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Group
Packages
& Breaks
2018
Scotland | Wales | England
Island Escapes Rail Inclusives Centred Stays Themed Breaks Touring Holidays
P Low Prices Guaranteed
P Best of Terms Assured
P No Deposit Needed
P 23 Brand New Ideas
A Collection of 70 Beautiful Ideas P Free Place on All Tours
Featuring 150 Group
30 Tours are FREE from Friendly Member Hotels
Single Room Supplement October 2017 - April 2019
Each year we look at ways to improve the
delivery of our products we offer the Travel
Trade. Recently, we expanded our Hotel
Product Team, so we now see our hotel
members on a more regular basis, making
sure hotels are in tune with the needs of the
group market.
It allows us to work especially close with
hotel members. We know each hotel
extremely well and will have stayed in just
about all of them. Furthermore, because
Classic is funded by its membership, does
mean there’s no need for Wholesaler mark-
ups. This together with our volume discounts
provides you with a complete price which
quite simply cannot be matched.
Classic has always been, and will continue to
be a hotel marketing group, where our hotels
are our partners. We believe it essential and a
rather unique relationship to have as we can
provide your Company with a seamless and
70 easy to book UK Packages, transparent level of service.
If you are looking for a more bespoke
especially designed for the
tour, let us know. We are always up for a
challenge!
Andrew Simpson
Group Market Managing Director
Hotel Membership & Ratings The Classic team - Inspired by Ideas
For our business relationship to develop and grow, we believe it’s
essential for you to trust our products. For this reason, Classic’s
Hotel Product team are busy all year round visiting our Hotel
Partners to make sure they are “Group Friendly” for us to include
them in this brochure. Most hotels are 3* or 4*, but to further
assist you with your hotel selection we have sub-categorised
each hotel into one of three grades:
Approved: Hotels at the lower end of their star rating,
meeting Classic’s minimum level of expectation.
Commended: Rated average or slightly above average in all key
areas within their star category. Meet The Team ( left to right),
Nicola, Nathalie, Fiona, Pamela, Susan, Richard, Claire,
1st Class: Hotels which are “top-notch” in all departments. Pauline, Anne Marie, Andrew, Mark, Stacey
Extra Value for Less Money Incoming Groups | Attraction | Ferries & Trains | Private Bespoke Tours
Due to the volume of business & the long working partnership we Classic looks after the needs of groups coming from all
enjoy with our partners we can negotiate extremely favourable over the world, with over 50% of our tours being bespoke.
prices with our hotels, carriers and attractions. We pass these Classic has a multi lingual Incoming Groups Department and
savings on to you providing you with prices which quite simply an Attractions Team who look after the booking of ferries,
cannot be beaten: trains & attractions within the UK. We are very specialised in
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Classic Britain Hotels
• All Centred stay packages include free tea/coffee and biscuits incentives, special interest parties or ad • • •
Individually Different,
Reassuringly The Same
England Wales Scotland
hoc groups you may be handling.
P 200 Group
on check in.
Orientated Hotels
P Low Group Rates
P Free Places
P Free Tour
• A free place is provided for your driver over 25 paying pax In addition to this Package Brochure we
Planning Service
(over 20 in the out of season period). have a 120 page full colour “Hotel Book
• 30 holidays do not charge Single Room Supplements for Groups” – a handy book to have on
The Hotel Book for Groups
Central Reservations & Sales
3 Dunlop Street, Strathaven ML10 6LA
• Porterage is included in all packages file for future reference. If you would
Telephone: 0845 1306 241 (local rate)
The Hotel Book
Email: groups@classicbritain.com
We do not ask you for any deposits on booking like a copy let us know. www.classicbritain.com
Hotel photographs depict a range of the various room types that are available.
All information believed to be correct at time of going to print. 11th Edition 2015.
for Groups
Coach Tours | Private Groups | Special Interest Tours
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Not only can we save you
time and money, but also….
Apart from the fab service you’ll receive from us and working with the
THEMES & BREAKS Page
best trading terms in the industry, there are other elements we would
like to shout about: Weekend Breaks .......................................................................................4
Singles Galore ...........................................................................................5
You will automatically receive the best trading terms in the
Themed .......................................................................................................6
Industry
Houseparties & Mystery Tours ................................................................7
Receive professional, friendly and unbiased advice at all times
Drinks Included .........................................................................................8
Have one point of contact throughout the booking process
Pre Festive Fun ..........................................................................................9
You don’t pay any deposit on booking, as long as payment is ISLAND ESCAPES
made before arrival
Scotland Map & Hotels ................................................................ 10 & 11
We can supply you with Thousands of Hi-Res Images for Free
Discover Dunoon, Argyll & Beautiful Isle of Bute ............................. 12
We can provide you with Word Doc files for all our packages, so Castles & Gardens of Ayrshire & Arran ............................................... 13
you can amend copy for your brochure
Scottish Islands Blooming Gardens..................................................... 14
You can capture those all important late bookers – Classic can
Oban , Mull & Sacred Isle of Iona (New).............................................. 15
provide you with extra rooms to sell within 30 days of arrival.
Scotch on the Rocks .............................................................................. 16
Give you extra time to sell if you are unsure whether a tour will
Inner Hebridean Island Hopper ........................................................... 17
operate or not.
Hebridean Odyssey................................................................................ 18
The Mystical Orkney Isles ..................................................................... 19
Classic Shetland & Orkneys Mini Cruise ............................................. 20
The Shetland - Island of the Vikings (New) ........................................ 21
20 Scotland’s North West Passage ........................................................... 22
SCOTLAND
19 22 Loch Lomond, Trossachs & New Borders Railway (New) ................. 23
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37 20 The Grand Scottish All Inclusive........................................................... 24
22 21 Scotland’s Lochs & Waterways (New) ................................................. 25
18 High Peak of Luxury in the Highlands (New) ..................................... 26
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Shetlands
35 Perthshire Highland Safari.................................................................... 27
34 36 33
Scotland’s Regal Heritage (New) ......................................................... 28
31 29 28
32 Autumn Gold & It’s Enchanted Forest ................................................ 29
16 27
8 Highland Lochs and Rail Adventure (New) ......................................... 30
15 30 26
25 36 Jacobite Steam Train & Great Highland Glens .................................. 31
12 6
17
23 Angus Secret Coastline & Glamis Castle............................................. 32
14 13 24 5
Royal Tales & Highland Trails ............................................................... 33
51
Romantic Highland Railways ................................................................ 34
50 Boats & Trains of the Highlands & Islands.......................................... 35
49 Must See Scotland (New)........................................................................36
48 Northern Highlights & Atlantic Coastal Drive (New) ....................... 37
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ENGLAND & WALES
4 46 England & Wales Map & Hotels ........................................................... 38
44 4 4 Elegant Eastbourne (New) .................................................................... 39
45 6 Kents Gardens, Wines and Railway Lines ........................................... 40
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England’s Mighty Castles & Stately Homes (New) ............................ 41
43 Enchanting Olde England ..................................................................... 42
7 42
4 Scenic Shropshire, Welsh Borders & Severn Valley Steam (New)... 43
Welsh Highlands, Anglesey & Puffin Island ....................................... 44
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4 Tracks and Sails of Cheshire & North West Wales (New) ................. 45
40
8 Derbyshire Peaks & Chatsworth House.............................................. 46
7 39 5
Lincolnshire Wolds & Dambuster Country (New) ............................. 47
The Yorkshire Dalesman (New) ............................................................ 48
Dales & Lakeland Explorer .................................................................... 49
England’s Lakeland Glory...................................................................... 50
Exploring England’s Northern Frontier (New) ................................... 51
Full Hotel Details and Reviews: www.classicbritain.com T: 01357 529129 3
River Cruise, Liverpool
Weekend Breaks
Relaxing ...
weekend breaks are available across
our portfolio of hotels stretching
from Thurso to Cornwall. Here are
a few recommendations. Liverpool
city break sold out in 2017, so we
have added more dates. We are
including a couple of new ideas
too, like a tour & tasting at Bombay
Sapphire Gin in Hampshire. Or, a
weekend break to Bletchley Park,
which we can tie in with one of the
Duxford Airshows. Also, Classic is
well geared to find hotels for any Bletchley Park Burghley House
Mystery Tour Weekends you may
be organising.
Sapphire Gin
Leicestershire Liverpool
& Burghley House & Mersey Cruise
Staying in an elegant and historical 4*
2 nights Liverpool is the up and coming city for
2 nights from
country house hotel will turn out to be a
refreshing and vitalising break away. On
£94 pp
a weekend break. A cultural capital
- birthplace of the Beatles with world £95 pp
class attractions & museums like
Saturday we have arranged for a visit to
UNESCO Albert Dock, with its spectacular riverside setting.
nearby Burghley House & Gardens. One of England’s grandest
To make the most of Liverpool’s proud history a 50 minute
16th century Elizabethan houses. Explore the house with its cruise on the iconic Mersey Ferry viewing Liverpool’s major
Burleigh House 115 rooms and the gardens laid out by Capability Brown. Liverpool landmarks with commentary is included.
Price Includes Hinckley Price Includes LIVERPOOL
Sketchley Grange Hallmark Hotel Hallmark Hotel
P Tea/coffee & biscuits on P Tea/coffee & biscuits on
check in Hotel & Spa check in (Alicia) (Feathers)
P 2 nights DBB 4* Commended Reviews 87% 3* Commended Reviews 80% 3* Commended Reviews 77%
P 2 nights DBB
P Entry Burghley House &
Gardens P Cruise on the Mersey
A mock Tudor hotel, with superb leisure and facilities. Choice of 2 hotels – Alicia is a restored cotton mill 2 miles from
P Free use leisure facilities P Porterage
Well-appointed bedrooms and emphasis on good food. city centre. Feathers is in the heart of the city, near cathedral
P 10% off pre-booked spa No supplement on 1st 5 singles Single Supplement - £30pp and 1 mile from Albert Dock where coaches park up.
treatments
2018: Fri 23/3, 8/6, 6/7, 28/9 x 2nts £94pp ss £nil Alicia: Fri 22/6, 6/7, 10/8 x 2nts £30 Feathers: Fri 8/6, 6/7, 3/8 x 2nts £99pp
Bletchley Park The South Downs
& Duxford Airshows* & Sapphire Gin Tour
An insight into the impressive
2 nights On the edge of the South Downs lies
2 nights
achievements of the “boffins” at
Bletchley Park. See the secret code
£109 pp
Bombay Sapphire Distillery. Learn how this
famous gin is distilled. Afterwards time free £99 pp
in Winchester, home to one of the largest
breaking enigma. Hear the stories of
cathedrals in Europe, with atmospheric precincts and an
how the code was broken hastening the end of WW2.
oh-so-English green. After lunch a tour though the South
Included on some dates is the option to book one of the Downs, a swathe of countryside, with rolling hills, pretty
Code Breaking machine exciting Airshows at Duxford. Winchester Cathedral villages and beautiful landscapes.
Price Includes Bedford Price Includes Bracknell
Park Inn Coppid Beech Hotel
P 2 nights DBB P Tea/coffee & biscuits on
by Radisson check in 4* Approved
P Entry into Bletchley Park
3* Commended
P Optional- RAF Duxford P 2 nights DBB
Airshows:
P Entry Bombay Sapphire Gin
P VE Anniversary 26/5* Modern & colourful hotel in a central location on banks of Quiet location on the edge of town, in the heart of Royal
P Flying Legends 7/7* P Porterage
River Ouse, most rooms have views. Berkshire. This Alpine styled hotel is spacious and popular
P Battle of Britain 13/9* P Free use of leisure facilities with groups.
Fri: 25/5*, 1/6, 6/7*, 7/9*, 14/9 x 2nts £109pp ss £35 (*Provisional. Airshow dates) 2018: Fri: 13/4, 11/5, 22/6, 27/7, 17/8, 14/9 x 2nts £99pp ss £30
Free on Lift in hotel, Disabled assisted Entertainment
site coach or ground rooms available provided on certain
4 E: groups@classicbritain.com parking floor rooms on request nights at no extra cost
Eastbourne
Singles Galore
With the ...
popularity of Single Room requests
rising, then Classic’s Singles Product
may sound appealing to increase
your single rooms on sale in your
brochure. For 2018 there are new
destinations such as the popular
seaside resorts of Blackpool and
Eastbourne. Peebles remains a firm
favourite and Yorkshire sold out in
2017. We have other destinations
for Singles holidays too; for instance
North Wales (p45) and Trossachs
(p25). All our Singles Breaks include a Royal Yacht
welcome drinks reception as well as
a day excursion programme.
Scarborough Lancaster Bomber
Peebles, Edinburgh 5 days 5 days
& Royal Yacht £289 pp
Blackpool & The Lakes £159 pp
This luxury holiday staying in the fabulous refurbished Blackpool with all its sights and shows is only a part of
Peebles Hydro Hotel & Spa, has been a firm favourite with this excellently priced holiday which explores the North
Operators for several years. It includes a fascinating itinerary. West of England from Southport to the Lake District.
Arrives Mondays Arrives Sundays
Tuesday Borders & Floors Castle Monday Free Day in Blackpool
Wednesday Free day in Peebles Tuesday Lake District & cruise on Lake Windermere
Floors Castle Thursday Edinburgh & Royal Yacht Britannia Lake District Cruise Wednesday Southport
Price Includes Peebles Price Includes Blackpool
Welcome Drinks Reception
Hydro Hotel Welcome hot drink on check in
Carousel Hotel
P P
3* 1st class 3* Commended
P 4nts DBB P 4nts DBB
Reviews 73% Reviews 84%
P Entry Floors Castle P Bucks Fizz Drinks Reception
P Entry Royal Yacht Britannia P Boat Cruise Lake Windermere
P Porterage Set in 30 acres of grounds in the Scottish Borders. This P Porterage Modern hotel in prime seafront location on Blackpool’s South
P Allocation: 30 singles, refurbished hotel is spacious, with lots happening including P Allocation 40 singles, Promenade, which is on the quieter side of town towards St Annes.
8 twins/dbles extensive leisure & spa. 4 twins/doubles A friendly Group orientated hotel with high review ratings.
Sun 8/10/2017 x 4. 2018 Mon x 4nts: 29/4, 27/5, 24/6, 29/7, 26/8 2018 Sun x 4nts: 11/3, 8/4, 13/5, 20/5, 4/11 - illuminations
Eastbourne 5 days from Yorkshire Coaster 5 days
& “The Bluebell” £159 pp & “The Dambusters” £224 pp
Seven Sisters, Nr Eastbourne Re-introducing our popular Eastbourne Singles Break, York Minster Sold out in 2017, this coastal break to Yorkshire is excellent
staying in either the highly rated York House Hotel or value for money. Staying in a 4* hotel near the Humber Bridge.
Imperial Hotel, both on Eastbourne’s Promenade. Included The tour includes entry into Lincolnshire Aviation Centre, where
is a journey on the famous Bluebell Steam Railway. you can witness a Lancaster Bomber being fired up. A tour along
Arrive Sundays the Yorkshire coast, and a day spent in the medieval city of York.
Monday Beachy Head & Alfriston Monday York (85 miles)
Tuesday Lincs Wolds & Aviation Centre with firing up of a
Tuesday Free day Eastbourne
Lancaster Bomber. Light Lunch Petwood Hotel (124miles)
Wednesday Brighton & BlueBell Steam Railway Wednesday Yorks Coast – Bridlington, Filey & Scarborough (90 miles)
Price Includes Eastbourne Price Includes Hull
York House Hotel Hallmark Hull Hotel
P Tea/coffee & biscuits on P Welcome Drinks Reception
check in 3* Commended 4* Commended
P 4 nts DBB
P 4 nts DBB Reviews 87%
P Entry Lincs Aviation Centre
Reviews 80%
P Welcome Drinks Reception
P Lunch Petwood Hotel
P Single journey Bluebell Steam (Dambusters fame)
P 2 nts entertainment
P Porterage
Stunning seafront location & only 400 yards from the pier. P Porterage Modern hotel in an elevated position with views of
York House is an ideal hotel for groups, with entertainment, Allocation 40 singles, the Humber and its bridge.
P Allocation 40 singles, P
4 twin/doubles many rooms with views, fine food, lift and full leisure. 4 twin/dbles Hull 2 miles.
York House: 12/11/17. 2018: 25/3, 15/4, 7/10, 28/10, 4/11. 17/3/19 Imperial: 7/10/18 2018 Sun x 4nts: 6/5, 27/5, 29/7, 21/10
Great reviews Town or city Fine views Free use of Leisure
about the food centre location from hotel facilities
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Other Singles Holidays on Pages 25 & 45
Edinburgh Christmas Market
Themed Breaks
A choice of four ...
very different ideas adding extra
dimension to your Tour Programme.
From a very Scottish experience
celebrating Burns night with haggis
and pipers, to a wonderful Welsh
weekend exploring the mountains
and coast. Or, Edinburgh for a
weekend stay. Edinburgh is one of
the top European city destinations
and during the Christmas markets
is a great time to visit this cultural
city. Our popular & exclusive Castle
Piping in the Haggis
Parties in the Borders is here again,
being a firm favourite for many
years.
Floors Castle Caernarfon Castle
Welsh Weekend 2 nights from Edinburgh Sat x 2 nts from
£75 pp Christmas Markets £109 pp
Llandudno Edinburgh
Relax in beautiful North Wales on a well priced weekend Six weeks of Winter Wonderland, takes place in the city
break. Included is a leisurely tour round Snowdonia including centre, St Andrews Place, Royal Mile and Princes Street
entry into the National Welsh Slate Museum – travel into the Gardens. Featuring German, Highland and Farmers
past of an industry and way of life which has chiselled itself Markets. It is one of the largest in the UK, attracting
over 3 million visitors. A festival of shows, as well as
into the very being of Wales. Discover the Workshops and see
ice skating, rides incl. the Big Wheel, dancing fountains,
an array of demonstrations. Afterwards, a coastal drive to
acrobats, fireworks and the new stunning street of light
Caernarfon & Llandudno. on the Royal Mile.
Price Includes Mold (N. Wales) Facts Edinburgh
Beaufort Park Grosvenor Hotel
P Welcome Tea & Bara Brith 2017: 26 Nov - 24 Dec.
on check-in 3* Commended 4* Commended
Reviews 82% 2018: 25 Nov - 24 Dec (prov.)
P 2 nights DBB
P Welsh themed dinner 1 - 4 nights BB or DBB
P I nights entertainment A family owned hotel which knows how to look after groups. Right in the heart of the city, this Hilton Doubletree Hotel
Other hotels available in the
P No Single Supplement All bedrooms similar, spacious public areas. Ideal location for city or area. is within easy walking distance of all the main sites and
P National Slate Museum exploring North Wales. Christmas Markets.
2018: Arrive Fridays x 2nts: 30/3, 27/4, 2/11 - £75. 18/5, 14/9, 12/10 - £84. ss £nil Sat. x 2nts: 2017 - 2/12 - £109pp. 2018 - 1/12, 8/12, 15/12 - £114pp ss £50 - 1 x DBB, 1 x BB.
Midweek dates available at lower prices.
Celebrating 2 nights 4 nights
Castle Parties 5 days from
Robert Burns £89 pp £144 pp £234 pp
The Tinto Hotel in the Scottish Borders is the venue to light heartedly An opportunity to stay in a Scottish castle. Live like a Scottish
celebrate the birthday of Scotland’s favourite “bard” (poet), Robert Laird, whilst visiting two of the areas most treasured and
Burns. As well as a traditional Burns dinner, kilt optional! The historical houses:
Half Day: Traquair House - dating back to 1107, a unique
traditional piping in and addressing of the haggis will be undertaken,
piece of living history. Also has a Micro Brewery.
followed by Scottish music. During the day, we visit Burns birthplace Full Day: Floors Castle & the Border Towns of Melrose
in Ayrshire and other places too. To this day Burns night is a big and Kelso
occasion in Scotland. A great way to keep your coaches busy in Full Day: Edinburgh - with time to explore one of Europe’s
January and your customers will be in for a real treat at a low price. Floors Castle most exciting cities
Price Includes Bigger Price Includes Peebles
Tinto House Hotel Barony Castle
P Welcome “Hot-Toddie” on P Check in hot drink
check in 3* Commended 3* 1st Class
P 4nts DBB
P 2 or 4 nts DBB Reviews 80% Reviews 80%
P 1 Scottish themed evening
P Entry into Robert Burns with entertainment
Museum
P Entry Floors Castle
P Burns Dinner, piper & In the tranquil village of Symington lies the Tinto, 5 miles from Biggar. Set in 25 acres of gardens & woodland, 2 miles from Peebles.
speaker The hotel takes one group so personal service is assured. Plenty P Entry Traquair House Barony history dates back to the 16th century and has evolved into
P 1 x Scottish entertainment comfortable public area space, and rooms are of a good standard. P Free use of Leisure a modern welcoming hotel, with the added benefit of full leisure.
Wed 24/1 & Fri 26/1 x 2nts £89pp ss £nil Mon 29/1 x 4nts £144pp ss £nil 2018: Arr. Sun x 4nts 27/5, 2/9, 9/9, 23/9 - £234pp. 10/6, 29/7 - £242pp. 5/8 - £284pp (Tattoo). SS £nil
Free on Lift in hotel, Disabled assisted Entertainment
site coach or ground rooms available provided on certain
6 E: groups@classicbritain.com parking floor rooms on request nights at no extra cost
Castle Stalker, Loch Linnhe
Houseparties &
Mystery Tours
In the shoulder ...
months, hotels not only drop rates to
fill their rooms, but also lay on more
than just DBB. The four featured
hotels are Classic’s most popular
Houseparties and we work with each
hotel to provide you with low priced
5 day breaks, with entertainment
included. Apart from these, we have
a number of other hotels which lay
on similar programmes. Also, if you
promote Mystery Tours, at any time
of year, whether it be for a Weekend or
Midweek, then Classic is the “one-stop” RAF Cosford Durdle Door Isle of Bute ferry
shop to find a list of hotels suitable for
you and your clients. Just let us know
your dates.
Bournemouth 5 days from Oban & Western 5 days
& Jurassic Coast £135 pp Highlands £109 pp
Bournemouth
This vibrant cosmopolitan town is an all year round resort, The mood and scenery in the Highlands changes with each
with a surprising temperate climate. It has a vast variety of season. March/April - springtime beckons, mountain tops still
shops, award winning gardens and blue flag golden beaches. have a dusting of snow, and the weather can be remarkably
mild, warmed by the Gulf Stream. According to the Met Office
Explore beyond and discover Dorset’s Jurassic coastline, like
March is the 2nd driest month in the Highlands. Between
the Durdle Door and picture-perfect villages & seaside towns
15th - 25th November 2018 (Prov), Oban comes alive with its
of Swanage and Weymouth. Further afield are Beaulieu and popular Winter Festival, 10 day event with markets, parades,
the New Forest. Oban ceilidhs, live music, art exhibitions and more.
Price Includes Bournemouth Price Includes Oban
4 nights DBB
Hallmark Regent Hotel
P P Hot drink & shortbread on
P Tea/coffee on check in Eastcliff Hotel arrival 2* Commended
Porterage 4* Commended Reviews 82% Reviews 73%
P P 4 nts DBB *
P 4nts entertainment - (1 x Festive dinner)
(Pianist, bingo, race night &
quiz night) Set high on Bournemouth’s famous East Cliff with views across the bay, the P Min 2 nts entertainment Central seafront location and Classics most popular hotel for
Turkey Tinsels are Festive hotel offers a truly contemporary feel. This luxury Houseparty package is Houseparties, because of the fantastic value with entertainment
P P Porterage
Themed. staying in one of Bournemouth’s most popular four-star hotels. included, and because Oban has such a beautiful Highland setting.
Sun x 4nts: 2017: 22/10 - £135pp. 2018: 15/4, 29/4 - £140pp 7/10 - £149pp. 2019: 7/4 - £140pp. Arr Mon x 4nts - 2017: 27/11- (Winter Festival)
Turkey & Tinsels: 2017- 26/11. 2018 - 25/11, 2/12 - £135pp. ss £nil all dates. 2018: 12/3, 19/3, 26/3, 29/10, 19/11-(Winter Festival) . 2019: 18/3. ALL dates £109pp ss £nil
Shropshire 5 days
Dunoon & Kyles of Bute 5£149
days
& Welsh Borders £129 pp pp
Ludlow & Castle Holy Loch, Dunoon
Sold out in 2017, this is an outstanding value break in Dunoon is easily accessible, only 30 miles west of Glasgow.
the first-class Buckatree Hall Hotel. Ideally placed to Take the 15 minute ferry crossing across the Firth of Clyde
enjoy fascinating days out in the unspoilt Severn Valley and you’re amidst beautiful Highland scenery. This well priced
countryside & the medieval towns of Ludlow, Shrewsbury break includes all ferries with a day out to the Isle of Bute.
and Kidderminster. Included is a guided Tour of RAF Cosford, Other recommended excursions: Arrochar & Inveraray. Loch
get up close to over 70 aircraft in 3 wartime hangers in the Lomond & Trossachs.
company of volunteer guides, many are ex-RAF.
Price Includes Nr. Telford Price Includes Dunoon
Buckatree Hall Hotel Royal Marine Hotel
P Tea/Coffee & biscuits on P Tea/coffee shortbread on
check in 3* 1st Class check in 3* Commended
Reviews 81% P 4nts DBB Reviews 87%
P 4 nts DBB P 2 nts entertainment
P 1 x musical night P 2 dinners with wine
A well renowned comfortable country house hotel, with it’s dreamy P Return ferry Gourock A popular group friendly hotel, in a superb seafront location overlooking
P 1 x in house enmnt – Hunters Quay
English elegance is quietly tucked away in secluded countryside, approx. the Firth and across from the ferry terminal. 2 miles from Dunoon. This
P Return ferry Colintraive
P Guided Tour RAF Cosford 4 miles from Telford. Rooms are high quality, all having open views. – Isle of Bute mock Tudor hotel has bags of character and most rooms have open views.
Arr. Sun x 4nts - 2017: 29/10. 2018: 4/3, 25/3, 28/10, 4/11, 11/11 . All dates £134pp ss £60 Arr. Sun x 4nts – 2017: 29/10. 2018: 25/3, 8/4, 28/10, 4/11, 24/3. 2019: 24/3. All dates £149pp ss £20
Great reviews Town or city Fine views Free use of Leisure
about the food centre location from hotel facilities
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Refreshing ...
drinks included breaks are excellent
value in these handpicked hotels. As
well as a packed hotel programme
including free drinks and
entertainment, we have squeezed
in entry into one of the area’s
best attractions. Choose from a
desirable location, The Scottish
Borders, The Welsh Highlands,
West coast of Scotland or the
South Coast. Or, how about our
new exclusive drinks included break
with a Michael Bublé tribute night
staying in a 17th century Scottish
Country Inn.
“Chilled” 5 days from
“Stirring” Snowdonia 5 days from
in the Trossachs £149 pp £149 pp
Stirling Castle
Based in the heart of the Trossachs and near to Loch Lomond, A popular tour, based in a lovely group friendly hotel at the
this is probably the best value drinks included break in foot of Snowdon, in the heart of the Welsh Highlands. *Free
Scotland, staying in an hotel which has undergone massive bar includes House wines, draught beers & soft drinks. Entry
improvements in the last year, and always has and will remain to The Welsh Slate Museum included. Suggested itinerary:
to be a firm favourite for groups. Suggested itinerary: Tuesday: Caernarfon, Bangor & Anglesey
Tuesday: Stirling Castle with entry included Wednesday: Snowdonia & Welsh Slate Museum
Wednesday: Inveraray & Loch Lomond Thursday: Porthmadog & Portmerion
Thursday: Highlands & Pitlochry Bangor
Price Includes Aberfoyle Price Includes Llanberis
Rob Roy Royal Victoria Hotel
P Tea/Coffee & Biscuits on P Tea, Coffee & Bara Brith on
check in 2* Commended. arrival 3* Commended
Reviews 78% Reviews 79%
P 4 nights DBB P 4 nts DBB
P Wine with dinner each night P 1 Welsh Themed evening
P 3 drinks vouchers per night Will probably be 3* by 2018. Hotel is set in an idyllic location P Entry Welsh Slate Museum Cradled between two lakes, the Royal Victoria is a popular choice
P 3nts entertainment on the edge of Aberfoyle, with emphasis on friendly staff, P 2 more nts entertainment for Groups, surrounded by wonderful mountain and Lakeland
P Entry Stirling Castle good entertainment and fine food. P Free Bar 1900 - 2300* scenery. The hotel has lots going on at this time of year.
2017: 23/10 - £149pp. 2018: 19/3, 2/4, 19/11, 10/12 (festive themed) - £149pp. 7/5, 1/10 2017: 13/11, 20/11 x 4nts - £149pp. ss £nil
£164pp. 11/6 - £185pp. 2019: 1 /4 - £154pp X 4nts. ss £nil all dates 2018: 26/2, 12/3, 26/3, 5/11, 12/11 x 4nts - £154pp ss £nil
4 days from
“Bubbly” MacBublé £135 pp
“On-the-Rocks” in Kent 5£169
days
pp
A new and exclusive packed all-inclusive short break located Dover Castle Based on the coast in Dover, with easy access to Canterbury.
in the Trossachs at the well known Winnock Hotel, near Loch This new break is staying in the modern 3* Ramada Hotel,
Lomond. The highlight of this break is a very impressionable with entertainment, drinks and wine included. As well as
being near the White Cliffs, entrance to one of the “prettiest
Michael Bublé tribute night. There is loads to see and do in
castles” in the world is also included. Suggested itinerary:
the Trossachs and we recommend the following:
Monday: Canterbury, Deal & White Cliffs
Full Day: Edinburgh & Falkirk Wheel Tuesday: Leeds Castle & Kent countryside
Full Day: Loch Lomond & Inveraray Wednesday: Folkestone. Romney-Hythe Railway & 1066 Country
Price Includes Drymen Price Includes Dover
Winnock Hotel Ramada Hotel
P Welcome Drink P Welcome Hot drink on
P 3 nts DBB 3* Commended check in 3* Commended
P Free Bar 1900-2230 (House Reviews 87%
Brands) P 4nts DBB
P Michael Bublé Tribute Night P Pre-dinner drink each night
P Scottish Show P Wine with dinner each night
P 1 other night entertainment
P Glass of wine with each dinner One of the “great” hotels for groups. Ticks all the boxes. Refurbished rooms, P 2 nights entertainment Set in a quiet garden location alongside the A2, between Dover
P 1 x cream tea bags of character, idyllic location in centre of this conservation town, lots of P Entry Leeds Castle and Canterbury. This 68 bedroom hotel is well positioned to
P Hot Toddy and visit from Santa * touring possibilities, food is consistently good and so too are the staff. All Singles are dbles for sole use explore the South East of England. Dover Castle is nearby.
2018: Arrive Fridays: 16/2 - £144, 9/3 - £169, 26/10 - £199, 2/11* - £179
Arr. Sundays x 4nts. 2017:- 15/10. 2018:- 18/3, 8/4, 14/10, 11/11. £169pp ss £92 (dbles for sole use)
ss Nil (max 3 then £15 thereafter)
Free on Lift in hotel, Disabled assisted Entertainment
site coach or ground rooms available provided on certain
8 E: groups@classicbritain.com parking floor rooms on request nights at no extra cost
Kilchurn Castle, Loch Awe
Festive Frolics
Below is a ...
small sample of the
programmes available.
Classic has a handpicked
selection of hotels offering
entertaining Turkey and
Tinsel Breaks with lots
included at tempting prices.
Our pre-Christmas hotels are
tried and tested, delivering
memorable experiences for
your customers. Also, we will Chatsworth House
be happy to plan and book day
excursions & attractions.
Turkey and Tinsel Breaks
Aberfoyle Arrochar Troon
Rob Roy Hotel Arrochar Hotel South Beach Hotel
2* Commended 2* Commended 3* Commended
Reviews 78% Reviews 72% Reviews 91%
A friendly and welcoming hotel, providing excellent value Refurbed in 2014 the hotel has stunning views along Loch Located along the beach front within walking distance of the
for money. From only £92 you get 4nts DBB, decorations up, Long. With 2 nts entertainment and warm welcoming local attractions this family run hotel has lots to offer your
entertainment every night – festive themed. Must be one of hospitality sure to get your customers in the festive spirit. customers. Includes is 2 nights entertainment and plenty of
the best value pre-Christmas breaks around. festive cheer.
2017: 11/11, 2/12 x 4nts £99pp ss £nil 2017: 17/11, 8/12 x 4nts £119pp ss £40 2017: 11/11, 25/11 x 4nts £174pp ss £40
2018: 12/11, 3/12 x 4nts £99pp ss £nil 2018: 18/11, 9/12 x 4nts £124pp ss £40 2018: 12/11, 26/11 x 4nts £174pp ss £40
Dunoon Blairgowrie Penrith
The Argyll Hotel The Angus Hotel Shap Wells Hotel
3* Commended 3* Commended 3* Commended
Reviews 80% Reviews 77% Reviews 79%
Located on the shoreline of the Firth of Clyde, 30 miles West Situated in the heart of Perthshire the Angus hotel is the Shap is surrounded by wonderful scenery beautiful in Summer
of Glasgow the Argyll hotel is a wonderful place to spend perfect setting to experience Turkey, Tartan and Tinsel. but perfect for a winter warming break. Enjoy a glass of wine
an out of season break. Enjoy the delightful views from the From warming mulled wine to hot mince pies they have a each night with dinner and one nights live entertainment.
lounge bar whilst sipping on some mulled wine. wonderful festive package in store. Enjoy a glass of hot mulled wine each evening as a night cap.
2017: 10/11, 1/12 x 4nts £149pp ss £50 2017: 18/11, 8/12 x 4nts £129pp ss £40 2017: 2/12, 9/12 x 4nts £134pp ss £40
2018: 11/11, 2/12 x 4nts £154pp ss £50 2018: 12/11, 9/12 x 4nts £134pp ss £40 2018: 3/12, 10/12 x 4nts £139pp ss £40
Lytham St Anne’s Derby Scarborough
Inn on the Prom Hallmark Midland Red Lea Hotel
3* Commended 4* Approved 3* Commended
Reviews 78% Reviews 85%
Ideally located on the seafront and near the centre of this Set on the edge of the Peak District the hotel is a beautiful The Red Lea is situated on Scarborough’s South Cliff, close to the
Victorian town only ten minutes from Blackpool. With a Victorian building with a sheltered garden. Mulled wine and Scarborough Spa Centre and of course the beautiful beach. With
3 nights of entertainment included there sure to be something
nightly drinks reception and 4 nights entertainment included mince pies will be served on your arrival to prepare you for
to suit all tastes and it wouldn’t be Christmas without a visit from
its sure to get your customers in the festive spirit. the festive fun that awaits. Santa.
2017: 11/11, 25/11 x 4nts £160pp ss £50 2017: 14/11, 21/11 x 4nts £149pp ss £40 2017: 25/11, 2/12 x 4nts £159pp ss £40
2018: 12/11, 26/11 x 4nts £160pp ss £50 2018: 15/11, 22/11 x 4nts £149pp ss £40 2018: 26/11, 3/12 x 4nts £164pp ss £40
Great reviews Town or city Fine views Free use of Leisure
about the food centre location from hotel facilities
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when it comes to Scotland. We are based
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on a regular basis. Since 1996 Classic’s
21 hotels on West Highlands Coast 30 hotels around Glasgow 12 hotels near Loch Ness
experienced multi-lingual team has been
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Clients providing complete “off the shelf”
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Dumfries Glasgow
1 24
Cairndale 108 Hallmark
Dumfries Glasgow
2 24
Hetland Hall 104
105 Alexander Thomson
Stranraer 103 Glasgow
3 24
North West Castle Glasgow City Inn
107
Kelso A9 Glasgow
4 24
Cross Keys 69 Go Glasgow Urban
Peebles Cumbernauld
5 30
Barony Castle 101
100
94 93 Westerwood
106
99 95 Inverness
Peebles Cumbernauld
5 85
A9 30
Peebles Hydro 102
88 6 Aberdeen Castlecary
84 91 91
A8
Peebles 7 82 Stirling
A9
5 90 32
Cardrona 81 89
King Robert
Pitlochry
0
Fort William 78
A9
62
Eaglesham 59 64 Stirling
8 77 32
Eglinton Arms 75 76
57 63 Highland
56
74 66
A85
Symington 70 65 58
80 54 Stirling
9 Oban M 50 32
Tinto House 67 37
Stirling Royal
35 49
A8 32
2
Lanark Drymen
10 21 30
38 39 42 35
New Lanark 20 23 Buchanan Arms
Glasgow 24 41
Edinburgh A1
Rosebank 14 12 11 10 Drymen
11 18 9 35
Popinjay 19
15 8 13 Winnock
16 5 4
M
Larkhall 17 74 Peebles Aberfoyle
12 37
Radstone Rob Roy
2
East Kilbride 1 Falkirk
13 38
M6
3
Bruce Airth Castle
Kilmarnock Troon Langbank Erskine Grangemouth
14 17 20 23 39
Park South Beach Gleddoch House Erskine Bridge Leapark
Irvine Arran Dunoon Glasgow Grangemouth
15 18 21 24 39
Hallmark Auchrannie Argyll Normandy Grange Manor
Prestwick Arran Dunoon Glasgow Bathgate
16 19 21 24 41
Carlton Kinloch Royal Marine Glynhill Cairn
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Edinburgh
42
Kings Manor
Edinburgh
42
Braid Hills
Edinburgh
42
Carlton
Edinburgh
42
Grassmarket
Edinburgh
42
Grosvenor
Edinburgh
42
Brooks
Edinburgh
42
Melville Castle
Edinburgh
42
Dalmahoy
Dunfermline Beach near Ullapool
49
Pitbauchlie
Kinross Pitlochry Oban Aviemore upto Inverness
50 59 70 85 95
Green Fishers Regent Macdonald Aviemore Resort Kingsmills
Kinross Blairgowrie Oban Isle of Skye Beauly
50 62 70 85 99
Windlestrae Angus Oban Bay Kings Arms Priory
Isle of Mull Carrbridge Palace Hotel, Inverness
74 87
Isle of Mull Carrbridge
Ballachulish Grantown
75 88
Ballachulish Craiglynne
Glencoe Ballater
76 89
Isles of Glencoe Deeside Inn
Onich Aboyne
77 90
Onich Huntly Arms
Fort William Aberdeen
78 91
West End Norwood Hall
Fort William Inverurie
78 91
Columba Hotel, Oban Imperial Ardoe House
St Andrews Carnoustie Fort William Elgin Dingwall
52 63 78 93 100
Fairmont Carnoustie Moorings Eight Acres Tulloch Castle
Dundee Montrose Cairndale Hotel, Dumfries Strathpeffer
53 64 101
Doubletree by Hilton Park Ben Wyvis
Perth Crianlarich Isle of Skye
54 65 102
Lovat Crianlarich Dunollie
Perth Arrochar Wick
54 66 103
Queens Arrochar Norseman
Dunkeld Inveraray Thurso
56 67 104
Royal Dunkeld Inveraray Inn Royal
Aberfeldy Inveraray Morar Nairn By Thurso
57 67 81 94 105
Kenmore Loch Fyne Morar Newton Castletown
Crieff Ullapool Newtonmore Inverness South Uist
58 69 82 95 106
Crieff Hydro Royal Balavil Palace Dark Island
Pitlochry Oban Newtonmore Inverness Stornoway
59 70 82 95 107
Atholl Palace Caledonian Highlander Columba Cabarfeidh
Pitlochry Oban Kingussie Inverness Orkneys
59 70 84 95 108
Scotlands Columba Gordon Royal Highland Stromness
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Mount Stuart
Rothesay
Inveraray & Loch Fyne
The rejuvenated ...
resort of Dunoon has been a popular
holiday spot for over 150 years, Highlights: P Mount Stuart Palace P Inveraray Castle P Rothesay
located on the beautiful Cowal P Benmore Gardens P Scottish Night
Peninsula. It is also the maritime
gateway to the Loch Lomond &
Trossachs National Park, making it Discover Dunoon, Argyll
a perfect base for our Argyll & Bute
Holiday. Enjoy a sea-crossing to & Beautiful Isle of Bute
Rothesay, entry into two of Scotland’s
most impressive & flamboyant Arrive Sundays & Depart Thursdays
castles and visits to three enchanting
Monday Isle of Bute, Rothesay & Mount Wednesday Dunoon and Benmore Gardens
gardens. All this set against a
Stuart Over the Kyles of Bute, before Morning free, then a short drive into
backdrop of Highland and Coastal
catching the short sea crossing at Colintraive magnificent mountainous countryside of
scenery dotted with ruins, castles &
& on to the Isle of Bute, with time free in the Ben More within Loch Lomond National Park
ancient sites.
Victorian seaside town of Rothesay. Entry to discover the hidden Benmore Botanical
into the impressive Gothic mansion of Mount Gardens, part of the Royal Botanical
Price Includes Stuart, a testament to the Stuart’s passion Gardens. These enchanting gardens date
and flamboyance. A lavish Palace, arguably back to the mid 1800’s. Within the 140 acres
P Ferry: Days 1 & 5 between Gourock & Hunters
Quay one of the best in the UK, with sumptuous there’s a formal garden leading through
P Welcome refreshment on check in rich rooms, including a marble staircase and the Redwood Tree Avenue, The Bhutenese
P 4 nts DBB a 300 acre labyrinth of impressive gardens. Glade, Tasmanian Ridge and The Chilean
P Ferry crossings Colintraive – Isle of Bute Rainforest Glade set against a back drop of
P Entry into Mount Stuart Palace & Gardens Tuesday Inveraray Castle & Coastal Drive spectacular views of the Holy Loch.
P Entry Inveraray Castle & Gardens Hugging the shoreline of Lochs Long & Fyne
P Entrance into Benmore Botanical Gardens we arrive in the 18th century lochside town
“Enquiries are responded to lightning fast.
P Scottish night with haggis, music & dance of Inveraray, with time free. Entry included
Standard of hotels & itineraries give you
P One other night’s entertainment into nearby Inveraray Castle, the ancestral
full confidence.” - UK Tour Operator
home of the Duke of Argyll. Explore the
Royal Marine Hotel, Dunoon rich interiors & stroll round the beautiful Inveraray
3* Commended grounds leading down to the loch. Returning
Strachur Arrochar
Reviews 87% on one of the most beautiful scenic drives in
Scotland, passing the tiny village of Strachur, Benmore
Gardens Loch Lomond
where the late Sir Fitzroy McLean lived – a
famous soldier from which, it is believed 007 Dunoon Glasgow
Located opposite the ferry terminal overlooking the
Firth. A mock Tudor style hotel set in own grounds has – James Bond is based. Then over the Kyles Edinburgh
Rothesay &
been looking after travellers since the 1800’s. Lots of of Bute to Dunoon in plenty time for your Mount Stuart
character in a wonderful setting, 2 miles from Dunoon. Ayr
Scottish night.
Gretna
Available May – October
Full Hotel Details and Reviews:
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Island Escapes
5 days
from £234pp
Robert Burns
Based around the ...
“chique” coastal resort of Troon, Ferry to Arran
with its expanse of wide open
beaches and a world renowned golf Highlights: P Rabbie Burns Country P Drumlanrig Castle P Isle of Arran
course, our Ayrshire holiday has
long been a firm favourite. Apart P Dumfries House P Brodick Castle & Gardens P Turnberry
from wonderful coastal drives and a
cruise over to Isle of Arran, the tour
explores some of Scotland’s most Castles & Gardens of Ayrshire & Arran
proud and well known stately homes
& castles with their distinguished Arrive Mondays & Depart Fridays
gardens, including Drumlanrig Castle
and Dumfries House. Tuesday Isle of Arran Depart nearby Thursday Drumlanrig Castle, Turnberry
Ardrossan on the 40 minute sea & the Ayrshire coast Into the Southern
crossing to the Isle of Arran, known Uplands and a visit to the Renaissance
Price Includes as “Scotland in Miniature”. We visit styled Drumlanrig Castle & Gardens,
P 4 nts DBB with welcoming refreshment Baronial styled Brodick Castle, packed brimming with centuries-old heritage
P Entry into Drumlanrig Castle & Gardens full of treasures with impressive gardens and culture. Set in an 80,000 estate with
P Return ferry to Arran affording stunning views over the Firth. Country Park and landscaped Victorian
P Entry into Brodick Castle & Gardens Afterwards, we tour the island before gardens. After lunch, head north with
P Guided tour of Dumfries House with tea/coffee returning on the late afternoon ferry. a photo-stop in Turnberry with its world
P Min. 1 nts entertainment famous golf course & views towards Ailsa
P A Scottish themed night Wednesday Robert Burns Country & Craig.
P 1 free place if over 25 paying passengers Dumfries House After visiting Ayr we
stop at the pretty village of Alloway,
Hallmark Hotel, Irvine home of Scotland’s famous poet Rabbie
4* Approved Reviews 84% “The holiday was so well planned &
Burns. After lunch a guided tour of
carried through by such hard-working &
Located in a quiet setting on the nearby Dumfries House, one of Britain’s
outskirts of town, this Hallmark has willing staff.” - UK Coach Operator
been a firm favourite for groups. most beautiful stately homes and best
All 128 rooms are spacious so too
are the public areas.
kept heritage secrets, with sumptuous Glasgow
interiors and magnificent furnishings, all
South Beach Hotel, Troon Strathaven
set in 2000 acres of land. It is regarded Irvine
3* Commended Reviews 90%
as an 18th century time-capsule since the Brodick Cumnock
M
principal rooms and their contents have Troon
74
Friendly family run hotel with
So
wonderful sea facing location, less Ayr
remained virtually unchanged for 250
ut
than 100 yds. from the sandy beach, Alloway
h
and a 2 minute walk into centre of Ailsa Craig
trendy Troon. years. Dumfries
House
Turnberry
Available April – October
Full Hotel Details and Reviews:
Drumlanrig Castle
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So
6 days
from £329pp
Achamore Gardens, Gigha
Crinan Canal, Argyll
Brodick Castle Gardens,
The West coast ... Arran
of Scotland rewards visitors with a
remarkable diversity of landscapes, Highlights: P Isles of Arran & Gigha P Brodick Castle P 3 Gardens
clear green seas, sandy beaches, P Oban P Crinan Canal P Loch Lomond
mountains, sea and lochs. This Inner
Hebridean island holiday visits two
islands, the most southern – Arran
referred to as “Scotland in Miniature”
Scottish Islands “Blooming” Gardens
and the smallest island Gigha with it’s
Arrive Mondays: 3 nights Isle of Arran, 2 nights Inveraray
award winning Achamore Gardens.
Experience island lifestyle, the sense Monday Isle of Arran Ferry Ardrossan - Arran, walled garden, pond area with many rare and
of self reliance and decide for yourself check into Kinloch Hotel, only 50 yards from the interesting plants and trees. Afterwards, we visit
why, according to a recent survey, sea. the vantage points on the island before having
people living on the Scottish Islands a soup and sandwich lunch at the Gigha Hotel.
Tuesday Brodick Castle & Gardens After Next two nights in Inveraray.
are amongst the happiest in the UK,
breakfast in the waterfront restaurant the day
thanks mainly to low unemployment starts with a visit to the Victorian estate of Friday Oban & Arduaine Gardens Firstly, Oban
and lack of traffic! Brodick Castle & Gardens, overlooking the Bay via Kilchurn Castle & Loch Awe. Time free in
and Firth of Clyde. The castle is packed full Oban. Taking the coastal road south we stop
of treasures, with an impressive collection of off at Arduaine Gardens, a wonderful 20 acre
period furniture, silverware and trophies. The coastal garden, with open views across the sea
Price Includes surrounding landscaped gardens are pretty to the Isles. Later, we marvel at the wonders of
impressive too, with waterfalls, wildlife ponds the Crinan Canal, an amazing feat of engineering
P 5 nts DBB and woodland walks. Afterwards, free time linking the Sound of Jura with Loch Fyne. Every
P All ferry Routes as described in the island capital Brodick before visiting year around 2000 boats take the 9 mile journey
P Entry Brodick Castle & Gardens Arran Aromatics and their luxury homemade on what is known as “Britain’s most beautiful
P Entry Arduaine Gardens fragrances. shortcut”.
P Entry Achamore Gardens
P Light Lunch Gigha Hotel Wednesday Island Tour Morning free to relax.
The hotel has leisure and there are some lovely “Its nice to work with Classic, delivering
flat coastal walks surrounding the hotel. Half day
excellent standards & who genuinely care.”
tour of the south end of the island, which holds
Kinloch Hotel, Blackwaterfoot (Arran) - UK Coach Operator
some of the best views. Photo stop of “Paddy’s
3* Commended Reviews 88%
Milestone” - The Ailsa Craig, supporting the UK’s
3rd largest seabird colony of 73,000 breeding Loch Awe Inveraray
Highly rated Group friendly hotel, right
on the seafront with great views from
pairs. Oban Loch Lomond
all rooms.
Thursday Isle of Gigha & Achamore Garden Arduaine Gardens
Inveraray Inn, Inveraray
Depart on the early crossing from Arran to Mull
3* Commended Reviews 76%
of Kintyre. Nearby, is the short crossing to the Crinan Canal Arrochar
breath-taking Isle of Gigha. - 7 miles long, 1 mile
Refurbished Scottish Inn, dating back
wide & a population of 109. Firstly, we meet the Lochgilphead Glasgow
to 1774, on the lochside in centre of
town, and across from the castle. head gardener of the Award winning Achamore
Isle of Gigha
Gardens, with 50 acres of natural woodland, large
Kinloch Brodick
Available June – September
Full Hotel Details and Reviews:
Isle of Arran
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Oban
N 5 days
from £249pp
Seil Island, Easdale
Iona Abbey
Has been a firm ... Highlights: P Oban P Isle of Mull P Isle of Iona P Fort William
favourite for many years. Staying P Seil Island Neptunes Staircase P Commando Monument
in the coastal town of Oban in the
West Highlands and the main ferry
point to many of the Hebridean Isles. Oban, Mull & Sacred Isle of Iona
On this holiday you will experience
many aspects of Highland life, set in Arrive Sunday/Monday & Depart Thursday/Friday
beautiful countryside see sights you
have never seen before as you travel Full day Seil Island & Bridge over the Full day Fort William & Lovely
along lochside roads with mountains Atlantic After a leisurely breakfast in Lochaber Along the shoreline of the
towering above you. The culmination your waterside hotel, morning free to loch takes you past the mysterious island
of the holiday is a cruise to the Isle of explore Oban. After lunch, we take the of Castle Stalker to Fort William at the
Mull and the ancient island of Iona. short journey to Seil Island, made famous foot of Ben Nevis, with free time. Then
for the film “Ring of Brightwater.” We we take the 4 mile journey to Neptunes
cross the “Bridge over the Atlantic” Staircase, where you can see boats of all
opening up magnificent vista of islands shapes and sizes navigating the 8 locks
Price Includes & coastline. We stop at the quaint of the Caledonian Canal. We continue
P Welcome Refreshments on check in village of Easdale with its whitewashed our Lochaber day to Gairlochy, along the
fishermans cottages & micro-brewery. It side of the canal, stopping at the famed
P 4 nights DBB is the only place in Britain you ring the Commando Monument for photos with
P Return Ferry Oban – Mull bell for the ferryman! terrific views of Ben Nevis.
Full day Isles of Mull and Iona* At
P Return ferry Mull – Iona
approx 1000hrs board the ferry with
P Entry into Iona Abbey your coach to beautiful Mull. The island
*Driver Day off option – Hotels are less than 300
excursion south takes you past imposing yards from the ferry point. On Mull a private coach
Duart Castle to Fionnphort. Here, as foot and driver will be waiting at the ferry terminal to
passengers, you board the short ferry conduct the island tour. Extra cost £20 pp.
Columba Hotel, Oban
journey to the small & sacred Isle of Iona.
3* Commended Reviews 77%
Wander round the island at leisure, with Commando
Lovely seafront location in town centre. its white sandy beach and pathways. Iona Monument
is an island of pilgrimage and recognised Neptunes
Regent Hotel, Oban Staircase Fort William
as the birthplace of Christianity in the
& Nevis Range
2* Commended Reviews 75% UK. Entry is included into the famous Mull
Abbey, the resting place of over 100
Best rates in Oban in this much
improved hotel. No single room Scottish Kings. Arriving back in Oban Iona Oban
supplement. around 1800hrs. Stirling
Seil Island Loch
Available April – October
Full Hotel Details and Reviews: Lomond
Glasgow
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Island Escapes
5 days
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Commando Monument
Oban Ferry to Mull
Encapsulate ...
the Highland essence on this Island
based tour, staying in a lochside
hotel in Fort William. The Highlands
is viewed as one of the most
beautiful regions in the UK, if not
Highlights: P Isle of Mull & Iona P Isle of Skye P Oban P Eilean Donan
Europe. There are large areas of
Castle P West Highland Line P Commando Monument
uninhabited spaces criss-crossed
with quiet roads passing picturesque
villages and towns amongst rugged
landscapes of mountains and lochs. Scotch on the Rocks
With the area’s rich traditions, proud
history and distinctive culture it is a
Isles of Mull, Iona and Skye
holiday where each day is magical in Arrive Mondays & Depart Fridays
so many different ways.
Tuesday Oban, Mull & Iona Hugging the lochsides, over the 21 arched Glenfinnan
shoreline of Loch Linnhe we arrive in Oban Viaduct (famous in the Harry Potter movies),
to board the 40 minute sea crossing to the arriving in Mallaig. Here your coach meets
Price Includes Isle of Mull. Off its 300 miles of coastline you to board the ferry to take you “over
P Welcome refreshment on check in there are regular sighting’s of marine the sea to Skye”. We take in the scenery
P 4 nts DBB wildlife. The day continues driving past of southern Skye, with the jagged Cuillens
imposing Duart Castle to the Sacred Isle Mountains coming into view. We stop
P Return Ferry Oban- Mull of Iona. Time is spent strolling along the in Broadford for a light lunch (included).
P Single rail Fort William – Mallaig beaches and entry is included into famous Afterwards, we continue our tour of Skye
P Single ferry Mallaig – Skye Iona Abbey - the resting place of over 100 before heading over the bridge at Kyle,
P Return ferry Mull – Iona Scottish Kings. After our visit we retrace our stopping at Eilean Donan Castle, (the 2nd
P Entry Iona Abbey journey to Oban. most photographed castle in Scotland), before
P Lunch on Isle of Skye heading back to your hotel passing many
Wednesday Fort William area “The outdoor lochs and mountain ranges.
capital of the UK”. Free time to enjoy this
Onich Hotel, near Fort William
Highland town before embarking on a short
3* Commended Reviews 80%
drive around the area. See boats of all sizes “The Packages are interesting &
Small 30 bedroom family run hotel
navigating the 8 locks of Neptunes Staircase varied & most importantly cover the
located right on the shoreline of in Banavie. Continue to Gairlochy by the Scottish Islands.” - UK Coach Operator
the loch, 9 miles south of Fort side of the canal stopping for photos at The
William. Kyle
Commando Monument, Spean Bridge with Skye Eilean Donan
fantastic views of Ben Nevis & the Great Broadford Neptunes
West End Hotel, Fort William Glen. Staircase
Armadale Glenfinnan
3* Commended Reviews 86%
Thursday West Highland Line & Skye Mallaig Commando
Central location, with views across Circular A fantastic day awaits. Board the Fort William Monument
the loch. Many bedrooms have
train in Fort William, on what is arguably Onich
loch views, so too does the bar Mull
and restaurant. Lovely food and the most scenic railway journey in the UK. It Glencoe
friendly staff. snakes its way through the glens and along Iona
Oban
Stirling
Available May – October
Full Hotel Details and Reviews:
Rates and dates attached www.classicbritain.com
16 Glasgow
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