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PACKAGES & BREAKS 2019 - MYHOTELBREAK
2019
 Packages & Breaks
  A collection of beautiful ideas for Groups
        Rail                     Themed                  Touring

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P Free Places on all Tours
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    Featuring 180 Group Friendly Member Hotels
           in England, Scotland & Wales
                             October 2018 - April 2020
PACKAGES & BREAKS 2019 - MYHOTELBREAK
23 years ago, I had an idea to get a few hotel chums together
                                                                       and between us print a brochure and mail it out to Group
                                                                       Operators with a view of making life easier to find group
                                                                       friendly hotels. Well to my surprise, and to others too am sure,
                                                                       it worked and all these years later we are fortunate to be still
                                                                       working with many of the same hotels who believed in Classic
                                                                       from the outset.
                                                                       To this day we continue to act as a hotel marketing group,
                                                                       where our hotels are our partners, making Classic distinctly
                                                                       different to the run of the mill Wholesaler. For example, this
                                                                       brochure is wholly funded by Classic’s membership. It keeps
                                                                       costs down and prices right
                                                                       Apart from our featured packages, we are fully committed to
                                                                       provide bespoke tours for any private groups and we can amend
                                                                       most packages to suit your requirements.
                                                                       I hope you like some of our packages and we have the pleasure
                                                                       of looking after some of your future groups.

                                                                       Andrew Simpson
                                                                       Managing Director

                                                                                         The Classic Team

    Save yourself time &
    money with an easy to
    book Classic Package
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    Not only will you find our packages exceptionally well priced
    but also well tried and tested, with our new ones carefully
    researched so they are balanced, exciting and relaxing.
                                                                        Incoming Groups & Private Parties
    All our packages are covered with the best trading terms in
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    the industry. We do not ask for any deposits and you can sell
    to at least 28 days before arrival with additional selling time    Our multi lingual Inbound & Attractions Departments look
    available on request.                                              after the growing number of incoming groups from across
         All our hotels are visited and inspected for Group            the world. Our philosophy is on personal and friendly service,
         suitability & graded accordingly                              where you deal with the same person right through the
         All Packages include Full hot breakfasts and                  booking process. One of the reasons why many of our clients
         multi-choice 3 course dinners plus tea or coffee              keep coming back to Classic year after year.

         All Centred Stay programmes include hot refreshments          Classic is a tour planning specialist. Our                                                                                                                   w s    !
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         All packages offer a free place for your driver               any Private Parties, Incentives, Special     Individually Different,                                                                                                                • England • Wales • Scotland

                                                                       Interest Groups, Mystery Tours or Ad-
                                                                                                                    Reassuringly The Same
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         Porterage is included in all featured packages, unless                                                                                                                                                                      P Low Group Rates

                                                                       hoc Groups you may be handling.
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         otherwise stipulated.
         You will have access to our free image bank with              As well as our Packaged Brochure, we
         thousands of Hi-Res pictures                                  also have a handy 120 page “Hotel Book”
                                                                                                                                                                                                   The Hotel Book for Groups

                                                                                                                              Central Reservations & Sales
                                                                                                                      3 Dunlop Street, Strathaven ML10 6LA

                                                                       with a collection of 200 Group friendly      Telephone: 0845 1306 241 (local rate)

         We can supply you with Word Doc files which you can                                                                                                                                                                                               The Hotel Book
                                                                                                                     Email: groups@classicbritain.com

                                                                       hotels. If you would like a file copy for             www.classicbritain.com
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              for Groups
         amend for your brochure.
                                                                                                             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.

                                                                       future reference, let us know.
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Hotel Partners -
        Their Ratings and Reviews
Classic heavily invests time getting to know our hotel                                            THEMES & BREAKS                                                                                    Page
partners, visiting them to make sure they are not                                                 Weekends & Themes................................................................................ 4
only Group friendly but also are of the quality to be                                             Singles Galore ............................................................................................5
included in our brochure. Not all hotels reach our                                                Drinks Included.......................................................................................... 6
minimum expectation!                                                                              Houseparties & Festive Themes............................................................. 7
Ratings: Most of our hotels are either 3* or 4*.                                                  Scottish Hotels for Groups................................................................ 8 & 9
However, to further assist with your hotel selection we                                           ISLAND ESCAPES
have graded each hotel into one of three categories:                                              Legendary Isle of Man (New) . .............................................................. 10
                                                                                                  West Coast Wanderer (New) .............................................................. 11
Approved: At the lower end of their star rating,
meeting Classic’s minimum level of expectation.                                                   Ayrshire, Arran & Glorious Trossachs (New) . ..................................... 12
                                                                                                  Isle of Arran Time (New) . ...................................................................... 13
Commended: Considered average or just above
                                                                                                  Oban , Mull & Sacred Isle of Iona.......................................................... 14
average in all key areas within their star rating.
                                                                                                  Scotch on the Rocks............................................................................... 15
1st Class: Top end in their star rating in all                                                    Inner Hebridean “Island Hopper” (New) ............................................. 16
departments.                                                                                      Hebridean Odyssey................................................................................. 17
Reviews: Thanks to our leisure division                                                           West Highlands & Hebridean Highlights (New) . ............................... 18
www.myhotelbreak.com we have thousands of                                                         The Orkney Isles Uncovered................................................................. 19
past guest reviews you can refer to, with an overall                                              Classic Shetland & Orkneys Mini Cruise.............................................. 20
review score rating.                                                                              Shetland - The Island of the Vikings . .................................................. 21
                                                                                                  Scotland’s North West Passage............................................................ 22
                                                                                                  SCOTLAND
                                                                                                  Lochs, Lakes & Coastlines (New) .......................................................... 23
                                         20
                                                                                                  Loch Lomond, Trossachs & New Borders Railway ............................ 24
                                  19 22                                                           The Grand Scottish All Inclusive .......................................................... 25
        18                                                                                        Scotland’s Bonny Lochs & Waterways (New) ..................................... 26
                                                                                             20
       17
                  22                                                                              High Peak of Luxury in the Highlands................................................. 27
                                                                                             21
                 18                                                                               Highland Safari & Royal Retreats (New).............................................. 28
  17      17                37                   34                                Shetlands      Autumn Gold & It’s Enchanted Forest................................................. 29
         16 22                   36 32
                                   35                                                             Angus Secret Coastline & Glamis Castle.............................................. 30
                   33     29 28      30                                                           The Highland Fling (New) . .................................................................... 31
                      11 27
                                                                                                  Scotland’s Blooming Castles & Gardens (New) ................................. 32
                 14 15 31           32
                          18
                  6    26 27                                                                      Fort William, Inverness & Isle of Skye (New)....................................... 33
        16         11            23                                                               Royal Tales & Highland Trails................................................................ 34
                             24
                          25                                                                      Romantic Highland Railways ................................................................ 35
                  13 12        5
                                                      23
                                                                                                  Wild about Scotland (New) ................................................................... 36
                                                           51
                                         6                                                        Loch Ness & The Historic Highlands (New) ........................................ 37
                                                                                                  ENGLAND & WALES
                                          23
                                                      51              49                          English & Welsh Hotels for Groups ..................................................... 38
                                           50
                            10
                                                       48                                         Elegant Eastbourne .............................................................................. 39
                                                                49         5
                                                         4
                                              6                                                   Kents Gardens, Wines and Railway Lines ........................................... 40
                                               5             47       4                           England’s Mighty Castles & Stately Homes (New) ........................... 41
                                    45       4                                                    Enchanting Cotswolds & Shakespeare Country (New) .................... 42
                                         7
                                    6                                                             Cambridge, Bletchley Park & Picture Postcard Essex (New) ........... 43
                                                                                                  Wonders of West Wales (New) ............................................................ 44
                                         46
                                     7                42                                          Welsh Highlands, Anglesey & Puffin Island ....................................... 45
                                                                               4   43
                                                                                                  Secrets of Shropshire & Severn Valley Steam Railway (New) ......... 46
                       44
                                                                             4                    Derbyshire Peaks & Chatsworth House . ............................................ 47
                                                                           41                     Yorkshire Dales, Rail & TV Trail (New) ................................................. 48
                                                                                        40
                                                                                                  Yorkshire’s Castles & Coastline (New) ................................................. 49
                                                                  7              5 39
                                                                                                  England’s Lakeland Glory . .................................................................... 50
                                                                                                  Yorkshire & Durham in Style (New) /
                                                                                                  Newcastle & Kingdom of Northumbria (New) . ................................ 51

 Full Hotel Details and Reviews: www.classicbritain.com                                                                                                              T: 01357 529129
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Themed Weekends                                                           1
                                                                                   Liverpool
                                                                                                                                                 2

                                                                                & Mersey Cruise                                                      Battle for Britain
    With a portfolio of over 400 hotels                                                                                2 nights                  BBMF. RAF Coningsby          2 nights          3 nights
    across Britain, Classic can offer all                                                                              £105            pp                                     £84 £119   pp                         pp
    types of weekend breaks, themed
    ideas and Mystery Tour options.
    Bletchley Park continues to be
    popular with the inclusion of an
    exciting air show day. Our 2018 Gin
    tour sold out, so we have added a
                                                                          Mersey Cruise
    few more dates. New breaks include
                                                                          Price Includes              Liverpool is a city with                   Price Includes             FULL DAY: We stop at Boston
    a nostalgic weekend to Bomber                                                                                                                                           with its “Boston Stump” before
                                                                                                      unique attractions, exciting
    Command Country and a fun filled                                      P Tea/coffee &                                                         P Tea/coffee on check      a guided tour of BBMF at RAF
                                                                            biscuits on check in      events, world class sport                    in
                                                                                                                                                                            Coningsby.
    visit to Emmerdale.                                                                               offerings, unrivalled musical
                                                                          P 2 nights BB               heritage and famously warm                 P 2 or 3 nts DBB           FULL DAY: Time in Lincoln,
                                                                                                      welcomes. With the largest                                            home to one of Europe’s finest
                                                                          P 2 set menu 3                                                         P Guided Tour Battle
      Stay a 3rd night                                                      course dinners            collection of museums and                    of Britain Memorial      Gothic Cathedrals. A place rich
    Sundays from £30pp                                                                                                                             Flight (BBMF), RAF       in history with Roman routes.
                                                                                                      galleries anywhere outside
                                                                          P 50 mins Mersey                                                         Coningsby                Entry into Bomber Command
                                                                            Cruise                    of the Capital, Liverpool’s                                           Centre, providing the Commands
                              3                                                                       culture and heritage are at                P	Entry Bomber             most comprehensive record in
                                        2                                 P Porterage                 the very heart of the city.                  Command Centre
                                                                                                                                                                            the world.
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                                                                                                                 Liverpool                                                              Grantham
                                                                                                                  Hallmark                                                              Urban Hotel
                                                                                                                Liverpool Inn                                                            3* Commended
                                                  4                                                        3* Commended Reviews 84%
                                                                                                                                                                                            Also available
                                                                                                                                                                                      4* Mickleover Hotel, Derby.

                                                                          Formerly the Feathers Hotel,        Arrive Fridays x 2 nts             Located in the market town        Arrive Fridays x 2 or 3 nts:
                                                                          the Liverpool Inn is close to         All dates £105pp                 of Grantham. This 3 star hotel      All dates 2 nts £84pp
                                              5                                                                                                                                           3 nts £119pp
                                                                          the action, with easy access                                           has 89 bedrooms , all with
                                                                                                                    2018: Oct 26,                                                 2019: Mar 29, Apr 12, May 24,
                                                                          to the main attractions, and a                                         Kingsize beds. Hotel has a
                                                                                                              2019: Mar 22, June 14,                                                June 14, Aug 30, Sept 27
                                                                          20 minute walk from UNESCO                                             15m swimming pool, Jacuzzi
                                                                                                            July 5, Aug 9, Oct 18, Nov 1
                                                                          Albert Docks. Hotel has 118                                            and sauna. Easy access from          Double sole use room
                                                                          bedrooms.                           Single supplement £40              A1.                                  supplement £15 p nt.

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                    Yorkshire’s                                                Bletchley Park &                                                       The South Downs
                    Emmerdale                                                 Duxford Airshows*                                                        & Sapphire Gin
                                                      2 nights                                                       2 nights from                                                              2 nights
                                                      £134         pp                                                £144          pp                                                           £104                pp

                                                                          Bletchley Park                                                         Sapphire Gin Tour

    Price Includes                A mix of behind the scenes TV           Price Includes              Be captivated at how the                   Price Includes             On the edge of the South Downs
                                  studio experience with visits to                                                                                                          lies Bombay Sapphire Distillery.
                                                                                                      “boffins” at Bletchley Park
    P Tea/coffee &                some famous Yorkshire landscapes.       P 2nts DBB                                                             P Tea/coffee &             Learn how this famous gin is
      biscuits on check in        A tour of ITV studios – experience                                  broke the secret code                        biscuits on check
                                  the “lights, camera, action” process
                                                                          P	Entry into                                                             in                       distilled. Afterwards time free
    P 2 nights DBB                                                          Bletchley Park            with it’s Enigma machine,
                                  of creating Emmerdale. A 90                                                                                                               in Winchester, home to one of
    P Guided Tour of              minute guided walking tour of           P Duxford Airshows:         hastening the end of WW2.                  P 2 nights DBB             the largest cathedrals in Europe,
      Emmerdale Studio            Emmerdale’s outdoor TV set is           P	VE Anniversary            Hear the stories of what                                              with atmospheric precincts and
                                  arranged set in Harewood House            25/5*
    P Guided Tour of                                                                                  went on during Britain’s                   P Tour Bombay              an “oh-so-English” green. Later
                                  estate, followed by free time in the                                                                             Sapphire Gin
      Emmerdale Village                                                   P Flying Legends                                                                                  in the afternoon tour the South
      set
                                  spa town of Harrogate. On Friday
                                                                            13/7*                     darkest days. Entry included
                                  or Sunday a visit to Esholt, where                                                                                                        Downs - a swathe of countryside
                                                                                                      into one of Duxford’s                      P Porterage
    P Free use of Leisure         Emmerdale was filmed for 24 years       P Battle of Britain                                                                               with rolling hills, pretty villages
      facilities                  with time for a drink in the original     21/9*                     exciting air shows.                                                   and beautiful landscapes.
                                  Woolpack.

                                               Bradford                                                          Bedford                                                              Bracknell
                                            Cedar Court Hotel                                                  Park Inn Hotel                                                      Coppid Beech Hotel
                                                  4* Approved                                              3* Commended                                                                    4* Approved
                                                  Reviews 75%                                                                                                                              Reviews 83%
                                                                                                           (*Provisional Airshow dates)
                                                                                                              Other hotels available.

    Located on the outskirts of             Arrive Fridays x 2 nts:       Centrally located on the             2019: Arrive Fridays              Quiet location on the edge                  2019:
    Bradford, the hotel is well               All dates £136pp            banks of the River Ouse,               All dates £144pp                of town, in the heart of Royal      Arrive Fridays x 2nts:
    located for this weekend            2019: May 31, June 21, July 5,    The Park is a bright and         24 May x 2nts* 12 July x 2nts*        Berkshire. This Alpine styled         April 26, May 10,
    tour. As well as 130 freshly                Aug 23, Sept 6                                                     20 Sept x 2nts*               hotel has completed a full             May 17, May 31,
                                                                          colourful hotel with most
    refurbished rooms, this AA 4*        Single Room supplement £40                                         Single Room supplement £34           refurbishment in 2018. It is a        Sept 27, Oct 4, 11
                                                                          rooms having views over
    hotel has a stylish Brasserie         Sunday night available for                                            Swan Hotel, Bedford              great hotel for groups both
    and top-notch leisure facilities.                                     the river.                         24/5, 20/9 - £151pp ss £60          for its quality and location.       Single Supplement £30
                                            additional £40pp DBB

                                                                                      Free on                Lift in hotel,                 Disabled assisted                Entertainment
                                                                                      site coach             or ground                      rooms available                  provided on certain
        E: groups@classicbritain.com                                                  parking                floor rooms                    on request                       nights at no extra cost
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Singles Galore                                                 1
                                                                  The “Bloody”
                                                                                                                                  2
                                                                                                                                          Blackpool,
                                                               Borders & Edinburgh                                                    The Lakes & Dales
With the popularity of single traveller                                                                      5 days from                                                       5 days
requests rising then Classic’s singles                                                                       £289          pp         Prices                                   £159          pp
holidays may sound appealing for                                                                                                       Held
those of you who have a high demand
for single rooms. In most cases the
majority of accommodation will be
provided in twins or doubles for sole
use. If you would like to know the
                                                               Floors Castle                                                      Lake Windermere Cruise
exact room split please let us know.
                                                               Price Includes             Staying in the transformed              Price Includes             Blackpool with all its sights
All our Singles Holidays include a                                                        Peebles Hydro Hotel & Spa,                                         and shows is only a part of this
welcome drinks reception as well as a                          P 4nts DBB                 this holiday has been a firm            P Welcome hot drink        excellently priced holiday which
                                                                                                                                     on check in
                                                               P Welcome Drinks           favourite with Operators for                                       explores the North West of
day excursion programme.                                         Reception
                                                                                          several years. Also includes a          P 4nts DBB                 England from the Lake District to
                                                               P	Entry Floors Castle                                              P 1 drinks voucher per
                                                                                          fascinating itinerary.                     day (house brands)      the Yorkshire Dales.
                  4                                            P	Entry Royal Yacht
                                                                 Britannia                Arrives Sundays                         P 4 nights                 Arrive Sundays
                                                                                                                                     entertainment
                                                               P Porterage                Monday: Border Towns &                                             Monday: Free Day in Blackpool
                         1                                                                                                        P Boat Cruise Lake
                                                                                          Floors Castle                              Windermere              Tuesday: Lake District & cruise on
                                                               Allocation: 5 twin/
                                                               double for sole use,       Tuesday: Free day in Peebles            P Porterage
                                                                                                                                                             Lake Windermere
                                                               25 singles & 8 twin/       Wednesday: Edinburgh &                  Allocation 40 singles,     Wednesday: Skipton Farmers
                                                               doubles                    Royal Yacht Britannia                   4 twins/doubles            Market and Yorkshire Dales Orbital

                             2             5                                                           Peebles                                                          Blackpool
                                                                                                  Peebles Hydro Hotel                                                  Carousel Hotel
                                                                                                          3* 1st Class                                                    3*commended
                                                                                                         Reviews 84%                                                       Reviews 86%

                                                               Set in 30 acres of grounds in        Arrive Sundays x 4 nts        Located in a prime seafront        Arrive Mondays x 4nts:
                                                               the Scottish Borders. This             All dates £289pp            location on Blackpool’s South         All dates £159pp
                                                               refurbished hotel is spacious,                                     Promenade, which is on the               2018: 5/11*
                                                                                                         2018: Oct 14                                                2019: 4/3, 1 /4, 6/5, 30/9
                                                               with lots happening including                                      quieter side of town towards
                                                 3             extensive leisure & spa.            2019: May 12, 26, June 16      St Annes. Well known as a                  11/11*
                                                                                                       July 7, August 18          friendly Group orientated         *Blackpool illuminations &
                                                                                                   (Tattoo option) Sept 1, 22     hotel with high review ratings.        Festive Themed

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          Eastbourne                                               Perthshire, Trossachs                                              Yorkshire Coaster &
        & “The Bluebell”                                             & Loch Lomond                                                    Lincolnshire Wolds
                                               5 days from                                                   5 days from                                                       5 days
                                               £202       pp                                                 £175            pp                                                £209           pp

Eastbourne                                                     The Kelpies                                                        Scarborough

Price Includes               Our popular Eastbourne            Price Includes               This new singles holiday is           Price Includes              Excellently priced 5 day
                             Singles Break is based in the                                  based in Aberfoyle in the                                         break staying in a 4* hotel
P   Tea/coffee &                                               P Tea/coffee &                                                     P Welcome drinks
    biscuits on check in
                             highly rated York House Hotel        shortbread on
                                                                                            heart of “Rob Roy MacGregor”            reception
                             on Eastbourne’s Promenade.                                     country, within The Queen
                                                                                                                                                              near the Humber Bridge.
    4 nts DBB                                                     check in
P                            Included is a journey on the                                   Elizabeth National Park.              P 4 nts DBB                 The tour includes a ½ day
    Welcome Drinks                                             P Pre-dinner bucks
P
    Reception
                             famous Bluebell Steam Railway.       fizz drinks reception
                                                                                            Arrives Mondays                       P ½ day guided tour         guided tour of York and
                             Monday: Beachy Head &             P Min 2 nights ent                                                   of York                   surrounding area, as well as
P   Single journey                                             P	Entry Scone Palace         Tuesday: Perth & Scone Palace
    Bluebell Steam           Alfriston                                                                                                                        a tour of Yorkshire’s golden
                                                               P 1 hour Loch                Wednesday: Trossachs & Loch           P Porterage
    2 nts entertainment      Tuesday: Free day Eastbourne         Lomond Cruise
                                                                                            Lomond Cruise
P                                                                                                                                 Allocation 40 singles,      coastline and a day out in
    Porterage                Wednesday: Brighton &             P	Entry Falkirk Wheel
P                                                                 Boat Lift                 Thursday: Stirling, The Kelpies       4 twin/dbles                the picturesque Lincolnshire
                             Bluebell Steam Railway,                                        and Falkirk WheelBoat lift.           All singles are twin/
Allocation 40 singles,                                         Allocation 30 singles,                                                                         Wolds.
                             excludes November.                                                                                   dble for sole use
4 twins/doubles                                                10 twin/doubles

                                      Eastbourne                                                       Aberfoyle                                                            HULL
                                    York House Hotel                                                  Rob Roy Hotel                                                    Hallmark Hotel
                                        3* Commended                                                     3* Approved                                                       4* Approved
                                         Reviews 88%                                                     Reviews 84%                                                       Reviews 84%

 Stunning seafront location         Arrive Sundays x 4 nts:    All rooms and public areas           Arrive Mondays x 4 nts        This modern 4* hotel is            Arrive Thursdays x 4 nts:
 & only 400 yards from the         2018: October 28 - £219pp   refurbished in 2017/18                 (All Festive Themed)        quietly positioned in an               All Dates £209pp
 pier. York House is an ideal         November 4 - £202pp      to a good 3* standard.             2018: November 12 - £175pp      elevated position with views                 2019:
                                                                                                    2019: March 25 - £195pp
 hotel for groups. Many rooms       2019: March 17 - £219pp    Popular & friendly group                                           of the Humber and it’s bridge.             25/4, 20/6
                                                                                                        April 29 - £199pp
 have sea views. Food is highly          April 7 - £224pp      orientated hotel, set in                 June 24 - £223pp          Hull city centre is 2 miles             18/7, 1/8, 15/8
 rated and there is a lift and        October 27 - £224pp      open countryside on the                   Oct 7 - £219pp,          away. Hotel has 95 bedrooms.
 full leisure facilities.           Single Supplement £60pp    outskirts of Aberfoyle.                   Nov 11- £179pp                                              Single supplement £60pp

             Great reviews                 Town or city            Fine views                   Free use of Leisure
             about the food                centre location         from hotel                   facilities
                                                                                                                                                            T: 01357 529129
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Drinks Included                                                     1
                                                                                       “Stirring”
                                                                                                                                                     2
                                                                                                                                                                “Chilled” in the
                                                                                       Snowdonia                                                                  Trossachs
    Our Drinks Included Breaks are one of                                                                                 5 days                                                                        5 days from
    Classic’s most popular programmes.                                                                                    £164             pp                                                           £149             pp

    They are very well priced with a packed
    hotel programme including free drinks
    and entertainment. Furthermore, we
    have squeezed in entry into one of
    the area’s best attractions.
                                                                        Snowdonia                                                                    Stirling
    6           Also -
                                                                        Price Includes                    Very popular package                       Price Includes                  Probably the lowest
        Castle Paries in Peebles                                                                          which sells out every                                                      priced drink included
                                                                        P Tea/coffee on                                                              P Tea/coffee &
            5 Days £169pp See page 24                                     check in                        year. A group friendly                       shortbread on check           break in Scotland. Located
                                                                        P 4 nights DBB                    hotel located at the foot                    in                            in the heart of the
                                                                        P 1 Welsh Themed                  of Snowdon, in the heart                   P 4 nights DBB                  Trossachs, and near to
                                                                          evening                         of the Welsh Highlands.                    P Wine with dinner              Loch Lomond. Included
                                                                                                                                                       each night
                      2                                                 P	Entry Welsh Slate               *Free bar includes house                                                   is entry to Stirling Castle.
                                                                          Museum                                                                     P 3 drinks vouchers per
                                                                                                          wines, draught beers                         night                         Recommend day tours to
                 5                                                      P 2 more nts                      & Soft drinks. Entry                                                       Loch Lomond & Inveraray,
                                                                          entertainment                                                              P 3 nights
                                                                        P Free bar 1900
                                                                                                          included into the Welsh                      entertainment                 and Edinburgh & Royal
                                  6                                       – 2300*                         Slate Museum.                              P	Entry Stirling Castle         Yacht.

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                                                                                                                   Llanberis                                                                    Aberfoyle
                                                                                                               Royal Victoria Hotel                                                            Rob Roy Hotel
                                                                                                                     3* Commended                                                                  3* Approved
                                                                                                                      Reviews 81%                                                                  Reviews 84%

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                                                                        Cradled between 2 lakes, The             All dates £164pp ss £nil            This well known group orientated       19 Nov 2018 x 4 £149pp
                                                                                                                                                     hotel has a superb location on the         2019 x 4nights:
                                                                        Royal Victoria is a popular                   18 Mar x 4nts                  edge of Aberfoyle, surrounded                18/3,£154pp
                                                                        hotel for groups. Surrounded                                                 by open countryside. Massive
                                                                        by wonderful mountain                          4 Nov x 4nts                                                                1 /4,£159pp
                                                                                                                                                     refurbishment in 2017/18. All
                              1                                                                                                                      bedrooms re-done & new public
                                                                                                                                                                                            28/4, 13/5, 14/10 £169pp
                                                                        scenery with entertainment                    18 Nov x 4nts                                                               10/6£189pp
                                                                                                                                                     areas. Now an official 3* hotel,
                                                                        on 3 nights.                              Single supplement £nil                                                           4/11£149pp
                                                                                                                                                     making it one of the best value
                                                                                                                                                     hotels in Scotland.                     Single Supplement Nil.

    3                                                                   4                                                                            5

        “Cheers” to the Bard                                                Vintage Blackpool                                                             “Doon the Watter”
                                      Fri x 2nts     Fri x 3nts                                                           5 days                                                                        5 days
                                      £89 £119pp                   pp                                                     £209             pp                                                           £169              pp

    Burns Night included                                                Blackpool Tower Ballroom dance included                                      Kilchurn Castle

    Price Includes                Gretna Hall is the venue for          Price Includes                    Staying in one of Blackpool’s              Price Includes                  Easily accessed from most
                                  an occasion which has been                                              most famous hotels,                                                        parts of the UK, by ferry
    P Welcome “wee                a firm fixture on the Scottish        P Tea/coffee & cakes              hear about the hotels                      P   Tea & biscuits on
                                                                                                                                                                                     from Gourock – included in
      dram” on check in                                                   on arrival                                                                     check in
                                  party calendar for over 200           P 4 nights DBB
                                                                                                          distinguished past dating                      4 nts DBB                   the price. A popular drinks
    P 2 or 3 nights DBB                                                                                                                              P
                                  years, traditionally celebrating      P 1 themed evening
                                                                                                          back to 1867. Sample & hear                    1 themed Scottish           included hotel as there is lots
                                                                                                                                                     P
    P	Entry Burns                 the birthday of Robert Burns,           with Mayflower                  how the Mayflower Spirit                       evening                     included and the hotel is very
                                                                          Cocktail
      Heritage Centre
                                  Scotland’s favourite bard                                               Cocktail was created. Be                   P   1 other night               personable, taking just one
                                                                        P Heritage Talk &                 intrigued with a lively talk                   entertainment
    P Burns Dinner, piper         (poet). There’s the piping in           Showround
                                                                                                                                                         3 drinks vouchers           group.
      & speaker                                                         P Free bar 6pm-Midnight
                                                                                                          about the Golden Years                     P
                                  and addressing the Haggis,                                                                                             per day (house              Excursion options include
                                                                        P Free overnight coach
                                                                                                          of Blackpool. Entry for
    P 1 drinks voucher on         followed by Scottish Music.             parking                         afternoon dancing at the
                                                                                                                                                         brands)
                                                                                                                                                                                     Rothesay & Kyles of Bute
      Burns Night                 Included is a visit to Burns’                                                                                      P   Return ferry
                                                                        P Afternoon Dance                 world famous Blackpool                         Gourock- Hunters            and Arrochar, Loch Fyne &
    P Scottish Ceilidh            birthplace in Ayrshire.                 Blackpool Tower
                                                                                                          Tower Ballroom.                                Quay.                       Inveraray.
                                                                          Ballroom

                                               GRETNA                                                               Blackpool                                                                     DUNOON
                                           Gretna Hall Hotel                                                       Imperial Hotel                                                                Argyll Hotel
                                              3* Commended                                                           4* Commended                                                                 3* Commended
                                               Reviews 79%                                                            Reviews 81%                                                                  Reviews 80%

     Originally built in 1710, the          25 Jan x 2nts £109pp        Probably Blackpool’s most well         All dates £209pp x 4 nights:          A Dunoon landmark since                All dates £169 pp x 4nts
     hotel is set in 10 acres of                                        known hotel, located in a quiet          2019: 18/3, 25/3, 10/11*,           1837. The Argyll is centrally                 2018: 5/11*
                                            25 Jan x 3nts £119pp        but central position on the
     grounds, with easy access                                                                                         17/11*, 24/11*                located with fine views              2019: 19/3, 15/4, 14/10, 11/11*
                                             Single Supplement          Promenade. Graced by political
     to the M74. Hotel has seen                                         parties, royalty, statesmen and
                                                                                                                   Single Supplement £60             across the Firth of Clyde.                    2020: 20/3
     substantial investment re-                    £10 a night          stars of the screen and stage,             *Stay in November and             32 bedrooms many with                       Single Supplement £nil
     establishing itself as a popular                                   the Imperial is a proud and               see Blackpool’s famous             open views have all been               *Turkey Tinsel Package laid on.
     group friendly hotel.                                              prestigious hotel.                        Christmas illuminations            refurbished in last 4 years.         14/10 -In 3* Esplanade Hotel, Dunoon

                                                                                      Free on                    Lift in hotel,                 Disabled assisted                     Entertainment
                                                                                      site coach                 or ground                      rooms available                       provided on certain
        E: groups@classicbritain.com                                                  parking                    floor rooms                    on request                            nights at no extra cost
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Houseparties &                                                         1                                                                  2
Festive Themes                                                                     A Very
                                                                                                                                          Welsh Festive Treats
                                                                               Scottish Affair
Many of our hotels lay on out of season                                                                             5 days from           Autumn in Snowdonia                               5 days from
packages at especially attractive prices.                                                                           £129          pp                                                        £149          pp
If you are looking for ideas to keep your
coaches busy over the winter time then
here are five examples of “off the shelf”
tours you can book. There are many more
available if required. Apart from midweek
5 day breaks, we can arrange shorter stays
for Edinburgh Christmas Markets. If you
promote Mystery Tours at any time of the                               Price Includes             Based 17 miles west of                  Price Includes                 Enjoy a Welsh Turkey and
                                                                                                  Glasgow:                                                               Tinsel Break in North
year, let us know your dates and we can                                P Hot refreshment                                                  P Welcome tea/                 Wales with loads going on
                                                                         on check in              FULL DAY: Loch Lomond &                   coffee & mince pies
                                                                                                  Trossachs.                                                             celebrating Christmas Eve,
certainly help you out with these.                                                                                                        P 4 nts DBB
                                                                                                                                                                         Christmas Day & New Year’s
                                                                       P 4 nights DBB with        FULL DAY: Ayrshire Coast.               P 4 nts entertainment
                                                                         1 themed night                                                                                  Eve.
                      3                                                                           FULL DAY: Glasgow &                     P 1 x pre-dinner glass
                                                                                                  Riverside Museum. Included                of sherry                    FULL DAY: Chester & N. Wales
                                                                       P Dram of whisky                                                                                  Coastline.
                                                                                                  is an upgraded 4 course                 P 1 x pre-dinner
                                                                                                                                            Bucks Fizz                   FULL DAY: Snowdonia &
                           1                                           P 1 other night            Scottish themed Dinner, with
                                                                         entertainment
                                                                                                  a piper piping in the Haggis            P	Visit from Santa             Welsh Slate Museum.
                                                                                                                                            Claus
                                                                                                  and the toast to the Haggis                                            FULL DAY: Caernarfon &
                                                                       P	Entry Riverside                                                  P	Entry Welsh Slate
                                                                         Museum                   with a “wee” dram.                        Museum, Llanberis            Anglesey

                                                                                                               Erskine                                                                mold
                                                                                                         Erskine Bridge Hotel                                                   Beaufort Park Hotel
                                                                                                              3* Commended                                                             3*commended
                                    2                                                                          Reviews 81%                                                              Reviews 88%

                                         4
                                                                       This modern hotel is                    Arrivals x 4nts:           Beaufort Park specialises in              Arrivals x 4 nights
                                                                       positioned in a quiet location                                     groups laying on elaborate out         2018: 12/11, 19/11, 10/12
                                                                                                         2018: 04/11, 11/11£129pp
                                                                       within 18 acres of parkland on                                     of season packages. Located                     £149pp
                                                                       the banks of the River Clyde.      2019: 24/02, 17/3 £129pp        on the outskirts of Mold and
                                                                                                                                                                                 2019: 11/11, 25/11, 9/12
                                              5                        Rooms are well equipped and                                        well positioned for touring
                                                                                                         04/11, 11/11, 18/11 £135pp                                                       £155pp
                                                                       just about all have views. Free                                    North Wales. Hotel has 106
                                                                                                           Single Supplement £60          bedrooms.                               Single Supplement £nil
                                                                       use of leisure facilities.

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              Highland                                                            Shropshire                                                            Jurassic
             Houseparties                                                       & Welsh Borders                                                       Bournemouth
 West Highland Line                                5 days from         RAF Cosford               5 days from         Fri x 3nts           Carlton Hotel view
                                                                                                                                                                                            5 days from
                                                   £162         pp                               £134 £109     pp                  pp                                                       £129           pp

                                                                                                                                          Price Includes                  Bournemouth is an all year round
                                                                                                                                                                          resort, with a vast array of things
 Price Includes                Home of the Original                    Price Includes             Popular well priced break, staying      P   Mulled wine & Mince pies    to see and do. Explore beyond and
                               Houseparty concept dating                                          in a 1st class hotel in a countryside   P   Xmas day dinner             discover the Jurassic Coast & picture
 P Tea/coffee &                back to the 1980’s. The Isles           P Tea/coffee &             setting. Great days out exploring       P   Dorset cream tea            postcard villages & seaside resorts.
   shortbread on                                                         biscuits on check in                                                 1 x pre-dinner drink        Classic has teamed up with Hallmark
   check in                    of Glencoe Hotel is still as                                       this diverse region:                    P
                                                                                                                                                                          Hotels offering luxury discounted
                               popular as ever with these                                                                                     4 nights DBB
                                                                       P 4 nights DBB             FULL DAY: Medieval Towns of             P
                                                                                                                                                                          Breaks and Festive Packages in their
                               well priced breaks, staying                                                                                    4 nts entertainment
 P 4 nights DBB (3                                                                                Ludlow & Kidderminster & Welsh          P                               3 cliff top 4* hotels.
   course dinners)             in probably one of the most             P 1 x musical night        Borders
                                                                                                                                                                                 Arrivals x 4 nights:
 P 2 nights                    picturesque areas in the UK.                                       FULL DAY: Shrewsbury and
   entertainment                                                       P 1 x other night                                                                                          Carlton Hotel
                               FULL DAY: Oban.                           entertainment            Ironbridge Gorge
 P 4 nts enmnt T/T             FULL DAY: Fort William
   dates 4/11, 18/11                                                                              FULL DAY: Guided Tour of RAF
                               – Mallaig train.                        P Guided Tour RAF          Cosford – 70 aircraft in 3 wartime
 P Single Rail Journey                                                   Cosford                                                                                                 2018: 19/11 £136pp*
   FWm – Mallaig               FULL DAY: Loch Ness                                                hangers.
                                                                                                                                                                                 2019: 11/11 £140pp*

                                               Glencoe                                                       Nr Telford                                                          Eastcliff Hotel
                                        Isles of Glencoe Hotel                                           Buckatree Hall Hotel
                                                3* 1st Class                                                     3* 1st Class
                                               Reviews 88%                                                      Reviews 81%                                                      2018: 5/11 £134pp*
                                                                                                                                                                         2019: 20/5 £184pp DBB, 9/12 £139pp*

                                                                                                                                                                                 Westcliff Hotel
 Set in a majestic Highland                    Arrivals x 4nts:        Quietly tucked away in a               Mondays x 4nts
 landscape – almost afloat,                 2018: 19/11* £174pp        secluded spot at the foot of         2018: 12/11 £134pp
 nestling on a peninsula                2019: 3/3, 10/3, 17/3 £162pp   the “Wrekin”. With its English    2019: 4/3, 8/4, 15/4, 21/10,
 surrounded by Loch Leven, with           T/T - 4/11, 18/11 £184pp     dreamy like elegance, the            4/11, 11/11 £144pp                                                    2018: 3/12 £129pp*
 towering mountains of Glencoe               Single Supp. £15pn        Buckatree is a firm favourite           Fridays x 3nts:                                           2019: 7/10 £160pp DBB, 18/11 £134pp*
 in clear view. All bedrooms have        Turkey/Tinsel on Nov dates    for our groups. All rooms have     2019: 8/3, 25/10 £109pp                            All Hotels Single Suppl: £nil
 loch or mountain views.                    *In Ballachulish Hotel     views. Telford – 4 miles.           Single supplement £nil                   *Festive Mistletoe & Wine Package included

              Great reviews                       Town or city             Fine views                Free use of Leisure
              about the food                      centre location          from hotel                facilities
                                                                                                                                                                         T: 01357 529129
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37 hotels around Glasgow
                                                                                                                                                                      Scottish Hotels

                                                                                                                                                                  Since 1996 Classic’s experienced
                                                                                                                                                                  multi-lingual team has been looking
                                                                                                                                                                  after the needs of our Travel Trade
                                                                                                                                                                  partners, providing “off the shelf
                                                                                                                                                                  packages”, bespoke tours and hotel
                                                                                                                                                                  only options. Classic is without doubt
                                                                                                                                                                  one of the most knowledgeable
                                                                                                                                                                  Companies when it comes to Scotland.
                                                                                                                                                                  Our focus & passion is Scotland. We
                                                                                                                                                                  know all our hotels inside and out
                                                                                                                                                                  and our Hotel Product team regularly
                                                                                                                                                                  visits our hotel partners, harmonising
                                                                                                                                                                  close working arrangements. If you
          21 Edinburgh hotels        11 Ayrshire hotels                                22 Inverness area hotels                                                   are looking for space in Scotland, then
                                                                                                                                                                  Classic is the most informed Company
                                                                                                                                                                  to contact.

            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

            Gatehouse                                                                                              A9                                                                 Glasgow
      4                                                                                                                                                                          24
            Cally Palace                                                          69                                                                                                  Glasgow City Inn

            Peebles                                                                                                                                                                   Glasgow
      5                                                                                                                                                                          24
            Barony Castle                                                                         101
                                                                                                        100
                                                                                                                              94                   93                                 Go Glasgow Urban
                                         106
                                                                                                  99      95 Inverness
            Peebles                                                                                                                                                                   Cumbernauld
      5                                                                                                                                        A9                                30
            Peebles Hydro                                       102                                 85         88                                  6               Aberdeen           Westerwood
                                                                      86                           84                                                         91
                                                                           A8                                                                           90
            Peebles                                                          7                   82                                                                                   Stirling
                                                                                                                   A9

      5                                                                                                                                                                          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               53
                                                                  74                        68
                                                                                  A85
            Symington                                                       70                     65        58
                                                                                                                      80 54                                                           Stirling
      9                                                          Oban                      66                       M                   50    52                                 32
            Tinto House                                                           67
                                                                                                             Stirling                                                                 Royal
                                                                                            37
                                                                                                    A82

                                                                                                                                        49
                                                                                            35                32
        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                                                                                                 9                                                                        35
        Popinjay                                                                 19     15 8 13                                                                                       Winnock
                                                                                         16                5          18
                                                                                                   M
            Larkhall                                                                    17           74      Peebles                                                                  Aberfoyle
     12                                                                                                                                                                          37
            Radstone                                                                                                                                                                  Rob Roy
                                                                                                                             2
            East Kilbride                                                                                               1                                                             Falkirk
     13                                                                                                                                                                          38
                                                                                                                                              M6

                                                                                       3           4
            Bruce                                                                                                                                                                     Airth Castle

            Kilmarnock               Troon                                        Arran                                                        Dunoon                                 Grangemouth
     14                         17                                          19                                                          21                                       39
            Park                     South Beach                                  Kinloch                                                      Esplanade                              Leapark

            Irvine                   Troon                                        Langbank                                                     Erskine                                Grangemouth
     15                         17                                          20                                                          23                                       39
            Riverside Lodge          Marine                                       Gleddoch House                                               Erskine Bridge                         Grange Manor

            Prestwick                Kelso                                        Dunoon                                                       Bishopton                              Bathgate
     16                         18                                          21                                                          23                                       41
            Carlton                  Cross Keys                                   Argyll                                                       Ingleston                              Cairn

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Scottish Hotels                                                                                                  13 hotels in Oban and Argyll

      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

      Kinross                     Pitlochry            Oban                         Aviemore      upto                Inverness
 50                          59                   70                           85                               95
      Green                       Fishers              Columba                      Macdonald Aviemore Resort         Kingsmills

      Kinross                     Blairgowrie          Oban                         Isle of Skye                      Beauly
 50                          62                   70                           86                               99
      Windlestrae                 Angus                Oban Bay                     Kings Arms                        Priory

29 hotels in Perthshire                                Isle of Mull                 Grantown                         15 Scottish Islands hotels
                                                  74                           88
                                                       Isle of Mull                 Craiglynne

                                                       Ballachulish                 Ballater
                                                  75                           89
                                                       Ballachulish                 Deeside Inn

                                                       Glencoe                      Inverurie
                                                  76                           90
                                                       Isles of Glencoe             Ardoe House

                                                       Onich                        Aberdeen
                                                  77                           91
                                                       Onich                        Norwood Hall

                                                       Fort William                 Aberdeen
                                                  78                           91
                                                       West End                     Altens

                                                       Fort William                 Elgin
                                                  78                           93
                                                       Imperial                     Eight Acres

      St Andrews                  Carnoustie           Fort William                 Nairn                             Dingwall
 52                          63                   78                           94                               100
      Fairmont                    Carnoustie           Moorings                     Newton                            Tulloch Castle

      Dundee                      Montrose                                24 hotels on West Highlands coast           Strathpeffer
 53                          64                                                                                 101
      Doubletree by Hilton        Park                                                                                Ben Wyvis

      Perth                       Tyndrum                                                                             Isle of Skye
 54                          65                                                                                 102
      Murrayshall                 Ben Doran                                                                           Dunollie

      Perth                       Arrochar                                                                            Wick
 54                          66                                                                                 103
      Queens                      Arrochar                                                                            Norseman

      Dunkeld                     Inveraray                                                                           Thurso
 56                          67                                                                                 104
      Royal Dunkeld               Inveraray Inn                                                                       Royal

      Aberfeldy                   Inveraray            Morar                        Inverness                         By Thurso
 57                          67                   81                           95                               105
      Kenmore                     Loch Fyne            Morar                        Waterside                         Castletown

      Crieff                      Dalmally             Newtonmore                   Inverness                         South Uist
 58                          68                   82                           95                               106
      Crieff Hydro                Dalmally             Balavil                      Palace                            Dark Island

      Pitlochry                   Ullapool             Newtonmore                   Inverness                         Stornoway
 59                          69                   82                           95                               107
      Atholl Palace               Royal                Highlander                   Columba                           Cabarfeidh

      Pitlochry                   Oban                 Kingussie                    Inverness                         Orkneys
 59                          70                   84                           95                               108
      Scotlands                   Alexandra            Gordon                       Royal Highland                    Stromness

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                                                                             See basking Sharks in Peel
                                                                                                                 Island Escapes
                                                                                                            “Enquiries are responded to lightening
                                                                                                             fast. Standards of hotels & itineraries
                                                                                                                    give you full confidence”
                                                                                                                       - UK Tour Operator

                                                                                                                  Dazzling Night Skies
                                                                                                            The I.O.M. has 26 officially recognised
                                                                                                              Dark Sky Sites. The Milky Way and
                                                                                                             Northern Lights can often be seen
                                                                                                                     with the naked eye.

                                                                                                            Longest narrow gauge railway in UK

        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
                                                                                                                 5 days
                                                                                                                 from           £289pp
     “Kingdom of Man” has a captivating story to tell, steeped in myths and legends,                         Price Includes
     going back thousands of years. We visit the oldest parliament in the world,
                                                                                                             P 4nts DBB
     take a steam train journey, visit a medieval castle and explore more than 200
     square miles of unspoilt countryside & coastline.                                                       P Return Isle of Man ferry
                                                                                                             P Entry Castle Rushen
                                                    with its original locos and carriages. The
                                                    16 mile journey transports you through                   P Train to Snaefell Peak
      Laxey Wheel
                                                    charming countryside to Port Erin, where                 P Single steam train journey
                                                    your coach will be waiting. Entry to nearby
                                                    Castle Rushen, one of Europe’s most finely               P 2 nights entertainment
                                                    preserved Medieval Castles. Afterwards,                  P Free overnight coach parking
                                                    take a scenic coastal drive visiting Port St
                                                    Mary & Port Erin, before proceeding up the
                                                    west coast to Peel, famous for its kippers,            Chesterhouse Hotel, Douglas
                                                                                                           3* Commended
     Day 1 Sail to Isle of Man                      castle & sandy beach, with tiny lanes &
     Board the Isle of Man ferry from Heysham       cathedral. Peel is the best place in Britain to
     for the 3 ¾ hrs sailing to Douglas.            see basking sharks and are often the length
                                                    of your coach regularly coming within yards
     Day 2 Laxey & Snaefell Mountain Railway
                                                    of the shoreline. Return along the TT circuit
     Head north to the historic mining village of
                                                    over Tynwald Hill and the 1000 year old
     Laxey, home to the worlds’ largest working
                                                    Manx Parliament.
     waterwheel called “Isabella”. Board the
     mountain railway at the “Cottage” up to
     Snaefell Peak, 2036ft high with time to
     take in the magnificent views of the island.      Isle of Man
     Next, Ramsey, the island’s 2nd largest town,
                                                                                        Ramsey
     with time free. Returning along part of                                                               Wonderful seafront location. It is one of the top
                                                                                                           3* hotels for groups, and near to all the local
     the famous TT course passing landmarks
                                                                                                           amenities. All public areas overlook the bay. There
     of Kates Cottage, Keppel Gate and Windy                             Snaefell                          are 67 bedrooms, many with views and 12 steps into
     Corner.                                                                                  Laxey        the hotel.
                                                                  Peel
     Day 3 Free Day in Douglas                                           Tynwald    4 Douglas                     Hotel symbols on back cover
                                                                                                                  Available April – October
     Enjoy the islands capital with its Victorian                                       Hey
                                                                                               sha                Rates and dates attached
     Pier & sandy beach. Take a ride on the           Port Erin                        3 1/
                                                                                          2   hou
                                                                                                    m
     horse & cart along the seafront or visit the                                                rs

     museum. The hotel is centrally located.         Port St Mary          Castletown
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     Day 4 Steam train, Castle Rushen & Peel                                                                  E: groups@classicbritain.com
     Join the IOM steam railway, operating           4 Nights in Hotel       by Rail            by Ferry      HOTEL DETAILS & REVIEWS
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                                                                                                             “Classic’s Tour Programmes
                                                                                                         are well thought out and balanced
                                                                                                             with new refreshing ideas”
                                                                                                                - UK Coach Operator

                                                                                                         Drinks Included Breaks
                                                                                                             Available in Dunoon with drinks
                                                                                                              and entertainment included.
                                                                                                               (See page 6) 5 days £169pp

                                                                    Fort Augustus & Caledonian Canal

   Highlights: P West Highland Line P Loch Ness P Isle of Bute
                     P Inverness P Fort William P Dunoon                                                Mount Stuart

                 West Coast Wanderer                                                                        5 days
                                                                                                            from           £249pp
Discover the beautiful West Highlands of Scotland, from the Isle of Bute                                 Price Includes
along spectacular coastlines to the majestic mountains & lochs surrounding                               P 4 nights DBB
Glencoe. Discover a flamboyant Palace and a scenic railway journey.
                                                                                                         P Single train journey Fort
                                                                                                            William - Crianlarich

                  Arrive Mondays: 2 nights Fort William, 2 nights Dunoon                                 P Return Ferry Isle of Bute
                                                town of Inveraray on the shores of Loch                  P Single ferry Hunters
                                                                                                            Quay - Gourock
                                                Fyne. Free time to explore the town and
                                                its famous castle, where you can roam the                P Entry Mount Stuart
                                                grounds for free. Onwards to Dunoon,
                                                                                                         P Min 1 night entertainment
                                                passing the Holy Loch for next 2 nights.
                                                Thursday Isle of Bute & Mount Stuart
                                                                                                         P 1 free place over 30 paying
                                                                                                            pax.
                                                Over the Kyles of Bute, catching the short
 Urquhart Castle & Loch Ness                    sea crossing on to the Isle of Bute. Free time
                                                                                                       Imperial Hotel, Fort William
                                                in the Victorian seaside town of Rothesay.                             3* Commended Reviews 78%
Monday Glencoe & Fort William                   Entry into the impressive Gothic mansion of
Recommend travelling past Stirling and          Mount Stuart. A lavish Palace, arguably one                            This warm and welcoming 33
through the Trossachs countryside &             of the best in the UK, with sumptuous rich                             bedroom hotel is positioned in the
Callander.                                                                                                             centre of town and next to the
                                                rooms, including a marble staircase and a                              Loch. Many rooms have loch views,
Tuesday Loch Ness & Inverness                   300 acre labyrinth of impressive gardens.                              and the hotel was refurbished in
The 66 mile drive to Inverness from Fort                                                                               2014/15.
                                                Friday Homeward Bound
William is undoubtedly one of the best          Ferry booked to Gourock and pick up M8/
                                                                                                       Esplanade Hotel, Dunoon
drives in the UK. Along the Great Glen          M74 by passing Glasgow heading south.                                  3* Commended Reviews 73%
& Loch Lochy to Fort Augustus and Loch
Ness. Stop for photos at Urquhart Castle                                         Inverness                             A long established family owned
and to Inverness for free time to explore              Loch Ness                                                       and operated hotel, 10 minutes
                                                                                                                       walk from the hub of Dunoon.
the Highland capital. Returning along the                                                                              Beautiful shoreline position with
eastern shoreline of the loch, at times right                                                                          superb views down the Firth.
                                                                           Fort Augustus
on the watersedge & back to Fort William                                                                               59 Bedrooms many with views.
                                                   Fort William                                                        Entertainment most nights.
for dinner.                                                         2                                                  Refurbished in 2016.
Wednesday Glencoe, Inveraray & Dunoon
                                                         Kilchurn           Crianlarich                      Hotel symbols on back cover
Depart Fort William by train along part of
the West Highland Line, regarded as the               Inveraray                  Callander                    Available May – October
most scenic railway journeys in Europe.                                              Stirling                Rates and dates attached
                                                          Dunoon 2
Round the massif of Ben Nevis, across
tumbling waterfalls and through the UK’s             Isle of Bute                Glasgow
only snow tunnel. Disembark at Crianlarich,                                                              T: 01357 529129
where your coach awaits to transport                                          M74                        E: groups@classicbritain.com
you past Kilchurn Castle to the historical          Nights in Hotel         by Rail      by Ferry        HOTEL DETAILS & REVIEWS
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                                                                                                             we always look towards Classic for ideas
                                                                                                              and they haven’t disappointed us yet.”
                                                                                                                      - UK Tour Operator

                                                                                                                         Isle of Arran
                                                                                                               Recommend you stop at Arran Aromatics. A
                                                                                                            fascinating insight into the way soaps, fragrances
                                                                                                             and lotions are made. There are usually samples
                                                                                                            to try and you can view production from a gallery.

     Drumlanrig Castle

        Highlights: P Drumlanrig Castle P Turnberry P Loch Lomond
                           P Arran P The Trossachs P Brodick Castle & Gardens
                                                                                                             Arran Ferry

                     Ayrshire, Arran                                                                              5 days
                                                                                                                  from          £239pp
                 & The Glorious Trossachs                                                                     Price Includes
     Staying in the coastal towns of either Troon or Irvine, a well priced holiday                            P Welcoming hot refreshment on
                                                                                                                  check in
     combining beautiful coastal drives with a cruise on the “Queen of Scottish
                                                                                                              P 4 nights DBB
     Lochs” – Loch Lomond. The highlight is the sea crossing to Arran, known
     as Scotland in Miniature. Entry included into two distinguished Castles &
                                                                                                              P 2 nts entertainment at South
                                                                                                                  Beach
     Gardens – Brodick and Drumlanrig.
                                                                                                              P Return ferry to Arran with your
                                    Arrive Mondays & Depart Fridays                                               coach

                                                        many shops and eateries. Included is a cruise out     P Entry Brodick Castle & Gardens
                                                        into the loch. Returning to Ayrshire via Drymen,
                                                        Stirling & by-passing Glasgow.
                                                                                                              P 1 hour Loch Lomond Cruise
                                                        Thursday Isle of Arran & Brodick Castle               P Entry Drumlanrig Castle & Gardens
                                                        Board the ferry with your coach for the 40
                                                        minute crossing to Arran known as “Scotland         South Beach Hotel, Troon
                                                        in Miniature”. We visit the Scottish Baronial                      3* Commended Reviews 90%
                                                        Brodick Castle, packed full of treasures, with
      Loch Lomond Cruise                                impressive gardens overlooking the Firth of                        Exceptionally group friendly hotel.
                                                        Clyde. Free time in Brodick before a scenic                        Situated in the best part of town,
     Tuesday Ayrshire Coast & Drumlanrig Castle                                                                            on the foreshore only 50 yards from
                                                        tour around the island taking in breath-taking
                                                                                                                           the expansive sandy beach, and a
     Heading south through the Southern Uplands         seascapes over to Kintyre and south towards                        very short walk away from the town
     we reach the Renaissance styled Drumlanrig         “Paddy’s Milestone”. Tonight is our farewell                       centre.
     Castle & Gardens. Built in 1691 by the Duke of     dinner (with entertainment at South Beach).
     Queensberry & brimming with centuries-old                                                              Riverside Lodge Hotel, Irvine
     heritage and culture. Set in an 80,000 estate                                                                         4* Approved. Reviews 84%

     with Country Park and landscaped Victorian               Loch Lomond           Drymen
     gardens. Around 2.30pm depart Drumlanrig                                                                              Located on the outskirts of
                                                                                             Stirling                      Irvine, The former Hallmark is the
     through the woodland uplands of the Galloway             Balloch                                                      main hotel in the area with over
     Hills with free time in Turnberry with its world                                                                      100 modern bedrooms. It has a
     famous golf course. Continuing along the coast          Greenock                      Glasgow                         contemporary Brasserie restaurant,
     with views all the way such as the arch shaped              Largs                                                     a stylish bar and a spacious lounge.
                                                                                        Strathaven                         Hotel is ½ mile from the seafront.
     Ailsa Craig, Firth of Clyde, Culzean Castle with                       Irvine
     the mountains of Isle of Arran in the distance.
                                                         Brodick            4

     Wednesday Loch Lomond & Firth of Clyde                                     4Troon                             Hotel symbols on back cover
     Coastal drive northwards, stopping at the                                   Ayr                                Available May – October
                                                         Aisla Craig
                                                                                                     M

     seaside resort of Largs, famous for its 1920’s                             Culzean
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                                                                                                                   Rates and dates attached
     Nardini café with it’s fabulous coffee and ice         Turnberry           Castle
     creams. Onwards, passing Greenock where                                                 Drumlanrig
     many famous ships were built including the                                              Castle
     QE2. Over Erskine Bridge and to Balloch on the      Newton Stewart                                        T: 01357 529129
     southern shoreline of Loch Lomond. Time free                                   New Galloway Forest        E: groups@classicbritain.com
     at the retail outlet at Lomond Shores with its      4 Nights in one Hotel             By boat             HOTEL DETAILS & REVIEWS
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                                                                                                                  runs smoothly and the hotel choices
                                                                                                                          have been excellent”
                                                                                                                         - UK Coach Operator

                                                                                                                No single room supplement
                                                                                                                   On all tours: 1st 6 singles are free from
                                                                                                                   supplement. Thereafter £35 per night.

                                                                                                                Brodick Castle

Ferry leaving isle of Arran

   Highlights: P Isle of Arran P Isle of Mull P Arran Distillery
                        P Brodick Castle & Gardens P Achamore Gardens

                         Isle of Arran Time
                                                                                                                      5 days
                                                                                                                                    £299pp
                                                                                                                  Price Includes
With a remarkable diversity of landscapes, clear green seas, sandy beaches,                                       P Welcome tea/coffee &
mountains and lochs it’s little wonder Arran is referred to as “Scotland in                                          shortbread on check in
Miniature”. With the influence of the Gulf Stream the climate is mild, a place                                    P 4 nights DBB
where you will see palm trees around its 56 miles of coastline. Further afield                                    P Entry Brodick Castle &
                                                                                                                     Gardens
we also visit Kintyre and the Crinan Canal – Britain’s most beautiful shortcut.
                                                                                                                  P Return ferry Ardrossan- Arran
                               Arrive Mondays & Depart Fridays
                                                                                                                  P Tour & Tastings Arran
                                                    2000 vessels use the canal each year.                            Distillery

                                                    Thursday Brodick Castle & Gardens
                                                                                                                  P Return ferry Lochranza-
                                                                                                                     Claonaig
                                                    Leisurely morning, take in the sea air, use the
                                                    leisure facilities, or take in the fabulous views from        P Light Lunch Grey Gull Hotel
                                                    the hotel lounge. Later, we drive to Brodick Castle
                                                    & Gardens, beautifully positioned overlooking
                                                    the Firth. The castle is packed full of treasures,         Kinloch Hotel, Blackwaterfoot
 Crinan Canal, Ardrishaig                           period furniture, paintings & silverware. The              3* Commended Reviews 88%
                                                    landscaped gardens, dating back to 1710, include
Monday Isle of Arran                                water features, wildlife ponds, a collection
Board the afternoon ferry from Ardrossan to         of rhododendrons, Bavarian Summer House,
Arran. Check into Kinloch Hotel for 4 nights.       walled garden and woodland walks towards the
                                                    seashore.
Tuesday Circular Tour of Arran
Today we explore Arran & its coastal villages,      Friday Following breakfast, board the
travelling northwards along the coast for a         late-morning ferry for your journey home.
guided tour and tastings at the Arran Distillery.
Time free in Brodick, the islands capital before                            Tarbert
                                                     Crinan
we continue south – Whiting Bay & Lamlash.
                                                          Crinan
Stopping for photos of impressive “Paddy’s                Canal                                BUTE
Milestone” at Kildonan. Before continuing                                       Claonaig
                                                                                             Lochranza         Highly rated hotel, right on the seafront with open
along the coast to Blackwaterfoot.                                              30 Min
                                                                                                               views of sea and countryside from all bedrooms.
                                                     Ardrishaig       Catacol            Arran Distillery      Hotel will have completed a complete 5 year
Wednesday Kintyre Peninsula & Crinan                                                                           planned total refurbishment by 2019.
                                                                                                 Brodick
Canal                                                                           ARRAN            Castle
Hugging the western coastline we head to                                       Pirnmill          FIRTH OF
Lochranza taking in Pirnmill and Catacol with its                               Brodick           CLYDE                Hotel symbols on back cover
“12 Apostles” to catch the crossing over to the      Tarbert                                   Ardrossan 1hr            Available May – August
Mull of Kintyre. We journey along the shoreline                                                 Lamlash                Rates and dates attached
of Loch Fyne for a soup & sandwich lunch                                         4
                                                             Blackwaterfoot          Whiting       Holy
at the lochside Grey Gull Hotel, Ardrishaig.                                         Bay           Isand
Afterwards, time free to take in the Crinan
                                                                                                Kildonan          T: 01357 529129
Canal. It is an engineering marvel, joining Loch                           Ailsa Craig                            E: groups@classicbritain.com
Fyne at Ardrishaig with the open sea at Crinan,
9 miles away. There are 15 lock gates and over        4 Nights in Hotel           by Ferry                        HOTEL DETAILS & REVIEWS
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        Held
                                                                                                       “Our Oban tour was enjoyed by all,
                                                                                                        the peace & serenity of Iona was
                                                                                                      everywhere, the white sandy beaches,
                                                                                                       narrow lanes, romantic ruins and of
                                                                                                                course the Abbey”
                                                                                                            - Overseas Group Leader

                                                                                                        *Drivers day off Option
                                                                                                        The Columba is only 300 yards from
                                                                                                       the ferry point. At the Mull terminal a
                                                                                                       private coach & driver will conduct the
                                                                                                               island tour. Cost £21pp

     Oban

        Highlights: P Oban P Isle of Mull P Isle of Iona P Fort William
                          P Seil Island P Commando Monument

      Oban, Mull & Sacred Isle of Iona
                                                                                                       Iona Abbey
     Experience many aspects of the Highlands, from the ancient Isle of Iona to
     the beauty of Mull. See the stunning scenery surrounding Fort William as
     you travel along lochside roads with mountains towering above you.
                                                                                                            5 days
                                                                                                            from           £249pp
                                                                                                        Price Includes
                                   Arrive Mondays & Depart Fridays                                      P Welcome refreshment on
                                                                                                            check in
                                                       included into the famous Abbey, the resting
      Seil Island
                                                       place of over 100 Scottish Kings. Arriving       P 4 nights DBB
                                                       back in Oban around 1800hrs.
                                                                                                        P Return Ferry Oban- Mull
                                                       Thursday Fort William & Lovely Lochaber
                                                       Along the shoreline of lochs to Fort
                                                                                                        P Return Ferry Mull – Iona
                                                       William at the foot of Ben Nevis, with free      P Entry into Iona Abbey
                                                       time. Afterwards, to nearby Neptunes
                                                       Staircase, where you can see boats of all
                                                                                                        P 1 free place over 30
                                                                                                            passengers
     Tuesday Oban & Seil Island                        shapes and sizes navigating the 8 locks
     After a leisurely breakfast in your waterside     of the Caledonian Canal. We continue
     hotel, morning free to explore Oban. After        our Lochaber day to Gairlochy, along the
     lunch, we take the short journey to Seil                                                        Columba Hotel, Oban
                                                       side of the canal, stopping at the famed      3* Commended Reviews 77%
     Island, made famous for the film “Ring of         Commando Monument for photos with
     Brightwater.” We cross the “Bridge over the       terrific views of Ben Nevis.
     Atlantic” opening up a magnificent vista of
     islands & coastline. We stop at the quaint
     village of Easdale with its whitewashed
     fishermans cottages & micro-brewery. It is
     the only place in Britain you ring the bell for                          Commando
                                                                              Monument               The Columba has over recent years had a lot of work
     the ferryman!
                                                                                                     done to it, retaining many of its traditional Victorian
                                                                  Neptunes
                                                                                                     features. It’s central location means everything is
                                                                  Staircase      Fort William
     Wednesday Isles of Mull and Iona *                                         & Nevis Range        close by and 47 of its 49 rooms have either a sea or
                                                                                                     town view.
     Board the ferry with your coach* to                   Mull
     beautiful Mull. The island excursion south
                                                                    Oban 4                                   Hotel symbols on back cover
     takes you past imposing Duart Castle to             Iona
                                                                                                             Available April – October
     Fionnphort. Here you board the short ferry                                          Stirling
                                                                                                             Rates and dates attached
     journey to the sacred Isle of Iona. Wonder           Seil Island
     round the island at leisure, with its white                        Loch Lomond
                                                                                         Glasgow
     sandy beach and pathways. Iona is an
                                                                                                        T: 01357 529129
     island of pilgrimage and recognised as the                                                         E: groups@classicbritain.com
     birthplace of Christianity in the UK. Entry is
                                                          Nights in Hotel     by Road     by Boat       HOTEL DETAILS & REVIEWS
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                                                                                                       “All the feedback was really good,
                                                                                                       the itinerary worked well and the
                                                                                                           hotel could not be faulted”
                                                                                                              - UK Coach Operator

                                                                                                        Out of Season Offers
                                                                                                    5 day Highland Houseparties also available
                                                                                                           From £162pp (See Page 7)

                                                                                                     Eilean Donan Castle

Ferry over to Iona

   Highlights: P Mull P Iona Abbey P Skye P Oban P Eilean Donan
                      Castle P West Highland Line P Commando Monument

                      Scotch on the Rocks
                                                                                                         5 days
                                                                                                         from         £274pp
                        Isles of Mull, Iona and Skye                                                  Price Includes
                                                                                                      P Welcome refreshment on
Capture the essence of this Island based tour, staying in a Highland lochside                            check in
hotel. It is an area rich in it’s traditions, with a proud history and distinctive                    P 4 nts DBB
culture. A holiday where each day is magical in so many different ways.
                                                                                                      P Return Ferry Oban - Mull
                            Arrive Mondays & Depart Fridays                                           P Single rail Fort William
                                                                                                         - Mallaig
                                                William, on what is arguably the most scenic
                                                railway journey in the UK. It snakes its way          P Single ferry Mallaig - Skye
                                                through the glens and along lochsides, over           P Return ferry Mull - Iona
                                                the 21 arched Glenfinnan Viaduct (famous in              (foot passengers)
                                                the Harry Potter movies), arriving in Mallaig.
                                                Here, your coach meets you to board the
                                                                                                      P Entry Iona Abbey
                                                ferry to take you “Over the sea to Skye”. We          P Lunch on Isle of Skye
 West Highland Line                             take in the scenery of southern Skye, with
                                                the jagged Cuillin Mountains coming into            Onich Hotel, near Fort William
                                                                                                                  3* Commended Reviews 75%
Tuesday Oban, Mull & Iona                       view. We stop in Broadford for a light lunch
Hugging the shoreline of Loch Linnhe we         (included). Afterwards, we continue our tour                      Small 28 bedroom family run hotel
arrive in Oban to board the 40 minute           of Skye before heading over the bridge at                         located right on the shoreline of
crossing to the Isle of Mull, with its 300      Kyle, stopping at Eilean Donan Castle, (the                       the loch, with its own beach. Most
                                                                                                                  rooms have loch views. 9 miles
miles of coastline. On the 25 mile journey      2nd most photographed castle in Scotland),                        south of Fort William.
to Iona we pass imposing Duart Castle.          before heading back to your hotel passing
Board the ferry to Iona. Entry included into    many Lochs and Mountain Ranges.
famous Iona Abbey - the resting place of                                                            West End Hotel, Fort William
                                                                                                                  3* Commended Reviews 86%
over 100 Scottish Kings. After our visit we
retrace our journey to Oban.                            Skye     Kyle                                             Central location, with views across
                                                                         Eilean Donan                             the loch. Many bedrooms have
Wednesday Fort William area                         Broadford                                                     loch views, so too does the bar and
“The outdoor capital of the UK”                                                       Neptunes                    restaurant. Lovely food, friendly
                                                  Armadale         Glenfinnan         Staircase                   staff & probably the best hotel in
Time free in Fort William before a short
                                                                                                                  the town for groups.
tour exploring lovely Lochaber. See boats                Mallaig                      Commando
                                                                               4      Monument
navigating the 8 locks of Neptunes Staircase                 Fort William                           Also Imperial, Fort William (See page 11)
in Banavie. Continue along the canal side                                 4
                                                                 Onich
to Gairlochy stopping for photos at The                 Mull                  Glencoe                     Hotel symbols on back cover
Commando Monument, Spean Bridge with             Iona
                                                                                                           Available May – October
fantastic views of Ben Nevis & the Great                                                                  Rates and dates attached
                                                                       Oban
Glen.                                                                              Stirling

Thursday West Highland Line                                                                            T: 01357 529129
                                                                              Glasgow
& Skye Circular                                                                                        E: groups@classicbritain.com
A magical day awaits. Board the train in Fort
                                                 4 Nights in 1 Hotel        by Rail      by Ferry      HOTEL DETAILS & REVIEWS
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                                                                                                                  “The packages are interesting and
                                                                                                                  varied and most importantly cover
                                                                                                                         the Scottish Islands”.
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                                                                                                                               Isle of Islay
                                                                                                                   With 130 miles of coastline & 8
                                                                                                                distilleries, Islay is considered to be
                                                                                                                amongst the most beautiful islands
                                                                                                                in the world. There are 25 beaches,
                                                                                                               history dating back to the Bronze Age
                                                                                                                 & an abundance of wildlife to see.

                                                                                                                17th Century Bowmore, Islay

     Lamlash Bay, Isle of Arran

        Highlights: P Isles of Arran P Islay P Skye P Oban
                            P Fort William P Distillery Tour P Dunvegan Castle

      Inner Hebridean “Island Hopper”
                                  Arran - Islay - Skye
     Sparkling like jewels off the west coast of Scotland are three of Scotland’s
     “little gems” – the Isles of Arran, Islay and Skye – each one having a unique
                                                                                                                     7 days
                                                                                                                     from          £379pp
     charm with little changing in generations. Sample the island lifestyle –                                    Price Includes
     unspoilt and spectacular with their big skies, white beaches snow-capped                                    P 6 nights DBB
     mountains and crashing seas.                                                                                P All ferry crossings as described
                                                                                                                     with your coach
     1 nt Ayrshire ( 3-4* hotel) – 2 nts Loch Fyne – 2 nts Skye – 1 nt Trossachs Area (3* hotel)
     Day 2 Isle of Arran                                  island visiting Portree the islands capital &
                                                                                                                 P Whisky Distillery tour & tasting
     After a good night’s sleep, take the ferry to        Dunvegan Castle – home of the Macleod Clan for         P Entry Dunvegan Castle & Gardens
     Arran – “Scotland in Miniature”. Time free in the    over 800 years, sweeping back round the west
     island’s capital Douglas. Recommend a stop at        coast with clear coastal views of the Cullins.
     Highland Aromatics & Arran Cheese Shop (they                                                             Grey Gull Hotel, Ardrishaig
     are next to each other). Taking the coastal route    Day 6 The Great Glen,
                                                                                                                                         3* Approved
     round Arran catch the late afternoon ferry to        Glencoe & Loch Lomond
     the Mull of Kintyre, with a drive along Loch Fyne    Time to say farewell to Skye. Over the bridge
                                                          stopping off at imposing Eilean Donan Castle.                                  Family owned and
     to your hotel.                                                                                                                      managed 25 bedroom
                                                          It is the 2nd most photographed castle in
                                                                                                                                         hotel has a superb
     Day3 Isle of Islay                                   Scotland. Continuing through Glen Shiel
                                                                                                                                         lochside setting.
     Board the early morning sailing at Kennecraig,       swamped by the Five Sisters Mountains. Along
                                                                                                                                         Emphasis on good food
     breakfast included. The Islay tour visits            the Great Glen to Fort William. After lunch, the    and personal service. Please note hotel has 3 floors
     Bowmore, the islands capital, a tour & tasting       journey continues through Glencoe and the           with no lift.
     at a distillery and a visit to the “Big Strand” on   shoreline of Loch Lomond “The Queen of Scottish
     Laggan Bay with 6 miles of unspoilt sandy beach.     Lochs” checking into your 3* hotel for your final   Lochalsh Hotel, Kyle of Lochalsh
     Tour across the island before catching the return    night’s stay.                                                                  3* Commended
     ferry. Back in time for dinner.
                                                           Dunvegan        Portree                                                       Has an enviable position
     Day 4 Oban & Isle of Skye                             Castle                       Kyle of Lochalsh                                 on the waterside, looking
     A fabulous day awaits travelling through                                           Eilean Donan
                                                                                2                                                        out to Skye and only
     majestic Highland countryside. Inveraray, Loch                Skye                 Castle                                           2 minutes drive from
     Awe, Kilchurn Castle with time in Oban before             Armadale                                                                  the bridge. Most of the
     skirting Glencoe and Fort William for a short                                                            hotel’s 45 bedrooms have views and the restaurant
                                                                      Mallaig             Fort William
     stop. Then a fantastic drive along the “Road to                                                          has the most amazing panoramic views.
     the Isles”, stopping at Glenfinnan Monument.                                               Crianlarich
     Completing the day with the ferry “Over the sea                                                          See rate sheet for Skye hotel.
                                                                           Oban
     to Skye” from Mallaig. Checking into your Skye          Inveraray
     hotel. (145 miles).                                                                                              Hotel symbols on back cover
                                                                    Ardrishaig                   Trossachs
                                                                                    2             1                    Available May – October
     Day 5 Isle of Skye                                    Kennecraig
     Skye has a wealth of history from Jacobite                                                                       Rates and dates attached
                                                                                     Glasgow
     battles to feuding clans with evidence of the              Islay
     Highland clearances still very much in evidence.
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     The island is abundant in wildlife and the
                                                                   Douglas                   Ayrshire            T: 01357 529129
     scenery ever changing from the patchwork of                                Arran        Hotel
     velvet moors to jagged mountains and towering                                                               E: groups@classicbritain.com
     sea cliffs. Today’s tour makes the most of the           Number of Nights in Hotel           by Boat        HOTEL DETAILS & REVIEWS
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