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HIGHCLERE CASTLE & BOOK A TIPPLE OF GIN NOW
CHARMING COTSWOLDS BOOK
AUTUMN COLOURS
NEW
Beautiful Highclere Castle needs little introduction as the film location of the hugely popular Downton Abbey TV series. Home to the Carnarvon family since 1679, you can now walk in the footsteps of your favourite Downton Abbey characters. A visit to Winchester & a tour of Bombay Sapphire Gin complete this great little break
ITINERARY
DAY 1 Head to Newbury, with an interesting stop en-route, for your 3-night stay. DBB
DAY 2 – 3 At leisure with two included excursions
INCLUDED EXCURSIONS
The Real ‘Downton Abbey’ Highclere Castle has many rooms and vistas which will be familiar to viewers of ‘Downton Abbey’ including the Drawing & Dining Rooms. Also enjoy the distinctive Capability Brown gardens. Time at leisure in historic Newbury Bombay Sapphire & Winchester Immerse yourself in all things gin with a tour of the distillery including the botanical sensory experience and of course, a tipple of gin. Then to Hampshire’s foodie capital, historic Winchester
DAY 4 Homeward via interchange with a refreshment stop along the way
NEW
Explore the Charming Cotswolds, the epitome of rustic charm, as the warm hues of summer give way to the golden browns, burnt oranges and fiery reds of autumn and the landscape transforms into an artist’s dream
ITINERARY
DAY 1 Travel to Gloucestershire with a lunch stop in lovely Stow-on-the-Wold before checking to your hotel for your 3-night stay. DBB
DAY 2 – 3 At leisure with two included excursions
INCLUDED EXCURSIONS
Batsford Arboretum & Moreton-in-Marsh One of the UK's finest tree and shrub collections, Batsford is a riot of autumnal colour and a must visit for nature lovers. Moreton-in-Marsh has a broad High Street lined with elegant Cotswolds stone buildings Cotswolds Scenic Drive Enjoy the scenery and autumn colours en-route to the ‘Jewel of the Cotswolds’, Broadway, and then to charming Shipston-on-Stour for a cream tea
DAY 4 Homeward via interchange with a stop in picturesque Bourton-on-the-Water with its many little bridges
PRICE INCLUDES
Hotel for 3 nights with breakfast & dinner Porterage
Visit & entry to Highclere Castle
Visit to Newbury
Entrance & guided tour of Bombay Sapphire Distillery Free time in Winchester
PRICE INCLUDES
Hotel for 3 nights with breakfast & dinner Porterage
Entrance to Batsford Arboretum
Visit to Moreton-in-Marsh Cotswolds Cream Tea Cotswolds Scenic tour
En route stops to Stow-on-the Wold & Bourton-on-the-Water
DATES & PRICES SUPPLEMENTS
DATES & PRICES SUPPLEMENTS
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NOW
4 DAYS
FROM £479
4 DAYS
FROM £499
SOUTH & SOUTH COAST
MERCURE WEST GRANGE HOTEL NEWBURY HHH
Smart low-rise hotel in landscaped grounds in rural location
Classic guestrooms with TV, hairdryer, safe & WiFi Relaxed restaurant
& bar overlooking courtyard & gardens Singles are double for sole use
There is lift (some ground floor rooms)
DELTA BY MARRIOTT – CHELTENHAM CHASE HHHH
Contemporary Gloucestershire retreat 14m swimming pool, sauna, steam & spa (treatments must be booked)
Restaurant & Garden Terrace Bar
Smart guestrooms with TV, hairdryer & WiFi Singles are double for sole use
30 AUG 2024
£479
25 OCT 2024
£499
Single
£45
Insurance
£35
Single
£120
Insurance
£35
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