Autumn Glory in 3 Scenic Shires
Monmouthshire, Herefordshire and Gloucestershire, close the the English-Welsh border and dominated by two great rivers - The Wye and The Severn. An autumn treat awaits!
Monmouthshire, Herefordshire and Gloucestershire, close the the English-Welsh border and dominated by two great rivers - The Wye and The Severn. An autumn treat awaits!
Monmouthshire, Herefordshire and Gloucestershire occupy a largely rural area sometimes referred to as the Welsh Marches, due to the proximity of the England/Wales border. Located at the Heart of England and dominated by two great river valleys – those of the Severn and the Wye which are designated as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Join us at this special time of year when the leaves start to tumble with an arboreal display of gold, copper, purple and red. Take in the turn of the season highlights from narrow forest roads, a stunning river cruise and even a nostalgic steam train journey. Our scenic shires will not disappoint!
ITINERARY
Sunday - Morning departure from Dorset to Gloucester for lunch and sightseeing. On arrival at the hotel this afternoon enjoy a cuppa while the bags are portered.
Monday - Through Tewkesbury - into the Welsh Marches - to the historic city of Hereford. Sat on a loop on the River Wye with half timbered houses filling its cobbled streets and passionate local food producers ready to feed you. The medieval cathedral with its unique Mappa Mundi and chained library should not be missed. This afternoon we call at Ross-on-Wye where pastel coloured dwellings tumble down the hillside to the embracing river- enchanting.
Tuesday - A day exploring the Autumnal sights of the Cotswold Hills - quintessentially English villages of honey coloured stone set in rolling hills. First stop is Batsford Arboretum, a 60 acre botanic garden of beautiful and rare trees and shrubs which display sensational colour. Lunch is taken on the elegant High Street of Moreton in Marsh that offers specialist shops, antique emporiums, tea rooms and delis. This afternoon tour through the hills to pause at Bibury "The most beautiful village in England" and one of the Cotswolds most picturesque spots.
Wednesday - This morning join a boat cruise from Symonds Yat on the River Wye - enjoy some of the most wonderful scenery in Britain, framed by oak, beech and ash trees that are blushing red and gold. Drive through the Wye Valley with a stop at ruined Tinterne Abbey - a national icon standing in roofless splendour. Later into the glorious Forest of Dean where the Dean Forest Railway welcomes us all-aboard for a nostalgic steam train ride 9 miles through the wooded Lyd Valley.
Thursday - Homewards bound - we stop in Cirencester for coffee then later in Bath for lunch. Return to Dorset that afternoon.
B=Breakfast, D=Dinner
Delta by Marriott Hotel, Cheltenham Chase
Situated in a picturesque location at the foot of the Cotswold Hills, this superb 4 star hotel offers modern guest facilities, attentive service and extensive leisure facilities. The spacious bedrooms have private bathroom with free toiletries, hairdryer, television with movie channel, phone, fridge, air-con/heating, safe, tea tray and free wifi. Hardy’s Restaurant provides a full English breakfast and 3 course dinners while you enjoy views over Cooper’s Hill. The Hunter’s Bar and Lounge is a relaxing place to socialise with a drink. Reflections leisure club features an indoor swimming pool, hot tub and gym – spa treatments can be booked (extra). A lift serves all floors but there are a few steps in some corridors.
Tour Price: £525.00 Per Person
Single room supplement: £140.00
Price includes: All coach travel, 4 nights hotel accommodation, Half board meals, Porterage, Entry to Batsford Arboretum, River Wye boat cruise, Dean Forest train fare,
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Beaminster Area | Convenient local point in Beaminster to be advised |
| Blandford Area | Convenient local point in Blandford to be advised |
| Bournemouth Area | Convenient point in Bournemouth to be advised |
| Branksome Area | Convenient point in Branksome to be advised |
| Bridport Area | Convenient local point in Bridport to be advised |
| Britannia Inn | Britannia Inn, Fortuneswell, Portland |
| Charlestown | The Alexandra Inn, Chickerell Road, Charlestown |
| Chickerell | Bluebird Garage, Chickerell Road |
| Corfe Castle | Convenient point in Corfe Castle to be advised |
| Courtlands | Portland, Courtlands bus stop |
| Dorchester South Station | Dorchester South Station bus stop |
| Dorchester TOT | Top O'Town Car Park (by cafe), Dorchester |
| Easton | Easton Square, Portland |
| Ferndown Area | Convenient local point in Ferndown to be advised |
| Foords Corner | Foords Corner bus stop, Wyke Regis |
| Jestys Avenue | Bus stop end of Jestys Avenue on Littlemoor Road |
| Littlemead | Broadwey, Littlemead bus stop (Swan Inn) |
| Lodmoor Hill | Lodmoor Hill Bus Stop (near Post Office) |
| Lyme Regis | Convenient local point in Lyme Regis to be advised |
| Lyndale bus stop | Wyke Regis, Lyndale Bus Stop |
| Nottington | Broadwey, Nottington Corner bus stop |
| Other Points in Dorset | Phone us to discuss a convenient pick up. |
| Poole Area | Convenient local point in Poole to be advised |
| Poundbury QMSE | Poundbury Queen Mother Square bus stop (Coach heading into Dorchester) |
| Radipole | Spa Hotel bus stop, Radipole |
| Redlands | Redlands, Opposite Garage |
| Ringwood Area | Convenient local point in Ringwood to be advised |
| Rodwell | Rodwell Traffic Lights, Rodwell Rd/Rodwell Ave |
| Sgt Bunn | St Bunn Bakery, Lanehouse Rocks Road |
| Sherborne Area | Convenient local point in Sherborne to be advised |
| Southwell | Portland, Southwell, Opposite Eight Kings Inn |
| St Edmunds Church | St Edmunds Church, Lanehouse Rocks Road |
| St Johns Church | Weymouth, St Johns Church, outside Dentist |
| St Nicholas Church | St Nicholas Church, Buxton Road, Weymouth |
| Sturminster Newton Area | Convenient point in Stur. Newton to be advised |
| Swanage Area | Convenient local point in Swanage to be advised |
| To be advised | To be advised - Approx. 2 weeks before travel |
| Upton Area | Convenient local point in Upton to be advised |
| Victoria Square | Victoria Square bus stop, Portland |
| Wareham Area | Convenient local point in Wareham to be advised |
| Westwey Road | Westwey Rd, Magistrates Court, Weymouth |
| Weymouth Bluebird | Weymouth, Outside Bluebird Office, K1 bus stop |
| Wimborne Area | Convenient local point in Wimborne to be advised |
| Wool Area | Convenient local point in Wool to be advised |
| Wyke Smuggler | Smugglers Inn, Wyke Regis |
| Yeovil Area | Convenient local point in Yeovil to be advised |
