Description
Relax this Christmas and let someone else take care of all the details. The 4* Delta by Marriott Cheltenham Chase Hotel sits right on the edge of the Cotswolds, just a short drive from the charms of Cheltenham and the rolling countryside of the beautiful Cotswolds - the perfect place for a Christmas getaway. With a full in-house programme of festive fun, entertainment, delicious food and plenty of seasonal activities as well as the opportunity to enjoy a scenic drive through the pretty Cotswolds with its honey-coloured villages, this really is a Christmas cracker!
Itinerary
Tour Highlights
- Hotel for 4 nights with breakfast & dinner- Porterage- Tea/coffee each afternoon- Drinks reception each day (pre-dinner or pre-lunch on 25th)- Traditional Christmas Day Lunch- Gala dinner on Boxing Day- Entertainment & quiz- Visit to Cheltenham- Cotwolds Scenic Drive - Stow-on-the-Wold & Moreton-in-Marsh- En-route stops in Burfold & Cirencester (time permitting)
4* Cotswolds Christmas at Cheltenham Chase
Day 1 - Join your holiday coach and head off to Cheltenham, dipping into the charming Cotswolds en-route. This scenic driver through one of England's most unspoilt regions will take you through picturesque Burford to see the medieval bridge, old stone houses and attractive Georgian and Tudor frontages. Arrive at your hotel this afternoon with tea, coffee and cakes served in the lounge. Meet your fellow festive travellers with a drinks reception in the lounge before dinner this evening. DBB\n\nDay 2 - Christmas Eve - Head into the centre of Cheltenham this morning for a bit of last minute Christmas shopping or to just enjoy the last-minute hustle and bustle, the twinkling lights and the magic of the season. Time at leisure explore the town's wonderful mix of the traditional and the new. As the most complete Regency town in Britain, Cheltenham is intimate and friendly, synonymous with heritage and architecture. Walk down the Promenade, one of the most beautiful in the country - a striking tree-lined avenue flaked by smart shops and cafes. Head back to the hotel this afternoon for tea, coffee and scones in the lounge before pre-dinner drinks. After dinner there will be a festive quiz in the bar with prizes up for grabs.\n\nDay 3 - Christmas Day - Merry Christmas! After a relaxed morning, enjoy a glass of festive cheer in the lounge before a traditional Christmas lunch is served. Watch the King's Speech this afternoon, 'Gues the Weight of the Christmas Cake' and enjoy a slice with a cuppa in Hunters Lounge. This evening's festive buffet is followed by live entertainment\n\nDay 4 - Boxing Day - Blow away the cobwebs this morning with a scenic Cotswolds drive to the pretty villages of Stow on the Wold, the highest of the Cotswold towns, located on the Roman Fosse Way. Onto Morton-in- Marsh with its broad High Street, lined with elegant 17th and 18th Century buildings. (NB Not all shops, tea rooms and cafes may be open). Mince pies this afternoon plus farewell drink in the bar before the Gala dinner followed by musical entertainment.\n\nDay 5 - After breakfast, it's time to head homeward with a final stop in Cirencester, the 'Capital of the Cotswolds' with ancient honey coloured stone buildings in picturesque narrow streets. With many happy memories head back to interchange and onward to your home towns.
Venue Information
Your Hotel
Delta by Marriott Cheltenham Chase\n\n4* Delta by Marriott Cheltenham Chase is a contemporary Gloucestershire retreat, set in 15 acres of private grounds on the edge of the picturesque Cotswolds Hills, approximately 5 miles from Cheltenham. There is an excellent spa with an indoor swimming pool, steam room and spa bath. The restaurant and bar are open plan with spacious areas offering impressive views over the grounds. There is a lift as well as ground-floor rooms and singles are double for sole use. Guest bedrooms are stylish with all mod cons including tea / coffee making facilities. If required, spa treatments should be booked in advance with the hotel direct.