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Dear Holidaymaker

Weare pleased to present our 2013 holiday brochure, to our many regular travellers,we thank you for your continued support, we really appreciate your valuedcustom. To those of you new to us, come and try the Titterington Holiday

experience, we are confident you will be pleasantly surprised. Not all coach tourcompanies are the same, when comparing prices, remember that every Titterington Holidayis operated on one of our own coaches, with reduced seating capacity, giving extralegroom to make your journey more relaxed. We stay at carefully chosen hotels eachoffering outstanding value for money. All our itineraries have added value varying fromporterage and welcome drinks on arrival at your hotel to cream teas, boat trips, train ridesand attraction entrances included on your daily excursions, many tours have added value inexcess of £50 per person.

Please browse this brochure at leisure or visit our website www.titteringtonholidays.co.ukand if you require any further information or would like to book on any particular holiday,please telephone our Penrith office on 01768 863594.

We look forward to seeing you all in 2013.Best wishes: The Titterington Holidays team

Holiday CoachesWe, at Titterington Holidays, believe that we offerthe best in modern coach travel, all our vehiclesnow have the added benefit of increasedpassenger leg room, reclining seats, toilet,washroom, drinks facilities and climate controlledpassenger cabin.

HotelsAll our hotels are carefully selected and each onehas been personally inspected by ourselves or ouragents, from small family run establishments togrand 4 star hotels, they all offer different facilitiesso should you require any specific information,please do contact our Penrith Office.

Pick-up-PointsWe offer a wide choice of local joining points all atno additional charge, and after leaving Penrith;you will have no more changes or delays waitingfor feeder vehicles.

SecurityVery important in the present economic climate isthe security of your tour operator, TitteringtonHolidays are member of the government BondedCoach Holidays group, number 690, which offersyou a peace of mind guarantee for your holidaymoney.

Office Hours: Tel 01768 863594Monday 9.00am - 5.00pmTuesday 9.00am - 5.00pmWednesday 9.00am - 5.00pmThursday 9.00am - 5.00pmFriday 9.00am - 5.00pmSaturday 9.00am - 4.00pm (closed 12 – 1 for lunch)Sunday - Closed

You can always visit us at:www.titteringtonholidays.co.uk

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DATE DAYS DESTINATION PAGE PRICE DATE DAYS DESTINATION PAGE PRICE

2013 Index25th January 3 days UK Mystery Break 4 £1351st February 3 days London Weekend 41 £179 8th February 3 days Titterington Holidays Reunion Party Weekend 4 £11915th February 3 days UK Mystery Break 4 £13520th February 5 days Paris Luxury River Cruise 7 £39921st February 10 days Nice Carnival & Menton Lemon Festival 7 £61922nd February 3 days UK Mystery Break 4 £1353rd March 5 days All Things Brighton & Beautiful 4 £2855th March 5 days St Agnes & Cornwall’s Heritage Coast 4 £2597th March 5 days Holland – Amsterdam City Break 8 £2398th March 4 days Cash on your Mantlepiece 6 £25911th March 5 days Irish House Party – Gorey 4 £31911th March 5 days Kingussie & The Spey Valley 4 £26915th March 3 days London Weekend 41 £19515th March 3 days UK Mystery Break 4 £13917th March 2 days House of 10,000 Secrets – Inside The Magic Circle 4 £149 18th March 5 days Newquay & The Eden Project 4 £33518th March 5 days Inverness – Drinks Inclusive House Party 4 £28521st March 6 days Paris – The City of Romance 8 £29524th March 5 days Bournemouth & The New Forest 5 £28529th March 4 days Cheshire & Peak District Easter Weekend 5 £25529th March 4 days London at Easter 41 £289 29th March 4 days Easter in Hampshire including Downton Abbey 5 £2595th April 3 days Luxury Tribute Weekend 5 £1957th April 5 days Giants Causeway, The Antrim Coast & Titanic 5 £3557th April 5 days Ludlow and The Black & White Village Trail 5 £2998th April 5 days The Isle of Wight 5 £2798th April 11 days Spain & The Splendour of Catalonia – All Inclusive 9 £59912th April 3 days Beamish & The Great North Steam Fair 5 £19912th April 3 days Chester Luxury Weekend 5 £19912th April 3 days UK Mystery Break 4 £14914th April 5 days Torquay – The English Riviera 6 £28515th April 5 days Llandudno & North Wales 6 £28918th April 5 days Glorious Dutch Bulbfields & 2013 Flower Parade 9 £345 19th April 3 days York City Break 6 £18521st April 10 days Austria – Tyrolean Splendour – All Inclusive 10 £62922nd April 5 days Eastbourne & The South Downs 6 £26926th April 3 days Edinburgh City Break 6 £18926th April 3 days Big Band Weekend 6 £21526th April 3 days London Weekend 41 £195 26th April 3 days UK Mystery Break 4 £149 3rd May 3 days Spalding Flower Festival 40 £189 3rd May 3 days UK Mystery Break 4 £149 5th May 6 days Historic Houses & Romantic Journeys of Norfolk 28 £4456th May 5 days Magical Scottish Waterways 19 £3396th May 5 days Medieval York & Harewood House 35 £3498th May 5 days Bath, Bristol & the Cheddar Gorge 33 £3159th May 6 days Belgium - Ypres & Battlefields of WW1 10 £39911th May 8 days The Isle of Wight 24 £46912th May 6 days Kent, Canterbury & the Garden of England 29 £37512th May 5 days Oxford, Morse & Midsomer Murders 32 £33913th May 5 days Boats & Trains of the Highlands & Islands 21 £32518th May 7 days Hamburg & the International Garden Show 11 £53519th May 5 days Scottish Highland Safari & Glamis Castle 21 £42919th May 5 days Llandrindod Wells & the Heart of Wales 22 £37520th May 4 days Peak District & Chatsworth House 38 £26920th May 5 days Warner Break – Cricket St Thomas 34 £39920th May 6 days Romantic Highland Railways 19 £43923rd May 3 days Chelsea Flower Show 39 £23926th May 7 days Barnstaple & North Devon Delights 27 £49926th May 5 days Stourport & the Severn Valley Railway 33 £33926th May 6 days Historic Norwich, Norfolk & The Broads 30 £41526th May 5 days Castles & Gardens of the Scottish Borders 17 £32926th May 7 days Delightful Donegal & The Giants Causeway 16 £52927th May 5 days Stamford, Burghley House & Rutland Water 34 £34531st May 4 days Pennine Explorer 38 £2692nd June 5 days Fabulous Fermanagh Lakelands 17 £3892nd June 6 days Arundel, Chichester & The Bluebell Railway 31 £4092nd June 5 days Northumbrian Coast & Alnwick Castle 37 £3852nd June 7 days Torquay – The English Riviera 25 £4596th June 9 days Norway – Highlights of the Western Fjords 12 £9999th June 5 days Argyll, Highlands, Dunoon & the Isle of Bute 20 £3499th June 6 days Cheltenham & the Charming Cotswolds 28 £3859th June 6 days Coasts & Villages of Suffolk 30 £3899th June 5 days Southport – England’s Classic Resort 37 £309 11th June 10 days Italy – Lake Maggiore 11 £81915th June 8 days The Isle of Wight 24 £46916th June 5 days Tewkesbury, Wye Valley & the Malvern Hills 31 £31917th June 4 days Wiltshire & Longleat – TV’s Animal Park 36 £24517th June 6 days Isles of Eigg, Rum & Scottish Wildlife Cruise 20 £48517th June 5 days Warner Break – Holme Lacy 34 £41522nd June 8 days Eastbourne & Hever Castle 24 £48523rd June 6 days Historic Houses & Romantic Journeys of Norfolk 28 £44523rd June 4 days Peak District & Chatsworth House 38 £269 23rd June 8 days Bournemouth, The New Forest & Beaulieu 26 £46924th June 5 days Boats & Trains of the Highlands & Islands 21 £33526th June 8 days Killarney & the Ring of Kerry 16 £6151st July 6 days Romantic Highland Railways 19 £4552nd July 6 days Arundel, Chichester & The Bluebell Railway 31 £4096th July 8 days Llandudno & Snowdon Mountain Railway 23 £5657th July 6 days Kent, Canterbury & the Garden of England 29 £3759th July 5 days The Isle of Man 23 £409

11th July 5 days Bath, Bristol & the Cheddar Gorge 33 £31512th July 3 days Hampton Court flower Show 39 £21912th July 8 days Cornish Coast, Gardens & Eden Project 25 £55913th July 8 days The Isle of Wight 24 £46914th July 5 days Scottish Highland Safari & Glamis Castle 21 £42915th July 5 days Warner Break – Littlecote House 34 £41918th July 5 days The Best of Old England 32 £29921st July 6 days Historic Norwich, Norfolk & The Broads 30 £41521st July 10 days Switzerland – Davos & The Bernina Express 13 £86921st July 7 days Outer Hebrides “Castaway” Tour 18 £59921st July 6 days Cheltenham & the Charming Cotswolds 28 £38522nd July 5 days County Durham, land of the Prince Bishops 23 £34523rd July 3 days UK Midweek Mystery Break 4 £14926th July 4 days Pennine Explorer 38 £26928th July 5 days Castles & Gardens of the Scottish Borders 17 £32928th July 5 days Stourport & the Severn Valley Railway 33 £33928th July 6 days London Summer Special 41 £39929th July 5 days Chester, North Wales & The Canal in the Sky 35 £34929th July 5 days Boats & Trains of the Highlands & Islands 21 £3491st August 6 days Bletchley Park, Cambridge & Duxford 29 £3953rd August 10 days Mayrhofen – Boats & Trains of the Austrian Tyrol 13 £7894th August 7 days Barnstaple & North Devon Delights 27 £4994th August 5 days Argyll Highlands, Dunoon & the Isle of Bute 20 £3494th August 5 days Llandrindod Wells & Heart of Wales 22 £3755th August 5 days Southport – England’s Classic Resort 37 £3095th August 5 days Medieval York & Harewood House 35 £34910th August 8 days The Isle of Wight 24 £46911th August 7 days Delightful Donegal & The Giants Causeway 16 £52911th August 8 days Torquay – The English Riviera 25 £56911th August 5 days Tewkesbury, Wye Valley & the Malvern Hills 31 £31912th August 4 days London Royal Palaces 40 £28915th August 5 days The Isle of Man 23 £40916th August 4 days Jane Austen’s Hampshire & Downton Abbey 36 £24917th August 6 days The Orkney Islands 18 £57517th August 8 days Eastbourne & Hever Castle 24 £48518th August 6 days Coasts & Villages of Suffolk 30 £38919th August 4 days Wiltshire & Longleat – TV’s Animal Park 36 £24520th August 3 days UK Midweek Mystery 4 £14924th August 8 days Weymouth, Jurassic Coast & Dorset Steamfair 26 £575 24th August 10 days Lake Garda, Verona & The Dolomites 14 £74925th August 6 days London Summer Special 41 £39925th August 6 days Historic Houses & Romantic Journeys of Norfolk 28 £44525th August 6 days Scarborough & North Yorkshire Moors Railway 27 £41926th August 5 days Stamford, Burghley House & Rutland Water 34 £34526th August 4 days Peak District & Chatsworth House 38 £26931st August 6 days Kent, Canterbury & the Garden of England 29 £3751st September 5 days Northumbrian Coast & Alnwick Castle 37 £3851st September 5 days Fabulous Fermanagh Lakelands 17 £3892nd September 6 days Isles of Eigg, Rum & Scottish Wildlife Cruise 20 £4852nd September 4 days London Royal Palaces 40 £2896th September 4 days Jane Austen’s Hampshire & Downton Abbey 36 £2497th September 8 days Llandudno, North Wales & Snowdon 22 £5657th September 8 days The Isle of Wight 24 £4697th September 8 days Cornish Coast, Gardens & Eden Project 25 £5598th September 8 days Bournemouth, The New Forest & Beaulieu 26 £4699th September 5 days Chester, North Wales & the Canal in the Sky 35 £3559th September 10 days Stunning St Anton – The Cows Come Home 14 £64915th September 6 days Historic Norwich & the Norfolk Broads 30 £41515th September 6 days Romantic Highland Railways 19 £43916th September 4 days Wiltshire & Longleat – TV’s Animal Park 36 £24518th September 8 days Killarney & the Ring of Kerry 16 £59519th September 5 days The Best of Old England 32 £29921st September 8 days Eastbourne & Hever Castle 24 £48522nd September 5 days Tewkesbury, Wye Valley & the Malvern Hills 31 £31922nd September 6 days Cheltenham & the Charming Cotswolds 28 £38523rd September 11 days Spain & The Splendour of Catalonia – All Inclusive 9 £64923rd September 5 days Southport – England’s Classic Resort 37 £30926th September 6 days Bletchley Park, Cambridge & Duxford 29 £39527th September 4 days Pennine Explorer 38 £269 29th September 12 days The Tuscan Coast, Portofino & The Cinque Terre 15 £89930th September 5 days St Annes & the Blackpool Illuminations 6 £31530th September 5 days Magical Scottish Waterways 19 £3393rd October 5 days Stourport & the Severn Valley Railway 33 £3393rd October 5 days Bath, Bristol & the Cheddar Gorge 33 £3154th October 4 days Good Old Days, Brontes & Railway Children 6 £275 6th October 5 days Argyll Highlands, Dunoon & the Isle of Bute 20 £3496th October 10 days Austria – Tyrolean Splendour - All Inclusive 10 £6296th October 5 days Oxford, Morse & Midsomer Murders 32 £33911th October 3 days UK Mystery Break 4 £14911th October 4 days Cash on your Mantlepiece 6 £259 13th October 6 days Coasts & Villages of Suffolk 30 £36913th October 6 days Arundel, Chichester & The Bluebell Railway 31 £37514th October 5 days Northumbrian Coast & Alnwick Castle 37 £38514th October 5 days Medieval York & Harewood House 35 £34917th October 7 days Boppard & The Rhine River Lights Cruise 15 £55920th October 5 days Llandrindod Wells & Heart of Wales 22 £35921st October 5 days County Durham, Land of the Prince Bishops 23 £345 25th October 3 days UK Mystery Break 4 £149 25th October 3 days London Weekend 41 £1958th November 3 days London Weekend 41 £19522nd November 3 days London Weekend 41 £19529th November 3 days London Weekend 41 £195

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SPRING BREAKS

Mystery Hotel �� Minimum All rooms en-suite,full English breakfast, 3 course dinner each night,minimum 3 star standard, many hotels with indoor leisurefacilities. Please book early for these very popular breaks.

Uk Mystery Breaks

DEPARTURE DATE DURATION PRICE

25th January 3 days £135 pp15th & 22nd Feb 3 days £135 pp

15th March 3 days £139 pp12th & 26th April 3 days £149 pp

3rd May 3 days £149 pp23rd July 3 days £149 pp

20th August 3 days £149 pp11th & 25th Oct 3 days £149 pp

Supplements • Single Room £30 • Insurance £16

PRICE INCLUDES

• 2 nights accommodation • Full breakfast • 3 course table d’hote dinner each night • All rooms en-suite • Visits to places of interest • Air conditioned coach travel

3 daysfrom

£135pp

Hilton Hotel Blackpool �� 4 star sea fronthotel, all rooms en suite, lift, lounge, bar, restaurant,indoor leisure centre with pool. Please book early asthe 2012 event sold out very quickly.

Titterington HolidaysReunion Party Weekend


8th Feb 3 days £119 pp


PRICE INCLUDES

• 2 nights bed & breakfast • 3 course dinner each night• Glass of wine with dinner • Entertainment each night• Excursions • Luxury air conditioned coach travel

3 days

£119pp

Ashdown Park Hotel �� This popular 4 starhotel is situated five minutes walk from the centre ofGorey. The hotels 76 bedrooms are tastefully furnishedwith full facilities. The Ashdown Park has a welcomingrestaurant, 2 bars and indoor leisure centre. Lift to all floors.

Irish House Party – Gorey


11th March 5 days £319 pp

Supplements • Single Room £nil • Insurance £35

PRICE INCLUDES

• 4 Nights bed & Irish breakfast • 3 Course dinnereach night • All rooms en-suite • Return ferry

crossing • Excursions • Entertainment • Air conditioned coach travel

5 days

£319pp

The Esplanade Hotel �� Superbly situatedoverlooking Fistral bay, all rooms en-suite, lift, indoorswimming pool, regular entertainment. Drinks Inclusive Package

Newquay & The Eden Project




PRICE INCLUDES

• 4 nights bed & breakfast • 3 course dinner each night • All rooms en-suite • Excursions • Entertainment • Entrance to the Eden Project

• Air conditioned coach travel

5 days

£335pp

Brighton Old Ship Hotel �� 4 star hotel locatedon the sea front, all rooms en-suite, bar, restaurant, lift.

All Things Brighton & Beautiful


3rd March 5 days £285 pp

Supplements • Single room £nil • Insurance £22

PRICE INCLUDES

• 4 nights bed & breakfast • 3 course dinner each night • Excursions • Entertainment • Luxury air conditioned coach travel

5 days

£285pp

Rosemundy House Hotel �� Lovely family runhotel situated in its own grounds just off the main street.All rooms en-suite, regular entertainment, no lift butground floor rooms available. Winter Warmer Package.

St Agnes & Cornwall’sHeritage Coast




PRICE INCLUDES

• 4 nights bed & breakfast • 3 course dinner each night • All rooms en-suite • Excursions • Entertainment • Air conditioned coach travel

5 days

£259pp

Duke Of Gordon Hotel �� Very popular Scottishhotel situated in the highland village of Kingussie. Allrooms en-suite. Restaurant, bar, lounge, regularentertainment. Lift to most floors.

Kingussie & The Spey Valley




PRICE INCLUDES

• 4 nights bed & breakfast • 3 course dinner each night • Entertainment • Afternoon tea dance • Excursions • Luxury air conditioned coach travel

5 days

£269pp

Royal Highland Hotel Inverness �� A superior 3 star hotel situated in Inverness opposite the railwaystation. Spacious en-suite bedrooms, restaurant, loungeand ballroom, lift.

Inverness – DrinksInclusive House Party




PRICE INCLUDES

• 4 nights bed & breakfast • 3 course dinner eachnight • Glass of wine with dinner • Complimentary bar

7pm – 10pm (House brands) • Excursions • Entertainment • Luxury air conditioned coach travel

5 days

£285pp

Thistle Hotel Euston �� Recently refurbished 4 star hotel within easy walking distance of the MagicCircle. All rooms en-suite, restaurant, lounge bar and lift.

House of 10,000 Secrets –Inside The Magic Circle




PRICE INCLUDES

• 1 night bed & breakfast • 2 course buffet dinner • Evening at the Magic Circle • Air conditioned coach travel

2 days

£149pp

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Suncliff Hotel �� Situated on the east cliffoverlooking the seafront. All rooms en-suite, lift, indoorswimming pool. Entertainment. Drinks Inclusive Package.

Bournemouth & The New Forest




PRICE INCLUDES

• 4 Nights bed & breakfast • 3 Course dinner each night • All rooms en-suite • Excursions • Entertainment • Air conditioned coach travel

5 days

£285pp

Shrigley Hall Hotel �� Situated on the edge ofthe Peak District, this 4 star country club hotel is set inover 250 acres of grounds, restaurant, bar, lift, indoorswimming pool.

Cheshire & Peak DistrictEaster Weekend




PRICE INCLUDES

• 3 nights bed & breakfast • 2 x 3 course evening meals • 1 light buffet dinner

• 1 x 3 course Easter lunch • Excursions • Luxury air conditioned coach travel

4 days

£255pp

Mercure Dunkenhalgh Hotel �� 4 star countryhouse hotel set in 17 acres of grounds on the edge ofClayton le Moors. All rooms en-suite, restaurant, bar,indoor leisure centre with swimming pool. Lift to somefloors, but ground floor rooms available.

Luxury Tribute Weekends


5th April 3 days £195 pp


PRICE INCLUDES

• 2 nights bed & breakfast • 3 course dinner each night • 2 nights tribute entertainment

• Ride on East Lancs. railway • Guided tour of Pendle Hills • Air conditioned coach travel

3 days

£195pp

The Feathers Hotel Ludlow Once described in theNew York Times as ‘the most handsome Inn in the world’,for its Jacobean architecture and medieval heritage.Centrally situated in Ludlow, all 40 bedrooms are en-suite. Bar, lounge, acclaimed restaurant, lift.

Ludlow and The Black &White Village Trail




PRICE INCLUDES

• 4 Nights bed & breakfast • 3 Course dinner each night • All rooms en-suite • Excursions • Entertainment • Air conditioned coach travel

5 days

£299pp

Basingstoke Country Hotel �� A charming100 room 4 star hotel situated in a woodland locationbetween Hook and Basingstoke. Lift, bar, restaurant andindoor leisure centre with swimming pool.

Easter in Hampshireincluding Downton Abbey




PRICE INCLUDES

• 3 Nights Bed & breakfast • 3 Course dinner each night • 1 x 3 Course Easter Sunday lunch • All rooms en-suite • Visit to Highclere Castle


4 days

£259pp

Ballygally Castle Hotel �� The hotel is locatedoverlooking Ballygally Bay, 26 miles north of Belfast. All 44 bedrooms are en-suite and individual in design.Restaurant, bar, cosy lounge with log fires, lift.

Giants Causeway, The Antrim Coast & Titanic




PRICE INCLUDES

• 4 Nights bed & breakfast • 3 course dinner daily • All rooms en-suite • Admission to Titanic Exhibition • Belfast city tour • Admission to Ulster Folk Museum • Return ferry crossing • Air conditioned coach travel

5 days

£355pp

The Queensmead Hotel �� A popular family runhotel, all rooms en-suite, bar, restaurant, regularentertainment. No lift, limited ground floor rooms.

The Isle of Wight




PRICE INCLUDES

• 4 nights bed & breakfast • 3 course dinner each night • All rooms en-suite • Excursions

• Entertainment • Return ferry crossing • Luxury air conditioned coach travel

5 days

£279pp

Redworth Hall Hotel �� A lovely 4 star hotelwith a Great Hall that dates back to 1744. All 143 en-suitebedrooms are individually designed and tastefully decorated.Lift, bar, restaurant, indoor leisure centre with pool.

Beamish & The Great NorthSteam Fair




PRICE INCLUDES

• 2 nights bed & breakfast • 3 course dinner each night • Admission to Beamish & The Great

North Steam Fair • Excursions • Luxury air conditioned coach travel

3 days

£199pp

Doubletree by Hilton �� Set on the outskirts ofChester and surrounded by 12 acres of gardens, theelegant Doubletree provides luxurious accommodation.Indoor leisure centre with pool.

Chester Luxury Weekend




PRICE INCLUDES

• 2 nights bed & breakfast • 3 course dinner each night • All rooms en-suite • Excursions


3 days

£199pp


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Hilton Hotel, York �� A four star hotel within thecity walls, located in the heart of York. All rooms en-suite,bar, restaurant, lift to all floors.

York City Break




PRICE INCLUDES

• 2 nights bed & English breakfast • 3 course dinner each night • All rooms en-suite


3 days

£185pp

Albany Hotel �� Popular sea front hotel, all roomsen-suite, lift entertainment.

Eastbourne and the South Downs


22nd April 5 days £269 pp


PRICE INCLUDES

• 4 Nights bed & breakfast • 3 Course dinner each night • All rooms en-suite • Entertainment • Excursions • Air conditioned coach travel

5 days

£269pp

Hilton Edinburgh Grosvenor �� 4 star citycentre hotel, all rooms en-suite, restaurant, bar, lift.Please note some of the rooms are in the hotel’s clubwing annexe.

Edinburgh City Break




PRICE INCLUDES

• 2 nights bed & full Scottish breakfast • 3 coursedinner each night • All rooms en-suite


3 days

£189pp

The Blackpool Hilton �� 4 star hotel situatedon the sea front, all rooms en-suite bar, restaurant liftand indoor leisure centre with swimming pool.

Big Band Weekend




PRICE INCLUDES

• 2 nights bed & breakfast • 3 course dinner each night • All rooms en-suite • Big Band live

entertainment on Friday & Saturday night • Jazz entertainment on Sunday afternoon

• Luxury air conditioned coach travel

3 days

£215pp

Lincombe Hall Hotel �� A lovely superior 3 starhotel situated in its own grounds. A leisurely 10 minutewalk from the harbour. All rooms en-suite, bar, restaurantand large lounge with regular entertainment. Indoorswimming pool. No lift, ground floor rooms in annexe.

Torquay – The English Riviera




PRICE INCLUDES

• 4 nights bed & breakfast • 3 course dinner each night • Nightly entertainment • Excursions


5 days

£285pp

St Kilda Hotel �� A superb family run awardwinning hotel set in a beautiful sea front position. Allrooms en-suite, restaurant, sea front lounge, lift, regularentertainment.

Llandudno & North Wales




PRICE INCLUDES

• 4 nights bed & breakfast • 3 course dinner eachnight • All rooms en-suite • Excursions

• Entertainment • Air conditioned coach travel

5 days

£289pp

The Lindum Hotel �� A popular superior 2 star hotel,seafront location. All rooms en-suite, with TV and hospitalitytray, a lift serves most floors, award winning cuisine.

St Annes & the BlackpoolIlluminations


30th September 5 days £315 pp

Supplements • Single Room £nil• Insurance £23

PRICE INCLUDES

• 4 nights bed & breakfast • 3 course dinner eachnight • All rooms en-suite • Excursions

• Visit to Blackpool Tower • Drive through TheIlluminations • Luxury air conditioned coach travel

5 days

£315pp

The Marriott Leeds �� Modern city centrehotel, all rooms en-suite, bar, restaurant, lift. indoorswimming pool.

Good Old Days, Brontes & Railway Children


4th October 4 days £275 pp


PRICE INCLUDES

• 3 nights bed & Breakfast • 3 course dinner eachnight • All rooms en-suite • Excursions • Ticket for thegood old days Music Hall Show • Ride on Keighley &Worth valley Railway • Visit to the Brontes Parsonage


4 days

£275pp

Fownes Hotel, Worcester �� A 3 star hotelconveniently situated in the heart of Worcester. All roomsen-suite, bar, restaurant, ground floor rooms and lift.

Cash on your Mantlepiece





PRICE INCLUDES

• 3 Nights bed & Breakfast • 3 Course dinner eachnight • All rooms en-suite • 2 Evenings with an antiqueexpert • Admission to Malvern Antique Fair • £10 tospend in the antique fair • Air conditioned coach travel

4 days

£259pp


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Paris Luxury River CruiseItineraryDay 1: A morning departure from Cumbria as we travel to Harrogate for lunch and thenon to Hull for the crossing to Zeebrugge. Inside lower bedded cabin and dinner includedon board.Day 2: After breakfast on board we disembark and travel into Brugge for some time atleisure in this fascinating medieval city often called the Venice of the north. We continueto Paris mid-afternoon and join our floating hotel, the MS Seine Princess. After beingwelcomed on board and settling into our en-suite cabin dinner is served followed by acabaret show.Day 3: Breakfast on board before joining our coach for a panoramic guided tour ofParis. Lunch is taken on board the Seine Princess before an afternoon at leisure toexplore at your own pace. Dinner tonight is taken as we cruise towards Le Pecq. Anevening of dancing before we stop for the night in Le Pecq.Day 4: This morning we cruise back towards Paris and take breakfast on board as wesail through the Suresnes Lock and pass the Defense neighbourhood. Morning guidedtour of old Montmartre including Sacre-Coeur. Lunch istaken on board. Our mooring point is close to the EiffelTower, afternoon at leisure. Tonight we have a galadinner on board as we cruise Paris by night, the city isbeautifully illuminated.Day 5: A final breakfast on board before headingnorth to Calais and a lunch time Eurotunnel crossingto Folkestone and then home to Cumbria, Arrivingback late evening.

5 days

£399pp

Nice Carnival & MentonLemon FestivalItineraryDay 1: A morning departure as we travel to York for lunch and then on to Hull for ourovernight crossing to Zeebrugge. Two berth inside cabin included.Day 2: After disembarkation we head to Reims, in the heart of champagne country.After time for lunch we continue on to Nuit St George and an overnight stop at the IbisHotel. Own arrangements for evening meal.Day 3: After breakfast we travel via Lyon and Chambery to the Italian border and thenTurin before arriving at our resort of Diano Marina and the Grand Hotel Majestic in timefor dinner.Day 4: A leisurely breakfast before travelling along the coast to Menton, time for lunchbefore settling into our reserved seats for the 2013 Citrus Festival Parade. Intricate fruitdecorated floats are interspersed with dancers; musical artists and marching bands tocreate a fantastic carnival atmosphere. Dinner on our return to the hotel.Day 5: Day at leisure.Day 6: This morning we travel to Nice where the annual carnival is taking place; wehave reserved seats to view the 2013 parade, with entertainment provided by over 1,000musicians and dancers from around the world. Dinner on our return to Diano Marina.Day 7: Morning at leisure, afternoon drive along the coast to Alassio, a market townsituated on the ‘Riviera of Flowers’. Farewell dinner at the hotel.Day 8:We retrace our steps back to Nuit St George and overnight at the Ibis Hotel.Own arrangements for evening meal.Day 9: After breakfast we travel north to Zeebrugge and the overnight crossing to Hull.Day 9:We travel from Hull to Cumbria, arriving home early evening.

10 days

£619pp


21st February 10 days £619 pp

Supplements Single room & cabin £152 • Outside cabin lower berths £30 • Insidecabins lower berths £16 • Meal package on ferry £46 • Travel insurance £40

PRICE INCLUDES

• Return overnight ferry crossing • 2 berth en-suite cabin • 2 overnight stops in France B&B • 5 nights dinner, bed & breakfast in DianoMarina • Reserved seat for the Menton Lemon Festival • Reserved seat for the

Nice Carnival Parade • Excursions • Air conditioned coach travel

HHOOTTEELL

Grand Hotel Majestic �� A beautiful 4 star sea front hotel. All rooms en-suite, lift, bar, restaurant with wonderful sea views.


20th February 5 days £399 pp

Supplements Upper deck cabin £39 • Outside cabin NSF £15 • Single cabin £129 • Insurance £35

PRICE INCLUDES

• Outward overnight crossing Hull to Zeebrugge • Dinner and breakfast on board • 3 nights on MS Seine Princess

• 2 berth en-suite main deck cabin • 3 dinners • 2 lunches • 3 breakfasts • Guided tour of Paris • Montmartre guided visit • 2 nights entertainment

• Paris by night cruise • Air conditioned coach travel

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MS Seine Princess Your floating hotel is part of the prestigious CroisiEurope fleet.All cabins are equipped with a picture window, full en-suite facilities, hairdryer,satellite TV, radio & safe. There is a lounge bar and dance floor, sundeck, library andgift shop. No lift between the two decks.

For reservations call: 01768 863594

Holland – Amsterdam City BreakItineraryDay 1: Morning departure from Cumbria, en-route visit to York with time for lunchbefore continuing to Hull to join the P&O cruise ferry to Rotterdam. Two berth cabinsincluded. Excellent entertainment available on board during the crossing.Day 2: Arrive in to Rotterdam after breakfast and travel direct to Amsterdam where wehave the option of a cruise on the lovely canals around the city. Time for lunch beforewe travel to the fishing village of Volendam where we visit a local cheese maker. Freetime in Volendam before returning to Amsterdam to check into our hotel. Evening free toexplore this vibrant city.Day 3: Free day to explore the delightsof Amsterdam, visit Anne Franks house,the Rijks Museum, the Royal Palace orjust enjoy the wonderful shoppingareas, the local flower markets and themany canals.Day 4: After breakfast we have someextra free time in Amsterdam departingat lunchtime to travel south to thebeautiful old town of Delft where wehave time for sightseeing and apossible pottery visit before continuingon to Rotterdam to join the P&O cruiseferry to Hull.Day 5:We arrive into Hull around8.00am and rejoin the coach for thejourney to Cumbria, arriving home earlyafternoon, comfort stops en-route.

5 days

£239pp

Paris – The City of RomanceItineraryDay 1: Morning departure from Cumbria via A66 & A1 to York for lunch andsightseeing. We then continue to Hull to join the P&O cruise ferry to Zeebrugge. Twoberth cabins included.Day 2: Arrive into Zeebrugge after breakfast and travel south via Lille to Paris, coffeestop en-route. On arrival in Paris we have time for lunch, then re-join our coach for ashort sightseeing tour. Arrive at hotel late afternoon; rest of the day is free. Day 3: Free day to explore the beautiful city of Paris.Day 4: Morning excursion to visit the magnificent palace at Versailles (admission notincluded), after lunch we spend the rest of the day in Paris with the option of a cruiseon the River Seine.Day 5: Depart after breakfast and travel direct to Brugge where we have ample time forlunch and sightseeing before joining the P&O cruise ferry for the return crossing to Hull.Day 6: Arrive into Hull around 8.30am and rejoin the coach for the return journey backto Cumbria, arriving home early afternoon.

6 days

£295pp

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21st March 6 days £295 pp

Supplements Single room & cabin £125 • Meal package on ferry £46 • Outside cabin £30 • Lower berth cabin £16 • Travel insurance £35

PRICE INCLUDES

• Return overnight ferry crossing • Two berth cabins with facilities • 3 Nightsbed & breakfast in Paris • Excursions as listed • Air conditioned coach travel

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Novotel La Defense �� The 3 star Novotel is located in the heart of LaDefense only 10 minutes by the metro from the centre of Paris. The hotel offers ahigh level of comfort, has spacious rooms with excellent facilities. The hotel has alounge area, a bar and restaurant.



Supplements Single room & cabin £60 • Inside lower berth cabin £16• Outside lower berth cabin £30 • Meal package on ferry £46 • Insurance £35

PRICE INCLUDES

• Return overnight ferry crossing • Two berth cabin with facilities • Two nights bed & breakfast in Amsterdam • Excursions as listed


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Ramada Apollo Hotel Amsterdam �� A brand new 4 star hotel situated in Rembrandt Park, the city of Amsterdam is easily accessible by tram. All rooms en-suite, lift, restaurant and spectacular 17th floor Skybar.

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Spain & The Splendour ofCatalonia – All InclusiveItineraryDay 1: A morning departure from Cumbria travelling via York where we have time forlunch and sightseeing before continuing on to Hull to join the P&O cruise ferry toZeebrugge. Two berth cabins included.Day 2:We arrive into Belgium at 8.30am and travel south to Reims for lunch beforecontinuing to Nuit St George for our overnight stay, bed & breakfast included.Day 3: Departing after breakfast we continue south via Lyon and Montpellier to theSpanish border, then on to Calella and our hotel, arriving early evening with time tofreshen up before meals commence with dinner.Day 4: Today we have a free day to relax and explore the resort. Dinner in the hotel.Day 5: A full day excursion today to explore the beautiful city of Barcelona. We return toCalella for dinner.Day 6: A full day excursion along the beautiful Catalan coast, returning to the HotelAmaika for dinner.Day 7: This morning our excursion is to the monastery of Montserrat (admission notincluded), the holiest place in Catalonia. Return to Calella after lunch, rest of the dayfree in resort. Dinner in the hotel.Day 8: A free day in resort, final dinner in the hotel tonight.Day 9: This morning we leave Calella and travel north into France for our overnight stayat Nuit St George, bed & breakfast.Day 10: Today we continue through France with a lunch stop in Leon before joining theP&O cruise ferry in Zeebrugge for the return sailing to Hull.Day 11: After arriving into Hull around 8.30a.m we rejoin our coach for the journeyhome to Cumbria, comfort stop en-route, arriving early afternoon.

11daysfrom

£599pp

The Glorious Dutch Bulbfields& The 2013 Flower ParadeItineraryDay 1: Depart Cumbria in the morning and travel via the A66 and A1 to visit the lovelytown of Beverley, where we have time for lunch before travelling to Hull to join theovernight P&O cruise ferry to Rotterdam. Two berth cabins with facilities included.Day 2:We arrive in Rotterdam after breakfast and after clearing passport control wethen travel to Lisse to view the floats being made for the 2013 Flower Parade. We thencontinue on to visit the world famous Keukenhof Gardens in the afternoon. Dinner isserved in the hotel this evening.Day 3: Depart after breakfast to view the 2013 Flower Parade. We then travel north tovisit the lovely old fishing village of Voldenam, with an included visit to a cheese farm.We return to Nootdorp late afternoon. Dinner is served at our hotel.Day 4:We depart after breakfast for a morning visit to Amsterdam with time for lunchand an optional canal cruise. We then travel on to the lovely old town of Delft beforereturning to Rotterdam to join the overnight P&O cruise ferry sailing to Hull.Day 5:We arrive into Hull around 8.00a.m and after clearing passport control rejoinour coach for the return journey to Cumbria arriving home early afternoon, comfort stopen-route.

5 days

£345pp



Supplements • Single room & cabin £60 • Outside lower berth cabin £30 • Inside lower berth cabin £16 • Meal package on ferry £46 • Travel insurance £35

PRICE INCLUDES

• Return overnight ferry crossing • Two berth cabins with facilities • 2 Nights dinner bed & breakfast in Nootdorp • Entrance to Keukenhof Gardens

• Excursions as listed • Air conditioned coach travel

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Hotel Den Haag – Nootdorp �� Located on the outskirts of The Hague thislovely 4 star hotel is furnished in a modern artistic style and all bedrooms areextremely spacious. There is a beautiful large bar and a lovely restaurant serving ahigh standard of cuisine.



23rd September 11 days £649 pp

Supplements Single room & cabin £160 • Outside lower berth cabin £30 • Inside lower berth cabin £16 • Meal package on ferry £46 • Sea view room £72• Travel insurance £41

PRICE INCLUDES

• Return overnight ferry crossing • Two berth en-suite cabins • Two overnightstops in France Bed & breakfast • Six nights full board in Spain • Wine and

water with dinner • Entertainment each day • Excursions as listed• Air conditioned coach travel • Complimentary bar 10am – midnight

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Hotel Amaika, Calella �� This welcoming 4 star hotel is situated 5 minuteswalk from the beach & resort centre. Each of the 228 en-suite rooms has a balcony.Entertainment every night. Complimentary bar each day 10am – midnight.


Austria – TyroleanSplendour – All InclusiveItineraryDay 1: Morning departure from Cumbria travelling via the A66 to Harrogate for lunch,then on to Hull to join the P&O cruise ferry to Rotterdam. Day 2: Travel south into Germany for lunch stop in Ahrweiler. We then continue on toKarlsruhe and the Queens hotel for an overnight stay. Dinner included at hotel.Day 3: Depart after breakfast and continue to Austria with a stop en-route for lunch inAugsburg. Arrive at hotel late afternoon. All-inclusive drinks available.Day 4: Free day in resort to relax and enjoy the excellent facilities at the hotel. Lunchavailable at hotel.Day 5: Full day excursion to visit Salzburg, Mozart’s birthplace.Day 6: Full day excursion visiting Lake Achensee, with the option of a ride on theAachenseebahn Cog railway. On the return journey we visit Rattenberg, the oldest townin the Tyrol.Day 7: Free day in resort or join our excursion travelling via the Krimml Falls and thescenic Gerlos Pass to the Ziller Valley and the Alpine resort of Mayrhofen.Day 8: Depart after breakfast for the return journey into Germany stopping for lunch inthe lovely city of Ulm. Overnight stay in Karlsruhe at the Queens hotel. Dinner included.Day 9: Continue north today via Frankfurt and Cologne to Rotterdam (lunch stop en-route) to join the P&O cruise ferry to Hull.Day 10: Arrive into Hull around 8.00am and travel north to Cumbria, arriving homeearly afternoon.

10 days

£629pp

Belgium - Ypres and theBattlefields of WW1ItineraryDay 1: Morning departure from Cumbria, en-route visit to Harrogate with time for lunchand sightseeing before continuing to Hull to join the P&O cruise ferry to Zeebrugge. Twoberth air-conditioned cabins included. Optional meal package can be pre-booked.Day 2: Arrive into Zeebrugge and travel to the capital city of Brussels, Ample free timeto explore this cosmopolitan city see the Royal Palace and the fine art museums. Travelto Menen and our hotel the Ambassador, arriving for a welcome drink, before dinner.Day 3: Free morning in Menen, explore this historic border town, before we head theshort distance into Ypres, the town was once one of the most powerful in Belgium dueto its cloth trade. Totally destroyed in WW1, Ypres took 40 years to be rebuilt to itsformer glory. Take a late lunch before an included visit to the In Flanders museum, restof the afternoon to explore the city before congregating at the Menin Gate for the LastPost at 8pm, We return the short distance to our hotel for a late dinner.Day 4: Today we are joined by a local guide who will show us the battlefields of theSomme, recounting tales of WW1 we willsee the Thiepval memorial, Beaumontmemorial park with its trench systemand Vimy Ridge. Dinner on our return to Menen. Day 5: After breakfast we leave Ypresand travel to Brugge, one of the bestpreserved cities in Europe. Ample timefor lunch and sightseeing before we jointhe P&O cruise ferry back to Hull. Enjoythe superb facilities available on board.Day 6: Morning arrival into Hull thendrive to Cumbria, coffee stop en-route.Home early afternoon.

6 days

£399pp


21st April 10 days £629 pp


Supplements Single room & cabin £118 • Inside lower berth cabin £16• Outside lower berth cabin £30 • Meal package on ferry £46 • Insurance £40

PRICE INCLUDES

• Return overnight ferry crossing • Two berth cabins with facilities • Two overnight stays in Germany half board • Five nights all inclusive

in Austria • Excursions as listed • Air conditioned coach travel

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Hotel Kroneck – Kirchberg �� A traditional hotel in a quiet location with awonderful panoramic view of the Wilder Kaiser Mountains. The bedrooms arefurnished in local style and have a mini bar, radio, cable TV and a balcony or terrace.The hotel has a lovely restaurant and bar area and an outdoor terrace. Leisurefacilities include Jacuzzi, sauna, solarium, steam bath and an outdoor swimming pool.All inclusive - packed lunch each day, afternoon tea,coffee and cake, unlimitedselected drinks 10.00 – 22.00, house wine, draught beer, soft drinks, tea & coffee,use of leisure facilities.

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9th May 6 days £399 pp

Supplements Single room & cabin £100 • Inside lower berth cabin £16 • Outside lower berth cabin £30 • Meal package £46 • Travel Insurance £36

PRICE INCLUDES

• Return overnight ferry crossing • 2 berth en-suite cabin • 3 nights dinner bed& breakfast in Menen • Guide for full day visit to the Somme • Entrance to In

Flanders Museum • Excursions • Air conditioned coach travel

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Ambassador Hotel Menen �� A 4 star hotel situated in the centre of Menena short walk from the market square. All 30 rooms are en-suite, restaurant, bar, lift.

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Lubeck Wismar & theHamburg InternationalGarden ShowItineraryDay 1:We leave Cumbria and travel via York where we have time for lunch beforecontinuing onto Hull and the overnight sailing to Rotterdam. Enjoy the entertainment onboard as we travel across the North Sea.Day 2:We leave Rotterdam and head east through Holland to Germany and on pastthe towns of Osnabruck and Bremen on our way to Hamburg, from here it is only ashort drive to our resort of Wedendorf and the wonderful Schloss Hotel. Dinner in the hotel.Day 3: Full day tour, firstly visiting Wismar with its historic centre and largest marketsquare in Germany, before continuing to Lubeck where we have a guided tour of thislarge medieval city that has many Scandinavian influences, having spent many yearsunder Swedish rule. We return to the Schloss hotel for dinner.Day 4: A full day to Hamburg where we visit the international garden show, this 250 acre site is based on a concept of around the world in 80 days, with 80 differentgardens, explore some on foot or alternatively take the monorail that runs through thepark giving wonderful views of all the gardens.Day 5: A day at leisure to explore the hotels groundwith it lake and historic church. Lunch in the hotel isfollowed by a treasure hunt. Farewell dinner in the hotelDay 6:We leave our hosts at the Schloss hotel andhead back through Northern Germany and Holland tothe port of Rotterdam and our overnight sailing to Hull.Day 7: On arrival in Hull we travel the short distancehome to Cumbria.

7 days

£535pp

Italian lakes, Maggiore, Como& the Borromean IslandsItineraryDay 1: Departing Cumbria in the morning we travel to Harrogate, time at leisure forlunch before heading to Hull and the Overnight sailing to Rotterdam. Enjoy theentertainment on board as we cross the North Sea.Day 2:We leave Rotterdam and head through Holland and into Germany, stopping offen route for lunch in the charming town of Ahrweiler. We continue south to Pforzheimand our overnight hotel, the Queens. Dinner in the hotel. Day 3:We continue our journey south to Switzerland and on via the Gottard tunnel intoItaly and our resort of Stresa on Lake Maggiore. Dinner in the hotel.Day 4: Day at leisure in Stresa, relax in the hotel gardens or around the swimmingpool, alternatively why not take a boat trip to the Stunning Borromean Islands. Dinner inthe hotel.Day 5: A full day excursion, first visiting lake Como, said to be the prettiest in Italy withits magnificent gardens and breathtaking mountains, and then onto the old walled townof Como, Dinner in the hotel.Day 6:We explore Lake Maggiore today, first travelling by train on the scenic high levelrailway to Locarno on the Swiss end of the lake, time at leisure in Locarno before arelaxing boat ride down Maggiore Lake to Stressa. Dinner in the Hotel.Day 7: Today we head to one of Italys best kept secrets, Lake Orta, we spend sometime in Orta San Giulio with its medieval centre and cobbled streets, before return toStesa for dinner.Day 8:We depart Stresa and travel the scenic route over the Simplon Pass intoSwitzerland then on into Germany and our overnight hotel, the Queens at Pforzheim.Dinner in the hotel.Day 9:We return, via the Rhine Valley, to Rotterdam and the overnight sailing to Hull. Day 10: On arrival in Hull we rejoin our coach and travel home to Cumbria.

10 days

£819pp



Supplements Single room & cabin £115 • Inside lower berth cabin £16 • OutsideLower berth cabin £30 • Meal package on ferry £46 • Travel Insurance £37

PRICE INCLUDES

• Return overnight ferry crossing • 2 berth en-suite cabins • 4 nights dinner bed& breakfast in Wedendorf • 1 lunch • Excursions • Guided tour of Lubeck • Entrance to the International garden Show Hamburg • Monoral ticket for

garden show • Luxury air conditioned coach travel

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Schloss Hotel Wedendorf �� Located in the small village of Wedendorf,this historic 17th century castle hotel is set in its own grounds. 39 individuallydesigned bedrooms. Lake view restaurant, bar, lift. A hotel with real charm.


11th June 10 days £819 pp

Supplements Single room & cabin £145 • Inside lower berth cabin £16 • Outsidelower berth cabin £30 • Meal package on ferry £46 • Travel Insurance £40

PRICE INCLUDES

• Return overnight ferry crossing • 2 berth en suite cabin • 2 overnight stops in Germany dinner bed & breakfast • 5 nights dinner bed & breakfast in Stresa

• All rooms en-suite • Excursions • Ride on the centovalli Scenic railway • Cruise on Lake Maggiore • Luxury air conditioned coach travel

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Astoria Hotel Stesa �� Centrally situated in its own grounds on the lakesidepromenade. All bedrooms have a balcony and air conditioning. Spacious public areas,lake view restaurant, bar, lift, outdoor swimming pool

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Norway, Denmark & The Western Fjord Highlightsincluding Norway in anutshellItineraryDay 1: A morning departure from Cumbria as we head south via the A1 to Harwich andthe DFDS cruise-ferry service to Esbjerg, on Denmark’s west coast. We Depart Harwichat 17.45. An outside cabin with 2 lower beds is included, An optional dinner andbreakfast meal package is available.Day 2:We continue cruising through the morning arriving in Esbjerg on the Danishcoast at 13.00, We disembark and drive from Esbjerg through the Danish countrysideto Århus, in east Jutland for an 1 night stay at the Scandic Plaza Hotel dinner in the hotel.Day 3: Depart Århus after breakfast and travel through North Jutland, to arrive inHirtshals for the Color Line fast-craft ferry service to Kristiansand, on Norway’s southcoast. We have reserved seating on this 3 hour crossing. On arrival in Norway we headacross Southern Norway to Stavanger and an overnight stay at the Park Inn byRadisson. Dinner on our arrival at the Hotel.Day 4: Following breakfast we travel along the wonderful west coast of Norway acrossthe new bridges and tunnels connecting the islands to Mortavika. Here we join the ferrycrossing to Arsvågen across the Skudenesfjord, On arrival in Arsvågen continue north,The whole coastal route runs through a scenic cultural landscape of open sea, rockycoasts and it ends with a ferry crossing from Sandvikvågen to Halhjem. This relaxingfjord ferry cruise of just under an hour provides fantastic views sailing between theislands of Austevoll and Tysnes. On arrival in Halhjem proceed to the outskirts of Bergenand from here it is then only a short drive to the lakeside town of Voss, and our hotelthe Fleischers our base for the next 3 nights.Day 5: The Norway in a Nutshell railway excursion is one of Norway’s highlights. Boardthe train in Voss and travel to Myrdal. Change trains for the journey to Flåm – this is aspectacular descent with unforgettable views of mountains and waterfalls. The traintravels at a slow pace and there are many excellent photo opportunities. At Flåm sometime at leisure before boarding the fjord cruiser to Gudvangen, sailing down the narrowNæroyfjord with steep cliffs rising on both sides of the boat. At Gudvangen meet yourcoach for the return drive to Voss, climbing up for a stop at the famous Stalheimviewpoint en-route. Dinner at the hotel on our return.Day 6: Full day Sognefjord Circular tour, we travel over the Vik Mountains to thesmall town of Vik, we stop at the Hopperstad Stave Church and then on to Vangsnes forthe short ferry ride to Hella. From Hella travel to Leikanger. On to Sogndal with anincluded visit to the Sogn Folk Museum before continuing on to Mannheller for the shortsailing to Fodnes. We return to Voss via the tunnel between Laerdal and Aurland (at24.5km the longest road tunnel in the World). Dinner in the Hotel.

Day 7: Voss to Kristiansand, this long but very scenic journey includes a variety oflandscapes, we cross the Hardangerfjord by ferry before traveling over the HaukelifjellHigh Mountain Pass descending into the Telemark Region of Norway and then throughthe beautiful Setesdal Valley before arriving into Kristiansand in the early evening.Dinner and overnight at the Quality hotel, Kristiansand.Day 8: After an early breakfast we join the Color line fast ferry to Denmark, we againhave reserved seats before disembarking in Hirtshals and onward to Esbjerg for theovernight DFDS sailing to Harwich. Lower berth outside cabin included. Enjoy theentertainment on board as we sail across the North Sea.Day 9:We are due to arrive Harwich at midday and then travel home to Cumbria.

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9 days

£999pp



Supplements Single room and cabin £280 • Meal package on Ferry £79 • Insurance £39

PRICE INCLUDES

• Return overnight ferry crossing • Lower Berth Outside Cabin • 6 nights dinnerbed & breakfast • All rooms en-suite • Excursions • All internal ferry crossings • Norway in a Nutshell tour by train and boat • Entrance to Sogn folk museum


HHOOTTEELL

Fleischers Hotel Voss �� A lovely traditional family run hotel situated acouple of minutes walk from the center of Voss. All rooms en-suite, bar, restaurant,indoor swimming pool, lift.

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Switzerland – Davos & the Bernina ExpressItineraryDay 1: Leaving Cumbria we head to York for Lunch and time at leisure beforecontinuing onto Hull and the overnight sailing to Rotterdam.Day 2: From Rotterdam we travel through Holland to the German border and then ontoAhrweiler, a charming town set within medieval walls for lunch. We then continue ontoKarlsruhe and the Queens hotel for an overnight stay. Dinner included.Day 3:We travel via Ulm to Lindau on the shores of lake Constance where we havetime for lunch before crossing the border into Austria and on past Vaduz the capital ofLiechtenstein to Davos and our hotel the Central Sport Hotel.Day 4: Day at leisure in Davos, your included Davos card allows unlimited use of thelocal transport, we suggest a trip on the Schwarzalp Mountain railway for lunch in thepanoramic restaurant. Dinner in the hotel.Day 5: A wonderful day as we board the Bernina express railway for the journey toTirano in Italy, see lakes and glaciers, pass through a series of loops and tunnels as youenjoy magnificent scenery. Following some free time in Tirano, we have the returnjourney to Davos, a different perspective on the awesome scenery from our coachwindow. Dinner in the hotel.Day 6: Morning visit to St Moritz, this elegant and famous resort lies in the middle of alake dotted landscape, time at leisure for lunch before returning to Davos mid afternoon.Day 7: Today we visit Klosters favourite winter holiday destinationof the Royal family before heading to the historic town of Churand some time at leisure to explore the cobbled streets, secretcourtyards and cathedral. Dinner on our return to Davos.Day 8:We leave our hosts at the cental sporthotel and head tothe magnificent Rhine falls at Schaufhausen, time for lunchbefore continuing onto Karlsruhe and our overnight hotel theQueens .Dinner in the hotel.Day 9:We return to Rotterdam and the overnight sailing to Hull.Day 10: Hull to Cumbria, arriving home early afternoon.

10 days

£869pp

Mayrhofen, Boats and Trainsof the Austrian TyrolItineraryDay 1: Travelling from Cumbria via a lunch stop in Harrogate we join the P&O overnightsailing from Hull to Rotterdam. Day 2: From Rotterdam our Journey takes us via Venlo and onto Bonn the formercapital of West Germany on the banks of the Rhine, where we have time for lunch. Wecontinue south to Karlsruhe and our overnight hotel the Queens. Dinner in the hotel.Day 3:We leave Karlsruhe and head to Augsburg, Germanys third oldest city, time forlunch before passing Munich on our way to the Austrian border. From here we onlyhave a short drive to Mayrhofen and our hotel the Neue Post. Dinner in the hotel.Day 4: This morning we have a guided walk around the chic mountain resort ofMayrhofen, afternoon at leisure. Dinner in the hotel.Day 5: Today we head to Innsbruck, capital of the Tyrol, we have a guided tour in themorning, see the golden roof, the Imperial palace and historic old town. Afternoon toexplore at leisure before returning to Mayrhofen for dinner.Day 6: This morning we head over the Gerlos Pass to the spectacular Krimmlwaterfalls, the highest in Europe, time at the vistor centre before continuing on to LakeZell for an included boat trip on this stunning Lake. We return to Mayrhofen for dinner.Day 7: Boats and trains today, firstly we visit Jenbach, where we join the originalAchenseebahn cog railway. Dating back to 1889. The train winds its way up to LakeAchen. We then join the short boat cruise from Seespitz to Pertisau, free time to enjoylunch. On our return we stop at Fuegen, where we will complete our journey toMayrhofen on board the Ziller valley steam railway. Dinner in the hotel.Day 8:We leave our hosts at the Neue Post for the Journey back to Karlsruhe,stopping off en route in the city of Ulm for lunch. Dinner at the Queens hotel tonight.Day 9: Our journey continues north with a stop in the Rhine Valley at Boppard for lunchbefore reaching Rotterdam and the overnight sailing to Hull.Day 10: From Hull we return to Cumbria, arriving home early afternoon.

10 days

£789pp


3rd August 10 days £789 pp

Supplements Single room & cabin £99 • Inside lower berth cabin £16 • Outsidelower berth cabin £30 • Meal package on the ferry £46 • Travel insurance £40

PRICE INCLUDES

• Return overnight ferry crossing • 2 berth en suite cabin • 2 overnight stops inGermany dinner bed & breakfast • 5 nights dinner bed & breakfast in Mayrhofen

• All rooms en-suite • Excursions • Guided tour of Innsbruck • Boat trip on lake Zell • Ride on the Achensee cog railway • Boat trip on lake Achen

• Ride on the Ziller valley steam railway • Luxury air conditioned coach travel

HHOOTTEELL

Neue Post Hotel Mayrhofen �� Situated in the centre of mayrhofen, thisfamily run 4 star hotel is decorated in traditional tyrolean style, with a lounge, barrestaurant and lift. Indoor swimming pool.


21st July 10 days £869 pp

Supplements Single room & cabin £156 • Inside Lower berth Cabin £16 • OutsideLower berth cabin £30 • Meal package on the ferry £46 • Travel insurance £40

PRICE INCLUDES

• Return overnight ferry crossing • 2 berth en suite cabin • 2 overnight stops in Germany dinner bed & breakfast • 5 nights dinner bed & breakfast in davos

• All rooms en-suite • Excursions • Davos card for free local transport • Single journey on the Bernina Express • Luxury air conditioned coach travel

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Davos Sporthotel �� An elegant 4 star hotel in the centre of Davos Platz, all the spacious rooms are en-suite with balcony. Bar, restaurant, indoor pool, lift.


Lake Garda, Verona & The DolomitesItineraryDay 1: Cumbria to Hull, via York with some time at leisure before joining the overnightsailing to Rotterdam.Day 2:We travel from Rotterdam through Holland via Venlo to Germany for a lunchstop in the Bonn area before heading to Karlsruhe for our overnight stay at the QueensHotel. Dinner in the hotel.Day 3: A scenic journey today as we travel through Switzerland via Lucerne and the Gottard tunnel into Italy and Lake Garda, arriving at our hotel, The Sole in Riva, in time for dinner.Day 4: A day at leisure to relax, sit on the hotel’s lakefront terrace and watch the worldgo by or explore the pretty historic centre of Riva.Day 5: A full day scenic drive today as we head south to Sirmione through some lovelyItalian villages and lakeside towns, time for lunch before joining a boat for an includedcruise to Garda town, to appreciate the beauty of the area. Dinner in the hotel.Day 6: A full day tour of the Dolomites, some magnificent scenery and the cathedralcity of Trentino are today’s highlights. We return to the hotel Sole for dinner.Day 7: Today we visit Verona, one of Italy’s most beautiful cities, famous for its opera,Roman Amphitheatre and the fictitious home of Romeo and Juliet. We include a guided tour before some time at leisure. We return to Riva for a farewell dinner at theHotel Sole.Day 8:We leave Garda and commence our journey home through Northern Italy, overthe Brenner Pass into Austria and past Innsbruck on our way back to Germany and ourovernight at the Queens Hotel, Karlsruhe. Dinner in the hotel.Day 9:We travel north with a stop for lunch in the Rhine Valley area before arriving inRotterdam to join the overnight P&O sailing to Hull.Day 10: Arriving back to the UK, we return home to Cumbria.

10 days

£749pp

Stunning St. Anton – The Cows Come HomeItineraryDay 1: Cumbria to Hull via York, to join the P&O cruise ferry to Rotterdam, enjoy thefacilities on board and relax in your en-suite cabin.Day 2:We leave Rotterdam and travel via the Rhine Valley, time for lunch en-route toKaiserlautern and our overnight hotel, the Novotel. Dinner in the hotel.Day 3: A leisurely day as we travel via Ulm to Bregenz on the southern shoreline ofLake Constance. Time at leisure in the oldest city on the lake before completing ourjourney to St. Anton and the hotel Arlberg. Dinner in the hotel tonight.Day 4: A day at leisure in St.Anton. Explore the many shops and cafes in the town andin the afternoon why not take a cable car ride to enjoy the stunning scenery.Day 5: Today we travel over the Fern Pass to Fussen and a visit to HohenschwangauCastle, one of the fairytale castles built by King Ludwig II. We return to St. Anton for dinner.Day 6:We travel along the Inn Valley to the capital of the Tyrol, Innsbruck, we have aguided city tour before some time at leisure for lunch and sightseeing. On our way backto St. Anton we drive via Wattens, home to the famous Swarovski Crystal exhibition, seethe worlds biggest crystal and some breathtaking pieces. Dinner at the Arlberg Hotel.Day 7: Today you can join in with the Austrian tradition of the Almabtrieb, the driving ofthe cattle down from the alpine pastures to their winter homes. The cows are decoratedwith ribbons and sequins and the whole town comes out to celebrate. Farewell dinnerat the Hotel Arlberg.Day 8:We leave St. Anton to commence our journey home, travelling via Ulm for lunch,to our overnight hotel, The Novotel at Kaiserlautern. Dinner in the hotel.Day 9:We leave Kaiserlautern and head north to Rotterdam, lunch stop in the RhineValley area en-route. Relax and enjoy the facilities on board the P&O overnight crossingto Hull.Day 10: On arrival in Hull we complete the journey to Cumbria.

10 days

£649pp



Supplements • Single room & cabin £90 • Inside lower berth cabins £16 • Outsidelower berth cabins £30 • Meal package on the ferry £46 • Travel insurance £40

PRICE INCLUDES

• Return overnight ferry crossing • 2 Berth en-suite cabin • 2 Overnight stops inGermany, dinner, bed & breakfast • 5 Nights dinner bed & breakfast in St. Anton • All rooms en-suite • Excursions • Guided tour of Innsbruck • Visit to Swarovski World Exhibition • Visit to Hohenschwangau Castle


HHOOTTEELL

Hotel Arlberg, St Anton �� Family run 4 star hotel centrally situated in St.Anton. The hotel’s restaurant is renowned for its home cooked food and great service.All rooms en-suite and the majority have a balcony. Lift, indoor swimming pool.


24th August 10 days £749 pp

Supplements • Single room & cabin £175 • Inside lower berth cabin £16 • Outsidelower bberk cabin £30 • Meal package on ferry £46 • Travel Insurance £40

PRICE INCLUDES

• Return overnight ferry crossing • 2 Berth inside cabin • 2 Overnight stays in Germany dinner, bed & breakfast • 5 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast in

Riva Del Garda • All rooms en-suite • Excursions • Boat cruise on Lake Garda • Guided tour of Verona • Air conditioned coach travel

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Sole Hotel, Riva Del Garda �� This 4 star hotel occupies an enviableposition, right on the lakefront and next to the main square in the lovely town of RivaDel Garda. Elegant lake view restaurant, comfortable public rooms and popular bar. All rooms en-suite with satellite TV and air conditioning. Lift.

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The Tuscan Coast, Portofino& The Cinque TerreItineraryDay 1: A morning departure from Cumbria as we travel via York to Hull and theovernight sailing to Rotterdam.Day 2:We head south through Holland into Germany and time for lunch in the lovelyold city of Bonn. We continue to Kaiserlautern for dinner and overnight at the Novotel.Day 3: A scenic journey today as we travel south past Frieburg into Switzerland and onvia Lucerne to the Italian Border and then our overnight on the shores of LakeMaggiore. Dinner at the Astoria Hotel.Day 4:We travel south through Northern Italy past Alessandria to the coast at Genoaand then onto Viareggio and our hotel the Palace.Day 5: Day at leisure to explore Viareggio with its long beachside promenade.Day 6: A full day visiting the two most stylish resorts on the Tuscan coast, first to theattractive palm tree lined resort of Santa Margherita, after time at leisure we take a boattrip into the famous resort of Portofino.Day 7: Today we are joined by our guide for the visit to the Cinque Terre, These quaintand wonderful scenic villages can only be visited by boat or train due to their locationon the rugged coastline. Explore Riomaggiore on foot before taking the local train toMonterosso, time for lunch before joining the local ferry for some fabulous coastal views.Day 8: Morning visit to Lucca a magnificent medieval walled town, we then head into the Tuscan Hills for a traditional Italian lunch with wine. We return to Viareggio late afternoon.Day 9:We begin our journey home, travelling via Milan to our overnight hotel the Milane Speranza on Lake Maggiore. Dinner in the Hotel.Day 10:We head north through Switzerland to our overnight Hotel, The Novotel atKaiserlautern. Dinner in the Hotel.Day 11:We travel via the Rhine Valley to Rotterdam and our overnight sailing to Hull.Day 12: Hull to Cumbria, arriving home early afternoon.

12 days

£899pp

Boppard & the Rhine RiverLights CruiseItineraryDay 1:We depart Cumbria for our journey via Harrogate to Hull and the overnightsailing to Rotterdam. Day 2:We depart Rotterdam and travel through Holland to the delightful town ofValkenburg where we stop for lunch, before continuing onto Boppard and our hotel theBellevue. Dinner in the hotel.Day 3: Morning at leisure in Boppard. Late Lunch in the hotel before the highlight ofour tour, we join a boat at 5 pm for a cruise north to Oberwessel, musical entertainmenton board, we disembark and have chance to visit the Autumn Golden Wine Festival,wander around the stalls and sample some of the many local foods and wines. Werejoin our boat for the return Journey to Boppard, stopping en route to watch thefantastic fireworks display, the Rhine River Lights.Day 4: Today we begin with a scenic drive along the beautiful Moselle Valley to thehistoric town of Cochem. We return to our hotel via Koblenz the meeting point of theMoselle and Rhine Rivers. Dinner in the hotel.Day 5: Our excursion first visits Rudesheim, home to some of the regions finestwineries and the famous Drosselgasse,After lunch we continue onto Wiesbadenwith its magnificent architecture andpalace square. Dinner in the hotel.Day 6:We leave our hosts at theBellevue hotel and head north stoppingoff for lunch in the cathedral city ofCologne, before reaching Rotterdam andthe overnight sailing to Hull.Day 7: Once through customs in Hullwe head north to Cumbria arriving homeearly afternoon.

7 days

£559pp



Supplements Single room & cabin £79 • Inside lower berth cabin £16 • Outsidelower berth Cabin £30 • Meal package on the ferry £46 • Travel Insurance £37

PRICE INCLUDES

• Return overnight ferry crossing • Two berth en-suite cabin • 4 nights dinner bed & breakfast in Boppard • All rooms en suite

• Excursions • Rhine cruise including the Rhine River Lights Fireworks display • Luxury air conditioned coach travel

HHOOTTEELL

Bellevue Hotel Boppard �� Stylish 4 star hotel situated on the mainriverside promenade. Bar, riverview restaurant, indoor swimming pool lift.



Supplements• Single Room & cabin £125 • Inside Lower berth Cabin £16 • Outsidelower berth Cabin £30 • Meal package on the ferry £46 • Travel Insurance £42

PRICE INCLUDES

• Return overnight Ferry crossing • 2 berth en suite cabin • 4 overnight staysDinner Bed & Breakfast • 5 nights Dinner Bed & Breakfast in Viareggio

• All rooms en-suite • Excursions • Boat trip to Portofino • Guide for the Cinque Terre • 1 traditional Italian lunch with wine


HHOOTTEELL

The Palace Hotel Viareggio �� A stylish hotel situated on the Promenade.All bedrooms are air conditioned and furnished in traditional style. Bar, restaurant,lounge and rooftop terrace with stunning views. Lift.


Delightful Donegal & The Giants CausewayItineraryDay 1: A morning departure from Cumbria as we head through southwest Scotland onour way to Cairnryan and the afternoon sailing to Belfast. On arrival in Belfast we travelnorth to our overnight hotel, the Ballygally Castle. Dinner at the hotel.Day 2: After breakfast we leave the Ballygally Castle and head along the CausewayCoastal Route, one of the most scenic drives in Ireland, to visit the Giants Causeway,according to legend a path across to Scotland laid by the giant Finn MacCool so hecould visit his lady love. In the afternoon we visit Derry, a magnificent walled city. Weleave Derry late afternoon for the short drive to Donegal and our hotel, the Mill Park.Dinner at the hotel.Day 3: Today we have a full day tour through the jewel of County Donegal, theGlenveagh National Park, calling at the Visitor Centre with its castle and gardens thenon to Dungloe and Dunleny situated at the foot of Mount Errigal. Dinner on our returnto the Mill Park.Day 4: Day at leisure in Donegal chance to visit the castle, abbey or Magee’s, thehome of hand woven Donegal tweeds alternatively take a cruise around Donegal Bay.Dinner at the Mill Park.Day 5: This morning we pass through Killybegg, one of Ireland’s busiest fishing portson our way to the folk village at Glencolmcille, which shows life in Donegal through theages. We return to Donegal for a farewell dinner at the Mill Park Hotel.Day 6: After breakfast we leave Donegal and travel south to admire the Great Lakes,which dominate the County Fermanagh, landscape. We visit Belleek home to Ireland’soldest pottery before travelling along the shores of Lough Erne to Omagh. Our journeythen takes us through Cookstown and Lough Neagh to Belfast and our overnight hotel,the Stormont. Dinner in the hotel.Day 7: After a leisurely breakfast we head to Belfast port and the lunchtime sailing toCairnryan and journey back to Cumbria and we are due home early evening.

7 days

£529pp

Killarney, the Ring of Kerry& South West IrelandItineraryDay 1:We depart Cumbria early morning for the journey south via Chester and then on through North Wales to Holyhead and the afternoon sailing to Dublin, On arrival wehead to our overnight hotel the Brennan Green Isle hotel at Newlands Cross. Dinner inthe hotel.Day 2: After breakfast we have a leisurely journey across the central plains of Ireland Arriving in Killarney late afternoon at the Killarney Towers Hotel. Dinner in thehotel tonight.Day 3: A full day tour to Tralee and the Dingle Peninsula, an area of beauty that wasused in the film “Ryans Daughter. Dinner on our return to Killarney.Day 4: Day at leisure in Killarney. Dinner in the hotel.Day 5: Full day guided tour of the spectacular coastline that makes up the famous Ringof Kerry, a 100 mile journey along some of the most rugged and awe inspiring sceneryof the Atlantic Coast. Diner in the Hotel Tonight.Day 6: Morning visit to Muckross House, a 19th century mansion house set against thebeauty of the Killarney National Park, final afternoon at leisure or join us on an includedlake cruise and a ride on the famous jaunting cars. Farewell Dinner at the KillarneyTowers Hotel.Day 7:We return to Dublin via Casheland the rock, for an overnight stay at theWoodlands Court Hotel Bray. Dinner inthe Hotel.Day 8: Following breakfast we leave ourhosts and travel north to Larne and thelunchtime sailing to Cairnryan, thenhomeward to Cumbria, arriving homeearly evening.

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£595pp




Supplements Single room £108 • Insurance £37

PRICE INCLUDES

• 6 nights bed & full Irish breakfast • 3 course table d’hote dinner each night • All rooms en-suite • Excursions as listed • Visit to the Giants Causeway • Visit to Glenveagh National Park Centre • Visit to the Donegal Folk Village

• Visit to Beleek Pottery • Return ferry crossing • Air conditioned coach travel

HHOOTTEELL

Mill Park Hotel �� A lovely 4 star hotel just ten minutes walk from the towncentre. All rooms en-suite with hospitality tray. Restaurant and bar. Indoor leisurecentre with swimming pool.

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PRICE INCLUDES

• 2 overnight stops dinner bed & Breakfast • 5 nights in Killarney dinner bed &breakfast • All rooms en-suite • Excursions • Guided tour of the Ring of Kerry

• Included visit to Muckross House • Killarney Lake Cruise • Ride on a Jaunting Car • Return ferry crossing • Luxury air conditioned coach travel

HHOOTTEELL

The Killarney Towers Hotel �� A very popular 4 star hotel in the centre ofKillarney. All rooms en-suite with hospitality tray and satelitte TV, bar, restaurant,indoor swimming pool, lift. Regular entertainment.

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Fabulous FermanaghLakelandsItineraryDay 1:We leave Cumbria in the morning for our journey north via Dumfries toCairnryan and the afternoon sailing to Larne. From Larne we head to CountyFermanagh, Ireland’s Lakeland country, past Enneskillen to Killadeas and the ManorHouse Resort, our base for the next four nights. Dinner in the hotel.Day 2: Following breakfast we drive via the north shore of Lough Erne to Belleek, homeof the famous pottery. We continue to Bundoran and then on to Drumcliffe, whereIreland’s famous poet WB Yeats is buried. We return to the hotel via the Glencar Valley.Dinner at the Manor House.Day 3: Morning at leisure, in the afternoon we visit the award winning Ulster AmericanFolk Park, which brings to life the powerful story of the Irish people who left thethatched cottages of Ulster to travel to North America in search of a better life. Tonightwe have the highlight of the tour, a two hour sunset dinner cruise, to explore beautifulLough Erne on board the “Lady of the Lake”, the hotels own private river cruiser.Day 4: Morning in Enniskillen, built on anatural island that splits upper and lowerLough Erne. Visit the 16th centurycastle, home to the Royal Fusiliers, orthe restored butter market. After lunchwe visit Florence Court, one of Irelandsgreatest 18th century houses set in ahistoric landscaped park. Dinner in the hotel.Day 5: After breakfast we retrace oursteps to Larne for the lunchtime sailingto Cairnryan, and home to Cumbria.

5 days

£389pp

Castles and Gardens of The Scottish BordersItineraryDay 1: A morning departure as we travel north via Moffatt and Biggar to DawyckBotanic Gardens, one of the world’s finest arboreta, which offers contrasting treasuresthroughout the seasons. From here we only have a short drive to our hotel, The BaronyCastle at PeeblesDay 2: After a leisurely breakfast we have a guided tour of the historic Barony Castlehotel and grounds before visiting Traquair House, Scotlands oldest inhabited house,dating back to 1107, originally a hunting lodge for the kings and queens of Scotland,now a unique piece of living history. Dinner on our return to Barony Castle Hotel.Day 3: Today we first visit Galashiels on our way to Floors Castle and Gardens, home tothe Duke of Roxburghe. Floors is Scotland’s largest inhabited castle and contains manyfine paintings and antiques from around the world. We return to Peebles via the bordertowns of Kelso and Melrose. Dinner in the hotel tonight.Day 4: Today we visit Edinburgh,Scotland’s capital with its wealth ofattractions including Holyrood Palace,Royal Yacht Britannia, Edinburgh Castle,Princes Street, the Royal Mile and much more. Dinner on our return toBarony Castle.Day 5: Today we leave our hosts atBarony Castle Hotel and travel throughthe rugged border country on our way toDrumlanrigg Castle Estate. Time to visitthe castle and 40 acres of gardensbefore continuing home to Cumbria,arriving back early evening.

5 days

£329pp


2nd June 5 days £389 pp

1st September 5 days £389 pp


PRICE INCLUDES

• 4 nights bed & Irish breakfast • 3 nights dinner in the hotel • 1 sunset eveningcruise including dinner on the boat • Admission to Beleek Pottery • Admission to Ulster American Folk Park • Admission to Florence Court • All rooms en-suite

• Excursions • Return ferry crossing • Air conditioned coach travel

HHOOTTEELL

Manor House Resort Hotel �� Set on the shores of lower Lough Erne, this19th century manor house offers luxury accommodation. All rooms en-suite withhospitality tray, Lough view restaurant, bar, indoor leisure centre with pool, lift to most floors.



28th July 5 days £329 pp

Supplements Single room £nil • Insurance £23

PRICE INCLUDES

• 4 Nights bed & breakfast • 3 Course dinner each night • All rooms en-suite • Admission to Dawyck Botanic Gardens • Admission to Traquair House

• Admission to Floors Castle • Admission to Drumlanrigg Castle • Excursions as listed • Air conditioned coach travel

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Barony Castle Hotel Peebles �� Set in 25 acres of gardens, the impressivestone façade of the Barony Castle gives way to a modern hotel. Lift, bar, restaurantand indoor leisure centre with swimming pool.


The Orkney Islands –A World ApartItineraryDay 1:We depart Cumbria in the morning and travel north via Stirling and Perth toInverness, lunch and coffee stops en-route. From Inverness we head to the StrathpefferHotel & Spa for our overnight stay on a dinner, bed & breakfast basis.Day 2: After breakfast we join the coach for the scenic drive along the A9 to Scrabsterbefore joining the lunchtime sailing to Stromness. After our arrival on Orkney we have ashort transfer to the Stromness hotel, our base for the next four nights. Dinner in the hotel.Day 3: A full day tour today of the western mainland an area which includes prehistoricsites like Scara Brae, tranquil agricultural landscape and dramatic coastal scenery. Wereturn to Stromness for dinner.Day 4: Morning visit to Kirkwall. Time at leisure to explore Kirkwall and its 12th centurycathedral. Afternoon free in Stromness. Dinner at the hotel.Day 5: A full day guided tour of the eastern mainland including Scapa Flow, theChurchill Barriers and the famous Italian Chapel. We return to Stromness and ourfarewell dinner in the hotel.Day 6: After an early breakfast we leave our hosts on Orkney and return via the 0700ferry to Scrabster and then home to Cumbria (comfort stops en-route) and we are dueto arrive home late evening.

6 days

£575pp

Outer Hebrides “Castaway” TourItineraryDay 1: A morning departure from Cumbria as we travel north via Glasgow to LochLomond and then through enchanting Glencoe to Fort William before heading over theSkye Road bridge and our overnight stay at the Dunollie Hotel on the Isle of Skye.Dinner in the hotel.Day 2: After breakfast we have a full day tour of the Isle of Skye, time for lunch in Portreebefore heading to Uig on the north of the island and the late afternoon sailing toLochmaddy on North Uist. We then head direct to the Dark Island Hotel on Benbecula, ourbase for the next two nights. Late dinner served on arrival at the hotel.Day 3: Full day tour today of North & South Uist, returning to the Dark Island hotel for dinner.Day 4: After a leisurely morning we head to Bernaray and the sailing to the Isle ofHarris. We continue on to Lewis and the Caladh hotel in Stornaway, our base for thenext two nights.Day 5: A full day tour of the Isle of Lewis including Duncarloway Broch and theStanding Stones of Callanish. Dinner at the hotel.Day 6: Morning at leisure in Stornoway before our afternoon sailing back to themainland at Ullapool, we then head to via Inverness to Newtonmore and our overnightstay at the Highlander hotel.Day 7: After a final breakfast we begin our return journey to Cumbria, lunch and coffeestops en-route, arriving back late afternoon.

7 days

£599pp

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PRICE INCLUDES

• 5 nights bed & full breakfast • 3 course table d’hote dinner each night• All rooms en-suite • Excursions as listed • Guided tour of eastern mainland

Return ferry crossing • Air conditioned coach travel

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Stromness Hotel �� A 3 star family run hotel situated in the heart of Stromness,overlooking the harbour. All rooms en-suite, restaurant, two bars and a lift.




PRICE INCLUDES

• 6 nights bed & full Scottish breakfast • 3 course choice of menu dinner eachnight • All rooms en-suite • Ferry crossings • Admission to Standing • Stones of Callanish • Air conditioned coach travel • Excursions

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All hotels offer a true Scottish welcome, all rooms en-suite with hospitality tray. No lift but ground floor rooms available.

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Romantic Highland RailwaysItineraryDay 1:We depart Cumbria and travel north via Moffatt, Stirling and Perth on our way toKingussie and our hotel, The Duke of Gordon. Dinner in the hotel.Day 2: Today we head via Loch Laggan and Spean Bridge to Fort Willaim. Here ½ thecoach join the famous Jacobite steam train for the journey to Mallaig, one of Europe’smost popular rail journeys, the remainder travel via the coach on the spectacular roadto the Isles. After some free time in Mallaig, we return to Fort William, ½ by train, ½ bycoach, allowing all passengers to experience these two very different routes. Dinner onour return to Kingussie.Day 3: After breakfast we travel by coach to the Kyle of Lochalsh and a short visit tothe Isle of Skye. Following lunch we join the Kyle Line train for the return to Inverness,described by Michael Palin as ‘one of the most beautiful rail journeys in the world’. Ourcoach will meet the group at Inverness station for the return to the Duke of GordonHotel and tonight’s evening meal.Day 4: Morning visit to Aviemore, with some free time before we board the Aviemore toBroomhill Steam Railway, used in the hit TV series Monarch of the Glen. From Broomhillwe head into Speyside and a visit to the Glenfiddich Distillery, with a guided tour and a‘wee dram’. Dinner on our return to the hotel.Day 5: After breakfast we travel southover the Pass of Drumochter to LochTummel and Queens View, one of themost photographed views in Scotland.Some time at leisure for lunch inPitlochry before returning to Kingussievia Killiecrankie and Blair Atholl. Farewelldinner in the hotel.Day 6:We leave our hosts at the Dukeof Gordon for the return journey home toCumbria, arriving back early evening.

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£439pp

Magical Scottish Waterways ItineraryDay 1: A morning departure from Cumbria as we head north via Moffatt and Glasgowto Balloch, where we have some free time before joining a 1-hour cruise on LochLomond. Following our cruise we only have a short drive to Drymen and our hotel, theBuchanan Arms. Dinner in the hotel.Day 2: Today after breakfast we travel to Stirling for some free time before continuingon to Callender in the heart of the Trossachs for lunch. In the afternoon we visit LochKatrine where we have an included trip on the 100-year-old steam ship, Sir WalterScott. Dinner on our return to Drymen.Day 3: Following breakfast we head to Falkirk where we experience the Falkirk Wheel,the world’s only rotating boat lift that joins the Clyde and Union Canals, replacing theoriginal 11 locks. After lunch we continue to South Queensferry and an included cruiseunder the famous Forth bridges and out towards Incholm Island. We return to Drymenfor dinner.Day 4: A spectacular five lochs tour today, firstly via Loch Lomond to Arrochar withLoch Long and its mountain backdrop, before continuing along the shores of Loch Fyne,Loch Eck and famous Holy Loch to Dunoon. After lunch we join the ferry sailing toGourock and travel along the Firth of Clyde on our way back to Drymen. Dinner at theBuchanan Arms.Day 5:We leave Drymen and return home via Glasgow, where we have the opportunityto visit the new Riverside Museum, detailing Glasgow’s important role in transport andtechnology. We are due home late afternoon.

5 days

£339pp






PRICE INCLUDES

• 5 nights bed & Scottish breakfast • 3 course dinner each night • All rooms en-suite • Excursions • Single journey on the Jacobite Steam Train

• Single journey on the Kyle Line • Single journey on the Strathspey Steam Railway • Tour of Glenfiddich Distillery • Entertainment


HHOOTTEELL

Duke Of Gordon Hotel �� Very popular Scottish hotel, situated in the highlandvillage of Kingussie, all rooms en-suite, restaurant, bar, lounge with regularentertainment, lift to most floors.




Supplements Single room £60 • insurance £23

PRICE INCLUDES

• 4 nights bed & Scottish breakfast • 3 course dinner each night • All rooms en-suite • Excursions • Cruise on Loch Lomond • Cruise on Loch Katrine • Entry to Falkirk Wheel and boat lift

• Cruise on the Maid of the Forth • Ferry from Dunoon to Gourock • Entertainment • Air conditioned coach travel

HHOOTTEELL

Buchanan Arms Hotel �� Lovely traditional Scottish hotel situated in theconservation village of Drymen. All rooms en-suite, restaurant, bar, indoor leisurecentre with pool. No lift but ground floor rooms available.


5 days

£349pp

6 days

£485pp

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Argyll Highlands, Dunoon & the Isle of ButeItineraryDay 1: A morning journey north via Moffatt and Glasgow to Loch Lomond, Time atleisure for lunch before travelling to Tarbert then on through the Argyll forest park,arriving at our resort of Dunoon and the Royal Marine Hotel. Dinner in the hotel.Day 2: Following breakfast today we head past Loch Awe to the fascinating “hollowmountain” an underground power station that is one of the hidden wonders of theScottish Highlands, a guided tour is included. On then to Inveraray Castle where wehave lunch in the castles old kitchens, afternoon to explore the castle grounds beforereturning to Dunoon. Dinner in the hotel.Day 3:We leave Dunoon by ferry and head to Gourock before travelling along theAyrshire coast to Wemyss Bay and a ferry across to the Isles of Bute, Time for lunchat leisure in the Victorian seaside resort of Rothesay, before an included visit to theImpressive Mount Stuart House, a lavish palace in 300 acres of gardens, We returnto Dunoon for dinner.Day 4: Today we travel to Tarbert on loch Lomond where we join the West HighlandLine train for a journey to Crainlarich, the track sits higher than the road givingfantastic views of the Loch and mountains. We continue onto Tyndrum for lunch beforereturning to Dunoon via the scenic GlenLochy and Arrochar. Final dinner in the hotel.Day 5: Morning at leisure in Dunoon,before joining the early afternoon ferry toGourock and on via Glasgow back toCumbria, arriving home early evening.

The Isles of Eigg, Rum and Scottish MarineWildlife CruiseItineraryDay 1: A morning departure from Cumbria as we travel north via Glasgow to LochLomond and on through ever changing scenery to Glencoe and Fort William beforetravelling along the road to the Isles, arriving at our hotel, The West Highland in Mallaig,where we stay for the next 3 nights. Dinner in the hotel.Day 2: Following breakfast we travel to Arisaig and the 11.00am sailing to theHebridean Isles of Eigg and Rum. We have a short stop on Eigg, followed by two hourson Rum. A wide variety of sea and bird life can be spotted on this cruise and it is not unusual to take a detour to view Minke whales or dolphins. Dinner in the hotel.Day 3: Today we travel by train from Mallaig to Fort William along the scenic WestHighland line. Free time in Fort William before returning to Mallaig by train.Day 4:We leave Mallaig to join the morning sailing to the Isle of Skye, travellingthrough Skye and over the bridge to the mainland. We drive through the glens of thenorth west highlands to Dundonnell on the shores of Loch Maree and a 2 night stay atthe Dundonnell hotel.Day 5: After breakfast we travel via Loch Broom to Ullapool and a 4-hour wildlife cruiseon the M.V. Summer Queen, throughout this cruise it is usual to see a variety of seabirds, porpoise, seals and other marine wildlife. Some time at leisure in Ullapool beforereturning to Dundonnell for dinner.Day 6: After breakfast we leave our hosts at the Dundonnell Hotel for the return journeyhome to Cumbria. Note: On both cruises we recommend flat shoes and warmclothing and binoculars.



2nd September 6 days £485 pp


PRICE INCLUDES

• 5 Nights bed & breakfast • 3 Course dinner each night • Cruise to Eigg and Rum • Return train journey Mallaig to Fort William

• 4 hour marine wildlife cruise • Excursions as listed • All rooms en-suite • Air conditioned coach travel

HHOOTTEELLSS

West Highland Hotel �� Situated in an elevated position above Mallaigoffering spectacular views across to the Isle of Skye. All rooms en-suite, sea viewrestaurant. No lift.

Dundonnell Hotel �� Located with views over Little Loch Broom. All rooms en-suite, bar, restaurant. No lift.





Supplements Single room £40 • Travel Insurance £23

PRICE INCLUDES

• 4 nights bed & Scottish breakfast • 3 course dinner each night • All rooms en-suite • Excursions • Guided tour of the Hollow Mountain

• Lunch at Inveraray Castle • Return sailing to Isle of Bute • Admission to Mount Stuart Palace • Single Rail Journey Tarbert

to Crainlarich • Luxury air conditioned coach travel

HHOOTTEELL

The Royal Marine Hotel Dunoon �� Lovely 3 star family run hotel inDunoon, the original building dates back to 1856, with 31 rooms in the main buildingand 10 in the adjacent lodge. All rooms en-suite, restaurant, bar and lounge. Please note no lift all rooms on 1st or 2nd floor.

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5 days

£429pp

Boats & Trains of The Highlands & IslandsItineraryDay 1: A morning departure from Cumbria as we head north via Stirling, Perth and theA9 to Carrbridge and our hotel for the next four nights. Dinner in the Carrbridge Hotel.Day 2: After breakfast we head to Inverness station, half the group will travel along theKyle line by train to Lochalsh, described by Michael Palin as one of the most scenicjourneys in the world, half will travel by coach. On arrival in Lochalsh we all join theglass bottom boat, Sea Probe Atlantis, for a cruise out under the Skye Bridge to SealIsland, a chance to see local wildlife above and below the water. After the cruise, halfthe group return to Inverness by train, half by coach, showing the contrast betweenroad and rail. Dinner at the hotel tonight.Day 3: Morning free in Inverness, the capital of the highlands, before joining a boat fora cruise on Loch Ness. We cruise to Urquhart Castle for an included visit to thisimpressive landmark before rejoining our coach and the journey back to Carrbridge.Dinner at the hotel.Day 4: This morning we head the short distance to Aviemore, before an included rideon the Cairngorm Funicular Railway, the UK’s highest mountain railway, have a bite toeat in the country’s highest restaurant,visit the shop, exhibition or take one ofthe many walks in the area. On ourreturn to Carrbridge, we stop at theSpeyside Heather Visitor Centre.Day 5:We leave our hosts at theCarrbridge Hotel and return home toCumbria, arriving back early evening.

Scottish Highland Safari & Glamis CastleItineraryDay 1:We leave Cumbria in the morning and travel north via Moffatt and Glasgow toStirling, time at leisure for lunch before continuing north to Dunkeld and our hotel theHilton. Dinner in the hotel.Day 2: After breakfast we travel the short distance to Aberfeldy to join up with ourkilted mountain safari rangers, board your 4 x 4 vehicle for the journey in comfort andsafety up onto a 250,000 acre highland estate, marvel at the breathtaking scenerybinoculars and telescope are supplied along with a wildlife fact sheet, look out forgrouse, mountain hares, red deer and golden eagles. We stop at a mountain hut for tea,coffee, shortbread and a wee dram. An included lunch is taken in one of Scotlandsoldest Inns before we head to Pitlochry for the rest of the afternoon at leisure. Dinner onour return to the Hilton.Day 3:We head north today to the Cairngorm National Park and the Highland wildlifecentre, where a Park ranger will join our coach for a guided tour, discover aboutendangered animals and scottish wildlife in their spectacular natural mountain habitat.Lunch in Aviemore before returning to Dunkeld by the ever popular Queens view at the Head of Loch Tummel. Dinner in the hotel.Day 4: Today we head to Glamis Castle,the childhood home of the Queenmother, time to explore the castle andgardens. We return to Dunkeld viaBlairgowrie Final dinner at the Hilton.Day 5: After our hearty breakfast wehead the short distance to Perth, time atleisure before continuing south, arrivinghome in Cumbria early evening.





PRICE INCLUDES

• 4 nights bed & Scottish breakfast • 3 course dinner each night • All rooms en-suite • 2½ hour guided highland safari with refreshments • Lunch at theKenmore Hotel • Guided tour of the Highland Wildlife park • Entry to Glamis

Castle & Gardens • Luxury air conditioned coach travel

HHOOTTEELL

Dunkeld House Hilton �� Luxury country house hotel situated in 280 acresof grounds. All rooms en-suite, bar, restaurant, lift, indoor swimming pool.






PRICE INCLUDES

• 4 nights bed & Scottish breakfast • 3 course dinner each night • All rooms en-suite • Excursions • Journey on the Kyle to Lochalsh train line

• Cruise on the Atlantis glass bottom boat • Cruise on Loch Ness • Entrance to Urquhart Castle • Journey on the Cairngorm Funicular Railway

• Entertainment • Air conditioned coach travel

HHOOTTEELL

Carrbridge Hotel �� 3 star family run hotel in an idyllic setting in theCairngorm village of Carrbridge. All rooms en-suite, bar, restaurant, function suite withregular live entertainment, and lift to most floors.


Llandrindod Wells, The Heart of Wales & the Brecon BeaconsItineraryDay 1:We depart Cumbria and travel south to Shrewsbury, time at leisure for lunch inthis lovely medieval Market town situated on the River Severn close to the Welsh Border.We complete our journey via Welshpool to Llandrindodd Wells and our hotel theMetropole. Dinner in the hotel.Day 2: This morning we head to Abbey Cwm Hir Hall and join the owners for a personal tour of the property which they have spent the last 10 years restoring the 52 room hallback to its gothic spleandour. Time to explore the 12 acres of beautiful gardens beforewe return to Llandridodd Wells for the afternoon at leisure in this former Spa town.Dinner in the hotel.Day 3: Today we head via the reservoirs of the Elan Valley to Devils Bridge, where wejoin the narrow gauge steam railway for the memorable trip through the Rheidol Valleyto Aberystwyth. Some free time in this Victorian seaside resort before returning throughthe Cambrian mountains to Llandrindodd Wells. Dinner in the hotel.Day 4: A full day south to the wonderfulscenery of the Brecon Beacons, callingfirst at Brecon with its medievalcathedral and narrow streets beforecontinuing to Hay on Wye which hasbecome famous for its speciality produceand book shops. Dinner in the hotel.Day 5:We leave llandrindodd Wells andhead through the Welsh Marches toLudlow, time at leisure in this interestingtown with its many Black & Whitebuildings. We return home to Cumbria,arriving home early evening.

5 days

£359pp

Llandudno, North Wales & Snowdon Mountain RailwayItineraryDay 1: A morning departure from Cumbria as we head south to Chester where we havetime for lunch and sightseeing. We leave Chester mid-afternoon for the journey along theNorth Wales coast to Llandudno and our hotel, the St Kilda. Dinner in the hotel.Day 2: Today we have a full day drive through the beautiful Snowdonia National Park.Travelling through the Conwy Valley we first visit picturesque Betws-y-Coed beforecontinuing to Blaenau Ffestiniog where we join the Ffestiniog railway for the scenicjourney to Porthmadog. We return to Llandudno via Beddgelert where three vales jointhe heart of Snowdonia, dinner in the hotel.Day 3: Free day to explore Llandudno. Dinner at the St Kilda.Day 4: Morning at leisure, in the afternoon we have an included visit to BodnantGardens, one of the most beautiful gardens in the UK covering some 80 acres ofground above the river Conwy with views across the valley to Snowdonia. We return toLlandudno for dinner.Day 5: Full day excursion calling first at Conwy, a lovely walled town with an impressivecastle before continuing to LlanfairPG, the village with the legendary long name. Wethen go on to the Isle of Anglesey and Beaumaris with its magnificent setting on ConwyBay. We return to Llandudno for dinnerDay 6: A morning visit to Caernarfon with its magnificent castle, one of Europe’sgreatest medieval fortresses. After time to explore the maze of narrow streets inCaernarfon we head off to Llanberis at the foot of Mount Snowdon where we have anincluded ride on the rack and pinion railway up to the summit of Mount Snowdon.Tonight we have a farewell dinner at the St Kilda.Day 7: Full day visit to Portmeirion the Italianate village built by Clough Williams-Ellison the coast of Snowdonia and made famous by the TV series “The Prisoner”. Dinner atthe St Kilda.Day 8:We leave our hosts at the St Kilda Hotel for the return journey home to Cumbria,lunch and coffee stops en-route and we are due back early evening.

8 days

£565pp

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PRICE INCLUDES

• 7 nights bed & full breakfast • 3 course dinner each night • All rooms en-suite • Excursions as listed • Journey on the Ffestiniog Railway

• Admission to Bodnant Gardens • Admission to Portmeirion • Journey on the Snowdon Mountain Railway • Air conditioned coach travel

• Entertainment

HHOOTTEELL

St. Kilda Hotel �� A superb family run award-winning hotel, set in a beautifulposition in the centre of the promenade. All rooms en-suite, restaurant, seafrontlounge, lift, regular entertainment.





Supplements Single room £40 • Travel insurance £23

PRICE INCLUDES

• 4 nights bed & breakfast • 3 course dinner each night • All rooms en-suite • Excursions • Guided tour of Abbey Cwm Hir Hall • Single journey on the

Rhiedol Steam Railway • Luxury air conditioned coach travel

HHOOTTEELL

The Metropole Hotel �� A family run 4 star hotel situated in the centre ofLlandrindod Wells. All rooms en-suite bar, restaurant, lift and indoor pool.

© Flickr – tony cassidy

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County Durham, Land of the Prince Bishops ItineraryDay 1:We depart Cumbria and head to Barnard Castle, after coffee in this historicmarket town we visit Bowes Museum, this magnificent French style chateau took 23 years to complete and houses a fine collection of decorative arts, with 20 galleriesover 3 floors and the famous Silver Swan. We leave late afternoon for our journey toNewton Aycliffe and the Redworth Hall Hotel, dinner in the hotel.Day 2: Morning visit to the National Railway Museum at Shildon, where we have aguided tour providing a fascinating insight into the history of the railway town of Shildonand the collection of over 100 locomotives. In the afternoon we visit Raby Castle, one ofEngland’s finest medieval castles, where every room has a story to tell and offers aninsight into the life throughout the ages. Dinner at Redworth HallDay 3: This morning we head to Durham, calling first at the university’s BotanicalGardens that have plant collections from around the world. Rest of the day free inDurham, explore the world famous cathedral, visit Durham Castle or visit one of themany museums. Dinner at Redworth Hall.Day 4: A day of contrasts as wetravel through industrial Teeside intothe North Yorkshire Moors and thenon to Whitby. Time for a fish & chiplunch in one of the many café’sbefore returning to Redworth Halland a farewell dinner.Day 5: Following a leisurelybreakfast we travel to Richmond forcoffee before heading via Leyburnand Aysgarth to Hawes in theYorkshire Dales. We leave Hawes midafternoon for the journey home,arriving back late afternoon.

5 days

£345pp

The Isle of ManItineraryDay 1: A mid-morning departure as we head to Heysham and the 14.15 Isle of ManSteam Packet sailing to Douglas (coffee stop en-route). On arrival we head direct to ourhotel the Rutland in Douglas. Dinner in the hotel this evening.Day 2:We leave Douglas after breakfast and travel south over the Fairy Bridge for amorning visit to Castletown, we then carry on to Port Erin for a visit to the CregneashFolk Village, from here we have a scenic coastal drive to Ramsey. Free time in Ramseybefore returning to Douglas via Snaefell and part of the famous TT circuit. Dinner in the hotel.Day 3: Morning at leisure in Douglas. After lunch we head to Laxey and an includedjourney on the Snaefell Mountain Railway, the only one of its kind in Britain, taking youup to the summit at over 2,000 feet. Dinner on our return to the hotel.Day 4: Today we visit the west coast town of Peel; we have an included visit to theHouse of Manannan Museum, afternoon at leisure. Other attractions include thecathedral, Peel Castle and Moores Manx Kipper Factory. Dinner in the hotel.Day 5: After an early breakfast we join 08.45 sailing back to Heysham. We are duehome late afternoon.

5 days

£409pp





PRICE INCLUDES

• 4 Nights dinner bed & breakfast • All rooms en-suite • Return ferry crossing • Excursions as listed • Admission to Cregneash Folk Village

• Admission to House of Manannan Museum • Journey on the Snaefell Mountain Railway • Air conditioned coach travel

HHOOTTEELL

The Rutland Hotel, Douglas �� Recently refurbished modern hotel, whichenjoys stunning views over Douglas Bay. All rooms en-suite with shower, restaurant,bar, lift.

Please note the hotel has steps up to the main entrance.


22nd July 5 days £345 pp

21st October 5 days £345 pp


PRICE INCLUDES

• 4 nights bed & English breakfast • 3 course dinner each night • All rooms en-suite • Excursions • Admission to Bowes Museum • Guided tour of the

National Railway Museum • Visit to Raby Castle (not October tour) • Admissionto Durham University Botanical Gardens • Air conditioned coach travel

HHOOTTEELL

Redworth Hall Hotel �� A lovely 4 star hotel with a great hall that datesback to 1744, all 143 bedrooms are individually designed and tastefully decorated.Lift, bar, restaurant, indoor leisure centre with pool.


Eastbourne and Hever CastleItineraryDay 1: An early morning departure by air conditioned executive coach sees ustravelling south to Eastbourne and our hotel the Albany. We are due to arrive at ourhotel in ample time to freshen up before our meals commence with dinner in the hotel.(Lunch and coffee stops will be made en-route).Day 2: Morning visit to the “picture postcard” village of Alfriston in the Cuckmere Valleyreturning to Eastbourne via Beachy Head, afternoon free. Dinner in the hotel.Day 3: Day at leisure in Eastbourne. Dinner at the Albany.Day 4: Today we have a full day tour to Arundel with its magnificent castle and to theseaside resort of Worthing, returning to Eastbourne for dinner in the hotel.Day 5: Full day excursion to Royal Tunbridge Wells before continuing to Hever Castle,(admission included) a romantic13th century moated castle once the childhood home ofAnne Boleyn. Dinner served on return to Albany Hotel.Day 6: Morning visit to the fashionable resort of Brighton, with its elegant Regencyarchitecture, Victorian pier and vibrant shopping. We return to Eastbourne mid-afternoon. Dinner in the hotel.Day 7: A tour of 1066 country today including Battle, Pevensey and the market town ofRye. Dinner in the hotel.Day 8: Sadly today we must leave the Albany Hotel for the return journey back toCumbria, lunch and coffee stops will be made en-route and we are due back homeearly evening.

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8 days

£485pp

Isle of WightItineraryDay 1: Our executive coach leaves from Penrith early morning for the journey south toPortsmouth (lunch and coffee stops made en-route). We will arrive in Portsmouth in timeto join the late afternoon ferry to Fishbourne, after the short crossing we only have a 20 minute drive to Shanklin and our hotel, the Queensmead, dinner in the hotel.Day 2: Morning visit to Ventnor, described by Charles Dickens as “the prettiest place Iever saw in my life” where we visit the Botanical Gardens. In the afternoon we have anincluded visit to Carisbrook Castle the key to the Isle of Wight’s security for over 900years. We return to the Queensmead for dinner.Day 3: A full day excursion today as we have a scenic drive to Alum Bay famous for itscoloured sands and views of the famous Needles. We return to Shanklin via the prettyresort of Yarmouth. Dinner at the Queensmead.Day 4: Morning visit to Newport, the island capital, for the local market in the afternoonthere will be a visit to Osborne House former home of Queen Victoria set in beautifulgrounds. We return to Shanklin for dinner. Day 5: Morning visit to the picture postcard village of Godshill with its quaint thatchedcottages. Afternoon at leisure in Shanklin with a chance to visit the Chine and OldVillage. Evening meal served in the hotel.Day 6: Day at leisure in Shanklin, dinner back in the hotel.Day 7: Morning visit to the seaside town of Ryde with its pier, sandy beaches andVictorian houses. After lunch we head to Cowes at the mouth of the River Medina withits many sailing boats and yacht clubs. Optional boat trip available. Dinner at theQueensmead.Day 8: Today after breakfast we leave the Queensmead Hotel and travel to Fishbournefor the morning ferry to Portsmouth. From Portsmouth we head north to Cumbria (lunchstop en-route) and we will arrive home early evening.

8 days

£469pp








PRICE INCLUDES

• 7 nights bed & full English breakfast • 3 course dinner each night • Admission to Carisbrook Castle • Admission to Osborne House • Admission to Ventnor Botanical Gardens • Excursions as listed

• All rooms en-suite • Entertainment • Air conditioned coach travel

HHOOTTEELL

The Queensmead Hotel �� Family run hotel. All rooms en-suite with TV andhospitality tray. Entertainment and outdoor heated swimming pool. No lift



17th AugustEastbourne Air Show)

8 days £485 pp



PRICE INCLUDES

• 7 nights bed & full English breakfast • 3 course carvery dinner each night • Admission to Hever Castle • Excursions as listed • All rooms en-suite


HHOOTTEELL

The Albany Hotel �� This popular hotel is located on the sea front. All roomsare en-suite with hospitality tray. Entertainment. Lift.

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Torquay – The English RivieraItineraryDay 1:We travel south via the M6 and M5 motorways to Torquay, stops will be madeen-route for coffee and lunch. We are due to arrive at our hotel, The Lincombe Hall lateafternoon. Dinner in the hotel.Day 2: A day at leisure in Torquay. Take the local bus down to the harbour or enjoy thehotels grounds and leisure facilities.Day 3: Morning visit to the ancient market town of Totnes. Afternoon visit to Dartmouth,the jewel of the South Hams, quaint narrow streets lead to the cobbled market squareand bustling marina. We return to Torquay for dinner.Day 4: Morning visit to the city of Exeter, visit the famous cathedral or shop in Devon’spremier city. After lunch we head to Powderham Castle (admission included) historichome of the Earl of Devon. Dinner in the hotel this evening.Day 5: A full day excursion calls first at Plymouth, famed for its maritime history andassociation with Captain Cook, the Pilgrim Fathers and Sir Francis Drake. We return toTorquay via Tavistock and the Dartmoor National Park. Dinner at Lincombe Hall.Day 6: Today we visit Exmouth; a lovely regency seaside resort situated at the meetingpoint of the river Exe and the English Channel. In the afternoon we have an includedboat trip along the river Exe plus a Devon cream tea. Dinner on our return to Torquay.Day 7: A full day at leisure in Torquay.Final dinner in the hotel. (not June tour)Day 8: Sadly after breakfast we mustleave Torquay and our hosts at theLincombe Hall for the return journey toCumbria. Coffee and lunch stops will bemade en-route and we are due to arrivehome early evening.

7/8daysfrom

£459pp

Cornish Coast, Gardens & The Eden ProjectItineraryDay 1: A morning departure from Cumbria as we travel south via the M6 and M5motorways to Cornwall (lunch and coffee stops en-route). We will arrive at theRosemundy Hotel in time for dinner.Day 2: A morning visit to St Ives, a major resort and a haven for artists with its quaintold houses and narrow streets. After lunch we continue along the coast to Pendeenwhere the village church is a copy of Iona cathedral. Dinner at the Rosemundy Day 3: A day at leisure in St. Agnes. Dinner in the hotel. Day 4: A full day visit to Penzance and St Michaels Mount, often described as the“jewel in Cornwall’s crown”. Dinner in the hotel. Day 5: A morning visit to the resort of Falmouth. In the afternoon we visit include a visitto Trebah Gardens which has a spectacular wooded ravine that drops 200ft to theHelford river and private beach. We return to St Agnes for dinner.Day 6: Today we visit the Eden Project at St Austell a magnificent global garden built ina disused clay mine. Vouchers for aCornish cream tea add to the day’sattraction. Dinner in the Rosemundy.Day 7: This morning we visit thefabulous Lost Gardens of Heligan. In theafternoon we visit the pretty fishingvillage of Mevagissey. Farewell dinnertonight in the Rosemundy Hotel.Day 8:We leave the Rosemundy Hotelafter breakfast for our return journey to Cumbria (lunch and coffee stops en-route) and we are due to arrive homeearly evening.

8 days

£559pp





PRICE INCLUDES

• 7 Nights bed & full English breakfast • 3 Course dinner each night • All rooms en-suite • Admission to Trebah Gardens • Admission to the Eden Project • Cornish cream tea

• Admission to Lost Gardens of Heligan • Air conditioned coach travel

HHOOTTEELL

The Rosemundy House Hotel �� A family run hotel situated in 4 acres ofgardens, just off the main street in St Agnes. All rooms are en-suite with hospitalitytray. No lift but ground floor rooms available.





PRICE INCLUDES

• 7 Nights bed & full breakfast • 3 Course dinner each night• All rooms en-suite • Excursions • Entertainmant

• Admission to Powderham Castle • River Exe cruise • Devon cream tea • Air conditioned coach travel

HHOOTTEELL

Lincombe Hall Hotel �� A lovely superior 3 star hotel situated in its owngrounds a leisurely 10-minute stroll to Torquay’s harbour and marina. All rooms en-suite with TV and hospitality tray. Large lounge and bar area with regular entertainment.Indoor heated swimming pool. No lift but ground or first floor rooms available.

N.B. Due to steps within the hotel, this property is not suitable for those passengerswith mobility issues.


Bournemouth, Beaulieu & The New ForestItineraryDay 1: Our executive coach leaves from Penrith early morning for the journey south toBournemouth arriving at our hotel in ample time to freshen up before our mealscommence with dinner in the Suncliff Hotel.Day 2: This morning we visit Poole, one of the world’s largest natural harbours. Wethen head to the Isle of Purbeck, passing the magnificent ruin of Corfe Castle on ourway to Swanage for lunch. We return to Bournemouth via the Sandbanks ferry. Dinnerat the Suncliff.Day 3: Full day first visiting historic Dorchester, before heading to Athelhampton House,a delightful 15th century residence with grade 1 listed gardens, admission and creamtea included. Dinner on our return to Bournemouth.Day 4: Day at leisure to explore Bournemouth, dinner in the Suncliff HotelDay 5: Morning at leisure in Bournemouth and in the afternoon we visit Winchester anunspoilt cathedral city on the edge of the South Downs. Dinner on our return toBournemouth.Day 6: Today we have a full day excursion to Salisbury with its magnificent CathedralClose returning to Bournemouth via Shaftesbury where Gold Hill with its steep cobblesand picturesque cottages were made famous by the Hovis Bread advert. Dinner in theSuncliff Hotel.Day 7: Full day excursion through the New Forest including the thatched cottagevillages of Lyndhurst and Brockenhurst. We also visit Beaulieu, this magnificent estatehas many attractions including the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu Abbey, gardensand Palace House. We return to Bournemouth for dinner in the hotel.Day 8: Sadly this morning after breakfast we must leave the Suncliff hotel for thereturn journey to Cumbria, lunch and coffee stops will be made en-route and we aredue to arrive home early evening.

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8 days

£469pp

Weymouth & The JurassicCoast Plus The Great DorsetSteamfairItineraryDay 1: A morning departure from Cumbria as we head south to the Georgian seafrontresort of Weymouth and our hotel The Crown, dinner in the hotel.Day 2: This morning we visit the famous Swannery at Abbotsbury, a unique visitorcentre, there has been a Swannery here since the 11th century. We also include a visitto the 20-acre sub tropical gardens, filled with rare and exotic plants. After lunch wehead over the Chesil Beach Causeway to the Isle of Portland and the Portland BillLighthouse, with its visitor centre. Dinner in the hotel.Day 3: Morning visit to Swanage, this popular seaside resort has many attractionsincluding the Swanage Heritage Centre, re-living history from dinosaurs and theJurassic age to World War II. In the afternoon we cross Poole harbour by the Sandbanksferry before visiting Poole town and quayside. Dinner in the hotel.Day 4: Day at leisure in Weymouth, explore the harbour and magnificent crescentshaped sea front.Day 5: Morning at leisure, afternoon visit to Dorchester the historic county townassociated with Thomas Hardy and a fabulous Roman Heritage. Dinner in the hotel.Day 6: A full day visit to the Great Dorset Steam Fair, a fascinating show detailing howpeople lived, worked and played in bygone years. Dinner in the hotel.Day 7: A drive along part of the Jurassic coast, England’s first National World Heritagesite. We call at the market town of Bridport for lunch before continuing on to LymeRegis, an unspoilt seaside resort and fishing port. Dinner at the Crown Hotel.Day 8:We leave our hosts at the Crown Hotel Weymouth for our journey home toCumbria, arriving home early evening.

8 days

£575pp




PRICE INCLUDES

• 7 nights bed & breakfast • 3 course dinner each night • All rooms en-suite • Excursions • Entertainment • Admission to Abbotsbury Swannery

• Admission to Abbotsbury Gardens • Admission to the Great Dorset Steam Fair • Air conditioned coach travel

HHOOTTEELL

Crown Hotel Weymouth �� Plus We return to an old favourite, The Crown issituated at the top of Weymouth high street overlooking the historic fishing harbour, acouple of minutes walk from the beach. All rooms en-suite, lift, and ballroom withregular entertainment.


23rd June 8 days £469 pp



PRICE INCLUDES

• 7 nights bed & English breakfast • 3 course dinner each night • Excursions as listed • Admission to Athelhampton House • 1 Cream tea• Admission to Beaulieu • All rooms en-suite • Air conditioned coach travel

HHOOTTEELL

Suncliff Hotel �� 3 star hotel situated on the east cliff overlooking the goldenbeaches and bay, a short stroll to the town. All rooms tastefully furnished with en-suite facilities, hospitality tray, TV and hairdryer, restaurant, bar, lift indoor heatedpool, regular entertainment.

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Scarborough, NorthYorkshire Moors Railway and Castle HowardItineraryDay 1: Our executive coach leaves Cumbria in the morning for the journey via ScotchCorner to Richmond; we have time for coffee in this ancient market town beforecontinuing through Thirsk up Sutton Bank to Helmsley for lunch. From here we have ashort drive to Scarborough and our hotel the Esplanade. Dinner in the hotel.Day 2: A day at leisure in Scarborough. Why not take a stroll along the North Bay andSouth Bay beaches. Dinner at the hotel this evening.Day 3: A full day guided tour we first visit Pickering, the gateway town of the northYorkshire Moors, after some free time we join the North Yorkshire Moors Railway for thejourney to Goathland, the village of Aidensfield in Heartbeat. We return to Scarboroughfor dinner.Day 4: Today we have an included visit to Castle Howard, one of the most beautifulhouses in England, with antique collections, breathtaking grounds, fountains and lakes.We return to the Esplanade Hotel for dinner.Day 5: Today we travel north to thepicturesque fishing port of Whitby famedfor its connections with Dracula andCaptain Cook. Perhaps time for a fishlunch before returning to Scarboroughvia Robin Hood’s Bay. Farewell dinner inthe hotel tonight.Day 6: After breakfast we leave ourhosts at the Esplanade Hotel and headto York, free time in this magnificenthistoric city before heading back toCumbria arriving home early evening.

6 days

£419pp

Barnstaple & North Devon DelightsItineraryDay 1: Our journey to the west country is via the M6 & M5 motorways, comfort stopswill be made en-route and we are due to arrive at our hotel, The Royal and FortescueBarnstaple, late afternoon. Dinner in the hotel.Day 2: Morning visit to Great Torrington, a historic town in the heart of Tarka countryand home to the Dartington Crystal factory. In the afternoon we have an included visit tothe RHS garden at Rosemoor, a 65-acre site of intoxicating beauty, retaining theessence of rural north Devon. We return to Barnstaple for dinner.Day 3: Day at leisure in Barnstaple, North Devon’s premier town. A visit to the Panniermarket is a must, as well as exploring the pretty little alleyways, courtyards andGeorgian buildings of Barnstaple. Dinner in the hotel.Day 4: Full day tour, firstly visiting Lynmouth, site of a horrific flood in 1952, beforeheading up Porlock Hill on our way to Minehead and Dunster. We return to Barnstaplethrough the dramatic scenery of the Exmoor National Park. Dinner at the Royal andFortescue hotel.Day 5: Morning visit to Bideford, a lovely port town with colourful houses along a treelined quay and a famous 24 arch bridge over the river Torridge. After lunch we head toClovelly, for a visit to this pretty village set into a steep hillside, the single cobbled highstreet winds its way past whitewashed cottages to a small harbour. Dinner on our returnto Barnstaple.Day 6: Today we visit Woolacombe and Ilfracombe, two of the North Devon’s premierholiday resorts offering some stunning coastal scenery. In the afternoon we visitArlington Court, a National Trust estate hidden in a wooded valley on the edge ofExmoor, the estate has numerous interesting collections including more than 50 horsedrawn carriages. Farewell dinner at the Royal and Fortescue hotel.Day 7:We leave North Devon for our return home to Cumbria, arriving home early evening.

7 days

£499pp





PRICE INCLUDES

• 6 nights bed & English breakfast • 3 course dinner each night • All rooms en-suite • Excursions • Admission to Clovelly • Admission to RHS Rosemoor

• Admission to Arlington Court • Air-conditioned coach travel

HHOOTTEELL

The Royal And Fortescue Hotel �� Part of the prestigious Brend Hotelsgroup, the Royal and Fortescue is in the town centre of Barnstaple and offers allrooms en-suite, restaurant, bar and lift.




PRICE INCLUDES

• 5 Nights bed & English breakfast • 3 Course dinner each night • Local guide for visit to Pickering and Goathland • Journey on the North

Yorkshire Moors Railway • Admission to Castle Howard • All rooms en-suite • Excursions • Entertainment • Air conditioned coach travel

HHOOTTEELL

The Esplanade Hotel �� A lovely Victorian property set in a commandingposition overlooking the south bay, all rooms en-suite, lift, regular entertainment.


Historic Houses & RomanticJourneys of NorfolkItineraryDay 1:We travel south via Scotch Corner and the A1 to Newark and then onto KingsLynn before arriving in Norwich and our hotel, the De Vere Dunston Hall, dinner in the hotel.Day 2: Today we travel via Fakenham and Burnham Market, one of Norfolk’s loveliestvillages, to the Holkham Hall Estate, a jewel in Norfolk’s crown. This palatial mansion isset in rolling parkland rich in wildlife. The Bygones Museum in the old stables has ‘ahistory of farming’ exhibition. Dinner on our return to Norwich.Day 3: After breakfast we head to the ancient market town of Aylsham for a 9-milenostalgic steam train ride through the picturesque Bure Valley to Wroxham. At Wroxhamwe join a boat for a 1½-hour cruise around the Norfolk Broads. We return to our hotelthrough some of the delightful Broads villages. Dinner in the hotel.Day 4: Our excursion today includes a train ride on the Mid Norfolk Railway, a heritageproject that runs through beautiful unspoilt countryside between Wymondham andDerehem, we have an included light lunch at Dereham station before joining our coachfor the drive to Norwich and a 2-hour guided cruise along the Wensum and Yare rivers,tea and biscuits served on board. Dinner at Dunston Hall. Day 5: A morning visit to the seaside resort of Lowestoft, in the afternoon we visitSomerlyton Hall and Gardens, one of Britain’s most beautiful stately homes, with 12acres of landscaped gardens and original 1846 Yew Hedge Maze. Final dinner at the hotel.Day 6:We leave Dunston Hall for the return journey home to Cumbria, arriving backearly evening.

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6 days

£445pp

Cheltenham and the Charming CotswoldsItineraryDay 1: A morning departure from Cumbria for the journey south to Gloucester wherewe have time at leisure to visit the historic docks or perhaps the Cathedral. We leavelate afternoon and travel the short distance to Cheltenham and our hotel, theCheltenham Park, arriving in ample time to freshen up before dinner is served.Day 2: Full day tour of the northern Cotswolds including the principal market town ofMoreton in the Marsh, Bourton on the Water described as the Little Venice of theCotswolds and Stow on the Wold, an ancient wool market town with many antiqueshops. We return to the hotel for dinner.Day 3: Free day in Cheltenham, the Regency spa town is renowned for its stylishshopping, colourful parks and floral displays. Dinner in the hotel.Day 4: Full day tour through the South Cotswolds to the university city of Oxford, theancient seat of learning and romantic setting for many a film, TV series and book, therewill be an optional visit to Blenheim Palace available. We return to Cheltenham for dinner.Day 5: Today we have a full day to the historiccity of Bath, a world heritage site. We have anincluded city tour with some time at leisurebefore returning to Cheltenham. Dinner served inthe hotel.Day 6: Sadly today we must leave our hosts atthe Cheltenham Park Hotel for our return journeyhome. Stopping at Stratford-upon-Avon forlunch, we are due back in Cumbria late evening.

6 days

£385pp



23rd June 6 days £445 pp

25 August 6 days £445 pp


PRICE INCLUDES

• 5 nights bed & English breakfast • 3 course dinner each night • All rooms en-suite • Excursions • Admission to Holkham Hall • Ride on Bure Valley Steam Railway • Norfolk Broads cruise

• Ride on Mid Norfolk Heritage Railway • Two rivers boat cruise • 1 light lunch • Admission to Somerlyton Hall • Air conditioned coach travel

HHOOTTEELL

Dunston Hall Hotel �� An imposing red brick country house hotel set in 150 acres of beautiful wooded parkland on the outskirts of Norwich. All rooms en-suite, 3 bars, restaurant and indoor leisure centre with pool, lift.





Supplements Single room £nil • Double room for sole occupancy £130 • Insurance £24

PRICE INCLUDES

• 5 nights bed & full breakfast • 3 course dinner each night • All rooms en-suite• Excursions as listed • Guided tour of Bath • Air conditioned coach travel

HHOOTTEELL

Cheltenham Park Hotel �� Elegant 4 star hotel on the outskirts ofCheltenham, set in landscaped gardens. All rooms are en-suite, award winningrestaurant and leisure complex with indoor pool. Please note: single rooms have no liftaccess, double rooms for sole occupancy available.

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Kent, Canterbury & The Garden of EnglandItineraryDay 1:We depart Cumbria in the morning for the journey south to Kent (lunch andcoffee stops will be made en-route), arriving at our hotel, the Hilton on the outskirts ofMaidstone in ample time to freshen up before dinner is served in the hotel.Day 2: A full day excursion visiting the city of Canterbury, the birthplace of EnglishChristianity before continuing on to the seaside resort of Broadstairs where CharlesDickens wrote David Copperfield and Bleak House. Dinner at the hotel.Day 3: Morning included visit to the historic Chatham Dockyard where many famousships including Nelsons Victory were built. After lunch we visit Rochester, a Dickensiantown on the River Medway. We return to the hotel for dinner.Day 4:We head through the Kent countryside to Dover, where we have an includedvisit to fascinating Dover Castle, a 12th century fortress that was the command post forthe Dunkerque evacuation. We will have a guided tour of the underground tunnels thattake you deep into the white cliffs. We return to Maidstone for dinner.Day 5: A tour today through the countryside madefamous in the hit T.V. series ‘Darling Buds of May’,first to the village of Pluckley, said to be the mosthaunted in Britain, then on to Tenterden with itsmany antique shops, before heading to NewRomney and a ride on the World’s Smallest PublicRailway. We rejoin our coach at Hythe for the returnto Maidstone. Dinner at the Hilton.Day 6:We leave our hosts at the Hilton for thereturn journey to Cumbria, arriving home early evening.

6 days

£375pp

Bletchley Park, Cambridge,Rockingham Castle & DuxfordItineraryDay 1:We leave Cumbria in the morning and travel south to Chesterfield, time atleisure and for lunch in this historic market town, before continuing on to Milton Keynesand our hotel the Hilton. Dinner in the hotel.Day 2: A full day visit to the Imperial War Museum at Duxford, this former Battle ofBritain airfield is now home to over 200 aircraft as well as tanks, military vehicles andboats. Many special exhibitions including a 1940’s Operations Room make Duxford avery special day out. Dinner on our return to the hotel.Day 3: A full day visit to the university city of Cambridge. We include a morning guidedtour prior to a free afternoon to explore Cambridge at your leisure. Dinner in the hotel.Day 4: Morning visit to St. Neots, an important market town on the river Great Ouse. Inthe afternoon we visit Rockingham Castle, which has been occupied for over 900 years,450 as a royal castle and 450 years as home to the Watson family. Dinner on our returnto the hotel.Day 5: This morning after breakfast we have an included visit to Bletchley Park, homeof the Enigma Code Breakers from WWII and the Churchill collection. There is so muchto see on a visit to this historic site,wander around the wartime huts, checkout the tales of spies or visit the wartimecinema. We return to the Hilton for ourfinal dinner.Day 6:We leave our hosts at the HiltonHotel and make our return journey hometo Cumbria, stopping off en-route inRipon for lunch.

6 days

£395pp


1st August 6 days £395 pp



PRICE INCLUDES

• 5 nights bed & breakfast • 3 course dinner each night • All rooms en-suite • Visit to Duxford Imperial War Museum • Guided tour of Cambridge • Visit to Rockingham Castle • Visit to Bletchley Park • Excursions


HHOOTTEELL

Hilton Hotel Milton Keynes �� Lovely modern hotel on the outskirts ofMilton Keynes, all rooms en-suite with TV & hospitality tray, bar, restaurant, lift, indoorswimming pool.




31st August 6 days £375 pp


PRICE INCLUDES

• 5 nights bed & English breakfast • 3 course dinner each night • All rooms en-suite • Excursions • Admission to Chatham Dockyard • Admission and guided tour of Dover Castle • Ride on the Romney

to Hythe Railway • Air conditioned coach travel

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Hilton Maidstone �� 4 star hotel situated on the outskirts of Maidstone, allrooms en-suite, hospitality tray, satellite TV, Indoor leisure centre with pool, lift.


Historic Norwich, Norfolk & The BroadsItineraryDay 1:We journey south via Scotch Corner and the A1 to Newark and then on to Kings Lynn before arriving in Norwich and our hotel, the De Vere Dunston Hall, dinner at the hotel.Day 2: This morning we travel the short distance into Norwich city centre, we have aguided tour to discover more about this medieval city, its history and heritage. The restof the day will be free for you to explore at your leisure. We return to Dunston Hall for dinner.Day 3: Today we travel to Fakenham and a visit to the wonderful Thursford Collectionwith its steam engines, mechanical organs and Wurlitzer. In the afternoon we visitSandringham House, the Norfolk retreat of her majesty the Queen. Dinner in the hotel tonight.Day 4: Today we head to Wroxham, where we have a 1½-hour cruise on the NorfolkBroads, time for lunch in Wroxham before visiting Wroxham Barns Craft Centre. Dinnerin the hotel.Day 5:We venture north today first visiting Cromer,the Victorian seaside resort famous for its crabfishing, before continuing along the north Norfolkheritage coast past Sheringham to Wells Next theSea, a charming and picturesque town with narrowstreets, old alleys and a bustling quay. Farewelldinner at Dunstan Hall.Day 6:We leave Norwich for the return journeyhome to Cumbria, arriving back early evening.

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6 days

£415pp

Coasts & Villages of SuffolkItineraryDay 1: A morning departure from Cumbria as we travel south to Colchester and theMarks Tey Hotel (lunch and coffee stops en-route). We will arrive at our hotel in ampletime before dinner is served.Day 2: After breakfast we visit nearby Dedham and East Bergholt, picturesque villagesassociated with the artist John Constable, finishing at Flatford Mill of ‘Haywain’ fame.After lunch we have an afternoon cruise on the picturesque River Orwell, seeing someof the beautiful Suffolk coast and countryside (please note October tour visits theattractive coastal town of Aldeburgh). Dinner at the hotel.Day 3:We have a full day visit to Cambridge today where we have a guided tour of thishistoric University City before spending the afternoon at leisure why not take a puntalong the River Cam. We return to our hotel for dinner.Day 4: Today we have a guided tour of Suffolk’s pastel coloured villages whose timberframed houses and thatched roofs make this area so unique. We also include a visit tothe historic Guildhall at Lavenham, telling the history of local farming and the woollentrade. Dinner in the hotel.Day 5: This morning we visit Colchester, Britain’soldest recorded town, its Roman remains are someof the most impressive in the country, beforeheading to Beth Chatto’s Garden, a remarkablegarden transformed from wasteland into aninteresting mix of four different styles. Farewelldinner at the hotel.Day 6: After breakfast today we begin our returnjourney home, lunch and coffee stops en-route andwe are due to arrive home early evening.

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£369pp






PRICE INCLUDES

• 5 nights bed & full breakfast • 3 course table d’hote dinner each night • All rooms en-suite • Excursions as listed • Guided tour of the Suffolk villages

• Cruise on the River Orwell (not October) • Guided tour of Cambridge • Admission to Beth Chatto’s Garden • Air conditioned coach travel

HHOOTTEELL

The Marks Tey Hotel �� A lovely, modern hotel situated four miles fromColchester. All rooms are en-suite with TV, radio, tea & coffee making facilities,hairdryer and telephone. The hotel has a leisure centre with indoor pool.






PRICE INCLUDES

• 5 nights bed & English breakfast • 3 course table d’hote dinner each night • All rooms en-suite • Excursions • Guided tour of Norwich • Entrance to the Thursford Collection • Entrance to Sandringham House • Cruise on the

Norfolk Broads • Air conditioned coach travel

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Dunston Hall Hotel �� An imposing red brick country house hotel set in150 acres of beautiful wooded parkland on the outskirts of Norwich, all rooms en-suite, 3 bars, restaurant, indoor leisure centre with pool, golf course, lift.

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Arundel, Chichester and The Bluebell RailwayItineraryDay 1: A morning departure from Cumbria as we travel south via the motorway systemto Arundel and our hotel the Avisford Park. Dinner in the hotel.Day 2: A morning visit to the city of Chichester with its magnificent Norman cathedral,after lunch we travel to Petworth House, this 17th century mansion set in 700 acres ofbeautiful parkland, has the National Trusts finest art collection. We return to the hotel for dinner.Day 3: Today we journey through the South Downs to join the famous Bluebell Railway.We have a 90-minute journey through glorious Sussex countryside. In the afternoon wevisit Sheffield Park a National Trust garden of 120 acres set around 4 lakes. Dinner inthe hotel tonight.Day 4: After breakfast we drive the short distance to Worthing, a delightful resortsituated between the South Downs and 5 miles of award winning coastline. After lunchwe visit Arundel and one of England’s great treasure houses, Arundel castle, the seat ofthe Dukes of Norfolk, which is set in 40 acres of grounds overlooking the River Arun.We return to our hotel via the traditional seaside town of Bognor Regis. Dinner at the hotel.Day 5: Today we head through the Sussex Weald on our way to Nymans, anoutstanding 20th century garden set around a romantic house and ruins, in beautifulwoodland. Our final afternoon is spent at leisure in the regency resort of Brighton; taketime out to visit the Royal Pavilion, remodelled in Indian style for George IV. Final dinnerat the hotel.Day 6:We leave the Avisford Park Hotel after breakfast for our return journey home to Cumbria.

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£375pp

Tewkesbury, Wye Valley &Malvern HillsItineraryDay 1: A morning departure from Cumbria as we head south to Evesham, this oldmarket town is situated on the banks of the river Avon in an area renowned for its fruitand vegetable produce. From Evesham we continue on to Tewkesbury and our hotel,the Hilton Puckrup Hall. Dinner in the hotel.Day 2: Today we travel via Ledbury, a picture perfect market town with many timberframed buildings, on our way to Eastnor Castle, a dramatic fairytale castle set in 100acres of grounds. View the lavish interior with fine art and medieval armour, or try theknight’s maze. We return to Tewkesbury via Ross on Wye, this picturesque town isrenowned for its independent shops. We return to Puckrup Hall for dinner.Day 3: This morning we have some free time in Tewkesbury to explore the town, whichhas many timber framed buildings with overhanging upper floors, a delightful abbeydating from the 12th century plus discover the hidden charms of the narrow alleywayswhere the eaves nearly touch. In the afternoon we have a cruise on the river Severnincluding afternoon tea. Dinner in the hotel tonight.Day 4: Our first visit today is Great Malvern; this Victorian spa town is dominated bythe priory with its massive Norman pillars, before continuing on to Worcester, describedas one of England’s finest cathedral cities. We include aguided tour of the cathedral before some free time toexplore the city on foot. Dinner on our return to the hotel.Day 5:We leave our hosts and travel to Ludlow, athriving market town renowned as the food and drinkcapital of Shropshire. Time for lunch before continuinghome to Cumbria.

5 days

£319pp






PRICE INCLUDES

• 4 Nights bed & breakfast • 3 Course dinner each evening • All rooms en-suite • Admission to Eastnor Castle • Cruise on river Severn • 1 afternoon tea • Guided tour of Worcester cathedral • Excursions as listed


HHOOTTEELL

Hilton Puckrup Hall �� Located on the outskirts of Tewkesbury in 140acres of parkland. All rooms en-suite with hospitality tray and TV, bar, restaurant,indoor leisure centre with swimming pool. Lift.



2nd July 6 days £409 pp



PRICE INCLUDES

• 5 nights bed & English breakfast • 3 course dinner each night • All rooms en-suite • Excursions • Admission to Petworth House • Admissionto Sheffield Park • Admission to Arundel Castle • Admission to Nymans Gardens

• Ride on the Bluebell Steam Railway • Air conditioned coach travel

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Hilton Avisford Park Hotel �� A lovely four-star hotel situated in 89 acres ofgrounds in rural Sussex. All rooms en-suite with hospitality tray, restaurant, bar,leisure centre with indoor pool, no lift but ground floor rooms available.


Best of Old EnglandItineraryDay 1: A morning departure from Cumbria as we head via scotch corner to Thirsk, timefor coffee in this market town that is associated as Darrowby from the James HerriottNovels. We continue south to Retford for Lunch, a fine Georgian town with a spaciousmarket square. After lunch we continue our journey to Hinckley and our Hotel theHinckley Island. Tea, coffee and biscuits are served on arrival. After Dinner in the hoteltonight a member of the local tourist board will give an interesting and informative talkon the local area.Day 2: Today we explore some of Leicestershires pretty towns and villages, travellingfirst to Asby De La Zouch in the national forest, a town with pretty narrow streets andpassageways. We then head to Melton Mowbray where we will have a demonstration ofhand raising pork pies at the Olde Pork Pie Shoppe Time for lunch before returning toHinckley via Oakham.Day 3: This morning we travel to Leicester, a surprisingly historic and interesting city,we first call at the Abbey Pumping station a museum that has fascinating exhibitsdetailing the citys industrial heritage. This afternoon we have a complete contrast whenwe visit the award winning National Space Centre, with six interactive galleries, 360degree Planetarium, stunning 42 meter Rocket Tower, and over a hundred uniqueartefacts, there really is something that appeals to everyone. Dinner on our return toHinckley. After dinner a member of the Battle of Bosworth visitor centre will give a talkon our visit tomorrow.Day 4: After breakfast we join an historic steam train for a ride on the Battlefield line,from Shackerstone to Shenton, where we transfer to the Bosworth Battlefield Visitorcentre, where after a talk by a costumed solider we have time to explore the visitorcentre before rejoining the train for the return journey. Final dinner in the hotel followedby a quiz on the weeks events.Day 5:We leave our hosts at the Hinckley Island hotel travelling north via Sheffield andLeeds we stop in Harrogate for lunch, time at leisure before continuing our journey toCumbria, arriving home early evening.

5 days

£299pp

Oxford, Morse & Midsomer MurdersItineraryDay 1:We leave Cumbria in the morning and travel south to Warwick, where we havetime at leisure for lunch before continuing onto Oxford then Wallingford and our Hotelthe Shillingford Bridge. Dinner in the hotel.Day 2: This morning we are joined by our specialist guide for a full day excursionthrough the lovely little towns and villages of the rolling Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshirecountryside, many of which will be familiar from the filimg of Midsomer murders. Dinneron our return to the hotel.Day 3: Today we head into the beautiful university city of Oxford, the day will start witha gentle walking tour pointing out scenes well known to the followers of the InspectorMorse series. The rest of the day will be free to explore Oxford. Dinner on our return tothe Hotel.Day 4: Staying with the TV film we visit Bampton, the village used for much of theoutdoor filming in Downton Abbey, then Bladon Church where Sir Winston Churchill isburied before an included visit to the magnificent Blenheim Palace, Churchills birthplaceand family home of the Duke & Duchess of Marlborough. Final dinner in the hotel.Day 5:We depart Wallingford and travel north to Stratford upon Avon, time at leisurefor lunch before continuing home to Cumbria, arriving home early evening.

5 days

£339pp





PRICE INCLUDES

• 4 nights bed & breakfast • 3 course dinner each night • All rooms en-suite • Excursions • Guided tour of Midsomer Murder country • Guided walking tour

of Oxford • Entry to Blenheim Palace • Luxury air conditioned coach travel

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Shillingford Bridge Hotel �� This lovely 3 star hotel is located in amagnificent setting on the banks of the River Thames, Riverview Reataurant, bar,lounge, outdoor swimming pool. No lift but ground floor rooms available.




Supplements Single room £nil • Travel insurance £23

PRICE INCLUDES

• 4 nights bed & breakfast • 3 course dinner each night • All rooms en suite • Excursions • Pork Pie Demonstration • Visit to Abbey Pumping Station

• Visit to the National Space Centre • Return trip on the Battlefield Rail Line • Admission to Bosworth Battlefield Visitor Centre


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Hinckley Island Hotel �� Modern 4 star hotel on the outskirts of Hinckley,All rooms en-suite, bar, restaurant, lift, indoor swimming pool.

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Stourport & The SevernValley RailwayItineraryDay 1: A morning departure from Cumbria for the journey south to Bridgnorth, where wehave time for lunch, take a ride on the oldest and steepest inland funicular railway thatconnects the low town and the high town. From Bridgnorth we only have a short driveto Stourport and our hotel, the Menzies Stourport Manor. Dinner in the hotel.Day 2: Following a leisurely breakfast, we head to the Black Country Living Museum,set in the industrial heart of the Midlands. The region earned its name as a result of thesmoke from the many iron working foundries and forges. The museum set in 26 acresgives an insight into the industrial history of the region through live demonstrations bystaff in period costumes. Dinner in the hotel.Day 3: Today we travel into Kidderminster for a trip on the Severn Valley Railway. Thisscenic 16-mile journey follows the course of the river Severn through unspoiltcountryside and includes Victoria Bridge, used in the film ‘The Thirty Nine Steps’. In theafternoon we visit Ludlow with nearly 500 listed buildings, Ludlow was described byJohn Betjemen as “the most perfect town in England”. We return to Stourport via CleeHill. Dinner in the hotel.Day 4:We head via the Wyre Forest and Teme Valley to Tenbury Wells and an includedvisit to Burford Gardens, which contains the National Clematis Collection with over 400varieties. We then visit Leominster, a historic market town located in the heart of theborder country between Wales and England. We return to Stourport for dinner.Day 5:We leave our hosts at the Stourport Manor and travel north to Shrewsbury,located on the river Severn. This town with its many black and white timber buildingsremains one of Britain’s most splendid heritage towns. We leave early afternoon for thejourney north to Cumbria.

5 days

£339pp

Bath, Bristol & The Cheddar GorgeItineraryDay 1: Our executive coach leaves Cumbria early morning for the journey south to theRegency Spa town of Cheltenham where we have some time at leisure beforecontinuing to Bristol and our hotel, the Marriott in Bristol city centre. Dinner in the hotel.Day 2: This morning we head to Wells with its magnificent cathedral, in the afternoonwe visit the famous Cheddar Gorge and Caves, admission and a cream tea areincluded. We return to the Marriott Hotel for dinner.Day 3: Free time in Bristol to visit the many historic sights including the S.S. GreatBritain and the Clifton Suspension Bridge or join us on a tour over the Severn Bridge toChepstow and the Wye Valley. Dinner in the hotel.Day 4: Full day tour today tothe city of Bath. Firstly we arejoined by our guide for a citytour before some time atleisure where visits to theAbbey, Roman Baths andimpressive Pulteney Bridge area must. We return to Bristol forour farewell dinner.Day 5: After breakfast weleave the Marriott for our returnhome to Cumbria stopping en-route in Worcester an historiccathedral city on the banks ofthe River Severn. We are due toarrive home early evening.

5 days

£315pp




3rd October 5 days £315 pp


PRICE INCLUDES

• 4 nights bed & English breakfast • 3 course dinner each night • Excursions aslisted • Use of hotels leisure facilities • Admission to Cheddar caves • CreamTea • City tour of Bath • All rooms en-suite • Air conditioned coach travel

HHOOTTEELL

The Bristol Marriott Hotel �� A 4 star hotel in a central city location. All rooms en-suite, satellite TV, hospitality tray, swimming pool and lift.




3rd October 5 days £339 pp


PRICE INCLUDES

• 4 Nights bed & breakfast • 3 course dinner each night • All rooms en-suite • Ride on Severn Valley Railway • Admission to Black Country Museum

• Visit to Burford Gardens • Air conditioned coach travel

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Menzies Stourport Manor Hotel �� A four star modernised and extendedcountry house hotel set in 23 acres of grounds. All rooms en-suite, bar, restaurant,indoor leisure centre with swimming pool. No lift but ground floor rooms available.


Stamford, Burghley Houseand Rutland WaterItineraryDay 1: A morning departure from Cumbria as we travel south to the cathedral city ofLincoln, time for lunch before continuing to Peterborough and our hotel, the Marriott.Dinner in the hotel.Day 2: Today we travel into Peterborough, time at leisure to explore the city with itshidden gem of a cathedral, one of the finest surviving Norman buildings in Europe. Afterlunch we travel to Wansford for a return journey on the delightful Nene Valley Railway,on our return to Wansford we have a cream tea in the station restaurant, beforereturning to the Marriott Hotel for dinner.Day 3: Morning visit to Stamford, a beautiful preserved English stone town with historicbuildings and churches. We then continue on to Burghley House, one of England’sgreatest Elizabethan houses, returning to Peterborough for dinner in the hotel.Day 4: Firstly we visit Barnsdale Gardens, made famous by Geoff Hamilton of BBCGardeners World, split into 38 individual gardens over an 8-acre site. Then we have anincluded cruise on Rutland Water, a largehorseshoe shaped reservoir, beforefinishing the afternoon off in theattractive county town of Oakham.Dinner in the hotel.Day 5:We leave the PeterboroughMarriott and commence our journeyhome, stopping off en-route in the townof Harrogate. We are due home earlyevening.

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5 days

£345pp

Warner – Historic HotelBreaksWe are pleased to offer you the opportunity to stay in a 4 star grade I orgrade II listed building on the popular Warner leisure breaks. All theproperties are set in stunningcountryside and surrounded byimmaculate gardens. Warner arerenowned for their comfort,luxury, cuisine and entertainment.By day enjoy one of ourexcursions or take part in themany activities on site, at night beentertained with spectacularshows and talented entertainers.

5 days

£399pp


20th May (Cricket St Thomas) 5 days £399 pp

17th June (Holme Lacy) 5 days £419 pp

15th July (Littlecote House) 5 days £419 pp

Supplements Single room £nil (limited) • Travel insurance £23

ALL HOLIDAYS INCLUDE

• 4 Nights bed & breakfast • 3 course dinner each night • All rooms en-suite • Excursions • Nightly entertainment • Fantastic leisure facilities


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Cricket St Thomas, Chard �� Set in the heart of Somerset this Grade IImanor house is set in 160 acres of lakes and gardens and famous as the setting forthe TV show ‘To the Manor Born’.Excursions include: A full day to Sidmouth & the fishing villages of Seaton and Beer,plus a full day to Dorchester and Lyme Regis. Please telephone for a full itinerary.

Holme Lacy - Ross On Wye Set in the Idyllic Wye Valley, close to Ross on Wye,this grade I listed mansion is set in 20 acres of landscaped gardens.Excursions include: Hereford, Monmouth & the Wye Valley and Tewkesbury. Please telephone for a full itinerary.

Littlecote House, Hungerford �� Elegantly located in the Royal county ofBerkshire this stunning Grade I listed Tudor property is set in 113 acres of gardensand rolling parklands.Excursions include: Salisbury, Winchester, Windsor and Henley-on-Thames. Please telephone for a full itinerary.





PRICE INCLUDES

• 4 Nights bed & breakfast • 3 Course dinner each night • All rooms en-suite • Journey on the Nene Valley Railway • Cream tea • Visit to Burghley House

• Visit to Barnsdale Gardens • Cruise on Rutland Water • Excursions • Luxury air conditioned coach travel

HHOOTTEELL

Peterborough Marriott �� Located on the outskirts of Peterborough, allrooms en-suite with TV and hospitality tray. Bar, restaurant indoor leisure centre withswimming pool. No lift but ground floor rooms available.

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Medieval York & Harewood HouseItineraryDay 1:We leave Cumbria in the morning for the journey via the A66 and A1 to Ripon,we have some time at leisure for lunch and sightseeing in this lovely cathedral citybefore heading to York and our hotel, the Park, dinner in the hotel tonight.Day 2: This morning we head to Malton and an included visit to the award winningEden Camp. This former prisoner of war camp tells the story of political, military andcivilian events from World War Two. In the afternoon we continue to the bustling seasideresort of Scarborough. Dinner on our return to York.Day 3: A day at leisure in York, we include a 45 minute cruise on the river Ouse and avisit to the Jorvik Centre, experience life in York 1,000 years ago. Dinner at the hotel.Day 4: Following breakfast we travel toHarrogate, take a stroll around thispleasant spa town, or perhaps visit thefamous Betty, Tea Rooms. After lunchwe visit Harewood House, one ofEngland’s greatest 18th century statelyhomes, with magnificent interiors andbeautiful landscapes. Final dinner at thePark Hotel.Day 5: After breakfast we have a finalmorning at leisure in York, beforeleaving for home early afternoon,arriving back in Cumbria late afternoon.

5 days

£349pp

Chester, North Wales & The ‘Canal In The Sky’ItineraryDay 1: A morning departure as we head south to Lytham and some time at leisure forlunch before continuing our journey to Chester and our hotel, the Queen. Dinner in thehotel followed by a welcome drinks reception and talk on the history of the hotel.Day 2: Following breakfast we have a guided tour of Chester including the worldfamous Row Galleries, the most complete city walls in Britain, the Eastgate Clock andChester cathedral. Rest of the day free to explore the sights at your own pace. Dinner inthe Queen Hotel.Day 3: Boats and trains today. We leave Chester and travel via the Horseshoe Pass toLlangollen where we have an included ride on the Llangollen Railway. Following lunchwe head to the Pontcysylite aqueductwhere we join the canal boat for thejourney across this awe inspiringaqueduct, built over 200 years ago it isthe longest and highest cast ironaqueduct in the world. We return to theQueen Hotel for dinner.Day 4: Today we head along thestunning North Wales coast to first visitConwy with its famous castle beforespending the afternoon in the attractiveVictorian resort of Llandudno. We returnto Chester for dinner.Day 5:We leave Chester and returnhome via Liverpool and Southport,arriving home early evening.

5 days

£355pp





PRICE INCLUDES

• 4 nights bed & English breakfast • 3 course dinner each night • All rooms en-suite • Excursions • Guided tour of Chester • Ride on the Llangollen Railway • Canal boat trip over the Pontcysylite Aqueduct • Air conditioned coach travel

HHOOTTEELL

Queen Hotel �� This historic 4 star hotel is situated in the heart of Chesteropposite the railway station. All rooms en-suite, bar, restaurant, lift.





Supplements Single room £100 (double for sole occupancy) • Travel insurance £23

PRICE INCLUDES

• 4 nights bed & full breakfast • 3 course dinner each night • All rooms en-suite • Excursions • Admission to Eden Camp • York river cruise

• Admission to Jorvik Viking centre • Admission to Harewood House • Air conditioned coach travel

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Park Hotel, York �� Newly refurbished 3 star hotel overlooking the river Ousein the centre of York. All rooms en-suite, bar restaurant, lift.


Downton Abbey & JaneAusten’s HampshireItineraryDay 1:We leave Cumbria and travel south to Warwick, where we have some time atleisure for lunch before continuing onto Basingstoke and our hotel the Hilton, dinner inthe hotel.Day 2: This morning we head to the magnificent cathedral city of Winchester, time atleisure. After lunch we travel the short distance to Arlesford where we board theWatercress steam railway for a 10 mile ride through the Hampshire countryside toAlton, we then visit the Jane Austens House and Museum at nearby Chawton. Dinner onour return to the Hilton.Day 3: Today we visit Highclere Castle, the setting for the hugely popular TV perioddrama, Downton Abbey. Tour the elegant castle interior before spending time in thegardens.the Castle’s history also includes a fascinating connection with ancient Egypt,as the 5th Earl, with Howard Carter, discovered the tomb of Tutankhamun in the Valleyof the Kings in 1922. The Castle now houses an exhibition that commemorates thishistoric event, including some rare antiquities from the 5th Earl’s earlier Egyptianexcavations. Dinner on our return to the Hilton.Day 4:We leave the Hilton after Breakfast and make our return journey to Cumbria,stopping off en route at Stratford upon Avon for lunch.

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4 days

£249pp

Wonderful Wiltshireincluding Longleat, TV’s Animal ParkItineraryDay 1:We depart Cumbria in the morning for the journey south to Stratford-upon-Avonwhere we have time for lunch and sightseeing before continuing south to Swindon andour hotel, the Hilton. We will arrive in ample time to freshen up before our mealscommence with dinner in the hotel.Day 2: A full day tour of the Wiltshire countryside including Malmesbury with its abbeyand market cross, delightful Lacock village owned by the National Trust and themedieval town of Devizes which has the Wiltshire Heritage Museum. We return to theSwindon Hotel for dinner.Day 3: Today takes us for a full day visit to Longleat, TV’s Animal Park set in 900 acresof Capability Brown landscaped parkland with 12 attractions that include the house,gardens and safari park. Dinner back at the Hilton hotel.Day 4: Sadly after breakfast we must leave the Hilton hotel for our journey back toCumbria travelling via Cheltenham and the Cotswolds we are due to arrive home early evening.

4 days

£245pp






PRICE INCLUDES

• 3 nights bed & English breakfast • 3 course dinner each night • Excursions • Admission to Longleat • All rooms en-suite • Air conditioned coach travel

HHOOTTEELL

Hilton Hotel Swindon �� 4 star hotel, each room has en-suite facilities,hospitality tray and satellite TV. Lift, bar, restaurant and indoor leisure centre with pool.





PRICE INCLUDES

• 3 nights bed & breakfast • 3 course dinner each night • All rooms en-suite • Excursions • Journey on the Watercress Steam Railway

• Visit to Jane Austens House • Admission to Highclere Castle • Luxury air conditioned coach travel

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The Hilton Basingstoke �� Lovely hotel situated on the outskirts ofBasingstoke, All rooms en-suite, bar, restaurant, lift.

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Northumbrian Coast andAlnwick Castle and GardensItineraryDay 1: A morning departure from Penrith for the journey via Scotch Corner to Beamish,where we spend the afternoon at the open air museum (admission included), Beamishis a living and working experience of life in the North of England during the late 1800’sand early 1900’s. We leave late afternoon for our short journey to Gateshead and theHilton Hotel, dinner in the hotel this evening.Day 2: This morning we have a guided tour of Catherine Cookson Country, afternoonfree in Newcastle with its Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art and the unique TiltingMillenuim Bridge. Dinner at the hotel.Day 3: Morning visit to the impressive Cragside Gardens, a National Trust property.After lunch we travel via Bamburgh Castle to Holy Island (Lindisfarne) where tidespermitting we will visit the Island, we will return to the Hilton in time for dinner.Day 4: Full day to Alnwick, morning at the impressive castle home of the Duke ofNorthumberland and the setting for Hogwarts School in Harry Potter films. Afternoon atAlnwick Gardens, a magnificent 12-acregarden with glorious landscaping and waterfeatures. Dinner served in the hotel tonight.Day 5:We leave our hosts at the hotel forour return journey to Cumbria via themagnificent cathedral city of Durhamarriving home early evening.

5 days

£385pp

Southport – England’sClassic ResortItineraryDay 1: A morning departure from Cumbria as we head south to Lytham on the Fyldecoast, we have some time at leisure for lunch before our short journey to Southport.Dinner is served in the Royal Clifton Hotel tonight.Day 2: Today after breakfast we travel into Liverpool, we have some time at leisure tovisit the Albert Dock or Liverpool 1 before heading through the Mersey Tunnel on ourway to Ness Gardens on the Wirral (admission included). These botanical gardens, part ofthe University of Liverpool, are one of the best conservation gardens in Britain. We returnto Southport for dinner. Day 3: This morning we head to the Lancashire market town of Bury with its famousmarket. We return to Southport early afternoon, have a stroll along the fine sandy beachor visit Victorian Lord Street with its many specialist shops. Dinner in the hotel.Day 4: A morning visit to Crosby with a chance to see Anthony Gormley’s ‘AnotherPlace’, 100 cast iron figures stretching almost one kilometre out to sea, from thecreator of the Angel of the North. We continue to Arley Hall and Gardens (admissionincluded), which, after 250 years in thesame family ownership, has seen itdevelop into one of the finest Victorianestates in Britain. We return to Southportfor dinner.Day 5: A leisurely breakfast is followedby some more free time in the lovelyresort of Southport before leaving forCumbria mid-afternoon.

5 days

£309pp




23rd September 5 days £309 pp

Supplements Single room £nil • Travel insurance £23

PRICE INCLUDES

• 4 nights bed & breakfast • 3 course dinner each night • All rooms en-suite • Excursions • Admission to Ness Botanic Gardens • Admission to Arley Hall


HHOOTTEELL

Royal Clifton Hotel �� Lovely superior 3 star hotel in a great location onSouthport’s promenade with panoramic views, yet only a few minutes walk from thetown centre. All rooms en-suite, restaurant, bar, lounge indoor swimming pool, lift.






PRICE INCLUDES

• 4 nights bed & English breakfast • 3 course dinner each night • All rooms en-suite • Admission to Beamish Open Air Museum

• Admission to Alnwick Castle • Admission to Alnwick Gardens • Admission toCragside Gardens • Guided tour of Catherine Cookson Country • Excursions

as listed • Use of hotel leisure facilities • Air conditioned coach travel

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Hilton Gateshead �� Plus Magnificent hotel with superb views over theriver Tyne and Newcastle’s quayside. All rooms en-suite, bar, restaurant, indoor leisurecentre with pool. Lift to all floors.


Buxton, Chatsworth House & the Peak DistrictItineraryDay 1: Morning departure from Penrith for the journey via Settle to Skipton where wehave time for lunch and a visit to the local market or the castle. Continue on viaKeighley and Halifax through ‘Last of the Summer Wine’ country, before arriving inBuxton at the Palace Hotel. Dinner will be served in the hotelDay 2: Today we have an included visit to Chatsworth House home of the Duke andDuchess of Devonshire and regarded as one of Britain’s best stately homes. We returnto the Palace Hotel for dinner.Day 3: The Peak District was designated Britain’s first National Park in 1951 and todaywe have a full day tour of this area of natural beauty calling at Matlock and Bakewell.We return to Buxton for dinnerDay 4: After breakfast we leave our hosts at the Palace Hotel and have some free timefor lunch and sightseeing in Buxton before returning home via the Cat and Fiddle Pass.We are due back in Cumbria early evening.

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4 days

£269pp

Pennine ExplorerItineraryDay 1: A morning departure from Cumbria as we head to Hawes, this thriving markettown on the Pennine Way is home to Wensleydale cheese. From here we continue toAysgarth and then on to Clitheroe and our hotel, the Dunkenhalgh at Clayton le Moors.Dinner in the hotel.Day 2: Morning visit to the famous Oswaldtwistle Mills, before continuing on toSkipton, where we have an included trip on the Leeds – Liverpool canal, whilst on thebarge the skipper tells the tale of the 200-year-old canal as we pass throughspectacular scenery. Rest of afternoon free to explore Skipton before returning toDunkenhalgh for dinner.Day 3: Today we head across the Penninesvia Todmorden to Haworth, famous for itsconnection with the Bronte sisters. Afterlunch we have an included ride on theWorth Valley Steam Railway, the lineused in the film version of The RailwayChildren. Dinner at the hotel.Day 4: After a leisurely breakfast weleave the Dunkenhalgh Hotel for thejourney to Settle. After time for coffee,we join the train for our return toCumbria. Travelling through wonderfulscenery we arrive in Carlisle to be metby our coach and returned to our dropoff points.

4 days

£269pp


20th May 4 Days £269 pp

23rd June 4 Days £269 pp

26th August 4 Days £269 pp

Supplements Single room £nil – limited • Insurance £21

PRICE INCLUDES

• 3 nights bed & English breakfast • 3 course table dinner each night • Admission to Chatsworth House • Excursions as listed • All rooms en-suite • Use of hotel’s leisure facilities


HHOOTTEELL

The Palace Hotel �� A 4 star hotel situated in its own grounds in Buxton. All rooms are en-suite with hospitality tray. The hotel has its own leisure centre withindoor swimming pool. Lift


31st May 4 days £269 pp




PRICE INCLUDES

• 3 nights bed & English breakfast • 3 course dinner each night • All rooms en-suite • Excursions • Skipton canal boat cruise

• Ride on the Worth Valley Steam Railway • Settle to Carlisle train journey

HHOOTTEELL

The Mercure Dunkenhalgh Hotel �� Set in 17 acres of parkland, theoriginal building dates back 700 years, while many of the original features have beenrestored. The bedrooms are modern and well equipped with en-suite facilities. Thehotel has a leisure centre with indoor pool, bar, restaurant and lift to most floors,please note some rooms are in the hotel annexe.

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Chelsea Flower ShowItineraryDay 1: A morning departure for the journey south to Stratford upon Avon where wehave time for lunch and sightseeing, before continuing our journey to Bracknell and theHilton St Annes Manor Hotel. Dinner in the hotel.Day 2: Full day visit to the Chelsea Flower Show (admission included) probably theworld’s best loved flower show, bringing together show gardens from top designers,blooms from specialist nurseries and everything that is new in the gardening world. Wereturn to hotel for dinner.Day 3: After breakfast we leave our hosts at the Hilton Hotel and head north, stoppingen-route at the beautiful Dorothy Clive Garden, Market Drayton. We are due home early evening.

3 days

£239pp

Hampton Court Flower Show& Kew GardensItineraryDay 1: A morning departure for the journey south to Warwick where we have time for lunch and sightseeing before continuing on to Bracknell and our hotel the Hilton St Annes Manor. Dinner served in the hotel, evening at leisure.Day 2: A full day visit to Hampton Court Flower Show (admission included) organisedby the Royal Horticultural Society, this flower show benefits from a woodland locationalongside the River Thames. There are 25 acres of magnificent gardens andbreathtaking floral displays. We return to the hotel for dinner, evening at leisure.Day 3: After breakfast we leave our hosts at the Hilton and travel to Kew to visit theRoyal Botanical Gardens (admission included) with over 30 acres containing more than50,000 plant species both outdoors and in greenhouses. We leave Kew early afternoonfor the journey home to Cumbria arriving late evening.

3 days

£219pp


23rd May 3 days £239 pp


PRICE INCLUDES

• 2 nights bed & English breakfast • 3 course dinner each nightAdmission to Chelsea Flower Show • Admission to Dorothy Clive Garden

All rooms en-suite • Air conditioned coach travel

HHOOTTEELL

Hilton St Annes Manor �� A lovely 4 star country house hotel set in 25acres of grounds, all rooms en-suite with TV & hospitality tray, restaurant, bar, lift.Indoor leisure centre with pool.




PRICE INCLUDES

• 2 nights bed & English breakfast • 3 course dinner each night• Admission to Hampton Court Flower Show • Admission to Kew Gardens • Excursions as listed All rooms en-suite • Air conditioned coach travel

HHOOTTEELL

Hilton St Annes Manor �� A lovely 4 star country house hotel set in 25acres of grounds, all rooms en-suite with TV & hospitality tray, restaurant, bar, lift.Indoor leisure centre with pool.


Spalding Flower FestivalItineraryDay 1:We depart Cumbria in the morning travelling via the A66 and A1 to Lincoln,where we have time at leisure for lunch in this beautiful cathedral city. After lunch wecontinue our journey to Huntingdon and our hotel the Marriott, we will arrive in ampletime to freshen up before our meals commence with dinner in the hotel.Day 2: Today after breakfast we have a full day visit to Spalding to view the AnnualFlower Parade, admission to Springfield Gardens is included, this is a 25 acre sitewith shrubs, woodland walks and lake. We will return to the Marriott for dinner.Day 3: Sadly today we must leave our hosts at the Marriott Hotel for our returnjourney to Cumbria with a lunch stop at the spa town of Harrogate. We are due toarrive home early evening.

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3 days

£189pp

London & The Royal PalacesItineraryDay 1: A morning departure from Cumbria for the journey south to Windsor (comfortstops will be made en-route) and our hotel, the Copthorne. We are due to arrive lateafternoon. Dinner is served in the hotel this evening.Day 2: After breakfast we head into London and have an included visit to BuckinghamPalace, a chance to see the State Rooms of Her Majesty the Queen’s official Londonresidence. After your visit spend the rest of the day at leisure in London before returningto the hotel for dinner.Day 3: Today we have a full day visit to Hampton Court Palace, a palace that has stoodby the river Thames for more than 500 years. Visit the Great Hall, Henry VIII’sapartments, the Tudor kitchens, the world famous Maze and gardens. Dinner on returnto the Copthorne Hotel.Day 4: After breakfast we leave the hotel and travel the short distance to Windsor foran included visit to the Castle, which has been a Royal residence since the reign ofHenry I. We leave Windsor after lunch for the return journey home to Cumbria, arrivinghome late evening.

4 days

£289pp


3rd May 3 days £189 pp


PRICE INCLUDES

• 2 Nights bed & English breakfast • 3 Course dinner each night • Admission to Springfield Gardens • Visits to Lincoln and Harrogate


HHOOTTEELL

The Marriott Hotel Huntingdon �� A lovely 4 star hotel with en-suiterooms, each with hospitality tray and satellite TV, lift, bar, restaurant and indoor leisurecentre with pool.





PRICE INCLUDES

• 3 Nights bed & breakfast • 3 Course dinner each night • All rooms en-suite • Admission to Windsor Castle • Admission to Hampton Court Palace • Admission to Buckingham Palace • Air conditioned coach travel

HHOOTTEELL

Millenium Copthorne Slough-Windsor �� A lovely modern 4 star hotel,all rooms en-suite with TV and hospitality tray, restaurant, bar, lift. Indoor leisurecentre with pool.

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London Summer SpecialItineraryDay 1: A morning departure from Cumbria sees us travel south via the motorwaysystem to London, lunch and coffee stops will be made en-route and we are due toarrive at our hotel, the County Hall Park Plaza mid afternoon, rest of day free.Day 2: This morning we have a short city tour of London before heading to WestminsterPier and an included boat tour along the River Thames. Rest of day at leisure.Day 3: Day at leisure.Day 4: A tour today to historic Windsor, where on a visit to the Castle you can see themagnificently restored State Apartments and the intricate workmanship in the roof of St Georges Hall.Day 5: A full day tour to Greenwich, now a world heritage site with many attractionsincluding the Royal Observatory, National Maritime Museum and Greenwich Royal Park.Day 6: Today we leave London for our return journey back to Cumbria comfort stopswill be made en-route and we are due back home early evening.N.B. Theatre tickets can be booked from our Penrith office.

6 days

£399pp

London WeekendItineraryFriday: Our luxury coach departs Cumbria in the morning for the journey south toLondon, coffee and lunch stops en-route will be made. We are due to arrive in Londonlate afternoon and after checking into our hotel, the rest of the day is free.Saturday: After a full English breakfastthe day is free for shopping orsightseeing. Theatre tickets can bebooked through our Penrith office.Sunday: After our English breakfast wehave some free time for sightseeing andlunch. Walk to Buckingham Palace tosee the changing of the guard or visitone of London’s many markets, beforewe leave London early afternoon for ourreturn journey to Cumbria, we are due toarrive home late evening.

3/4daysfrom

£179pp


1st February 3 days £179 pp


29th March(Easter tour 3 nights in London &

returns Monday)4 days £289 pp



8th November 3 days £195 pp

22nd November 3 days £195 pp

29th November 3 days £195 pp

Supplements Single room £60 per night • Travel insurance £17 (3 days) • Travel insurance £21 (4 days)

PRICE INCLUDES

• 2 nights accommodation • English breakfast • All rooms en-suite • Air conditioned coach travel

HHOOTTEELL

County Hall Park Plaza �� This modern hotel is superbly situated in theheart of London within easy walking distance to the London Eye, Westminster and theHouses of Parliament. All rooms en-suite, bar and restaurant. A very popular citycentre hotel.





PRICE INCLUDES

• 5 nights bed & full English breakfast • Excursions as listed • Short city tour • Thames river cruise • All rooms en-suite • Air conditioned coach travel

HHOOTTEELL

County Hall Park Plaza �� A super 4 star hotel situated next to the LondonEye. All rooms en-suite, bar, restaurant, lift. A very popular city centre hotel.


Our Trading Charter With YouWhy should I read this?Because it is very important. Our Trading Charter forms a key part of our agreement with you because it notonly comprises the booking terms and conditions for the booking of your package, but also the ConsumerGuarantee (described below) from The Bonded Coach Holidays Group (“BCH Group”), part of the Confederationof Passenger Transport UK, providing protection for the money you pay to us for the booking should we go outof business. Both the booking terms and conditions and the Consumer Guarantee, together with theconfirmation of booking we give you at the time we commit to your booking for you, together make up thelegally binding contract between you as the lead name making the booking, anyone else in your party and us.When you make this booking as the lead name you undertake that you are 18 and have the authority to accept,and do accept, on behalf of your party the terms of this Trading Charter. This contract is made subject to theterms of this Trading Charter, which are governed by English Law, and the non-exclusive jurisdiction of theEnglish Courts. However, if you are resident in Scotland or Northern Ireland, you are able to choose the lawand courts in your country, but if you wish to do so we would ask you to request this before placing your booking.

How and when do I make this contract with you?We welcome you making contact with us in a number of ways. You can write to us, phone us, email, or visitour website. Whichever way you contact us, the contract is made when your booking is entered on to ourreservation system and we issue a confirmation of booking. We will send you, the confirmation of yourbooking within 5 days. Please check this confirmation very carefully to ensure all the information is correctand tell us, immediately of any errors.

How is my money for the package I book protected?Your money is protected by the Consumer Guarantee described below and provided to you by the BCH Group.This is possible because we subscribe to the Code of Conduct of the BCH Group, which requires us to take outa bond from a financial entity in favour of the BCH Group for it to use to provide protection for your packagemoney in the unlikely event that, for financial reasons, we can’t carry out our booking obligations to you.

BCH Group Consumer GuaranteeThe Bonded Coach Holiday Group guarantees to you that in the event of our failure through insolvency toprovide your package as booked, BCH Group will:

1 wherever possible, arrange for your package to be completed;

2 where failure occurs after your package has begun, arrange for you and those in your party covered by thebooking to be returned by an appropriate means of transport to their UK area of departure;

3 if the package cannot be completed as booked, to reimburse your booking-payments received by us,provided that BCH Group will first take in to account and withhold an appropriate amount if any part of theservice has already been provided (including any substituted service) or you are entitled to a refund fromyour credit card provider.

In the event that you are to be reimbursed under the BCH Group consumer guarantee, you will be asked toassign absolutely to BCH Group any right, claim or cause of action which you may have arising out of orconnected with the subject matter and will be asked to assist BCH Group in any claim brought by themconnected with the subject matter.

When do I need to pay for my package and how much?We reserve the right to alter the prices of any of the packages that we advertise. At the time of booking youwill be told the current price of the package. You can book by paying a deposit for each person named on thebooking. You will be told at what point in time you will become committed to a booking, but we are notcommitted to the booking until such time as we provide you with our confirmation of booking. Ourcommitment is always conditional upon any balance being paid before the dates listed below. If you bookwithin our balance due period you will need to pay the total package cost at the time of your booking. If youdo not pay the outstanding balance for your package on or before the date when it is due we may cancel yourbooking and you will be required to pay the cancellation charges detailed below. The date of cancellation willnormally be the date on which we receive your written confirmation that you intend to cancel or 15 days afterthe balance due date, whichever comes first.

Deposit £40 per person UK £50 per person Continental Your balance is due 6 weeks prior to departure Where optional items are purchased as part of the package these are payable on the balance due date exceptwhere items, such as theatre tickets, have been specifically purchased for you. In this case the cost will bepayable at a separate date notified to you and will not normally be refundable unless we obtain a refund fromthe supplier we use.

Can I change my package arrangements?After we have issued our booking confirmation we will do our best to accommodate any changes you maywant to make but we cannot guarantee to do so. Any changes must be notified to us in writing and signed bythe person who signed the booking form. If we are able to make the changes an amendment fee of £10 will bepayable plus the cost that we incur in making the amendment. The costs of making a change increases thecloser to the departure date you want to make it. Some arrangements, like particular types of tickets, cannotbe changed without paying a cancellation charge of up to 100% of the cost of the ticket.

Can I transfer my booking to someone else?You can transfer your booking to someone else provided you give us reasonable notice. This person must beable to satisfy all the conditions for the package and a change cannot normally be made later than seven daysprior to departure. We will make an administration charge of £10 per booking for every transfer we make plusany reasonable additional costs caused by the transfer. You will remain responsible for ensuring that thepackage is paid for by the balance due date. This is in addition to (and does not affect) the separate liability ofthe transferee to us.

How can I cancel my package?You, or any member of your party, may cancel at any time provided that the cancellation is made by the personin whose name we issued the confirmation of booking and is communicated to us in writing via the office atwhich you made your original booking. You will have to pay cancellation charges set out in the scale below tocover our estimated loss resulting from the cancellation. If you are insured against cancellation you may beable to recover the charges from your insurers. Your cancellation will take effect from the date when wereceive your written confirmation of your cancellation. You must also return any tickets or vouchers that youhave received. A reduction in room occupancy may increase the charges for the remaining passengers by theapplication of supplements for low occupancy of rooms. Scale of Cancellation Charges [See note 24] Period before departure within which written Amount of cancellation charge as a %cancellation of holiday price is received of total package cost

More than 42 days Deposit only

42 - 29 days 30% or Deposit, if greater

28 - 15 days 60%

14 - 0 days 100%What happens if you change my package?The arrangements for your package will usually have been made many months in advance. Sometimes

changes are unavoidable and we reserve the right to make them at any time. Most of these changes are likely to be minor and we will do our best to keep you informed. If, after booking and before departure, we make a significant change to your package you will have the option of withdrawing from the package without penalty or alternatively you may transfer to another package withoutpaying an administration fee. In either case we will pay you compensation according to the scale set outbelow. A significant change includes a change in departure time or return time of more than 12 hours, achange of departure point, location of resort or type of hotel, (excluding single overnight hotels on touringpackages where the quality of the hotel is comparable), a change of mode when crossing the Channel, or thespecification of the coach. If you withdraw from the package because we have made a significant change or ifwe have to cancel your package for any reason other than non-payment by you we will offer you the choice of:

• A comparable replacement package if available;or:• a replacement package of lower quality together with a refund of the price difference;or:• a full refund of the money you have paid.

When we have notified you of the changes and options available, you must tell us your decision as soon aspossible and within any timescale we may set bearing in mind the need to safeguard the bookingarrangements of other customers.Scale of CompensationWe will pay you compensation for significant changes on the following scale

Period before departure in which significant Amount per personchange is notified to you or your agent

More than 42 days Nil

42 to 29 days £10

28 to 15 days £15

14 to 8 days £20

7 to 0 days £25

Payment of compensation according to the scale set out above will not affect your statutory right to claimfurther compensation if, in all the circumstances, you remain dissatisfied. If, prior to departure, we make asignificant change to your package arrangements or cancel your package we will pay you compensation onthe above scale unless:-

• the package is cancelled because the number of persons who agreed to take it is less than the minimumnumber required, and you were informed of the cancellation in writing within the period indicated in thedescription of the package; or

• the package is changed or cancelled by reason of unusual and unforeseeable circumstances beyond ourcontrol, the consequences of which could not have been avoided even if all due care had been exercised.These circumstances, which we call force majeure, include, but are not limited to, war or threat of war, riot,civil strife, terrorist activity, industrial disputes, fire, quarantine, epidemic or health risks, natural or nucleardisasters, port and terminal closures and adverse weather conditions.

Payment of compensation according to the scale set out above will not affect your statutory right to claimfurther compensation if, in all the circumstances, you remain dissatisfied. If, after departure, we need to makea change to a significant proportion of your package we will do our best to make suitable alternativearrangements at no extra cost to you. If it proves impossible to make suitable alternative arrangements, or ifyou have reasonable grounds for refusing the alternative offered, we will arrange transport back to your pointof departure, or to an alternative location that we agree to, Unless the change is as a result of unusual andunforeseeable circumstances beyond our control (force majeure as described above), you will also be entitledto compensation.What is the extent of your liability?Your package contract with us will be performed or provided with reasonable skill and care. We acceptresponsibility if you or customers named in the booking suffer death or personal injury, or the contractualarrangements are not provided as promised as a result of the failure of us or our agents or suppliers or theemployees of each whilst acting in the course of their employment unless the failure or improper performanceis due to:-

• you, or

• any of the following:

• a third party unconnected with the provision of the travel arrangements, or

• unusual and unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control, the consequences of which could not havebeen avoided even if all due care had been exercised, or

• an event which we or our suppliers, even with all due care, could not foresee or forestall

provided that in these 3 events we would still endeavour to give prompt assistance if you are in difficulty and,if you inform us that you don’t believe you have received the contracted service, we will make prompt effortsto find appropriate solutions.

For claims which involve death or personal injury we do not impose any restriction upon our liability to theextent that it arises from our negligence.

For all other claims which do not involve personal injury or death:

• the most we will have to pay if we are liable to you is twice the price you’ve paid for your package (notincluding insurance premiums and amendment charges).

• Our liability will also be limited in accordance with/or in line with all relevant international convention.These include the Athens Convention (applies to transport by ship), the Berne Convention (applies totransport by rail), the Geneva Convention (applies to transport by road) and the Paris Convention (applies toaccommodation). You can get copies of the relevant conventions from the Internet or from us. You shouldalso note that these conventions limit or remove the amount of compensation that you can claim for death,injury, delay to passengers and loss, damage and delay to luggage. We will apply the limits of theseConventions to any payments to you as if we were the carrier.

The above suppliers (such as accommodation or transport providers) have their own booking conditions orconditions of carriage, and these conditions may limit or remove the relevant transport provider's or othersupplier's liability. You can get copies of such conditions from our offices, or the offices of the relevantsupplier. We will pay you in accordance with these conditions which are incorporated into the Trading Charter.If we make any payment to you or any member of your party for death or personal injury or illness, you will beasked to assign to us or our insurers the rights you may have to take action against the person or organisationresponsible for causing the death, personal injury or illness. NB: this clause does not apply to any separatecontracts that you may enter into for excursions or activities during or outside of your package.What do I need to do if I have to complain?If you have a complaint during your package you should tell the driver/representative or supplier at theearliest opportunity so that they can do their utmost to resolve the problem immediately. If they are unable toresolve the problem to your satisfaction you should complete a Holiday Report Form which is available fromthe driver/representative. You will be given a copy of this report which you should keep. If, on your return

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from your package, you remain dissatisfied you should write within 28 days to Titterington Holidays, CentralBuildings, Cornmarket, Penrith, Cumbria CA11 7HT. In your letter you will need to quote your bookingreference number, holiday number, departure date and the number of the Holiday Report Form, which youcompleted at the time. If you do not tell us at the earliest opportunity about a problem giving rise to yourcomplaint we cannot take steps to investigate and rectify it at the time. We will take into account the dateyou first drew the problem to the attention of our driver/representative or supplier when responding to yourcomplaint and it may affect your rights under this Trading Charter if we have not been able to investigate andremedy the situation at the time. Our CoachesWe will always use our reasonable endeavours to provide a coach to the specification as described in ourbrochure or advertisement but reserve the right to substitute an alternative vehicle should unforeseencircumstances arise. There is a seating plan of the coach for each package, but it is possible that on occasionsoperational reasons will require a coach with a different configuration to be used. We therefore reserve theright to alter a coach-seating plan and allocate seats other than those you have booked. Requests forparticular seats can be made on most packages when booking but because allocations are made on a firstcome, first served basis you are recommended to book early. When your booking is confirmed you will beoffered the best seats that are available at that time. If you know someone who may want to book later but sitnear you please discuss this with the booking clerk at the time you make your booking. Specific seats will notbe allocated on coaches which operate on feeder services between joining points and main packagedeparture points.Hotel FacilitiesSome hotel facilities, such as indoor or outdoor swimming pools or leisure facilities, may from time to time bewithdrawn for routine maintenance or be subject to seasonal availability. The provision of these facilities istherefore not guaranteed.Health & Safety during your packageIn some foreign countries, standards of infrastructure, safety and hygiene may be lower than those to whichwe are accustomed in the UK. You should therefore exercise greater care for your own protection. Furtherinformation can be obtained from your GP or from your travel agent who can provide you with the leaflet"Health Advice for Travellers" published by the Department of Health. Some people may be at risk fromdiscomfort or deep vein thrombosis (DVT) if they remain immobile on a journey for a long period of time. If youare planning to undertake a coach journey of more than 3 hours you should consult your doctor if you haveever had DVT or pulmonary embolism, a family history of clotting conditions, cancer or treatment for cancer, astroke, heart or lung disease or if you have had major surgery in the past 3 months. We reserve the right torefuse any booking in the absence of a doctor's certificate confirming that you are fit to travel. During thejourney we will provide comfort stops as frequently as possible. During these stops you are encouraged to getoff the coach and walk around. Exercise reduces any discomfort which may be caused by periods ofimmobility. During any journey you should drink alcohol only in moderation as it leads to dehydration.Passenger behaviour We want all our customers to have a happy and carefree holiday. But you must remember that you areresponsible for your behaviour and the effect it may have on others. If you or any member of your party isabusive or disruptive or behaves in a way which, in our reasonable opinion, could cause damage or injury toothers or affect their enjoyment of their holiday, or which could damage property, we have the right, afterreasonable consideration, to terminate your contract with us. If this happens we will have no furtherobligations or liability to you. The coach driver/representative, ship's captain, or authorised official of othermeans of transport is entitled to refuse you boarding if in their reasonable opinion you are unacceptably underthe influence of drink or drugs or you are being violent or disruptive. If you are refused boarding on theoutward journey we will regard it as a cancellation by you and we will apply cancellation charges according tothe scale set out above. If the refusal is on the return journey we have the right to terminate the contract andwill have no further obligations or liability to you. No smoking policy Smoking is not permitted on our coaches. Pets We do not allow pets to taken on our packages. Registered Assistance Dogs will normally be accommodatedon UK packages but not on overseas packages. Pick up point, itineraries, travel documents and passportYou are responsible for ensuring that you are at the correct departure point, at the correct time, with thecorrect documents and we cannot be held liable for any loss or expense suffered by you or your party becauseof an incorrect passport or late arrival at the departure point. If you are a British citizen travelling outside theUnited Kingdom you must have a full UK passport valid for a minimum of three months after your scheduleddate of return. Non-UK citizens must seek passport and visa advice from the relevant consulates or embassiesof the countries you plan to visit prior to making a booking for one of our packages (and you are advised tocheck with the relevant consulate or embassy to ensure you allow sufficient time before your departure toapply for a visa). The name on the passport must match the name on the ticket. If someone in your partychanges name after the booking is made you must tell us immediately so that we can issue the ticket in thenew name. When you have paid the balance we will send you all the necessary labels so that you receivethem in good time for your holiday. Certain travel documents may have to be retained by us and yourdriver/courier will then issue them to you at the relevant time. If you lose a travel document after it has beenissued to you we will require you to meet the direct cost charged by the carrier/supplier for the issue of aduplicate or replacement. Titterington Holidays reserve the right to modify itineraries to conform with requestsfrom the competent authorities in the United Kingdom and any other sovereign state through which the tourwill operate. We recommend that you read the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) advice aboutyour holiday at www.fco.gov.uk. Excursions which are included in the cost of your booking and are part of yourpackage are detailed on the relevant brochure page and refunds will not be made for any excursion not taken.Optional excursions may be booked and paid for in resort but these will not form part of your booking.Admission fees to buildings, grounds etc. are not included in the price of the package unless otherwise statedon the relevant brochure page. What happens if I am delayed? Your travel insurance may cover you for some delays. In addition where you are delayed for more than sixhours in any one day we will seek to minimise any discomfort and where possible, arrange for refreshmentsand meals. Do I need to take out travel insurance?We strongly advise all our customers to take out travel insurance to cover medical and repatriation costs,personal injury, loss of baggage and cancellation charges. If you do not have adequate insurance and requireour assistance during your package, we reserve the right to reclaim from you any medical repatriation or otherexpenses which we may incur on your behalf which would otherwise have been met by insurers. What assistance will you give me if things go wrong when it is not your fault?In addition to what has already been stated (and without affecting that), if you, or any member of your party,suffer death, illness or injury whilst overseas arising out of an activity which does not form part of yourpackage travel arrangements or an excursion arranged through us in the UK, we shall at our discretion, offeradvice, guidance and assistance. Where legal action is contemplated and you want our assistance, you mustobtain our written consent prior to commencement of proceedings. Our consent will be given subject to youundertaking to assign any costs, benefits received under any relevant insurance policy to ourselves. We limitthe cost of our assistance to you and any member of your party to £5000 per party.

Passengers with disabilities You confirm that you will notify us before you book if you or any member of your party has a disability so thatwe may consider what reasonable adjustments we or any relevant supplier should consider in the context ofyour package. We want to ensure the arrangements for your package are suitable and appropriate. If you havespecific needs for equipment (such as scooters) or medication, or you will need assistance or particularfacilities in the hotel, port or train station, or may have difficulties in taking part in excursions or boarding andtravelling on the coach or other means of transport you must let us know in advance. If any assistance isrequired it must be brought to our attention at the time of booking or, if it arises later, as soon as possible. Notall the packages in this brochure may be suitable for you and if we reasonably consider we cannot providewhat is required, we will not accept the booking or, if details are not given at the time of booking, cancel it.We want you to enjoy your package and will try to help you select an appropriate trip. If you need advice orfurther information contact our travel office in Penrith.Special requestsIf you require a special diet please tell us before booking, or as soon as you are medically advised, and sendus a copy of the diet. We will notify the hotel or hotels identified in your booking but please note that somehotels may not have facilities to provide special diets and we cannot be held liable for their failure to do sounless the hotel has confirmed in writing that a special diet will be catered for. Where we think that a hotel islikely to be unable to cope with a special diet, we will tell you prior to your booking confirmation being issuedso that you can exercise your right to cancel your package booking without charge. Any extra costs incurred byyou during your package must be paid to the hotel by you prior to departure from the hotel. You should alsodetail any other requests, for example, low floor rooms, particular rooms or locations on the special requestssection of the booking form. We will pass your request to the relevant supplier but this does not necessarilymean that your request will be fulfilled. If a request can be fulfilled you may incur an extra charge payableeither to us or direct to the hotel. Please note that requests cannot be guaranteed unless we confirm on yourbooking confirmation that this is a guaranteed requirement. Single OccupancySingle occupancy of rooms when available may be subject to a supplementary charge and this will be shownon the brochure page. EntertainmentSome of our hotels arrange additional entertainment. Where this is part of the package details are given onthe respective brochure page. Where it is not specified it may still be available but is at the discretion of thehotel and is not guaranteed. It may be withdrawn if there is a lack of demand or for operational reasons. Data Protection Act In order to process your booking and to ensure that your travel arrangements run smoothly and meet yourrequirements we need to use the information you provide such as name, address, any special needs/dietaryrequirements etc. We take full responsibility for ensuring that proper measures are in place to protect yourinformation. We must pass the information on to the relevant suppliers of your travel arrangements such ashotels, transport companies etc. The information may also be supplied to security or credit checkingcompanies, public authorities such as customs/immigration if required by them, or as required by law.Additionally, where your package is outside the European Economic Area (EEA), controls on data protection inyour destination may not be as strong as the legal requirements in this country. We will not, however, passinformation on to any person not responsible for part of your travel arrangements. This applies to anysensitive information that you give to us such as details of any disabilities or dietary/religious requirements. Ifwe cannot pass this information to the relevant suppliers, whether in the EEA or not, we cannot provide yourbooking. In making this booking, you consent to this information being passed on to the relevant persons. Publication date and detailsThis brochure was printed in the United Kingdom by TCD design & print October 2012. Joining PointsYou may join any of the holidays in the brochure at the following towns. Please select your preference at thetime of booking. We look forward to seeing you in 2010.Egremont Egremont Conservative ClubWhitehaven Old Bus StationDistington Outside Prospect WorksHarrington Bus Stop opposite The Galloping HorseWorkington The lay-by on Jane Street opposite Graham’s TravelFlimby Railway StationMaryport Outside Co-opDearham Commercial CornerCockermouth Monument Main StreetKeswick Entrance To Bells Close Car ParkAspatria Car Park Beside SparWaverton Village HallWigton Outside Bus StationThursby Bus StopCarlisle Entrance to Sands Car ParkPenrith Sandgate Bus StationShap Village Hall (only on tours south bound via M6)Appleby The SandsBrough Clock MonumentKirkby Stephen Market SquareTebay Junction 38 M6 (only on tours south bound via M6)There is no supplement for picking up at the above towns though the coach used will not necessarily be thetour coach.*Passengers may only be picked up at the joining points stated above and are reminded that they areresponsible for ensuring they are at the correct place at the time stated. The Company accepts no liability forlate arrivals who miss the coach as departure times must be strictly adhered to.Motability ScootersSubject to space being available, we will carry motability scooters though confirmation must be recieved fromour Travel Office.If you wish to take a motability scooter or wheelchair on your holiday you must request this at the time ofbooking and carriage is at the discretion of the company. Any such equipment must fold flat for storage ormust be broken down into pieces of no more than 20kg and be assembled, dismantled, and handled by theuser or their companion. Our drivers are happy to provide general assistance to our customers, but must notundertake any action which may put their health, safety, welfare or the legal requirement for a break in dutyat risk. PLEASE NOTE: SOME EXCURSIONS MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR THOSE PASSENGERS WITH AMOTABILITY SCOOTERLuggageYour luggage allowance is 1 suitcase per person weighing no more than 20Kg plus 1 overnight bag per personif required.

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Holiday Travel InsuranceA Special Holiday Travel Insurance Scheme is available for all passengers travellingon our holidays which is arranged with ETI – International Travel Protection (the UKbranch of Europäische Reiseverscherung AG) who are Licensed by the Bundesanstaltfür Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht (BAFIN – www.bafin.de) and approved by theFinancial Services Authority (FSA – www.fsa.gov.uk) to undertake insurance businessin the UK. Should you wish to take advantage of our Holiday Travel Insurance pleaseinclude the appropriate premium when booking your holiday.DEMANDS AND NEEDSThis insurance policy will suit the Demands and Needs of an individual, orgroup(where applicable) who have no excluded pre-existing medical conditions, aretravelling in countries included within the policy terms and who wish to insurethemselves against unforeseen events detailed in the cover section below. Subjectto the terms, conditions and maximum specified claim limits.IMPORTANTWe will not provide you with advice about the suitability of this product for yourindividual needs but will be happy to provide you with factual information.We summarise below the details of the insurance cover provided which alsoincludes SPECIALTY ASSISTANCE LTD - 24-hour emergency service. The following isa brief summary of the cover available. Full details of Cover, Policy Warranties andExclusions will be forwarded with your confirmation of booking. In any event youmay ask for a specimen copy of the Policy Wording before booking should you wishto examine this in advance.

Cancellation £2,000Medical Expenses & Repatriation £1,000,000Curtailment & Hospital Benefit £2,000Luggage & Personal Money £1,000 (£200 any one article, £200

in all valuables and £200 Personal Money) Luggage Delay £75 Personal Liability £1,000,000Personal Accident £10,000Loss of Passport £200Legal Expenses £25,000Delayed Departure £60Missed Departure £200Fourteen Day Refund – Premium refund if policy not satisfactory.Cooling Off Period

POLICY EXCESSLoss of Deposit £10, Cancellation £10 holidays up to £49, increased to £20 holidaysup to £99 and £35 holidays over £99. Medical Expenses, Curtailment, Luggage,Personal Money and Legal Expenses £35 excess each and every claim.IMPORTANT - HEALTH CONDITIONS APPLYING TO ALL TRAVEL DESTINATIONSWe shall not be liable for claims WHERE AT THE TIME OF TAKING OUT THIS POLICY:1. You are aware of any medical condition or set of circumstances that couldreasonably be expected to give rise to a claim (for example the state of health of aClose Relative, Business Associate or any person on whom your travel plans depend).2. The Insured Person whose medical condition gives rise to a claim:

(a) is receiving, or on a waiting list for, surgery, in-patient treatment orinvestigations In a hospital, clinic or nursing home: or

(b) is travelling against any health requirements stipulated by the carrier,their handling agents or any other public transport provider; or

(c) is travelling against the advice of a Medical Practitioner or for thepurposes of obtaining medical treatment abroad; or

(d) has been given a terminal prognosis.

COOLING OFF PERIODYou should read your policy immediately to ensure it meets with your requirements.If for any reason it does not it must be returned to the issuer of the policy within 14days of the date of issue or prior to travel which ever is the sooner. Your money willbe refunded in full, provided no claims have been made or incident likely to give riseto a claim has arisen. If you cancel your policy after 14 days no refund will be given.

Please note our Holiday Travel Insurance Scheme is only available to UnitedKingdom Residents.

Titterington Holidays Limited is an Appointed Representative of ITC ComplianceLimited who are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.

Titterington HolidaysTravel Office:Central Buildings, Cornmarket,Penrith, Cumbria CA11 7HTTelephone 01768 863594Out of hours: 0777 6222084 (mobile)

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