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The Barn Hotel & Spa
The Barn Hotel and Spa, Grantham The hotel o ers contemporary accommodation and inviting public areas. With an emphasis on quality dining, the hotel’s Barn Restaurant is well regarded locally and retains its rustic charm.
• 3 star superior • 102 bedrooms • Lift • Leisure facilities • Swimming pool • Coach parking
Oakham • Barnsdale Gardens • Rutland Water • Doddington Hall • IBCC • Dambusters
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Our Lincolnshire based tour features a variety of excursions including: imposing Belvoir Castle; Barnsdale Gardens; and the International Bomber Command Centre, located on the outskirts of Lincoln and set within 10 acres of landscaped ‘Peace Gardens’. Lincolnshire Homes and Gardens Day 1 Travel to the East Midlands. Day 2 A scenic drive this morning to Barnsdale Gardens. The individual gardens include a one of the two cafes. Time allowing, take the short drive into the city of Lincoln for time at leisure. Day 4 This morning is to The International Bomber
5 days from £458 including:
• 4 nights half board in Lincolnshire with: Tea/coffee and biscuits on arrival Porter service Full English breakfast 3 course dinner with choice and tea/coffee • Admission to Barnsdale Gardens • Cruise on Rutland Water • Admission to Doddington Hall & Gardens • Guided tour of International Bomber Command Centre • Cream tea at Petwood Hotel & visit to Harold Peto Gardens 2027 price per person Apr to Oct £458
wonderful variety of designs, plant species and horticultural techniques. Time permitting, visit the small town of Oakham before arriving at Rutland Water reservoir for a relaxing cruise and a chance to view Rutland’s most famous landmark, Normanton Church.
Command Centre. The interactive exhibition tells the stories of those who served, supported and su ered during the bombing campaigns of World War II. See the Walls of Names, Ribbon of Remembrance and Spire Memorial. Final stop today is the Petwood Hotel at Woodhall Spa, home to the “Dambusters”, squadroned there during World War II. Enjoy a leisurely stroll and absorb the ambience of their impressive garden designed by Harold Peto, before a delightful Cream Tea. Day 5 Homeward journey.
Day 3 Today we head to Doddington Hall and Garden, an Elizabethan Hall and much-loved
family home for over 400 years. Discover ‘The Tent Room’ or pop in the ‘Forgotten Room’, full of items that the family have little use for but cannot bear to part with. Meander through the wonderful Gardens, extensive farm shop and enjoy a co ee in
Bolsover Castle
Eastwood Hall Hotel
Eastwood Hall Hotel, Nottingham Situated in 26 acres of grounds, this former manor house has been tastefully developed with modern additions. It also has lovely grounds in which to wander. Both Chatsworth House and the National Arboretum are under an hour from the hotel. • 4 star • 150 guest bedrooms • Leisure facilities • Indoor swimming pool • Lift • Coach parking
Bakewell • Cromford Cruise • Bolsover Castle • National Memorial Arboretum • Newark
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A midweek tour taking in no fewer than three Counties! From delightful Derbyshire, stunning Sta ordshire and lovely Leicestershire, excursions are as varied as the title suggests. Mixing it up in the Shires Day 1 Travel to the hotel on the outskirts of Nottingham.
school and wonderfully recreated garden. This afternoon is to the picturesque and historic market town of Newark. The town is steeped in history and on a Wednesday, visitors can enjoy the well-known market which takes place on one of the nest Georgian squares in the UK. Day 4 First stop today is Trentham Estate and their wonderful gardens, which have been transformed over the last 15 years into some of the nest in Britain. Stroll through the shopping village before departing for a visit to the National Memorial Arboretum, one of the most popular of the Millennium projects. Covering 150 acres, this special place honours those who served and continue to serve our nation in di erent ways. Day 5 Homeward journey.
5 days from £402 including:
Day 2 Following a leisurely morning, head to Cromford to board Birdswood, the historical narrow boat which is run entirely by volunteers. During the 2 hour cruise through the beautiful Derwent Valley, passengers will enjoy the bespoke commentary and a tour of the back cabin, if they wish. This afternoon, venture into the Peak District to spend some free time in the pretty town of Bakewell, famous for its puddings. Day 3 This morning is to Bolsover Castle, the fantasy hilltop pleasure palace of a horse-mad Cavalier playboy. This Stuart mansion still impresses today with its aristocratic extravagance, lavishly decorated rooms, astonishing riding
• 4 nights half board in Nottinghamshire with: Porter service • Full English breakfast 3 course dinner with choice and tea/coffee • 2 hour narrow boat cruise (Tuesday only) • Admission to Bolsover Castle • Admission to Trentham Estate • Visit to National Memorial Arboretum 2027 price per person Apr to Oct £402
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