Bournemouth & The Isle of Purbeck
Bournemouth & The Isle of Purbeck
Book NowJoin us as we head to Bournemouth on Dorsets beautiful coast. Spend free time exploring the popular coastal town located on an idyllic coastline, wander beautiful gardens or take a walk along the front to enjoy the breathtaking sea views across Bournemouth Bay. Journey into The New Forest with a visit to Exbury Gardens and Steam Railway, experience the unique riverside gardens as they transform into a shady sanctuary of tranquillity during summertime, with the Iris, Herbaceous, Sundial and Centenary Gardens coming into full bloom, view the gardens from a different perspective on the narrow-gauge steam railway. Explore romantic Highcliffe Castle, learn the fascinating story of how this once lavish home was destroyed, left to ruin, and brought back to glorious life. Take a boat trip along the pretty Dorset Heritage Coast to Swanage, where we sit back, and relax on a heritage steam train journey through magnificent Isle of Purbeck countryside.
Your Holiday Includes:
Door to door service
Porterage
Tea/Coffee on arrival
Dinner, bed and breakfast
En suite bedrooms
Admission to Exbury Gardens & Steam Railway,
Admission to Highcliffe Castle
Sea Cruise Poole Harbour to Swanage (single journey)
Train journey Swanage to Nordon (single journey)
Regular entertainment at the sister hotel next door
Excursions
Executive coach travel throughout
Nil single room supplement (limited availability)
Itinerary:
Monday
Depart Leyland at 09.00hrs for our journey to Bournemouth with a suitable lunch stop en-route. Arrive to a warm welcome with tea/coffee while your case is taken to your room.
Tuesday - Thursday
Today travel through the New Forest, to the lovely Exbury Gardens, built and developed over more than 100 years. With its unique riverside location, visitors will be enthralled by the spectacular collection of landscaped woodland, herbaceous and formal gardens. Not to be missed is a ride on the narrow-gauge steam railway. This afternoon is to the romantic Highcliffe Castle. Learn the fascinating story of how this once lavish home was destroyed, left to ruin, and brought back to life.
Spend today at leisure relaxing in the hotel and visiting the popular seaside town of Bournemouth. Take time to enjoy the 7 miles of splendid golden beaches or browse in the wide variety of shops in the town centre. For the more active, why not enjoy a pier to pier walk starting at Boscombe Pier and wandering along the promenade to Bournemouth Pier.
Travel to Poole Harbour this morning for a boat trip along the splendid Dorset Heritage Coast to the resort of Swanage. Spend time in the Victorian town before boarding the steam train for a nostalgic journey through 6 miles of magnificent Purbeck countryside to Norden to rejoin the coach.
Friday
Check out of our hotel following breakfast for the return journey home with a suitable lunch stop en-route.
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| SRS | Nil single room supplement (limited availability) | For Sole Use | YES |
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| Hotel | Cumberland Hotel 27 E Overcliff Drive, Boscombe, Bournemouth BH1 3AF |
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| Hotel Star Rating | 4 Star |
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| Hotel Contact | 01202 298350 |
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| About the hotel | Overlooking seven long miles of golden beaches with views towards the Isle of Wight and the Jurassic Coast. The Cumberland Hotel is a beautiful 4-star, iconic Art Deco hotel on Bournemouth seafront just a short walk from the town centre. Guest bedrooms are stylish, modern rooms with crisp white bedding, a wonderful place in which to relax following a busy day exploring. N.B. Guests can use facilities at the two neighbouring, sister hotels, including the Oceana Resorts Ocean Day Spa at the Ocean Beach Hotel (additional charges for treatments will apply). The Suncliff Hotel offers a heated indoor pool, sauna, mini gym and squash courts, combined the hotels offer 4 restaurants, 4 bars and an Illy coffee shop. |
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TV |
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| Hairdryer | Yes |
| Lift | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Toiletries | Yes |
| Safe/Safety Deposit Box | No |
| AC | No |
| Pool | Yes |
| Gym | Yes |
| Iron | Yes |
| Tea/Coffee | Yes |
| Porterage | Yes |
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Below is a list of coach joining points available on this tour. Please note, not all pick-ups are available on all departures.
Below is a list of coach joining points available on this tour. Please note, not all pick-ups are available on all departures.
| Name | Address |
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| Keele Services | Keele Services |
| Leyland Tesco Extra | Leyland Tesco Extra, Bus Lane |
| Lymm Moto-Services | Lymm Moto- Poplar 2000 Services Coach Bay WA13 0SP |
