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A Palace, A Castle and a Chateau

Enjoy an Elite Door to Door Holiday to Northampton

Waddesdon Manor. The Rothschild family formerly lived in this beautiful property. This lavish residence, designed in the manner of a French chateau, is a sensory assault. A short canal boat ride comes next, followed by a visit to Castel Ashby Gardens, where you may see a variety of beautiful gardens, including traditional Italian gardens, an arboretum, and a small animal menagerie.  The next destination is Rockingham Castle, which was built on Willaim Conqueror's orders and was visited by Charles Dickens. The trip concludes with a visit to Huntingdon's charming market town.

 

 

Delta by Marriott, Northampton***

Situated a short distance from the Silverstone race circuit, provides modern, spacious amenities. High speed Wi-Fi, tea/coffee facilities and TV There is no lift but the majority of the rooms are on the ground floor. 

 

Price includes

Door to door pick up service

Elite coach travel

4 nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast

Entrance to Waddesdon Manor

A canal boat cruise

Entrance to Castle Ashby Gardens

Entrance to Rockingham Palace should be Blenheim Palace

 

5 days/ 4 nights

**PLEASE NOTE**

Acklams Holidays have the right to amend the itinerary if the circumstances dictate

Days 2

Depart hotel for Waddesdon Manor. This stunning house was once home to the Rothschild family. Built in the style of a French Chateau, this opulent house is an overload on all the senses. The extravagant interiors include exquisite furniture, porcelain, paintings and carpets. The gardens are extensive, ranging from woodland walks to formally laid beds. They remain in keeping with those originally set out by the Rothschild family, whom many considered at the time to be at the forefront of Victorian gardening.

Day 3

To Stoke Bruerne this morning for a short canal boat trip. Afterwards and time allowing, enjoy a walk along the canal side or for an additional cost, admission to the Stoke Bruerne Canal Museum can be arranged. This afternoon is to Castle Ashby Gardens. With parkland designed by Capability Brown, visitors will enjoy a number of wonderful gardens including formal Italian gardens, an Arboretum, and a small Animal Menagerie. Visitors will also enjoy the lovely walled garden tea shop.

Day 4

A leisurely start this morning for a visit to the remarkable Rockingham Castle. Built on the instruction of William the Conqueror and frequented by Charles Dickens, the castle has been in the current owners family for 450 years. Visitors usually start their self-guided tour 'below stairs' and work their way through the Panel Room, Long Gallery and the Great Hall. This afternoon is at leisure in the lovely market town of Huntingdon.

Delta by Marriott, Northampton***

Situated a short distance from the Silverstone race circuit, provides modern, spacious amenities. High speed Wi-Fi, tea/coffee facilities and TV There is no lift but the majority of the rooms are on the ground floor. 

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