Stratford & the Cotswolds Twixmas Special

Join us for a Twixmas escape to the heart of the beautiful Cotswolds and discover this picturesque region's rolling hills and miles of countryside, dotted with quaint villages of honey-coloured cottages. Our post-Christmas getaway takes us to the historic town of Stratford-upon-Avon and a special selection of Cotswold treasures such as Bourton-on-the-Water; it's the perfect way to see out the year.What's Included?
IncludesReturn coach travel2 nights at a selected hotel (JG2 or JG3 rating) with dinner & breakfast2 for 1 bar (6pm-9pm) on selected drinksExcursions to Stratford-upon-Avon, Bourton-on-the-Water, Stow-on-the-Wold & Broadway

Itinerary
Day 1After joining the coach, we head to the historic town of Stratford-upon-Avon, forever associated with William Shakespeare. Fans of The Bard can visit the house in which he was born, and there's a chance to wander the riverside gardens or discover the town's theatres including the Swan Theatre, home of the Royal Shakespeare Company.Day 2Today we explore three of the Cotswolds' most charming towns and villages. We start our tour in Bourton-on-the-Water, with its low, elegant 18th-century bridges, pretty riverbanks, and a range of quaint tea rooms and tempting cafés. Our journey continues to Stow-on-the-Wold, renowned for its traditional stone buildings and wonderful collection of artisanal boutiques, and then onto Broadway, which boasts a wide main street of picture-perfect cottages, pubs and quirky shops.Day 3After breakfast, we check out of the hotel and join the coach for our journey home.

Stratford upon Avon
Stratford-upon-Avon is a historic market town in Warwickshire situated on the banks of the River Avon and a popular tourist destination attracting over three million visitors a year. With its beautiful surroundings it's not hard to see why it's such a hit with coach trip visitors.
Best known for being the birthplace of the poet and playwright William Shakespeare and home to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford plays host to a rich programme of events and activities from festivals and music in the park to river racing and cruises.

The Cotswolds
One of the unspoilt regions of England, the lovely Cotswolds, an area of outstanding natural beauty, covers six English counties and draws coach trips visitors from all over the world.
Renowned for its rolling meadows, meandering river valleys, pretty woodland, gentle hillsides and of course it's sleepy ancient limestone villages and market towns, the area hasn't changed much for over 300 years.
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. Meals are buffet style.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.