Tour Country Roads Of Wales, Devon & Cornwall (Summer 2020, 14 Da | Visit United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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APEX BATH (TRADITIONAL) - ENGLAND Situated in the heart of historic Bath on the corner of James Street West and Charles Street, Apex is a contemporary hotel with all the modern amenities you’d associate with its stylish interior. It’s just a five-minute walk from the Thermae Bath Spa, while its hotel bar and outdoor terrace make it the perfect spot to socialise with fellow travellers. CLAYTON HOTEL CARDIFF CARDIFF (TRADITIONAL) - WALES Nestled among some of Cardiff’s most iconic sights, the Clayton Hotel ensures you don’t miss any action, be it shopping or exploration. Unwind in its restaurant and bar, where you can choose from a sophisticated selection of wine, premium beers and spirits. BOVEY CASTLE DARTMOOR NATIONAL PARK (CASTLE) - ENGLAND Located in the rolling valleys of Dartmoor National Park, this five-star accommodation stands within 275 acres of beautiful countryside and offers an 18-hole golf course and two lovely refurbished restaurants. ST MELLION INTERNATIONAL RESORT SALTASH CORNISH COAST (RESORT) - ENGLAND Enjoy the best of Cornish hospitality at the plush St. Mellion International Resort, featuring a unique blend of contemporary style and unique facilities sprawled across 450 acres of peaceful countryside. SUMMER LODGE COUNTRY HOUSE HOTEL AND SPA DORCHESTER (BOUTIQUE) - ENGLAND This five-star boutique venue is a Red Carnation hotel, owned by the same family as Insight itself. You can expect the same quality of service and elegance – luxury is always front of mind. Country Roads of Wales, Devon & CornwallClick to enlarge Email details

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All guests travelling with Insight Vacations through December 31, 2022 are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, which may include a booster shot to keep the vaccination status current and valid, depending on the travel destination. Children not eligible for vaccination and/or booster at the time of travel must provide a verifiable and negative Covid-19 test result, taken within 72 hours prior to the start of the tour (taking time zones into consideration) for all tours departing until December 31, 2022. While highly recommended, COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters are no longer required for guests traveling with us from January 1, 2023 onward. It is your client’s responsibly to comply with specific vaccine and/or booster requirements imposed by airlines and/or authorities in the destinations visited, as well as requirements for accessing restaurants and venues, which may be more restrictive than the above. No refunds will be given if they are unable to undertake some or all of their vacation due to failure to comply with these requirements.

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Enjoy the comfort of Insight’s luxury, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom. Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).

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Bath: Explore the well-preserved Roman Baths with your Travel Director. Once used for public bathing, they are now open for visitors to explore their grounds and onsite museum. Cardiff: Learn more about Wales’ capital and cultural hub, Cardiff, as you enjoy an orientation of this vibrant city with your Travel Director. Cardiff: In Cardiff, visit the medieval Cardiff Castle. Glastonbury: See the historic Glastonbury Abbey. Founded in the 7th century, its ruins are now registered as a Grade I listed building. Exmoor: Visit Exmoor National Park in Somerset, a protected Area of Outstanding Beauty. Bideford: Famous for filming locations, visit a destination that captured the hearts of the directors of the 2018 movie, “Guernsey.” Plymouth: 2020 marks the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower’s pioneering voyage. Learn more about its history and see the steps where the Pilgrim Fathers first set sail in 1620. Looe: Journey to the quaint coastal town of Looe. A holiday hotspot in the Victorian era, explore its comely stores and winding streets at leisure. Mapperton: Head to Mapperton House, owned by Lord and Lady Sandwich. The location was used to film “Far from Madding Crowd,” an adaptation from the Thomas Hardy novel, starring Care Mulligan Somerset: Visit Montacute, a National Trust house and gardens. Its Long Gallery is the longest in Britain, and it is here that through the house’s partnership with the National Portrait Gallery, it displays a range of old oils and watercolours. Our highly-skilled Travel Director will ensure your journey is seamless, serving as your expert guide, consummate organiser, and friend overseas. Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert’s fascinating commentary. We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door. Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you’ll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels. From time to time, your Travel Director will enchant you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination. You may purchase transfers from/to London Heathrow and Gatwick airports on arrival and departure days, or when additional night accommodation has been booked through Insight Vacations. Alternatively, please make your own way from/to the airport.

Meals

Bath: After a day exploring the Roman town of Bath, indulge on a Sunday Roast at your Welcome Dinner. Brecon Beacons: Indulge on a hearty farm-to-table pub lunch, where a delicious seasonal menu with local ingredients will be available. Cardiff: Nourish your taste buds on a farm-to-table dinner. Dorchester: Experience Devonshire tea with Lady of the Manor, Caroline Huyshe, at her stately home, Sand House. You’ll enjoy a morning of tea, scones and sandwiches. Dorchester: Toast to your travels at a delicious Celebration Dinner at your hotel, Summer Lodge Country House Hotel and Spa. Dining Summary: 12 Breakfasts (B), 1 Morning Tea (MT), 1 Lunch with Wine (LW) and 4 Dinners with wine (DW), all with tea or coffee.

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Day 1 Day 1: Welcome To London
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Welcome To London

Welcome to London. After checking into your hotel, the afternoon is free.
Day 2 Day 2: Oxford, The Cotswolds And Bath.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Oxford, The Cotswolds And Bath.

From lush green rolling hills to old-world villages, this pretty country surprises and delights at every corner. You’ll be picked up from the trip hotel in London before making your way along the scenic Great West Way road to Oxford. A city built to be discovered, Oxford is a wholesome image of leather-bound books, libraries, storybook buildings and picnics. On your visit, you have a choice between punting along the River Thames with an instructor or visiting one of its famous colleges. Continue your journey on to the Cotswolds. Just as charming as Oxford, this breathtaking area is about as quintessentially British as it gets. Honey-coloured stone houses line the winding streets of the area’s most beautiful towns and villages, while rapeseed fields decorate this colourful part of the UK in splashes of gold. See Bourton-on-the-Water and the pretty market town of Stow-on-the-Wold, before heading to the historic city of Bath, with its Roman and Georgian architecture. Head on an orientation of the city before checking in to your accommodation for the night, the luxury Apex Hotel. End your day in the most British of manners with a Sunday roast at your Welcome Dinner.(Dinner with Wine)
Day 3 Day 3: Bath Through The Years.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Bath Through The Years.

After a relaxed start to enjoy the amenities at your spa hotel, begin your exploration of Bath in a rejuvenated manner. Having attained UNESCO World Heritage status in 1987, this unique city is famous for its Georgian and Victorian architecture and of course its Roman-built baths. You’ll start your day by exploring the history of the latter. A well-preserved site, the Roman Baths were once used for public bathing and are now open for visitors to explore their grounds and onsite museum. Later, you have the option to learn more about the life of esteemed author Jane Austen. Famous for titles such as “Pride and Prejudice,” “Emma” and “Persuasion,” Austen’s work looks at Britain’s economic and social standing in the 18th century and the role this played on women. Or, if you’d prefer, spend the rest of the day at your leisure and walk the charming cobbled streets of this quaint city, perhaps venturing into some of its independent shops.(Breakfast)
Day 4 Day 4: Brecon’S Beacon National Park.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Brecon’S Beacon National Park.

After a relaxed start you’ll move cities, and countries, as you make your way to Cardiff, the capital of Wales. Along the way you’ll visit the Brecon Beacons. A mountain range in South Wales, it is little surprise this striking location is a chosen destination for so many hikers and nature enthusiasts. Its old red sandstone cliffs hold a variety of plant life, including roseroot, green spleenwort and rue-leaved saxifrages, while its range of fauna includes otters, herons, kingfishers and the soaring red kite, which is the national bird of Wales. Explore Brecon Beacons with Insight Choice. Enjoy a gentle hike with a ranger to search for these creatures for yourself or learn more about them with a naturalist guide over a lecture. After a morning in the great outdoors, rectify your lethargic bliss with a hearty Farm-to-Table pub lunch, where a delicious seasonal menu with local ingredients will be available. In the afternoon, you’ll arrive in Cardiff, Wales’ cultural hub. Enjoy an orientation of this cultural hub, and enjoy the comfort of your centrally located accommodation, the Clayton Hotel.(Breakfast / Lunch with Wine)
Day 5 Day 5: Cardiff.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Cardiff.

Enjoy a relaxed start this morning. Join your Travel Director for an orientation of this vibrant city, see Principality Stadium, house of Welsh Rugby, and Cardiff Castle. The rest of your day is at leisure.(Breakfast)
Day 6 Day 6: Exmoor National Park To Dartmoor.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Exmoor National Park To Dartmoor.

Start your day at Glastonbury Abbey, where you’ll explore its historic ruins. Founded in the 7th century, the monastery is now registered as a Grade I listed building. Later, you’ll move on to Exmoor National Park, a beautiful area of moorland in Somerset. A protected Area of Outstanding Beauty, this stunning park is a mass of verdant open land, livestock and flora. Continue your scenic drive to the historic port town of Bideford. A famous filming location, it captured the hearts of the directors of the 2018 movie, “Guernsey,” based in 1946. Your day ends at Bovey Castle, where you’ll stay for the next two nights. Nestled in the rolling valleys of Dartmoor National Park, this five-star accommodation stands within 275 acres of beautiful countryside and offers an 18-hole golf course, two lovely refurbished restaurants and delightful room options. Wake up to beautiful views across Bovey Castle’s woodland or pretty courtyard, and unwind in one of its uniquely designed, luxurious rooms – all exude a pleasant mix of warmth and elegance. Catch up with your fellow travellers tonight over a nourishing dinner at the hotel.(Breakfast / Dinner with Wine)
Day 7 Day 7: Exploring The Southwest.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Exploring The Southwest.

This morning, head to the port city of Plymouth in Devon. Famous for its cobbled streets, gin distilleries and of course the Mayflower, the English ship that transported the first English Puritans to the New World. See the steps where the Pilgrim Fathers first set sail in 1620. 2020 is particularly important, as it marks the Mayflower’s 400th anniversary. You have the option of taking a cruise around the harbour here. Your skipper will provide all the informative commentary as you enjoy panoramic views of Plymouth Hoe. Next, you’ll journey to the quaint coastal town of Looe. With its turquoise waters and sandy beach, on a sunny day you could easily pass this destination off as one in the south of France. A holiday hotspot in the Victorian era, explore Looe’s comely stores and winding streets at leisure before travelling back to Bovey Castle. In the evening you have the option of heading out for a gastro pub dinner with your Travel Director and a local storyteller.(Breakfast)
Day 8 Day 8: Legends And Glitz In Cornwall.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Legends And Glitz In Cornwall.

Begin your day in Tintagel, mentioned in the legendary tale of King Arthur. See the ruins of its 13th century castle. Locals say Arthur was born at the castle, as its foundations have revealed a much older fortress once lay beneath it. Move on to Port Isaac, a pretty fishing village on the Atlantic coast. It is the filming location of British television show Doc Martin, and more recently, Poldark. Be sure to have your camera ready as you enjoy an orientation around the village. Continue on to Padstow and perhaps try a traditional service of fish and chips for lunch? Though it has become more gentrified in the last few years, it has not lost its nautical ambiance. If anything, its gentrification has brought a glitzy gastronomic scene to this pretty port town. Tonight, you’ll reside at the traditional Hustyns Hotel and Spa. Nestled in the Cornish countryside, it holds a therapeutic spa, a wholesome brasserie and tranquil grounds.(Breakfast)
Day 9 Day 9: Pirates Of Penzance.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Pirates Of Penzance.

Begin your full day exploring Cornwall with a trip to Penzance. Famous for the comic opera, “The Pirates of Penzance”, true to the story, its shores just 100 years previous, in the late 18th century, had met real-life pirates. Explore this beautiful destination with your group before moving on to St Ives. Perhaps England’s equivalent of St Tropez, it has long been popular with artists, with galleries and studios lining its fanciful streets. It is also the preferred retreat for British celebrities Gordon Ramsay and Kate Winslet, who both have holiday homes close by. Your final discovery for the day is Land’s End. A world-famous landmark, you’ll explore Britain’s most southwestern point. From its wild cliffs you can see the Isles of Scilly. Beyond that is the Atlantic Ocean and North America.(Breakfast)
Day 10 Day 10: Country Houses In Dorchester.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Country Houses In Dorchester.

Your regal day of afternoon tea and stately homes begins with a visit to Sand House in Sidbury. A historic house, it has been in the family of Ladies of the Manor, Caroline and Diana Huyshe, for over 500 years. Explore this historic stone house with Caroline and learn more about the flora and fauna that make up its pretty gardens. Join Caroline for delicious freshly baked scones inside the property and hear all about her fascinating family history. Later, move on to your accommodation for the next two nights, the beautiful Summer Lodge Country House Hotel and Spa. This five-star boutique venue is a Red Carnation hotel, owned by the same family as Insight itself. You can expect the same quality of service, elegance and luxury always front of mind. Set within Evershot, which Thomas Hardy used as the inspiration for the fictitious “Evershed,” in his novel “Wessex,” the hotel lives up to its picturesque, storybook setting. With a croquet pitch, falconry, horse riding and shooting just a few of the activities it offers, you will have lots to keep you pleasantly busy.(Breakfast / Morning Tea / Dinner with Wine)
Day 11 Day 11: Galleries And Gardens Of Dorchester.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Galleries And Gardens Of Dorchester.

After a relaxed start, learn what goes in to being Lord or Lady of a grand house today, as you explore two of Britain’s finest, Mapperton House and Montacute House. Mapperton house is owned by Lord and Lady Sandwich, whose ancestor, John Montagu, the fourth Earl of Sandwich, is famous for inventing the convenience food itself. Learn more about the house, its history and yoga loving owner, Lady Julie Montagu, who has also built a yoga and health empire for herself. The location was also used to film “Far from Madding Crowd,” an adaptation from the Thomas Hardy novel, starring Carey Mulligan. The second part of your day will be spent exploring Elizabethan Montacute, a National Trust house and gardens. Its Long Gallery is the longest in Britain, and it is here that through the house’s partnership with the National Portrait Gallery, it displays a range of old oils and watercolours. The house has also been used as the backdrop for many films including “Sense and Sensibility,” and “Wolf Hall.” In the evening, toast to your travels with your fellow travellers at your hotel over a Celebration Dinner.(Breakfast / Dinner with Wine)
Day 12 Day 12: Depart Dorchester.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Depart Dorchester.

It’s time to say goodbye to Dorchester as you make your way to Stonehenge. A prehistoric monument found in Wiltshire, its ring of standing stones is believed to have been constructed between 3000 BC and 2000 BC. It was made a legally protected Scheduled Ancient Monument in 1882 and as one of Britain’s most iconic sites, it draws visitors in every year to find out more about its mystical formation. Later, head to Selborne to visit the Selbourne Pottery workshop famous for the pottery established by Robert Goldsmith in 1985. Meet Robert himself and learn more about how he makes these acclaimed ceramics over a demonstration. End your day back in London, where you’ll be transferred to the airport or to the trip hotel if you choose to extend your stay.(Breakfast)
Day 13 Day 13: Depart Dorchester
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Depart Dorchester

It’s time to say goodbye to Dorchester as you make your way to Stonehenge. A prehistoric monument found in Wiltshire, its ring of standing stones is believed to have been constructed between 3000 BC and 2000 BC. It was made a legally protected Scheduled Ancient Monument in 1882 and as one of Britain’s most iconic sites, it draws visitors in every year to find out more about its mystical formation. Later, head to Selborne to visit the Selbourne Pottery workshop famous for the pottery established by Robert Goldsmith in 1985. Meet Robert himself and learn more about how he makes these acclaimed ceramics over a demonstration. End your day back in London at the trip hotel.(Breakfast)
Day 14 Day 14: Homeward Bound
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: Homeward Bound

Your Journey comes to an end after breakfast.(Breakfast)

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Itinerary of your trip Country Roads Of Wales, Devon & Cornwall (Summer 2020, 14 Da

Day 1: Welcome To London

Day 2: Oxford, The Cotswolds And Bath.

Day 3: Bath Through The Years.

Day 4: Brecon’S Beacon National Park.

Day 5: Cardiff.

Day 6: Exmoor National Park To Dartmoor.

Day 7: Exploring The Southwest.

Day 8: Legends And Glitz In Cornwall.

Day 9: Pirates Of Penzance.

Day 10: Country Houses In Dorchester.

Day 11: Galleries And Gardens Of Dorchester.

Day 12: Depart Dorchester.

Day 13: Depart Dorchester

Day 14: Homeward Bound

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