Wye Valley & Welsh Tipples, Herefordshire, Cruise & Steam
Self drive to the hotel – 7 nights from £1799 per person
21 June & 13 September 2027
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival at Hotel
Check in from 3pm. Welcome sparkling reception with your Tour Manager before dinner with wine followed by entertainment.
Day 2: The Malverns, Eastnor Castle & Great Malvern
Full day escorted coach trip visiting Eastnor Castle which lies at the foot of the Malvern Hills, followed by time in the Victorian Spa town of Great Malvern with afternoon tea at The Abbey Hotel. Dinner with wine and entertainment in the hotel.
Day 3: Severn Valley Railway & Worcester
Full day escorted coach trip including a journey on the Severn Valley Railway and a visit to Worcester with a guided walking tour. Dinner with wine and entertainment in the hotel.
Day 4: Westonbury Mill Water Gardens & Hereford
Full day Full day escorted coach trip Westonbury Mill Water Gardens followed by a visit to Hereford with a guided walking tour. Dinner with wine and entertainment in the hotel.
Day 5: Wales – The Brecon Beacons National Park, Canal Cruise & Welsh Distillery
Full day escorted coach trip to Wales taking in the area of the Brecon Beacons National Park, plus a cruise on the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal with a light lunch and continuing through the scenic hills and mountains to the Welsh Whisky Distillery of Penderyn for a tour and tasting. Dinner with wine and entertainment in the hotel.
Day 6: Wye Valley & Weston Cider Mill
Full day escorted coach trip taking in Ross on Wye with a guided walking tour, Symonds Yat Rock viewpoint* and Westons Cider Mill with a tour, tasting and lunch all included. Dinner with wine and entertainment in the hotel.
Day 7: Free Day
Full free day to make the most of the facilities at the hotel. Dinner with wine and entertainment in the hotel.
Day 8: Depart Hotel
Check out of hotel by 10am
Note: Walking tours, train and boat rides include uneven ground, steps and slopes, and in our opinion are unsuitable for persons with limited mobility requiring use of a walker, a wheelchair and/or a mobility scooter. Order of excursions may be subject to change.
*There is a short uphill walk from the coach park to the viewpoint
Accommodation
Warner Holme Lacy House Hotel, Herefordshire
This Grade I listed mansion was completed in 1674 and was reportedly visited by Charles II, and William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham, who held cabinet meetings in the gardens. Set in 20 acres of gardens in the Wye Valley, Holme Lacy is one of Herefordshire’s treasures. There’s plenty to do, with daily entertainment and an indoor pool, Holme Lacy House is the perfect place to relax after leisurely days of exploration included with our experienced Tour Manager.
All bedrooms have: All bedrooms have: En-suite bathroom, towels, free Wi-Fi, a TV, hairdryer, safe, comfy chairs and reading lights and tea & coffee making facilities with biscuits. Disabled facility rooms available. Historic Rooms are located in the main house with all others in the connected modern annex.
Standard Room – from £1799pp – Located on ground, 1st and 2nd floors – with lift. Rooms come with either a shower or bath. Single standard rooms are also available from £2,093pp.
Signature Room – from £1879pp – Located on ground, 1st and 2nd floors – with lift. Rooms come with either a shower or bath and include the Signature Experience. On request, subject to availability.
Contemporary Royale Room – from £1,899 – Located on ground, 1st and 2nd floors – with lift. Rooms come with a shower, upgraded furnishings and a garden view and include the Signature Experience. On request subject to availability.
Historic Room – from £1,999pp -Located in the Mansion on ground, 1st and 2nd floors – with lift. Rooms come with either a shower or bath and include the Signature Experience. On request, subject to availability.
Enjoy the Warner Signature Experience…
In addition to what’s included in every room, you’ll also enjoy:
Cosy Chairs with reading lights
Super soft blanket (on request)
Fluffy white robes to use during your stay (on request)
Welcome amenities including:
Soft drinks, still & sparkling water & nibbles
Milk & biscuits to accompany your tea
Drinks Cooler for your refreshments
What Our Customers Say
A good balance of trips and free time, getting back to hotel with time in hand before dinner. Tour Manager very helpful with good information. The driver pickup at Nice Airport gave us good information on spots to go etc - very valuable as it was our first visit to the city. Read more “Italian Riviera”
All travel arrangements were good and the hotel was excellent, the tour manager was excellent and very helpful, the resort was lovely. Read more “Riviera of Flowers”
We liked everything about the holiday - Locations, Hotel, Excursions, Free days & tour manager. Read more “Riviera of Flowers 2017”
