4-Star Herefordshire, Wye Valley, Gardens, Cider & Cruise
Self drive to the hotel – 5 days – 5 June, 17 July & 18 September 2023, from £849 per person
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival at Hotel
Check in from 3pm. Welcome sparkling reception with your Tour Manager before dinner with wine followed by entertainment in the hotel.
Day 2: Westonbury Mill Water Gardens & Hampton Court Castle
Full day escorted coach trip to Westonbury Mill Water Gardens and Hampton Court Castle. Dinner with wine and entertainment in the hotel.
Day 3: Wye Valley
Full day escorted coach trip to include a guided walking tour in Ross on Wye followed by a cruise on the River Wye and a visit to Symonds Yat Rock viewpoint*. Dinner with wine and entertainment in the hotel.
Day 4: Weston Cider Mill & Hereford
Full day escorted coach trip to include a tour, tasting and lunch at Westons Cider Mill followed by a visit to Hereford with a guided walking tour. Dinner with wine and entertainment in the hotel.
Day 5: Depart Hotel
Check out of hotel by 10am
Note: Order of excursions may be subject to change depending on local conditions.
*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 £849pp – Located on ground, 1st and 2nd floors – with lift. Rooms come with either a shower or bath. Single standard rooms are also available from £1,017pp.
Signature Room – from £889pp – 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 £929 – 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 £949pp -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.
Signature Experience extras..
• A cosy lightweight duvet • A duo of soft and firm pillows – more choice with a pillow menu (on request) • Super soft blanket (on request) • Fluffy white robes to use during your stay
Temple Spa toiletries
• Good Hair Day shampoo • In Good Condition conditioner • La La Lagoon aromatic bath & shower gel • Be Still calming body balm • Keep Calm aromatic cleaning soap
Mini fridge with..
• Fresh milk • One bottle of still and one bottle of sparkling water • Frobisher’s fruit juices • Sweet and savoury nibbles
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”