Our four-night stay, half-board, at the Jephson Hotel in walking distance of Leamington Spa centre will begin by travelling on Monday 1st May.
We have a slightly revised itinerary for the week. With good weather we will have a Great time.
DAY 1 – Monday
Depart local areas and travel to your hotel in Leamington Spa with a 2.5hr stop in Banbury – time for lunch and a browse.
DAY 2 – Tuesday
Cotswold Towns and Villages –a scenic journey in the coach covering a tour of the region with a stop at Moreton in the Marsh on market day; then head to Bourton-on-the-Water for lunch and the afternoon. This way you have pretty journeys but more leisurely stops.
DAY 3 - Wednesday
Head to Broadway for a coffee break and time to browse the town before heading for the Gloucestershire/Warwickshire railway for a steam train from Broadway to Cheltenham 12.35. It is a one hour journey so you should arrive approximately 13.30 for lunch and free time to explore Cheltenham. It's known for Regency buildings, including the Pittville Pump Room, a remnant of Cheltenham’s past as a spa town.
Day 4 – Thursday
Depart from the hotel for a scenic cross-country ride to Stratford on Avon where you are booked onto a River Avon Cruise departing at 11 a.m. Time for lunch and an explore of this pretty town, on the river, enjoying the history of the town until you head home to your hotel.
Day 5 – Friday
After breakfast and loading the luggage on the coach, it would be nice to spend the morning in Leamington which is a lovely town with broad walkways, pretty gardens and unusual shops. Liaise with your driver regarding time of departure to head directly home with a comfort stop en route.
Meal times
Breakfast : from 0700 to 1000 hrs
Dinner: 1830 hrs