Stratford & The Cotswolds  |
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Travel back in time to Elizabethan England. Walk in the footsteps of Elizabeth 1 and uncover Shakespeare’s secrets in the beautiful county of Warwickshire. Also included in this tour is a trip to the Cotswolds, famous for its honey coloured limestone, pretty villages and rolling hills, the Cotswold landscape has changed little over the centuries. Once a major centre for sheep farming and weaving, the villages and towns have remained unchanged with thatched cottages, old inns and grand manor houses in abundance.
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Best Western Studley Castle Hotel
3 Star Tel: 01527 853 111
Castle Road, Studley |
Deep in the Warwickshire countryside set in the tranquil surroundings of its own 28-acre estate, Best Western Studley Castle is a place of great character, charm and contrasts and built in the Victorian style of a medieval castle. All en-suite rooms offer TV, Telephone, Hairdryer, Trouser Press, Tea/Coffee Making Facilities. Lift. Sauna and Gym.
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| Monday 21May |
5 Days |
£330 |
| Monday 13 August |
5 Days |
£345 |
Single supplement £60 Insurance £16.50
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What’s Included:
4 Nights, Dinner, Bed and Breakfast. Entrance to Elizabethan
Gardens, Stratford-upon-Avon Boat Cruise and Cream Tea.
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| ITINERARY |
| Day 1 |
We travel south to Studley to arrive in plenty of time to
change for dinner. |
| Day 2 |
Today we visit the Elizabethan Gardens at Kenilworth
Castle. The gardens vanished for 400 years but have now
been restored to their former glory, with original species,
magnificent carved arbours, a bejewelled aviary and high
marble fountain. We then make our way to Warwick, a
medieval masterpiece. |
| Day 3 |
A free morning to savour Stratford-upon-Avon, William
Shakespeare’s birthplace and his influence is everywhere.
There is a self- guided heritage trail and plenty of cafes,
shops and riverside gardens to enjoy. This afternoon board
the “Countess of Evesham” for a gentle cruise and cream tea
on the River Avon. |
| Day 4 |
Today we have a scenic drive through the beautiful Cotswolds
passing through some of the villages such as Bourton on
the Water and Stow on the Wold with their irresistible honey
coloured cottages. We will make a stop for a while to explore
the quaint little shops and houses which have made the
Cotswolds famous. |
| Day 5 |
We travel homeward to arrive early evening. |
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