Set in a wonderful location giving you the true country house feel, this delightful 5 day tour is packed with inclusions and interesting excursions to one of the most picturesque and celebrated areas of the UK.

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BARCELO WALTON HOTEL
www.barcelo-hotels.co.uk
The AA rated 4 star Barceló Walton Hotel is set in 65 acres of beautiful English countryside in the heart of Warwickshire. The Walton Hotel offers a relaxing haven with contemporary facilities, set amongst a stunning and historical backdrop. The hotel offers 130 en-suite bedrooms with plasma television, direct dial telephone, iron and ironing board and tea/coffee making facilities.The Orangery Restaurant and bar, both of which lead to the Victorian gardens, give guests the country hideaway feel. An excellent leisure club with indoor pool, beauty treatment rooms and fully equipped gym is complimentary to all guests. Not all bedrooms are served by the lift therefore please request if needed. Before or after dinner enjoy a walk in the fantastic surroundings by the lake or deer park.
 
ITINERARY
SUNDAY We depart our local area and travel south with comfort breaks on route arriving in the delightful town of Warwick early this afternoon. Explore the many antique shops, have lunch in the old square of visit the famous Castle. Later this afternoon we travel the short distance to the Barcelo Walton Hotel our base for 4 nights.
During our stay we include the following excellent excursions:
Full day out in the Cotswolds travelling via Evesham and Broadway ‘the Jewel of the Cotswold’s with delightful stone cottages and antique shops.We continue on towards Cheltenham where we join the Gloucestershire & Warwickshire Railway for a round trip through lovely countryside and enjoy a cream tea onboard..
A wonderful full day as we drive to Upton-upon-Severn from where we board a cruise aboard the MV Conway Castle, the largest passenger carrying vessel on the River Severn which takes us to Tewkesbury where there will be time to visit the 12th century Abbey and market. This afternoon return via Bourton on the Water, a picture postcard village with the River Windrush running beneath tiny stone bridges and Stow on the Wold.
Full day excursion, first visiting Charlecote Park, home of the Lacey family for over seven hundred years.The stonework and ornate chimneys are the essence of Tudor England and it is thought that Shakespeare was caught poaching in the grounds as a child. In the afternoon we visit the charming market town of Alcester with its picturesque high street of half timbered buildings, before returning to Walton to allow free time for a walk in the hotel gardens.
THURSDAY After a leisurely breakfast we travel into Stratford Upon Avon. Take a walk along the river, or a boat trip and enjoy lunch before sadly it’s time to travel home arriving early evening.
 
Included in your holiday
4 nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast at theWalton Hotel (3 course with 5 choice and coffee)
River Severn Cruise and trip on Gloucester & Warwickshire Railway
Admission to Charlecote Park
Return executive coach travel, excursions and VAT
Door to door collection from selected areas
Porterage throughout (1 case per person subject to conditions)
Operated by 2 members of crew with on board drinks service throughout this tour
Not included
Travel Insurance £18.00
Single Room Supplement £75.00 (double room for single use)
   
Beautiful gardens and leisurely walks‚ Regency history and fine hotels‚ clean beaches and friendly shops. It’s all here in the lovely seaside town of Sidmouth that nestles beneath majestic red cliffs and the green hills of the glorious Sid Valley.
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ROYAL YORK & FAULKNER HOTEL
www.royalyorkhotel.co.uk
We are again delighted to offer this excellent hotel, proving to be one of our guests favourites. Situated on the esplanade overlooking the sea, the hotel has been offering comfortable accommodation in this prime location since 1810. Run by the Hook family for over 60 years the hotel has a reputation for
offering hospitality, service and comfort. All rooms offer en-suite facilities, telephone, colour TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee facilities
.The leisure centre offers Jacuzzi, solarium and sauna and all floors are served by the hotels two lift’s Each evening a 4 course table d’hote dinner plus coffee is provided.
ITINERARY
Whilst in resort we include the following excursions:
A full day excursion as we travel to the pretty little village of Budleigh Salterton, a step back in time as this small village retains its traditional high street and village lifestyle. We continue on to Exmouth, Devon’s oldest resort where we have time to explore or enjoy an optional cruise on the River Exe.
A full day excursion to take us to the smaller resort of Dawlish and Teignmouth, two contrasting resorts both enjoying prominent positions on the sunny Devon coast.
¾ day excursion to the City of Exeter, with its 13th Century Cathedral and vibrant commercial centre.
Full day optional excursion to Bicton Park Botanical Gardens. Spanning nearly 300 years of horticultural history set in East Devon’s picturesque Otter Valley. Gardens include The Italian Garden, The American and stream garden, Mediterranean and rose garden, the Hermitage Garden and Pinetum and Arboretum.The four glasshouses at Bicton Gardens have been designed to re-create the natural environment of plants from different continents. During the day, enjoy lunch in the garden’s restaurant.
A free day in the resort of Sidmouth.
Included in your holiday
6 nights’, dinner bed and breakfast at the Royal York and Faulkner Hotel
Return executive coach travel, excursions and VAT
Door to door collection from selected areas
Porterage throughout (1 case per person subject to conditions)
Operated by 2 members of crew with on board drinks service throughout this tour
   
Not included
Travel Insurance £19.00
Single Room Supplement Nil
Optional visit to Bicton Park Botanical Gardens and River Cruise