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Cheltenham Chase Hotel
Cheltenham Chase Hotel, Cheltenham Nestled conveniently between Cheltenham and Gloucester, and only minutes away from the M5, this modern hotel is surrounded by parkland with spectacular views across the Cotswolds. Public areas are welcoming and guest bedrooms spacious. • 4 star • 122 bedrooms • Lift • Leisure facilities • Indoor swimming pool • Coach parking
Rococo Garden • Bath • Bristol • Wells • Westonbirt Arboretum • Gloucester Canal
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Avon’s Calling
This itinerary features the must-see cities of maritime Bristol and elegant Bath, in addition to a stylish garden, calming canal cruise, beautiful scenic drive and Westonbirt Arboretum.
Day 1 Travel to the hotel near Cheltenham. Day 2 Today begins at Painswick Rococo Garden which was designed in the 1740s as a fanciful pleasure garden for the owner of Painswick House and his guests. Visitors will be delighted by the magical follies and spectacular views of the Cotswold countryside. This afternoon is to Gloucester for admission to the National Waterways Museum, followed by time at leisure to explore the famous Docks. The restored warehouses make this a remarkably complete example of a Victorian port. Day 3 A long but worthwhile day with a scenic drive through the Somerset Levels, Mendip Hills and Cheddar Gorge to the lovely medieval city of Wells. See the magni cent Cathedral and unique
Bishop’s Palace Moat and Gardens. Continue to Bristol, where the harbour side and shopping areas o er visitors a variety of attractions and retail experiences. We have included admission to Brunel’s SS Great Britain, once the longest passenger ship in the world. Day 4 Start the day at Westonbirt Arboretum, home to one of the most spectacular tree collections in the world, which now features a treetop walkway, accessible to all. This afternoon is time at leisure in the beautiful Georgian City of Bath. We recommend visits to the famous Royal Crescent, the Jane Austen Centre and the Roman Baths before exploring the various lanes of specialist shops. Day 5 Homeward journey.
5 days from £462 including:
• 4 nights half board near Cheltenham with: Porter service Full English breakfast 3 course dinner with choice and tea/coffee • Admission to Painswick Rococo Garden • Admission to National Waterways Museum, Gloucester • Admission to SS Great Britain • Admission to Westonbirt Arboretum 2027 price per person Apr to Oct £462
Blenheim Palace
Stratford Manor Hotel
Stratford Manor Hotel, Stratford-upon-Avon
Stratford-upon-Avon • Shakespeare’s Birthplace • Cheltenham • Blenheim • Oxford
An attractive hotel located approximately 3 miles from the centre of Stratford Upon Avon, set in its own well maintained grounds. The hotel is spacious and welcoming throughout, with a large lounge bar and terrace for guests to enjoy in the evenings. • 4 star • 104 bedrooms • Lift • Leisure Club • Coach parking
Three Counties and a Palace
Warwickshire, Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire are steeped in history and are a joy to visit. Discover more about Shakespeare’s life in Stratford-upon-Avon, wander below the dreaming spires in Oxford and see charming Cotswold villages, in addition to visiting the magni cent Blenheim Palace, home to the Duke of Marlborough. Tours are based on Thursday departures.
Day 1 Travel to Warwickshire with a recommended stop in Bath or The Potteries en route. Day 2 Follow in the footsteps of the Bard by visiting Stratford-upon-Avon. We have included a visit to Shakespeare’s Birthplace in the centre of town which provides an insight into what shaped the great man. Other family homes, such as Anne Hathaway’s Cottage can be included at an additional cost. There is time at leisure to explore the town before taking a leisurely cruise down the River Avon. Day 3 Today’s excursion explores the pretty Cotswold villages that make this area so special. Visit Stow-on-the-Wold with its medieval buildings, art galleries and eateries. The charming towns in this area are built with
honey-coloured Cotswold stone and set amid gentle rolling countryside. Continue to the spa town of Cheltenham, renowned for its designer boutiques, pretty gardens and historic promenade. Day 4 Begin the day with a visit to Blenheim Palace, a superb example of a Baroque residence situated in over 2000 acres of beautiful parkland landscaped by Capability Brown. This afternoon head to the ‘dreaming spires’ of Oxford where the afternoon is free to explore the at and compact centre of this cathedral city. Oxford is home to over 1500 listed buildings and is regularly used as a location for lm crews from all over the world Day 5 Homeward journey.
5 days from £434 including:
• 4 nights half board in Warwickshire with: Porter service Full English breakfast 3 course dinner with choice and tea/coffee • Admission to Shakespeare’s Birthplace • 45 minute cruise on the River Avon • Admission to Blenheim Palace 2027 price per person Apr to Oct £434
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