Description
Let the good times roll with a special Twixmas break to Bournemouth! Take a refreshing winter walk on the sandy beach, make the most of the fantastic bar offer at our hotel, explore historic Salisbury and soak up the peaceful ambience of the New Forest, famous for its charming villages and wild ponies.
Itinerary
What's Included?
IncludesReturn coach travel3 nights at a selected hotel in Bournemouth (JG2 or JG3 rating) with buffet-style dinner & breakfast2 for 1 bar (6pm-9pm) on selected drinksLight entertainment every eveningExcursions to the New Forest (Lymington & Lyndhurst) & Salisbury
Itinerary
Day 1After a morning pickup in your local area we travel to our hotel, arriving in time for dinner.Day 2Today we head to the idyllic New Forest, England's smallest National Park, with its stunning scenery and free roaming ponies. We visit the Forest's capital of Lyndhurst and the coastal town of Lymington with its cobbled streets and attractive quayside.Day 3Our second excursion takes us to pretty Salisbury. Set in a quintessentially English landscape, this stunning city has a rich heritage with hundreds of historic buildings, including the medieval cathedral which boasts the tallest spire in Britain. Explore the patchwork of streets with a picturesque jumble of architectural styles, ranging from medieval walls and half-timbered Tudor townhouses to Georgian mansions and Victorian villas. There's still time for a well-deserved rest at one of the many cosy tea rooms dotted along the side alleyways.Day 4After breakfast we check out of the hotel and head for home.
Bournemouth
With the only UK beach to be announced as one of the top ten beach destinations in Europe attracting visitors from all over the British Isles, the lively town of Bournemouth is a great destination for a coach tour.
With seven miles of lovely golden sands and inviting shimmering sea, this fantastic resort has much to offer.
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The New Forest
Enjoy the spectacular scenery of the New Forest, England's smallest National Park, the roaming heathland with its famous ponies and pretty villages with thatched cottages and quaint tearooms. We call at Lyndhurst known as 'the capital of the New Forest', the picturesque coastal town of Lymington and the charming village of Brockenhurst.
Venue Information
Hotel
Selected HotelJG2 or JG3 ratingWe'll stay at a well-appointed hotel (JG2 or JG3 rating). The comfortable rooms are en suite and other facilities include a bar and restaurant.Hotel accessibility informationYour hotel will be confirmed approximately 3 weeks before departure, therefore we cannot guarantee that the hotel will have a lift and/or ground floor rooms and may be unsuitable for those with limited mobility.Hotel RatingJG2 ratingHotels with a JG2 rating are a mixture of larger hotels and privately owned properties. Décor and furnishings may be simple but are clean and well maintained. All bedrooms have en-suite facilities, TV and may have tea/coffee making facilities. Food may be buffet style in some of the larger hotels. Services may be limited but efficient.JG3 ratingHotels with a JG3 rating tend to be a more formal style of hotel, often part of a hotel chain, or are very-welcoming family-owned properties. Generally, they offer a greater range of facilities and services, and bedrooms tend to be a little more spacious with additional features. Public areas are larger and include lounge seating, bar and restaurant with good quality food served either buffet style or waiter service.