Englands Mighty Castles and Stately Homes

At a Glance

5 Days | 4 Nights | Mercure West Grange Hotel | Dinner, Bed and Breakfast | Highclere Castle | Waddesdon Manor | Hever Castle and Gardens

 

Why You’ll Love This Holiday

Discover some of England’s finest castles and stately homes on this wonderful holiday through the South of England.

 

This tour brings together grand architecture, beautiful gardens, royal history and famous filming locations, creating a memorable break filled with heritage and elegance.

 

A highlight of the holiday is a visit to Highclere Castle, instantly recognisable as the setting for the award-winning television series Downton Abbey. Explore the magnificent rooms and gardens of this much-loved country estate.

 

You will also visit Waddesdon Manor, a remarkable French-style château surrounded by extensive gardens and filled with impressive collections and beautifully designed interiors.

 

Further historic splendour awaits at Hever Castle and Gardens, the romantic moated castle famously associated with Anne Boleyn and Tudor history.

 

To complete the experience, enjoy a nostalgic journey aboard the famous Bluebell Railway, one of Britain’s best-loved heritage railways, together with time in Oxford, the beautiful “city of dreaming spires”.

 

Your Hotel – Mercure West Grange Hotel

This modern Mercure hotel offers a comfortable and relaxing base near Newbury, ideally placed for exploring the South of England’s castles, stately homes and historic attractions.

 

Your Holiday Includes

Travel and Accommodation

• Door to door pick up service

• Elite coach travel

• 4 nights’ dinner and bed and breakfast

• All bedrooms with en-suite facilities

• Friendly and experienced driver

 

Included Visits and Experiences

• Entrance to Highclere Castle and Gardens

• Entrance to Waddesdon Manor

• Single journey on the Bluebell Railway

• Entry to Hever Castle and Gardens

• Visit to Oxford

• Scenic touring through the South of England

About the Destination

The South of England is rich in historic houses, royal castles, landscaped gardens and picturesque countryside.

 

From the grandeur of Highclere Castle and Waddesdon Manor to the Tudor history of Hever Castle and the academic beauty of Oxford, this holiday showcases some of England’s most impressive heritage attractions.

 

About the Experience

This holiday combines elegant stately homes, fascinating history and nostalgic heritage rail travel at a relaxed and enjoyable pace.

 

Whether exploring grand interiors, strolling through beautiful gardens or travelling through the countryside aboard the Bluebell Railway, this tour offers a wonderfully memorable break.

 

Your Hotel – Mercure West Grange Hotel

This modern Mercure hotel is perfectly placed for a relaxing stay near Newbury and provides a comfortable base for touring the South of England.

 

Hotel Features

• Restaurant and bar

• En-suite bedrooms

• Tea and coffee facilities

• Television

• Hairdryer

• Wi-Fi

• Ironing facilities

• Comfortable modern accommodation

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