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IN SEARCH OF BLUEBELLS BOOK IN THE TROSSACHS NOW
HARROGATE AUTUMN BOOK FLOWER SHOW NOW
NEW
The much-loved bluebell is a special Spring treasure. As the weather warms up, this brand-new tour promises to capture the bluebell’s full glory in the glades of the Trossachs. Staying at the popular Winnock Hotel, come and search for bluebells and enjoy some wonderful loch cruising (NB sightings are not guaranteed as weather affects flowering times)
ITINERARY
DAY 1 Big drive to North of the Border with en-route stops to arrive at Drymen for 4 nights DBB
DAY 2 – 4 At leisure in Drymen with three included excursions
INCLUDED EXCURSIONS
Loch Katrine Cruise with lunch Into the Trossachs National Park to lovely Loch Katrine where the hunt begins for the 'carpets of blue'. Board the restored SS Walter Scott Steamship for a gentle 2-hour cruise to take in the stunning views. Afterwards a light soup and sandwich lunch awaits before heading off to pretty Callander
Loch Lomond & Inchcailloch Head to the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond to cruise to the tiny, enchanting island of Inchcailloch, which in Spring is covered in a blanket of bluebells. NB some uneven ground. Then onto Luss, the pretty conservation village, known as the location for the TV soap, High Road
Kilbryde Castle & Gardens Kilbryde Castle has been home to the Campbell family since 1659. You will be welcomed by Sir James Campbell (and/or his
wife, Carola) with tea, coffee
If you have already experienced Chelsea, Hampton Court and Tatton Park, then the Harrogate Flower Show is a great alternative. It is a top event in the UK gardening calendar offering everything you need to plan and plant the perfect outdoor space. A scenic drive through magnificent Calderdale & Haworth rounds off this super little September getaway!
ITINERARY
DAY 1 Head north pausing for a refreshment stop to arrive in Yorkshire late afternoon for 3 nights. DBB
DAY 2 – 3 At leisure in Yorkshire with two included excursions
INCLUDED EXCURSIONS
Harrogate Autumn Flower Show Newby Hall hosts the prestigious Harrogate Autumn Flower Show. With leading plant nurseries, a fantastic fruit and vegetable show, live advice stages and a sea of over 5000 autumn blooms plus entrance
to Newby's incredible gardens, the Harrogate Autumn Flower Show is a true inspiration for garden lovers
Calderdale & Haworth Beautiful Calderdale abounds with river valleys, moorland and hill country. Visit Sowerby Bridge featured in the hit series, ‘Happy Valley’, and just down the road is the beguiling town of Hebden Bridge, also a favourite film location. Make a final stop in charming Haworth with its quaint cobbled main street
DAY 4 After breakfast depart homeward
and home-baking. Afterwards explore the house and grounds in search of bluebells
DAY 5 After breakfast depart homeward
PRICE INCLUDES
Hotel for 4 nights with breakfast & dinner Porterage
Loch Katrine cruise
Soup & sandwich lunch Loch Lomond cruise with packed lunch
Visit to Kilbryde Castle with home baking Entertainment on 2 nights (inc Scottish themed)
DATES & PRICES SUPPLEMENTS
PRICE INCLUDES
Hotel for 3 nights with breakfast & dinner Tea/coffee after dinner Porterage & welcome drink Entrance to Harrogate Autumn Flower Show at Newby Hall
Excursion to Calderdale & Haworth
Call us on: 01255 425453
DATES & PRICES SUPPLEMENTS
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Call us on 01255 425453 / 01296 336666
5 DAYS
FROM £709
4 DAYS
FROM £439
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FLOWERS, GARDENS & FESTIVALS
WINNOCK HOTEL, DRYMEN HHH
Situated on the pretty village green of Drymen Cosy log fires & hearty Scottish cuisine Traditional bar area and restaurant
Comfortable guestrooms with TV & hairdryer
No lift but some ground floor rooms
CEDAR COURT HOTEL BRADFORD HHHH
Re-furbished hotel located south of Bradford, close to motorway network Smart guestrooms
with TV, WiFi & desk (no walk-in showers) Restaurant & lounge bar There is a lift
6 MAY 2024
£709
13 SEPT 2024
£439
Single
ON REQUEST
Insurance
£37
Single
£60
Insurance
£35
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