Warwickshire, Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire are steeped in history and are a joy to visit. Follow in the footsteps of the Bard to discover more about Shakespeare’s life in Stratford-upon-Avon, wander below the ‘dreaming spires’ in Oxford. See charming Cotswold villages, in addition to visiting the magnificent Blenheim Palace. Visit Shakespeare’s birthplace for an insight into what shaped a great man, along with visits to Stow-on-the-Wold and Bourtonon-the-Water, nicknamed the Venice of the Cotswolds.
Travel
Your comfort is our priority and all travel arrangements have been made with this in mind. Comfort stops will always be planned en route for lunch/refreshments. We will arrive at the hotel in the late afternoon, where your luggage will be taken to your room (unless otherwise specified) and you will have plenty of time to freshen up before the evening meal. Return travel will follow a similar schedule.
Your Hotel: Mercure Warwickshire Walton Hall & Spa, Wellesbourne
This hotel has 149 standard bedrooms of a contemporary design located in the Hotel part of the property, with a further 7 superior rooms in the beautiful 16th century Grade II listed Hall. Set in 65 acres of land, surrounded by unspoiled Warwickshire countryside, the hotel boasts stunning grounds and dining.
Please note there is a Single Supplement of £90 per person.
Itinerary and What's Included
- Luxury coach travel to and from destination
- Comfort stop in both directions
- Porterage on arrival and departure
- Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
- Excursions
Excursions
All of our excursions are included in the holiday price unless otherwise specified. In addition to the planned activities, most excursions will allow plenty of free time for you to explore our well-chosen destinations. If you prefer to make other arrangements or just relax at the hotel instead of any of the excursions, you are welcome to do so. If so, we kindly ask you to please inform your driver. We will depart after breakfast and return in the late afternoon or early evening, to enable you to freshen up before your evening meal.
Shakespeare's Birthplace
River Avon Cruise
Blenheim Palace
