Avon Calling

Avon Calling!

With a conveniently located base, the itinerary features the must-see cities of maritime Bristol and elegant Bath, in addition to a stylish garden, calming canal cruise, beautiful scenic drive and Westonbirt Arboretum. Bristol has some exciting new attractions which were opened in 2018, including the state of the art “Being Brunel” Museum Experience. Discover the ship that changed the world, Brunel’s SS Great Britain. Head beneath the glass sea, walk through the history of the ship and step into the mind of Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Enjoy a scenic drive through the Somerset Mendip Hills and Cheddar Gorge to the lovely medieval city of Wells. We visit Painswick Rococo Gardens designed in the 1740’s as a pleasure garden for the owner of Painswick House. Before exploring the stunning Arboretum, home to one of the most spectacular tree collections in the world, which now features a tree top walkway.  Finally, we have some time at leisure in the beautiful Georgian City of Bath.

06/09/2021

Best Western, Gables Hotel, Bristol***

This hotel has an excellent location on the edge of the Cotswolds.  All bedrooms are comfortable in a traditional style and have TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee facilities.  There is an informal restaurant, with a traditional bar.   There is no lift but plenty of ground floor rooms.

24/07/2022

Aztec Hotel and Spa, Bristol***

This hotel has an excellent location on the edge of the Cotswolds.  All bedrooms are stylish and have TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee facilities.  There is an award-winning restaurant, with a traditional bar.   There is no lift but plenty of ground floor rooms.

Price includes

Door to door pick up service

Elite coach travel

4 nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast

Entry to SS Great Britain and ‘Being Brunel’

Admission to Painswick Rocco Gardens

45-minute canal cruise

Admission to Westonbirt Arboretum  

5 days/ 4 nights

Best Western, Gables Hotel, Bristol***

This hotel has an excellent location on the edge of the Cotswolds.  All bedrooms are comfortable in a traditional style and have TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee facilities.  There is an informal restaurant, with a traditional bar.   There is no lift but plenty of ground floor rooms.

Aztec Hotel and Spa, Bristol***

This hotel has an excellent location on the edge of the Cotswolds.  All bedrooms are stylish and have TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee facilities.  There is an award-winning restaurant, with a traditional bar.   There is no lift but plenty of ground floor rooms.