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Isle of Wight
Delights
6 Day Tour - £399 per person
Departing Sunday 18th May 2014
Includes
* 5 nights dinner, bed and breakfast
* Visits to Osbourne House & Carisbrooke
Castle (entrances included)
* Journey on the Isle of Wight Railway
(fare
included)
Our Hotel
The 3 star Shanklin Hotel is situated on the cliff
top with views of the bay. There is plenty on offer
at the hotel, including an indoor swimming pool,
spa pool, and sauna. You will find a nearby cliff
lift which provides easy access to the golden sandy
beaches nearby. All bedrooms are en suite and are
equipped with TV, telephone, hairdryer and
tea/coffee making facilities. The restaurant has
panoramic views across the sweep of the bay and
uses fresh ingredients, often sourced locally. The
hotel has a lift.
Itinerary
Day 1: We leave our home area and travel to
Portsmouth for our ferry crossing arriving at our
hotel early afternoon.
Day 2: After breakfast we travel to Carisbrooke
Castle (entrance included) best known as the place
where King Charles I was imprisoned. After lunch
we arrive at Osbourne House, the royal seaside
palace where Queen Victoria lived with her
beloved Prince Albert and their nine children.
Take an intimate glimpse into Queen Victoria’s
family life as you tour the nursery and private
rooms of Victoria and Albert.
Day 3: Today we tour the island including a visit
to the Needles.
Day 4: This morning we visit Ryde, the second
largest town on the island before boarding our
train on the Isle of Wight Steam Railway. The
railway passes through un spoilt countryside as
you make a 10 mile round trip in beautifully
restored Victorian and Edwardian carriages.
Day 5: After breakfast we visit Godshill to enjoy
this picturesque village. Spend this afternoon at
leisure at the hotel or exploring what the area has to
offer.
Day 6: We travel back to East Cowes for our
journey home stopping en route at Wilton Shopping
Village, Salisbury.
Not Included:
* No single room supplement
* Holiday Insurance £23.00
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Hampton
Court
Flower Show
2 Day Tour - £159.00 per person
Departing Tuesday 8th July 2014
Includes
* 1 night dinner, bed and breakfast
* Entrance to Hampton Court Flower Show
(ticket included)
* Visit to Kew Gardens(entrance not
included)
Our Hotel
The 3 star Jurys Inn Heathrow, offers spacious
comfortable rooms with flatscreen TV, air
conditioning, hair dryer, tea/coffee facilities and
complimentary toiletries. The hotel also offers a
bar, restaurant and Costa Coffee bar.
Itinerary
Day 1: We depart our home area and travel to
Kew Gardens. Explore glasshouses, landscapes and
discover 250 years of history at the world's most
famous garden
Day 2: After breakfast we make the journey to
Hampton Court for the Flower Show. The display
gardens at the Hampton Court Palace Flower Show
include Show Gardens, Water Gardens, Small
Gardens and Conceptual Gardens. The show also
comprises a number of floral marquees and the
Festival of Roses, with plants to view and buy.
Not Included
* Single Room Supplement £30.00
* Holiday Insurance £12.00
Battlefields of the First World
War
100th Anniversary
4 Day Tour £309 per person
Departing Friday 26th September 2014
Includes:
* 3 nights dinner, bed and breakfast
* Outward/return Eurotunnel crossing
* Visits to The Somme and Flanders Battlefields
Our Hotel
The 4 star Mercure Lille Roubaix Grand is situated in the centre of Roubaix. Enjoy the contemporary
bedrooms equipped en suite facilities and cable TV and . The welcoming restaurant and bar with fireplace
are ideal for relaxing. There is a lift to all floors.
Itinerary
Day 1: We depart the West Country this morning and travel to Folkestone for our crossing to Calais before
continuing on to our hotel.
Day 2: After breakfast we visit the Flanders Battlefields around Ypres, beginning the day at the ‘In Flanders
Fields Museum’. The Museum presents the story of the First World War in the West Flanders front region. It
is located in the renovated Cloth Halls of Ypres, an important symbol of wartime hardship and later
recovery. In the afternoon we have a guided tour around the 14-18 route stopping at Sanctuary Wood Hill
62 Museum to see preserved trenches. Essex Farm where John McCrae wrote his famous ‘In Flanders Fields’
poem,
Tyne Cot Cemetery, which is the largest Commonwealth cemetery in the world and the Irish peace tower
amongst others.
Day 3: Our destination this morning is the Somme Battlefields. Starting with a guided tour we will be
visiting Lochnagar Crater, Thiepval Memorial, a memorial to the officers and men who lost their lives in the
Somme and have no known grave, Ulster Tower and Newfoundland park which remembers the
Newfoundlanders, French, British & German armies who died on this site. In the afternoon we visit
Wellington Quarries in Arras, a large system of underground tunnels used by British troops.
Day 4: This morning we travel back to Calais for our journey back through the tunnel and onto our home
area.
Not Included
* Single Room Supplement £65
* Holiday Insurance £22.50
Billy Elliot
2 Day Tour - £145 per person
Departing Wednesday 12th March
2014
One of the most celebrated, award-winning musicals on
stage today, Billy Elliot has been dazzling London’s West End
since 2005, and has gone on to captivate audiences around
the world.
Set in a northern mining town, against the background of
the 1984/’85 miners’ strike, Billy Elliot is the inspirational
story of a young boy’s struggle against the odds to make his
dream come true. Follow Billy’s journey as he stumbles out
of the boxing ring and into a ballet class where he discovers
a passion for dance that inspires his family and whole
community and changes his life forever.
With unforgettable music by Elton John, sensational dance
and a powerful storyline, this astonishing theatrical
experience will stay with you forever.
Includes
* 1 night bed and breakfast
* Ticket to see Billy Elliot at the Victoria
* Free time in London
Our Hotel
The 3 star Ibis London Earls Court, is based in
West London and offers modern, comfortable
bedrooms with tea/coffee making facilities, air
conditioning and hairdryer. If you wish to use
them the hotel also has a bar and restaurant.
Itinerary
Day 1: We leave our home area and travel to
London for our matinee performance of Billy
Elliot.
Day 2: Today you are free to enjoy what London
has to offer, maybe a flight on the London Eye, or
a cruise on the Thames, visit a museum or maybe
a spot of shopping!
Not Included
* Single room supplement £30
* Holiday insurance £12.00
Jersey Boys
2 Day Tour - £145 per person
Departing Tuesday 11th November
2014
WINNER of 55 major awards worldwide, including the
Olivier Award for BEST NEW MUSICAL.
JERSEY BOYS, the internationally acclaimed hit musical, tells
the remarkable rise to stardom of one of the most successful
bands in pop music history.
Discover how four New Jersey boys from the wrong side of
the tracks invented their own unique sound, were inducted
into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and sold 100 million
records worldwide. With spectacular performances of all
their hits, JERSEY BOYS is the electrifying true life story of
Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons; the mob, the heartaches,
the triumphs and the music.
This sensational production features many of the bands
worldwide hits, including: BEGGIN', CAN'T TAKE MY EYES
OFF YOU, OH WHAT A NIGHT, WALK LIKE A MAN, BYE
BYE BABY (BABY GOODBYE), SHERRY, BIG GIRLS DON'T
CRY and many more.
Includes
* 1 night bed and breakfast
* Ticket to see Jersey Boys at the Prince
Edward Theatre
* Free time in London
Our Hotel
The 3 star Ibis London Earls Court, is based in
West London and offers modern, comfortable
bedrooms with tea/coffee making facilities, air
conditioning and hairdryer. If you wish to use
them the hotel also has a bar and restaurant.
Itinerary
Day 1: We leave our home area and travel to
London for our matinee performance of Jersey
Boys
Day 2: Today you are free to enjoy what London
has to offer, maybe a flight on the London Eye, or
a cruise on the Thames, visit a museum or maybe
a spot of shopping!
Not Included
* Single room supplement £30
* Holiday insurance £12.00
Brighton
5 Day Tour - £329 per person
Departing Sunday 12th May 2014
Includes
* 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast
* Visits to Chichester Roman Walls & Arundel
Castle (entrances included)
* Journey on The Bluebell Railway
Our Hotel
The 4 star Holiday Inn Brighton Seafront hotel has
an enviable setting on the famous Brighton
seafront, positioned directly opposite the Victorian
West Pier and Brighton beach. All en suite
bedrooms feature tea and coffee making facilities,
guest toiletries, hairdryer, trouser press, direct dial
telephone, heating controls and satellite TV.
Facilities at the hotel include the cosy, comfortable
Lounge Bar and the Garden Room restaurant
overlooking the Brighton seafront.
Itinerary
Day 1: We depart our home area and head for
Chichester to visit the Roman Walls. The Walls
were built by the Romans in the late 3rd century
and, uniquely in Britain, most of their original
core remains intact.
Day 2: This morning we visit Eastbourne where
you will have to time to explore this seaside town
with award winning beaches. This afternoon we
travel to Rye, one of the best preserved medieval
towns in England.
Day 3: Enjoy a free day at leisure in Brighton.
Day 4: After breakfast we enjoy a journey on the
Bluebell Railway to East Grinstead before
travelling on to Royal Tunbridge Wells.
Day 5: Today we leave Brighton and travel to
Arundel Castle where there are nearly 1,000 years
of history. Situated in magnificent grounds
overlooking the River Arun in West Sussex the
castle was built at the end of the 11th century by
Roger de Montgomery, Earl of Arundel. There will
be free time in Arundel before we make our way
home.
Not Included
* Single Room Supplement £100
* Holiday Insurance £22.00
London
Thames Cable Car
& The Cutty Sark
2 Day Tour - £123 per person
Departing Sunday 3rd August 2014
Includes
* 1 night bed & breakfast
* Free time in London
* Entrance to Cutty Sark
* Single journey on the Thames Cable Car
Our Hotel
The 4 Star Holiday Inn Regents Park is a stylish
and hospitable hotel with newly refurbished guest
rooms. All bedrooms are en-suite and are
equipped with colour TV, tea/coffee making
facilities, direct dial telephone and trouser press.
There is a café bar and restaurant.
Itinerary
Day 1: We leave our home area arriving in
London in time for lunch, this afternoon you are
free to explore London.
Day 2: This morning we visit the Cutty Sark. The
Cutty Sark reopened in April 2012, beginning a
new chapter in the extraordinary life of the last
surviving tea clipper, the fastest and greatest of
her time. She is a living testimony to the bygone,
glorious days of sail and, most importantly, a
monument to those that lost their lives in the
merchant service. Venture aboard and beneath
one of the world’s most famous ships. Walk along
the decks in the footsteps of the merchant seamen
who sailed her over a century ago and explore the
hold where precious cargo was stored on those
epic voyages. We then take a trip on the Emirates
Airline Cable Car from Greenwich to The Royal
Docks with free time before we make our way
back to our home area.
Not Included
* Single Room Supplement £35
* Holiday Insurance £12.00
(Please note the cable car may be suspended in
high winds)
Dutch Dahlias
On Parade
4 Day Tour - £289 per person
Departing Friday 5th September 2014
Includes
* 3 nights dinner, bed and breakfast
* Outward/return Eurotunnel crossings
* Seated ticket for the Zundert Flower
Parade
Our Hotel
The 4 star NH Geldrop hotel is situated among
beautiful natural surroundings offering guests a
relaxing setting. Guests are invited to enjoy the
fully-equipped gym and fitness center with indoor
swimming pool, sauna, steam bath, whirlpool and
solarium. All bedrooms are en suite and are
equipped with a telephone, air-conditioning,
coffee- and tea-making facilities, Satellite TV,
trouser-press and safe.
Itinerary
Day 1: We depart the West Country and travel to
Folkestone for our Eurotunnel crossing to Calais,
before continuing on to our Hotel.
Day 2: Today we spend the day in Amsterdam.
With time to explore its canals, world-famous
museums and historical sights.
Day3: Today we spend the morning in Zundert
museum. Not a normal museum, the permanent
exhibition takes you on a journey through the
youth of Van Gogh in Zundert. The afternoon is
spent watching the Flower Parade, which
volunteers have been preparing for a whole year
to create. Zundert boasts the oldest and hugely
elaborate flower parade in Europe. Huge and
impressive sculptures covered in thousands of
dahlia flowers parade through the town. Zundert
also provides music and theatre performances
throughout the town.
Day 4: There maybe the opportunity to spend
some time getting close to the floats in the parade
as they are on show in Zundert before driving to
Calais for the return ferry or Eurotunnel crossing
to the UK.
Not Included:
* Single room supplement £75
* Holiday Insurance £22.50
For amazing pictures of previous parades visit
www.2013.corsozundert.nl
London
Shopping &
the Christmas
Lights
2 Day tour - £99 per person
Departing Sunday 14th December
2014
London acquires a special sparkle around Christmas
time. The weather is frosty, the Christmas lights are
twinkling, and shoppers line the streets.
The centre piece of London's Christmas spectacle is the
giant tree – a gift to London from the people of Norway
– which is beautifully adorned and set up in Trafalgar
Square each year.
Includes
* 1 night bed and English breakfast
* Tour of the Christmas lights
* Free time in London
Our Hotel
The 4 star Thistle London Euston is situated in a
good central location. All newly refurbished en
suite bedrooms come with an LCD TV, direct dial
telephone, complimentary toiletries, hairdryer,
iron and ironing board.
Itinerary
Day 1: We depart our home area and travel to the
capital where you will be dropped off in Covent
Garden with time to grab a bite to eat or do a bit
of shopping. The coach will return to collect you
and take you to your hotel. During the evening
you will be taken by coach for a tour of the
Christmas lights.
Day 2: After breakfast we leave our hotel for a
day of shopping! Before returning home early
evening.
Not Included
* Single room supplement £25
* Holiday Insurance £12.00
Holidays at a glance
2014
4 Star Mystery - 2 day tour 2nd March
Billy Elliott London Theatre -2 day tour 12th March
London & St Pauls’ - 2 day tour 6th April
Pembrokeshire Coast & Cardigan Bay - 5 day tour 14th April
London & The Shard - 2 day tour 11th May
Brighton & The South Coast - 5 day tour 12th May
Isle of Wight Delights - 6 day tour 18th May
Orkney & Shetland Mini Cruise - 6 Day tour 15th June
Hampton Court Flower Show - 2 day tour 8th July
Tatton Park Flower Show - 25th July
Isle of Man - 5 day tour 29th July
London, The Cutty Sark & Cable Car - 2 day tour 3rd August
Norwich, Sandringham & The Broads - 11th August
Ireland’s Coasts & Castles - 7 day tour 16th August
Dutch Dahlias on Parade - 4 day tour 5th September
Wisley Flower Show - 2 day tour 6th September
Northumbria, Castles, Coast & Countryside - 5 day tour 14th September
Guernsey Delights - 23rd September 5 day tour 23rd September
Battlefields of the First World War - 4 day tour 26th September
Lancashire & The Ribble Valley - 5 day tour 2nd October
Magical Lake Maggiore - 9 day tour 18th October
Jersey Boys London Theatre - 2 day tour 11th November
Trier & Luxembourg Christmas Market - 4 day tour 5th December
Medieval Christmas Banquet - 2 day tour 7th December
Manchester & Birmingham Christmas Markets - 3 Day Tour 12th December
London Shopping & The Lights - 2 day tour 14th December
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Guernsey Delights
5 Day tour - £425 per person
Departing Tuesday 23rd September 2014
Includes
* 4 night dinner, bed and breakfast
* Return coach transfers between port and hotel
* Full day Island tour by coach
* Excursion to Herm Island
Our Hotel
The 3 star La Trelade Hotel is situated 3 miles from St Peter Port, and a short walk from the coastal paths.
Each bedroom is en suite and has a flatscreen TV, tea/coffee making facilities, telephone and hairdryer.
There is an on site health suite including indoor swimming pool, sauna and steam room.
The hotel is conveniently located near 2 main bus routes which can take you to St Peter Port or the West
Coast.
Itinerary
Day 1: We depart the West Country and travel to Weymouth to catch the ferry to Guernsey, where you
will be met by a local representative and taken to your hotel.
Day 2: This morning you will leave the hotel for a full day Island Tour. You will get to see all that Guernsey
has to offer.
Day 3: Today we travel by boat to the beautiful Herm Island, three miles off the coast of Guernsey. The
island is only 1½ miles long and ½ mile wide. With no cars on the island, you are free to wander the pretty
lanes, relax on shell beach or Belvoir Bay.
Day 4: A day at leisure today to explore the island at your own pace. .
Day 5: We leave our hotel this morning to be taken back to the port for your journey home.
Not Included
* Single room supplement £80
* Holiday Insurance £26
Please note our coach does not travel to Guernsey.
Island Coachways will provide the Island tour, Excursion to Herm and port to hotel transfers.
Ireland’s Coasts
& Castles
7 Day Tour - £485 per person
Departing Saturday 16th August 2014
Includes
* 6 nights dinner, bed and breakfast,
* Return ferry crossings
* Visits to the Giants Causeway Visitor
Experience and Belleek Pottery(entrances
included)
* Visits to Glenveagh National Park & Castle
(entrances included)
Our Hotels
The 3 star Regency Hotel is located approximately
3km from Dublin. There is free access to the leisure
facilities including swimming pool, sauna, steam
room and Jacuzzi. All bedrooms include en suite
bathroom, satellite TV, tea/coffee making facilities,
direct dial telephone and hairdryer.
The 4 star Ballygally Castle Hotel is perched on the
tip of the famous Causeway Coastal Route.
A stunning 17th century castle, it overlooks the
golden sands of Ballygally Bay and has
uninterrupted views towards Scotland. The Garden
restaurant is set within the original castle walls and
serves up a range of dishes using local fresh
produce. All well appointed bedrooms are en suite
and amenities include television, tea/coffee making
facilities, hairdryer, bath with shower and
iron/ironing board.
The 3 star Central Hotel, is situated in the heart of
Donegal town. All bedrooms have an en suite
Shower/Bathroom, Multi-Channel TV, Trouser
Press, Hair Dryer, Tea/Coffee making facilities and
direct dial telephone. The hotel has its own purpose
built leisure centre with Jacuzzi, Steam Room,
Swimming Pool, and Fully equipped Gym.
The 3 Star Esplanade Hotel, is situated on the
seafront of the popular coastal resort of Bray, with
fantastic views and a beautiful promenade. The hotel
offers comfortable en suite bedrooms which feature
TV, tea/coffee making facilities, direct dial
telephone, hairdryer and alarm clock.
Itinerary
Day 1: We depart the West Country and travel to
Holyhead for our afternoon crossing to Dublin and
onto our hotel for the night.
Day 2: This morning we travel from Dublin to
Belfast with free time to explore this fascinating city,
before Continuing on to Ballygally for our night in
the ‘castle by the sea’
Day 3: After breakfast we travel up the awardwinning Antrim coast road past spectacular scenery
to the Giants Causeway. Renowned for its polygonal
columns of layered basalt, it is the only World
Heritage site in Northern Ireland. Some say it was
carved from the coast by the giant mighty Finn
McCool who left behind an ancient home full of
folklore. We Continue via Coleraine, Derry and
Strabane to Donegal for our 3 night stay.
Day 4: A free day today, Why not start with a
Waterbus cruise around Donegal Bay (Subject to
timetable, fare not included). View the seal colony
on Seal Island, The Bluestack Mountains and
Donegal Bay’s many islands with full commentary.
Enjoy free time in Donegal town with its castle,
ancient abbey ruins, shops and cafés.
Day 5: After breakfast we explore the magnificent
scenery of Co. Donegal as we drive through the
Glenveagh National Park to Glenveagh Castle. We
enjoy a guided tour of this 19th century, castellated
mansion built between 1867 and 1873 and
surrounded by the famous Glenveagh Gardens.
Day 6: We leave Donegal today making a stop at
Belleek, home of Ireland’s oldest pottery. We join a
guided tour of this striking building which is home
to the world famous Belleek Fine Parian China. We
then head back to the Dublin area, in time for a final
overnight at the Victorian seaside resort of Bray.
Day 7: After our “grab & go” breakfast we make our
way back to Dublin for our ferry crossing back to
Holyhead. (breakfast is also available on board, price
included)
Not Included
* Single Room Supplement £125
* Holiday Insurance £30.00
Isle of Man
5 Day Tour - £375 per person
Departing Tuesday 29th July 2014
Includes
* 4 nights dinner, bed and full Manx
breakfast
* Outward/return ferry journey
* Visits to The Laxey Wheel, House of
Mananan and Peel Castle (entrances not
included)
* Journey on the Steam Railway (fare
included) and Snaefell Mountain Railway
(fare not included)
Our Hotel
The 3 star Chesterhouse Hotel is located on the
seafront of Douglas, the capital of the Isle of Man.
All ensuite bedrooms offer a full range of modern
facilities including tea/coffee making facilities, TV,
radio and hairdryer. The hotel is also close to the
town centre which offers extensive shopping and a
variety of bars and restaurants
Itinerary
Day 1: We depart our home area and travel north
to Heysham for our afternoon ferry.
Day 2: After breakfast we step back in time as we
travel through the beautiful Manx countryside
between Douglas and Port Erin on the unique Steam
Railway (fare included). This afternoon we visit
Cregneash National Folk Museum. The people living
in Cregneash today play an important role in
preserving an old and important way of life, living
in traditional cottages and houses. Village life
continues as it has for hundreds of years. Farms are
maintained with horsepower and much of the
livestock roam free. Some of the houses and cottages
are run for visitors to experience local Manx crafts
and trades (entrance included)
Day 3: This morning we visit the village of Laxey
and its Laxey Wheel, (entrance not included) the
largest working waterwheel in the world. And if
you wish, take a ride on the Snaefell Mountain
Railway, (fare not included) an electric railway that
first began service in 1895 and today still operates
the four mile stretch of track running to the top of
Snaefell, the island's highest peak. The thirty minute
journey takes in spectacular views of the
surrounding countryside. A cafe, pub, and small
museum are located at the summit top. On a clear
day, it's said that visitors can see across to England,
Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
Day 4: Today we travel to Peel and visit the House
of Manannan and Peel Castle (entrances not
included).
Day 5: We return home today taking the morning
ferry from Douglas back to Heysham and then on to
our home area.
Not Included
* Single room supplement £45.00
* Holiday Insurance £22.00
*Please note that National Trust members can gain
free entrance into the House Of Manannan, Peel
Castle and the Laxey Wheel on production of a valid
NT membership card.
Magical
Mystery Tours
?
2 Day Tour - £115 per person
Departing Saturday 1st November 2014
3 Day Tour - £175 per person
Departing Friday 2nd May 2014
Let the inquisitive side of your nature take over and
join in our magical Mystery tours. The only thing we
will reveal is that you will travel by executive coach,
enjoy a sightseeing itinerary and stay overnight in a
minimum 3-star quality hotel with en suite
bedrooms and including evening dinner and
breakfast.
Not Included
* Single room supplement
2 days: £25
3 days: £40
* Holiday Insurance
2 days: £11.50 per person
3 days: £14.50 per person
Magical Lake
Maggiore
9 Day Tour - £729 per person
Departing Saturday 18th October 2014 Day 5: Today we visit two of the most beautiful
lakes. Lakes Lugano and Como. We drive north
Includes
passing the mystical floating castles of Connero and
* 6 nights dinner, bed & breakfast
* 2 nights bed & breakfast
* Outward/return Eurotunnel crossings
* Centovalli train journey
* Lake Cruise
* Borromean Islands Excursion
Overnight Hotel
TBC
Our Hotel
The 4 star Hotel Milan Speranza au Lac is set in
beautiful surroundings in Stresa, the Queen of Lake
Maggiore. All en suite bedrooms in the hotel are
equipped with air conditioning, satellite TV and
hairdryer. In addition to a restaurant, the hotel also
has a bar and guests have access to the outdoor
swimming pool and gardens at the Grand Hotel
Regina Palace situated 150 metres away.
Itinerary
Day 1: We depart our home area and travel to
Folkestone for our Eurotunnel crossing to Calais
before travelling on to our overnight hotel in Metz.
Day 2: We leave Metz this morning and travel on to
our hotel in Stresa.
Day 3: After breakfast we enjoy a magical day on
Lake Maggiore visiting three islands. Isola Madre,
where Palace Borromeo is world famous for its
collection of antique puppets. Isola Bella, with its
splendid Baroque Palace and majestic terraced
gardens and Isola Dei Pescatori, an ancient
fisherman’s village.
Day 4: A day at leisure. Why not take a ride on the
Mottarone Cable Car from Stresa, (subject to opening
hours) a 20 minute ride with panoramic views.
across to Lake Lugano which is situated on the
border between south-east Switzerland and Italy.
After which we continue on to Lake Como, widely
regarded as one of the most beautiful lakes in
Europe.
Day 6: We make the short drive to Lake Orta and
the town of Omega with the chance to visit their
traditional market. We also visit the lakeside village
of Orta, famous for its tiny streets and sacred
hillside.
Day 7: After breakfast we drive to the mountain
town of Domodossola, where we join the Centovalli
train, which takes in the scenery of ‘One Hundred
Valleys’ to the Swiss lakeside town of Locarno. We
then board our ship for the leisurely 3 hour lake
cruise passing the Cannero Castles, Brissago islands
and back to Stresa.
Day 8: Unfortunately we must leave this morning
and travel back to Metz for our final overnight stop.
Day 9: After breakfast we leave Metz and travel
back to Calais for our Eurotunnel journey back to
England.
Not Included
* Single Room Supplement £165
* Holiday Insurance £34.00
Lancashire & The Ribble Valley
5 Day Tour - £299 per person
Departing Thursday 2nd October 2014
Includes
* 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast
* Excursion programme with visits to Chocolate House, Samlesbury Hall, Gawthorpe Hall, Oswaldthistle
Mills and The Fred Dibnah Heritage Centre.
* Journey on the East Lancashire Railway
* Lancashire themed dinner on 1 evening
* Quiz on 1 evening
* Porterage
Our Hotel
The 4 star Mercure Dunkenhalgh Hotel and Spa Blackburn, is a converted 700 year old country manor in a
tranquil setting. The contemporary rooms have internet access and satellite TV. Enjoy the international
cuisine of the Cameo Restaurant or light dishes and drinks in the Cameo Bar. An indoor pool and modern
fitness centre await you in the Spa.
Itinerary
Day 1: We depart our home area and travel to our hotel stopping en route at Worcester.
Day 2: After breakfast we make the short journey to The Chocolate House where you will enjoy a chocolate
making demonstration and indulge in some free samples. This afternoon we visit Samlesbury Hall, one of
the stunning stately homes of Lancashire. A haven for history lovers, where the past meets the present, enjoy
intrigue, witchcraft and centuries of fascinating history.
Day 3: This morning we travel to Rawtenstall, for our scenic trip along the East Lancashire Railway to
Bury. There will be time for lunch and a visit to Bury market before continuing on to The Fred Dibnah
Heritage Centre near Bolton.
Day 4: Today we take a scenic drive through the rural haven of the Ribble Valley stopping at Oswaldtwistle
Mills Shopping Village. In the afternoon we visit Gawthorpe Hall, an Elizabethan house with rich interiors
and an important textile collection. This imposing house, set in tranquil grounds, boasts several rooms
displaying part of an international collection of needlework, lace and costume. In the 19th century Sir
Charles Barry created the opulent interiors we see today.
Day 5: We return home today via a stop in Stratford-upon-Avon
Not Included
* Single Room Supplement nil
* Holiday Insurance £22.00
Manchester &
Birmingham
Christmas Markets
3 Day Tour - £160 per person
Departing Friday 12th December
2014
Includes
* 2 nights bed and English breakfast
* Visits to Manchester & Birmingham
Christmas Markets
* Visit to The Trafford Centre
Our Hotel
The centrally located 4 star hotel, Park Inn
Manchester, Victoria boasts a prime location in the
city’s Green Quarter, a vibrant district on the
Northern edge of the city. Facilities at the hotel
include restaurant, bar & outside terrace,
swimming pool, gym & sauna. All en suite rooms
have floor to ceiling windows offering views of the
city and surrounding areas, tea/coffee making
facilities, TV, direct dial telephone and hairdryer.
Itinerary
Day 1: We depart our home area and travel to
Manchester and the Trafford Centre
Day 2: Today you are free to visit the Christmas
Markets and Manchester town centre which are all
within walking distance of our hotel. The markets
are the perfect place to get your Christmas started.
You’ll find mouth-watering delicacies from all over
Europe. Try sweet and savoury treats from Dutch
mini pancakes and Hungarian goulash to Spanish
paella and French profiteroles. Relax with a hot
chocolate, warming Gluhwein, German or Spanish
beer or French wine. Soak up the atmosphere of a
truly international event with a uniquely
Mancunian flavour. European and local producers
offer everything from fine amber jewellery,
handcrafted leather bags, top quality bonsais trees,
to Dutch cheeses, French breads, and Spanish
chorizo. Perfect for alternative gift ideas, and enjoy
the banter and advice of stallholders from all over
the continent.
Day 3: After breakfast we make our way to
Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market, where
stalls offer an array of traditional handmade toys,
Christmas decorations, beautiful jewellery and craft
goods. Visitors are able to enjoy the delights of
German mulled wine (Glühwein), grilled sausages,
German beer, and for those with a sweet tooth,
gingerbread, crepes and marzipan sweets. At the
heart of the market in Victoria Square each year is
a traditional bandstand where musicians perform
every lunchtime
Not Included
* Single Room Supplement £40
* Holiday Insurance £15 per person
Blackpool
Illuminations
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3 Day Tour - £219 per person
Departing Friday 10th October 2014
Includes
* 2 nights dinner, bed and breakfast
* Tour of the Illuminations
Our Hotel
The 3 star Carousel Hotel, Blackpool is located on
the South Promenade within reach of Blackpool’s
attractions (short tram ride). The hotel boasts a
restaurant, bar and lounge area. All bedrooms are en
suite are equipped with tea/coffee making facilities,
satellite TV, telephone and hairdryer. The hotel has a
lift to all floors.
Itinerary
Day 1: We journey North to Blackpool, arriving at
our hotel mid afternoon. After dinner we have a tour
of the Illuminations.
Day 2: A free day to explore the sights
Day 3: Today we travel to Chester with its unique
atmosphere and sense of history, before returning
home mid evening.
Not Included
* Single Room Supplement £35
* Holiday Insurance £15 per person
Norwich,
Sandringham &
The Broads
5 Day Tour - £314 per person
Departing Monday 11th August 2014
Includes
* 4 nights dinner, bed and breakfast
* Visit to Sandringham House, Museum and
Gardens (entrance included)
* Journey on the Poppy Line Steam Railway
(fare included)
* Norfolk Broads Cruise (fare included)
Our Hotel
The 4-star Holiday Inn Norwich North is situated 3
miles from the city centre. Designed in a traditional
fashion the Concorde restaurant gives a homely feel
to your dining experience. The health and fitness
club offers a fully equipped gymnasium, 13 metre
indoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi, steam room and
sauna. All bedrooms are en suite and are equipped
with air conditioning/heating, TV, direct dial
telephone, tea/coffee making facilities, trouser press
and hairdryer.
Itinerary
Day 1: We leave our home area and travel to our
hotel stopping at Leamington Spa.
Day 2: After breakfast we travel to Wroxham to
board our boat for a relaxing cruise and an
opportunity to discover the broads. With full
commentary, you will see points of interest and
water birds along the way.
Day 3: We leave our hotel this morning for our
journey on the North Norfolk Railway, also known
as the Poppy Line. Our journey by steam train will
take us from Holt station through some of North
Norfolk's most stunning countryside to the Victorian
seaside town of Sheringham.
Day 4: Today we visit Sandringham, the much-
loved country retreat of Her Majesty The Queen. The
house, set in 24 hectares of beautiful garden has also
been the private home of four generations of British
monarchs since 1862. The house boasts
knowledgeable guides in every room and acres of
beautiful gardens to explore while the Museum
houses extraordinary collections of Royal vehicles,
rare ceramics, photographs and memorabilia.
Day 5: This morning we leave our hotel and head
home with a visit to Cambridge.
Not Included:
Single room supplement: £85
Holiday Insurance £22.00
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4 Star Special
Mystery
2 Day Tour - £149 per person
Departing Sunday 2nd March 2014
Let the inquisitive side of your nature take over and join
in our magical Mystery tour. The only thing we will
reveal is that you will travel by executive coach, enjoy a
sightseeing itinerary and stay overnight in a 4-star
quality hotel with en suite bedrooms and including
evening dinner and breakfast.
Includes
* 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast
* Special evening entertainment
Our Hotel
The 4 star Thistle London Euston is situated in a
good central location. All newly refurbished en suite
bedrooms come with an LCD TV, direct dial
telephone, complimentary toiletries, hairdryer, iron
and ironing board.
Not Included
* Single Room Supplement £25
* Holiday Insurance £12.00
Northumbria, Castles, Coast &
Countryside
5 Day Tour - £335 per person
Departing Sunday 14th September 2014
Includes
* 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast
* Excursion programme with visits to
Alnwick Castle, Bamburgh Castle & Cragside
House and Gardens.
* Porterage
Our Hotel
The 3 star Windsor Hotel is an impressive hotel in Whitley Bay. Centrally located on South Parade, the
Windsor is situated within sight of the sea on the scenic Northumbrian Coast. All well appointed en suite
bedrooms are equipped with Sky TV, tea/coffee facilities, hairdryer and trouser press.
Itinerary
Day 1: We travel north to our hotel stopping for a break en route.
Day 2: We spend the day in the Medieval town of Alnwick which includes a visit to Alnwick Castle. The
castle is one of Britain’s most iconic castles and well known for its starring role as Hogwarts in the first 2
Harry Potter films. Discover opulent state rooms, delve deeper into the castle’s rich history and discover
what dwells beneath the castle walls. We also visit Alnwick Gardens with its inspiring landscapes and
unique features.
Day 3: Today we drive along the scenic coastline and cross the tidal causeway to the Holy Island of
Lindisfarne (subject to tides) for free time and a lunch stop. In the afternoon we visit Bamburgh Castle
where you can experience the sights, stories and atmosphere of over two thousand years of exhilarating
history. The castle is perched on rocks at the edge of the sea and boasts magnificent views of the Farne
Islands.
Day 4: After breakfast we visit Cragside House, an extraordinary Victorian house and woodland and also
the first house in the world to be lit by hydroelectricity. It is crammed full of ingenious gadgets – most of
them still working. The gardens are incredible. One of the largest rock gardens in Europe leads down to the
Iron Bridge, which in turn leads to the formal garden. We return to Whitley Bay in the afternoon for free
time.
Day 5: Following a leisurely breakfast we make
our return journey to the West Country.
Not Included
* Single Room Supplement £65
* Holiday Insurance £22.00
Orkney & Shetland Mini Cruise
6 Day Tour - £640 per person
Departing Sunday 15th June 2014
Includes
* 5 nights dinner, bed & breakfast
* Sailings to Orkney & Shetland
* Guided tour of Orkney & Shetland
Our Hotels
The 3 star Shap Wells Hotel is situated in a secluded, wooded valley, high in the Shap Fells and surrounded
by mountain streams. All bedrooms are en suite and are equipped with TV, alarm clock and complimentary
tea and coffee making facilities.
The 3 star Thistle Inverness is located just outside the city centre. It is a welcoming hotel with restaurant,
bar and leisure facilities. All en suite bedrooms include TV, Complimentary toiletries, direct dial telephone
and hairdryer.
Itinerary
Day 1: We depart our home area and travel to Shap for the first evening of our holiday
Day 2: This morning we leave Shap and head over the border stopping at en route for lunch before
continuing on to Inverness.
Day 3: After breakfast we make our way to Scrabster for our short crossing to Orkney where we will be met
by a local guide. We will take in the World Heritage sites of Skara Brae, Stones of Stenness and Ring of
Brodgar as well as Skaill House, Churchill Barriers, the Italian Chapel and Scapa Flow. This evening we visit
a popular local attraction followed by a three course meal at a local restaurant. We board our ferry and
settle in to our overnight accommodation.
Day 4: We arrive on Shetland this morning and are met by a local guide for a tour of Shetland visiting
Jarlshof, Scalaway Castle & Museum and Shetlands famous ponies. We have free time in Lerwick before
boarding our early evening ferry back to Aberdeen.
Day 5: After breakfast on board we travel back down for our evening in Shap.
Day 6: We travel home this morning
Not Included
* Single Room Supplement £150
* Holiday Insurance £23.00
* Each passenger is allowed 30kg of luggage.
All cabins are en suite with twin beds
London &
The Shard
2 Day Tour - £129 per person
Departing Sunday 11th May 2014
The Shard is the tallest building in Western Europe, its
crystalline façade transforms the London skyline with
a multi-use 310 m (1,016 ft) vertical city of highquality offices, world-renowned restaurants, exclusive
residential apartments and the capital's highest viewing
gallery, The View from The Shard, offering 360° views.
Includes
* 1 night bed and breakfast
* Visit to the Shard (entrance included)
Our Hotel
The 4 star Thistle London Euston is situated in a
good central location. All newly refurbished en suite
bedrooms come with an LCD TV, direct dial
telephone, complimentary toiletries, hairdryer, iron
and ironing board.
Itinerary
Day 1: We depart our home area in the morning
and travel to the capital, where you will have free
time in Covent Garden and Oxford Street.
Day 2: We visit the Shard today. High speed lifts
transport you to The View from The Shard. Where
views extend for an amazing 40 miles across the
city. There will be free time before returning home.
Not Included:
Single room supplement: £25
Holiday Insurance £12.00 per person
Buckingham
Palace &
Houses of
Parliament
2 Day Tour - £169 per person
Departing Friday 29th August 2014
Includes
* 1 night bed & breakfast
* Visits to Buckingham Palace and
The Houses of Parliament
(entrances included)
Our Hotel
The 4 star Thistle London Euston is situated in a
good central location. All newly refurbished en suite
bedrooms come with an LCD TV, direct dial
telephone, complimentary toiletries, hairdryer, iron
and ironing board.
Itinerary
Day 1: We depart our home area and travel to
Windsor for a lunch stop before continuing onto
London and our visit to Buckingham Palace’s state
rooms (entrance included). You are then free in the
evening to make the most of being in the capital.
Day 2: After breakfast we make our way to The
Houses of Parliament (entrance included) There will
also be free time in London before we head home.
Not Included
* Single Room Supplement £55
* Holiday Insurance £12.00
Please note: Searches, similar to those used in airports, will be
conducted on entry to The Houses of Parliament.
Tatton Park
Flower Show
2 Day tour - £149 per person
Departing Friday 25th July 2014
Includes
* 1 night dinner, bed and buffet breakfast
* Visits to Tatton Park Flower Show and
Arley Hall & Gardens
(entrances included)
Our Hotel
The 3 star Chalon Court Hotel, St Helens features
contemporary, colourful en suite bedrooms
featuring hair dryer, individual climate control,
television and tea and coffee provisions as well as
on-site dining at the Pyramid Restaurant. You can
enjoy access to Innaction, the hotel's fitness centre
which features an indoor swimming pool and gym.
Itinerary
Wisley
Flower Show
2 Day Tour - £149 per person
Departing Saturday 6th September
2014
Includes
* 1 night dinner, bed and breakfast
* Entrance to Wisley Flower Show (ticket
included)
* Visit to the National Trust property
Hinton Ampner (entrance not included)
Our Hotel
The 3 star Holiday Inn Basingstoke is set amid leafy
gardens. Each air-conditioned room features en suite
facilities, TV, telephone, hairdryer and
complimentary tea and coffee. Your three course
dinner will be served in the Traders restaurant from
freshly prepared regional produce.
Itinerary
Day 1: We depart our home area and travel to Arley
Hall & Gardens (entrance included). Arley is a place
of enormous character, charm and interest. Visitors
are frequently struck by the warm and intimate
atmosphere and the feeling that Arley is a muchcherished family home. The gardens, which are
amongst the finest in Britain, are outstanding for
their vitality, variety and historical interest and are
particularly celebrated for the magnificent double
herbaceous border. The hall is an impressive
example of a Victorian country house built in the
Elizabethan style.
Day 2: After breakfast we leave our hotel for a
day at Tatton Park Flower Show (entrance included)
known for its friendly atmosphere and dazzling
summer colours with bright ideas to take home with
you.
Not Included
* Single room supplement £20.00
* Holiday Insurance £12.00
Day 1: This morning we travel to Hinton Ampner
with a stop en route in Winchester. Hinton Ampner
is an elegant country manor and tranquil garden.
The house was lovingly rebuilt by its last owner,
Ralph Dutton, after a catastrophic fire in 1960.
Enjoy the beautifully proportioned rooms which
house his exquisite collection of ceramics and art,
each window offering undisturbed views to the
tranquil countryside beyond. Beautifully manicured
lawns lead the eye down avenues of sculptured
topiary, past borders full of the heady scent of roses,
to breathtaking views across the South Downs
Day 2: After breakfast we make the journey to
Wisely Flower Show, Enjoy spectacular late-summer
colour at the RHS Garden Wisley Flower Show's five
day floral extravaganza. With award-winning
nurseries and garden trade stands this informal
must-see show promises to provide a great day out
for all plant-lovers. Be inspired by a wide range of
seasonal favourites, obtain advice from
knowledgeable growers.
Not Included
* Single Room Supplement £55.00
* Holiday Insurance £12.00
Trier Christmas
Market
4 Day Tour - £175 per person
Departing Friday 5th December 2014
Includes
* 3 nights bed and breakfast,
* Return Eurotunnel crossings
* Visit to Trier Christmas Market
* Visit to Luxembourg Christmas Market
Our Hotel
The modern 4 star Park Plaza is located in the
centre of Trier. Guests can enjoy the health club
featuring a sauna and steam bath. There is also a
restaurant, lobby/piano-bar and Mediterranean
inner courtyard. All bedrooms have en suite
facilities, colour TV, tea/coffee making facilities
and internet access. The hotel has a lift which
accesses all floors
Itinerary
Day 1: We depart the West Country and travel to
Folkestone for our Eurotunnel Crossing, before
continuing on to our hotel in Trier.
Day 2: Step out of the hotel and straight into the
market at Trier! The enchanting Christmas Market
takes place in front of the imposing backdrop of
the Trier Cathedral. In the 95 festively decorated
wooden booths you will find Christmas articles
such as Christmas decorations, wooden toys, handblown or engraved glassware, gift articles,
ceramics and much more. Good food awaits you:
bratwurst sausages, potato pancakes, sweets, hot
tea and mulled wine.
Day 3: After breakfast we travel to Luxembourg
for their Christmas Market where, each year in
December, the traditional Christmas market in
turns the Place d'Armes in a real Christmas village.
The main square of the capital is covered with
small wooden huts, selling candles, toys,
decorations, sweets, as well as typical drinks such
as Glühwäin (hot wine) and typical foods like the
Thüringer, Mettwurscht (Luxembourgish
sausages).
Day 4: We depart our hotel this morning and
travel back to Calais for our journey through the
tunnel and back to our home area.
Not Included
* Single Room Supplement £100
* Holiday Insurance £22.50
Christmas
Medieval
Banquet
2 Day Tour - £155 per person
Departing Sunday 7th December
2014
Includes
* 1 night bed and breakfast
* Medieval Banquet – Including festive
meal and medieval entertainment.
Unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks
served during the meal. The evening
finishes with a disco
* Visit to the Tower of London (entrance
included)
* Free time in London
Our Hotel
The 4 star Tower Hotel is located right on
the River Thames in the heart of London.
The Hotel benefits from stunning views
over Tower Bridge, The River Thames and
St Katharine Docks. The hotel has its own
gym with a range of cardiovascular
fitness equipment. All bedrooms are en
suite with air conditioning, tea/coffee
making facilities, toiletries, flat screen TV,
iron and ironing board.
Itinerary
Day 1: We depart our home area and travel to
London where you will have free time before
being taken to our hotel to enjoy your banquet
and evening’s entertainment.
Day 2: After breakfast we travel the short
distance to the Tower of London. Since it was
established by William Conqueror in 1066 to
keep hostile Londoners at bay, the mighty Tower
of London has been the scene of Britain’s most
dramatic, fascinating and surprising history.
Not Included:
* Single room supplement: £30.00
* Holiday Insurance £12.00
Pembrokeshire
Coast &
Cardigan Bay
5 Day Tour - £279 per person
Departing Monday 14th April 2014
Includes
* 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast
* Visit to Picton Castle & Gardens
* Journey on the Vales of Rheidol Railway
Picton Castle consists of a 13th century castle with a
splendid Georgian wing and idyllic gardens,
carefully planned to provide colour and interest all
year round.
Day 5: We leave our hotel this morning and head for
home, stopping en route.
Not Included
* Single Room Supplement £40
* Holiday Insurance £22.00
London
& St Paul’s
Cathedral
Our Hotel
The 3 star Cliff Hotel & Spa Gwbert, is set in a
stunning location on the Pembrokeshire Heritage
Coastline, with views over Cardigan Bay. The
restaurant offers fine food and spectacular views,
enjoy a relaxing meal while watching the sun set
into the sea. Facilities at the hotel include Sauna,
hydro spa, Jacuzzi and gym. All bedrooms are en
suite and are equipped with TV and tea/coffee
making facilities.
Itinerary
Day 1: We travel to Gwbert-on-Sea, near Cardigan
stopping en route.
Day 2: This morning we drive into the
Pembrokeshire Coast National Park to Tenby, a
delightful little harbour town and seaside resort.
Tenby is a town steeped in ancient history
surrounded by an imposing medieval stone wall. The
picturesque town itself is almost surrounded by
award winning beaches and views over the Gower
Peninsula and Carmarthen Bay to the east. In the
afternoon we make the short journey to
Saundersfoot.
Day 3: After breakfast we drive to Aberaeron for a
short stop before continuing on to Devil’s Bridge for
a memorable journey on the Vale of Rheidol narrow
gauge steam railway. We travel through the Rheidol
Valley to Aberystwyth were we will spend time in
this Victorian seaside resort.
Day 4: Today we make our way to St Davids, the
smallest cathedral city in Britain. Its12th Century
cathedral was a popular pilgrimage destination and
stands adjacent to the magnificent ruins of the
medieval Bishops Palace. We also visit Picton Castle,
near Haverfordwest.
2 Day Tour - £139 per person
Departing Sunday 6th April 2014
Includes
* 1 night bed and breakfast
* Visit to St Pauls Cathedral
* Thames River cruise
* Free time in London
Our Hotel
The 4 star Thistle London Euston is situated in a
good central location. All newly refurbished en suite
bedrooms come with an LCD TV, direct dial
telephone, complimentary toiletries, hairdryer, iron
and ironing board.
Itinerary
Day 1: We depart our home area and travel to
London This afternoon we take a leisurely cruise on
the Thames taking in famous landmarks. After
which there will be free time before being taken to
your hotel.
Day 2: This morning we visit St Pauls Cathedral,
with its world-famous dome, it is an iconic feature
of the London skyline. Step inside and you can enjoy
the cathedral's awe-inspiring interior, and uncover
fascinating stories about its history.
Not Included
* Single Room Supplement £25.00
* Holiday Insurance £12.00
ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
All holidays sold are subject to Berry’s Coaches (Taunton) Limited Trading Charter & Booking
Conditions copies of which are available from our head office
Berry’s Coaches (Taunton) Limited are members of the Bonded Coach Holiday Group of the
Confederation Of Passenger Transport UK Ltd. This is a government approved consumer protection
scheme. This ensures that in relation to the coach package holidays described in this brochure that the
clients monies are protected by a Bond which may be called upon in the unlikely event of the Members
insolvency. Clients are recommended to inspect the current membership certificate at our registered
office or alternatively go to www.bch-uk.gov or telephone 0207 240 3131 to confirm current
membership. Your attention is also drawn to the Bonded Coach Holiday Group Trading Charter that
will apply to these coach package holidays. (8th October 2012)
All travel on European tours is air conditioned
On European tours you will require a British passport
Hotel Star ratings are local classifications
Where there are overnight hotel or ferry crossings it is suggested passengers take an overnight bag
The majority of our hotels have lift facilities but if this is an essential requirement please enquire
Meals and entrances to houses or castles, gardens or theme parks, museums, river cruises, trains or
cable cars, factories ect. Are not included unless specifically stated
Where indicated optional, these excursions will be charged in addition to the advertised holiday price
at a cost advised the driver during the tour
Note – Tours advertised with travel via Eurotunnel may very occasionally be altered to Dover/Calais sea
crossings. If this is of significant importance please confirm travel mode when holiday balance is paid
Departure times for all tours will be advised when holiday balance are paid
It is advisable to book early for the following tours due to limited ticket availability: Chelsea Flower
Show, Hampton Court Flower Show, Tatton Park Flower Show & Edinburgh Tattoo. Payment for these
tickets will be required with deposit.
WHERE TO BOOK
BRIDGWATER
Bridgwater Library, Binford Place
BURNHAM -ON-SEA
Tourist Information Centre, Burnham-on-Sea, Esplanade
CHARD
Chard Tourist Information Centre, The Guildhall, Fore Street
TAUNTON
Berrys Coaches (Taunton) Limited, Cornishway West,
Wellington New Road
Tourist Information Centre, Library, Paul Street
Rawlings News, 3 Priorswood Place
Venture Travel, Scat
TIVERTON
Tiverton Museum, Becks Square
WELLINGTON
Tourist Information Centre, 30 Fore Street
YEOVIL
Tourist Information Centre, Petters House, Petters Way
MAIN DEPARTURE POINTS - Tiverton – Phoenix Lane - Wellington – Longforth Car Park
Taunton – Castleway - Bridgwater – Coach Station - Ilminster – Market Square - South Petherton – Bus stop
on the Old Ilminster Road nr Esso Filling Station - Yeovil – Bus Station - Ilchester – Yeovil Road Bus Stop
Wincanton – Memorial Hall Car Park
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Initials & Surname
(PLEASE WRITE IN CAPITAL LETTERS)
Joining
Point
INSURANCE (please tick) Compulsory on ALL EU Holidays
(To be paid with deposit) Berrys
Agent
Other
Details of Berry’s insurance on side and reverse of page
Deposit Enclosed
£25 per person
If Taking berrys insurance
please include this with deposit
Total holiday deposit
£
*Seat Numbers preferred, but nearest available would be accepted.
See seating plan overleaf. If you require a second holiday, use form
below. NO SMOKING THROUGHOUT THE COACH
Seat
No.*
Hotel Accommodation
Double Twin Bed
Single
Special Requests
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I have read and understand the Trading
Charter and booking conditions and
accept them on behalf of myself and on
behalf of my party.
Signature .............................................
Date.....................................................
COVER AND COST
Cancellation
Up to £1,000 for UK Trips
Up to £3,000 for EU Trips
Curtailment
Unused portion of costs up to £3,000
Medical Expenses
Up to £2,000,000 outside home country
Up to £1,500 within your home country
Personal Possessions
Up to £1,750 in total
Up to £250 each individual item
Up to £250 for valuables
Personal Money
Up to £250 in cash on your person
Up to £500 in total
Lost travel documents up to £250
Personal Liability
Up to £2,000,000
Personal Accident
Up to £15,000
Policy Excess:
Cancellation/Curtailment/Abandonment
Deposit only £10
Holidays up to £120 - £40.00
Holidays over £120 - £50.00
Personal Possessions/Personal Money/Medical
Expenses: £50.00
Relevant Information. You have a duty to take reasonable care to
answer questions fully and accurately, and that any information
you volunteer is not misleading. This applies both when you take
the policy out and at any time during the policy period. If you do
not do so, the underwriters reserve the right to void your policy
from inception. Because an insurance policy can only provide
cover in respect of accident, illness, loss or damage for an
event/occurrence which is sudden, unforeseen and beyond your
reasonable control, you must also tell us if you are aware of any
circumstances at the time you purchase this insurance, or at any
time afterwards, which could possibly result in you having to make
a claim; otherwise you may not be covered. We reserve the right to
charge an additional premium, amend the policy terms, or decline
to offer cover if we feel that the information you give us changes
our assessment of the risk involved
Cancellation Rights
If your cover doesn’t meet your requirements, please let Berry’s
Coaches (Taunton) Ltd know within 14 days of receiving your
policy document and return all your documents for a refund of your
premium. Any premium already paid will be refunded to You
providing you have not travelled, no claim has been made or is
intended to be made and no incident likely to give rise to a claim
has occurred.
Claims
The procedure for policyholders to make a claim is to contact
Travel Claims Facilities, P O Box 420, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 9DE.
Tel: 08453 707 133 Fax: 0870 620 5001 or from the internet at:
www.travel-claims.net.
Complaints
Should you have a complaint about the sale of your travel
insurance policy, please contact Giles Insurance Brokers Ltd, Units
5 & 6 Vantage Court, Old Gloucester Road, Bristol BS16 1GW.
For Complaints regarding claims, please contact Customer Services
Manager, Travel Claims Facilities, P O Box 420, Tonbridge, Kent
TN9 9DE. Should you remain unhappy with our final reply, you
may have the right to refer your complaint to the Financial
Ombudsman Service at South Quay Plaza, 183 Marsh Wall,
London E14 9SR, by email to [email protected] or telephone 0845-0801800.
Financial Services Compensation Scheme
We are covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS).
You may be entitled to compensation from the scheme if we cannot meet
our obligations. This depends on the type of business and the
circumstances of the claim. Insurance advising and arranging is covered
for 90% of the claim, with no upper limit. Further information is
available from the FSCS.
17 What is the extent of our liability? (cont)
* an event which we or our suppliers, even with all due care,
could not foresee or forestall
For claims that do not which do not involve personal injury,
illness or dath, the most we will have to pay if we are liable to
you is the price the person affected paid for their holiday (not
including insurance premiums and amendment charges. We will
only have to pay this maximum amount if everything has gone
wrong and you have received no benefit from your holiday.
provided that in these 3 events we would still endeavour to give
prompt assistance if you are in difficulty and, if you inform us
that you don’t believe you have received the contracted service,
we will make prompt efforts to find appropriate solutions. For
claims which involve death or personal injury we do not impose
any restriction upon our liability to the extent that it arises from
our negligence. For all other claims which do not involve
personal injury or death:
* the most we will have to pay if we are liable to you is twice
the price you’ve paid for your package (not including insurance
premiums and amendment charges).
* Our liability will also be limited in accordance with/or in line
with all relevant international convention. These include the
Athens Convention (applies to transport by ship), the Berne
Convention (applies to transport by rail), the Geneva
Convention (applies to transport by road) and the Paris
Convention (applies to accommodation). You can get copies of
the relevant conventions from the Internet or from us. You
should also note that these conventions limit or remove the
amount of compensation that you can claim for death, injury,
delay to passengers and loss, damage and delay to luggage. We
will apply the limits of these Conventions to any payments to
you as if we were the carrier. The above suppliers (such as
accommodation or transport providers) have their own booking
conditions or conditions of carriage, and these conditions may
limit or remove the relevant transport provider's or other
supplier's liability. You can get copies of such conditions from
our offices, or the offices of the relevant supplier. We will pay
you in accordance with these conditions which are incorporated
into the Trading Charter. If we make any payment to you or
any member of your party for death or personal injury or
illness, you will be asked to assign to us or our insurers the
rights you may have to take action against the person or
organisation responsible for causing the death, personal injury
or illness. NB: this clause does not apply to any separate
contracts that you may enter into for excursions or activities
during or outside of your package.
18 What do I need to do if I have to complain?
If you have a complaint during your package you should tell the
driver/representative or supplier at the earliest opportunity so
that they can do their utmost to resolve the problem
immediately. If they are unable the resolve the problem to your
satisfaction you should complete a Holiday Report form which
is available from the driver/ representative. You will be given a
copy of this report which you should keep. If, on your return
from holiday, you remain dissatisfied you should write within
28 days to THE Managing Director, Berry’s Coaches (Taunton)
Limited, Cornishway West, New Wellington Rd, Taunton,
Somerset TA1 5NA. In your letter you will need to quote your
booking reference number, holiday number, departure date and
the number of the Holiday Report Form which you completed
at the time. If you do not tell us at the earliest opportunity about
a problem giving rise to your complaint we cannot take steps to
investigate and rectify it at the time. If you do not tell us at the
earliest opportunity about a problem giving rise to your
complaint we cannot take steps to investigate and rectify it at
the time. We will take into account the date you first drew the
problem to the attention of our driver/representative or supplier
when responding to your complaint and it may affect your
rights under this Trading Charter if we have not been able to
investigate and remedy the situation at the time. Sometimes the
investigations can take time awaiting response from hoteliers.
We can normally agree an amicable settlement of the few
companies we receive if the complaint is found to be genuine.
19 Children’s reduction
On certain tours reductions are available for children sharing
rooms with two adult fare paying passengers. Please enquire
when booking.
20 Coach seating
We will always use our reasonable endeavours to provide a
coach to the specification as described in our brochure or
advertisement but reserve the right to substitute an alternative
vehicle should unforeseen circumstances arise. There is a
seating plan of the coach for each package, but it is possible that
on occasions operational reasons will require a coach with a
different configuration to be used. We therefore reserve the
right to alter a coach-seating plan and allocate seats other than
those you have booked. Requests for particular seats can be
made on most packages when booking but because allocations
are made on a first come, first served basis you are
recommended to book early. When your booking is confirmed
you will be offered the best seats that are available at that time.
If you know someone who may want to book later but sit near
you please discuss this with the booking clerk at the time you
make your booking. Specific seats will not be allocated on
coaches which operate on feeder services between joining
points and main package departure points or on coaches which
carry out transfers to and from seaports.
21 Hotel Facilities
Some hotel facilities, such as indoor or outdoor swimming
pools or leisure facilities, may from time to time be withdrawn
for routine maintenance or be subject to seasonal availability.
The provision of these facilities is therefore not guaranteed.
22 Health & Safety during your package
In some foreign countries, standards of infrastructure, safety
and hygiene may be lower than those to which we are
accustomed in the UK. You should therefore exercise greater
care for your own protection. Further information can be
obtained from your GP or from your travel agent who can provide you with
the leaflet "Health Advice for Travellers" published by the Department of
Health. Some people may be at risk from discomfort or deep vein
thrombosis (DVT) if they remain immobile on a journey for a long period
of time. If you are planning to undertake a bus or coach journey of more
than 3 hours you should consult your doctor if you have ever had DVT or
pulmonary embolism, a family history of clotting conditions, cancer or
treatment for cancer, a stroke, heart or lung disease or if you have had
major surgery in the past 3 months. We reserve the right to refuse any
booking in the absence of a doctor's certificate confirming that you are fit
to travel. During the journey we will provide comfort stops as frequently
as possible. During these stops you are encouraged to get off the coach
and walk around. Exercise reduces any discomfort which may be caused
by periods of immobility. During any journey you should drink alcohol
only in moderation as it leads to dehydration.
23 Passenger behaviour
We want all our customers to have a happy and carefree holiday. But you
must remember that you are responsible for your behaviour and the effect it
may have on others. If you or any member of your party is abusive or
disruptive or behaves in a way which, in our reasonable opinion, could
cause damage or injury to others or affect their enjoyment of their holiday,
or which could damage property, we have the right, after reasonable
consideration, to terminate your contract with us. If this happens we will
have no further obligations or liability to you. The coach
driver/representative, ship's captain, or authorised official of other means of
transport is entitled to refuse you boarding if in their reasonable opinion
you are unacceptably under the influence of drink or drugs or you are being
violent or disruptive. If you are refused boarding on the outward journey
we will regard it as a cancellation by you and we will apply cancellation
charges according to the scale set out above. If the refusal is on the return
journey we have the right to terminate the contract and will have no further
obligations or liability to you.
24 No Smoking policy
Smoking is not permitted on our coaches
25 Pets
We do not allow pets to be taken on our packages. Registered assistance
dogs will normally be accommodated on UK packages but not on overseas
packages.
26 Pick up point, itineraries, travel documents and passport
You are responsible for ensuring that you are at the correct departure point,
at the correct time, with the correct documents and we cannot be held liable
for any loss or expense suffered by you or your party because of an
incorrect passport or late arrival at the departure point.
If you are a British citizen travelling outside the United Kingdom you must
have a full UK passport valid for a minimum of three months after your
scheduled date of return. Non-UK citizens must seek passport and visa
advice from the relevant consulates or embassies of the countries you plan
to visit prior to making a booking for one of our packages (and you are
advised to check with the relevant consulate or embassy to ensure you
allow sufficient time before your departure to apply for a visa). The name
on the passport must match the name on the ticket. If someone in your
party changes name after the booking is made, you must tell us
immediately so that we can issue the ticket in the new name. When you
have paid the balance we will send you or your booking agent all the
necessary labels so that you receive them in good time for your holiday.
Certain travel documents may have to be retained by us and your
driver/courier will then issue them to you at the relevant time. If you lose a
travel document after it has been issued to you we will require you to meet
the direct cost charged by the carrier/supplier for the issue of a duplicate or
replacement.
Berry’s Coaches Taunton Limited reserve the right to modify itineraries to
conform with requests from the competent authorities in the United
Kingdom and any other sovereign state through which the tour will operate.
We recommend that you read the British Foreign and Commonwealth
Office (FCO) advice about your holiday at www.fco.gov.uk. Excursions
which are included in the cost of your booking and are part of your package
are detailed on the relevant brochure page and refunds will not be made for
any excursion not taken. Optional excursions may be booked and paid for
in resort but these will not form part of your booking. Admission fees to
buildings, grounds etc. are not included in the price of the package unless
otherwise stated on the relevant brochure page.
27 What happens if I am delayed?
Your travel insurance may cover you for some delays. In addition where
you are delayed for more than six hours in any one day we will seek to
minimise any discomfort and where possible, arrange for refreshments and
meals. Please note, published running times of services are estimates only
and we will not be liable for any loss (howsoever caused) arising from
delay or failure to operate services in accordance with published timings.
28 Do I need to take out travel insurance
We strongly advise all our customers to take out travel insurance to cover
medical and repatriation costs, personal injury, loss of baggage and
cancellation charges. If you do not have adequate insurance and require our
assistance during your package, we reserve the right to reclaim from you
any medical repatriation or other expenses which we
may incur on your behalf which would otherwise have been met by
insurers.
29 What assistance will you give me if things go wrong when it is not
your fault?
In addition to what has already been stated (and without affecting that), if
you, or any member of your party, suffer death, illness or injury whilst
overseas arising out of an activity which does not form part of your
package travel arrangements or an excursion arranged through us in the
UK, we shall at our discretion, offer advice, guidance and assistance.
Where legal action is contemplated and you want our assistance, you must
obtain our written consent prior to commencement of proceedings. Our
consent will be given subject to you undertaking to assign any costs,
benefits received under any relevant insurance policy to ourselves. We
limit the cost of our assistance to you and any member of your party to
£5000 per party
30 Passengers with disabilities
You confirm that you will notify us before you book if you or any member
of your party has a disability so that we may consider what reasonable
adjustments we or any relevant supplier should consider in the context of
your package. We want to ensure the arrangements for your package
are suitable and appropriate. If you have specific needs for
equipment (such as scooters) or medication, or you will need
assistance or particular facilities in the hotel, port or train station, or
may have difficulties in taking part in excursions or boarding and
travelling on the coach or other means of transport you must let us
know in advance. If any assistance is required it must be brought to
our attention at the time of booking or, if it arises later, as soon as
possible. Not all the packages in this brochure may be suitable for
you and if we reasonably consider we cannot provide what is
required, we will not accept the booking or, if details are not given
at the time of booking, cancel it. We want you to enjoy your
package and will try to help you select an appropriate trip. If you
need advice or further information either you or your booking agent
should contact the Holiday Reservations Manager.
31 Special requirements
If you require a special diet please tell us before booking, or as soon
as you are medically advised, and send us a copy of the diet. We
will notify the hotel or hotels identified in your booking but please
note that some hotels may not have facilities to provide special diets
and we cannot be held liable for their failure to do so unless the
hotel has confirmed in writing that a special diet will be catered for.
Where we think that a hotel is likely to be unable to cope with a
special diet, we will tell you prior to your booking confirmation
being issued so that you can exercise your right to cancel your
package booking without charge. Any extra costs incurred by you
during your package must be paid to the hotel by you prior to
departure from the hotel.You should also detail any other requests,
for example, low floor rooms, particular rooms or locations on the
special requests section of the booking form [or other method of
confirming in writing that the request was made.] We will pass
your request to the relevant supplier but this does not necessarily
mean that your request will be fulfilled. If a request can be fulfilled
you may incur an extra charge payable either to us or direct to the
hotel. Please note that requests cannot be guaranteed unless we
confirm on your booking confirmation that this is a guaranteed
requirement.
32Single Occupancy
Single occupancy of rooms when available may be subject to a
supplementary charge and this will be shown on the brochure page.
33 Entertainment
Some of our hotels arrange additional entertainment. Where this is
part of the package details are given on the respective brochure
page. Where it is not specified it may still be available but is at the
discretion of the hotel and is not guaranteed. It may be withdrawn if
there is a lack of demand or for operational reasons.
34 Data Protection Act
In order to process your booking and to ensure that your travel
arrangements run smoothly and meet your requirements we, and
your travel agent, need to use the information you provide such as
name, address, any special needs/dietary requirements etc.
We take full responsibility for ensuring that proper measures are in
place to protect your information. We must pass the information on
to the relevant suppliers of your travel arrangements such as hotels,
transport companies etc. The information may also be supplied to
security or credit checking companies, public authorities such as
customs/immigration if required by them, or as required by law.
Additionally, where your package is outside the European Economic
Area (EEA), controls on data protection in your destination may not
be as strong as the legal requirements in this country. We will not,
however, pass information on to any person not responsible for part
of your travel arrangements. This applies to any sensitive
information that you give to us such as details of any disabilities or
dietary/religious requirements. If we cannot pass this information to
the relevant suppliers, whether in the EEA or not, we cannot provide
your booking. In making this booking, you consent to this
information being passed on to the relevant persons. Please note that
where information is held by your travel agent, this is subject to
your agent’s own data protection policy.
Your data controller is the Managing Director. You are entitled to a
copy of your information held by us. If you would like to see this,
please contact us. We retain your full contact details and other
information in secure files and electronic storage facilities. We may
use this information to contact you by mail, telephone or electronic
means. We will provide you with details of other goods and services
including those of selected third parties. If you do not wish to
receive the further information about products and services from
either ourselves or third parties please write to the data controller.
32 Publication data and details
This was printed in the United Kingdom by Berry’s Coaches
(Taunton) Limited in July 2013.