Tally ho summer 2017

SPRING/SUMMER 2017

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UK & European Coach Holidays • Short Breaks • Days Out • Cruises

Top Five reasons to book with Tally Ho Holidays • Award- winning quality Tally Ho Holidays won the prestigious National Coach Tourism awards Small Coach Tour Operator of the Year in 2015.

• We’ll look after you – with tender care From the moment you call us right through to your return from holiday you’ll experience the excellent service of our driver and tour manager.

• Book with confidence Your holiday is fully protected as we are members of the Bonded Coach Holiday Group of the Confederation of Coach Passenger Transport UK Ltd. • Carefully selected for you We search the UK and Europe for interesting destinations and take great care on choosing hotels, making it easy for you to create some lovely holiday memories.

• Here’s what the experts say Just a few of the lovely comments we receive from our customers ‘the driver and tour manager were excellent’…’the hotel superb’…’nothing was too much trouble’… ’very caring and helpful in every respect’.

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Welcome to the Tally Ho 2017 holiday year!

With day trips, short breaks, longer holidays and door to port cruises; you’re sure to find something to tempt you.

Contents

■ HOW TO BOOK & PICK UP LOCATIONS 4-5

■ DAYS OUT, DATES & LOCATIONS

JANUARY

■ CRICKET ST THOMAS WARNER LEISURE

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FEBRUARY

■ STRICTLY COME DANCING, LONDON ■ CARDIFF CASTLE AND THE ROYAL MINT

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MARCH

■ CORNISH SPRING WEEKEND, FALMOUTH ■ WORLD WAR II BATTLEFIELDS, FRANCE ■ THE GOOD OLD DAYS, LEEDS ■ FLORIMANIA AT HAMPTON COURT

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APRIL

■ CRUISE THE AMALFI COAST ■ CHESTER & TATTON PARK ■ MINI CRUISE TO SANTANDER, SPAIN

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MAY

■ BURGHLEY HOUSE & RUTLAND WATER ■ LEGALLY LONDON ■ BRITTANY, FRANCE ■ GLOUCESTER TALL SHIPS

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JUNE

■ LAKE DISTRICT & THE ‘MOUNTAIN GOAT’ ■ CASTLES & GARDENS OF KENT

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JULY

■ GERMAN RIVER CRUISING 30 ■ SHREWSBURY & THE SHROPSHIRE HILLS 21 ■ HAMPTON COURT FLOWER SHOW 22

AUGUST

■ FRENCH RIVER CRUISING 30 ■ THE WONDERS OF WILTSHIRE 23 ■ THE MAGIC OF HARRY POTTER 24 ■ A ROYAL WEEKEND, LONDON 25

SEPTEMBER

■ TALES OF THE THAMES

DECEMBER

■ CRUISE NORWAY – NORWEGIAN CHRISTMAS 31

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For more 2017 holidays be sure to browse for our next brochure which will be sent out in March ■ FRED OLSEN CRUISES ■ HOLIDAYS ■ DAYS OUT

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The Tally Ho Holidays team are here to help you. Please call and we can tell you so much more about the hotels, itineraries and also confirm your nearest pick up point. We may also be able to provisionally hold your holiday booking while you discuss ideas and check dates with friends and family.

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• Browse and book • We’ll ask for a deposit and the balance will be due 8 weeks before travel (no credit card surcharge) • You’ll receive your travel pack 7-10 days prior to travel

Pick up points

We have a network of local pick-up points for our holidays, taking you straight to meet the coach then we’ll be on our way – really easy and we won’t leave you on the coach or on one of our smaller pick up vehicles for long. For holidays we can also pick you up from your home address and drop you off after your holiday at £10 per person, you can arrange this at this at the time of booking.

ASHBURTON BUCKFASTLEIGH

NEWTON ABBOT TORQUAY

PAIGNTON PLYMPTON

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TOTNES BRIXHAM

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Travel Insurance

Tally Ho Holidays can provide you with travel insurance for either a single coach holiday or an annual multi-trip policy. This is not included in the cost of your holiday and can be taken out at the time of booking or anytime up to the day before departure, please feel free to call us for a free no obligation quote. There is no age limit for UK or European single trip policies and our annual policies are for ages up to 75 years and are limited to 31 days per trip. Depending on your area of travel you may be required to be medically screened and it may be possible to extend your cover in respect of pre-existing medical conditions.

Tally Ho Coaches Ltd is an Appointed Representative of Travel & General Insurance Services Ltd and both companies are fully authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

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Cricket St Thomas, Chard, Somerset

5 days £250pp*

Monday 16th to Friday 20th January 2017 Warner Leisure Entertainment and Activities Step back in time to an age of grandeur in the beautiful setting of Cricket St Thomas for this fun packed Warner Leisure holiday. Warner are renowned for the many leisure activities on offer including short mat bowls, archery, table tennis, putting, boules, disc golf and croquet. For water lovers there is an indoor heated swimming pool, sauna and steam room. We also have a trip to the lovely medieval city of Salisbury, home to the spectacular gothic cathedral and the best preserved Magna Carta in the World.

Cricket St. Thomas Warner Leisure Hotel**** Cricket St. Thomas Hotel, Chard is set in a magnificent valley with 160 acres of wonderful gardens and lakes in the heart of Somerset. This stunning country hotel was the setting for the TV series ‘To the Manor Born’.

Top class entertainers will delight you every night in the Late Lounge after your 3 course evening meal in the Tree Tops restaurant.

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Your holiday includes: • 4 nights, bed, full English breakfast and dinner • Visit to the lovely City of Salisbury • Use of health club, swimming pool, steam room & sauna • Day time programme of activities • Great evening entertainment • Travel by Tally Ho! Pullman coach • There will be no Tour Manager on this trip * Price per person based on two sharing twin/ double room.

Upgrade to Signature room for £20pp.

Single supplement £80.

Travel Insurance £20.60pp.

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Strictly Come Dancing Tour at the O2 Saturday 11th to Sunday 12 February 2017 10 – 10 – 10 – 10 !

It’s time to dust off the glitterballs and polish the judges’ paddles: the Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour is back and promises to be more thrilling than ever before! The fearsome threesome themselves, Len Goodman, Craig Revel Horwood and Bruno Tonioli will be reunited for the 2017 tour and many of your much-loved celebrity dancers and their professional partners will reunite, competing for your votes in the hope of lifting the famous glitterball trophy. We’ll have some time to explore Covent Garden and the West End before our return to Devon.

Ibis Styles Excel, London*** The Ibis Styles London Excel, formerly Custom House Hotel is a stylish hotel. Located in the Docklands area, opposite the Excel exhibition centre, It is near the O2 for our Strictly night out.

Relax and enjoy several dining options at this London hotel, with a traditional English pub, a steakhouse and a cafe.

2 days £179pp*

Your short break includes: • 1 night bed & full English breakfast • Ticket for the evening performance of Strictly Come Dancing • Free time in London to sightsee or shop • Travel by Tally Ho! Pullman coach • Accompanied by our Tour Manager Please be aware that ticket prices and dates for the Strictly Come Dancing Tour have not been released at the time this brochure has gone to print, therefore both are subject to change. Please call the office for further details. * Price per person based on two sharing twin/ double room.

Single supplement £30.

Travel insurance £14.30pp.

Limited availability – must be booked by 14th October 2016. £65pp deposit is required for this holiday.

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Cardiff Castle and the Royal Mint Friday 17th to Sunday 19th February 2017 The capital’s castle and the kingdom’s coins Wales’s capital city has been transformed by recent waterfront development but our holiday starts in the ancient city as we discover 2,000 years of history at Cardiff Castle. Once a Roman fort, then an impressive Norman castle and now an extraordinary Victorian Gothic fantasy palace, the main castle features spectacular fairy-tale apartments, rich murals and elaborate wood carvings. No counting the pennies on this trip as we head to the recently opened Royal Mint Experience in Pontyclun. Our visitor host will give us unprecedented access to discover the people and events behind the coins in your pocket, and hear some surprising stories of history of Britain’s oldest manufacturer.

Park Inn by Radisson, Cardiff City Centre*** This contemporary hotel is ideally situated for our break, only minutes from the popular St David’s shopping centre and other attractions including Cardiff Castle, the Principality (Millennium) Stadium and the National Museum of Wales. Quiet and

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3 days £209pp*

stylish rooms offer tea/coffee making facilities and free WiFi. The RBG Bar & Grill offers delicious dishes in a modern setting; just what’s needed after a busy day exploring.

Your short break includes: • 2 nights, bed, full Welsh breakfast and dinner • Entrance to Cardiff Castle including a 50 minute tour of the house • Tour of the Royal Mint • Free time to discover Cardiff • Optional tour of Principality (Millennium) Stadium (Entrance fee not included) • Travel by Tally Ho! Pullman coach • Accompanied by our Tour Manager * Price per person based on two sharing twin/ double room.

Single supplement £59.

Travel insurance £15.50pp.

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Cornish Spring Weekend

3 days £199pp*

Friday 3rd to Sunday 5th March 2017 Shipwrecks and smugglers’ stories in ‘Poldark country’ The elegantly beautiful Falmouth Hotel is our base for this Poldark-themed Cornish tour. The stunning coastline was described by Poldark actor, Aiden Turner, as ‘the biggest set on the planet…amazing, epic, stunning…’ and you’ll be sure to enjoy a taste of those beautiful locations. One of our ports of call is the historic harbour at Charlestown used as a key location for the filming of the BBC’s ‘Poldark’ where you’ll see tall ships and visit the Shipwreck & Heritage Centre. We’ll also visit the Healey’s Cornish Cyder Farm and enjoy a tipple of their award winning ciders and wines. There will be free time to explore Falmouth town; perhaps visit the fascinating National Maritime Museum.

The Falmouth Hotel, Falmouth*** Falmouth’s famous landmark hotel, set in 5 acres of beautiful gardens, is opposite Castle Beach and just a five-minute walk to the vibrant town and harbour of Falmouth. The hotel restaurant has been awarded an AA Rosette for food and service, offering a wide range of delicious delicacies.

Your short break includes:

• 2 nights, bed, full English breakfast and dinner • Entrance to Shipwreck & Heritage Centre, Charlestown • Free time in Falmouth • North Cornwall scenic tour • Visit & tour of Healey’s Cornish Cider Farm • Travel by Tally Ho! Pullman coach • Accompanied by our Tour Manager * Price per person based on two sharing twin/ double room.

Single supplement £20.

Upgrade to sea view room £20. or an executive sea view room for £40.

Travel insurance £15.50pp.

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4 days £419pp*

World War II Battlefields, Normandy, France Friday 10th to Monday 13th March 2017 A memorable & moving historical tour Normandy is a beautiful place to visit and also a thought-provoking place to remember the extraordinary deeds and astonishing sacrifices of wartime. Every beach, harbour and town has a powerful story to tell. Your guided historic tour of the battlegrounds, cemeteries and museums of the D-Day invasion locations in Normandy will be both poignant and picturesque.

Mercure Caen Centre Port de Plaisance**** Located in the heart of Caen city centre and a 10 minute walk from the Abbey of Sainte-Trinite and Musee de Normandie. This hotel overlooks the marina and is an ideal starting point from which to visit the D-Day sites and the Caen Memorial. This air-conditioned hotel offers modern and comfortable rooms with a peaceful atmosphere and a relaxing lounge bar area.

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Your holiday includes:

• 3 nights, bed and hot/cold buffet breakfast • 2 nights dinner (buffet style) • Entrance to Memorial Pegasus, Merville Gun Battery, Arromanches Museum, • Azeville Gun Battery, Longues-sur-Mer Gun Battery and the Bayeux Tapestry • Accompanied by English speaking guide for 2 days • Return ferry crossing Portsmouth to Caen • Travel by Tally Ho! Pullman coach • Accompanied by our Tour Manager * Price per person based on two sharing twin/ double room.

Single supplement £85.

Travel insurance £32.60pp.

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The ’Good Old Days’ Leeds

4 days £279pp*

Friday 17th to Monday 20th March 2017 Step back in time!

Take a trip down memory Lane and join us at the longest running music hall in Britain. We will step back in time and celebrate the Music Hall era, based on the famous television series “The Good Old Days”, re-creating the old music hall traditions. With time to spend in fascinating Leeds Centre where there is so much to see, including the Victoria quarter and the Royal Armouries Museum. We will also spend a day in the city of York, renowned for its exquisite architecture, tangle of quaint cobbled streets, iconic York Minster and a wealth of visitor attractions.

Jurys Inn, Leeds*** The Jurys Inn is situated in the riverside development of Brewery Wharf just a 5 minute walk from the city centre. This hotel is perfectly placed to enjoy all the treasures that Leeds has to offer. Why not enjoy a glass of wine at the Jurys Inn stylish on-site bar. Rooms house large comfortable beds, en-suite bathrooms with complimentary toiletries, flat screen TV’s with freeview and free WiFi.

Your holiday includes:

• 3 nights, bed, full English breakfast and dinner • Use of the hotel fitness room • Free time in Leeds • Matinee ticket for ’The Good Old Days’ • Day trip to York • Travel by Tally Ho! Pullman coach • Accompanied by our Tour Manager * Price per person based on two sharing twin/ double room.

Single supplement £48.

Travel insurance £20.60pp.

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The Lensbury Hotel

Florimania at Hampton Court

3 days £285pp*

Friday 24th to Sunday 26th March 2017 Royal secrets behind a floral extravaganza This luxury weekend away is the perfect way to celebrate Mothering Sunday, staying at the exclusive 4 star Lensbury Hotel. It’s just a short distance from Hampton Court Palace where Florimania, an extravaganza of flower displays, is inspired by Henry VIII’s reign. Flowers decorate the Palace showcasing floral fashions and artistry through the ages and the 60 acres of gardens will be sparkling with spring colour. Travel like the Tudors with a trip on the Thames, cruising upsteam through old Windsor, Ouzeley and Datchet. We’ll visit the McArthur Glen Designer Shopping Outlet with the option of a visit to the neighbouring Museum of the Great Western Railway.

The Lensbury Hotel, Teddington**** This unique 4 star hotel’s sumptuous comfort starts with the relaxed terrace conservatory overlooking lawns stretching down to the Thames. There is a choice of restaurants and bars and free Wifi throughout the hotel. Indoor and outdoor leisure facilities including tennis courts, indoor swimming and

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an award-winning spa; the ideal way to pamper and treat yourself.

Your holiday includes:

• 2 nights, bed, full English breakfast and dinner • Entrance to Hampton Court Palace & ‘Florimania’ • River trip on the Thames from Runnymeade to Windsor • Free time at the McArthur Glenn Designer Shopping Outlet or Museum of the Great Western Railway (Entrance £6) • Travel by Tally Ho! Pullman coach • Accompanied by our Tour Manager * Price per person based on two sharing twin/ double room.

Upgrade to a Superior room £20pp or executive room £50pp.

Single supplement £70.

Travel insurance £15.50pp.

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© Michael Bugg

5 days £399pp*

Chester & Tatton Park Monday 3rd to Friday 7th April 2017 Cheshire’s finest Gardens & Waterways This classic walled Roman city situated on the River Dee has something to offer everyone, and your hotel is centrally located for ease and convenience. We will take you to Tatton Park which is a treat not to be missed with its 19th century house situated amid 50 acres of landscaped deer filled gardens. Also included is a combined boat trip and Anderton Boat lift – a incredible edifice, perched on the River Weaver like a giant three-story-high iron spider. There’s free time in Chester, a classic contemporary city bursting with must see treasures, 2000 years of history and spectacular shopping.

The Queen Hotel, Chester**** This Best Western Premier Queen Hotel is a grand Victorian building that was a favourite of Charles Dickens & Lillie Langtree. The decor mixes contemporary and classical style with vaulted ceilings and spectacular staircases with a secluded Italian terrace garden. The restaurant boasts 2 AA Rosettes offering ultra-tasty food in

modern surroundings with an impressive cocktail bar offering its guests an extensive choice of beverages.

Your holiday includes:

• 4 nights, bed, full English breakfast and dinner • Entrance to Tatton Park, Mansion, Gardens & Farm (National Trust) • Combined trip on Anderson Boat lift & boat trip • Visit to the newly opened Lion Salt Works • Free time in Chester • Travel by Tally Ho! Pullman coach • Accompanied by our Tour Manager * Price per person based on two sharing twin/ double room.

Single supplement £118.

Travel insurance £20.60pp.

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Mini Cruise to Santander, Spain

5 days £385pp*

Sunday 23rd to Thursday 27th April 2017 All aboard . . . . . . . .

Sail away from it all for a few days! Boarding the ferry from our own back yard makes this holiday the perfect, no fuss short break. Your outward and inward ferry journey will be overnight with a spacious cabin, giving you the chance to relax before we make the short journey to our hotel in historical Santander.

Once in Spain you will have time to soak up and enjoy the Spanish culture with plenty of free time to discover Santander and a day trip to the elegant and sophisticated San Sebastian famous for its world renowned restaurants.

Silken Coliseum, Santander**** Set in a former cinema, this hotel features a unique facade and is located only 200 yards from the Fine Arts Museum, the City’s Cathedral and only a few metres from the famous Paseo de Pereda, making this an ideal base for sightseeing and shopping.

The spacious rooms come with free WIFI and TV’s and La Platea Restaurant offers guests a wide range of gastronomic treats in a modern and elegant setting.

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Your holiday includes:

• 2 nights on board Brittany Ferry (4 Berth Cabin for couples, 2 Berth Cabin for singles) • 2 nights bed and hot/cold buffet breakfast at the Silken Coliseum Hotel • Day trip to San Sebastian • Free time in Santander • Return ferry crossing Plymouth to Santander • Travel by Tally Ho! Pullman coach • Accompanied by our Tour Manager * Price per person based on two sharing twin/ double room.

Single supplement £135.

Travel insurance £32.60pp.

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© Red Maze © Barnsdale Gardens

Lands’ End Garden © Barnsdale Gardens

Burghley House & Rutland Water Tuesday 2nd to Saturday 6th May 2017 Discover the delights of England’s smallest county Rutland is a rural idyll, a hidden gem nestling in the quiet English countryside with so much to share; not least, fantastic Rutland Water, an array of unspoilt villages and attractive market towns packed with charm. We cruise down the picturesque, horseshoeshaped Rutland Water, taking in the countryside and nature reserve and stepping ashore to visit the iconic Normanton church – the church in the water - saved from the rising reservoir. Two more highlights are a visit to Burghley House, one of England’s greatest Elizabethan houses with Capability Brown gardens, and a visit to explore the 38 mini-gardens within Barnsdale Gardens made famous by the late Geoff Hamilton, the BBC’s ‘people’s gardener’.

Best Western Plus Orton Hall Hotel & Spa, nr Peterborough**** The hotel was once the seat of the notorious Marquess of Huntly, George Gordon, the Gordon family synonymous with the Gordon’s Gin brand.

Enjoy your G&T at the hotel bar, served just as the Marquess would have wanted - with a twist of lemon and splash of tonic. This 17th century country manor

5 days £425pp*

is set in over 20 acres of mature parkland. Enjoy the peace and quiet or simply unwind at the Ramblewood Inn before dinner in the AA Rosette restaurant.

Your holiday includes:

• 4 nights, bed, full English breakfast and dinner • Entrance to Burghley House & Gardens • Morning Cruise on Rutland Water • Afternoon in Stamford • Visit to Melton Mowbray on Market Day • Entrance to Barnsdale Gardens • Travel by Tally Ho! Pullman coach • Accompanied by our Tour Manager * Price per person based on two sharing twin/ double room.

Single supplement £110.

Travel insurance £20.60pp.

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4 days £395pp*

Legally London Thursday 11th to Sunday 14th May 2017 The traditions of London’s Legal Quarter After a visit to the historic town of Windsor en route we’ll arrive at our hotel with time for you to plan your evening, dining at the hotel’s modern Brasserie Restaurant or choosing from the many eateries in nearby St Katharine’s Dock. The Temples and Inns of Court of London’s legal quarter are the theme for our Blue Badge guided tour, with lunch in the imposing Middle Temple Hall. You’ll have a free day in London for shopping, galleries or sightseeing.

On departure day we leave the city in style taking a river cruise from Westminster to Richmond, passing many riverbanks sites including Lambeth Palace, Battersea Power Station and Kew Gardens.

Guoman Tower Hotel, London**** Our favourite London Hotel. Nestled between the River Thames and St Katharine’s Dock and alongside two world Heritage Sites – Tower Bridge and the Tower of London - the Tower Hotel is in a beautiful location; very convenient for visits to some of London’s great attractions and just a short walk from transport links for getting around this great city.

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Your holiday includes:

• 3 nights bed and full English breakfast • Blue Badge Guided tour of the Royal Courts of Justice, Lincolns Inn, Inner & Middle Temple • 3 course lunch in the Middle Temple Hall • Visit to Windsor • Free time in London • River trip from Westminster to Richmond • Travel by Tally Ho! Pullman coach • Accompanied by our Tour Manager * Price per person based on two sharing twin/ double room.

Single supplement £141.

Travel insurance £20.60pp.

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5 days £459pp*

Brittany, France Friday 19th to Tuesday 23rd May 2017 La belle vie en France Venture with us across the sea to explore Brittany with its mixture of spectacular coastline, historic towns, rambling countryside, colourful culture, rich traditions and delicious food. We will be staying in the charming town of Concarneau with its beautiful beach, historic walled town and picturesque harbour and from this base we’ll head off exploring. The Grand Marche in the market town of Quimper, the charming village of Fouesnant and Gaugin’s famous home town, Pont Aven, are all on the itinerary so there will be much to see, to explore and perhaps to buy! Our cross channel trip would not be complete without a visit to the hypermarket - a votre bonne sante!

Hotel de l’Ocean, Concarneau*** This hotel welcomes guests with warm hospitality and good Breton cuisine served in a restaurant which boasts panoramic views across the sea. All hotel rooms have walk in showers and are easily accessible. It’s in an ideal location, just a 4-minute walk from the Plage des Sables Blancs beach and

the Old City. You can also take advantage of the outdoor heated swimming pool and Jacuzzi; ideal to relax and unwind after a busy day.

Your holiday includes:

• 4 nights, bed, continental breakfast and dinner • Visit to Quimper on market day • Day trip to Benodet and Pont Aven • Welcome drink in Concarneau • Cider farm visit and tasting at Ergue-Gaberic • Return Plymouth/Roscoff daytime ferry crossings • Travel by Tally Ho! Pullman coach • Accompanied by our Tour Manager * Price per person based on two sharing twin/ double room.

Single supplement £126.

Travel insurance £32.60pp.

Book online: www.tallyhoholidays.co.uk

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Gloucester Tall Ships Festival

2 days £125pp*

Friday 26th to Saturday 27th May 2017 Step on board and set sail for Gloucester We have two wonderful treats in store for this Bank Holiday trip starting with a visit to the Cotswold Farm Park, farmed by rural TV presenter, Adam Henson, where we can meet some of his rare breed animals, ride the farm safari and enjoy homemade food prepared from fresh ingredients in Adam’s kitchen. The second treat is of course the spectacular Tall Ships Festival and Sea Shanty Festival at Gloucester Docks, with much to celebrate and enjoy for sailors and land-lubbers alike. You’ll be able to get onboard to see beautiful tall ships first hand, see a wide range of street performances and soak up the festival atmosphere around Gloucester’s Historic Docks.

Cheltenham Chase Hotel, Brockworth**** Situated at the foot of the Cotswold Hills with countryside views, this classic redbrick hotel offers its guests spacious warmly decorated rooms, leisure facilities including an indoor swimming pool, hot tub and spa treatments. The Hardy’s restaurant serves an international menu with

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impressive views over Cooper’s Hill and after dinner you will be able to relax in The Hunters Bar and Lounge.

Y our week includes: • 1 night, bed, full English breakfast and dinner

• Visit to Cotswold Farm Park • Day at Gloucester Tallships Festival • Travel by Tally Ho! Pullman coach • Accompanied by our Tour Manager * Price per person based on two sharing twin/ double room.

Single Supplement £26.

Travel insurance £14.30pp.

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Lake District & the ‘Mountain Goat’

5 days £475pp*

Monday 12th to Friday 16th June 2017 Steam Boats and Scenic Tours Stunning scenery and peaceful countryside form the backdrop to our holiday enjoying the best of England’s largest National Park. The ‘Mountain Goat’ is a classic adventure tour by minibus of the Western Lakes, reaching places where a large coach cannot reach and using a route pioneered by the Romans. You’ll travel over the spectacular high mountain passes of Hardknott and Wrynose to Wastwater, voted ‘Britain’s favourite view’. This day tour is truly a memorable journey through the Western Lake District not to be missed. It’s steam boat all the way on Ullswater as we enjoy a cruise around this most beautiful and unique lake. We’ll have time to explore Keswick and will visit Grasmere, a popular destination with its own lake, lovely small independent village shops, pubs and cafes and the legendary Grasmere Gingerbread!.

The Skiddaw Hotel, Keswick*** We’re paying a return visit to this wonderful hotel.

Surrounded by the lakes and mountains of the English Lake District, this comfortable, family run hotel is set in the centre of the bustling market town of Keswick on Derwentwater. The hotel features a

conservatory, lounge bar and cosy rooms of a very high standard. Don’t miss the full Cumbrian breakfast just what you need to start the day!

Your holiday includes:

• 4 nights bed, full Cumbrian breakfast and dinner • Round trip sailing on board Ullswater Steam Boats • Free time in Grasmere • Scenic tour over Kirkstone Pass • Guided day trip on The Mountain Goat • Free day in Keswick • Travel by Tally Ho! Pullman coach • Accompanied by our Tour Manager * Price per person based on two sharing twin/ double room.

First 6 singles no supplement.

Travel insurance £20.60pp.

Book online: www.tallyhoholidays.co.uk

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Castles & Gardens of Kent

5 days £409pp*

Monday 26th to Friday 30th June 2017 The Garden County of England The landscapes of Kent are so beautiful it’s easy to see why the country’s great and good built some of the finest castles here. Our castles and gardens theme starts with a visit to the famous National Trust garden at Sissinghurst, renowned for the intimacy of its Vita Sackville-West garden ‘rooms’ and rich herbaceous borders; the epitome of an English garden. By contrast the majestic Leeds Castle rises dramatically from the surrounding 500 acres of beautiful parkland. Your holiday is based in the pretty seaside town of Hythe, one of the cinque ports of Kent’s garden coast and from there we will explore the market town of Rye, enjoy a historic steam train trip and taste the delights of Kent’s amazing wines at the Carr Taylor Vineyard.

Hythe Imperial Hotel, Hythe**** Inspired by its local surroundings, the Hythe Imperial is a glorious 4 star hotel which stands at the heart of Hythe set in 44 acres of land situated on the coast of the English Channel, boasting panoramic sea views and only a stone’s throw from the beach. The hotel offers spacious rooms, award winning restaurant, Terrace

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Bistro & Bar area and leisure facilities including an indoor swimming pool and spa.

Your holiday includes:

• 4 nights, bed, full English breakfast and dinner • Entrance to Leeds Castle • Free time in Hythe • Wine Tasting guided tour of Carr Taylor Vineyard • One way trip on a steam locomotive from Hythe to New Romney Street Station • Visit to Rye • Entrance to Sissinghurst Castle Garden (National Trust) • Travel by Tally Ho! Pullman coach • Accompanied by our Tour Manager * Price per person based on two sharing twin/ double room.

Single supplement £76.

Travel insurance £20.60pp.

Book now: call 01548 854067 or 01752 893480

HOLIDAYS Black Country Museum © Gibson Kochanek

Shrewsbury & the Shropshire Hills

5 days £365pp*

Monday 3rd to Friday 7th July 2017 Unspoilt, unrushed and tranquil Nestled next to the Welsh border this pretty and unspoiled county is a lovely place to explore. Our base is in Shrewsbury, the county town, with timberframed houses lining narrow streets and alleyways.

We have lots in store for you including a visit to the ancient market in the town of Ludlow, a cruise on Shrewsbury’s inland waterways and a coach tour hosted by Tallest Town Crier in the world! And to top it all, a visit to the remarkable ‘Black Country Living Museum’, one of the most extraordinary open-air museums in the UK with over fifty authentic shops, houses and workshops carefully reconstructed to tell 200 years of history of this lovely part of the country.

Mercure Albrighton Hall Hotel & Spa, Shrewsbury**** This 300 year old, 4 star country manor house hotel is set in 15 acres of grounds and a picturesque ornamental lake, the perfect setting and only 4 miles from Shrewsbury centre. All bedrooms are decorated in a contemporary modern style and offer guests internet access and satellite TV.

You will enjoy dinner in the Oak Room restaurant and before dinner why not try the 1630 bar. The hotel boasts great leisure facilities including an indoor swimming pool, fitness suite and Spa. Your holiday includes:

• 4 nights, bed, full English breakfast and dinner • Boat ride on the River Severn followed by a 1 hour guided coach tour • Scenic drive through the Shropshire Hills • Free time in Ludlow on market day • Visit to Church Stretton • Entertainment on some evenings in the hotel • Entrance to the Black Country Living Museum • Travel by Tally Ho Pullman Coach • Accompanied by our Tour Manager * Price per person based on two sharing twin/ double room.

Single supplement £80.

Travel insurance £20.60pp.

Book online: www.tallyhoholidays.co.uk

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© Clive Nichols Cliveden

© RHS Neil Hepworth

Hampton Court Flower Show

2 days £199pp*

Wednesday 5th to Thursday 6th July 2017 Blooming marvellous!

Once again we visit this great show, set against the magnificent backdrop of Hampton Court Palace. This RHS flower show is the largest flower show in the world, displaying the very best of English gardens with amazing floral arrangements and show gardens. All the spectacle of Chelsea but without the crush! Our garden theme continues with a visit the National Trust Cliveden with its series of impressive gardens, each with their own special charm of a bygone age. From the formality of the Parterre with its vibrant floral displays to the quirky statuary and topiary in the Long Garden and the famous Clivedon Maze, there is a garden for everyone. The grounds are set around the famous Cliveden hotel where fortunes have been made, plots hatched and history changed...

Christine Keeler and John Profumo met here, thus igniting the biggest scandal in British political history.

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Holiday Inn, Shepperton**** A modern hotel set in 11 acres of peaceful leafy grounds, the Holiday Inn is situated close to Hampton Court Palace. There is an indoor heated swimming pool, fully equipped gym, hot tub, steam room.

Your short break includes:

• 1 night, bed, full English breakfast and dinner • Visit to Clivedon grounds & gardens (National Trust)..

• Entrance ticket to the Hampton Court Flower Show • Travel by Tally Ho! Pullman coach • Accompanied by our Tour Manager * Price per person based on two sharing twin/ double room.

Single supplement £34.

National Trust Members reduction £8.00.

Travel insurance £14.30pp.

Book now: call 01548 854067 or 01752 893480

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© Visit Wiltshire

© Visit Wiltshire © Visit Wiltshire

The Wonders of Wiltshire Monday 31st July to Friday 4th August 2017 Iconic white horses carved into rolling chalk downs Rolling green downs, ancient woodlands, bustling market towns and historic houses all make Wiltshire a special place. A favourite with filmmakers, Wiltshire has taken centre stage in a wide range of productions from Poldark, Downton Abbey, Pride & Prejudice to Harry Potter and many more.On this holiday we visit the picturesque National Trust village of Lacock, view the Palladium mansion and gardens of Stourhead and enjoy the ancient World Heritage site of Avebury. We will also enjoy a tour of the Wadworth Brewery whose shire horses are an everpopular sight, and a canal cruise on the Famous Kennet and Avon canal.

Best Western Plus Blunsdon House Hotel, Wiltshire**** We return for the 3rd time to this wonderful 4 star countryside hotel set in 30 acres of beautiful landscape, overlooking the stunning Cotswolds.

This popular hotel has been run and owned by the Clifford family for over 50 years and they pride themselves on first class customer service.

5 days £359pp*

Your holiday includes: • 4 nights, bed, full English breakfast and dinner • Visit to Studley Grange Butterfly & Craft World • Entrance to Lacock Abbey, Fox Talbot Museum & Village • Free time in Malmesbury • Visit to morning market in Malborough • Entrance to Avebury Manor & Gardens • Free time in Devizes • Tour of Wadworth Brewery • Canal cruise on Kennet & Avon Canal • Entrance to Stourhead House & Gardens • Travel by Tally Ho! Pullman coach • Accompanied by our Tour Manager * Price per person based on two sharing twin/ double room. Single supplement £80.

National Trust Members reduction of £30.

Travel insurance £20.60pp.

Book online: www.tallyhoholidays.co.uk

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The Magic of Harry Potter

2 days £175pp*

Tuesday 15th to Wednesday 16th August 2017 Warner Brothers Studio Tour Go behind the scenes of the Harry Potter film series at the world-famous studio where it all began. The Harry Potter Studio Tour at Warner Brother’s working film studio at Leavesden near London showcases the iconic props, costumes and sets that were used in the filming of these legendary films. Enjoy this amazing place as we explore two soundstages and a backlot filled with the original sets and animatronic creatures. Discover the breath-taking special effects that created the magic of all eight Harry Potter films. On this short break we’ll have a short visit to Windsor as we head for our London hotel but after your day with Harry Potter it’s back home to Devon – with a couple of spells…Specialis Revelio…Repello Muggletum!.

Park Inn by Radisson, London Heathrow**** This hotel is ideally located for your trip to the magical Harry Potter studies. All rooms are air-conditioned and feature flat-screen TV with a private bathroom and a refrigerator along with tea/

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coffee making facilities. Dinner will be served in the Bravo Bravo restaurant and after you can relax in the Lounge area or why not use the hotels extensive leisure facilities which includes an indoor swimming pool, sauna and spa bath.

Your short break includes: • 1 night, bed, full English breakfast and dinner • Free time in Windsor • Entrance to Harry Potter Studios • Travel by Tally Ho! Pullman coach • Accompanied by our Tour Manager * Price per person based on two sharing a twin/ double room.

Single supplement £48.

Children between the ages of 5 to 12 years sharing with two full paying passengers £60.

Travel insurance £14.30pp.

Book now: call 01548 854067 or 01752 893480

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A Royal Weekend

3 days £259pp*

© Historic Royal Palaces

Friday 18th to Sunday 20th August 2017 Remembering Princess Diana Few people have made such an impact on the world as Diana, Princess of Wales. 2017 will mark the 20th anniversary of her death and Kensington Palace will celebrate her life with a new exhibition and commemorative garden. The exhibition features some of the finest royal couture from across the ages.

We visit Kensington Palace, a place of unique significance in the life of Princess Diana. As well as being her home she also regularly hosted receptions for her many charities in the State Apartments and Orangery.

Guoman Tower Hotel, London**** Our favourite London Hotel. Nestled between the River Thames and St Katharine’s Dock and alongside two world Heritage Sites – Tower Bridge and the Tower of London - the Tower Hotel is in a beautiful location; very convenient for visits to some of London’s great attractions and just a short walk from many restaurants and transport links for getting around this great city.

Your short break includes: • 2 nights, bed & full English breakfast • Stop in Windsor • Entrance to Kensington Palace • Entrance to Buckingham Palace • Free time in London for shopping or sightseeing • Travel by Tally Ho! Pullman coach • Accompanied by our Tour Manager. * Price per person based on two sharing a twin/ double room.

Single supplement £114.

Travel insurance £15.50pp.

Book online: www.tallyhoholidays.co.uk

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Tale of the Thames – River Cruises

4 days £375pp*

Friday 1st to Monday 4th September 2017 Cruise the Thames into London The source of the River Thames is near the Village of Kemble, in Gloucestershire, and from there it flows for 215 miles to the English Channel near Southend. This tour follows the length of this mighty river. We start in Oxford with an afternoon two hour cruise to Abingdon.

The following day we cruise through the Thames Valley from Caversham Bridge in Reading to Henley on Thames, passing through scenic countryside and the village of Sonning. We start our final cruise the next day at Kew for a 90 minute trip into Central London ending at Westminster.

The Oxford Belfry, Nr Thame**** This 4 star hotel is set in 17 acres of beautiful grounds and is 8 miles from the historic centre of Oxford. Rooms at the Belfry are set around 2 courtyards with flower borders and a sparkling fountain and the hotel offers guests an indoor swimming pool and spa facilities.

Millennium Gloucester, Kensington London**** Set against fashionable South Kensington this hotel offers a perfect combination of charm, comfort and

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attentive hospitality. With its convenient location sightseeing is easy and you’ll find Hyde Park, the Royal Albert Hall and Harrods all just a short walk away.

Your holiday includes: • 2 nights, bed, full English breakfast and dinner in Oxford • 1 night, bed and full English breakfast in London • Oxford to Abingdon cruise • Caversham Bridge (Reading) to Henley cruise • Kew to Westminster Pier cruise • Free time in London • Travel by Tally Ho! Pullman coach • Accompanied by our Tour Manager. * Price per person based on two sharing a twin/ double room. Single supplement £95.

Travel insurance £20.60pp.

Book now: call 01548 854067 or 01752 893480

DAYS OUT

Step aboard as we explore the South West...

*Tickets limited, please book early

**Some walking on uneven ground

Clarks Village or Wells Wednesday 9th November, £26 Either take this opportunity to grab yourself some Christmas bargains at Clarks Outlet Village with over 90 stores or visit the picturesque Cathedral city of Wells.

Gloucester Quays Victorian Fayre

Bath Christmas Market

Pantomime*

Thursday 17th November, £29 Bigger and better this year, stalls will be selling fine, locally produced food, drink and unique Yuletide gifts.

Sunday 4th December, £29 Set around the Abbey in the Centre of Bath, the market consists of over 170 individual wooden chalets selling Christmas goodies. Enjoy the festive atmosphere.

Wednesday 11th January 2017, Senior £29inc Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs with Lesley Joseph at Plymouth Theatre Royal – The fairest Panto in all the Land – Oh yes it is!.

Sunday carvery and Exeter

Birdwatching Cruise, Exmouth

Sunday 29th January, £27inc Enjoy some time in Exeter followed by lunch at the Brend Devon Hotel, whose carvery is well renowned as one of the best in the South West.

Thursday 9th February, £29inc With full commentary from an ornithologist throughout the cruise on the species, habitat and behaviours of the thousands of birds on the Exe Estuary and East Devon Coast.

Book online: www.tallyhoholidays.co.uk

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DAYS OUT

Take to the road with Tally Ho!

Mamma Mia* Thursday 23rd February, £65inc It’s the ultimate feel-good musical set on a Greek island paradise - a story of love and friendship told through the timeless songs of ABBA. Best tickets in the Stalls at Plymouth Theatre Royal.

Saturday 11th March, £30inc One of the largest Antiques and Collector’s Fairs in the country, held at the Bath & West showground.

Over 600 stands in 4 halls.

Exmouth & Sidmouth

Longleat

Wednesday 29th March, £22 Visit Exmouth at the mouth of the beautiful Exe estuary in the morning and the Regency town of Sidmouth in the afternoon.

Tuesday 11th April, Adt £55, Chd £49, Snr £50inc Includes an ‘All-in-One’ ticket, drive through the Safari, Cheetah Kingdom & famous Lions then explore the House & Gardens, Jungle Kingdom and the Monkey Temple.

Bluebells at Buckland Abbey**

Toby Buckland’s Garden Festival at Powderham Castle**

Wednesday 20th April, £25inc, NT £18 Admire the sea of bluebells sweeping across the woodland floor in the beautiful grounds and discover legends of Sir Francis Drake at this historic Abbey.

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Shepton Mallet International Antiques Fair

Saturday 29th April, £23.50inc A packed programme of events including Gardeners Q & A with Toby and a team of experts, with specialist nurseries selling the finest plants.

Book now: call 01548 854067 or 01752 893480

DAYS OUT

Discover the regions coast and gardens

*Tickets limited, please book early

**Some walking on uneven ground

Duchy of Cornwall Nurseries & Bodmin Steam Railway

Dorchester & Weymouth

Tuesday 9th May, £35inc Time at the lovely Duchy nurseries, followed by a steam train ride from Bodmin General Station to Boscarne Junction and Bodmin Parkway.

Wednesday 24th May, £28 Visit Dorchester on market day and Weymouth in the afternoon, a traditional seaside resort with fine Georgian building overlooking a crescent of fine golden sands.

Coombe Trenchard Home & Garden Show**

Kilver Court Designer Village & Secret Garden

Saturday 3rd June, £25.50inc Held in the stunning gardens of the lovely Edwardian Arts & Crafts House, this show is packed with ideas for both your home and garden.

Thursday 8th June, £34inc A Designer outlet shopping experience in the heart of Somerset, and tranquil gardens as seen on Gardeners World.

Looe & Polperro

Seaton Jurassic & Beer Quarries**

Wednesday 21st June, £21 From the bustling working port and sandy beaches of Looe to the sleepy fishing village of Polperro; a picture-perfect taste of Cornwall.

Wednesday 12 July, £37inc Visit the new Jurassic Coast Museum, followed by a guided tour through the vast underground caverns of the rock quarries in Beer.

Book online: www.tallyhoholidays.co.uk

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FRED OLSEN RIVER CRUISES

Fred Olsen River cruises are new and selling fast!

10 nights from

£1,699pp*

German River Cruising, Braemar

German Waterways, 10 nights sailing from Southampton, Saturday 16th July 2017 Cruising the Flensburg Fjord, Kiel Canal, River Elbe, River Weser and visiting Hamburg and Bremen.

Various cabins available, from £1699pp* based on two sharing an outside two berth cabin.

9 nights from

£1,549pp*

French River Cruising, Braemar

9 nights sailing from Southampton, Sunday 20th August 2017 Cruising the Rivers Seine, Gironde and Garonne and visiting Rouen, Honfleur and Bordeaux.

Various cabins available, from £1549pp* based on two sharing an outside two berth cabin.

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Book now: call 01548 854067 or 01752 893480

The heart of Europe in luxury and comfort

FRED OLSEN CRUISES 16 nights from

£2,249pp*

Cruise the Amalfi Coast, Boudica

Discovering the Amalfi Coast, 16 nights sailing from Falmouth, Sunday 13th April 2017 Visiting Cartagena in Spain, Palermo in Sicily, Amalfi, Capri, Civitavecchia(for Rome)Sorrento, Olbia in Italy and Portimao in Portugal.

Various cabins available, from £2249pp* based on two sharing an outside two berth cabin.

15 nights from

£2,599pp*

Norwegian Christmas, Black Watch

Norwegian Christmas, 15 nights sailing from Southampton, Thursday 21st December 2017 Visiting Stavanger, Alta, Tromso, Trondheim, Alesund and Bergen.

Various cabins available, from £2599pp* based on two sharing an outside two berth cabin.

Price includes return door to port transfers and all inclusive drinks package (not Christmas cruise).

Please contact us for a full itinerary for any of these cruises, we have a selection of cabins available. *Price is based on two sharing an outside cabin. Please enquire for prices of inside cabin & single cabins.

Our Fred Olsen cruise holidays are ABTA bonded through Greatdays Holidays Ltd and we act as agents on behalf of them.

Book online: www.tallyhoholidays.co.uk

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