WALES
5 DAYS FROM £336
Tenby
Seaside, Steam & Glorious Gardens Carmarthenshire is known as the ‘garden of Wales’ and
Pembrokeshire is the jewel in its crown. Add in a steam railway, spectacular seasides and must-see gardens and your guests are in for a treat with this tour! PACKAGED ITINERARY Day 1 Arrival We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner. Day 2 National Botanic Garden of Wales Today we visit the National Botanic Garden of Wales , a beautiful mix of modern and historic gardens and woodland trails set in the idyllic Carmarthenshire countryside. Take a journey through six Mediterranean climate zones to view some of the world’s most endangered plants in the garden’s centrepiece, the world’s largest single-span glasshouse. Admire the vast array of exotic plants in the Tropical House, wonder at the fabulous displays at the British Bird of Prey Centre and discover the lakes, ponds and an inspiring range of themed gardens, including a Japanese Garden, Bog Garden and Apothecary’s Garden. Day 3 Carmarthen & Tenby In the morning, discover legendary Carmarthen, the oldest town in Wales where Merlin was said to have been born. Then spend the afternoon exploring the quintessential seaside town of Tenby, whose narrow streets wind down from the medieval centre to the picturesque harbour, framed by pastel painted cottages. Wander through the charming cobbled streets and take time out to watch the world go by from a quaint café or relax with an ice cream on one of Tenby’s glorious golden sandy beaches. Day 4 Aberglasney Gardens & Gwili Steam Railway We spend this morning at Aberglasney Gardens, spectacularly set in the scenic Tywi Valley and one of the RHS top ten formal gardens to visit. This peaceful paradise offers over twenty different garden styles, from formal to exotic through to woodland and meadows, with a wealth of rare and unusual plants to discover. Highlights include a restored Elizabethan cloister garden and award-winning indoor garden. In the afternoon we enjoy a nostalgic round trip on the lovingly restored Gwili Steam Railway . Boarding at Bronwydd Arms station, we wind our way alongside the river through the beautiful Gwili Valley to Danycoed Halt. Day 5 Departure After breakfast, we make our way home.
Aberglasney Gardens
National Botanic Gardens Wales
Gwili Steam Railway © Artus Creative 2019
Ivy Bush Royal Hotel Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire
VALUE HOTEL
Once the favoured retreat of Lord Nelson and Lady Hamilton, this historic hotel is located on the outskirts of Carmarthen, just a 10 minute walk to the town centre and in a good location for touring. All 70 bedrooms are simply furnished in a traditional style and equipped with a TV, hairdryer and tea/ coffee making facilities. There is an informal restaurant, a traditional, cosy, pub-style bar, a comfortable lounge with large sofas and armchairs, and an outside terrace. Please note, there is a lift to all floors, but there are steps to some rooms from the lift. • Ground floor rooms • Lift • Bar • Restaurant • Tea/coffee in room • Coach parking is on-site & free of charge 4 Nights Half Board Twin from £336pp No Single Supplement (max 5 incl driver)
Inclusions • Porterage • Welcome tea/coffee • Choice of menu • Tea/coffee after dinner • In-house entertainment on 1 night • Live musical entertainment on 1 night • Entrance to National Botanic Garden of Wales • Entrance to Aberglasney Gardens • Return railway journey on Gwili Railway
National Botanic Gardens Wales © Tim Jones Photography
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