Overview

A successful break in 2023, it gives us pleasure to return to the West Country - boasting some of our country’s prettiest scenery, with its wooded hillsides and gentle valleys interspersed by meandering rivers. Our tour is based on the edge of the beautiful Cotswolds, and includes two cruises, a visit to ‘Poldark’s Trenwith, time in historic Gloucester and a tour of the Wye Valley.

Your Accommodation:

The 3 star Gloucester Robinswood Hotel, Signature Collection by Best Western is an ideal location for exploring the Cotswolds and surrounding area. Hotel facilities include indoor swimming pool with sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi and hot tub. All the bedrooms are en suite and are tastefully decorated in relaxing, rich warm colours, and have television. Public rooms include a restaurant, relaxing lounge and Bar. As the hotel only has 3 floors there is no lift but ground floor rooms are available upon request.

Your Itinerary:

Departing our home area this morning we take a leisurely drive by way of the delightful Vale of Evesham and historic Tewksbury arriving at our hotel for a welcoming tea or coffee and biscuits with ample time to settle in before this evening’s dinner.

Leaving after a leisurely breakfast we drive to historic Stroud on the way to Cirencester, ‘capital of the Cotswolds’. We take a break here and you have chance to wander around the lovely town. From here we are on our way again, this time to Royal Tetbury, world-renowned for its unique Royal associations. This afternoon we visit Chavenage House, a stunning 16th century, Cotswold stone manor house with many Civil War associations, including the tapestry lined room stayed in by Cromwell in 1648. The house is currently featured as ‘Trenwith’ – the Poldark family manor from the popular TV series.

We spend the morning in Gloucester, with chance to look around the historic city centre and visit the magnificent Cathedral. This afternoon we head for the restored and very impressive Victorian Docks. Here we find the National Waterways Museum and we also enjoy a cruise on the Sharpness Canal. After the cruise enjoy a stroll around the Docks and visit the Merchant’s Quay shopping centre, with unique and unusual shops, cafes and bars..

Our visit today takes us along the shore road of the River Severn to the historic town of Chepstow for a short break before we meander north up the beautiful Wye Valley, passing the ruins of Tintern Abbey on the way. Lunch stop today is in delightful Monmouth and afterwards we enjoy a cruise on the River Wye at Symonds Yat, returning afterwards to the hotel.

After breakfast we leave and begin our homeward journey.

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