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Over 105 Years Experience
Committed to Sustainable Tourism
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot
Over 105 Years Experience
Committed to Sustainable Tourism
5 Days
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From Only £569.00
Immerse yourself in the enchanting Cotswolds, a historic Area of Natural Beauty, with visits to Sudeley Castle and Gardens, Hidcote Manor Gardens, and a leisurely cruise on the Gloucester & Sharpness Canal.
This holiday operates under our Optimum Experience brand.
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This morning, we visit Worcester enroute before continuing to our hotel. Worcester's cathedral, surrounding shops and historic streets make this a fantastic place for a lunchtime stop.
After breakfast, we set off to Gloucester for a relaxing cruise on the Gloucester & Sharpness Canal. From the comfort of Queen Boadicea II, one of the little ships that evacuated troops from the beaches of Dunkirk, we delve into the canal's rich history. We then have ample free time to unwind and explore the spa town of Cheltenham, a perfect blend of the traditional and modern, before returning to our hotel.
Travelling through the heart of the beautiful Cotswolds, we visit Sudeley Castle, the only privately owned castle in England to have a queen buried within its grounds – Catherine Parr. Surrounded by over one thousand breath-taking acres of estate and ten award-winning gardens, the centrepiece is the stunning Queen's Garden,named after the four queens who once walked upon the original Tudor Parterre - Anne Boleyn, Catherine Parr, Lady Jane Grey and Elizabeth I. We later return to our hotel for an afternoon at leisure.
After a leisurely morning, we make the journey to Bowood House and Gardens this afternoon. Home of the Marquis and Marchioness of Lansdowne, Bowood boasts a wealth of unique art and antiques, with over three hundred displayed exhibits. The private Georgian house sits amongst magnificent award-winning Italian-inspired formal gardens, regarded as one of the best-preserved examples of Capability Brown's work.
After departing our hotel, we visit Hidcote Manor Gardens. Created by the talented American horticulturist Major Lawrence Johnston, Hidcote is home to one of the most remarkable gardens in the country! Explore the maze of narrow paved pathways and discover secret gardens, magnificent vistas, and plants that burst with colour. After exploring, we return home.
This modern hotel offers a leisure centre, an international restaurant, and a scenic garden terrace. The bright and airy guest rooms have tea and coffee-making facilities, air conditioning, and a flat-screen plasma TV with satellite channels.
Hotel Facilities
Bar
Restaurant
WiFi
Swimming Pool
Lift
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Alfreton | Bus Station, Hall Street, Alfreton, DE55 7BT |
| Arnold | High Street Bus Stop, Outside Leisure Centre Car Park, Arnold, NG5 7EE |
| Beeston | Lace Road, behind the Cricketers Pub Beeston, NG9 2LA |
| Bulwell | Aldi (Bus Stop SW12), Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell, NG6 8GE |
| Chesterfield | Coach Station, Beckingham Way Chesterfield, S40 1TH |
| Derby | Bus Station, Bay 27 & 28, Derby, DE1 2AY |
| Heanor | Market Place, Wilmott Street (Market Square side) Heanor, DE75 7EG |
| Ilkeston | Wharncliffe Rd, Market Place, Ilkeston, DE7 5GF |
| Leicester | St Margarets Bus Station, Stand SA, Gravel Street, Leicester, LE1 3AG |
| Leicester Fosse Park | Leicester Fosse Park, Bus Stop, Fosse Park Avenue Next to ASDA (opposite petrol station), LE3 2LL |
| Long Eaton | The Green, Outside Poundland Long Eaton, Notts, NG10 1HQ |
| Loughborough | Amber Rooms, The Rushes Loughborough, LE11 5BE |
| Lutterworth | George Street, Outside Wycliffe Rooms Lutterworth, LE17 4EG |
| Mansfield | Fire Station Bus Stop, Rosemary Street Mansfield, NG19 6AA |
| Nottingham | Mount Street, Alongside the Grosvenor Casino, Nottingham, NG1 6HE |
| Ripley | Market Place, Express Stand Ripley, DE5 3FJ |
| Rotherham | Interchange Bay C1/ C2, Frederick Street, Rotherham , S60 1QB |
| Sheffield | Pond Hill, Opposite Penny Black Public House Sheffield, S1 2BG |
| Toton | Tram Stop Park and Ride, Toton Lane Notts, NG9 7JA |
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