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Below are the coach holidays listed within our 2010 brochure, available on 01684 574909. Should you wish more details on any of the holidays/hotels listed below please telephone Easytravel where we will be happy to give you more details and also the availability.
Ireland
09 May 10 – 7 Days
GALWAY & THE ARAN ISLANDS
Depart Fishguard on the afternoon sailing to Rosslare, with an overnight stop at Dooley’s Hotel in Waterford. The following morning we travel via Tipperary and Limerick to Bunratty where we visit Bunratty Castle and Folk Village, the most complete and authentic medieval castle in Ireland. We continue our journey to Galway and the 4* Menlo Park Hotel, our base for the next four nights.
Galway excursions: Tuesday - A full day to the Burren National Park, a stark haunting landscape with distinctive limestone outcrops. A visit to the world renowned Cliffs of Moher and visitor centre is included. Wednesday - A unique full day to the mystical Aran Islands, after a 45 minute ferry crossing to Inis Mor the largest of the islands with only 880 inhabitants we take an island tour by minibus to see the ruins of early Christian monasteries and fortifications, including entrance to Dun Aengus, the finest example of a stone fort in Europe. There’s time to visit the Aran Sweater Market & Museum, featuring the island’s most famous export. Thursday – A full day around the Connemara National Park, on the western seaboard, where some of Ireland’s most beautiful scenery can be viewed. A visit to Kylemore Abbey once a castle now home to Benedictine nuns is included, tour the exquisite chapel and reception rooms and stroll through the renovated Victorian gardens.
You have a free morning to explore Galway on Friday before we make our way to Dublin for our overnight stop at the Regency Hotel. There will be time this evening or Saturday morning for you to explore a little of Dublin before our lunchtime ferry crossing from Dun Laoghaire to Holyhead.
- All hotels have ensuite bedrooms with TV, telephone, hairdryer, tea & coffee making facilities.
- All hotels have a lift
- Lounge / Bar
Due to the nature of some of the excursions this holiday may not be suitable for the less mobile.
Cost £560.00pp Sole occupancy Supplement £112.00
Cost includes Coach & Ferry Travel, Half-Board, Insurance & Excursions
You will need to show some form of photo ID for the ferry
Suffolk
Constable Country
24 May 10 – 6 Days
THE BELSTEAD BROOK HOTEL
Our base for this holiday is in the Suffolk town of Ipswich, ideally placed for exploring the scenery and rich heritage of Constable Country, the artist’s native landscape that became inspiration for his paintings, and the Suffolk coast which is also an area recognised for its landscape of unique beauty.
Originally a Jacobean hunting lodge, the 3* Belstead Brook Hotel combines historic charm & character with the best of modern facilities. The hotel is nestled amongst 9 acres of mature wooded parkland alongside a brook and feature gardens.
- Ensuite Bedrooms with TV, hairdryer and Tea/Coffee making
- Lift
- Lounge / Bar
- Indoor Swimming Pool, Spa, Health Club
Excursions to include Constable Country, where we first visit Flatford Mill the scene of Constable’s most famous painting for a guided morning walk. We then go to East Bergholt, an unspoilt village and the birthplace of the famous painter and finally to the lovely village of Dedham where he went to school. Another day we go to the charming seaside towns of Aldeburgh and Southwold. We visit Lavenham one of Britain’s best preserved medieval villages on another morning followed by a visit to Kentwell Hall & Gardens, not a ‘stately home’ but very much a lived-in family home, something it has been for over 500years. On our return journey home we pay a visit to the National Stud at Newmarket, the showcase for British thoroughbred horse breeding, for a behind the scenes look at one of the most prestigious stud farms in the country.
Cost £358.00pp No Single Supplement
Cost includes Coach travel, Half-Board, Insurance & Excursions
Sidmouth
03 June 10 – 5 DAYS
ROYAL YORK & FAULKNER HOTEL
The Regency town of Sidmouth is always a favourite destination. A charming unspoilt seaside resort, with a long flat promenade a picturesque town centre and a wealth of fine architecture, Sidmouth’s timeless charm and unhurried way of life never fails to please.
The Royal York & Faulkner is a magnificent Regency building, dating from 1810, it enjoys an unrivalled position at the centre of Sidmouth`s elegant Esplanade overlooking the beach, and adjacent to the town centre. Owned and personally run by the Hook family, the hotel has earned a long standing reputation for hospitality and service.
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AA & RAC 2*
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Ensuite bedrooms with colour TV, radio, telephone, hairdryer, tea & coffee making facilities
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Leisure facilities
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2 Lifts
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3 Lounges/Bar
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Some Entertainment
Excursions include a visit to Forde Abbey and Gardens, Forde Abbey is a treasure in an area already known for its outstanding beauty. More than 900 years of history are encapsulated in this elegant former Cistercian monastery and its 30 acres of award winning gardens. Another day will take you to the seaside towns of Teignmouth and Dawlish.
Cost includes Coach Travel, Half-Board, Insurance & Excursions
£367.00 pp No Single Supplement
Coastal Kent -Hythe
13 June 10 – 8 Days
HYTHE IMPERIAL HOTEL & SPA
The quaint historic town of Hythe is situated three miles from Folkestone on the Kent coast, it has a maze of old streets that are crammed with a variety of speciality shops and antique markets, and retains an air of relaxed and unspoilt charm. The Royal Military Canal built as a defence against Napoleon is now a pretty waterway, which meanders through the town. With over two miles of beach Hythe is a lovely base to explore the south east of England.
The elegant 4*Hythe Imperial built in1880 is set in 50 acres of mature gardens with spectacular views over the English channel.
- AA 4*
- Lift
- Ensuite bedrooms with TV, radio, telephone, hairdryer, tea & coffee making facilities.
- Lounges / Bars
- Full leisure – indoor swimming pool, fitness centre, tennis, golf & spa treatments
Excursions include a visit to the internationally renowned gardens of Sissinghurst Castle followed by a guided tour and tasting at Biddenden Vineyard. Biddenden is Kent’s oldest family owned vineyard. Another day will be spent visiting Dover Castle ‘the key to England’, including a fascinating guided tour of the secret wartime tunnels. A day spent in historic Canterbury where time can be spent enjoying all that the city has to offer, is also included.
Cost £485.00pp No Single supplement
Cost includes Coach Travel, Half-Board, Insurance & Excursions
Tenby
26 June 10 – 8 DAYS
CLIFFE NORTON HOTEL
Tenby on the Pembrokeshire coast is considered by many to be the prettiest resort in Wales, picture-perfect with its golden sands, pretty harbour, clear waters and candy coloured houses. The town bustles with an array of shops, cafes and restaurants, and you can take a boat trip to Caldey Island from the harbour, famous for its Abbey and ancient priory church.
The popular Cliffe Norton is a privately owned hotel and under the personal supervision of the proprietors whose aim is to give complete satisfaction. The hotel has a premier position above the North Beach with uninterrupted views across the bay and just a short walk into town.
- Welsh Tourist Board 2*
- Ensuite bedrooms with TV, tea & coffee making facilities
- Lift
- Bar/Lounge with Dance Floor
- Quiet Lounge
- Entertainment
Excursions will include a leisurely drive along the lovely Pembrokeshire coast to visit Pembroke and if you wish you can pay a visit to the Norman castle, we then continue to the remarkable little “city” of St.Davids with its magnificent cathedral. Another day will take you to one of the finest gardens in Wales – Aberglasney, set in the beautiful Tywi valley of Carmarthenshire. Finally a day trip to the pretty village of Cenarth and the interesting National Coracle Museum and workshop, set beside the beautiful Cenarth Falls, this is followed by a stop at the market town of Cardigan.
Cost includes Coach Travel, Half-Board, Insurance & Excursions
£454.00 pp , Sea View £472.00 pp, Singles £472.00pp, Single with seaview £489.00 pp
Falmouth
10 July 10 – 8 DAYS
THE MEMBLY HALL HOTEL
Falmouth is Cornwall’s leading South Coast resort and home to the County’s maritime heritage with the award-winning National Maritime Museum. The Membly Hall occupies a sea front position with splendid views of Falmouth Bay and the majestic Cornish coastline, from the Lizard to St. Anthony Lighthouse, divided only by the historic Pendennis Castle which dominates the entrance to Falmouth Harbour.
This popular family run hotel has a friendly relaxing atmosphere and has been a firm favourite with our clients over many years.
- AA 2*
- Ensuite bedrooms with TV, telephone, tea & coffee making facilities.
- Lift to all floors
- Lounge Bar and Sun Lounge
- Some entertainment
Excursions will include a full day to one of the most fascinating and complete late 19th century houses in England ‘Lanhydrock’, entrance to both house and gardens is included. A full day to lovely St.Ives will take place on another day where you will find a wealth of history and tradition amongst its cobbled streets, harbour and old fishermen’s cottages as well as the fascinating Tate Gallery. A day will also be spent exploring the far southwest, including a stop at Marazion where you can visit St.Michael’s Mount if you choose, and a visit to the intriguing Telegraphy Museum at Porthcurno. A visit to the pretty fishing village of Padstow is also included.
Cost includes Coach Travel, Half-Board, Insurance & Excursions
£470.00pp No Single Supplement
Eastbourne
24 July 10 – 8 DAYS
THE HADDON HALL HOTEL
The elegant seaside town of Eastbourne is always a favourite destination and enjoys a remarkably mild and sunny climate. It has an attractive flat promenade and beautiful floral displays, inviting beaches and a splendid pier. Offering a multitude of entertainment including military bands in the Bandstand, tea dances in the Winter Gardens and shows, Eastbourne never fails to please.
- Ensuite bedrooms with TV and Tea/Coffee making facilities
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Lift (does not go down to Ballroom)
- Lounge Bar
- Ballroom
- Entertainment most evenings in the Ballroom
The popular Haddon Hall has the enviable position of being situated just off Grand Parade, opposite the bandstand and only minutes from the main shopping area.
Excursions include a morning to historic Rye followed by a visit to Great Dixter House & Gardens. Another day will take you on a journey across the South Downs to the largest seaside town in West Sussex, Worthing, you will have time to acquaint yourself with this popular resort. Finally a day travelling through Old Kentish Villages to award winning Pashley Manor Gardens, one of the finest gardens in England, this is followed by a visit to Tea Pot Island to see an amazing exhibition of over 3500 teapots, a cream tea is included.
Cost includes Coach Travel, Half-Board, Insurance & Excursions £ 468.00pp No Single Supplement
Scotland
The Kingdom of Fife & Edinburgh Tattoo
09 August 10 – 7 Days
KEAVIL HOUSE HOTEL
Situated just across the Firth of Forth from Edinburgh is ‘The Kingdom of Fife’, famous as the home of golf, yet it has so much more on offer. We base ourselves in the village of Crossford, two miles west of Scotland’s ancient capital Dunfermline, from which we explore this area.
The 4* Keavil House Hotel is an historic country hotel with impressive leisure club, situated in its own wooded grounds and garden in the village of Crossford.
- AA 4*
- Ensuite bedrooms with TV, Telephone, Hairdryer, Trouser press
- Tea/Coffee making facilities
- Lounge
- Bar
- Excellent Indoor Swimming Pool, Spa & Health Club
- Lovely Grounds
Excursions include a day in Edinburgh for you to explore this lovely city at your leisure. Another day sees you visit two National Trust properties, Falkland Palace & Garden, a landmark building in the life of Mary Queen of Scots, it is a stunning example of Renaissance architecture and contains sumptuous interiors from the 16th century. We also go to the Royal Burgh of Culross, a village protected by National Trust, you can wander among the old buildings and cobbled streets and visit the refurbished Palace & Gardens if you wish. We take a scenic tour on another day to the town of St.Andrews, famous for its golf course and university, on route we visit the ‘Secret Bunker’, Scotland’s secret underground command centre hidden beneath a Scottish Farmhouse.
Finally an evening seeing the Edinburgh Tattoo, experience a mix of music, pomp and ceremony, set against the backdrop of Edinburgh Castle. (A walk of some 80 metres on a steep incline is necessary to reach the Tattoo)
Cost includes Coach Travel, Half-Board, Insurance & Excursions
£564.00pp, No Single Supplement,
(Sole occupancy of a Double Room £60.00 supplement)
A discount of £31.00 for anyone NOT wanting the Tattoo - must be advised at time of booking
Harrogate
30 August 10 – 6 Days
OLD SWAN HOTEL
Harrogate in beautiful North Yorkshire is renowned for its floral beauty and elegant spa buildings, which include The Royal Pump Room Museum, Mercer Gallery and Royal Baths. It also offers the visitor good shopping with many individual shops and traditional tea rooms - a trip to Betty’s is a must.
From the revolving wooden doors to the magnificent glass-ceilinged restaurant, the ivy-clad Old Swan Hotel is steeped in mystery and romance. This historic Harrogate hotel was once the secret retreat of world-famous Mistress of Mystery, Agatha Christie, when she disappeared for 10 days in 1926. Modern comforts complement a host of original features and the hotel's private gardens provide a peaceful retreat in the heart of Harrogate
- Ensuite bedrooms with TV, telephone, hairdryer, trouser press, tea & coffee making facilities
- Lift
- Lounge Bar
Excursions will include a day out at England’s large visitor attraction of the year 2009 ‘Harewood House and Gardens’, the house boasts breathtaking interiors by Robert Adam, exquisite Chippendale furniture and outstanding art collections. Another day we head north to Wensleydale and embrace Leyburn, Aysgarth and Hawes we pay a visit to Wensleydale Creamery Visitor Centre, where a ‘Cheese Experience’ tour and demonstration is included. Finally we travel via Pateley Bridge and the pretty village of Grassington with its cobbled square to the historic market town of Skipton dubbed ‘The Gateway to the Dales,’ a canal boat trip is included.
Cost includes Coach Travel, Half-Board, Insurance & Excursions
£365.00pp No Single Supplement
Weymouth
11 September 10 – 8 Days
THE HOTEL REX
Weymouth is a classic holiday resort set on a breathtaking Georgian bay, with sandy beaches, crystal clear water, a wide esplanade and quaint streets with interesting shops. The pretty 17th century harbour is the resort’s heritage heartland, where fishermen can be seen with their catch of the day.
A very warm welcome awaits you at the Hotel Rex, which is situated on the promenade, overlooking the beach and just a short stroll from the town centre and harbour. The hotel offers the comforts and luxuries of a modern hotel yet still retains its original character and splendour. The hotel was originally built for the Duke of Clarence as his summer residence when King George III held the Royal Court in Weymouth.
- AA 3*·
- Ensuite bedrooms with TV, Radio, telephone, tea & coffee making facilities.·
- Lift to all Floors ·
- Residents Lounge·
- Lounge Bar·
Excursions will include a visit to maritime Poole, a delightful town with an historic quayside. Afterwards, we cross Poole Harbour by way of the chain ferry to Sandbanks and then on to the pleasant little resort of Swanage, where we spend some time. The day concludes with a steam train ride from Swanage past delightful Corfe Castle to Norden where we meet the coach for the return journey to Weymouth. Another day will take you to pretty Abbotsbury where we have included a visit to both the award winning subtropical Gardens and the world famous Swannery. A day to the beautiful historical town of Sherborne with its abundance of medieval buildings, magnificent Abbey and delightful shops is also included.
Cost includes Coach Travel, Half-Board, Insurance & Excursions £549.00pp No Single Supplement
Minehead
26 September 10 - 5 Days
GASCONY HOTEL
Minehead on the north coast of Somerset, between Exmoor and the sea, has been a popular destination with tourists for many years. The town has a lot to offer the visitor with an enhanced seafront, attractive floral displays and a range of shops, it is also home to the West Somerset Railway.
The Gascony is a lovely, family run, Victorian House Hotel where the emphasis is on comfort and friendly, efficient, personal service. Pleasantly situated on the level, in the lovely tree-lined Avenue, the hotel is only some 200 yards from the seafront.
- AA 2*
- No Lift (18 stairs to 1st floor, one ground floor twin)
- Two tastefully furnished lounges, one with bar
- Bar
Excursions include a leisurely coastal drive to spend some time in the lovely resort of Lynmouth, this is followed by a scenic drive across Exmoor National Park with a stop at the medieval village of Dunster, commonly referred to as the Jewel of Exmoor. Another day will take you to Tiverton where you have the morning free before a gentle cruise along the Grand Western Canal by horse-drawn barge. During the journey you will hear some tails about the canal and often there is a minute’s silence so you can experience the true peace and tranquillity of travelling by horse-drawn barge. Tea & Coffee will be available during the two and a half hour journey. On our return journey home on Thursday we will make a stop in the picturesque Somerset village of Cheddar, famous for its cheese and spectacular gorge.
Cost includes Coach Travel, Half-Board, Insurance & Excursions
£305.00pp No Single Supplement
Scarborough
Turkey & Tinsel
15 November 10 – 5 Days
RED LEA HOTEL
Situated on Yorkshire’s glorious coastline Scarborough has retained the charm and style established in its Victorian heyday. Scarborough offers its visitors award-winning beaches, an historic harbour, beautifully tended gardens, a booming town centre and lots of attractions with a warm Yorkshire welcome.
The Red Lea Hotel is situated on the favoured South Cliff in close proximity to the Cliff Lift, the Spa Centre, the Italian Gardens and beach, with the attractions of the town centre only a stroll away. Privately owned and run, The Red Lea Hotel offers comfortable, quality accommodation, excellent food and takes pride in providing first class friendly service to ensure a happy, carefree and memorable stay. Wednesday evening you will have full Christmas dinner, a visit from Santa and entertainment.
- AA 2*
- Ensuite bedrooms with TV, telephone, tea & coffee making facilities
- Lift to all floors
- Lounge Bar
- Quiet Lounge
- Indoor Swimming Pool & Spa
- Entertainment
Excursions include a day to visit the medieval city of York, overlooked by its magnificent cathedral, where you can wander at leisure through its historic streets. A half day takes you to Burton Agnes Hall an exquisite Elizabethan house filled with treasures. The house is dressed for Christmas – enjoy the beautiful decorations and seasonal shopping!
A trip by way of the wonderful scenery of the North Yorkshire Moors to the picturesque and colourful fishing port of Whitby will also take place.
Cost includes Coach Travel, Half-Board, Insurance & Excursions
£232.00pp, Sea View £252.00pp, No Single Supplement
Bude
Turkey & Tinsel
29 November 10 - 5 Days
THE HARTLAND HOTEL
The Hartland Hotel always proves popular as a Turkey & Tinsel destination. Situated on the North Cornwall coast Bude offers its visitors a spectacular heritage coastline and is a designated area of outstanding beauty. With its mostly locally owned shops Bude is renowned for being a friendly town.
This family run hotel is in a superb position on a private road overlooking Summerleaze Beach. The Barker family prides itself on quality of service and attention to detail and is highly rated by our customers for food and comfort. You will have lunch on the Tuesday (Christmas Day) followed by a buffet in the evening, a visit from Father Christmas and entertainment.
- We will be the only group here as the hotel has just 20 bedrooms
- AA and RAC 3*
- Ensuite bedrooms with TV, telephone, tea & coffee making facilities
- Lift to all floors
- Bar
- Ballroom
- Entertainment
One day we will explore the beauty of Cornwall’s north coast and visit Boscastle, Tintagel and Port Isaac - the location for the TV programme Doc Martin. Another day we will visit the market town of Tavistock.
Cost includes Coach Travel, Half- Board plus one Lunch, Insurance & Excursions
£299.00pp No Single Supplement
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