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The Festive Cotswolds

Super pre Christmas Break in this beautiful area.

 

Suggested Hotel 

 

Gloucester Robinswood Hotel Signature Collection by Best Western

Set on the fringes of the historic city of Gloucester, our hotel is ideally placed for our visits this weekend.  The hotel has a swimming pool, gym, restaurant, and bar.  All the spacious, tastefully decorated bedrooms feature en-suite bathrooms, TV, telephone, complimentary Wi-Fi, and tea/coffee making facilities.   

 

Overview

This is a super festive tour that takes in a beautiful part of the country that our customers love.

*Remember we can add a 'Door to Door' service for some or all of your members.

 

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A Sample Daily Itinerary

The itinerary can be amended to suit you and your members desires, as can the number of days.

Day 1 - Friday

We enjoy our outward journey making suitable stops en-route to the cathedral city of Gloucester.  The most inland port in the UK, Gloucester has a proud industrial past, intertwined with a rich history that dates back to Roman times.  Combine this with an ever-changing and developing city, and Gloucester offers the perfect mix of old and new.  Walk in the footsteps of Harry Potter in the stunning Gloucester Cathedral, get ahead with your Christmas shopping in one of Gloucester’s many independent shops cosy up in one of Gloucester’s historic pubs, stroll through Gloucester Docks and enjoy the crisp air and beautiful waterfront views.  Explore Gloucester’s foodie scene, with a wealth of authentic cuisines from all around the world. 

Following free time here, we continue to Gloucester Robinswood Hotel.  Your accommodation at the hotel has Evening Meals & Breakfasts included.

 Day 2 - Saturday

After a hearty English breakfast this morning, we meet our Guide, and depart on our tour of The Cotswolds.  We discover quintessentially English villages of honey-coloured stone, and take in splendid, lively market towns.  We make a stop at Bourton-on-the-Water, with gently flowing River Windrush running through the centre of the village and crossed by attractive little bridges.  We also visit Stow-on-the-Wold, where mellow Cotswold stone houses and shops are surrounded by the world-famous Cotswold countryside.  Stow mixes chic bistros, and cosy tea shops. 

We return to Gloucester and our hotel with time to relax before dinner this evening.

Day 3 - Sunday

Following breakfast, we leave The Gloucester Robinswood Hotel, and commence our journey home.  We make a stop at Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre.  The Victorian Fayre was first started back in 1992 by traders from picturesque New Street and Friar Street.  The Fayre may have grown a lot, but it has stayed true to its traditional roots with plenty of Victorian themed characters, festive treats, and a wonderful atmosphere.  This year there will be almost 200 stalls across the city centre, selling local arts and crafts, delicious street food and gifts.  Look out for Victorian characters in Gin Lane, lofty entertainers on stilts, brilliant musicians on the stages and buskers on every street corner. 

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Want to know more about this tour? Call Pam on 01706 648126 or email her p.wharton@ellensmith.co.uk

*this is mainly available in our traditional operating area - check here