ENGLAND
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View from Symonds Yat
Cotswolds, Castles & The Wye Valley
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Sudeley Castle
From our base near Cheltenham, we are ideally placed to explore the Cotswolds to the east and the beautiful Wye Valley to the west. We feast our eyes on architectural gems, Tewkesbury Abbey, Sudeley Castle and Gloucester Cathedral, as well as the spectacular scenery of the Wye Valley.
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Day 1 Arrival We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner. Day 2 Ledbury & Tewkesbury Abbey
Leonardo Hotel Cheltenham Cheltenham, Gloucestershire plus
This morning we have free time to explore Ledbury, which is home to a number of unique timber-framed buildings. Among them, we can admire the striking Market House and the large Ledbury Park house. We can also visit Ledbury Heritage Centre, Butcher Row House Museum and the 16th Century Painted Room featuring Elizabethan wall paintings. We then have time for lunch in Tewkesbury, before heading to Tewkesbury Abbey . We enjoy a 45 minute guided tour of the stunning Abbey, marvelling at the fine medieval architecture. Day 3 Sudeley Castle & Cotswolds We start our day at Sudeley Castle . With royal connections entwined in its 1,000-year history, the Castle remains the only private castle in England to have a queen buried within its grounds – Catherine Parr, who lived and died here. In the afternoon, we take a scenic drive through the Cotswolds, driving through the delightful market town of We spend this morning at leisure in Gloucester exploring its attractions, such as the medieval Cathedral, which was used in most of the Harry Potter films as Hogwarts. Time permitting, we could also take a 45-minute sail around the quays and docks. In the afternoon we head for Ross-on-Wye, considered by some as the best market town in the UK. After our visit we could detour to the spectacular Symonds Yat, renowned for is natural river scenery and the magnificent view from Symonds Yat Rock. Day 5 Departure After breakfast, we make our way home. Stow-on-the-Wold before returning to our hotel. Day 4 Gloucester, Ross-on-Wye & Symonds Yat
Nestled on the outskirts of Cheltenham, right off the A40 and close to the M5 motorway, this spot boasts a fantastic location for exploring Cheltenham, the Cotswolds, and other nearby towns and is an excellent base for touring. There are a total of 122 bedrooms distributed across three floors. The rooms are spacious and feature a calming palette of greys and greens and include TV, hairdryer, tea/coffee making facilities, iron/ironing board and Wi-Fi. To reach the restaurant, there are few steps from the main corridor, but there’s a stair lift for easy access, and once inside the restaurant, everything is on one level with no steps to navigate. The lounge bar is located just off the main corridor near reception and features a variety of seating options and tables. Adjacent to the bar, there’s a bright atrium area filled with natural light, perfect for groups to gather. For sunny days, outdoor seating is also available. • Lift • Ground floor rooms • Coach parking is on-site & free of charge 4 Nights Half Board Twin from £387pp Double for Sole Use Supplement from £166
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INCLUSIONS • Guided tour of Tewkesbury Abbey • Entrance to Sudeley Castle
Holiday Inn Gloucester Cheltenham Barnwood, Gloucestershire (predicted)
The Holiday Inn Gloucester-Cheltenham is ideally located just off the M5, a short drive from both Gloucester and Cheltenham. The 125 air-conditioned bedrooms are bright and comfortable, equipped with TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. There is a bright, airy restaurant and a modern bar and lounge. • Ground floor rooms • Health club • Coach parking is on-site & free of charge 4 Nights Half Board Twin from £357pp Double for Sole Use Supplement from £119
Gloucester Cathedral
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