Stratford & the Cotswolds Weekend Special

Join us as we soak up the peaceful ambience and charm of the Cotswolds, with their gently rolling hills scattered with honey-coloured stone towns and villages. We also discover Shakespeare's Stratford-upon-Avon on what promises to be a lovely weekend getaway.What's Included?
Includes- Return coach travel- 2 nights at a selected hotel in Coventry (JG2 rating) with dinner & breakfast- 2 for 1 bar (6pm-9pm) on selected drinks- Excursion to Cotswolds Villages (Bourton-on-the-Water, Stow-on-the-Wold & Broadway)- En-route visit to Stratford-upon-Avon

Itinerary
Included ExcursionCotswold Villages (Bourton-on-the-Water, Stow-on-the-Wold & Broadway) (full day)We explore three of the Cotswolds' most beautiful locations. Our tour stops first in Bourton-on-the-Water with its low, elegant 18th-century bridges and pretty riverbanks, where there is a range of quaint tea rooms and tempting cafés for us to enjoy. We continue to the beautiful market town of Stow-on-the-Wold, renowned for its traditional stone buildings and wonderful collection of artisan boutiques before moving on to Broadway, which boasts a wide main street of picture-perfect cottages, pubs and shops.En-Route VisitStratford-upon-Avon (half day)After checking out of our hotel we visit the beautiful town of Stratford-upon-Avon. Forever associated with William Shakespeare, fans of the world's most celebrated writer can see the house in which he was born, wander the riverside gardens or discover the town's venues including the Swan Theatre, home of the Royal Shakespeare Company.

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.


Stratford
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.Hotels
Selected HotelJG2 ratingWe'll stay at a selected hotel in Coventry such as the Britannia Hotel or Royal Court Hotel. 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.