From our base near Cheltenham, we are ideally placed to explore the Cotswolds to the east and the beautiful Wye Valley to the west. We feast our eyes on architectural gems, Tewkesbury Abbey, Sudeley Castle and Gloucester Cathedral, as well as the spectacular scenery of the Wye Valley.
The Abbey at Tewkesbury
Sudeley Castle
Gloucester Cathedral Cloisters
Gloucester Cathedral
Itinerary
PACKAGED ITINERARY
Day 1 Arrival
We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner.
Day 2 Ledbury & Tewkesbury Abbey
This morning we have free time to explore Ledbury, which is home to a number of unique timber-framed buildings. Among them, we can admire the striking Market House and the large Ledbury Park house. We can also visit Ledbury Heritage Centre, Butcher Row House Museum and the 16th Century Painted Room featuring Elizabethan wall paintings. We then have time for lunch in Tewkesbury, before heading to Tewkesbury Abbey. We enjoy a 45 minute guided tour of the stunning Abbey, marvelling at the fine medieval architecture.
Day 3 Sudeley Castle & Cotswolds
We start our day at Sudeley Castle. With royal connections entwined in its 1,000-year history, the Castle remains the only private castle in England to have a queen buried within its grounds – Catherine Parr, who lived and died here. In the afternoon, we take a scenic drive through the Cotswolds, driving through the delightful market town of Stow-on-the-Wold before returning to our hotel.
Day 4 Gloucester, Ross-on-Wye & Symonds Yat
We spend this morning at leisure in Gloucester exploring its attractions, such as the medieval Cathedral, which was used in most of the Harry Potter films as Hogwarts. Time permitting, we could also take a 45-minute sail around the quays and docks. In the afternoon we head for Ross-on-Wye, considered by some as the best market town in the UK. After our visit we could detour to the spectacular Symonds Yat, renowned for is natural river scenery and the magnificent view from Symonds Yat Rock.
Day 5 Departure
After breakfast, we make our way home.
Hotel
Holiday Inn Gloucester Cheltenham
Barnwood, Gloucestershire
The Holiday Inn Gloucester-Cheltenham is ideally located just off the M5, a short drive from both Gloucester and Cheltenham. The 125 air-conditioned bedrooms are bright and comfortable, equipped with TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. There is a bright, airy restaurant and a modern bar and lounge.
BarGround Floor RoomsLeisure FacilitiesParking On Site & Free of ChargeRestaurantTea & Coffee making facilities
Pricing
Inclusions
- Guided tour of Tewkesbury Abbey
- Entrance to Sudeley Castle
See quote for hotel inclusions
4 Nights Half Board
Twin from £368pp
Double for Sole Use Supplement from £119
