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2018/2019
Holidays by Coach
Much more than Door2Door…
our holidays include travel, accommodation,
excursions and admissions!
Winners of Holiday Programme of the Year 2016
at the National Coach Tourism Awards
Clocking up the miles since 1922
© Flickr – Willem van Valkenburg
“Carl adds to your enjoyment of the holiday”
Welcome to Shaws, celebrating Great value – Look what we include!
our 96th year of trading! Free ‘Door2Door’ Service (see right)
Whether you enjoy a scenic view, a stay by the sea or Free excursions, including entrance fees, throughout your holiday
exploring somewhere interesting, we offer a great
Half board accommodation on most tours (see below)
choice of carefully chosen holidays and short breaks,
all staying in specially selected, welcoming Porterage, wherever possible
accommodation! Our privately owned, family-run All travel (including ferries and flights) detailed in the tour itinerary
company (now in our 96th year and fourth generation)
has a fleet of more than 20 coaches and a highly Pre-allocated seat
experienced team with a vast amount of knowledge 24 hour emergency contact
at their fingertips. We’re immensely proud to have a
Plus we offer optional free travel insurance on every tour!
long list of loyal customers, who travel with us time
and time again, appreciating our attention to detail Usually we include dinner and breakfast
and the care with which we look after them – look out on all holidays, but you’ll find the price
for the extra touches that we often include, like a box clearly marked otherwise on those
few occasions when we feel it will
guided tour or a delicious cream tea! enhance your stay by only including
You’ll find that our coach holidays are convivial and breakfast (maybe so that you can
sample local restaurants for dinner?)
relaxing – and incredibly good value! Just sit back in or, on the other hand, by including
your comfortable, reclining seat, amongst like-minded additional meals!
people and enjoy a completely stress-free holiday!
An award-winning company
Check out our award winning Award-winning
out&about Day Tour Brochure – holidays
making memories with friends WINNERS OF THE HOLIDAY
PROGRAMME OF THE YEAR at
and family. Winners at the 2018 the 2016 National Coach Tourism
British Coach Tourism Awards for Awards – and commended for our
innovation and creativity plus the
Brochure of the Year! high quality and excellent content
) Sea or Scenery ) Sightseeing & Shopping ) Top Visitor Attractions of our holidays – and finalists
again in 2018!
) Events & Entertainment ) Famous Homes & Gardens ) Distinctive Days
We have a superb selection of award-winning day tours! If you’re not used to travelling on your own or if you’ve never
been with us before, a day out is a great introduction to coach travel? Ring 01778 342224 for a brochure or download
the latest edition from our website www.shawscoaches.co.uk
2 Contact us today on 01778 342224 or email enquiries@shawscoaches.co.uk
“Our very first coach holiday was a great success. Great group deals –
Many thanks to Jason our driver” 1 in 10 go FrEE!
We are pleased to offer one FREE
place for every group of 10 (or more)
The ultimate luxury – full fare-paying passengers booked
our free ‘Door2Door’ service on the same holiday! This offer
Our Door2Door service is the only way to start and applies to all tours in this brochure except those to the Isles of Scilly and the
finish a holiday and it’s FREE if you live in one of the Channel Islands. Group discounts cannot be used in conjunction with any
following local towns and from most of the villages other offer. You must make all the bookings at the same time and under one
that are situated between them and our base in Maxey: lead name and your free place will be awarded to the lowest fare payable.
Just remember that if your numbers have to be reduced after the booking
l Bourne
) l The Deepings
) has been made (due to someone cancelling) any savings would have to be
l Oakham
) l Peterborough
) recalculated accordingly Please phone us direct on 01778 342224 for all
l Spalding
) l Stamford
) group booking enquiries.
l Uppingham l Whittlesey
For groups of 20 or more, why not take advantage of our expertise and ask
) )
our Private Groups team to arrange a tailor-made tour just for you?
Don’t worry if you live outside our free collection area (e.g. Boston, Chatteris,
Grantham, Holbeach, Huntingdon, Long Sutton, March, Melton Mowbray,
Oundle, Ramsey, St. Ives, St. Neots, Wisbech etc.) – we can usually offer you Your money is in safe hands!
the same Door2Door service for a small supplementary charge. Please ask We all want to know that our holiday money will be securely
for further details and also for availability of intermediate pick-up points, protected. For your peace of mind, we are members of the
for example, between Peterborough and Dover on our European tours Bonded Coach Holiday Group (part of the Confederation Of
(e.g. Cambridge Services). Passenger Transport UK Ltd.). This is a government approved,
consumer protection scheme, which ensures that, in relation to
“Our driver Graham was wonderful! the coach package holidays described in this brochure, the clients’ monies are
protected by a Bond which may be called upon in the unlikely event of the
Very helpful and friendly” Member’s insolvency. Customers are recommended to inspect our current
membership certificate at our office in Maxey or alternatively go to www.bch-
uk.org or telephone 0207 240 3131 to confirm that our membership is current.
Loyalty discount May we also draw your attention to the Bonded Coach Holiday Group Trading
Travel with us on three or more of our holidays (including short breaks) in Charter that will apply to our coach package holidays (see pages 17 and 18).
any calendar year and take advantage of our Loyalty Discount! When you
book your third tour, just include the booking reference numbers of your “The whole event for me was just spot on and Peter
previous two tours in the appropriate section of your booking form and
we’ll then deduct £15 per person from your final invoice. For your fourth
looked after us perfectly”
and any subsequent tours your discount increases to an even more
generous £20 per person!
You’re in safe hands!
Our luxury, touring class coaches are equipped with air-
conditioning, reclining seats, seat belts, on-board toilet and a
More discounts – selection of hot and cold drinks. They are maintained to the
© Flickr – Andy Walker
for National Trust, highest standards by our in-house and highly skilled
engineering team and you’ll find that our driver/tour
English Heritage or managers are amongst the best in the country. Experienced,
rHS Members professional, dedicated and welcoming, they all hold a ‘Driver Certificate of
Professional Competence’ and undergo regular Disclosure & Barring checks.
If you choose a holiday that includes a visit to a property managed by one
We are especially proud of the number of commendations they receive.
of these organisations and you have a membership that entitles you to free
admission, we’ll be pleased to discount the price of your holiday by £5 per
person per property visited. Please be sure to request your discount when
Visiting friends &
you complete your booking form (we’ve included a separate section to family?
remind you) – and you’ll also need to make sure you have your valid We can often offer seats for travel
membership card with you on the tour, otherwise you’ll have to pay your only,including our Door2Door service
own entrance fee on arrival!! but you just need to know that this is
not covered by the BCH scheme (see
above). Please ask for further details.
Holiday insurance
We are pleased to offer all customers an optional free travel insurance policy,
with no age limit, on all departures subject to you meeting our insurer’s criteria
“An excellent two day break and
(see page 31 for further details). Alan the driver top marks”
Please don’t hesitate to call us if you need any further information or guidance when choosing your holiday
with us – we’re always happy to help and, remember, the earlier you book the more chance we have of being
able to provide you with the holiday, room type and seat location of your choice!
Unless otherwise stated, prices are per person and include: Door-to-Door travel 䡲 All accommodation including
breakfasts and dinners 䡲 All excursions & admissions in the itinerary 䡲 Please ask for details of room upgrades 3
Index
Booking Forms......................................Pages 15 & 16 Holiday Insurance ..........................................Page 31 Seating Plan .....................................................Page 4
Booking Information.......................................Page 31 How to Book ...................................................Page 4 Trading Charter .....................................Pages 17 & 18
Our Autumn/Spring ‘Door2Door’ Holidays listed by departure date
Date Days Destination Ref Page Date Days Destination Ref Page
September 2018 February 2019
Mon 3 Sept 5 Wells & Somerset C3141 8 Fri 8 Feb 3 Our 2019 Reunion C3171 22
Thur 6 Sept 5 Rail, Sail & Bewitched! B3142 8 Fri 15 Feb 4 Country & Western in Caernarfon C3172 22
Mon 10 Sept 5 Eastbourne – by the sea! A3145 8
March 2019
Tue 11 Sept 7 Discover Shetland B3146 5
Sun 16 Sept 5 Picturesque Pembrokeshire & The Gower C3147 10 Fri 1 Mar 4 A Taste of The Northwest! B3173 23
Sun 23 Sept 7 Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way C3148 9 Mon 4 Mar 5 A Taste of Cornwall – Newquay C3174 24
Mon 24 Sept 5 Coast-to-Coast in Devon C3149 10 Mon 11 Mar 5 Spring Seaside Special – Blackpool B3175 24
Sun 30 Sept 5 The North Yorkshire Moors National Park B3150 12 Fri 15 Mar 4 ‘Springwatch’ in Devon C3176 23
Sun 24 Mar 2 Dip into Derbyshire! C3177 25
October 2018 Mon 25 Mar 5 Eastbourne by The Sea! A3178 26
Mon 1 Oct 5 Autumn Colours in Spectacular Snowdonia C3151 12 Sun 31 Mar 2 Sunday Night Special – Bath C3179 25
Sat 6 Oct 8 Autumn in Provence A3152 11
April 2019
Fri 12 Oct 3 Lakes & Lights Weekend B3154 19
Mon 15 Oct 5 Cornish ‘Rail & Sail’! C3155 13 Mon 1 Apr 5 Spring Colours by The Welsh Borders! C3180 7
Mon 15 Oct 5 Autumn Colours in the Lakes B3156 13 Fri 5 Apr 4 Blossom Time in The Garden of England A3181 25
Mon 22 Oct 5 The Magnificent Malverns! C3157 14 Mon 8 Apr 5 Constable Country A3182 26
Fri 26 Oct 3 Salisbury & Stonehenge C3158 19 Wed 10 Apr 7 Isles of Scilly C3183 27
Mon 29 Oct 5 Autumn Colours in the Wye Valley with Warner C3159 6 Mon 15 Apr 5 ‘The Best of The West’ –
Bath, Wells & Maritime Bristol C3184 27
November 2018 Fri 19 Apr 4 Easter on The English Riviera! C3185 29
Fri 2 Nov 4 Ypres – 100 Years of History A3160 14 Mon 22 Apr 5 Hadrian’s Wall & The Pennines B3186 28
Mon 12 Nov 5 A Taste of Christmas on the English Riviera C3161 20 Mon 29 Apr 5 Thomas Hardy’s Dorset C3187 28
Mon 19 Nov 5 Warner’s Alvaston Hall B3162 6 May 2019
Sat 24 Nov 3 Longleat at Christmas C3163 19
Fri 3 May 4 Yorkshire Dales & Skipton’s Canal Festival B3188 29
Mon 26 Nov 5 A Cornish Christmas Cracker! C3164 20
Mon 6 May 5 Steaming Through The Bulbfields A3189 30
Fri 30 Nov 4 German Christmas Markets A3165 21
Sun 12 May 6 Jersey C3190/3191 30
December 2018
Fri 7 Dec 4 Yorkshire’s Yuletide Festivals B3166 21 Typical Seating Plan
Sun 23 Dec 5 Christmas in Carmarthen C3167 21
Sun 30 Dec 4 A ‘Hallmark’ New Year! C3168 22
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Mon 14 Jan 5 New Year Revive & Relax at Sinah Warren! A3169 7
Fri 25 Jan 3 Top Secret Weekend B3170 23
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How to book your Shaws Door2Door holiday
Normally, it takes just one quick and simple phone call to book your holiday before departure). Please check that the details are correct and make a note
although, occasionally, we may have to call you back if we need to check of the balance due date, as we do not send reminders – and receipts will
room availability, especially for late bookings. only be sent if you specially request one. Please remember that you must
Your seat and your room will be held for you for one week whilst you pay the balance to the office or travel agent at which you originally made
complete your booking form and send it to us with your non-refundable your booking.
deposit of just £40 per person. This deposit includes an optional free holiday Your ticket will be sent to you (or your agent) approximately 7-10 days before the
insurance premium. You can pay by cheque, credit card, debit card or cash (at departure date and it will show both the time and place of departure for your
our office). You can also make a counter reservation with any of our approved, holiday. Please notify the office at which you made your booking if you have not
local travel agents (ring us for details of your nearest agent), but please received your ticket within 5 days of departure (or if you lose your ticket).
remember that all correspondence and travel tickets will be sent to you via You’ll find a coach seating plan on this page, booking forms are in the centre
your agent. (You’ll need to pay us the full amount if you are making a (pages 15 and 16) and don’t forget to read our Trading Charter (pages 17 and
reservation less than 8 weeks before the tour departure date). 18) before you make your booking.
After we’ve received your booking form, we’ll send you (or your travel agent) Privacy Policy – Your privacy is important to us. Our privacy policy can be
a Confirmation/Invoice which records your booking details and shows the found online at www.shawscoaches.co.uk or alternatively we can post a copy
balance due and the date by which it should be paid to us (usually 8 weeks upon request.
4 Contact us today on 01778 342224 or email enquiries@shawscoaches.co.uk
Au t um n Hol i d ays
© Flickr Peter Stenzel
Discover Shetland
Tuesday 11 September 2018 – 7 Days
© Flickr – Peter Stenzel
Also includes a light lunch on Thursday
y REF: B3146 y £990 y SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: £226
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
y Unspoilt scenery
“But you have to remember, Shetland time is slower.
y Jarlshof Prehistoric Site
There’s a saying, that Shetland watches don’t show
© Flickr – Peter Stenzel
y St. Ninians Beach
minutes or hours – only years!”
y Yell & Unst
Avalina Kreska, The AdderStane
We are delighted to be able to offer you the opportunity to discover before our overnight sailing to Lerwick. Dinner will be taken in the ship’s
these beautiful secluded islands (as seen on the popular BBC TV restaurant and you’ll find a hospitality tray in your cabin if you would like
series ‘Shetland’)! It’s said that the nearest railway station to a cup of tea before breakfast on board tomorrow morning.
Shetland is in Norway and we think a lot of the scenery is very Thu Disembark, after breakfast, and meet the guide for today’s tour of
reminiscent of the ords. It’s also easy to see the Norse influence the Northern Isles – Yell and Unst – using the local ferry service for the
running throughout the islands in many of the place names, like short crossings. Included is a light lunch at the Baltasound Hotel on Unst
Jarlshof and Tingwall. and the opportunity to see Muckle Flugga, almost the northernmost tip
Your holiday to Shetland will include visits to three of the fifteen of the UK! We’ll also stop off to see a replica Viking Long Ship before
inhabited islands of this remote archipelago, where the spectacular checking into the Shetland Hotel.
land and seascapes include some of Britain’s highest cliffs, miles Fri Today, we’ll be exploring South and West Mainland, heading first
and miles of beautiful beaches, dozens of sheltered sea lochs and towards Sumburgh Head, with a stop at the beautiful beach of St.
lots of fertile farmland, grazed by hardy, local sheep whose Ninians before your visit to Jarlshof, where you’ll find evidence of
exceptionally fine wool forms the basis of the island’s famous settlements dating back to the Bronze Age and the remains of an entire
knitwear industry. Viking settlement. Later, look out for the Shetland ponies at Tingwall as
The islands are home to one of Europe’s largest and most complex we make our way to Scalloway, the former capital, to visit a museum
archaeological sites, which spans over 5000 years of history and that tells visitors of the island’s folklore.
you’ll find that there’s an abundance of wildlife, including the Sat For your last day on Shetland, our guide will take you to North
endearing ponies. There’s so much to see but your abiding Mainland to see the “Drongs” (a spectacular series of sea stacks)!
memory will be of a land that is just so unspoilt – truly a place apart! We also include entry to Tangwick Haa Museum, a guided tour of the
Our journey to Shetland includes an overnight cruise, from Shetland Jewellery Workshop and the Shetland Museum. Embarkation
Aberdeen to Lerwick, on board one of Northlink’s comfortable on to the Northlink ship will be late afternoon.
and well-equipped vessels and then a two night stay at Lerwick’s Sun Disembark, after breakfast, and then enjoy a splendid ride through
Shetland Hotel. To make sure you get the most enjoyable the glorious scenery of Royal Deeside, passing Crathie Church and
experience during this once-in-a-lifetime holiday, we’ve included stopping in Ballater before we travel over the Pass of Glenshee on our
the services of an experienced guide to accompany you during our way back for a final night at the Pitbauchlie House Hotel.
island tours. You’ll see all the main sites, hear about the island’s Mon Homeward bound.
history (including the WW2 ‘Shetland Bus’), and also learn about
SHETLAND HOTEL HHH
the lifestyle – just in case you’re captivated by the islands’ magic
y Rooms with TV, radio, phone, hairdryer, Wi-Fi and hospitality tray
and decide to stay!
Tue Travel north to stay overnight at the 3 star Pitbauchlie House Hotel y Restaurant, bar and reception/lounge y Lift
in Dunfermline. ACCESS: There’s a step into the ensuite facility in your Northlink cabin.
Wed Continue to Aberdeen, via the Tay Bridge and along the coast The lift at the Shetland Hotel does not serve all the bedrooms so please
road, to arrive early afternoon for some free time in the ‘Granite City’ discuss any mobility issues.
Unless otherwise stated, prices are per person and include: Door-to-Door travel 䡲 All accommodation including
breakfasts and dinners 䡲 All excursions & admissions in the itinerary 䡲 Please ask for details of room upgrades 5
Wa r n e r H o l i d a y s
The Warner Hotel
Experience –
Enjoy a grown-up treat in one of
Warner’s lovely hotels, all set in
beautiful coast and country
locations and all offering so much
more than just a place to stay!
Autumn Colours in A Taste of Christmas at
The Wye Valley – Alvaston
Holme Lacy Monday 19 November 2018 – 5 Days
Monday 29 October 2018 – 5 Days Also includes lunch on Friday
y REF: C3159 y £495 y NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT y REF: B3162 y £490 y NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
Stay in one of the prettiest parts of rural Britain at this Grade I listed During the 19th century, Alvaston Hall was the focus of Cheshire
mansion in the Wye Valley! In a picturesque, lakeside setting and society and, over 100 years later, this Grade II listed Victorian
surrounded by 20 acres of stunning, landscaped parkland and hotel is still buzzing with activity – especially on a ‘Taste of
gardens, Holme Lacy has delighted a glittering array of guests in Christmas’ holiday! From the outside, the original house is a
the past, from King Charles I to one of Queen Victoria’s daughters! fascinating blend of styles, with some half-timber framing,
Now it’s your turn to discover its many charms, including the an eye-catching clock tower and gargoyles above the porch.
beautifully decorated ‘Blue Room’ and the great entertainment Inside is some fine Elizabethan-style panelling and a Georgian-style
available in the Late Lounge! fireplace but there’s also a super new cabaret diner restaurant
Autumn is a lovely time of the year in this part of the world and you where guests really appreciate being able to keep their seats as
can look forward to seeing some beautiful colours during our scenic the after dinner entertainment unfolds!
rides through the Wye Valley and the Forest of Dean! As Christmas is only just around the corner, your holiday will include
plenty of opportunities for hunting out unusual gifts for friends and
Mon Outward journey.
family. Chester has a super selection of interesting shops and you
Tue Stock up your bookshelves during this afternoon’s visit to Hay-on-
may also find some lovely pieces at Wedgwood – or perhaps you
Wye! Located at the foot of the Black Mountains, it’s famous all over
might make someone a special candle?
the world for second-hand and antiquarian bookshops.
Wed Join us for a scenic tour, accompanied by a local guide, along Mon Outward journey.
the beautiful Wye Valley and through the ancient woodlands of the Tue Afternoon ride to the Cheshire Candle Workshops, where you can
Forest of Dean. try your hand at candle making!
Thu Morning visit to Hereford where we have laid on a guided tour of Wed Day tour to Chester for shopping and sightseeing, to include a
the awe-inspiring cathedral, home of the Mappa Mundi guided tour of the city’s remarkable cathedral, dating from 1092!
Fri Homeward bound stopping off in the riverside city of Worcester – Thu Day at leisure.
best known for its magnificent cathedral, the world renowned Worcester Fri You may be able to find a few more Christmas gifts, on the way
Porcelain, the piquant Worcestershire Sauce and the most picturesque home, at the Wedgwood Visitor Centre where lunch, a factory tour
cricket ground in the country! and a visit to the Museum are all included.
A ROOM UPGRADE OR SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE? Please ask for further details if you would like to enhance your stay.
ADULTS ONLY – all guests at a Warner hotel must be aged 21 or over.
6 Contact us today on 01778 342224 or email enquiries@shawscoaches.co.uk
Wa r n e r H o l i d a y s
RELAX AND UNWIND EAT & DRINK! TRY SOMETHING NEW? LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
At these adult only resorts, you The extensive breakfast buffet Why not learn a new talent (or As snug as your luxury bedroom
can really switch off and make selection will set you up for the perfect an existing one) with the may be, you won’t want to miss
time for yourself – go on, you day and there are lounges, bars huge range of exciting, daytime the top class entertainment
deserve it! Warm, welcoming and coffee shops for lunches, activities that are available? that’s provided every night at
and carefully decorated lazy afternoon teas and early Activities vary at the different every Warner hotel, featuring
bedrooms provide a haven evening drinks. Round off the hotels but can range from live bands, comedy acts, tribute
for relaxation and are day with an evening meal archery to tennis and wine acts, dancing and much more!
complimented by superb indoor prepared for you by award- tasting to yoga! Warner aims to
leisure and spa facilities. winning chefs. offer something for everyone!
“I had a fantastic time. There was so much to do and we enjoyed every single day”
New Year Revive & Relax at
Sinah Warren!
Monday 14 January 2019 – 5 Days
Also includes a FREE upgrade to a Signature room for all
twin and double rooms Spring Colours by
y REF: A3169 y £399 y NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
The Welsh Borders!
Believe it or not, Sinah Warren actually started life as a 15th century Monday 1 April 2019 – 5 Days
y REF: C3180 y £499 y NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
health farm! So, perhaps if you have overindulged during the festive
period, it could be the perfect choice – and it’s definitely the place
to go to for a relaxing break if Christmas has been especially busy!
The hotel is on Hayling Island, which sits between the harbours of We’re back at Holme Lacy for our Warner spring break – and
Chichester and Portsmouth, so there’s usually a never-ending why not, it’s so pretty here! If you like to be active there is an
parade of small boats, ships and yachts to watch as you take an abundance of activities to keep you on your toes. Find your inner
afternoon tea or perhaps a pre-dinner cocktail? If you really need to calm with a quiet stroll on the lawn, or have a game of disk golf,
shed some pounds, electric bikes are available for hire and if it’s not croquet or bowls to focus the mind, or maybe you’d like to try a
too cold, we suggest you wrap up warm and take an invigorating beauty treatment in the Spa? You can wander around the
walk along the beach – the island is quite flat. And maybe take a gorgeous gardens and maybe pick up a tip or two from the
pair of binoculars if you love bird watching? gardeners and, later, each evening enjoy great ‘Essentially
If it’s a bit too chilly for a walk, you’ll find plenty of daytime Musical’ themed entertainment, with songs from top West End
activities taking place and, of course, four evenings of great musicals like Les Mis, Cats and Jersey Boys!
entertainment during this ‘Variety LIVE’ themed break!
Mon Outward journey.
Mon Leave your chores behind as we set off to Sinah Warren! Tue Sit back and enjoy the spectacular scenery as we cruise across the
Tue Morning at leisure. This afternoon, join us for an excursion to mountain tops to the historic, market town of Hay-on-Wye, where you
Portsmouth’s recently re-opened D-Day Museum, dedicated to the can stock up on reading material in its world famous second-hand and
Allied Invasion in June 1944 and telling the unique personal stories antiquarian bookshops.
behind this epic event. Wed Meander along the beautiful Wye Valley, stopping off in Tintern,
Wed A day in England’s ancient capital, Winchester, starting with a before our guided tour of Cardiff’s Royal Mint – the only place in the
guided tour of the magnificent, 1000 year old cathedral, where Jane world where you can watch the United Kingdom's coins being made!
Austen is buried – but leaving you time later to explore this ancient You'll even have the opportunity to strike your own coin!
city at your leisure. Thu At leisure.
Thu Relax and enjoy Warner’s excellent facilities. Fri Our journey home includes a stop-off in the riverside city of
Fri Homeward bound, feeling relaxed and refreshed – and ready to Worcester, with its magnificent, medieval Cathedral containing the
start planning for Christmas 2019 perhaps? tomb of King John!
ELECTRIC SCOOTERS & WHEELCHAIRS. Conditions apply for guests who wish to take a mobility scooter to any Warner hotel.
Please let us know if this applies to you so that we can bring them to your attention before you make a reservation?
Unless otherwise stated, prices are per person and include: Door-to-Door travel 䡲 All accommodation including
breakfasts and dinners 䡲 All excursions & admissions in the itinerary 䡲 Please ask for details of room upgrades 7
Au t um n Hol i d ays
© www.geograph.org.uk – Bill Harrison
© Flickr – Steve Slater
Wells &
© Flickr – Ali Harrison
Somerset
Mon 3 Sep 2018 – 5 Days
Rail, Sail & Eastbourne
Also includes welcome pre-dinner
By The Sea!
drink on Monday Bewitched!
Mon 10 Sep 2018 – 5 Days
Superior rooms may be available at a Thu 6 Sep 2018 – 5 Days
supplement Also includes welcome refreshments
y REF: C3141 y £530
Superior rooms may be available at a
Superior rooms with sea view may be
y SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: £76
supplement
y REF: B3142 y £490
available at a supplement
y SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: £64 y REF: A3145 y £490
y NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
Here’s a rare chance to holiday at a
gorgeous 15th century hotel in England’s
smallest city, Wells, opposite one of Take a trip on the famous Settle-Carlisle
England’s most beautiful cathedrals! Line, during your stay at one of Hallmark’s Join us for a relaxing holiday, at this
The Swan is a delightful old building that flagship hotels, which has won awards for pleasant Sussex resort, where listening to
has been sympathetically modernised customer service and for food! Your holiday the band is a favourite past-time on a fine,
and yet still retains its historic charm. will also feature a nostalgic ride on the sunny day! Guests of the privately owned
Your holiday will include several more Keighley & Worth Valley Railway, which Best Western Lansdowne Hotel appreciate
impressive buildings as well as some has become synonymous with the film the personal touch that comes from it
stunning scenery, magic, mystery and even ‘The Railway Children’ and a relaxing cruise having been in the same family ownership
a trip to the sea! Will you find the Holy Grail on the Lancaster Canal. since 1912. They also love the hotel’s
in Glastonbury, with its ancient sites that are location on the elegant seafront,
Thu Travel north.
linked to Joseph of Aramathea, King Arthur overlooking the Western Lawns and Wish
Fri Call into Kendal on our way to the Grade 2
and his Knights of the Round Table? Tower with splendid views of the sea and
listed station at Appleby, to join the
Beachy Head.
Mon Outward journey. Enjoy a glass of Buck’s Settle/Carlisle Railway for a spectacular ride,
Fizz before dinner. across the Ribblehead Viaduct, to Settle. Mon Travel to Eastbourne.
Tue Spend the morning in Glastonbury before Sat Spend the morning in Skipton and find Tue A free morning to relax! This afternoon,
we visit Montacute House, a masterpiece of out why it’s said to be the happiest place in visit Bateman’s, Rudyard Kipling’s home, now
Elizabethan Renaissance architecture. the country! Later, enjoy a nostalgic steam in the care of the National Trust and left much
Wed Wander around Wells this morning. train ride along the Worth Valley to the Bronte as it was when he lived here.
Visit the cathedral or stroll around today’s village of Haworth. Wed A scenic ride, over the South Downs, to
town centre market! This afternoon, join us Sun A short drive to Lancaster for a relaxing Arundel Castle, home of the Dukes of Norfolk
for a scenic drive down Cheddar Gorge. cruise on the Lancaster Canal followed by for nearly 1000 years! Then, on to Brighton –
Thu Today, we feature a visit to the National time to look around the city. The 1000-year maybe you might like to get a bird’s eye view
Trust’s Tyntesfield, an impressive Victorian old Castle was the scene of one of the UK’s of the resort from the i360?
Gothic Revival house built as a family home. most famous and notorious witch trials! Thu Drive out via Beachy Head to spend the
Round off the day at the nearby Victorian Mon Travel home across the Pennines, morning in the pretty village of Alfriston then,
seaside town of Clevedon. stopping off in Halifax to see the beautifully back in Eastbourne, have a relaxing afternoon
Fri We’ll call at the Wiltshire town of Bradford- restored Piece Hall. and maybe enjoy a last walk into town?
on-Avon (known locally as ‘Beautiful Bradford’) Fri Homeward bound, calling at the spa town
on our way home. HALLMARK HOTEL PRESTON LEYLAND of Royal Tunbridge Wells.
HHHH
BEST WESTERN PLUS SWAN HOTEL HHHH y Rooms with TV, radio, phone, hairdryer, BEST WESTERN LANSDOWNE HOTEL HHH
y Rooms with TV, radio, phone, hairdryer, ironing equipment, Wi-Fi and hospitality tray y Rooms with TV, radio, phone, hairdryer, Wi-Fi
trouser press, ironing equipment, Wi-Fi, safe and y Restaurant, bar and reception lounge and hospitality tray y Restaurant, bar and
hospitality tray y Restaurant, bar and lounge y Italian style courtyard y Indoor pool, lounge y Games room y Lift
y Walled garden y Gym sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi & gym ACCESS: There are steps to the main door but a
ACCESS: No lift. Most bedrooms are either first ACCESS: No lift, but there are some ground floor wheelchair lift is available. Some bedrooms are
or second floor so please discuss any mobility bedrooms and the remainder are either one on half landings and will involve a couple of steps
issues. flight down or one flight up. so please request level access if necessary.
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Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way!
Sunday 23 September 2018 – 7 Days
Superior rooms with sea view maybe available at the Ocean Sands at a supplement
Also includes welcome refreshments at Newtownmountkennedy and Enniscrone and tea/coffee & scones on Tuesday
Please note breakfast will be taken on the ship on your homeward journey
y REF: C3148 y £750 y SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: £117
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
y
“There are no strangers
Achill Island
y
here; only friends you
Belvedere Gardens
© Flickr – SheltieBoy
y
haven’t yet met”
Coastal scenery
y
William Butler Yeats
Sheepdog demonstration
©VisitBritain – Discover Northern Ireland
Join us for a wonderfully scenic tour along the ‘Wild Atlantic Way’, Thu Our day, in magical Mayo, starts with a scenic drive along the
in two of Ireland’s most photogenic counties, Sligo and Mayo, and shores of Loughs Conn and Cullen before we cross the bridge to Achill,
featuring a four night stay in the small, seaside town of Enniscrone. Ireland’s largest island! After a lunch break in Keel, we’ll continue along
The Ocean Sands is a modern, family-owned hotel right on the the Atlantic coast and stop off at Foxford Woollen Mills, where a self-
beach front – just perfect if you want to dip your toes in the water guided tour recounts the story of how the woollen industry revived the
after our days spent touring this spectacular area – and the town’s fortunes during a time of famine.
restaurant and bar both have wonderful views of the bay out to Fri We take our leave of the Atlantic coast and wend our way back
the Atlantic Ocean. east, dipping into Northern Ireland to visit the Marble Arch Caves, one
of the finest show caves in Europe. You will be guided, on foot and by
Sun Depart for Holyhead to catch the afternoon sailing to Dublin
boat, through a fascinating natural underworld of rivers, waterfalls,
followed by a short drive to our overnight hotel – the 3 star Park View
winding passages and lofty chambers with stunningly beautiful cave
in Newtownmountkennedy, Co. Wicklow.
formations! We will also be stopping off in the historic town of Kells
Mon We’ll be making our way, northwest, to Enniscrone. En-route,
before arriving at our overnight hotel, the 4 star Kingswood Citywest,
we’ll visit Belvedere House with its lovely Victorian Walled Garden,
on the outskirts of Dublin.
rolling parkland, lake views and a fascinating history – be sure to find
Sat It’s an early start to catch this morning’s sailing from Dublin port as
out why the ‘Jealous Wall’ was built!
we make our way home so we’ve arranged for you to have a leisurely
Tue Have you ever seen a sheepdog at work? You will, today, during
breakfast on the ship.
our visit to Glen Keen Farm – one of the largest sheep farms in Ireland
and set in beautiful countryside! As well as the chance to watch a
demonstration of the sheep herding, you’ll also enjoy home baked
scones and some traditional Irish music before we continue to Westport OCEAN SANDS HOTEL HHH
for time at leisure in this lovely Georgian town. y Air-conditioned rooms with TV, hairdryer, ironing equipment, Wi-Fi and
Wed Join us for a morning ride to Sligo. Places to visit in the town hospitality tray y Restaurant, bar and lobby lounge y Lift
include the County Museum & Art Gallery, the ruined Abbey and the ACCESS: 5 rooms are located in the grounds at the Ocean Sands Hotel, not
Yeats Society Memorial Building where you can learn all about the far from the main building but reached by a short, open air walk. There are
city’s famous son and Ireland’s most celebrated poet! Later, spend approx. 150 steps at the exit to the Marble Arch caves so anyone with
the afternoon at leisure enjoying the sea air in Enniscrone. mobility issues may wish to remain in the Visitor Centre.
Unless otherwise stated, prices are per person and include: Door-to-Door travel 䡲 All accommodation including
breakfasts and dinners 䡲 All excursions & admissions in the itinerary 䡲 Please ask for details of room upgrades 9
Au t um n Hol i d ays
© VisitBritain – Andrew Pickett
© www.geograph.org.uk – Gareth James
Picturesque Pembrokeshire
& The Gower Coast-To-Coast
Sunday 16 September 2018 – 5 Days
In Devon
Also includes refreshments on arrival and a cream tea on
Tuesday
Monday 24 September 2018 – 5 Days
y REF: C3147 y £460 y NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
Also includes a cream tea
y REF: C3149 y £490 y SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: £88
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
y Gower Peninsula
“Graham our driver – TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
y Picton Castle y West Somerset Railway
the best. Nothing too
y St. David’s & Tenby y Porlock Hill
much trouble for him, “Thoroughly enjoyed
y Musical entertainment y Horse-drawn canal cruise
always smiling and the whole holiday”
y Bicton Gardens
cheerful”
on two evenings
This holiday (usually a very popular choice) is based in the market A spectacular coastline, welcoming market towns and splendid
town of Carmarthen, which, according to tradition, was probably scenery will be your reward if you join us for this holiday at one
the first walled city in Wales, as well as a Roman settlement. of our most popular hotels! You’ll also enjoy a nostalgic ride on
It’s also the home of the earliest Welsh manuscript – the ‘Black Britain’s longest steam railway – the West Somerset Line –
Book of Carmarthen’. together with what we think is one of the finest drives in England –
Outings include the picture-postcard resort of Tenby and the from Minehead, over Porlock Hill, to Lynmouth!
birthplace of the patron saint of Wales, St. David’s, with its beautiful The Best Western Tiverton Hotel sits in the heart of Devon in the
cathedral (the smallest in Britain), as well as lots of lovely scenery. historic market town of Tiverton, with the wonderful, unspoilt
For a true ‘taste’ of the area, we treat you to Welsh cream tea on scenery of the Exmoor and Dartmoor National Parks virtually on
The Gower, where a local guide will also show you the peninsula’s the doorstep!
renowned, unspoilt scenery. Evening entertainment by a Welsh
Mon We make our way down to Devon.
harpist will also be a special treat!
Tue Have a look around Tiverton, this morning, before we take a
Sun Meet your fellow guests over a tea/coffee and Welsh cake when trip on one of the few remaining horse-drawn barges in the country.
we arrive at the Ivy Bush. During your afternoon cruise along the Great Western Canal, the crew
Mon Travel west to Tenby and on to Picton Castle, a fascinating, will regale you with tales from days gone by as you enjoy a traditional
half fortified manor house and half fully developed medieval castle cream tea.
surrounded by beautiful gardens and woodlands. Wed This morning, take the steam train, from Bishop’s Lydeard to
Tue Our day on the Gower includes visits to Mumbles and the Gower Minehead, on the longest heritage line in the UK. Enjoy the views of
Heritage Centre (a rural life museum) as well as a guided tour and rolling hills and the Bristol Channel before free time by the sea in
cream tea. Minehead. Then, another lovely ride as we drive over Porlock Hill and
Wed Today’s destination is magical St. David’s, taking in the beautiful along the coast to the twin towns of Lynton and Lynmouth. Keep a look
scenery of St. Bride’s Bay, Newgale Sands and the Preseli Mountains. out for the gorgeous ponies as we make our way back across Exmoor!
Thu Our homeward journey features a spectacular drive across the Thu We’ll visit the quintessentially, English, seaside towns of Sidmouth
Heads of the Valleys Road (the southern boundary of the Brecon and Budleigh Salterton, before rounding off this lovely holiday with an
Beacons National Park). afternoon at the beautiful gardens at Bicton Park.
Fri Homeward bound.
IVY BUSH ROYAL HOTEL HHH
y Rooms with TV/radio, phone, hairdryer, ironing centre, Wi-Fi and BEST WESTERN TIVERTON HOTEL HHH
hospitality tray y Restaurant, bar and lounge y Sauna and gym y Rooms with TV, radio, phone, hairdryer, ironing equipment, Wi-Fi and
y Patio y Lift hospitality tray y Restaurant and lounge/bar y Garden
ACCESS: The lift serves all floors but there are a few steps within the ACCESS: Sorry no lift, but ground floor rooms are available and the
bedroom corridors. remaining bedrooms are just one floor up.
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Autumn in Provence
Saturday 6 October 2018 – 8 Days
© Cook n With Class Uzes
Also includes a welcome drink at each hotel
y REF: A3152 y £1025 y SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: £190
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
y Avignon
“The French air cleans
y Boat trip on the Camargue
up the brain and does
y Millau Viaduct
good – a world of good”
y Pont du Gard
Vincent Van Gogh
Picture yourself in Provence in October, when temperatures are still Wed At leisure in Uzes, when the medieval town centre will be buzzing
pleasant but not so hot that it’s too uncomfortable to explore the with the weekly market stalls! Sample the local produce and, maybe,
region’s amazing, historic, Roman remains and wonderful scenery! visit the castle or the cathedral or perhaps the ancient herb garden?
You’ll be staying at a traditional, 3 star, modern, family-owned It’s about a 20-30 minute walk into the centre but our coach will be
hotel, on the outskirts of the beautiful town of Uzes. Most of the on hand to provide transfers if you prefer to take the easy route!
friendly staff have a good command of English but feel free to Thu Discover 2000 years of history at the amazing Pont du Gard!
practice your French when ordering your pre-dinner drink at Stroll down to the aqueduct and walk across the lower section for
the bar! some lovely views but be sure to leave time for the very informative
Your holiday will include amazing sights like the Pont du Gard, and cleverly designed museum. Later, there’ll be time at leisure in
an incredible feat of engineering, built to take water to the Nimes where you may choose to visit the world’s best-preserved
bathhouses of Nimes. amphitheatre (that once held 24,000 spectators) or the beautifully
You’ll also be able to see what remains of that famous bridge at preserved temple ‘Maison Carree’?
Avignon that we’ve all sung about! Fri We may be saying ‘au revoir’ to Provence but this is a day to look
forward to! We make our way through pleasant countryside to join the
Sat An early start for our Channel crossing and onward journey to the
autoroute north, over the amazing Millau Viaduct, stopping for photos and
4 star Novotel on the outskirts of Dijon.
refreshments at the Visitor Centre. Then, onward through the spectacular
Sun The road south continues along the Autoroute du Soleil, through
scenery of the Auvergne to our overnight stay at the 4 star Mercure Hotel
the vineyards of Burgundy to the Rhone Valley, pausing for lunch in
in the centre of Orleans. Look right and left for the 80 volcanoes that
Valence and at the Nougat Museum in Montelimar before reaching
make up the ‘Chaine des Puys’ that will unfold before your very eyes!
Uzes.
Sat Homeward bound, through the rolling Normandy Hills, to Calais for
Mon Today, we’ll be visiting the beautiful city of Avignon. Included is a
a late afternoon sailing back to Dover.
guided tour (in English!) of the magnificent Palais des Papes and you
then have free time to explore the pretty squares and cobbled streets
at your leisure. Be sure to wander down to the River Rhone for a photo BEST WESTERN HOTEL UZES PONT DU GARD HHH
of that bridge! y Air-conditioned rooms with TV, phone, hairdryer, ironing equipment,
Tue Experience the Camargue during our cruise through the Wi-Fi and hospitality tray y Restaurant, bar and reception/lounge
marshlands and salt lagoons of this unique landscape, with the chance y Garden and patio/terrace y Outdoor swimming pool (May-Sept),
to see the famous black bulls and white horses! We’ll also visit the World tennis courts y Lift
Heritage city of Arles, much painted by Van Gogh and with countless ACCESS: No lift at either overnight hotel but each has ground floor
Roman sites! bedrooms, subject to availability. At Uzes, bedrooms are reached by a very
short undercover walkway.
Unless otherwise stated, prices are per person and include: Door-to-Door travel 䡲 All accommodation including
breakfasts and dinners 䡲 All excursions & admissions in the itinerary 䡲 Please ask for details of room upgrades 11Au t um n Hol i d ays
©VisitBritain – Lee Beel
© Flickr – alljengi
Autumn Colours in
North Yorkshire Moors Spectacular
National Park Snowdonia
Monday 1 October 2018 – 5 Days
Sunday 30 September 2018 – 5 Days
y REF: B3150 y £495 y NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
Also includes cream tea on Wednesday
y REF: C3151 y £440 y NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
y Spectacular scenery
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
y North Yorks Moors Railway y Ffestiniog Railway
y Castle Howard y Talyllyn Railway
y Whitby y Autumn colours
© Flickr – Andrew
y Portmeirion
Hackness Grange is all about ‘Location, Location, Location’ and our
holiday here is all about ‘Scenery, Scenery, Scenery’! This recently You’ll enjoy seeing Snowdonia’s spectacular mountain scenery, by
renovated, country house hotel offers a rural retreat from everyday coach and rail, on this popular tour staying in the charming, unspoilt
life. It stands in beautiful grounds, in the small village of Hackness, resort of Criccieth in North Wales. The town has two lovely sandy
on the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors National Park, looking beaches, divided by a headland on which stands an historic castle
out across the gardens to its own lake! Your holiday will include and, on a clear day, you have a wonderful panoramic view of the
some of the National Park’s ‘hot spots’, a magnificent historic Cambrian coastline. Your holiday here will include scenic journeys
stately home, time by the sea and, of course, it would be on two of the famous ‘Great Little Trains’ of Wales, whose unique
incomplete without a ride on the popular NYMR! attraction lies in their modest size and leisurely speed, affording you
plenty of time to take in the lovely autumn colours!
Sun A scenic journey to the hotel, travelling over the Humber Bridge
The Lion, in the heart of Criccieth, is one of our favourite hotels. It’s
and the rolling Yorkshire Wolds.
been owned and loved by three generations of the Brown/Burnett
Mon A trio of delights: the market towns of Pickering and Helmsley,
family and our customers always receive a warm welcome here.
plus a visit to Castle Howard, one of Britain’s finest stately homes.
Tue We head out to the moorland village of Goathland (maybe you’ll Mon Outward journey.
recognise it as ‘Aidensfield’?) and then make our way to Staithes. Tue A super, scenic tour, of southern Snowdonia, taking in the
Formerly a bustling fishing port, it’s now a quaint coastal hamlet with spectacular views between Harlech and Tywyn, enjoying the sea air at
higgledy-piggledy cottages and winding streets. Then, continue down Barmouth and taking a trip past beautiful Dolgoch Falls on the Talyllyn
the coast to spend awhile in Scarborough. Railway!
Wed More Moors! Enjoy a spectacular ride on the North Yorkshire Wed Spend the morning at leisure and then join us, this afternoon,
Moors Railway from Pickering to Whitby, where you’ll have some time for a circular ride out to the end of the peninsula, where a cream tea
at leisure before we return to Hackness, through even more spectacular awaits, by the sea, at Aberdaron!
scenery and stopping off in picturesque Hutton-le-Hole. Thu A great day out on the famous Ffestiniog Railway between
Thu Your holiday won’t be over until you’ve stepped inside the Porthmadog and Blaenau, passing through parts of Snowdonia that
nostalgic ‘World of James Herriot’ in the market town of Thirsk. are inaccessible by road! We’ll also visit the picturesque, Italianate-style
This well-presented, award-winning museum is just delightful! village of Portmeirion and the harbour town of Porthmadog.
Fri Homeward journey.
HACKNESS GRANGE HOTEL
y Rooms with TV/radio, phone, hairdryer, Wi-Fi and hospitality tray THE LION HOTEL HHH
y Restaurant and lounge/bar y 17 acres of private grounds with lake, y Rooms with TV, radio, phone, hairdryer, Wi-Fi and hospitality tray
garden, patio and terrace y Restaurant, bar and reception lounge y Two nights of evening
ACCESS: The hotel has a main building and adjacent courtyard area. There entertainment y Garden and patio y Lift
are 4 steps to the main entrance but level access is available at another ACCESS: A few bedrooms are located in a separate, converted stable block,
entrance. There is no lift but there are some ground floor rooms in the which has no lift access and there are also three bedrooms in the main building
Courtyard, which is just a one minute, open air walk from the main building. that are not served by the lift, so please let us know of any mobility issues.
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© Flickr – John Kroll
Cornish Autumn Colours
‘Rail & Sail’! In The Lakes
Monday 15 October 2018 – 5 Days Monday 15 October 2018 – 5 Days
Also includes a cream tea Also includes lunch on your homeward journey
y REF: C3155 y £470 y NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT y REF: B3156 y £530 y SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: £60
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
y Bodmin & Wenford Railway y Mountain Goat tour
y Padstow y Lake cruise
© Flickr – Robert Pittman
y River cruise y L’al Ratty
y Trelissick Garden y Britain’s favourite view
The autumn colours, at the National Trust’s Trelissick Garden, Have a wonderful adventure with Mountain Goat minicoaches,
should be just one of many highlights during this holiday to the during this super autumn holiday, in the beautiful Lake District!
popular resort of Newquay, on Cornwall’s northern coastline. Hiring these local experts for a day means that we can take you
We’ll be staying at the Esplanade Hotel, where you can be certain off the beaten track and show you the awesome scenery of the
of a genuinely warm welcome and a relaxed atmosphere. It has Western Fells that’s inaccessible to larger vehicles. Your holiday
stunning sea views across the famous Fistral Beach, where it’s will also include a lake cruise and a ride on the charmingly named
fascinating to watch the skill of the surfers as they ride the waves ‘L’al Ratty’ miniature railway that chugs along the valley from
into shore! Ravenglass to Eskdale.
The harbour is one of the resort’s most picturesque locations and You’ll be staying in Kendal at the Riverside Hotel. In days gone by,
nothing feels quite so traditionally Cornish as watching the fishing the building was used as a tannery but, happily, it smells much
boats coming home with the day’s catch – especially with those sweeter now!
spectacular sea and beach views in the background!
Mon Outward journey.
Mon Travel to Newquay. Tue We start our ‘Lakeland Adventure’ with time to look round
Tue Spend the morning in Newquay before our afternoon ride on the Bowness before enjoying a relaxing sail down to the southern tip of
Bodmin & Wenford Steam Railway. A delicious cream tea on board will Lake Windermere. Continue to the genteel resort of Grange-over-Sands
be ‘just the ticket’! for a stroll by the sea and spectacular views of Morecambe Bay.
Wed Join us for a visit to the pleasant county town of Truro, where Wed We change direction and head east to Sedbergh, then through
you’ll find Cornwall’s only cathedral. After free time, embark for a impressive and remote scenery to the market town of Appleby. This
relaxing cruise along the lovely River Fal to Trelissick, where you afternoon, we’ll pass Ullswater – often said to be the most beautiful of
can wander through the gardens that are full of exotic plants and all the lakes – and over the famous Kirkstone Pass to Windermere.
herbaceous borders – as well as featuring panoramic views across Thu Our day of ‘High Adventure’ with the Mountain Goat team, taking
the river estuary. in the breathtaking Hardknott & Wrynose Passes, the desolation of the
Thu Enjoy a relaxing morning before our afternoon drive, along the Duddon Valley, L’al Ratty, and what’s said to be Britain’s favourite view –
coast, to Padstow. Home to so many of, famous chef, Rick Stein’s Wastwater.
food outlets, it’s now often referred to as ‘Padstein’! Fri Our journey home takes us through the lovely Yorkshire Dales and
Fri Time to head home. includes a delicious lunch!
THE ESPLANADE HOTEL HHH RIVERSIDE HOTEL HHH
y Rooms with TV, radio, phone, hairdryer, Wi-Fi and hospitality tray y Rooms with TV, phone, hairdryer, ironing equipment, Wi-Fi and hospitality
y Restaurant, reception lounge and bar y Decking area, indoor pool, tray y Restaurant and lounge/bar y Indoor pool, sauna, steam room,
sauna & Jacuzzi y 2 nights entertainment y Lift gym, exercise studio & hot tub y Balcony y Lift
ACCESS: There are steps at the front of the hotel but also a disabled ACCESS: There are about 8 steps down to the lift and restaurant but a stair
entrance to the side. Some bedrooms are accessed via steps. lift is available.
Unless otherwise stated, prices are per person and include: Door-to-Door travel 䡲 All accommodation including
breakfasts and dinners 䡲 All excursions & admissions in the itinerary 䡲 Please ask for details of room upgrades 13Au t um n Hol i d ays
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© Flickr – Stewart Black
The Magnificent Ypres –
Malverns! 100 Years of History
Monday 22 October 2018 – 5 Days
Friday 2 November 2018 – 4 Days
Also includes refreshments on arrival and a light lunch
Also includes a welcome drink
on Tuesday
y REF: C3157 y £510 y SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: £60
PLEASE NOTE THIS TOUR DOES NOT INCLUDE ANY
EVENING MEALS
y REF: A3160 y £490 y SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: £100
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
y River Severn cruise
y ‘Black & White’ Villages Trail TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
© Canal & River Trust
y Cider-tasting y The Menin Gate
y Two cathedral cities y Fully guided throughout
This is a truly lovely – and quite unspoilt – part of England, where Thanks to our expert guide, Derek, we’ve been privileged to offer
the Malvern Hills provide a picturesque backdrop to the rolling hills some wonderfully moving tours to Ypres during the last 19 years,
and fields of Herefordshire. Water was the main reason for Malvern all leading up to this weekend, close to the 100 year anniversary of
becoming a popular spa town. Queen Elizabeth I made a point of the cessation of hostilities. Included in the itinerary of this special
drinking it, in public, in the 16th century! Later, Queen Victoria tour are some of Derek’s personal favourites, like Talbot House,
refused to travel without it and it’s the only bottled water used by Tyne Cot and Black Watch Corner, along with his easy-to-follow,
HM Queen Elizabeth II on her travels around the world! highly interesting and moving account of events.
A romantic, ivy clad hotel, full of character and charm, in the centre Our hotel, in Ypres, is just a short walk from the bars and
of Great Malvern will be your home from home and the autumnal restaurants on the town square and also from the Menin Gate,
colours will enhance our scenic tours of the surrounding area. where the Last Post Ceremony of Remembrance takes place nightly
– do, please, attend on at least one evening. We also invite you to
Mon Meet your fellow travellers over tea/coffee and biscuits on arrival.
tell us if you would like to pay a personal tribute at any of the places
Tue We visit the charmingly named Hop Pocket Craft Centre and then
that we are visiting – or if anywhere nearby has a family connection
follow on with a guided tour and tasting at Weston’s Cider Mill. A light
– and Derek will do his best to incorporate it in the tour.
lunch here is included before we continue to Hereford, where your time
is your own – but don’t miss the celebrated, medieval Mappa Mundi in Fri After a lunchtime sailing across the Channel, visit Talbot House in
the Cathedral! Poperinge, where our soldiers enjoyed some rest and relaxation in
Wed Enjoy our scenic ride around some of the pretty villages along between their periods of frontline duty.
Herefordshire’s picturesque ‘Black and White Villages Trail’ and spend Sat We visit well-known locations like Polygon Wood and Vancouver
time exploring the streets and alleyways of Leominster with its antique Corner as well as the Memorial Museum at Passchendale and Tyne Cot,
and curio shops. the largest CWGC military cemetery in continental Europe.
Thu A day in Worcester, with the morning free to explore before our Sun As far as possible, we’ll follow the line of the 4th Battle of Ypres
afternoon cruise along the River Severn. when the German Army planned a series of attacks to relieve pressure
Fri Our homeward journey includes a stop-off in Gloucester for free on their troops elsewhere. Ultimately, they gained very little and the
time as well as a short cruise on the river and a visit to the National arrival of the Americans meant that eventually they would simply be
Waterways Museum. outnumbered. Fittingly, we’ll visit an American Memorial and also the
Australian Memorial Park at Fromelles where Derek will lay a
THE ABBEY HOTEL HHHH commemorative wreath.
y Rooms with TV, radio, phone, hairdryer, ironing equipment, Wi-Fi and Mon Our journey back to Calais includes the Atlantic Wall Museum and
hospitality tray y Restaurant and reception lounge/bar y Gardens with the British War Cemetery at Terlincthum.
patio/terrace y Lift
ACCESS: There are about 6 shallow, wide steps with a central handrail at NOVOTEL IEPER CENTRUM HOTEL HHH
the hotel entrance. Some floors have steps leading to the bedrooms and y Air-conditioned rooms with TV, radio, phone, hairdryer, Wi-Fi and
some bedrooms have steps within the rooms so please discuss any mobility hospitality tray y Restaurant, bar and terrace y Steam room and gym
issues. y Lift
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