Sensational Somerset
Sensational Somerset
Book NowJoin us as we head to Weston-Super-Mare for our Sensational Somerset tour. Enjoy this great tour from our sea front hotel with entertainment included. Spend free time in our host town, an all-year round, coastal destination on the beautiful Somerset coast. There’s a great live music and comedy scene here, along with fantastic walks, a wonderful outdoor street art scene with hidden gems around every corner, including Banky’s Pinwheel, traditional pubs, tasty restaurants and independent shops and shopping opportunities. During wonderful excursions take us to the picturesque, compact city of Wells with its magnificent cathedral and moated Bishop’s Palace. Take a scenic journey through beautiful Somerset countryside to the foot of the Mendip Hills to visit historic Axbridge and Cheddar, with a visit to the Cheddar Gorge Cheese Company to watch the famous cheese being made. With a nostalgic trip down memory lane at Oakham Treasures this makes for a great tour with something to appeal to everyone. Don’t delay, book today.
Your Holiday Includes:
Door to door service
Porterage
Welcome Tea/Coffee on arrival
Dinner, bed, and breakfast
En-suite bedrooms
Minimum of 2 nights live entertainment
Admission to Oakham Treasures
Admission to the Cheddar Gorge Cheese Company
Entrance to RAF Cosford
Excursions
Executive coach travel throughout
Single room supplement – Nil – Limited availability
Itinerary
Monday
Depart Leyland at 09.30hrs for our journey to Weston-Super-Mare with a lunch stop in Worcester en-route, arrive at the hotel to welcome tea/coffee while your luggage is taken to your room.
Tuesday
Free morning to explore the resort and relax at the hotel, this afternoon following time for lunch join the coach at 13.00hrs for a visit to the award-winning attraction Oakham Treasures, one of the worlds largest privately owned Museums of retail and farming history in the UK. Enjoy a wonderful trip down memory lane.
Wednesday
Long Half Day - Today we visit the smallest city in England, the historic, compact city of Wells. Wells has a historic centre with magnificent cathedral and unique moated Bishop's Palace. Perhaps visit the wonderful array of independent shops positioned in and around the historic High Street, visit the market or relax in one of the cosy cafes and pubs or excellent restaurants, allowing time to explore and have lunch before heading back to the hotel mid-afternoon.
Thursday
Long Half Day - Today we take a scenic drive to the foot of the beautiful Mendip Hills with stops in Axbridge, marvel at the magnificent half-timbered buildings that lean towards each other across a narrow street leading to a medieval square in the centre of this historic, picturesque town. Continue our journey to Cheddar on the edge of the Somerset Levels, home of the Cheddar Gorge, visitors to the village have been astounded by the magnificent limestone gorge for centuries. The iconic landscape isn't the only reason that Cheddar made its appearance on the map, Cheddar Cheese is world famous, and the traditional method of cheese making is still used today at the Cheddar Gorge Cheese Company, matured in Cheddar's Gough's Cave. Join us as we view the cheese making area and watch this famous cheese being made with a chance to sample and purchase the only Cheddar made in Cheddar, Somerset
Friday
Check out of our hotel following breakfast for the return journey home with a lunch stop at RAF Cosford en-route.
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| Hotel | Smiths Hotel 20-24 Knightstone Rd Weston-Super-Mare BS23 2AW |
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| Hotel Star Rating | 3 Star |
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| Hotel Contact | 01934642159 |
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| About the hotel | Smiths is a family run hotel occupying a prime position of the seafront in Weston-Super-Mare on the Somerset coast and within walking distance to shops and restaurants, the Grand Pier is a 5-minute walk away. Guest bedrooms are comfortable, modern, and stylishly decorated rooms, well equipped with all the facilities you would expect from a quality hotel. There are great lounge and bar areas, a great socialising space to meet friends old and new and a wonderful place to relax following a busy day exploring. |
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| Hairdryer | Yes |
| Lift | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Toiletries | Yes |
| Safe/Safety Deposit Box | No |
| AC | No |
| Pool | No |
| Gym | No |
| Iron | No |
| 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 |
| Poplar 2000 | Lymm Moto- Poplar 2000 Services Coach Bay WA13 0SP |
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