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Chastleton House
Bowood House & Gardens
Charming Chastleton & Baroque Blenheim
Bathe in the Southern Cotswolds This tour, based at our hotel in Swindon, provides the perfect opportunity to explore the many attractions located in the south of the Cotswolds. Our tour includes a visit to the quaint village of Lacock with its Abbey and Fox Talbot Museum, the grand Bowood House Estate and a day in Somerset’s largest city, Bath.
UPDATED TOUR
From our base in Swindon, we travel north to the delightful Cotswold town of Moreton-in-Marsh for a morning of independent exploring before setting our sights on Chastleton House and Blenheim Palace, for two striking examples of contrasting architecture.
PACKAGED ITINERARY
PACKAGED ITINERARY
Day 1 Arrival We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner. Day 2 Lacock & Bowood House
Day 1 Arrival We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner. Day 2 Moreton-in-Marsh & Chastleton House
After breakfast we head to Lacock to visit this unique National Trust village. Beautifully preserved, it has hardly changed since the 13th century when it was a thriving town trading in wool. In addition to exploring the town itself, we also visit Lacock Abbey , a former abbey which later became the home of the Fox Talbot family, pioneers of modern day photography. In the afternoon we make the short journey to Bowood House and Gardens , home of the Marquis of Lansdowne. Here, we enjoy a guided tour of the grand house and explore the 100 acres of beautifully landscaped parkland. Day 3 Bath Today we have the whole day in Bath. We are spoilt for choice with things to do and see in this honey-coloured, compact city: from the famous Roman Baths and Pump Rooms to the Royal Crescent, Victoria Art Gallery and Bath Brew House, it feels as though we have stepped into a Jane Austen novel. Day 4 Departure After breakfast, we make our way home. INCLUSIONS • Entrance to Lacock Abbey & Fox Talbot Museum • Entrance to Bowood House & Gardens with guided house tour
This morning we head into the Cotswolds for Moreton-in-Marsh, a vibrant market town. The wide High Street features beautiful architecture, including the historic White Hart Royal, a former manor where King Charles I took refuge during the Civil War, and the unique Curfew Tower. The High Street is home to a variety of speciality shops, antique stores, tea rooms and delicatessens. Next we visit the nearby National Trust property of Chastleton House, a unique treasure of a Jacobean house that has remained largely untouched for more than 400 years. Its Cotswold stone façade hides an enchanting time capsule filled with history, such as textiles of national importance, exquisite Jacobite glass, and cherished family portraits. Please note: Tours in October will include only garden entrance to Chastleton House. Day 3 Blenheim Palace Today we head to the fabulous Blenheim Palace , the seat of the Dukes of Marlborough, with time to explore at leisure. One of England’s largest houses, it was built in the early 1700s and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987. The palace is a family home, a mausoleum and national monument, and is notable as being the birthplace and ancestral home of Sir Winston Churchill. Here, we can explore the gilded State Rooms, visit the Churchill Exhibition and wander the Formal Gardens. Please note: The Palace will be undergoing a £12 million roof restoration project which will last about 2 years, therefore scaffolding will be in place during this time. Day 4 Departure After breakfast, we make our way home. INCLUSIONS • Entrance to Chastleton House • Entrance to Blenheim Palace, Park & Garden
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DoubleTree by Hilton Swindon Swindon, Wiltshire plus
Located on the outskirts of Swindon, this 4 star hotel is decorated to a high standard and is ideally placed for visits to the beautiful regions of both the Cotswolds and Wiltshire. Each of the 171 bedrooms is decorated in a modern style
and there is a modern open kitchen and a spacious split level bar/lounge. • Ground floor rooms • Lift • Coach parking is on-site & free of charge
Bathe in the Southern Cotswolds 3 Nights Half Board Twin from £285pp Double for Sole Use Supplement from £110 Based on Friday arrivals
Charming Chastleton & Baroque Blenheim 3 Nights Half Board Twin from £269pp Double for Sole Use Supplement from £110 Based on Friday arrivals
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