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Packages
Scotland &
& Breaks
Beyond 2020
Touring
Drinks
Themed
Rail Islands
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Featuring P Free Places on all Tours
P 28 Tours Free from
England, Wales & Isle of Man Single Supplements
October 2019 – April 2021 P Low Prices Guaranteed
THEMES & BREAKS Page
Seaside Specials........................................................................................ 4
Drinks Included.......................................................................................... 5
City Breaks & Christmas Markets............................................................ 6
Singles Galore............................................................................................ 7
Themed Breaks.......................................................................................... 8
Houseparties & Festive Themes............................................................. 9
Scottish Hotels for Groups.............................................................. 10-11
ISLAND ESCAPES
Legendary Isle of Man............................................................................ 12
Isle of Arran Time.................................................................................... 13
Ayrshire’s Island Duet (New) . ............................................................... 14
Isles of Bute & Skye with The Jacobite Steam Train (New) ............. 15
Oban, Mull & Sacred Isle of Iona........................................................... 16
Scotch on the Rocks............................................................................... 17
Inner Hebridean Island Hopper............................................................ 18
Grand Tour of the Highlands & Skye (New) . ...................................... 19
West Highlands & Hebridean Highlights............................................. 20
Hebridean Odyssey................................................................................. 21
Scotland’s North West Passage............................................................ 22
Uncover Orkneys Ancient Secrets (New) . .......................................... 23
The Shetland - The Island of the Vikings............................................. 24
SCOTLAND
The Grand Scottish All Inclusive........................................................... 25
Eilean Donan Castle
Angus Secret Coastline & Glamis /
Break for the Borders (New)................................................................. 26
Scottish Island Gardens (New) . ...................................................... 26-27
Classic’s Hotel Partners Loch Lomond, Trossachs & Borders Railway...................................... 28
- How they are rated & reviewed Scotland’s Bonny Lochs & Waterways................................................. 29
Coastal Journeys across Scotland (New) ............................................ 30
There’s no better way of getting to know our hotel partners High Peak of Highland Luxury.............................................................. 31
than going to see them - and that’s exactly what we do. We
Highland Safari & Regal Retreats......................................................... 32
make sure that each and every one of the hotels featured in
Autumn Gold & Its Enchanting Forest................................................. 33
our brochure is not only of the right quality but also is group
friendly. Classic’s Hotel product team are regularly on the road Fort William, Loch Ness & Isle of Skye (New) ..................................... 34
inspecting hotels and agreeing best of terms. Romantic Highland Railways................................................................. 35
Star Ratings Castle Tales & The Malt Whisky Trail (New) ....................................... 36
Not all the hotels we visit reach our minimum entry level, Wild about Scotland .............................................................................. 37
but those which do are either 3 or 4 stars. To further assist Boats & Trains of the Highlands & Islands (New) .............................. 38
with your hotel selection we have graded each hotel into 3 ENGLAND & WALES
categories, based on our visits and reviews received from English & Welsh Hotels for Groups...................................................... 39
Classic’s past guests:
Cinque Ports & Wartime Forts (New) /
Approved
The Beautiful South & Isle of Wight (New) ........................................ 40
At the lower end of their star rating, meeting Classic’s
Harrogate, York & The Dales (New)/
minimum level of expectation
East Anglia & Constable Country (New) ............................................. 41
Commended
Considered average or just above average in all key areas Exploring Kents Hidden Treasures (New)............................................ 42
within their star rating. England’s Mighty Castles & Bluebell Steam Railway........................ 43
1st Class Cambridge, Bletchley Park & Picture Postcard Essex....................... 44
Top end in their star rating in all departments. Cream of the Cotswolds........................................................................ 45
Hotel Reviews Welsh Highlands, Anglesey & Puffin Island........................................ 46
Thanks to our leisure division www.myhotelbreak.com we have A Welsh Rarebit (New) . ......................................................................... 47
thousands of proper past guest reviews you can refer to, with Secrets of Shropshire & Severn Valley Steam Railway..................... 48
an overall review score rating. Chatsworth & Derbyshire’s High Peaks............................................... 49
All hotels have free WiFi England’s Lakeland Glory....................................................................... 50
Kingdom or Northumbria’s Castles & Coastline (New) .................... 51
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Your Key to Finding Memorable
Group Holidays
Easy to book & covered by the
Best of Terms
The Classic Team
We do not ask you for any deposits and you can
sell to at least 28 days before arrival. If you want
more time, let us know - we are as keen as you for
your tour to operate and will help as much as we
can to ensure this happens.
Classic is not a run of the mill Wholesaler. We are
distinctly different. For instance this brochure is
funded by our hotel partners. It keeps costs down
and prices right.
All our packages include full hot breakfasts and
Meet The Team ( left to right), choice 3 course dinners plus tea & coffee
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Seaside Specials 1 2
BLACKPOOL BOURNEMOUTH
The Lakes & Dales & The Jurassic Coast
Classic has hotels dotted all around the
UK coastline and below are 5 featured Drinks
Included 5 days £162 pp 5 days £199 pp
resorts which we believe are worth Extra night £38pp Extra night £46pp
looking at. All hotels are 3 or 4 star
and are well positioned in resort being
right on the coast. Most of the rooms
have sea views. Included in each price
is a featured day out with either
a cruise or a steam railway journey. 7 miles of
Other recommendations are also listed. Lake Windermere Cruise Also for Singles golden sands
Minimum stay is 4 nights, but you have Price Includes Blackpool with all its sights Price Includes Renowned as one of the
and shows is only a part of
the flexibility to add on further nights if P Welcome hot drink P Tea & biscuits on
UK’s finest resorts for its
on check in this excellently priced holiday check in sandy beaches and vast
required. Just let us know. exploring N.W. England from
P 4nts DBB array of things to see
P 4nts enmnt Lake District to Yorkshire Dales. P 4 nights DBB
Arrive Sundays and do. Discover Dorsets
P 1 drinks voucher
per day (house Monday: Free Day in Blackpool. P 2 nts ancient Jurassic Coastline
entertainment
4 brands) Tuesday: Lake District & cruise with a cruise included.
P Boat Cruise Lake on Lake Windermere. P Jurassic Coast
Scarborough Windermere cruise from Poole Landing in Swanage before
1 Wednesday: Skipton Farmers
Allocation: returning via Corfe Castle
Blackpool Market and Yorkshire Dales
P Porterage
20 twin/double & 6 and Wareham.
singles Or, 40s, 4twin Orbital.
Blackpool Bournemouth
Carousel Hotel Hallmark
3* Commended Carlton Hotel
Reviews 86% 4* Commended Reviews 82%
Eastbourne Located in a prime seafront Arrive Mondays x 4nts £162pp Set high on the town’s East Cliff Arrive Mondays x 4nts
3 position on Blackpool’s South Extra night £38 pp DBB. affording sweeping views across
£199pp
2 Promenade, which is on the Single Sup. NIL the bay, The Carlton is regarded as
Bournemouth quieter side of the town towards 2019: 11/11* 2020: 27/4, 11/5, a top 4* hotel for groups together Extra night £46pp DBB
5 Torquay St Annes. Well known as a 22/6, 6/7, 7/9, 5/10*, 16/11* with their sister hotel the Eastcliffe. Single Sup £19 per nt
friendly Group orientated hotel (*Blackpool Illuminations & Both hotels are short walks from
with high review ratings. Festive Themed in Nov.) beach and town centre. 2020: 17/5, 7/6, 13/9
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EASTBOURNE SCARBOROUGH TORQUAY
& Bluebell Railway & The Yorkshire Coaster & a Coastal Cruise
5 days £224 pp 5 days £199 pp 5 days £194 pp
Extra night £52pp Extra night fr £49pp Extra night £45pp
Eastbourne Prom & Pier North Yorks Steam Train Jurassic Coast cruise
Price Includes This grand Victorian resort Price Includes Scarborough is without doubt Price Includes Voted as one of the top 10 places
has 5 miles of beaches, a one of the most popular to visit in the UK, with plenty
P Welcoming tea/ P Welcome Tea/ P Refreshments on going on from leisurely walks
coffee & biscuits palm tree lined promenade, coffee on check in English seaside resorts, check in
on check in along the seafront taking in the
a pier & exquisite gardens all P 4 nights DBB with it’s harbour, 2 beaches,
P 4nts DBB sea views and harbour, to taking in
P 4 nights DBB near the hotel. P Single journey dominating castle and it’s the sights from the Royal Terrace
P Single Bluebell Yorkshire Moors cliff top walks and gardens. P Free overnight
Steam Railway Full Day: Beachy Head & 7 Steam Railway coach parking Gardens.
Sisters. 14th century Alfriston Full Day: Whitby, Heartbeat Full Day: Exmouth and fascinating
P 2 nts P Min 2 nights P Jurassic Coast
entertainment village. entertainment Country & steam train Cruise 2-3 hour Jurassic Coast cruise with
P Free use of leisure P Free on site
Goathland - Pickering. commentary.
Full Day: Brighton & famous P Entertainment
facilities parking Full Day: Bridlington, Filey most nts Full Day: Historic maritime
Bluebell Steam Railway.
P Porterage P Porterage and Flamborough Head. Plymouth.
P Porterage
Eastbourne Scarborough Torquay
York House Hotel Esplanade Corbyn Head Hotel
3* Commended Hotel 3* Commended
Reviews 88% 3* Commended Reviews 85%
Brilliant seafront location, Arrive Mondays x 4nts Probably the best located Arrive Mondays x 4nts Beautifully positioned beside Arrive Sundays x 4nts
400m from the pier. Many £224pp hotel in Scarborough perched 2020: 4nts £199 the beach affording views £194pp
rooms have sea views, and Extra night £52 pp DBB on South Cliff overlooking the over Torbay, with a level Extra night £45 pp DBB
30/3 extra nt £49 DBB
the hotel is highly rated Single Sup. £15 per nt. beach, south bay, castle and walk of less than 1 mile into Single Sup. £15 per nt
for its food & service. A harbour. The hotel is within 4/5 extra nt £57 DBB the bustling town centre of
popular choice for groups as a 5 minute walk of the beach 22/6 extra nt £59 DBB Torquay. Most rooms have
2020: 11/5, 6/7, 17/8 2020: 24/5, 7/6, 6/9
everything is close by. and town. Refurbed 2019. Single Sup. £15 per nt sea views.
Free on Lift in hotel, Disabled assisted Entertainment
site coach or ground rooms available provided on certain
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Drinks Included 1 2
“Stirring” “Chilled”
Classic’s Drinks Included Breaks
Snowdonia in the Trossachs
have received many “glowing” reports. 5 days from £164 pp 5 days from £136 pp
Maybe it’s because of the hotel choice
or what’s included in the price. Or,
perhaps it’s because we “squeeze”
in an exciting itinerary from each
location. One thing is for sure they
are great value with entertainment
Autumnal Snowdonia Stirling Castle included
“in the mix”. A popular choice to
help fill your coaches in the quieter Price Includes Cradled between two lakes at the Price Includes Without doubt the lowest priced
foot of Snowdon lies The Royal drink included break in Scotland.
months. P Tea/coffee & Bara Victoria, surrounded by wonderful P Tea/coffee & And just because it’s inexpensive,
Brith on check in shortbread on
mountain scenery in the middle check in doesn’t mean the quality suffers.
P 4 nights DBB
of the Welsh Highlands. One of P nights DBB
4 The Rob Roy has had some
P 1 Welsh Themed
evening the beauties of this particular P Wine with dinner serious investment in 2018, and
Trossachs tour is easy access, being only 15 each night has an accredited 3* rating. Price
2 P Entry Welsh Slate
Museum minutes off the A55 North Wales P 3 drinks vouchers includes admission into Stirling
per night
4 Peebles P 2 more nts Expressway. Included is entry into Castle. Other recommended days
entertainment P 3 nights
the Welsh Slate Museum. (* Free entertainment out – Edinburgh & Royal Yacht
P Free bar 1900 bar incl. house wines, draught beers P Entry Stirling Britannia and Loch Lomond and
– 2300* & soft drinks.) Castle Inveraray.
Llanberis Aberfoyle
Royal Victoria Hotel Rob Roy Hotel
3* Commended 3* Approved
Reviews 81% Reviews 91%
Blackpool
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A group friendly hotel, Arrive Mondays x 4nts: Located on the edge of Arrive Mondays x 4nts:
set in 30 acres of grounds 2019: 18/11 Aberfoyle in the heart of the 2019: 11/11 £136pp
Snowdonia & surrounded by breath- £164 pp Trossachs. The Rob Roy is highly 2020: 16/3, 30/3 £165pp
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3 taking Welsh Mountain 2020: 10/2, 24/2, 2/3, 16/3, 30/3, reviewed in all departments 16/4, 27/4, 19/10 £179pp
Grantham views. There are 104 2/11, 16/11 from its food, service & 11/5, 25/5 £185pp
comfortable bedrooms with £184pp cleanliness to its refurbished 8/6 £199pp 9/11, 23/11 £161pp
entertainment on 2+ nights. Single Supplement £40 rooms and public areas. Single Supplement £nil.
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A Toast to the Castle Parties Vintage
Dambusters Blackpool
New Fri x 2nts £159 pp New 5 days £179 pp 5 days from £214 pp
Dambusters Rosslyn Chapel Tower Ballroom Dance included
Price Includes This character BW Premier Price Includes Living like a Laird for a few days will Price Includes Staying in probably Blackpool’s
Mansion House hotel is the ideal be a wonderful experience, staying in most famous hotel. Hear about
P 3 nights DBB base to explore an area packed P Hot drink & shortbread a top notch 3* castle hotel. Included P Tea/coffee & cakes on
on check in arrival the hotels distinguished past
with aviation history: is entry into Rosslyn Chapel, the film
4 nights DBB dating back to 1867. Learn and
P Free bar (House Saturday: Entry to the largest P 4 nts DBB (1 Scottish set for Tom Hanks Da Vinci Code. The P
1 themed evening with
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Brands) 6pm Bomber Command museum in the themed) break includes a Scottish evening & Mayflower Cocktail taste how the famous Mayflower
– 10pm each night UK. Experience the sounds, smells P 2 nts entertainment entertainment. P Heritage Talk & Spirit Cocktail was created. Be
& sights of a bomber airfield and Showround
P Glass wine each night Full Day: Edinburgh & National intrigued with a lively talk about
Free bar 6pm-midnight
P Free use of pool the only place to see the Lancaster P Dram before Scottish Museum of Scotland. P
(house brands) the Golden Years of Blackpool.
Bomber. Free time in Woodhall dinner Free overnight coach
Full Day: Border Towns of Melrose, P Entry for afternoon dancing at the
P Entry Lincs. Spa – home of the Dambusters.
P Welcome Bucks Fizz parking
Aviation Heritage Galashiels, Dryburgh, Hawick & Kelso. world famous Blackpool Tower
Sunday: The Fens – Boston, reception P Afternoon Dance
Centre Skegness & Lincoln with its 900 Full Day: Peebles area & Rosslyn Blackpool Tower Ballroom is included.
P Entry Rosslyn Chapel Chapel. Ballroom
year old Gothic Cathedral.
GRANTHAM Peebles Blackpool
Stoke Rochford Hall Barony Castle Hotel Imperial Hotel
4* Approved 3* 1st Class 4* Commended
Reviews 80% Reviews 81%
Superb Victorian Country Arrive Fridays x 3nts: Large gates take you to 2019: Located in a quiet but central 2020: 09/3, 16/3 23/3 £214pp
Mansion with formal gardens set 2019: 25/10 £159pp this wonderful Castle Hotel 10/11 position on the Promenade. 9/11*, 16/11*, 23/11* £219pp
amidst Lincolnshire countryside.
2020: 3/4, 6/11 £159pp sheltered in 25 acres of 2020: Graced by political parties, 2021: 15/3 £219pp
Recently refurbished, hotel has grounds. The hotel is full 8/3, 16/3, 2/11, 16/11 royalty, statesmen and stars Single Supplement £108
8/5, 18/9 £174pp
1st class reputation. 7 miles from of character with a modern of the screen and stage, *Stay in November and see
Grantham. Bedrooms in courtyard, Single Supplement £15 per night twist. 72 bedrooms and has ALL dates: £179pp ss £nil The Imperial is a proud and Blackpool’s famous Christmas
20 yds from mansion house. Add on a 4th night: £55 pp All Inc. full leisure. (1st 3 singles £0 then £25pn) prestigious hotel. illuminations.
Great reviews Town or city Fine views Free use of Leisure
about the food centre location from hotel facilities
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City Breaks
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& Christmas Markets CARDIFF CHESTER
Classic’s new City Breaks programme opens
& The Royal Mint & River Dee Cruise
opportunities to feature five of the UK’s 2 nights from £99 pp 2 nights £110 pp
top city destinations: Cardiff, Edinburgh, Cardiff Waterfront River Dee cruise
Newcastle, Liverpool & Chester. We have
recommended hotels right in the heart of the
city but we can, on request, book alternative
hotels on the outskirts, which tend to be
cheaper. Included in each city break is an
attraction which can be removed if not required. Price Includes: Price Includes:
Prices are for 2 nights but can be extended to P 2 nights DBB P 2 nights DBB
three nights or reduced to one night. P Royal Mint Entrance (Mar-Sept) P ½ hour River Dee Cruise (Apr-Aug)
Please note there are no attractions added Cardiff has come on leaps & bounds in recent years, This ancient city is a good place for an
and is certainly well worth a visit. On a 2 night unforgettable short break. Walk in the footsteps
on Christmas Market dates*
break there is time to explore Cardiff’s city centre of Roman Legionnaires along the most complete
with its castle, shopping malls and wonderful of city walls. Or, explore the many boutique and
chique waterfront development. Included is a ½
Edinburgh vintage shops of Rufus Court. Chester is home to
day tour out of the city and into the valleys with
5 the largest Roman Amphitheatre in the UK, and
entry into the Royal Mint. A truly unique experience
Newcastle with 6 different zones to explore. Learn about coin a 1000 year old medieval cathedral. To make the
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making through the ages and for a small fee you most of the sights a short cruise is included on the
can create your own legal coin! River Dee.
CARDIFF CHESTER
Angel Hotel Hallmark Queen
Liverpool 4* Commended Hotel
3 Reviews 85% 4* Approved Reviews 87%
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Chester
The Angel Hotel Cardiff 2019: 9/12* This 218 bedroom city 2020: 5/4, 10/5, 7/6,
is a beautiful Victorian 2020: 13/12* £99 centre hotel has loads 12/7, 9/8 £119pp
style building, occupying a 2020: 17/3, 16/6, 14/7, 18/8, 2020: 22/11* £110pp
Cardiff of character, and within
fantastic location between 29/9, £114
1 easy walk of Rufus Court Single Supplement £40
the awe-inspiring Millennium Single Supplement £55
shopping, The Roman Walls Extra night - £55 pp DBB
stadium and the magnificent Extra night £50 pp DBB
Cardiff Castle. *Christmas Markets & historical sites. *Christmas Markets
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LIVERPOOL NEWCASTLE EDINBURGH
“All you need is love” & Tyne Cruise & The Royal Yacht
2 nights £89 pp 2 nts from £120 pp 2 nts from £124 pp
Beatles “Magical Mystery Tour” story Newcastle’s River Tyne Royal Yacht Britannia
Price Includes:
Price Includes: Price Includes:
P 2 nights BB
P 1 x 3 course dinner P 2 nights DBB P 2 nights DBB
P Beatles Story Museum P 1 hour Tyne Cruise (June-Aug) P Entry Royal Yacht Britannia (Apr-June)
Magical Liverpool. It is regarded as one of the UK’s Newcastle is a buzzing city, well loved for friendly Edinburgh is recognised as one of Europe’s
most exciting city break destinations. It has the “Geordies”, great shopping – the Metro Centre is leading city break destinations. Discover a
largest collections of museums outside the Capital city steeped with a rich history that surrounds
the 15th largest shopping mall in Europe and for
as well as an unrivalled musical heritage. After all, your every step. There is world class shopping
it is the birthplace of the worlds’ most well-known its cultural treats. The city boasts a proud maritime
heritage as displayed at the Discovery Museum.
on famous Princes Street, open top bus tours,
band – The Beatles. Be immersed in the story of
how four Liverpudlians were propelled to fame and
guided ghost walks and many museums which
Included in this northern delight is a sightseeing
fortune. Take the ferry across the Mersey or visit are all free. In November/December explore the
cruise passing world renowned landmarks,
UNESCO Royal Albert Docks, 2 Cathedrals or Tate vast Christmas markets – one of the largest in
including the Tyne and Millennium Bridges. the UK.
Art Gallery. There is so much to see.
LIVERPOOL NEWCASTLE EDINBURGH
Hallmark Sandman Signature Hilton Grosvenor
Liverpool Inn Hotel Hotel
3* Commended Reviews 72% 4* Commended Reviews 78% 4* Commended Reviews 81%
Quietly located in city centre Arrive Monday x 2nts: This luxurious 4* hotel sits in 2019: 24/11* x 2nts £120pp A popular choice for groups, Arrivals x 2nights:
and close to the action with 2019: 28/10 £89 the city centre and offers 170 2020: 14/6, 21/6, 28/6, 2/8, 9/8, combining its Victorian façade 2019: 30/11* £124pp
most main attractions close colourful & stylish boutique- with a stylish and modern
2020: 20/4, 22/6, 10/8, 26/10 £89 x 2nts £129pp interior. Peacefully located in 2020: 5/4 £144pp 28/6
by & within a 20 minute level style bedrooms and a gastro
2020: 29/11* x 2nts £120pp the fashionable West End, and
1st night DBB (set 3 course £169pp29/11*, 6/12* £129pp
walk of the Royal Albert bar and restaurant. Sandman is only a few minutes’ walk to
menu plus tea/coffee), 2nd night Single Supplement £60 Single Supplement £50
Docks. The hotel is fresh and surrounded by great attractions Princes Street and city centre
welcoming with 118 well BB. Add on a dinner £14 pp including the iconic football Newcastle Christmas Markets attractions. Hotel has 184 Extra Night from £62 DBB
equipped bedrooms. Single supplement £30 stadium. *Extra Night £55pp DBB bedrooms. *Christmas Markets
Free on Lift in hotel, Disabled assisted Entertainment
site coach or ground rooms available provided on certain
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Singles Galore 1 2
Eastbourne Middle England’s
If you have a high demand for single
& “The Bluebell” Treasures
rooms then one of Classic’s Singles 5 days from £132 pp New 5 days £254 pp
Programmes could not only provide your
solo travellers with more choice but also
help fill your coaches during the quieter
months.
More 5 day Single Breaks
6 Blackpool & The Lakes £169pp (Page 4)
Seven Sisters, Beachy Head Warwick Castle
7 East Anglia & Constable £164pp (Page 40) Eastbourne is a lively Sit back and enjoy the ride by
Price Includes Price Includes
8 Welsh Rarebit £199pp (Page 47) P Tea/coffee &
resort to visit at all times
of year. Both hotels are on P Tea & Biscuits on
coach, boat and steam train as you
explore the heart of England’s
biscuits on check in check in towns, cities and historical
9 Stirling & The Trossachs £169pp (Page 29) P 4nts DBB
P Welcome Drinks
the seafront and near the
Promenade. Included is a P 4 nights DBB attractions:
reception journey on the Bluebell P Welcome Bucks Fizz Full Day: Stratford- upon- Avon
reception and Warwick Castle with its
P Single journey Steam Railway.
9 Edinburgh Bluebell Steam P 2 nts ent delightful Rose Garden.
5 P Min 2 nts enmnt Full Day: Beachy Head &
Aberfoyle December dates Alfriston.
P Entry Warwick Castle Full Day: “Historical “Two Town”
P Bridgnorth & Severn Valley
Festive Themed* P Single Severn Valley
Free Day: Eastbourne steam Railway to Kidderminster.
Allocation:
40singles, 4twins/ Full Day: Brighton & Bluebell Allocation: 40singles, Full Day: Shropshire & Tudor
doubles Railway. 4twins/doubles timber framed Shrewsbury.
Dambusters
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Blackpool 3* York House 3* Imperial Hotel BIRMINGHAM
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North Wales 3* Mercure
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Middle England Barons Court
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Located in Walsall 2020:
Welsh Rarebit East Anglia Wood, 14 miles north 12/4, 25/5, 2/8, 24/8
Cracking location 400m from Impressive Victorian hotel by of Birmingham. The
the pier. Popular with groups. Prom and band stand. Group hotel dates back to
Free use of leisure. focused. £254pp
Eastbourne 1 1901retaining a charm
2020: 29/3, 25/10 x 4nts 2019: 2/12* 2020: 3/2, 10/2, & character. 94 modern Single Suppl. Nil
£235pp Single Sup. £60pp 14/12* £132pp Single suppl. Nil bedrooms.
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Yorkshire Coaster North Wales The “Bloody
& Dambusters Adventure Borders” & Edinburgh
New 5 days £219 pp New 5 days £219 pp 5 days from £289 pp
York Minster Ffestiniog Railway Floors Castle
Price Includes Great value 5 day break staying at Price Includes Explore rugged mountains Price Includes Peebles Hydro & Spa has
4* hotel near the Humber Bridge. and sweeping coastline, whilst been completely refurbished
P Hot refreshment on P Welcome tea & Bara
check in Full Day: Historic York & Brith on check in admiring delightful towns P 4 nts DBB 2018/19 to its former glory.
P 4 nts DBB surrounding area. P Drinks reception on along the way. Entertainment is P Welcome Drinks The tour sells out each year and
P Welcome drinks 1st night Reception the reviews from Operators are
reception Full Day: Yorkshire’s golden provided including an evening
P Entry Penrhyn Castle P Entry Floors Castle excellent. On top of which a
P Guided tour RAF coastline visiting Scarborough, with a male voice choir.
Coningsby – P Single Ffestiniog fascinating itinerary is included:
Filey & Bridlington. Steam Railway P Entry Royal Yacht
P Battle of Britain Full Day: North Wales Coastline Full Day: Border Towns and
memorial Flight Britannia
P 1 nt. Welsh Male
P Dambusters Memorial
Full Day: Across Humber Bridge & Penrhyn Castle. Floors Castle
Voice Choir P Porterage
P Free on-site coach park and into Dambuster country. P 1 other night Full Day: Welsh Highlands & Full Day: Edinburgh & Royal
Allocation 40 singles, 4
Entry RAF Coningsby with guided entertainment Allocation 25singles,
twins/doubles. Ffestiniog Steam Railway. Yacht
All rooms are twin/double tour. Ending with Woodhall Spa & Allocation 40 singles, 4 5 twin/double of sole
for sole use. Full Day: Chester. use, 8 twin/doubles. Free Day: Peebles.
Dambusters Memorial. twin/double.
HULL MOLD PEEBLES
Hallmark Hotel Beaufort Park Hotel Peebles Hydro Hotel
4* Approved 3* Commended 3* 1st Class
Reviews 84% Reviews 84% Reviews 87%
Modern & bright 95 2019: A popular choice of hotel for 2019: Set in 30 acres overlooking 2020:
bedroom hotel, 2 miles 27/10 groups. This independent 14/10 Borders countryside. The 27/4, 25/10
2020: hotel specialises in the group 2020: Hydro is an ideal hotel for £289pp
from Hull. Situated in an 3/5, 4/6, 19/7, 10/9, market with tasty Welsh groups.
elevated position with 31/10 13/4, 11/5, 28/9, 12/10 10/5, 22/6, 20/9
fayre, good service & varying All rooms are refurbished and
views of the bridge and £219pp. entertainment. Hotel has 106 £219pp there is extensive leisure to £299pp
Humber estuary. Single Suppl. Nil bedrooms. Single Suppl. Nil enjoy. Peebles centre ½ mile. Single Suppl. £Nil
Great reviews Town or city Fine views Free use of Leisure
about the food centre location from hotel facilities
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New
Themed Breaks 1 2
Bletchley Park & Chatsworth
And now for something completely
Duxford Airshows Flower Show
different! – Themed ideas to add 3 days £152 pp 3 days £125 pp
extra dimension to your Tour
Programme. From a weekend break
with entry into one of England’s top
RHS Flower Shows, to an outdoor
summer spectacle depicting 2000
years of English history. Bletchley
RAF Duxford Chatsworth House
Park and the Airshows remain a firm
favourite, and we have added both a Price Includes Experience and enjoy the once Price Includes Set in the spectacular grounds
top-secret world of iconic of Chatsworth House, this
TV location tour round Yorkshire and P 2 nights DBB Codebreaking Huts set within P 2 nights DBB showground covers 43
P Entry into Bletchley an atmospheric Victorian estate.
a “wee” fling in the Scottish Borders! Park Here the stories of what went P Entry Chatsworth
acres and features over 350
Flower Show exhibitors from across the UK.
P Duxford Air Shows: on during Britain’s darkest days With display gardens from top
P VE Anniversary 23/05* in the many exhibitions. See how P Free overnight designers and blooms from
5 Drams & Flings P Flying Legends 11/07* the “boffins” broke the secret coach parking across the globe plus unique
P Battle of Britain German code with it’s Enigma
Subject to date shopping, delicious food and
3 Kynren 19/09* Machine, hastening the end of
confirmation live music this is truly a day to
(*Subject to Dates & WW2. Entry included into one of
remember.
Availability) Duxford’s exciting air shows.
Yorkshire TV Trails Bedford Sheffield
4 Park Inn Kenwood Hall Hotel
Hotel 4 * Commended
2 3* Commended Reviews 83%
Chatsworth Flower Show
Centrally located on the Arrive Fridays x 2nts: This Best Western Plus hotel 2020: 9/6, 11/6, 13/6
1 banks of the River Ouse, is surrounded by 12 acres of
2020: 22/5, 10/7, 18/9 £125pp
Bletchley Park & Airshow The Park Inn Hotel is beautiful gardens with lake
£152pp Single Supplement £35
a bright and colourful views and only 1 ½ miles from
hotel. Most rooms have Single supplement £34 Sheffield City centre, and 15 Extra night £46 pp DBB
views over the river. Extra night £49pp DBB miles from Chatsworth.
3 4 5
An Epic Tale Yorkshire TV Trails Drams & Flings
of England
Fri x 2nts£119 pp £94
Fri x 2nts pp 5 days £174 pp
Sat x 1nt £84 pp Add Sun £38 pp DBB
Kynren Emmerdale’s Woolpack pub Piping in the Haggis
Price Includes Included on Saturday evening Price Includes Yorkshire has been the location Price Includes Entertaining Borders break with
is an action-packed live for many popular soaps. Visits a Scottish Twist. Included is a visit
P 1 or 2 nights DBB blockbuster performed by a P Tea/coffee & include the sets of Emmerdale, P Welcome “hot & tasting at a whisky distillery,
biscuits on check in Last of the Summer Wine and toddie” on check in as well as touring the area from
P Gold seats on cast and crew of 1,000, taking
Bronte country, the film location Solway Coast to the Border Towns
Saturday for Kynren you on an amazing journey P 4 nts DBB
for The Railway Children. of Melrose & Kelso. Each evening
through 2,000 years of history, P 2 or 3 nts DBB P 1 Scottish themed
Fri/Sun: Esholt for a drink in the there is entertainment laid on.
P Coach parking at myth and legend. Kynren is a evening with
Kynren P Entry Harewood Woolpack & Holmfirth for a cuppa Recommended days out:
world class show brought to life dancing
House in Sid’s café. Full Day: Whisky Distillery,
Available any Friday with magnificent sets, combat, Sat: Harewood House P 1 whisky evening Dumfries & Solway Coast
X 2nts or Sat x 1nt P Annandale Distillery
between 27/6 – 11/9
stunts, horsemanship, stunning P Room upgrade for – Emmerdale’s village location. Full Day: Border towns of
pyrotechnics and amazing Free time in Harrogate Tour & Tasting Melrose, Dryburgh, Kelso
driver
special effects set to a thrilling Fri/Sun: Bronte Country, Skipton P 2 other nts Full Day: Carlisle & Northern
original soundtrack. P Free use of leisure & The Dales entertainment Lakes
Darlington HUDDERSFIELD Gretna
Mercure Kings Cedar Court Hotel Gretna Hall Hotel
Hotel 4*Approved 3* Commended
4* approved Reviews 77% Reviews 86%
A grand Victorian hotel Available to book x 2 nts: Hotel is located in own Arrive x 2nts: Originally built in 1710, the Arrive Mondays x 4nts:
with 83 elegantly decorated grounds, 2 miles from hotel is set in 10 acres of
2019: 30/8 Huddersfield centre, with
2020: 10/4 (Easter), 7/8, grounds, with easy access 2020: 6/4, 19/10, 26/10
bedrooms. Located in the
easy access to M62. It’s 15/8, 4/9 to the M74. Under the
market square. Totally 2020: 17/7, 7/8, 21/8, 4/9
elevated position affords new owners the hotel has
£174pp
modernised upto the 4* £94pp
£119pp views across Yorkshire’s been transformed with all Single Supplement £Nil
Mercure brand. 15 min. drive Colne Valley. 113 spacious Single Supplement £17 bedrooms and public areas
from Kynren. Single Supplement Nil bedrooms. per night refurbished in 2018.
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
Houseparties &
Festive Themes 1 2
Shropshire A Seaside
Welcome to our selection of
& Welsh Borders Festival
well priced winter ideas; from Mon x 4nts £154 pp New 5 days £140 pp
pre-Christmas Houseparties to an Fri x 3nts £119 pp
exclusive “all inclusive” Christmas
& New Year break in Suffolk. Our
popular Houseparty programmes to
Shropshire and the Highlands are
repeated. Classic regularly receives
Ironbridge Gorge Bournemouth’s Winter Festival
other out of season packages, so if
you are looking for something else, Price Includes Popular well priced break,
staying in a 1st class hotel in
Price Includes There’s no better place to
be “beside the seaside” than
let us know and we’ll send you more P Tea/coffee & a tranquil woodland setting. P Mulled wine Bournemouth leading up to
biscuits on Great days out exploring this & mince pies
Christmas. Experience the magical
ideas. check in diverse region: P 4nts DBB & memorable Garden of Light
Full Day: Medieval Towns P 4nts in house Festival with over 100 glittering
P 4 nights DBB of Ludlow & Kidderminster & entertainment
3 Highlands trees and illuminations. Explore
P 1 x musical night Welsh Borders P Xmas day dinner the Alpine Xmas Market and walk
Full Day: Shrewsbury and P Dorset cream tea the enchanting Victorian Gardens.
P 1 x other night Ironbridge Gorge
entertainment P 1 x pre-dinner drink Enjoy live music & entertainment
Full Day: Guided Tour of P Free use of leisure every night*. Recommend day
Lake District P Guided Tour RAF RAF Cosford – 70 aircraft in 3
P Free entry Festival excursions to the New Forest and
Cosford wartime hangers. of Light Jurassic Coastline.
5
Nr Telford BournEmouth
Buckatree Hall Hotel Carlton Hotel
3* 1st Class 4* Approved
Reviews 81% Reviews 82%
Shropshire
1 Suffolk
4
Quietly tucked away in a Mondays x 4nts: Set high on the East cliff, the Arrivals x 4nights:
secluded spot at the foot of 2019: 4/11 £154pp hotel affords sweeping views All dates £140 pp
the “Wrekin” with its English 2020: 27/3, 13/4, 26/10, 2/11 across the beach & bay. Its
Bournemouth 2019: 24/11
dreamy like elegance, the £154pp central location means all local
2 Buckatree is a firm favourite Fridays x 3nts: attractions are within easy 2020: 29/11, 6/12, 13/12
for our groups. All rooms 2020: 27/3, 17/4, 23/10 £119pp walking distance and most of All dates Festive Themed
have views. Telford – 4 miles. Single supplement £nil the 76 bedrooms have views. Single supplement £60
3 4 5
Highland Christmas & New Year Lakeland
Houseparties FREE BAR Included Houseparty
5 days from £184 pp New 23/12 x 4nts £299 pp New 5 daysfrom £159 pp
30/12 x 3nts £250 pp
Loch Linnhe from Glencoe Haverthwaite Rail & Lake Windermere
Price Includes Home of the Original Houseparty A full programme of events take place in the 4* Ipswich Price Includes Shap is well positioned to
concept dating back over 30 years, Hotel with free bar (draft beers, wines & soft drinks explore both the Lakes &
P Tea/coffee & and still as popular as ever! Based throughout stay), entertainment every night & free tea/ P Welcome hot drink Dales, with many exciting day
shortbread on check in
in one of the most picturesque coffee each day. Available both 2019 and 2020. excursion possibilities available.
on check in
areas in the UK, on the lochside P 4 nights DBB Southern Lakes: Kendal, Lake
P 4 nights DBB (1x surrounded by a mountain
Highland night) Christmas New Year P Min 2 nights Windermere & steam train
landscape. Quite breath-taking at 23/12 x 4nts £299pp 30/12 x 3nts £250pp entertainment
P 2 nights Northern Lakes: Lake
entertainment this time of year. Single Supplement £Nil
Single Supplement £Nil P Single steam rail Ullswater, Bassenthwaite &
P 4 nts enmnt on T/T Full Day: Oban. Includes: Haverthwaite Keswick
Includes:
dates Full Day: Fort William – Mallaig – Lakeside Swaledale: Wensleydale
P 4 nts DBB P 3nts DBB
P Single Rail Journey train. P Welcome reception P Wensleydale Cheese Tour & Demo, Aysgarth
Fort William P Free tea/coffee each day
Full Day: Loch Ness & Inverness P Xmas day Lunch P Free bar every night Cheese Experience Falls & Leyburn
– Mallaig
P 4 nts entertainment
P 3 nts entertainment
P Boxing Day Gala Ball
Glencoe P Cooking Demo on 26th P New Years Eve Ball PENRITH
Isles of Glencoe Hotel P Free bar every night P Cooking Demo on 1st Jan Shap Wells Hotel
3* 1st Class 3* Commended
Reviews 88% IPSWICH Reviews 79%
Ipswich Hotel
4* Approved
Set in the most majestic of Arrivals x 4nts: Reviews 87% Popular with groups, with Arrive Mondays x 4nts:
Highland landscapes – almost entertainment most nights.
afloat, nestling on a peninsula
2019: 18/11 £184pp Easy access from J39 M6. 2020: 30/3, 2/11 £159pp
Located on the edge of the
surrounded by Loch Leven, with 2020: 23/3 £219pp
A BW hotel, with 83 modern rooms, peacefully located Lakes in own grounds with
20/4 £169pp
towering mountains of Glencoe
Single supplement £60 on outskirts of town set in own grounds. A great venue all rooms having views. 98 5/10 £189pp
in clear view. All bedrooms have bedrooms, many upgraded
either loch or mountain views. Nov dates Festive Themed for a Festive break with loads going on. 2017/18. Single Supplement £60
Great reviews Town or city Fine views Free use of Leisure
about the food centre location from hotel facilities
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16 hotels within 15 miles of Loch Ness Scottish Hotels
Classic has Scotland well covered.
From the 230 hotels we represent,
114 of them are group friendly. We
know Scotland inside out. Our focus
& passion is Scotland and has been
so for over 24 years. As well as the
packages within this brochure, we
have a multi lingual team who will
be happy to advise and put together
“Tailor Made” programmes for you. All
our hotel partners are regularly visited
for group suitability and to ensure the
right hotels and best group rates are
provided. If you are requiring hotels in
Scotland, whether it be for 1 night or
for a longer period, then Classic is the
most informed Company to contact.
P Mystery Tours P Bespoke Touring Holidays
P Over-nighters P Centred Stays
Dumfries Glasgow
1 24
Cairndale 108 Glynhill
Dumfries Glasgow
2 24
Hetland Hall 104
105 Hallmark
Stranraer 103 Glasgow
3 24
North West Castle Alexander Thomson
107
Gretna A9 Glasgow
4 24
Gretna Hall 69 Glasgow City Inn
100
Peebles Glasgow
5 51 24
Barony Castle 101 94 Go Glasgow Urban
106
99 95 Inverness
Peebles Cumbernauld
5 A9 30
Peebles Hydro 87
85 88 6 Aberdeen Westerwood
86 84 91
A8 90
Peebles 7 82 Stirling
A9
5 31
Cardrona 81 King Robert
Pitlochry
0
Fort William 78
A9
62
Eaglesham 59 64 Stirling
8 77 31
Eglinton Arms 75 76
57 63 Highland
56 53
74 68
A85
Symington 70 65 58
80 54 Stirling
9 Oban 66 M 52 31
Tinto House 67
Stirling Stirling Court
37
A82
50 49
35 31
Lanark Drymen
10 21 38 39 42 30 35
New Lanark 20 Buchanan Arms
Glasgow 24 41
Edinburgh A1
Rosebank 14 12 11 10 Drymen
11 9 35
Popinjay 19 15 8 13 Winnock
16 5 18
M
Larkhall 17 74 Peebles Aberfoyle
12 37
Radstone Rob Roy
2 4
East Kilbride 1 Falkirk
13 38
M6
3
Bruce Airth Castle
Kilmarnock Troon Arran Dunoon Grangemouth
14 17 19 21 39
Park South Beach Kinloch Esplanade Leapark
Irvine Troon Langbank Bishopton Bo’ness
15 17 20 23 39
Riverside Lodge Marine Gleddoch House Ingleston Richmond Park
Prestwick Melrose Dunoon Glasgow Bathgate
16 18 21 24 41
Carlton Dryburgh Abbey Argyll Garfield Cairn
10 T: 01357 529129 Classic Britain represents over 500 UK hotelsEdinburgh 18 hotels are near the Whisky Trail
42
Bonham
Edinburgh
42
Kings Manor
Edinburgh
42
Cairn
Edinburgh
42
Braid Hills
Edinburgh
42
Capital
Edinburgh
42
Grassmarket
Edinburgh
42
Grosvenor
Edinburgh
42
Brooks
Edinburgh
42
Melville Castle
Edinburgh
42
Dalmahoy
Dunfermline
49
Pitbauchlie
Ardrishaig Carnoustie Ballachulish Isle of Skye Inverness
50 63 75 86 95
Grey Gull Carnoustie Ballachulish Kings Arms Royal Highland
Gairloch Montrose Glencoe Isle of Skye Inverness
50 64 76 87 95
Gairloch Park Isles of Glencoe Balmacara Kingsmills
22 Edinburgh hotels Onich Grantown Beauly
77 88 99
Onich Craiglynne Priory
Fort William Inverurie Dornoch
78 90 100
West End Ardoe House Dornoch
Fort William 16 Stirling & Trossachs hotels
78
Imperial
Fort William
78
Moorings
St Andrews Tyndrum
52 65
Fairmont Ben Doran Morar
81
Morar
Dundee Arrochar
53 66
Doubletree by Hilton Loch Long 8 Isle of Skye hotels
Perth Arrochar
54 66
Lovat Arrochar
Perth Inveraray
54 67
Queens Inveraray Inn
Dunkeld Inveraray Aberdeen Strathpeffer
56 67 91 101
Dunkeld House Loch Fyne Norwood Hall Ben Wyvis
Aberfeldy Dalmally Aberdeen Wick
57 68 91 103
Breadalbane Dalmally Altens Norseman
Crieff Ullapool Aberdeen Thurso
58 69 91 104
Crieff Hydro Royal Hilton Treetops Station
Pitlochry Oban Newtonmore Nairn By Thurso
59 70 82 94 105
Atholl Palace Alexandra Balavil Newton Castletown
Pitlochry Oban Newtonmore Inverness South Uist
59 70 82 95 106
Scotlands Columba Highlander Waterside Dark Island
Pitlochry Oban Kingussie Inverness Stornoway
59 70 84 95 107
Fishers Oban Bay Gordon Palace Cabarfeidh
Blairgowrie Isle of Mull Aviemore upto Inverness Orkneys
62 74 85 95 108
Angus Isle of Mull Macdonald Aviemore Resort Columba Kirkwall
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“I have the utmost respect for Classic’s
team & have nothing but praise in the
work they do and the help they give us”
- UK Tour Operator
Douglas Bay
Highlights: P Mountain Railway P Steam train P Castle Rushen
P Laxey Wheel P Port Erin P Peel
Legendary Isle of Man
Fiercely proud of its diverse culture, fascinating heritage and folklore, the
Laxey Wheel & Snaefell Rail
“Kingdom of Man” has a captivating story to tell, steeped in myths and
legends, going back thousands of years. We visit the oldest parliament in
the world, take a steam train journey, visit a medieval castle and explore
5 days
from £299pp
more than 200 square miles of unspoilt countryside & coastline. Extra night £60pp
Arrive Mondays & Depart Fridays Price Includes
Port Erin
16 mile journey meandering through rolling P 4nts DBB
green countryside to Port Erin, where P Return Isle of Man ferry
your coach will be waiting, to take you to P Entry Castle Rushen
nearby Castle Rushen. It is one of Europe’s
P Train to Snaefell Peak
most finely preserved medieval castles.
Afterwards, a scenic coastal drive visiting
P Single steam train journey
Port St Mary & Port Erin, before proceeding
P 2 nights entertainment
up the west coast to Peel, famous for its
P Free overnight coach parking
kippers, castle & sandy beach, with tiny
Day 1 Isle of Man Sailing lanes & cathedral. Peel is the best place Chesterhouse Hotel
in Britain to see basking sharks, often the Douglas
Board the Isle of Man ferry from Heysham 3* Commended
for the 3 ¾ hrs sailing to Douglas. length of your coach regularly coming
within yards of the shoreline. Returning to
Day 2 Laxey & Snaefell Mountain Railway Douglas along the TT circuit over Tynwald
To the north lies the historic mining village Hill and the 1000 year old Manx Parliament,
of Laxey, home to the worlds’ largest which is the oldest parliament in the world.
working waterwheel called “Isabella”. Board
the mountain railway at the “Cottage” up
to Snaefell Peak, with time to take in the
Isle of Man
sweeping views of the island. On to Ramsey,
the island’s 2nd largest town, with time Ramsey
Total Island
free. Returning along part of the famous TT Mileage: 80
course passing landmarks of Kates Cottage, Snaefell
Wonderful seafront location. It is one of the top
Keppel Gate and Windy Corner. Laxey 3* hotels for groups, and near to all the local
Peel amenities. All public areas overlook the bay. There
Day 3 Free Day in Douglas
4 Douglas
are 67 bedrooms, many with views. There are 12
(Drivers day off option) Tynwald steps into the hotel.
Douglas is a thriving coastal resort with
Hey
plenty to see and do. The hotel is centrally sha
3 1/ m
located to enjoy the islands capital with its
Port Erin 2 hou
rs
Available June – October
Victorian Pier & sandy beach at close hand. Rates and dates attached
Port St Mary Castletown Hotel symbols on back cover
Day 4 Steam train, Castle Rushen & Peel
Hop on the IOM steam railway, operating
HOTEL DETAILS & REVIEWS
with its original locos and carriages, for a 4 Nights in Hotel by Rail by Ferry
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“The group had a very lovely time,
and really enjoyed themselves,
especailly at the Caladh Inn.”
- German Coach Operator
Tarbet, Loch Fyne
Isle of Arran with Brobick Castle in view
Highlights: P Isle of Arran P Brodick Castle P Crinan Canal 5 days £304pp
P Loch Fyne Extra night £63pp
Price Includes
Isle of Arran Time P Welcome tea/coffee &
shortbread on check in
Clear green seas, sandy beaches, mountains and lochs - it’s little wonder P 4 nights DBB
Arran is referred to as “Scotland in Miniature”. Influenced by the Gulf
P Entry Brodick Castle & Gardens
Stream the climate is mild, a place where you will see palm trees around
its 56 miles of coastline. We step across on to the Mull of Kintyre Peninsula
P Return ferry Ardrossan- Arran
with a visit to Britain’s most beautiful shortcut. P Return ferry Lochranza-
Claonaig
Arrive Mondays & Depart Fridays P Light Lunch Grey Gull Hotel
Crinnan Canal
15 lock gates with over 2000 vessels using
the canal each year. (84 miles). No single room
Thursday Brodick Castle & Gardens supplement
Morning free to take in the sea air & views or On all tours 1st 6 singles are free
use the leisure facilities. Later, a leisurely drive from supplement.
to Brodick Castle & Gardens, overlooking the Thereafter £35 per night.
Firth. The castle is packed full of treasures,
period furniture, paintings & silverware. The Kinloch Hotel
landscaped gardens, date back to 1710, with Blackwaterfoot
Monday To Isle of Arran
water features, wildlife ponds, a collection 3* Commended Reviews 88%
Board the afternoon ferry from Ardrossan
of rhododendrons, Bavarian Summer House,
to Arran. Check into the seafront Kinloch
walled garden and woodland walks towards
Hotel for 4 nights.
the seashore. (22 miles).
Tuesday Southern Arran
Friday Following breakfast, board the late
Explore coastal villages including Whiting
morning ferry for your journey home.
Bay & Lamlash. Take photos of impressive
Paddy’s Milestone (Ailsa Craig) at Kildonan. Tarbert
Crinan
Time free in Brodick, the islands capital,
Crinan BUTE
with a visit to Arran Aromatics included Canal Claonaig
before returning over the tops to your
Lochranza
30
hotel. (36 miles).
Mi
Ardrishaig Arran Highly rated hotel, right on the seafront with open
n
Catacol Distillery views of sea and countryside from all bedrooms.
Wednesday Northern Arran, Kintyre FIRTH OF Restaurant and lounge have superb views, and the
Peninsula & Crinan Canal ARRAN CLYDE food is all freshly prepared. One of Classic’s highly
Coastal drive to Lochranza via Pirnmill Pirnmill Brodick rated hotels for groups. Total refurb completed
Castle 2019.
and Catacol with its “12 Apostles”. Board Brodick
the ferry to the Mull of Kintyre. Along the Tarbert Ardrossan 1hr
Holy
shores of Loch Fyne, stopping for lunch at Island Available May – September
4
the lochside Grey Gull Hotel. Time to take in Blackwaterfoot Whiting Rates and dates attached
the engineering marvel of the Crinan Canal, Bay Hotel symbols on back cover
Lamlash
joining Loch Fyne at Ardrishaig to the open Kildonan
Ailsa Craig
sea at Crinan some 9 miles long. There are HOTEL DETAILS & REVIEWS
4 Nights in Hotel by Ferry
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Island Escapes
“When looking for some fresh & new
ideas, we always look at Classic’s
brochure. We find their tours are well
put together” - UK Tour Company
Lamlash – Arran
Brig o’ Doon – Home of Robert Burns
5 days £249pp
Highlights: P Isles of Bute & Arran P Brodick Castle & Gardens Extra night from £49pp
P Turnberry P Mount Stuart Price Includes
P Welcoming tea/coffee on check in
Ayrshire’s Island Duet P 4 nights DBB
P Scottish themed night with
entertainment
Staying in the coastal town of Troon this exceptionally well-priced new
holiday combines beautiful coastal drives along the Ayrshire coastline P Return ferry to Arran with your
coach
with the highlights being a full day tour to both the Isle of Arran, known P Entry Brodick Castle & Gardens
as Scotland in Miniature, with entry into Brodick Castle & Gardens and Isle P Return ferry to Bute with your
coach
of Bute with entry into Palatial Mount Stuart.
P Entry Mount Stuart House
Arrive Mondays & Depart Fridays
Castle. Time free in Turnberry with a stop for
Electric Brae*
photos at the famous Trump Turnberry Hotel
Turn off the engine on the Electric
& Golf resort before returning to Troon.
Brae and your coach will magically
Thursday Isle of Arran & Brodick Castle roll uphill. To test the phenomenon,
Board the ferry with your coach for the 40 there is a layby on the side of the A719.
minute crossing to Arran known as “Scotland Explanations range from being haunted
in Miniature”, visiting the Scottish Baronial by witches to misbehaving gravity!!
Mount Stuart Brodick Castle & Gardens, packed full of
treasures. The Castle has impressive gardens
South Beach Hotel
Tuesday Isle of Bute & Mount Stuart overlooking the Firth of Clyde. Free time in Troon
Before catching the ferry to Bute at Wemyss Arran’s capital, Brodick before a scenic tour 3* Commended Reviews 90%
Bay, there is a 30 mile drive, much of it along around the island with it’s breath-taking
the shoreline of the Firth of Clyde with a short coastline over to Kintyre and south towards
stop in the popular resort of Largs. The ferry Ailsa Craig or “Paddy’s Milestone”. Tonight is a
to Bute takes about 15 minutes. Time is spent farewell night with a Scottish themed dinner
in the islands capital Rothesay. Afternoon a with entertainment.
tour of the island followed by entry into what
is probably the most flamboyant great house Glasgow
in the UK. - Mount Stuart. Time to stroll the Isle of Bute Rated as one of Classic’s most group friendly
Wemys hotels. It has been privately owned and operated
labyrinth of rooms as well as taking in the fine Bay Strathaven
Rothesay by the Watt family for over 25 years. Situated in
scenery from the well laid out & expansive the best part of town, on the foreshore and only
gardens which cover over 300 acres. 100 yards from the expansive sandy beach, and
a very short walk away from the town centre.
M74
Ardrossan
Wednesday Ayrshire Coastal Drive Arran Troon is an “up-market” destination with boutique
Relaxing morning exploring the coastal town Brodick shops, cafes, restaurants and bars. The hotel has
32 bedrooms with a charming restaurant & lounge
of Troon, with its expansive sandy beach. Troon 4 overlooking the gardens.
Time free in Ayr before heading to the pretty Ayr
village of Alloway (Brig o’ Doon), with time to Alloway Total
Electric Brae Mileage: Available May – September
roam the home of Scotland’s most famous Culzean Castle 202 Rates and dates attached
poet – Rabbie Burns. Heading south along the
coast take in the sea views across the Firth to Turnberry Hotel symbols on back cover
Ailsa Craig
Arran & “Paddy’s Milestone”. You drive along “Paddy’s Milestone”
the mysterious Electric Brae* passing Culzean Inverness HOTEL DETAILS & REVIEWS
Nights in Hotel by Ferry
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