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Berkeley Castle
Medieval, Saxon & Seaside Delights
Relax in the charming seaside resort of Weston-super-Mare, explore England’s smallest city, take a bath in Bath, learn about King Arthur in Glastonbury and visit an ancient family-owned castle, all featured in one fantastic tour! SUGGESTED ITINERARY Day 1 Arrival We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner. Day 2 Berkeley Castle & Weston-super-Mare This morning we travel north into Gloucestershire for a visit to Berkeley Castle, one of the few still lived in castles in England. Set in beautiful countryside, the Berkeley family have lived here since the 12th century, this March Castles is a fine example of living history. We have a guided tour taking in the inner courtyard and state rooms amongst others, then have free time to explore the gardens at leisure, perhaps visiting the family chapel and making time for lunch. In the afternoon, we spend time in the lovely seaside town of Weston-super-Mare; walk along the Grand Pier and admire the stunning views before visiting the refurbished Weston Museum. Day 3 Wells & Glastonbury This morning, we travel to Wells, the smallest City in England, which offers numerous historical marvels such as the famous 14th century Astronomical Clock, The Bishop’s Palace and of course, the outstanding cathedral. There is also the award winning Somerset Farmers’ Market which is held every Wednesday (9.00am to 2.30pm) before taking lunch then heading to Glastonbury where we have a guided tour of the famous Abbey, regaled with tales and stories, including some of King Arthur. The rest of the afternoon is free at leisure in Glastonbury in the quiet Somerset countryside, before we return to our hotel. Day 4 Bath We spend today at leisure in Bath, Somerset’s largest city, where we have a host of delights to choose from; The Roman Baths, the Royal Crescent, Bath Abbey or perhaps try a famous Sally Lunn Bun in one of the city’s oldest buildings. Day 5 Departure After breakfast, we make our way home.
Weston-Super-Mare
Grand Atlantic Hotel Weston-super-Mare, Somerset
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The Grand Atlantic Hotel has an excellent position on Weston-super-Mare’s lovely seafront, just five minutes’ walk from the Grand Pier, and is an excellent base from which to explore the many attractions in the area. The 72 bedrooms feature simple but contemporary furnishings and are equipped with a TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. The bright restaurant offers lovely views of the seafront and there’s a spacious bar and lounge area to relax in as well as several function rooms for entertainment. • Lift • Bar • Restaurant • Tea/coffee in room • Coach parking is on-site & free of charge 4 Nights Half Board Twin from £239pp No Single Supplement (max 7 incl driver)
Inclusions • Porterage • Choice of menu • Tea/coffee after dinner • Live musical entertainment on at least 2 nights
Smith’s Hotel Weston-super-Mare, Somerset
John and his team run this friendly hotel which is ideally situated on the promenade, just a 10 minute walk from the town centre. All 47 lift-accessible bedrooms are comfortable and traditional in style. There is a cosy informal restaurant, coupled with a large traditional bar and residents lounge to the front of the hotel and an outside terrace offering plenty of seating and beautiful views of the coast. • Ground floor rooms • Lift • Bar • Restaurant • Tea/coffee in room • Coach parking is off-site & chargeable 4 Nights Half Board Twin from £209pp No Single Supplement (max 7 incl driver)
Inclusions • Porterage • Welcome tea/coffee • Choice of menu • Tea/coffee after dinner • Live musical entertainment on at least 2 nights
Winter Warmer – all bookings in October, February and March benefit from great extras including a cream tea and reduced price bar!
Wells Cathedral
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