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Sidmouth Wells Cathedral
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Sat 26 - Sun 27 March 2022 1 Night £152 Sun 27 - Tue 29 March 2022 2 Nights £275
This Great Break is based in Look What’s Included: the popular seaside resort One Boarding Point here at of Sidmouth – Known as the Henley-in-ArdenClub Class ‘Jewel of the Jurassic Coast’, Extra Legroom CoachOur this lovely unspoilt resort, Own Courier Service1 with Regency architecture, nights half boardOutlined elegant promenade and red excursions. sandstone cliffs, overlooks Not included: All lunches. the waters of Lyme Bay, on a stretch of World Heritage coastline. With its nice mild climate, Sidmouth is a town for all seasons, where you can enjoy gentle walks along the seafront and into the parks and gardens, with their stunning views.
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Sunday We visit Clarks Village at Street – With over 90 outlet shops to choose from, offering up to 60% off rrp on a host of famous brands, you can enjoy a wide choice of fashion, homeware, sportswear and gift ideas at great discount prices – outlet shopping has never been more enjoyable. In the afternoon we continue to Sidmouth for our overnight stay. Monday Unspoilt, unhurried, Sidmouth is a small, charming and elegant resort with a level promenade, interesting shops and colourful floral displays…. it’s all here in this lovely seaside town that nestles beneath majestic red cliffs and the green hills of the glorious Sid Valley. Departing mid-afternoon, we return home during the evening.
The Bedford Hotel
Located right on the promenade, just yards from the sea, the Bedford Hotel is the pride of the Pyne Family and offers traditional warm hospitality. There is a restaurant, two lounges, sea view bar and a lift. Lift to all floors.
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Single Room: Nil | Holiday Insurance: £21 Visit the City of Wells in Somerset with its historic centre, where after a cream tea in the beautiful surroundings of the magnificent Cathedral, we are invited to join in the Evensong celebrations. Other highlights of this Great Break include a chance to explore the beauty of the Mendip Hills and Somerset Levels including Cheddar Gorge and historic Bath. Look What’s Included: One Boarding Point here at Henley-in-ArdenLuxury Traveller Coach with ‘First Class’ seating & legroomOur Own Courier ServiceCream Tea in Wells Cathedral followed by EvensongWelcome glass of Bucks Fizz before dinner on arrival day2 nights half board. Not included: All lunches.
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Sunday We journey south west, pausing at the Clifton Suspension Bridge Visitors Centre before arriving for a succulent cream tea (scones/jam/cream and tea/coffee) in Wells Cathedral. After attending Evensong, we check in to the nearby Swan Hotel for dinner and our 2-night stay. Monday Beautiful Bath is today’s destination - a truly unique city with its hot springs, Roman Baths, splendid Abbey and Georgian stone crescents that has been attracting visitors for centuries. Tuesday A free morning to explore Wells, England’s smallest city or join us on a short drive to the ancient market town of Glastonbury - The town has a wealth of beautiful, historic buildings including the ruins of Glastonbury Abbey set in 36 acres of parkland (admission not included). It is also known for its bohemian culture, quirky shops and cafés. In the afternoon we visit the magnificent limestone Cheddar Gorge. Classified as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Britain’s largest gorge has dramatic cliffs rising up 450ft and stunning stalactite caverns before returning homewards.
Best Western Swan Hotel
Located directly opposite the magnificent West Front of Wells Cathedral, the 15th century Best Western Plus Swan Hotel has been sympathetically refurbished and extended. The hotel has a front terrace with a Cathedral view and a quiet Walled Garden Café. Restaurant & Lounge/Bar. The location and hotel are fairly level with isolated steps throughout. Hotel is located in 5 adjoining buildings – Main Hotel, The Coach House, The Courtyard, Conference Centre and Swan Mews. Bedrooms are on 3 floors including ground floor. No Lift, but ground floor rooms available.
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Single Room: £38 | Holiday Insurance: £21 This departure includes the £5 per person per day ‘Luxury Traveller’ Coach supplement. (All prices are per person & are for the entire tour).
Stonehenge NEW TOUR
Lacock Abbey
Sun 22 - Tue 24 May 2022 2 Nights £299 Sun 19 - Mon 20 June 2022 1 Night £169
Bath is a great choice for a Look What’s Included: short city break. This ancient One Boarding Point here at city has countless beautiful Henley-in-ArdenClub Class and historic attractions all Extra Legroom CoachOur within convenient walking Own Courier Service2 distance. Visit the ancient nights half boardEntrance to Roman Baths, one of the Stonehenge. most renowned of the city’s Not included: All lunches. historic attractions or enjoy the architectural splendour of the iconic Royal Crescent and Pulteney Bridge. Our tour also allows you to marvel at the mysterious and mythical World Heritage site of Stonehenge.
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Sunday We journey south over the Salisbury Plain and head to Stonehenge – the best known pre-historic monument in Europe. Explore the ancient landscape on foot and step inside the Neolithic Houses to discover the tools and objects of everyday Neolithic life. Visit the world-class exhibition and visitor centre with 250 ancient objects and come face to face with a 5,500-year-old man. We continue to our hotel in the afternoon for our 2-night stay. Monday One of England’s most appealing destinations, Bath is a strikingly beautiful city with a rich history and abundance of exquisite architectural treasures including the ancient Roman baths, the majestic Abbey and iconic Royal Crescent. The city’s compact centre is teeming with museums and galleries to discover alongside a superb range of places to eat and drink, plus some of the finest independent shops in Britain. Tuesday Departing our hotel we travel north to the enchanting Cotswolds for a visit to Cirencester, a charming Roman town where attractions include Cirencester Park, the New Brewery Arts, a Roman Amphitheatre, and the Corinium Museum. We then continue via Birdlip Hill with magnificent views over the Severn Vale and the Cotswolds Hills, returning home late afternoon.
Francis Hotel, Bath
Located on the prestigious Queen Square in the heart of Bath, the Grade 1 listed Francis Hotel opened in 1884 and remains one of the most famous hotels in the city. The hotel has stylish and well decorated bedrooms all equipped with air-conditioning, TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. The brasserie-style restaurant is bright and traditional in design, the bar is stylish and cosy and there is also a luxurious lounge located to the front of the hotel. Lift access to all floors.
Supplements We are once again pleased Look What’s Included: to bring you this popular One Boarding Point here at Great Break to wonderful Henley-in-ArdenClub Class Wiltshire - With its Extra Legroom CoachOur endless plains, rolling hills Own Courier Service1 and woodland, antique nights half boardOutlined buildings and secluded excursionsEntrance to villages, Wiltshire is hard to Lacock Abbey. beat as a “get away from it Not included: All lunches. all” weekend destination. Sometimes overshadowed by the better-known Cotswolds, which gently nudge over the border into the north-west of the county, Wiltshire has its own potent identity, much of it rooted in its gripping history and stunning landscape.
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Sunday Driving through the glorious Cotswolds region we pause at the region’s capital – Cirencester. Here we can discover the beautiful 12th century Augustine Abbey of St Mary’s nestling amidst a delightful array of ancient honey coloured stone buildings located in picturesque narrow streets, courtyards and alleyways. In the afternoon before reaching our hotel, we continue to Lacock village, with its Abbey (NT). This time warp village is famous for its picturesque streets, historic buildings and as a location for TV and film. Monday After breakfast we drive to historic Devizes. This delightful market town has a colourful medieval past with a wealth of history and architectural heritage with more than 500 listed buildings and a large Market Place in the heart of the town. Next, we continue to the World Heritage Site of Avebury (NT). Known throughout the World for its Stone Circles, the largest in Europe, so it is both a tourist attraction and an important religious site. Close-by you will also find Avebury Manor (NT) a charming Grade I listed early 16th century manor house and its surrounding garden.
Best Western Plus Angel
Situated in the very centre of Chippenham, all bedrooms are furnished to a very high standard. Restaurant & bar facilities. Leisure facilities include indoor heated swimming pool. The hotel is situated on the level with a few isolated steps. No lift but there are ground floor rooms and the remaining rooms are on two floors only. Please note some rooms may be allocated in the Courtyard Garden area, a few steps from the main building.
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Bowood House Arundel Castle
Sun 3 - Mon 4 July 2022 1 Night £189 Sun 10 - Mon 11 April 2022 1 Night £175
During the 1950s and 1960s Look What’s Included: the Tiller Girls established One Boarding Point here at themselves as the premier Henley-in-ArdenClub Class dance troupe on British Extra Legroom CoachOur commercial television, being Own Courier Service1 nights associated particularly with half boardPrivate Dining with the iconic Sunday Night at After Dinner Speaker Jackie the London Palladium. Jackie Simmonds, describing her life as Simmonds gives an insight a Tiller!Entrance to ‘Steam’ into the fascinating life as a member of this all-girl dance troupe. Her humorous after at SwindonBowood House & Gardens. Not included: All lunches. dinner talk opens the lid on the high kicks and lows of being a member of this world-famous troupe. Her finale has everyone laughing when she tries to teach the guests one of their unique routines. A great fun night! Your Holiday Itinerary
Sunday Departing Henley we drive to Swindon where we visit ‘STEAM’ – a museum where we can explore the rich history of the Great Western Railway. You will meet life-like characters, including engineering genius, Isambard Kingdom Brunel. He created virtually every aspect of the GWR - from London Paddington to Bristol and beyond. Housed in a beautifully restored railway building, the museum is located right next to the Swindon Designer Outlet. Later, we check into our hotel. Tonight, enjoy private dining with our After Dinner Speaker Jackie Simmonds, describing her life as a Tiller! Monday Departing our hotel, we visit Bowood House and Gardens, where we walk through a secret door into an enchanting garden for the start of our guided tour of Lord and Lady Lansdowne’s private awardwinning walled garden. In the afternoon, we visit historic Lacock. Set in rural Wiltshire, the village is famous for its picturesque streets and historic buildings and is a popular TV and filming location. The Abbey is located at the heart of the village and houses the Fox Talbot Museum, which celebrates the achievements of former Lacock resident, William Fox Talbot, famous for his contributions to the invention of photography.
Alexandra House Hotel
Resting a short distance from the town of Swindon, Alexandra House Hotel offers four-star accommodation within 20 acres of scenic grounds. The hotel boasts a collection of 154 contemporary bedrooms that are thoughtfully furnished and feature light colour tones. Restaurant & Bar facilities. Health and leisure club with indoor swimming pool, gym, an allweather tennis court, a sauna and a steam room.
Supplements Charming, stylish and full of history, the picturesque market town of Arundel in West Sussex is probably most famous for two stunning landmarks - Arundel Castle and Arundel Cathedral. We also visit Chichester – a town that was important in Roman times in the first century AD and still has some Roman remains today. Look What’s Included: One Boarding Point here at Henley-in-ArdenClub Class Extra Legroom CoachOur Own Courier Service1 nights half boardOutlined excursions. Not included: All lunches & admissions to any attractions.
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Sunday We drive to Arundel where we are free to explore this old market town. The historic 19th century cathedral overlooks the town from the west bank of the river Arun and is a fine example of gothic architecture, whereby the towering stately home and fortified castle, that has been the seat of the Dukes of Norfolk and their ancestors since 1067, conceals a very fine collection of furniture, paintings, clocks, tapestries, armour and much more, including personal possessions of Mary, Queen of Scots. Tonight, we enjoy dinner and overnight accommodation at the Norfolk Arms Hotel. Monday Steeped in over 2000 years of history, Chichester is our delightful destination today. Dominated by the 900-year-old Cathedral the town has many fine buildings and also offers the visitor excellent shopping. We commence our journey homewards in the afternoon.
The Norfolk Arms Hotel
The Norfolk Arms Hotel is a charming Georgian Coaching Inn set in the stunning town of Arundel in West Sussex. Set on the town’s popular High Street, located in the shadow of Arundel Castle, the hotel is anything but old – with its newly refurbished restaurant and bars, offering you a quintessentially wonderful place to eat, drink and stay. Please note that the hotel does not have a lift and some rooms are limited in height, which may not be suitable for guests with mobility restrictions. Some ground floor rooms are available upon specific request.
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Single Room: £20 | Holiday Insurance: £21 (All prices are per person & are for the entire tour).
Salisbury NEW TOUR
Portsmouth
Fri 6 - Sun 8 May 2022 2 Nights £245 Sun 1 - Mon 2 May 2022 1 Night £185
An unspoilt cathedral city Look What’s Included: on the edge of the rolling One Boarding Point here at South Downs, Winchester is Henley-in-ArdenClub Class England’s ancient capital and Extra Legroom CoachOur former seat of King Alfred Own Courier Service2 nights the Great. Popular for its half board. bustling shopping streets, Not included: All lunches. floral summer season and quirky open-air events, Winchester is well-known for its 11th century Cathedral and Great Hall which for over 700 years has housed the mysterious Round Table. There are many restaurants, traditional pubs and bars to purchase lunch and pretty riverside walks past tranquil water meadows.
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Friday We travel to Winchester and our hotel enjoying a stop off in the charming Cotswolds village of Bourton-on-the Water. Regularly voted as one of the prettiest villages in England, Bourton has a unique appeal to visitors. With plenty to see and do, it offers a wealth of attractions and shops, restaurants and tea rooms, or simply for you to enjoy some tranquil time by the River Windrush with its beautiful bridges. We continue in the afternoon to our hotel for our 2-night stay. Saturday Winchester is crammed with hidden treasures just waiting to be discovered. Explore the medieval streets and admire the history of Winchester Cathedral, Wolvesey Castle and Winchester City Mill before strolling along the River Itchen to The Hospital of St Cross. From world class attractions and architecture, unrivalled shopping and delicious dining - there’s plenty to do in Winchester. Sunday Known as ‘the city in the countryside’, Salisbury is surrounded by a landscape so quintessentially English it’s almost too good to be true. With timbered buildings, an Early English Gothic Cathedral home to the famous Magna Carta, museums and great shopping. Its historic streets are home to all your favourite stores, as well as independent retailers offering unusual items you won’t find on every high street. We return homeward during the late afternoon.
Norton Park Hotel
One of the finest hotels in Hampshire, located in the village of Sutton Scotney, approximately 7 miles from the city of Winchester. The Norton Park is a splendid four-star hotel with character and charm set in 54 acres of countryside. Originally a manor house dating back to the 16th century, the hotel has been skilfully restored to provide first class accommodation with every modern amenity required for a relaxing time. Facilities include restaurant, bar and lounge. Swimming pool, steam room & sauna. Lift serves all floors. 2 floors. Limited ground floor bedrooms, 6 accessible rooms, on request.
Supplements Historic Old Portsmouth is a vibrant waterfront city – with its maritime heritage, towering world-class visitor attractions and unique shopping destinations, it offers something for absolutely everyone.
Look What’s Included:
One Boarding Point here at Henley-in-ArdenClub Class Extra Legroom CoachOur Own Courier Service1 nights half boardEntrance to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. Not included: All lunches.
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Sunday We head south to the historic waterfront city of Portsmouth, as we visit Gunwharf Quays where there is an opportunity to take a panoramic trip up the 170ft high Spinnaker Tower. Later we continue to our Hotel in Fareham for dinner and our overnight stay. Monday We visit Portsmouth Historic Dockyard for a journey through time! Step on board historic ships and explore magnificent museums from the Royal Navy’s past. Visit HMS Victory and see Nelson’s legendary warship, dive deep on-board HMS Alliance or take a Harbour Tour and discover a working naval base from the water. Leave nothing undiscovered when you visit Britain’s top National Museum for naval and maritime heritage. Our entrance also now includes an opportunity to visit the Mary Rose Museum.
The Solent Hotel, Fareham
Set in mature woods and ancient meadowland, this award-winning hotel offers a warm, country house welcome yet it is only a stone’s throw from the M27, located midway between Southampton and Portsmouth. There are 111 luxuriously appointed, air-conditioned bedrooms, Terrace Restaurant, bar and first-class Spa facilities including 14m indoor pool, sauna, solarium & spa bath.
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Single Room: £28 | Holiday Insurance: £21 (All prices are per person & are for the entire tour)
Hever Castle Covent Gardeen
Sun 20 - Mon 21 February 2022 1 Night £189 Sun 13 - Mon 14 February 2022 1 Night £229
Follow a trail of thousands Look What’s Included: of snowdrops starting to One Boarding Point here emerge from their winter at Henley-in-ArdenLuxury hibernation on Hever Traveller Coach with ‘First Castle’s Snowdrop Walk – Class’ seating & legroomOur the first sign that spring is Own Courier Service1 just around the corner. Then nights half boardEntrance stroll through the gardens to Hever Castle’s Snowdrop and enjoy the early blossoms TrailEntrance to Leeds Castle. of camellia and quince. Not included: All lunches. We also visit Leeds Castle, widely regarded as the most beautiful castle in the world!
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Sunday We head to Hever Castle – built in the 13th century and former home of Anne Boleyn. Around 70,000 bulbs have been planted in the Gardens over the past few years to create a heavenly carpet of snowdrops providing a magical trail for visitors to follow. We recommend that you wear suitable footwear such as Wellington boots or walking boots as the ground may be boggy in places. We continue to our hotel in time for dinner and our overnight stay. Monday After breakfast we journey to Leeds Castle. Built on two islands in the middle of a lake. This classic English castle is surrounded by 500 acres of parkland and gardens. Ample time here at leisure for you to explore this delightful historic setting before returning home in the early evening.
Bridgewood Manor
A charming four-star hotel in Rochester, Bridgewood Manor is the perfect destination for visitors who wish to explore scenic Kent. Restaurant, bar/ lounge, outdoor patio area, leisure club & spa with indoor swimming pool. Level entrance, easy access throughout. Lift to all floors, with 2 purpose built disabled rooms on the ground floor.
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Single Room: £20 | Holiday Insurance: £21 This departure includes the £5 per person per day ‘Luxury Traveller’ Coach supplement. (All prices are per person & are for the entire tour). Enjoy the wonderful experience of staying at this 5 Star iconic hotel - Situated on the verdant, tree-lined thoroughfare of Aldwych, The Waldorf Hilton hotel enjoys a fabulous Covent Garden location in the heart of London’s theatre district.
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One Boarding Point here at Henley-in-ArdenLuxury Traveller Coach with ‘First Class’ seating & legroomOur Own Courier Service1 nights accommodation at the Waldorf HiltonBuffet BreakfastAfternoon Tea served in the Homage Grand Salon at 3.30pm Not included: All lunches & dinner.
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Sunday Depart from your home area in the morning travelling to London. There is time to relax and enjoy the delicious Afternoon Tea served in the Homage Grand Salon before checking in late afternoon. The remainder of the day is free for you to explore at leisure and enjoy a meal – the choice is endless. Monday After our leisurely buffet breakfast we enjoy free time with ‘London’ on your doorstep, Covent Garden, The Strand, Westminster, The Thames and Oxford Street are just a stone’s throw away. We leave London at 4.00pm and return back to the Midlands.
Waldorf Hilton Hotel, London
One of the capital’s most iconic hotels, the Waldorf Hilton London hotel showcases every imaginable 21st Century comfort against a backdrop of genuine historic splendour. Just five minutes’ walk from Covent Garden and a mile from some of the city’s most iconic attractions, the Waldorf Hilton London is home to a tranquil indoor pool, a well-equipped gym, a striking new 1920’s themed bar - Good Godfrey’s, and a stylish Homage Restaurant. The hotel has several lifts to all floors.
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Single Room: £81 | Holiday Insurance: £21 This departure includes the £5 per person per day ‘Luxury Traveller’ Coach supplement. (All prices are per person & are for the entire tour).
The Mountbatten Festival of Music Kew Gardens
Sat 5 - Sun 6 March 2022 1 Night £235 Sat 19 - Sun 20 March 2022 1 Night £215
The Massed Bands of Look What’s Included: the Royal Marines have One Boarding Point here performed at the Royal at Henley-in-ArdenLuxury Albert Hall for over 40 Traveller Coach with ‘First Class’ years. Originally these seating & legroomOur Own concerts were given in Courier Service1 nights bed commemoration of Sir & full English breakfastTickets Malcolm Sargent who, for for the Mountbatten Festival of some 20 years, was the Music. Honorary Musical Advisor Not included: All other meals to the Royal Marines Band Service. Following the death of Earl Mountbatten of Burma, who was Life Colonel Commandant of the Royal Marines, the concerts were renamed in 1980. The link with Sir Malcolm Sargent continues through the charity, CLIC Sargent, which together with Royal Navy and Royal Marines charities, is the principal beneficiary of the money raised by these concerts.
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Saturday We travel to London for some free time before checking into our hotel mid-afternoon. In the evening we will take you to The Royal Albert Hall for a performance of the Massed Bands of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines - The Mountbatten Festival of Music. The festival sees the Royal Marines showcase their incredible musicianship and pageantry and features a wide range of musical styles, including music from the big screen and superb solo items, as well as the traditional marches and overtures that have proved such a hit with audiences over the years. Sunday After breakfast we head to the historical town of Windsor, where you will have time to visit Windsor Castle or wander around the shops and enjoy some lunch in one of the many restaurants. We return home during the early evening.
The Tower Hotel
The Tower Hotel enjoys fantastic views of Tower Bridge and surrounding landmarks and is perfectly positioned for visiting them all. During the warmer summer months, the bar and brasserie restaurant provide the perfect outdoor settings to enjoy these fabulous views, whilst the floor-to-ceiling windows in the brasserie ensure that none of the outside magic is lost during the colder months. With bedrooms designed to reflect the individual architecture, styles and character of their historic surrounding, every room at the hotel offers great comfort and facilities.
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Single Room: £63 | Holiday Insurance: £21 This departure includes the £5 per person per day ‘Luxury Traveller’ Coach supplement. (All prices are per person & are for the entire tour). Kew is London’s largest Look What’s Included: UNESCO World Heritage One Boarding Point here Site with the largest, most at Henley-in-ArdenLuxury diverse collection of living Traveller Coach with ‘First Class’ plants in the World. Join seating & legroomOur Own us in visiting Kew during Courier Service1 nights half their Orchid Festival, a boardEntrance to the Royal huge celebration of vibrant Botanic Gardens at Kew for their colours, culture and 2021 Orchid FestivalEntrance incredible plant life. Next, we visit Chiswick House and Gardens, a magnificent to Chiswick House for the Camellia Festival. Not included: All lunches. neo-Palladian villa set in 65 acres of beautiful historic gardens and conservatory which houses the world-famous Camellia collection.
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Saturday We head to The Royal Botanical Gardens at Kew for the fabulous Orchid Festival. You will have free time to explore both the gardens and the orchid festival. There is a land train that operates in the garden making it easier to see all the sights (book & payable on the day as required), and plenty of places to enjoy lunch and some afternoon refreshments. Tonight, we enjoy dinner and overnight accommodation at the Holiday Inn Brentford Lock. Sunday After a relaxed breakfast we venture to Chiswick House and Gardens. This magnificent neo-Palladian villa is set in 65-acres of beautiful historic gardens and conservatory which houses the world-famous Camelia Collection.
Holiday Inn Brentford Lock
With a scenic waterfront setting overlooking the Grand Union Canal, the Holiday Inn Brentford Lock is well positioned for the two attractions included on this weekend break. Restaurant, bar, coffee bar, sun-terrace. Lift to all floors.
Supplements
Single Room: £42 | Holiday Insurance: £21 This departure includes the £5 per person per day ‘Luxury Traveller’ Coach supplement. (All prices are per person & are for the entire tour)
