend 5 4 3 Mystery Break 24 14 5 Blackpool Illuminations 46 CULLOMPTON: Services J28, M5
19 5 Bournemouth, New Forest & Poole Harbour 5 5 9 The Outer Hebrides 25 19 10 Croatia, Istrian Riviera & National Parks 47 EXETER: Moto Services M5, coach parking area
25 3 Stratford-upon-Avon & Gloucester Docks 6 7 5 North Wales & Waterways of Cheshire 26 20 8 Jersey 47 FREMINGTON: Bus stop at The New Inn
25 5 Edinburgh City Winter Warmer 6 12 3 BBC Gardeners World & Good Food Show 26 20 8 Picture Postcard Austria & Eagles Nest 48 HOLSWORTHY: Bus Stop opposite the church
FEBRUARY 15 5 Splendour of the Lake District 27 21 7 South Coast & Eastbourne 48 ILFRACOMBE: War Memorial, 5 days and under a
2 5 Hemmings Holidays Re-Union Break 7 15 5 Last of the Summer Wine – Peak District 27 28 5 Bournemouth, New Forest, Swanage & Purbeck 49 supplement of £20 per person
8 8 Austrian Winterwonderland 7 21 12 Telemark & the Western Fjords – Norway 28 28 5 Little Boats & Trains of Norfolk 49 IVYBRIDGE: Outside the Town Hall
9 5 Isle of Wight 8 21 5 St. Albans & the Gardens of the Rose 29 OCTOBER J27/M5: Services by Petrol Station
16 5 Bognor Regis & the South Coast 8 28 5 ‘Call the Midwife’ in Historic Kent 29 1 11 Hemmings Grand Tour of Ireland 50 KNOWSTONE: Picnic Area
23 5 Scenic South Wales & Swansea 9 JULY 3 7 Isle of Man 51 NEWTON ABBOT: Opposite the Railway Station
23 5 Singles, Sand, Sea & Spa – Kent 9 3 4 Tranquil Torquay & Dartmouth 30 11 8 Inverness & the Highlands – All Inclusive 51 OKEHAMPTON: Bus stop by Thomas Cook
MARCH 4 2 Hampton Court Flower Show & Kew 30 12 5 Lake District 52 PAIGNTON: Garfield Road by the multi storey
2 5 Lake District & Lake Windermere 10 8 9 Beautiful Black Forest & Austria 31 17 9 Costa Brava – All Inclusive 52 PLYMOUTH: Outside Bretonside Coach Station
6 4 St. Ives – A Real Cornish Treat 10 17 4 Cash on your Mantelpiece, Kent 32 19 5 Isle of Wight 53 SOURTON CROSS Lorry Park
9 5 Isle of Wight 11 17 4 Cathedral Cities, National Arboretum 24 3 Mystery Weekend 53 POWLERS PIECE: Depot - free parking available
13 3 Mystery Weekend 11 & Barnsdale Gardens 32 26 5 Autumn Tints of Snowdonia 54 SOUTH MOLTON: The Square
16 5 Grand Duchy of Luxembourg 12 18 8 Jersey 33 30 4 Beautiful Bruges & Brussels 54 STIBB CROSS: Bus stop, adjacent to the Old Union Inn
16 5 Bournemouth & New Forest 12 20 5 Bournemouth, New Forest & Isle of Wight 33 31 3 Autumn Colours of the Cotswolds & Adams Farm 55 TAVISTOCK: Outside the Bedford Hotel, 3 days and
22 8 Italian Dolomites Winterwarmer 13 21 5 Cheshire, Chatsworth & Crich Tramway 34 NOVEMBER under a supplement of £25 per person
23 5 Jersey Singles Break 13 24 4 Summer in Romantic Paris 34 2 5 Eastbourne & the South Coast** 55 4 days and over £15 per person
23 5 South Coast & Eastbourne 14 26 8 Romantic Scottish Highland Railways 35 9 5 Bournemouth** 56 TIVERTON: Coach Station or Petroc College
29 7 Fort William & the Isle Skye 14 27 5 Charming Cotswold Villages 35 9 5 Isle of Wight** 56 TORQUAY: Lymington Road Coach Station
30 5 Isle of Wight 11 AUGUST 9 5 Scenic South Wales & Swansea** 57 TORRINGTON: Back of the Globe Inn
APRIL 1 7 Isle of Man 36 16 5 Great Yarmouth & Thursford Spectacular** 57 TOTNES: Bus layby opposite the Seven Stars Hotel
6 5 Blackpool, the Lakes & Bury Market 15 3 5 Yorkshire Railway Journeys 36 16 5 Norfolk & Thursford Spectacular** 58 WHIDDON DOWN: Service area by the petrol station
6 5 Folkestone & Ostend 15 7 3 London Weekend, Royal Residences 37 20 4 Norfolk & Thursford Spectacular** 58 YELLAND: Bus stop at Pottery Lane
11 7 Isle of Man 16 8 3 Mystery Weekend 37 23 5 Bognor Regis & the South Coast** 59
12 10 Andorra & Haven of the Pyrenees 16 9 6 English Lakes, Scottish Borders & 23 5 Cumbrian Lakes with a Hint of Tinsel 59
20 5 York, Harrogate & the Spring Flower Show 17 Edinburgh Tattoo 38 27 4 Norfolk & Thursford Spectacular** 58 CORNWALL
24 4 Dutch Bulbfields & Het Loo Palace 17 11 9 Celtic Journey, Shetland & Orkney’s 39 DECEMBER BUDE: Lloyds Bank
26 7 Killarney & the Ring of Kerry 18 15 8 Lake Annecy, Lake Geneva & Mont Blanc 38 4 4 German Christmas Markets 60 KILKHAMPTON: Outside the Church
28 5 Yorkshire Railway Journeys 18 17 5 Lincolnshire, Grimsby & Burghley House 40 4 4 St Ives** 60 LAUNCESTON: Bus stop by the multi storey on
MAY 21 7 Northumbria’s Rugged Coast & Countryside 40 7 5 Valkenburg Christmas Markets 61 Westgate Street
3 7 Isle of Man 19 23 5 Canals & Railways of Wales 41 11 4 Keukenhof Christmas Markets & Amsterdam 61 LISKEARD: The Parade, 5 days and under a
4 5 Railways & Tramways of Wales 19 23 5 Suffolk’s Charming Villages 41 12 2 Christmas Carols at the Royal Albert Hall 62 supplement of £20 per person
10 6 Great Yarmouth & the Norfolk Broads 20 28 4 Blackpool Illuminations 42 14 5 Norfolk & Thursford Spectacular** 58 *BODMIN: Bus stop by Dennison Road car park
10 6 Pennine Explorer 20 28 6 Scarborough, Sandy Bays, Hills & Dales 42 22 7 Christmas in the Scottish Highlands 62 *FRADDON SERVICES On request
17 8 Scotland – Scenery, Safari & Steam 21 SEPTEMBER 23 5 Christmas in Harrogate & Yorkshire Dales 63 *REDRUTH: Railway Station
17 5 Yorkshire Railways, Canals & York 21 1 5 Worthing and the South Downs 43 Day Excursions 63 *ST AUSTELL: Railway Station
22 2 Chelsea Flower Show & RHS Wisley 22 5 8 Giants Causeway & Donegal 43 *TRURO: Fairmantle Street coach park
24 7 Jersey 22 5 7 Isle of Wight 44 **Turkey and Tinsel Themed Break
*£10 pick-up supplement on tours 6 days and over and a £20 supplement for
tours 5 days and under per person.
10D
11D
COFFEE MACHINE
8D
9D
5D
6D
7D
3D
4D
1D
2D
SOMERSET
DRIVER
TOILET
EXIT
Comfort Class Coach Interior
BRIDGWATER SERVICES: On Request
GORDANO SERVICES: On Request
10C
11C
9C
7C
8C
5C
6C
3C
4C
1C
2C
TAUNTON: Knights Rest, Taunton Deane Services or
Murco Garage J25/M5
COACH SEATING PLAN
12aC
WELLINGTON: Conservative Club
Please note that in order for us to offer you all of these departure points, feeder
12aB
10B
11B
12B
vehicles may operate. This could be by coach, minibus, car or taxi and may not be
9B
4B
5B
6B
7B
8B
1B
2B
3B
to the standard of your tour coach.
ENTRANCE
12aA
12A
10A
11A
9A
4A
5A
6A
7A
8A
1A
2A
3A
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Friday 2 to Sunday 4 January 2015 FRIDAY: Following our morning departure we travel across the Cardiff doesn’t disappoint. With shopping and
Cardiff Shopping and Severn into Wales. We continue on to the Holiday Inn for early leisure facilities in its line-up, you could be
forgiven for thinking that Cardiff is a clear-cut
Sightseeing afternoon. The remainder of the day is yours to enjoy all that
Cardiff has to offer.
sprawl of clubs and high street stores. One coach
trip later however, and you’ll discover that you
Single supplement £30 • Holiday insurance £12 SATURDAY: A day exploring the beauties of the Rhondda and can be nibbling on a picnic in a sweeping, green
Welsh Valleys - a spectacular day enjoying unspoilt scenery. park in the middle of the city, whilst enjoying
views of Cardiff’s 2000 year-old castle situated
SUNDAY: After breakfast we depart the Holiday Inn and opposite the hotel.
travel to St Fagans National History Museum. St Fagans is HOLIDAY INN, CARDIFF***
one of Europe’s leading open-air museums and Wale’s most Enjoy a central location in the Welsh capital at the
popular heritage modern Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre Hotel, next to
attraction which stands the stunning Millennium Stadium. Friendly staff
welcome you into the Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre’s
in the grounds contemporary lobby. All 157 bedrooms are accessible
of St Fagans Castle. via the lift and are en-suite with tea/coffee making
We continue to make facilities, telephone and television.
our way back to the
westcountry for late INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
Executive coach travel, 2 night’s bed and breakfast
afternoon/early and excursion programme (no entrances/fares).
evening.
3 Days £99
Friday 9 to Sunday 11 January 2015 FRIDAY: We leave your local pick up point and travel to Torquay Twenty two miles of coastline, eighteen beaches, palm
Winter Warmer in Torquay stopping en-route for morning coffee and lunch. trees and a distinct Mediterranean ambience with so
much to do and see, all combine to keep the English
No single supplement on allocated singles Arrival at the Gleneagles Hotel in Torquay for mid-afternoon. Riviera as Britain’s top resort. The gourmets will love
Holiday insurance £12 the international cuisine of the Bay’s restaurants and
SATURDAY: A coastal day stopping for morning coffee in Paignton. the freshly caught local fish, while the collectors can
Drive via Goodrington to Brixham. spend hours in Torquay’s antique and curio shops.
For the night owls there are discos, clubs and a casino
SUNDAY: Depart Torquay and travel to Totnes. while everyone will enjoy the array of attractions
We depart after lunch and return home late afternoon. on offer including boat rides, steam trains,
prehistoric caves, England’s third largest Zoo and
an internationally famous model village.
GLENEAGLES HOTEL, TORQUAY***
Situated in one of the most peaceful hotel locations in
Torquay the setting for Fawlty Towers and a 15 minute
stroll will take you to the heart of the town with the
marine, harbour and main shopping area. There are
stunning sea views and coastal walks from the grounds
of the hotel. All 41 bedrooms are en-suite with balcony,
television, tea/coffee making facilities, free Wi-Fi and hair
dryer. The lift serves most of the rooms.
INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
Executive coach travel, 2 night’s dinner, bed and
breakfast and excursion programme (no entrances/
3 Days £110 fares).
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Friday 16 to Sunday 18 January 2015 FRIDAY: Departure from your local area and travel by the scenic Join us on our popular mystery weekend. The
Mystery Weekend way to reach our destination. destination and area we try and change from the
previous year and well done for those that try but
Single supplement £25 • Holiday insurance £12 SATURDAY: A full day sightseeing excursion. we never give the game away until you reach your
destination.
SUNDAY: A departure after breakfast and return home for late HOTEL
afternoon/early evening. Your hotel is a minimum of three star, all rooms
being en-suite with television and the usual
facilities.
INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
Executive coach travel, 2 night’s dinner, bed and
breakfast and excursion programme (no entrances/
fares).
3 Days £135
Monday 19 to Friday 23 January 2015 MONDAY: Following your morning departure we travel along the Bournemouth is a lovely destination with golden
Bournemouth, The New south coast to Bournemouth arriving during the afternoon. Upon beaches, floral gardens, excellent shopping and
all year round entertainment. Whatever your
Forest and Poole Harbour arrival check in and enjoy your surroundings before relaxing over
your evening meal.
interests the town offers something for everyone.
Set in beautiful Dorset and within minutes of the
No single supplement on allocated singles New Forest there is a world of stunning scenery,
EXCURSIONS:
Holiday insurance £17 outstanding views, great attractions and
• A day excursion around the New Forest taking in Brockenhurst picturesque villages for all to enjoy.
and Lyndhurst and a drive down to Bucklers Hard, an historic
village where many ships for Nelson’s fleet were built and was the OCEANA HOTELS RESORT,
setting for Howard’s Way. We return to our hotel for our evening BOURNEMOUTH***
We are based at Oceana Hotels Resort in Bournemouth
meal. which offers three hotels – The Cumberland, The Suncliff, The
Cliffeside and a prime location on the East Cliff, our hotel will
• Poole Harbour has miles of golden sandy beaches, clean clear be named nearer the time. All rooms will be en-suite and
waters and is a town rich in history. Explore further with a trip to equipped with television, tea/coffee making facilities, free
Poole Museum, ranked as one of the top free attractions in the Wi-Fi and hairdryer. Leisure facilities at the Suncliff Hotel will
be available for all guests to use. The lift accesses some of
South West by Visit England, or the self-guided historical Cockle the rooms.
Trail walk around the beautiful old town and quayside will take
you back in time with tales of Poole’s past. INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
Executive coach travel, 4 night’s dinner, bed and
• A day at leisure in Bournemouth. breakfast and excursion programme (no entrances/
fares).
FRIDAY: We depart after breakfast and travel by the way of
Dorchester before continuing our journey home for late afternoon/
5 Days £190 early evening.
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Sunday 25 to Tuesday 27 January 2015 SUNDAY: Following your morning departure we travel by way of Deemed an area of outstanding natural beauty,
Stratford-upon-Avon and Cirencester, Moreton-in-Marsh and the delightful market town of the Cotswolds are picture book England, a cluster
of time defying, honey stone villages and towns
Gloucester Docks Stow-on-the-Wold before arriving at the central Mercure
Shakespeare Hotel in Stratford-upon-Avon.
with endearing names like Adlestrop and
Minchinhampton. Boasting ivy-clad cottages,
Single supplement £30 • Holiday insurance £12 some of the country’s most unspoilt scenery and
MONDAY: A day in Stratford-upon-Avon, steeped in history, the cosy pubs, it is little surprise that Cotswolds
town still retains the charm and character of Elizabethan England. holidays by coach are well-liked.
Discover its many Shakespearian associations - his birthplace, his MERCURE SHAKESPEARE HOTEL,
grave at Holy Trinity Church and, of course, The Royal Shakespeare STRATFORD-UPON-AVON****
Theatre. Alternatively, stroll along the river or browse the shops. Set in the heart of Shakespeare’s Stratford, this is the
perfect place to enjoy an Elizabethan atmosphere in a
TUESDAY: We leave our hotel travel to the Gloucester Docks for hotel full of old charm. All bedrooms are unique due
free time before to the age of the building and en-suite with hairdryer,
returning to the South television and tea/coffee making facilities. Relax in
Othello’s bar and brasserie or have afternoon tea in
West for late the Quill bar and lounge. If you are looking for a hotel
afternoon/early that fits the authentic Shakespeare theme with beams
evening. and log fires then this is the ideal place to stay. There
is a lift.
INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
Executive coach travel, 2 night’s dinner, bed and
breakfast, welcome drink and biscuits and excursion
3 Days £140 Mercure Shakespeare Hotel programme (no entrances/fares).
Sunday 25 to Thursday 29 January 2015 SUNDAY: An early start to travel north to the Scottish capital Edinburgh is a dynamic city which combines a
Edinburgh City Winter Warmer Edinburgh and the Ibis Edinburgh Centre Royal Mile Hotel. wealth of history and culture with modern
attractions, events and festivals. Whenever you
Single supplement £70 • Holiday insurance £17 EXCURSIONS: take a coach holiday to Edinburgh there is sure to
• Today we travel over the Forth Bridge to St. Andrews taking in be lots to see and do - Edinburgh Castle, The Royal
Mile, Museums, Art Galleries and a wide choice of
the coastline of the Firth of Forth. shopping, eating and drinking establishments
• A scenic coastal drive to Berwick-upon-Tweed, arguably attract coach holiday tourists to Edinburgh year
the most dramatic walled town at the most northerly tip of after year.
Northumberland. IBIS EDINBURGH CENTRE
• A day at leisure to explore Edinburgh. ROYAL MILE ***
This no frills, cosmopolitan hotel has been chosen for
THURSDAY: We shall leave our hotel after our breakfast and its fantastic location in the centre of Edinburgh, just
travel south and make our way back to the westcountry, off the Royal Mile and within walking distance to the
arriving home during the evening. sights and nightlife. The hotel has 99 en-suite
bedrooms equipped with television, telephone, Wi-Fi,
hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. There are
two lifts.
INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
Executive coach travel, 4 night’s bed and breakfast
and excursion programme (no entrances/fares).
5 Days £205
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Monday 2 to Friday 6 February 2015 MONDAY: Leaving from your local departure point we travel to North Back by popular demand but in a new location Hemmings
Hemmings Holidays Wales for our first class hotel the Celtic Royal based in Caernarfon. Holidays Re-Union returns and this time based in
Caernarfon a town situated on the northern edge of
Re-union in Snowdonia EXCURSIONS:
• Today we will visit Portmeirion and Porthmadog. First we travel to
Snowdonia and a historic important town on the Menai
Straits that separates Anglesey from North Wales.
Single supplement £40 • Holiday insurance £17 Portmeirion. Clough Williams-Ellis built Portmeirion between the years
Snowdonia is one of the eleven National Parks of England
and Wales and is the second largest after the Lake District.
1925 to 1973 on his own private peninsula on the coast of Snowdonia. An area of outstanding natural beauty, Snowdonia offers
We continue to Porthmadog with its pretty harbour before returning to such diverse landscapes from the highest mountain
Caernarfon. ranges, tranquil lakes, fast flowing rivers and a wealth of
forest trails to miles of golden sandy beaches on the Lleyn
• A full day excursion first to Bangor a city in Gwynedd, one of the Peninsula.
smallest cities in Britain. We also visit the Isle of Anglesey which located
just north of the mainland and accessed by the renowned suspension CELTIC ROYAL HOTEL,
bridges across the Menai Straits. The spectacular and diverse nature of CAERNARFON ***
This stylish hotel is located in the famous town of Caernarfon,
Anglesey’s coastline has enabled that most of the area to be classified as with a fine dining restaurant, a chic Art Deco bar and a superb
an ‘Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty’. No island tour would be leisure club. You can relax in this comfortable, tastefully
complete without a stop at Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrn- decorated hotel which is complimented by the exclusive leisure
drobwllllantysiliogogogoch for that essential photograph. club with its high tech gym, 16 metre indoor heated swimming
pool, sauna, Jacuzzi and steam room, proving the ideal place to
• A scenic drive along the pass of Llanberis to the Snowdonia National keep fit. All 110 en-suite bedrooms are equipped with a
Park, the country’s most breath-taking National Park covering 840 square telephone, television with free view, tea/coffee making facilities,
miles with its purple tipped mountains and forests. A stop will be made in hairdryers, Wi-Fi. The hotel also has a number of rooms suitable
Betws-Y-Coed. for disabled guests. There is a lift.
(Excursions are subject to road and weather conditions) INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
Executive Coach Travel, 4 nights dinner, bed and breakfast,
FRIDAY: We depart after breakfast to return to the South West of welcome drink, 2 nights entertainment and excursion
5 Days £210 England. programme (no entrances/fares).
Sunday 8 to Sunday 15 February 2015 SUNDAY: Following an early start this morning we travel to Folkestone to take the Fulfil your lake expectations by pushing the boat out
short Eurotunnel crossing to Calais. We continue to our overnight hotel in Liege. on a tour to the dazzling Austrian Lakes. This
Austrian Winterwonderland MONDAY: After breakfast we make our way to Austria and the Hotel Post
picture-postcard area is awash with pretty resorts all
Single supplement £30 • Holiday insurance £30 set against a backdrop of stunning mountain scenery.
Traunkirchen where we shall stay for the next five nights. Our host resort of Traunkirchen nestles in the
EXCURSIONS: mountains by Lake Traunsee. It is in the heart of
• A wonderful day excursion to St. Wolfgang, a town that has long been favoured by ‘Sound of Music’ country and provides an ideal
British tourists, famous for its White Horse Inn where you can enjoy a drink and touring base. The village is located on the west side of
maybe a song. We shall also visit the old spa town of Bad Ischgl. the lake and in the centre of the village there is a boat
• We drive through the beautiful snowy landscape (weather permitting) and take in landing stage for trips around the lake.
Mondsee. We also visit Salzburg, home of Mozart and one of Europe’s most musical
cities and a beautiful town where you can wander down the famous Getreidegasse, HOTEL POST, TRAUNKIRCHEN****
browse in the fascinating shops or take a ride on the funicular railway up to the A traditional hotel expertly managed by the ebullient
Groeller family, this property is ideally located just across
famous fortress.
the road from the shores of Lake Traunsee and offers
• Travel to the incredible Lake Hallstadt and the charming village of Hallstadt where
beautiful views out over the lake and surrounding
you will have the opportunity to explore the incredible Ice Cave – a spectacular countryside. This hotel offers comfortable bedrooms all
natural wonder set into the Dachstein Mountain. Before returning to our hotel we en-suite with private bathroom, television, hairdryer,
take a scenic drive through the beautiful Austrian landscape – the route is Top Secret, telephone and personal safe. The hotel has two
if we tell you then everyone will know!! restaurants and various lounges, sauna, solarium and
• A day at leisure to enjoy your host resort. whirlpool facilities. There is a lift.
SATURDAY: We leave our hotel and make our way to our overnight hotel in Liege
stopping en-route to enjoy the scenery. INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
Executive coach travel, 7 nights dinner, bed and
SUNDAY: Travel to Calais for the short Eurotunnel crossing into Folksetone. Continue breakfast, Eurotunnel crossings, welcome drink in
home to arrive early evening. Austria and excursion programme (no entrances/fares).
8 Days £525
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Monday 9 to Friday 13 February 2015 MONDAY: Board your coach and travel to Lymington for the ferry The Isle of Wight may be just five miles off the
Isle of Wight crossing to Yarmouth. We continue our journey to Shanklin and the
Ocean View Hotel.
mainland, but it’s a different world where the pace
of life is decidedly slower and has one of the best
No single supplement on allocated singles sunshine records of any part of Britain. Nowhere in
the country can match the Isle of Wight for
Sea view supplement £8 per person EXCURSIONS: geographical variety, it is as if all the best natural
Holiday insurance £17 • A visit to Newport, the capital of the island. We shall also visit assets of southern England have come together to
be exhibited on one 23 mile long and 13 mile wide
Godshill where you will find a model village, Old Smithy and Toy stretch of land. All along the coast you will find quiet
Museum. fishing harbours and seaside villages, along with
• An island tour today with stops throughout the day taking in stretches of golden sand and unspoilt beaches.
Inland you will find an abundance of winding paths,
Ventnor, Alum Bay, Yarmouth and Freshwater. peaceful woods and rolling countryside with
• A day at leisure in Shanklin. breath-taking views wherever you go.
FRIDAY: We depart the Ocean View and travel to Yarmouth for the OCEAN VIEW HOTEL, SHANKLIN
An elegant hotel commanding magnificent views across
return crossing to Lymington. We continue through the New Sandown Bay, ideally situated for the facilities and amenities in
Forest, back home for late afternoon/early evening. the town centre and Old Shanklin Village. The hotel has a bar
lounge, swimming pool and full sized snooker table. All
bedrooms are en-suite and are equipped with tea/coffee
making facilities, telephone, television and radio. There will be
entertainment most evenings. There is a lift.
INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
Executive coach travel, 4 night’s dinner, bed and breakfast,
ferry crossings, entertainment and excursion programme
5 Days £210 (no entrances/fares).
Monday 16 to Friday 20 February 2015 MONDAY: We travel towards the South Coast and our host resort Situated on England’s south coast and with over 14
Bognor Regis and the South of Bognor Regis where we shall stay for the next four nights. miles of coastline, Sussex by the Sea is a unique blend
of traditional seaside fun, rural tranquillity, centuries
Coast – Sussex by the Sea EXCURSIONS: of heritage and unspoilt countryside. The South
No single supplement on allocated singles • A tour of the South Downs dotted with areas of ancient Downs is an area of outstanding natural beauty and
attracts hikers, mountain bikers and horse riders.
Sea view supplement £12 • Holiday insurance £17 woodland and sites of historic importance. We complete our day Arundel with its Cathedral, antiques and specialists
visiting Arundel, perhaps visit the Cathedral or maybe do a spot of shops is not to be missed. The relaxing seaside
antique shopping. destinations of Littlehampton with sandy beaches and
greens and our host resort of Bognor, one of the
• Today we first visit Littlehampton with its sandy beach before sunniest places in Britain.
spending the afternoon in Worthing - five miles of award winning
beaches, elegant promenade and pier. ROYAL NORFOLK HOTEL,
BOGNOR REGIS**
• A short day to Chichester a town located on the flatlands This Georgian Hotel is situated on the sea front, close the
Pier and just a short walk from the shops. The restaurant
between the South Downs and the sea. Chichester and its spire looks out across the hotels’ gardens and to the sea, free
present one of the most typically English Views! Wi-Fi is available in public areas and the hotel is
non-smoking throughout. All bedrooms are en-suite with
FRIDAY: We depart the South Coast and travel home to arrive late central heating, telephone, television, hairdryer and tea/
afternoon/early evening. coffee making facilities. A lift serves most of the rooms.
INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
Executive coach travel, 4 night’s dinner, bed and
breakfast, complimentary drink with evening meal, one
5 Days £200 lunch and excursion programme (no entrances/fares).
8 Hemmings Holidays Reservations Hotline: 01237 451282
Monday 23 to Friday 27 February 2015 MONDAY: After a morning departure we travel across the border to Porthcawl lies on a beautiful stretch of coast with
Scenic South Wales Wales and to the Seabank Hotel in Porthcawl. sandy beaches and rocky cliffs. The town is well
kept and there is a small harbour, several beaches
and Swansea EXCURSIONS: and some lovely country walks, not forgetting the
striking Grand Pavilion that was originally
No single supplement on allocated singles • A day touring the unspoilt scenery of the Rhonda Valley taking in designed as a Palm Court but today offers a variety
Sea view rooms £12 per person • Holiday insurance £17 Pontypridd and Merthyr Tydfil. of top class entertainment including theatre,
comedy and musicals. The whole coastline is
• Full day tour to Swansea and the Mumbles. Mumbles is a fringed with delightful towns, small villages and
traditional Victorian seaside resort at the entrance to the Gower, a miles of footpaths and country lanes.
beautiful peninsula and Britain’s first designated ‘Area of SEABANK HOTEL, PORTHCAWL
Outstanding Natural Beauty’. Onto Swansea, a bustling city full of This landmark building commands coastal views to the east,
interest including the National Waterfront Museum and the Dylan south and west, yet is only a short walk from the centre of
Porthcawl. The hotel has an attractive restaurant, spacious split
Thomas Centre. level cocktail bar lounge, large entertainment room with an
• A day at leisure to enjoy your host resort of Porthcawl. additional bar, two small lounges with sea views. All 89
bedrooms have central heating and are en-suite with tea/coffee
FRIDAY: After breakfast we travel to the outskirts of Cardiff and to making facilities, hairdryer, and television. The hotel is
non-smoking throughout and a lift serves most rooms (few
St. Fagans Museum of Welsh Life, one of Europe’s best open-air stairs to some of the front rooms).
museums. We continue our journey and head home for arrival late INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
afternoon/early evening. Executive coach travel, 4 night’s dinner, bed and breakfast,
complimentary drink each evening with dinner, 1 lunch and
excursion programme (no entrances/fares).
5 Days £190
Monday 23 to Friday 27 February 2015 MONDAY: Leaving your local collection point we make our way to We think like the rest of you, why penalise single
clients for travelling alone. This tour has been
Singles, Sand, Sea and Spa the Cinque port of Hythe and the Mercure Hotel. On arrival we enjoy
a welcome drink as your luggage is taken to your room, time to relax
arranged with the single traveller in mind and we
have been allocated a large amount of single rooms
A Singles Break to the Kent Coast before dinner. for this tour. We invite you to join us for the week,
No single supplement • Holiday insurance £17 whether you travel alone all the time, travel with a
EXCURSIONS: friend but prefer your own room or are taking the
• We head to Leeds Castle where you have the opportunity to plunge for the first time, come along and have a good
explore this majestic 900 year old castle. We return to the hotel via time.
Tenterden and New Romney. MERCURE HYTHE IMPERIAL
• Off to the seaside today as we make our way to Whitstable. One of HOTEL, HYTHE****
Situated on the seafront at Hythe with views across the
the country’s most picturesque towns and famed throughout Kent English Channel, the Mercure Hythe is a Victorian Hotel
for its oysters. This afternoon we continue along the coast to with large public areas to sit and relax in. The 90
Margate before returning to our hotel. individually decorated rooms are en-suite with hairdryer,
television, and tea/coffee making facilities. A key feature
• A visit the Cathedral city of Canterbury, the skyline dominated by to this hotel is the Spa facilities that include indoor
the stunning Cathedral, the oldest in England. This afternoon you heated pool, spa-bath, sauna, steam and six treatment
rooms (treatments are chargeable). There is a lift.
will have free time in your host resort of Hythe where the county
meets the sea. INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
Executive coach travel, 4 night’s dinner bed and
FRIDAY: We depart after breakfast and make our way back to the breakfast, porterage, welcome drink and excursion
westcountry for late afternoon/early evening. programme (no entrances/fares).
5 Days £300
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9
Monday 2 to Friday 6 March 2015 MONDAY: We embark on our journey north to Cumbria and the The Lake District is a vast area of gorgeous scenery,
Lake District and Shap Wells Hotel where we shall stay for the next four nights. with mile after mile of mountains, extraordinary
lakes and fells. There is also a wealth of historical
Lake Windermere EXCURSIONS: and artistic heritage, as this was once home to
William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter. Our
No single supplement on allocated singles • We start our day in Grasmere in the heart of the Lake District excursions include Grasmere, where you can visit its
Holiday insurance £17 National Park. We continue on to the Lakeland town of Keswick Gingerbread Shop or Wordsworth’s old home, Dove
which nestles on the shores of Derwent Water. Our return journey Cottage.
back to the hotel takes us via the shores of Ullswater and over the SHAP WELLS HOTEL, SHAP ***
Kirkstone Pass. Don’t forget your camera! Set in 33 acres of private grounds, high in the Shap Fells amidst
• Today we take in the Southern Lakeland. We stop in Hawkshead, streams and woodlands. The restaurant overlooks the hills,
stream and woodland and is complemented by extensive
a historic and picturesque village characterised by its cluster of lounge and bar areas. There are 90 en-suite bedrooms
whitewashed houses. Onto Lake Coniston, the scene of numerous equipped with television, telephone, radio and tea/coffee
water speed record attempts and the inspiration for ‘Swallows and making facilities. There is a lift serving many of the rooms and
there will be entertainment during your stay.
Amazons’. Our final visit is to Ambleside, one of the jewels of the
Lakes, set in the centre of the Lake District at the head of Lake INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
Windermere. Executive coach travel, 4 night’s dinner, bed and breakfast,
entertainment and excursion programme (no entrances/fares).
• A morning in the historic market town of Kendal. We return to the
hotel to relax for the afternoon.
FRIDAY: We depart after our breakfast and begin our homeward
journey, retracing our steps back to the westcountry arriving late
5 Days £200 afternoon/early evening.
Friday 6 to Monday 9 March 2015 FRIDAY: Depending on our pick up route, we will make a comfort Magnificently situated overlooking a spectacular
St. Ives – A Real stop in a mystery location before travelling south to Carbis Bay crescent of beaches, St. Ives is not only a tourist
haven but artists from around the world flock here
Cornish Treat! near St. Ives the most famous of Cornish holiday towns and rightly
so with its golden sands and clear blue sea.
to paint the scenery. Few resorts are as memorable,
No single supplement on allocated singles with lively streets, the harbour and fishing quarter, a
warren of stone cottages and cobbled alleyways.
Sea view supplement £9 per person • Holiday insurance £15 EXCURSIONS: The artists’ colony has been home to many galleries
• A day at leisure, perhaps enjoy St. Ives. Explore the shops and for almost 100 years and is now home to one of the
galleries or indulge in a cream tea – is it jam or cream first? most famous, the Tate gallery. Our holiday base near
St. Ives gives us excellent opportunities to take in
• Today we take a scenic tour of this dramatic coastline. We travel the stunning coastal scenery of Cornwall.
first to Penzance, famous for its pirates! One of the striking things
about the town is the abundance of palm trees and gardens full of COTTAGE HOTEL, CARBIS BAY **
The Cottage Hotel is situated in extensive grounds overlooking
sub-tropical plants, a sure sign that you have arrived somewhere Carbis Bay 300 yards from the beach. The Cottage Hotel has a
unique made even more special by the sight of St Michael’s Mount large ballroom, two bars, snooker table and television lounge.
out to sea that seems to hover magically over the water. We The restaurant and sun loungers have lovely views of the bay.
All en-suite bedrooms are equipped with central heating, tea/
continue through St. Just, Pendeen and Zennor before arriving coffee making facilities, hairdryer, television with radio
back to our hotel. channels. It’s a non-smoking hotel throughout and two lifts
serve most of the bedrooms.
MONDAY: We depart Carbis Bay this morning and travel to
Falmouth before heading home for late afternoon/early evening. INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
Executive coach travel, 3 night’s dinner, bed and breakfast,
complimentary drink with dinner each evening and excursion
programme (no entrances/fares).
4 Days £150
10 Hemmings Holidays Reservations Hotline: 01237 451282Monday 9 to Friday 13 March 2015 & MONDAY: Board your coach and travel to Lymington for the ferry The Isle of Wight may be just five miles off the
Monday 30 March to Friday 3 April 2015 crossing to Yarmouth. We continue our journey to Shanklin and the mainland, but it’s a different world where the pace
of life is decidedly slower and has one of the best
Isle of Wight Ocean View Hotel. sunshine records of any part of Britain. Nowhere in
the country can match the Isle of Wight for
No single supplement on allocated singles EXCURSIONS:
geographical variety, it is as if all the best natural
Sea view supplement £8 per person • Holiday insurance £17 • An excursion to Newport which lies at the heart of the island and assets of southern England have come together to
was once a thriving port. We also visit Godshill a quaint English be exhibited on one 23 mile long and 13 mile wide
village with its thatched cottages medieval church and bustling stretch of land. All along the coast you will find quiet
main street lined with tea rooms and craft shops. fishing harbours and seaside villages, along with
stretches of golden sand and unspoilt beaches.
• A full day island tour today with stops throughout the day taking Inland you will find an abundance of winding paths,
in Ventnor, Alum Bay, Yarmouth and Freshwater. peaceful woods and rolling countryside with
breath-taking views wherever you go.
• A day at leisure in Shanklin, beautifully situated on the cliffs OCEAN VIEW HOTEL, SHANKLIN
bordering the South East Coast of the Isle of Wight. The town is split An elegant hotel commanding magnificent views across
with the old village lying on the cliff top and the new village nestled Sandown Bay, ideally situated for the facilities and amenities in
the town centre and Old Shanklin Village. The hotel has a bar
close to the sea and the two are connected by the cliff lift. lounge, swimming pool and full sized snooker table. All
bedrooms are en-suite and are equipped with tea/coffee
FRIDAY: We depart the Ocean View and travel to Yarmouth for the making facilities, telephone, colour television and radio. There
return crossing to Lymington. We continue through the New Forest, will be entertainment most evenings. There is a lift.
back home for early evening. INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
Executive coach travel, 4 night’s dinner, bed and breakfast, ferry
crossings, entertainment and excursion programme (no
5 Days £220 entrances/fares).
Friday 13 to Sunday 15 March 2015 FRIDAY: Departure from your local area and travel by the scenic way Join us on our popular mystery weekend. The
destination and area we try and change from the
Mystery Weekend to reach our destination.
previous year and well done for those that try but
SATURDAY: A full day sightseeing excursion we never give the game away until you reach your
Single supplement £25 • Holiday insurance £12 destination.
SUNDAY: A departure after breakfast and return home for late HOTEL
afternoon/early evening. Your hotel is a minimum of three star, all rooms
being en-suite with television and the usual
facilities.
INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
Executive coach travel, 2 night’s dinner, bed and
breakfast and excursion programme (no entrances/
fares).
3 Days £135
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11Monday 16 to Friday 20 March 2015 MONDAY: An early start to travel to Folkestone for the Eurotunnel Our tour is based in the picturesque town of
Grand Duchy of Luxembourg crossing to Calais. A scenic drive takes us through Ardennes to
Luxembourg for our four night stay at the Grand Hotel Vianden.
Vianden, amidst the magnificent scenery on the
banks of the River Our. Vianden houses many great
and the Mosel EXCURSIONS:
buildings including Fuedal Manor, a former
Trinitarian church and clioster and a rural art
Single supplement £38 • Holiday insurance £22 museum. Luxembourg’s historic Old Town
• Today we take in the historic city of Trier, Germany’s oldest city occupies a dramatic cliff top perch surrounded by
ramparts and once-impregnable military
which nestles on the banks of the Mosel River. We return via fortifications. Visit the city’s remarkable art and
Grevenmacher which is set in splendid scenery and amidst the history museums, take a stroll along the Corniche
wine-growing area. to admire dramatic views over the gorges of the
Alzette and Pétrusse Rivers or catch the elevator
• A full day excursion to Luxemburg city, where you will have the down to the riverside neighbourhood of Grund to
opportunity to visit Luxemburg Castle Ruins, the Grand Ducal explore its atmospheric cafés and shops.
Palace and the Cathedral of Notre-Dame. GRAND HOTEL VIANDEN, VIANDEN ***
The three star Grand Hotel is located in the small picturesque
• A day at leisure in your host resort. medieval town of Vianden, which is set at the foot of the
impressive Orange Castle and just a few minutes walk from
FRIDAY: Depart Luxembourg we travel to Calais for our return the village centre. Vianden is renowned for its picturesque
townscape, art treasures and rich history. The hotel has a
Eurotunnel crossing to Folkestone and arrive back to the cosy bar, restaurant and has splendid views of the castle
westcountry during the evening. from the roof terrace. All bedrooms are en-suite with
television and alarm clock. There are approximately 10 steps
from the footpath up to the hotel entrance. There is a lift
which serves most of the bedrooms.
INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
Executive coach travel, return Eurotunnel crossing, 4 night’s
dinner, bed and breakfast, welcome drink, porterage and
5 Days £280 excursion programme (no entrances/fares).
Monday 16 to Friday 20 March 2015 MONDAY: After a collection from your local departure point we Bournemouth is the perfect seaside resort, on the
Bournemouth and travel to Bournemouth arriving during the afternoon. Upon arrival
check in and enjoy your surroundings before relaxing over your
sunny south coast amid dramatic cliffs looking down
on miles of golden, sandy beaches and known as the
the New Forest evening meal.
Garden City of the South, it boasts over 2,000 acres of
superb parks and gardens. It’s shopping is as good as
Single single supplement on allocated singles any on the south coast, and has a great reputation for
EXCURSIONS: its excellent restaurants and night life.
Holiday insurance £17
• This morning we have a coffee stop in Christchurch before The nearby town of Poole compliments Bournemouth
entering the New Forest and taking in Brockenhurst and Lyndhurst. perfectly, with its magnificent natural harbour,
elegant and historic quay and great sandy beaches.
• We travel to Poole for our morning stop before taking in Wareham.
We then travel to the Isle of Purbeck where you will have free time CLIFFESIDE HOTEL, BOURNEMOUTH ***
to explore. Ideally positioned overlooking miles of sweeping
coastline and golden beaches on Bournemouth’s East
• A day at leisure in Bournemouth. Coast. A more intimate hotel with a unique warmth and
many of the modern rooms offer panoramic sea views,
FRIDAY: We depart after breakfast and travel to Weymouth. After as does the bar terrace. The hotel also boast a ‘wellness
lunch we return to our hometown for late afternoon/early evening. centre’ offering treatments (chargeable) and an outdoor
swimming pool. All bedrooms are en-suite with
television, tea/coffee making facilities, telephone, free
Wi-Fi and hairdryer. A lift provides access to all floors.
INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
Executive coach travel, 4 night’s dinner, bed and
breakfast and excursion programme (no entrances/
5 Days £215
fares).
12 Hemmings Holidays Reservations Hotline: 01237 451282Sunday 22 to Sunday 29 March 2015 SUNDAY: An early start to travel to Folkestone for the Eurotunnel The Dolomites are one of the most scenic regions of
Italian Dolomites and Lake crossing to Calais. Continue our journey to our overnight hotel. Italy and perhaps the most beautiful mountains in
the Alpine range. Fondo is situated in the Valle di
Garda Winter Wonderland MONDAY: Travel through France and Switzerland into Italy to Non, with its beautiful scenery, a mixture of
Single supplement £95 • Holiday insurance £30 arrive at our hotel for our five night stay. meadows, streams and lakes. Along this small valley
there are prominent features such as apple orchards,
EXCURSIONS: churches and castles dotted along the countryside.
• Today we travel to the tranquil and beautiful shores of Lake Our host resort of Fondo is in an area of outstanding
Garda, the prettiest and largest of the Italian Lakes. beauty in a fertile valley at the foot of the Brenta
• A day of shopping and sightseeing in the ‘Gateway to the Dolomites. A stroll through the village to the nearby
Sas gorge and Lake Smeraldo is recommended, as
Dolomites’ city of Bolzano which sits in the valley – take a seat in are our great range of excursions to hidden treasures
the pretty Piazza Walther and gaze up at the forest-clad slopes and within the Dolomite Mountains.
ridges of jagged limestone that surround it.
HOTEL LADY MARIA, FONDO ***
• The Italian Dolomites is a superb panoramic tour. Perhaps take a A superior hotel run by Walter and his family whom
ride on Europe’s highest cable car with spectacular views. offers a very warm welcome and outstanding hospitality.
The hotel has a bar, cosy dining room, reading room,
• A day in Fondo to explore the pretty village and enjoy the hotel’s lounge and spa including an indoor swimming pool. All
excellent hospitality. rooms are en-suite with television, telephone and safe.
There is a lift.
SATURDAY: We say farewell to Italy and travel to our overnight
hotel. INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
Executive coach travel, 7 nights dinner, bed and
SUNDAY: Travel to Calais and our return Eurotunnel crossing into breakfast, Eurotunnel crossings and excursion
England.Arrival home during the evening. programme (no entrances/fares).
8 Days £430
Monday 23 to Friday 27 March 2015 MONDAY: We depart locally and travel along the south coast to We think like the rest of you, why penalise single clients for
Jersey Singles Break Poole/Weymouth for our ferry service to Jersey. We arrive into St.
Helier where you will be met by a coach and representative to
travelling alone. This tour has been arranged with the
single traveller in mind and we have been allocated a large
amount of single rooms for this tour. We invite you to join us
No single supplement • Holiday insurance £17 transfer you to the Mayfair Hotel. for the week, whether you travel alone all the time or taking
the plunge for the first time, come along and have a good
Your time here in Jersey is yours to enjoy. Explore magnificent time. Jersey is naturally beautiful with its clear water and
beaches surround some 45 miles of coastline – the Island’s
castles, fascinating wildlife and scenery. You may like to join one of greatest natural treasure.Sweeping bays in the south give
the many excursions arranged by your representative – resident on way to dramatic cliffs in the north offering spectacular
the island and visits the hotel on a regular basis. scenery and stunning vistas.
FRIDAY: We depart on a ferry back from St. Helier to Poole/ MAYFAIR HOTEL, ST.HELIER ***
The Mayfair Hotel is perfectly situated just a five minute stroll
Weymouth. Times are yet to be confirmed. from St Helier town centre. The spacious reception area
welcomes you into the friendly hotel where the bar, lounge,
coffee shop and dining room are all located on the ground floor
for your convenience. Relax on the sun terrace, or wander down
to the extensive health club and make use of the gym, indoor
swimming pool, Jacuzzi and steam room. All bedrooms are
en-suite and are equipped with central heating, colour
television, direct dial telephone, hair dryer, mirror and tea/
coffee making facilities. There is a lift.
INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
Transfer to the ferry port and return, transfers from port to hotel
and return, services of a representative on the island, 4 night’s
dinner, bed and breakfast, welcome drink on the first night,
*Please note that Hemmings Coaches cannot be held responsible if
½ day island tour, ferry crossings and entertainment*.
5 Days £289 weather conditions cause problems to your outward or return sailing.
Hemmings Holidays Reservations Hotline: 01237 451282 23
13Monday 23 to Friday 27 March 2015 MONDAY: We depart locally and travel to Eastbourne stopping for Designed by the Duke of Devonshire, Eastbourne
South Coast and Eastbourne lunch along the way. We arrive at the Imperial Hotel late afternoon. enjoys a glorious location, is sheltered by the South
Downs and the magnificent promontory of Beachy
No single supplement on allocated singles EXCURSIONS: Head. Eastbourne is renowned as one of the finest
• A circular day tour taking in the un-spoilt beauty of the Weald holiday resorts in the country with expansive seafront
Holiday insurance £17 parades, colourful gardens and promenades and
where many small towns and villages still retain the essence of the Victorian architecture, there is a definite air of quality,
Kent countryside, we shall return via Tenterden and Rye. charm and dignity to be found here. The level
• A tour to the beautiful Spa town of Tunbridge Wells. In Georgian seafront is lined with beautiful ‘Carpet Gardens’,
times, this spa town gained a reputation as the place to see and be elegant hotels and is the perfect place for a gentle
stroll.
seen.
• A day at leisure to enjoy Eastbourne. IMPERIAL HOTEL, EASTBOURNE
The Imperial is an impressive Victorian hotel situated at
FRIDAY: We depart the seaward end of Devonshire Place, an imposing
after our breakfast tree-lined boulevard. The hotel has spacious lounge
areas and a restaurant. Bedrooms are all en-suite with
and travel home for tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryer and colour
arrival early television. There will be entertainment some evenings in
evening. the ballroom. There are two lifts.
INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
Executive coach travel, 4 night’s dinner, bed and
breakfast, excursion programme and entertainment (no
entrances/fares).
Days £000
55 Days £200
Sunday 29 March to Saturday 4 April 2015 SUNDAY: After our morning departure we travel to the North of England Fort William, the ‘Outdoor Capital of the UK’ is not
Fort William and the for our overnight hotel. only an important tourist centre but also a splendid
location from which to explore the magnificent
Isle of Skye MONDAY: Departing our hotel we cross the border and enjoy a stop at
Gretna Green. Continue north where our journey will take us via
Western Highlands. It is situated at the south end of
the Great Glen, on the shores of Loch Linnhe, beneath
Single supplement £70 • Holiday insurance £19 Crianlarich before we pass through the eerie Glencoe, by Loch Linnhe and towering Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest mountain.
into Fort William. Nearby Aonach Mor offers Britain’s only alpine cable
EXCURSIONS: car, rising over 2000 feet to the Snowgoose restaurant,
• A scenic drive north over the road bridge to the Isle of Skye – the best from where there are remarkable views of the Great
known of all the islands, enjoy the scenic beauty, its folklore or its Glen. The surrounding countryside has some of
romantic image associated with Bonnie Prince Charlie. Britain’s most spectacular and romantic scenery.
• A tour to Glencoe – a place of breath taking peaks and spectacular
ALEXANDRA HOTEL, FORT WILLIAM ***
waterfalls onto Oban – which has been marked with the seal of approval The Alexandra Hotel provides traditional Scottish
from Queen Victoria as ‘one of the finest spots we have seen’. hospitality at its best, in a great location and with
• A beautiful day starting with the Caledonian Canal at Fort Augustus. everything close by whether it’s shopping in the high
Visit the original Loch Ness Visitors Centre at Drumnadrochit with views street, catching a bus or taking a train to explore the
of the loch. We continue our drive along the picturesque Loch Ness with spectacular local area. There are 93 bedrooms within the
plenty of photo opportunities. Keep your eye’s peeled for the Loch Ness hotel all are en-suite with television, direct dial telephone
Monster! and tea/coffee making facilities. There is a lift.
FRIDAY: We leave Fort William today and travel south with a visit to INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
Moffat before crossing the border and to our overnight hotel in the north Executive coach travel, 6 night’s dinner, bed and
of England. breakfast and excursion programme (no entrances/
SATURDAY: We depart after breakfast and return back home early fares).
7 Days £385 evening.
14 Hemmings Holidays Reservations Hotline: 01237 451282Monday 6 to Friday 10 April 2015 MONDAY: We travel north to Blackpool and the Queens Hotel. With heart stopping rides, entertaining arcades,
Blackpool, The Lakes Enjoy your dinner followed by an evening free to explore the
facilities that Blackpool has to offer.
Golden Mile Promenade and exciting Pleasure Beach,
Blackpool lures a varied mix of youths, families and
and Bury Market couples. In Blackpool you can explore three piers and
brave the big wheel on Central Pier, set up a deck
Single supplement £20 • Sea view supplement EXCURSIONS: chair on the sand, test your vocal chords on the big
£12per person • Holiday insurance £17 • We travel to Cumbria and The Lake District which is the largest of dipper, take a donkey ride on the beach or opt for a
the United Kingdom’s National Parks and contains 16 lakes and quiet stroll by the piers and promenade. Visit the
famous tower, brave the glass floor or dance around
more than 150 high peaks, it is picture perfect. the ballroom.
• Bury Market oozes charisma and atmosphere, it attracts over
250,000 visitors each week. The ambience and layouts offers QUEENS HOTEL, BLACKPOOL**
The Queens Hotel perfectly placed on the sea front between
visitors the opportunity to seek out and visit every stall and it is a central and southern piers. The hotel offers a Theatre Bar with
unique shopping experience and day out. dance floor and entertainment most evenings, a cocktail bar,
lounge, games room with pool tables and a fitness centre with
• A day at leisure to enjoy Blackpool. gym, sauna, solarium and indoor pool. All bedrooms are
en-suite with hairdryer, telephone, television and tea/coffee
FRIDAY: We depart after breakfast and travel south arriving home making facilities. The hotel is non-smoking throughout and has
late afternoon/early evening. free Wi-Fi in public areas. There are two lifts that serve all floors
(although several stairs to some rooms).
INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
Executive coach travel, 4 night’s dinner, bed and breakfast,
1 lunch and excursion programme (no entrances/fares).
5 Days £230
Monday 6 to Friday 10 April 2015 MONDAY: We depart the westcountry and travel to Folkestone in time for The Grand Burstin Hotel towers over Folkestone’s
attractive harbour. This grand hotel is renowned as
Folkestone and Ostend *2 for 1 Bar* dinner.
one of the UK’s top entertainment hotels, meaning
EXCURSIONS: you can relax, dine in style and be entertained all
No single supplement on first three singles under one roof. With 481 en-suite rooms this hotel is
• A circular day tour taking in Hythe, Rye and Cinque Port of Hastings and
Holiday insurance £22 returning via Tenterden – the 2nd Cinque Port you will take in today.
ideal for holidays, short breaks and weekends away.
The hotel has a leisure club, with an 18 metre indoor
• We cross the water to enjoy a full day out in Ostend, Belgium’s most heated swimming pool, sauna and solarium. There is
popular seaside resort with a very individual charm. With its also a fully equipped gymnasium with state of the art
equipment. Folkestone also offers the visitor the
characteristic sea front, marinas and parks, bustling markets and shops. chance to hop across the water to many fantastic
Take in the fish and seafood stalls along the pier, the miniature railway European destinations.
and the impressive statue of King Leopold. For those of you without a
valid passport there will be plenty of things to do in your host resort of BRITANNIA GRAND BURSTIN HOTEL,
FOLKESTONE
Folkestone. This hotel has a warm and welcoming atmosphere, superb
entertainment and excellent facilities throughout. All bedrooms
• We travel to Canterbury one of the oldest cities in England. Some of you are en-suite and are equipped with tea/coffee making facilities
may enjoy touring England’s oldest architecture others may enjoy the and television. You may like to upgrade to ‘Premier Dining’
shops on offer, or perhaps just admire Belly Harry – the tallest of which give access to a smaller restaurant – supplements apply.
There is a lift.
Canterbury Cathedral Towers.
INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
FRIDAY: After breakfast we return to the westcountry to arrive late Executive coach travel, 4 night’s dinner, bed and breakfast, a
afternoon/early evening. day excursion to Ostend, entertainment, two for one in the bar
each evening between 6pm and 9pm (restrictions apply)and
excursion programme (no other entrances/fares).
5 Days £220
Hemmings Holidays Reservations Hotline: 01237 451282 23
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