tgt 2021 brochure - tynedale group travel

Tynedale Group Travel

Holidays & Short Breaks

2021

www.tgtholidays.co.uk

Call our reservations team on 01434 3229442

Tour Programme 2021DEPARTURE TOUR DAYS PAGE

5 May Isle of Man, History & Heritage 5 Days 6

31 May Llandrindod Wells & Heart of Wales 5 Days 6

6 June Dolphins, Drams, Castles & Cairngorms 5 Days 7

13 June Barnstaple & Devon Delights 6 Days 7

20 June Antrim Coast & The Giants Causeway 5 Days 8

27 June Stratford and The Picturesque Cotswolds 5 Days 8

3 July Regal Scotland 'Castles & Drams' 5 Days 9

10 July Llandudno and Snowdonia 5 Days 9

28 July Sidmouth & Devon Coast 7 Days 10

8 August Cheshire Luxury Break 3 Days 10

11 August Cornish Delights 6 Days 11

23 August Norfolk Broads ‘Steam & Cruise’ 5 Days 11

28 August Downton Abbey & Hampshire Cream Tea 4 Days 12

12 September Ireland, Bantry Bay & Garnish Island 7 Days 12

23 September Cheddar Gorge, Bath & Wells 5 Days 13

30 September Gloucester - Waterways, Railways & Cream Teas 5 Days 13

26 October Pitlochry, The Enchanted Forest & Autumn Tints 5 Days 14

11 November All Inclusive Scottish Winter Wonderland 5 Days 14

17 November Festive Chatsworth & Christmas Markets 3 Days 15

21 November All Inclusive Turkey & Tinsel Inverness 5 Days 15

28 November Thursford Christmas Spectacular 3 Days 16

15 December Holly & Mistletoe Festive Break in Llandudno 5 Days 16

A TGT Gift Voucher is the perfect present

and can be used as full or part payment for any of our holidays.

They are a great way to mark Birthdays, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Anniversaries, Christmas etc. or just as a special thank you.

Please call 01434 322944 to place your order (min £20).

The above package tours are organised by TGT Holidays Ltd. Registered address;

Townfoot Garage, Haltwhistle, Northumberland, NE49 0ND. Tel 01434 322944

Email: [email protected]

The combination of travel services offered to you is a package within the meaning of the Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018.

Therefore, you will benefit from all rights applying to packages; Tynedale Group Travel will be fully responsible for the proper performance of the package as a whole.

Additionally, as required by law, Tynedale Group Travel have protection in place to refund your payments and, where transport is included in the package, to ensure your repatriation in the event that they become insolvent. Tynedale Group Travel are members of the Bonded Coach Holiday Group of the Confederation of Passenger Transport UK Ltd. This is a government approved consumer protection scheme. This ensures that in relation to the coach package holidays described in this brochure (or website) that the clients’ monies are protected by a Bond which may be called upon in the unlikely event of the members Insolvency. Clients are recommended to inspect the current membership certificate at our registered office or alternatively go to www.bch-uk.org or telephone 0207 240 3131 to confirm current membership.

Your attention is also drawn to the Bonded Coach Holiday Group Trading Charter that will apply to these coach package holidays.

Details of the Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018 can be found at www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2018/9780111168479/contents Membership

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We send you good wishes for health and happiness following an unprecedented year and hope that you, like us, are looking

forward to 2021 with renewed enthusiasm for whatever form the ‘new normal’ will take..

As a family-owned business, we have been offering UK and European coaching holidays for over 30 years but due to uncertainty

surrounding travel restrictions across Europe, in the short term we have decided to concentrate on holidays throughout the UK and Ireland

for 2021. Our new brochure therefore contains a programme of exciting home-grown destinations and itineraries which include some

new short breaks and holidays as well as some much-loved destinations and themed breaks. As always, our itineraries offer wonderful

inclusions and excursions to add value to your holiday. From gardens, castles and museums to train journeys, boat rides and beaches we

believe that there is something for everyone within this brochure and we hope you enjoy browsing.

Book with confidence

For your Financial Protection we continue to be members of the Bonded Coach Holidays Scheme run by The Confederation of Passenger

Transport UK, the national trade association for coach operators. This means that your payments to us have full financial protection to

give you complete peace of mind and further details are on page 2 of this brochure. Additionally, whether you’ve paid in full or just the

deposit, if Tynedale Group Travel has to cancel your holiday for any reason you will receive a full refund. We are also pleased to confirm

that our optional travel insurance now provides Covid-19 cancellation cover as standard – please see page 21 for further details.

We hope you will take the opportunity to join us as we explore some fabulous destinations throughout 2021.

We look forward to your company

Andy & Cath Sinclair

Directors

Welcome to our 2021 Brochure

Booking Your 2021 Holiday

TGT Credit Notes; As a heartfelt thank you to clients who supported us by accepting credit notes for cancelled tours in 2020 we will operate an exclusive early reservations booking period from 09.00am Monday 4th January. Please call with your credit notes to hand to book any holiday prior to them going on general sale.

Holidays will then go on general sale at 9am on Monday 18th January 2021 via our dedicated reservations hotline.

We expect our lines to be busy so we would be grateful for your patience.

We will process postal bookings from 9:00am on Tuesday 19th January 2021.

During Covid Restrictions the office will be closed to visitors but will remain open for telephone and postal bookings.

Bookings hotline 01434 322944

Lines open 09.00am to 4.00pm Monday to Friday


Seating Plan

• Extra-long in length offering extra leg room and interior space.

• Reclining leather executive seats with 3 point seat belts and USB charging points

• Washroom / toilet facilities

• Servery area for hot drinks / oven / and fridges

• Fully air-conditioned

• Tri-axle coach for additional stability and safety

• Most up to date safety systems offering the safest vehicles on UK roads

• Euro 6 engines offering the cleanest and lowest emissions available.

• Onboard wifi availability

Our Irizar i8 VIP Tour Coach

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SERVERY

• Professional, efficient and friendly staff who will provide a personal attentive service from your initial enquiry to the moment you return home.

• Door to Door Collection Service from certain areas. This allows the tour coach departure points to be kept to an absolute minimum to reduce waiting time as passengers join and leave the tour.

• Travel in style and comfort on one of the North East’s most modern and luxurious fleet of coaches with hot and cold drinks and bathroom facilities on-board.

• Our drivers are selected for their skill,

knowledge and personality and will look after you with care, attention and humour throughout your holiday.

• Carefully chosen, well located, comfortable hotels with private facilities.

• Excursion programme with many entrances and admissions included at no extra cost. Visits to places of interest, attractions, train rides and boat trips etc can be costly but are included to enhance your holiday and give extra value for money.

• The very best value for money. We don’t aim to be the cheapest but we provide superb value for money

along with individual attention that can only come from a small independent family run business.

• Full financial protection for total peace of mind. We are a fully bonded operator.

• Carefully planned itineraries and routes so that even the outbound and return journeys are part of the holiday experience with scenic drives and breaks in towns and cities off the motorways where possible.

• The size of the tour party for any holiday in the brochure will not exceed 50 and the minimum number of persons required for a holiday to take place is 25.

We would like to thank our regular travellers and friends for their continued support and, along with first time customers we look forward to the pleasure of your company on a TGT Holiday soon.

Our commitment to you... As a family owned company we are able to offer that little bit extra and promise to do everything we can to make your holiday a memorable experience.


Door to Door Service

If you live within the areas shown on the map and your holiday is of 4 days or more we offer a free Door to Door Minivan Service.

For holidays of 3 days or less a charge is payable. Prices are dependent on location and start at £15 per person.

One of our dedicated feeder vehicles will collect you and your luggage from your home and take you to join your tour coach. At the end of your holiday we will return you to your home.

If you live outside the areas shown on the map we can still arrange to collect you and your luggage. We often use independent taxi companies for this service and can offer specially subsidised rates as follows:

£15.00 per person return locations include: • Little Corby • Matfen • Slaley

£20.00 per person return locations include: • Gosforth • Jesmond • Blaydon • Lowfell • Newcastle • Wetheral • Carlisle • Chester le Street • Darlington • Durham • Rowlands Gill • Washington • Bellingham

£25.00 per person return locations include: • Blyth • Bishop Auckland • Barnard Castle • Consett • Cramlington • Morpeth • Newton Aycliffe • North Shields • Otterburn • Tynemouth • Whitley Bay

Please enquire for other locations.

Door to door collection must be requested at the time of booking and is ONLY available from your own home address. Requests for collection from any other address (including that of other members of your party) will incur a charge.

Joining our Holidays We offer a number of options to make joining your tour coach easy, convenient and hassle free.

You can join the tour coach free of charge at;

• TGT Office, Haltwhistle. Free parking is available in our secure compound (at your own risk) • Haydon Bridge Community Centre • Hexham Wentworth • Angel Inn Corbridge • Denton Burn (A69) • Washington Services • Durham Services* • Scotch Corner Services*

* Except for holidays to Scotland, Ireland and Cumbria

One suitcase per person to be no more than 70 cm high x 45 cm wide and weigh no more than 23kgs

For tours where a ferry or one night stay is included on the outbound and return journeys, suitcases could remain on the coach overnight so we may ask that each

passenger also carries their overnight essentials in one small bag or holdall.

Passengers using our door to door service are advised that luggage exceeding these allowances may not fit into our feeder vehicles so may be refused.

This also applies to wheelchairs and other walking aids so please call the office to discuss arrangements. Increasingly where hotel porterage is included any suitcases deemed larger or heavier than stipulated above will remain the responsibility of the passenger to transfer to and from the coach.

Luggage and mobility aids

Maximum luggage allowance per person for all of our holidays


Itinerary

Monday We depart the Tyne Valley and travel to Wales with comfort stops en route before arriving at our hotel for 4 nights. Tuesday Full day tour as we explore the Brecon Beacons National Park. We visit the bustling market town of Brecon, with time to visit the medieval Cathedral or explore the narrow streets and passageways lined with beautiful Georgian shopfronts. We also board a canal boat for a cruise along the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal and lunch is included onboard. Wednesday We head through the Welsh countryside crossing into England to visit Ludlow, possibly one of Britain’s most attractive towns. The walled medieval town boasts historic Ludlow Castle and much more. After our lunch stop we drive to the Cathedral City of Hereford with free time to enjoy a stroll along the river or a wander around one of the many museums before returning to our hotel. Thursday Full day tour as we travel to the Ceredigion coast and the popular seaside resort of Aberystwyth. This Victorian resort has a lovely promenade and beaches as well as the famous funicular railway. In addition to free time in the resort we enjoy a trip on the Vale of Rheidol Railway to Devil’s Bridge, home to the famous waterfalls. During the journey our narrow-gauge steam locomotive climbs 700ft through some truly spectacular scenery. Friday After breakfast we leave Wales and make our journey home with comfort breaks en route.

Inclusions4 Four night stay at The Metropole

Hotel - dinner bed and breakfast.

4 Three course dinner with 5 choices per course and tea/coffee.

4 Excursions as listed

4 Porterage

4 Free use of leisure facilities

4 Executive travel throughout.

4 Door to door service from selected areas (see page 5)

4 This tour is operated by one member of staff with frequent comfort breaks

Not included• Travel Insurance at £42 per person

(incl. IPT)

• Single room supplement £Nil

Isle of Man, History and Heritage The fascinating Isle of Man has over 200 miles of beautiful unspoilt countryside and coastline, with pretty coves and superb beaches to complement its famous Manx hospitality.

Llandrindod Wells & Heart of Wales Mid Wales is bordered by two stunning National Parks, the Brecon Beacons and Snowdonia and is also home to glorious castles, gardens and railways – discover some of these delights from our base at the fantastic Metropole Hotel.

EMPRESS HOTEL, DOUGLAS HHH Commanding a prime location on the Victorian Promenade and overlooking Douglas Bay, the Empress is a short walk from the heart of Douglas and offers a warm welcome. All rooms are en suite and have comfort and convenience in mind with flat screen TVs hairdryers and tea and coffee facilities.

(Please note: There are 18 steps into the hotel entrance, but wheelchair access is available via the ground floor restaurant. A small lift serves all floors but there are small additional steps along some corridors)

THE METROPOLE HOTEL & SPA HHHH This elegant and historic hotel is located in the centre of the Victorian town of Llandrindod Wells and was originally the largest hotel in Wales. Still privately owned by the great, great grandson of the original Victorian owner, the Metropole is still the highest AA rated hotel in Mid Wales and offers 109 traditionally styled bedrooms with tea/coffee facilities. There is a modern cosy bar, comfortable lounge and spacious restaurant with conservatory offering beautiful views of the surrounding countryside. Leisure facilities include an indoor swimming pool, spa bath, steam room and gym. The hotel has a lift. Itinerary

Wednesday We leave our local area and travel to the Port of Heysham to join the Isle of Man Steam Packet sailing to Douglas. We arrive in Douglas late afternoon for the short transfer to the Empress Hotel and there will be free time before dinner. During the next 3 days we included the following wonderful excursions. The highlights include: • A full day excursion to the south of the island

including Port Erin, Castletown and Cregneish National Folk Museum. This working village demonstrates the crofter’s way of life on the island in the 19th and early 20th centuries.

• A full day including a visit to the famous Lady Isabella ‘Laxey’ Wheel. This impressive piece of Victorian engineering is the world’s largest working waterwheel. This visit includes the Mine Ruins Trail where visitors can learn more about the lives of the Laxey miners. We will also ride to the summit of Snaefell on the Mountain Railway where, on a clear day, you can enjoy the wonderful views over Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

• A half day excursion to Peel returning to allow an afternoon at leisure in Douglas.

Sunday Today we leave the Island as we join the morning sailing back to Heysham. Upon arrival we continue the journey home with comfort break en route arriving late afternoon.

Inclusions4 Four night stay at Empress Hotel

Douglas - dinner bed and full Manx breakfast.


4 Return Ferry crossings

4 Porterage

4 Excursions as listed including Laxey Wheel and Snaefell Railway.

4 Return executive coach travel throughout

4 Door to Door Service from selected areas (see page 5)



(incl. IPT)

• Single room supplement £42

WEDNESDAY 5TH MAY 2021 MONDAY 31ST MAY 2021

5 DAYS

£525 per person

5 DAYS

£499 per person


Itinerary

Sunday After an early departure we head south with comfort breaks en route. Upon arrival at our hotel there will time to settle in before dinner. During our stay we have included the following excursions: • Half day tour to RHS Rosemoor where formal and informal planting blend to great effect.

Explore the stream, rock gully, hot garden, cottage garden and stone garden. • Full day exploring the Devon coast including Clovelly, a village clinging to a 400ft cliff,

steeped in maritime history and closed to mechanical vehicles since 1920s. The steep cobbled street winds past pretty flower strewn cottages and shops to the harbour. Admission to the Visitor Centre is included as well as Land Rover transfers to the harbour and 14th century quay. (please note – very steep walking).

• Full day tour as we visits the Regency house and gardens of Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum which houses vehicles ranging from ornate, silver plated coaches to humble servants carts. We will also visit the twin villages of Lynton & Lynmouth with free time to explore the narrow streets and the opportunity to take the Cliff Railway, the unique Victorian water powered funicular, from Lynmouth to Lynton perched 500 feet above. (disabled access is limited).

• Free day to enjoy Barnstaple. Explore the many fine buildings and attractive narrow streets and alleys. Visit the Norman mound where remnants of the original Norman castle wall can still be seen and the traditional Panier Market where each day is themed.

Friday This morning we say goodbye to our hosts and return home with comfort breaks en route arriving home early evening.

Inclusions4 Five night stay at The Park Hotel

Barnstaple– dinner, bed and breakfast

4 Three course dinner with tea/coffee

4 Executive coach travel throughout

4 Porterage

4 Excursions as listed including RHS Rosemoor, Arlington Court & Clovelly




(incl. IPT)


Dolphins, Drams, Castles & Cairngorms The Scottish Highlands offer so many touring possibilities, with nostalgic railways, amazing wildlife, spectacular Cairngorm Mountain scenery, impressive castles, and award-winning distilleries on the doorstep and our new tour features all the aforementioned!

Barnstaple & Devon Delights North Devon has one of Britain’s most stunning coastlines, offering golden sandy beaches, dramatic coastlines, iconic seaside views, rugged moors and verdant valleys. Enjoy all this with a Devon Cream Tea and you will have found pure heaven. Our base, Barnstaple, is a thriving market town with a traditional Pannier Market and Exmoor National Park on its doorstep.

GRANT ARMS HOTEL HHH Situated in the heart of Grantown-on-Spey, this gem of a hotel offers modern comforts whilst retaining its traditional character. In 1860, Queen Victoria and Prince Albert stayed here. All bedrooms are comfortable with spacious bathrooms and tea/coffee facilities. The large, traditional restaurant is in a beautiful, high-ceilinged room which overlooks the high street, and the bar and lounge areas are cosy and relaxing.

THE PARK HOTEL BARNSTAPLE HHHH Our top-rated hotel 2019 With its glamorous new look and cosmopolitan feel this hotel is located in a leafy park side setting, away from the hustle and bustle but just a 10-minute riverside stroll to the town centre. The hotel has a lift, and the ensuite bedrooms have tea/coffee facilities, safe, hair dryer, Smart TVs and WiFi.

Itinerary

Sunday Today we head north and expect to arrive in Grantown-on-Spey during the afternoon. There will be time to settle into our beautiful hotel before dinner. Monday Today we visit Ballindalloch Castle. This sumptuous retreat is a joy to explore along with its beautifully maintained walled and rock gardens. In the afternoon we visit Glenfiddich Distillery for an explorer tour and 3 dram tastings. Tuesday Today we enjoy a visit to the Highland Folk Museum and enjoy a 10 mile journey on the Strathspey Steam Railway taking in glorious views of heather-clad moors, Caledonian Forest and the River Spey before we reach Broomhill. We enjoy free time for lunch in Aviemore before continuing into the stunning scenery of the Cairngorms National Park. Wednesday This morning we travel to Inverness Marina to board the Dolphin Spirit for a 75-minute pleasure cruise. If we’re in luck we may see otters, seals, red kites, ospreys, herons and the resident bottlenose dolphins. We spend the afternoon in Inverness with free time to explore its many attractions. Thursday After a leisurely breakfast we begin our journey home with comfort breaks en route.

Inclusions4 Four night stay at Grant Arms

Hotel - dinner, bed and breakfast

4 Three course dinner with 3 choices per course with tea/coffee

4 Porterage


4 Excursions as listed including, Dolphin Cruise and Strathspey Steam Railway




(incl. IPT)


SUNDAY 6TH JUNE 2021


5 DAYS

£499 per person

6 DAYS

£589 per person


Itinerary

Sunday After departing the Tyne Valley we make our way south with comfort break before arriving early afternoon in Warwick. There will be free time to enjoy lunch, visit the castle or browse the many antique shops before we continue the short distance to Stratford with free time to relax before dinner. Monday After a leisurely breakfast we begin our day with a relaxing walk onto Stratford riverside (approx. 15 mins walk) to join our riverboat and enjoy a 45 minute cruise on the River Avon with an engaging guide who will bring Shakespeare’s Stratford to life. This afternoon is free to explore the town of Stratford. Tuesday We spend a day in the picturesque Cotswolds, a delightful landscape of rolling hills and lovely honey-stoned villages. We visit Bourton-on-the-Water, also known as the ‘Venice of the Cotswolds’ with its bridges crossing the River Windrush. We continue through the delightful market town of Stow-on-the-Wold, then visit Moreton in Marsh, the principal town in the northern Cotswolds with its vast market square, ancient cross and town stocks. Wednesday This morning we make our way to stately Sudeley Castle, a must-see on any visit to The Cotswolds, the castle has played an important role in England’s history, boasting royal connections that stretch back over 1,000 years. During our visit we are joined by an expert guide for a 35 minute talk (seated) on the history of the castle before free time to explore the castle rooms and its 10 gardens covering 15 acres. A light lunch of soup and sandwiches with tea or coffee is included. Later this afternoon we travel the short distance to visit Broadway before returning to our hotel. Thursday After breakfast we begin our journey home with comfort stops en route arriving home late afternoon.

Inclusions4 Four-night stay at Doubletree by

Hilton Stratford– dinner, bed and breakfast


4 Porterage

4 Use of leisure facilities


4 Excursions and inclusions as listed




(incl. IPT)

• Single room supplement £104 (double/twin for sole use)

Antrim Coast & The Giants Causeway Country Antrim is one of the jewels of Ireland with some of the most stunning coastlines you will find anywhere in Europe, with ruined castles and fortress’s along with pretty fishing villages and beautiful sandy beaches. A warm welcome and open fire is always waiting in a nearby bar and the craic is always good.

Stratford & The Picturesque Cotswolds Delightful Stratford-upon-Avon, the famous market town with more than 800 years of history is set in the beautiful rural Warwickshire countryside on the banks of the River Avon. Known the world over as the birthplace of the most celebrated playwright, William Shakespeare, Stratford-Upon-Avon is unsurprisingly one of Britain's most visited towns. Thanks to careful preservation the town still boasts numerous picturesque timbered buildings and streets that have not changed much since Shakespeare's day. ‘More than just a view’ perfectly describes the Cotswolds with its rolling hills and traditional stone villages. BALLYGALLY CASTLE HOTEL HHHH

Beautifully located on the Antrim Coast, this unique hotel dates back to 1625 and has its own resident ghost. It has 54 bedrooms and a lift to all floors. DOUBLETREE BY HILTON STRATFORD HHHH

This hotel is ideally located in the centre of Stratford and only a short walk to the main attractions. All bedrooms feature air conditioning, television, telephone, Wi-Fi, ironing facilities, mini fridge, safe, hairdryer plus tea/coffee making facilities. The hotel also features a restaurant and bar area plus a fitness room. There is a lift to all floors.

Itinerary

Sunday Today we travel to Cairnryan Port for the mid-afternoon sailing to Belfast taking comfort breaks en route. On arrival we continue our journey to Ballygally Castle Hotel for our four nights stay. Monday An exciting day as we take one of the finest marine drives in Europe. The Antrim Coast Road was built in the 1800's to provide employment for famine-stricken workers and passes spectacular scenery centred round the nine Glens of Antrim. We travel through Carnlough, Cushendall and the National Trust village of Cushendun to the mighty Giants Causeway (entrance included). Intense volcanic activity created this unique landscape of intricately shaped basalt columns but a more romantic legend is that the giant Finn MacCool laid a path across the sea to his lady-love in Scotland. A regular minibus shuttles visitor from the Visitor Centre to the shore. Tuesday After breakfast we travel to our first visit at Carrickfergus Castle (entrance included) one of Northern Ireland’s most striking monuments whether you approach it from land, sea, or air. Built by John de Courcy in 1177 it greets all visitors with its strength and menace and represents over 800 years of military might. After our visit we continue onto Belfast, a handsome city reflecting the wealth it enjoyed during the Industrial Revolution. We enjoy a guided tour of the city which will take in such sights as the Botanical Gardens, Queen’s University and the Waterfront Hall. After some free time in the city we return to our hotel. Wednesday Today’s excursion firstly takes us to the Queen’s official residence in Northern Ireland, Hillsborough Castle (entrance included) for a guided tour of this elegant mansion followed by morning tea. There will be free time to enjoy the stunning gardens and grounds or explore Hillsborough town with its Georgian architecture. After free time for lunch we travel into the Ards Peninsula where winding roads, small fields, and white cottages create a landscape in miniature. We continue south to Portaferry, a little fishing village at the tip of the peninsula to take the ferry across the lough to Strangford and return to our hotel. Thursday Following a leisurely breakfast we travel the short distance to Belfast port for the late morning sailing to Cairnryan. There will be the opportunity to enjoy lunch on board as we return to the Scottish mainland before we continue our journey home arriving early evening.

Inclusions4 Four nights stay at Ballygally

Castle Hotel – dinner bed and Irish breakfast

4 Three course dinner with 3 choices per course and tea/ coffee

4 Porterage





(incl. IPT)

• Single room supplement £120 (twin/double for sole use)


SUNDAY 27 JUNE 20215 DAYS

£589 per person

5 DAYS

£495 per person


Itinerary

Saturday After a relaxed departure we travel to North Wales with suitable comfort stops en route arriving in Llandudno to a welcoming cup of tea /coffee whilst our luggage is swiftly delivered to our rooms. Time to relax and explore our surroundings before dinner is served in the hotel restaurant. During our stay we have included the following excursions: • Full day as we first travel to Conwy, rich in history with much of the town still contained

within its medieval walls and its mighty castle towering over the town. Later we continue to Caernarfon where the castle of King John stands at the head of the town protecting the Menai Strait.

• Full day to the magnificent Snowdonia National Park with visits to Llanberis and Betws-y-Coed.

• Free day in the resort of Llandudno. Why not take the electric railway up the Great Orme or try the Vintage bus, have a stroll along the beach or just relax on the promenade.

Wednesday After breakfast we depart our hotel and travel homeward with a break for lunch. We expect to arrive home mid-afternoon.

Inclusions4 Four night stay at Tynedale Hotel

- dinner bed & breakfast

4 Porterage






(incl. IPT)


• Executive rooms and penthouses

£60 per person

Regal Scotland ‘Castles and Drams’ Explore Scotland’s great castles, lochs and gardens. Our tour includes a visit to The Royal Yacht Britannia, a lake cruise and a guided tour of Duntreath Castle and Grounds.

Llandudno and Snowdonia There is nothing like a trip to the seaside in summer and Llandudno is beautifully situated on a sweeping sandy bay with the mountains of Snowdonia towering in the background. Lying between the headlands of the Great and Little Orme, the town has retained its Victorian and Edwardian elegance and offers a wide flat promenade with the longest pier in North Wales and a bandstand where there is regular entertainment during the summer months

THE WINNOCK HOTEL HHH Set by the picturesque village green in the centre of Drymen on the east side of Loch Lomond. The Winnock has been modernised to provide all the amenities and comfort required by modern-day guests, whilst retaining all the 17th century character of the original inn and a warm and friendly welcome awaits. All bedrooms offer private bathrooms, TV, telephone, and tea/coffee making facilities.

THE TYNEDALE HOTEL HHH Year after year The Tynedale Hotel is our most popular hotel. This modern, bright seafront hotel is just 20 metres from the beach and a short walk from the high street and the town's well-preserved pier. The owners and their superb team make sure you have a fabulous stay and your holiday starts from the moment you arrive. Bedrooms are warm and stylish with modern classic fabrics, digital TV with radio channels, telephones, hairdryers, ironing facilities and a hot drinks tray. Most bedrooms are accessed by a lift.

Itinerary

Saturday After departing the Tyne Valley we make our way to Scotland with comfort breaks en route before arriving at our hotel with plenty of time to settle in before dinner. During our stay we have included three excursions: • Full day in Edinburgh, Scotland’s cosmopolitan capital, with a visit to the Royal Yacht

Britannia to discover what life was like on board the Queens floating royal residence. After free time for lunch we continue to the Royal Botanic Gardens where we have time to stroll through the remarkable landscapes of Asia, America and Africa thanks to the exotic planting in 70 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds.

• A wonderful day including a morning visit to Duntreath Castle and Gardens. This magical place has been the family home of the Edmonstone family since 1435 and during our visit an expert guide will escort us on a tour of the castle and stunning gardens. This afternoon we visit the Glengoyne Distillery, probably Scotland’s most beautiful distillery with its waterfall and hidden glen.

• Full day excursion as we make our way to Stirling Castle, magnificently set on high volcanic rock and one of the most important castles in Scotland. Discover the world and history of Scotland’s Renaissance Kings and Queens throughout the many exhibitions. This afternoon we travel into the Trossachs National Park to Loch Katrine to enjoy a cruise on The Lady of The Lake. A delicious afternoon cream tea will be served onboard as we sail the Loch.

Wednesday After breakfast we start the journey home with comfort breaks en route arriving back home late afternoon/early evening.

Inclusions4 Four night stay at The Winnock

Hotel – dinner, bed and full Scottish breakfast


4 Porterage






(incl. IPT)


SATURDAY 3RD JULY 2021 SATURDAY 10TH JULY 2021

5 DAYS

£499 per person

5 DAYS

£435 per person


Itinerary

Sunday After departing the Tyne Valley, we make our way to Cheshire. Our journey will take us into the picturesque Peak District National Park to the spa town of Buxton, with its stunning Pavilion Gardens and traditional high street shops. After free time for lunch we continue to Cheshire arriving at our hotel with free time to relax before dinner. Monday A wonderful day to the City of Chester including a 35 minute sightseeing cruise on the River Dee. There will be free time to explore the many attractions of Chester including the 1000-year-old Cathedral and Roman Amphitheatre or visit the unique shops in the 700-year-old Rows Galleries. Later today we return to our hotel for an included cream tea with time to enjoy the extensive grounds before dinner later this evening. Tuesday After a leisurely breakfast we depart and make our journey home breaking with free time for lunch in one of Yorkshire’s market towns.

Inclusions4 Two nights stay at Crewe Hall

Hotel, Crewe – dinner bed and breakfast


4 Porterage

4 Afternoon cream tea.

4 Free use of Leisure Facilities


4 Excursions as listed including Chester River Cruise.


(incl. IPT)


(all twin/double for sole use)

• Door to Door Service from selected

areas (see page 5)

Sidmouth & Devon Coast The lovely seaside town Sidmouth sits in the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty beneath majestic Triassic red cliffs and the hills of the glorious Sid Valley on the Jurassic Coast. It is surrounded by spectacular scenery and has beautiful gardens, leisurely walks‚ Regency history and clean beaches making it a perfect base for this tour. During our visit, the famous Sidmouth Folk Festival is due to run from 30th July offering lots of events in the town.

Cheshire Luxury Break Treat yourself to a luxury short break in Cheshire where Crewe Hall is our specially selected hotel for this two night treat. As you approach from the long driveway you feel as though you are stepping back into a luxurious past that you cannot wait to embrace. Opulent wood panelling, quirky alcoves, beautiful, tiled floors, engraved railings, and open staircases await at this quintessentially English hotel. Our stay includes a river cruise and afternoon tea.

ROYAL YORK & FAULKNER HOTEL HHH This magnificent Regency building enjoys an unrivalled position on Sidmouth’s elegant Esplanade overlooking the sea and close to the picturesque town centre. Dating from 1810 the hotel has undergone extensive, though careful, refurbishment encompassing beautifully appointed public areas with excellent amenities. Run by the Hook family for more than seventy years, the hotel has a reputation for offering hospitality, service and comfort. The hotel has a lift but some rooms are approached by stairs.

CREWE HALL HOTEL HHHH From the tree lined driveway to the magnificent reception, Crewe Hall is a hugely impressive 17th century Grade I listed building. With high ceilings and wood panelled walls the amazing public areas are decorated from the Jacobean period. Modern architecture has been added offering all the facilities required of today’s luxury hotel. The hotel boasts extensive grounds and gardens and leisure facilities include a large indoor swimming pool & spa complex.

Itinerary

Wednesday After an early departure we travel south with comfort breaks en route arriving in Sidmouth during the late afternoon. There will be time to settle in and relax before dinner. Whilst in resort we have included the following excursions: • Full day excursion including visits to the towns of Dawlish and Teignmouth. • Full day excursion to the picturesque seaside town of Exmouth. During our visit we have

included a wonderful River Exe Cream Tea Cruise. Listen to the live commentary as you enjoy Devon scones smothered with strawberry jam and locally made clotted cream with tea and coffee.

• After a leisurely start we travel to Bicton Park House and Botanical Gardens. These magnificent Grade 1 listed gardens span nearly 300 years of horticultural history and the landscaped park combines historic glasshouses, a countryside museum, the Bicton Woodland Railway and much more. We return to resort mid-afternoon.

• Two free days at leisure in resort. Relax on the beach, discover Jacobs Ladder and Connaught Gardens or see what the town’s great range of shops has to offer. The resort was very fashionable in the 1800s and is home to hundreds of listed buildings and a liberal sprinkling of blue plaques can be found around the town. Enjoy the many events Sidmouth Folk Festival has to offer.

Tuesday: After breakfast we leave Sidmouth and return north with comfort breaks en route and expect to arrive home in the early evening.

Inclusions4 Six night stay at The Royal York

& Faulkner Hotel - dinner bed & breakfast.

4 Four course table d’hote dinner with tea/coffee each evening

4 Porterage


4 Excursions as listed including Bicton House & River Exe Cruise.




(incl. IPT)


WEDNESDAY 28 JULY 2021

SUNDAY 8TH AUGUST 2021

7 DAYS

£659 per person

3 DAYS

£259 per person


Itinerary

Monday After departing the Tyne Valley travel to Norwich with comfort stops en route before arriving at our hotel in time for dinner. Tuesday Excursion to the North Norfolk Heritage Coast to the wonderful Georgian market town of Holt, where we board ‘The Poppy Line’, for a heritage steam train ride with stunning views of the Norfolk countryside and coastline through to Sheringham, a traditional seaside town which grew up around an old fishing village. Later this afternoon we continue to the lovely coastal resort of Cromer, famous for its pier and tasty crabs. Wednesday Today we enjoy a visit to Sandringham Estate, the Norfolk retreat of HM Queen. Spend time in the stunning gardens and visitor centre and explore the house and museums where experienced guides will lead you through the Royal Collections. Thursday This morning we visit the picturesque Norfolk Broads. We travel to Horning where we board a Mississippi River Boat for a 90-minute cruise through the magnificent Norfolk Broads. This afternoon we spend time in Norwich, which is said to be the most complete medieval city in Britain with over 1,500 historic listed buildings, two cathedrals, an imposing Norman castle and famed as the home of Colman’s Mustard. Friday After breakfast we depart Norwich and start our journey home with comfort stops en route before arriving home early evening.

Inclusions4 Four nights stay at Dunston Hall

Hotel – dinner bed and breakfast


4 Porterage


4 Excursions and admissions as listed



(incl. IPT)


Cornish Delights The rugged coastline, sandy beaches and picture postcard fishing villages and towns make Cornwall a truly magical kingdom. Our base is Falmouth, steeped in maritime history, with sandy beaches and a busy waterfront.

Norfolk Broads ‘Steam & Cruise’ This tour combines the beauty of the famous Broads with the splendour of Sandringham and the delights of the Norfolk Coast. We are based at Dunston Hall close to Norwich with it's splendid castle and finely preserved Cathedral.

FALMOUTH HOTEL HHH Steeped in history and with striking Victorian architecture, this Grand Dame is Falmouth’s first ever hotel. Situated in 5 acres of beautiful gardens and overlooking Castle Beach, the hotel offers individual bedrooms, stunning views, an award-winning restaurant and spa/leisure facilities all combining to make the perfect coastal hideaway. A great place to relax, unwind and explore the vibrant town of Falmouth. Enjoy the view from the Castle Beach Lounge and Bar or retire to the terrace and take in the fresh sea air. The Spa includes treatment rooms, a heated indoor pool, spa bath, steam room and fully equipped gym.

DUNSTON HALL NORWICH HHHH This lovely country house hotel retains a traditional elegance and is set in 150 acres of beautiful, landscaped grounds. Each of the 169 bedrooms is stylish in design and the spacious public areas feature an elegant bar and restaurant. The hotel has a swimming pool and lift

Itinerary

Wednesday An early departure as we travel south with comfort breaks en route arriving in Falmouth during the late afternoon. There will be time to settle in and relax before dinner. Whilst in resort we have included 3 wonderful day excursions; exploring the stunning coastline and picturesque towns and harbours of Cornwall including St Ives, Padstow and Truro. A free day is also included in resort with an optional cruise. Monday After breakfast we leave Cornwall and return north with comfort breaks en route and expect to arrive home in the early evening.

Inclusions4 Five nights stay at Falmouth

Hotel – dinner bed and breakfast

4 Three course dinner with 3 choices per course and tea/ coffee.

4 Porterage






(incl. IPT)

• Single room supplement £160 (compact double/twin for sole use)

• Optional Cruise

WEDNESDAY 11TH AUGUST 2021

MONDAY 23RD AUGUST 2021

6 DAYS

£689 per person

5 DAYS

£525 per person


Itinerary

Sunday An early departure as we travel south and into Wales and along the North Wales coast, with spectacular mountain and coastal views, to Anglesey and onward to Holyhead to join the afternoon sailing to Dublin. On arrival we travel south to Clane, County Kildare for our overnight stay and dinner at Westgrove Hotel. Monday After a leisurely breakfast we continue our journey to the South West via Cahir and the picturesque fishing port of Kinsale, arriving at The Maritime Hotel during the late afternoon for our 4 night stay. During our stay in West Cork we include the following excursions: • A leisurely day following the shore of Bantry Bay

to Glengarriff to board Harbour Queen Ferries to Garnish Island, with free time to explore this Italianate garden flourishing in the Gulf Stream. Look out for the seal colony on the way. We return mid-afternoon to allow time at leisure in Bantry town.

• A full day tour to discover Ireland’s most southerly point, Mizen Head. The Cliff top path leads to the Signal Station with views to "Ireland's Teardrop” Fastnet Rock. Later today we visit Bantry House & Garden, a family home for the past 300 years. There will be free time to explore the house, stunning formal gardens or enjoy afternoon tea in the tearoom at leisure.

• A full day tour around the Beara Peninsula and the Wild Atlantic Way with visit to Castletown Berehaven.

Friday This morning we leave Cork and travel north to our overnight hotel in Carrickfergus where, after time to check in, we enjoy a final dinner and last night of Irish hospitality. Saturday A leisurely breakfast before we travel the short distance to Belfast Port for the late morning sailing to Cairnryan. Enjoy lunch on board (not included) as we cross to South West Scotland to continue to the Tyne Valley arriving early evening.

Inclusions4 Two nights at overnight hotels –

dinner bed and breakfast

4 Four nights stay at Maritime Hotel – dinner bed and breakfast

4 Porterage at all hotels

4 Three course dinner with tea/coffee at all hotels


4 Return ferry sailings

4 Excursions as listed including Garnish Island boat trip and Bantry House and Gardens


4 The tour is operated by one member of staff with frequent comfort breaks


(incl. IPT)

• Single room supplement £140 Double/twin for sole at Maritime

Hotel.

Downton Abbey & Hampshire Cream Teas Join us on a regal tour, fit for a Duke or Duchess! We visit Highclere Castle, instantly recognisable as Downton Abbey, to discover the upstairs/downstairs history of the Castle. We also visit Winchester, Oxford and Portsmouth and enjoy a sumptuous High Tea in the Spinnaker Tower. Could this be the highest afternoon tea on the south coast?

Ireland, Bantry Bay and Garnish Island The South West of Ireland is one of the Emerald Isle's most beautiful and scenic areas, and Bantry is a wondrous gem with lush tropical vegetation and breath-taking views as far as the eye can see.

CROWNE PLAZA BASINGSTOKE HHHH A modern hotel located in the heart of North Hampshire. All bedrooms are ensuite, contemporary and decorated in cool, calm tones with complimentary tea and coffee facilities.

THE MARITIME HOTEL HHHH This excellent hotel on Bantry's quayside offers stylish, contemporary accommodation. Relax in the traditional bar or cosy library lounge or enjoy the heated indoor swimming pool and fitness facilities. All bedrooms offer en-suite bathrooms, TV, tea/coffee tray, hairdryer, iron, safe and free Wi-Fi. The hotel has a lift to all floors.

Itinerary

Saturday This morning we make our way south with comfort breaks en route to arrive at our hotel with time to settle in before dinner. Sunday Today we enjoy our morning visit to Highclere Castle. The Castle has been used extensively in the filming of Downton Abbey and your visit will include entrance to the Castle, Grounds and Gardens. Visit the State Rooms and Library to see the desk and chair that Napoleon used during his time on St Helena. Explore the Egyptian Collection of items excavated by Lord Carnarvon and Howard Carter from the ancient tombs of Egypt and stroll through the gardens designed in the 18th century by the most famous of English landscape architects, Capability Brown. This afternoon we enjoy free time in Winchester. Monday Today we enjoy a morning at leisure in Portsmouth. Take the opportunity to visit the Historic Dockyard and its famous attractions, HMS Victory, HMS Warrior, HMS M.33 and The National Museum of the Royal Navy. Alternatively, enjoy a short ferry trip across the harbour to Gosport to visit more attractions, including the excellent Royal Submarine Museum. This afternoon we enjoy High Tea at the spectacular Spinnaker Tower on the historic waterfront. Take in the stunning views while we tuck into sandwiches, scones with jam and cream, and a mini patisserie selection. Tuesday After breakfast we visit the unique, historic university city of Oxford with its honey-gold buildings, dreaming spires and riverside setting. There will be free time for lunch before we head for home with comfort breaks en route. We expect to arrive back in the Tyne Valley during the early evening.

Inclusions4 Three-night stay at Crowne Plaza

Basingstoke

4 Three course dinner with 3 choices per course and tea/coffee


4 Porterage






(incl. IPT)

• Single room supplement £106.00

SATURDAY 28TH AUGUST 2021

SUNDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER 2021

4 DAYS

£399 per person

7 DAYS

£679 per person


Itinerary Thursday We depart the Tyne Valley and make our journey to Gloucester with comfort breaks en route. During our stay we have included some wonderful excursions: • Full day excursion following The Black and White Trail through some of the prettiest

villages in England. • Full day in Gloucester including a circular boat

trip on the Gloucester & Sharpness Canal with free time to explore the city and the Victorian Docks.

• Full day excursion to the Wye Valley. We enjoy a morning boat trip on the River Wye departing from Symonds Yat before enjoying free time in Monmouth for lunch. Later this afternoon we join the Forest of Dean Railway for a picturesque train ride with a cream tea included.

Monday After breakfast, we make our way back to the Tyne Valley with comfort breaks en route.

Inclusions4 Four night stay at Robinswood

Hotel - dinner bed and breakfast.

4 Three course dinner with 3 choices per course.

4 Excursions as listed.

4 Porterage.

4 Executive travel throughout.


4 This tour is operated by one member of staff with frequent comfort breaks.

** all excursions are weather dependant so may be subject to change


(incl. IPT)


• Double/twin for sole use £80

Cheddar Gorge, Bath & Wells Our base for this holiday is medieval Wells, England’s smallest city and it is from here that we experience the finest attractions in the area including Longleat Estate and the historic city of Bath.

Gloucester - Waterways, Railways and Cream Teas

SWAN HOTEL HHHH This historic, award-winning hotel could not be better placed or have a more dramatic view, located directly opposite Wells Cathedral. Parts of the hotel date back to 1422 and over the years has been sympathetically refurbished and extended to offer modern amenities in a beautiful setting. All bedrooms are furnished in an elegant, traditional style and there is a modern bar and restaurant with terrace offering wonderful views over Cathedral Green and Wells Cathedral. Owing to the historic nature of the building the hotel does not have a lift.

GLOUCESTER ROBINSWOOD HOTEL SIGNATURE COLLECTION BY BEST WESTERN HHHH Set on the fringes of the historic city the Robinswood Hotel is ideally placed for exploring a wealth of attractions and natural wonders. The hotel boasts a squash court, swimming pool, gym and challenging golf course. All 95 tastefully decorated contemporary bedrooms come with free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV, writing desk and tea and coffee-making facilities.

Itinerary

Thursday This morning we make our way south, with comfort breaks en route, to arrive at our hotel with time to settle in before dinner. Friday Today we pay a visit to the extraordinary and unique Longleat Estate, the first stately home to fully open its doors to the public back in 1949. After a tour of the fascinating house, we embark upon a safari and track down some of the park’s 1,000 animals - don’t forget to hide all your sandwiches! Saturday Free morning in Wells. Enjoy the weekly Farmers Market set in the historic marketplace, visit Wells Cathedral and the famous 14th Century astronomical clock, and view the picturesque Bishop’s Palace and Vicars’ Close. This afternoon we travel over the Mendip Hills to Cheddar Gorge, the largest in Britain. Set amongst dramatic cliffs rising to 450ft we explore one of the world-famous caves. (Admission included) Sunday Today we enjoy a free day in Bath. Take time to visit the remains of one of the finest spas of the ancient world, The Roman Baths. Explore stunning Bath Abbey or take afternoon tea in the elegant Pump Room Restaurant.The famous Royal Crescent, a magnificent sweep of 30 Georgian houses featured as a backdrop in countless films and TV dramas is a must see, and Bath offers a wonderful selection of shopping and restaurants. Monday After breakfast we start our journey home with breaks including some free time for lunch. We expect to arrive home late afternoon/early evening.

Inclusions4 Four night stay at The Swan

Hotel Wells – dinner, bed and breakfast


4 Welcome glass of Bucks Fizz before dinner on the first evening


4 Porterage

4 Excursions as listed including Longleat Estate and Cheddar Gorge




(incl. IPT)


(twin/double for sole use)

THURSDAY 23RD SEPTEMBER 2021

THURSDAY 30 SEPTEMBER 2021

5 DAYS

£515 per person

5 DAYS

£489 per person


Itinerary

Thursday Today we travel north with a break for lunch and expect to arrive to a warm Scottish welcome and drinks reception. Later we will enjoy our first dinner together. Friday (Christmas Eve) After breakfast we enjoy a wonderful scenic drive through the Trossachs National Park before visiting the town of Callander. We return to the hotel this afternoon for a delicious Afternoon Tea served in the conservatory with time to relax before dinner. Saturday (Christmas Day) After breakfast we take a scenic drive along the shores of Loch Lomond to Inveraray. We return to the hotel in time for our traditional Christmas Dinner with all the trimmings and a visit from Santa Claus who will be delivering presents. Sunday (Hogmanay) Today we have a full day excursion to the vibrant city of Edinburgh with plenty of free time for shopping in its many stores and Christmas Markets as well as its many museums and attractions. This evening we return to the hotel to enjoy our Hogmanay Scottish Dinner and famous Scottish Show. Monday After breakfast sadly we say goodbye to our hosts and travel into the city of Glasgow for a free morning with free time for lunch. Later we continue our journey and expect to arrive home during the late afternoon or early evening

Inclusions4 Four night stay at Winnock Hotel

with festive package.

Festive package at hotel includes;

4 4 nights full board, drinks reception, porterage, choice of menu, a glass of wine and tea/coffee with dinner.

4 Packed lunches and an Afternoon Tea.

4 Christmas Dinner, gift from Santa. Hogmanay dinner and show. Two evenings of live entertainment.

4 Complimentary bar (selected drinks) 7.30pm to 10.30pm (subject to Scottish Licencing daily limits)

4 Farewell Hot Toddy on departure.





** all excursions are weather dependant and festive package days may be subject to change**


(incl. IPT)


Pitlochry - Enchanted Forest & Autumn Tints Come with us to explore the beautiful Autumn colours of Perthshire with a visit to The Enchanted Forest and some of Scotland’s finest castles and lochs.

All Inclusive Scottish Winter Wonderland Join us on our wonderful winter break in the beautiful Trossachs. This fun filled ‘all-inclusive’ break, where Christmas comes early, offers fabulous Scottish hospitality including a complimentary bar each evening and a whole host of treats and trips plus a Cruise on Loch Katrine with mulled wine and carol singers.

FISHERS HOTEL PITLOCHRY HHH This popular hotel is located right in the centre of the beautiful Victorian town of Pitlochry. All bedrooms are spacious and are en-suite with tea/coffee making facilities, and the hotel has a lounge, restaurant, bar and lift.

THE WINNOCK HOTEL HHH A warm and friendly welcome awaits at this charming hotel set beside Drymen village green to the east of Loch Lomond. A sensitive refurbishment provides modern amenities and comfort whilst retaining the character of the original 18th century inn. The en suite bedrooms have TV, telephone and tea/coffee making facilities. The hotel does not have a lift.

Itinerary

Tuesday Today we head north with a comfort break en route before we arrive in the town of Pitlochry for a 3pm check in to our hotel. There will be free time to freshen up before we enjoy an early dinner (4.30pm). After dinner we hop aboard mini-buses to travel the short distance to Faskally Woods and The Enchanted Forest, Scotland’s premier sound and light show. This multi-award-winning event is set amidst stunning Autumn woodland where visitors will be treated to a series of dazzling and delightful choreographed sound and light shows as they follow the path around the forest. Wednesday After a leisurely breakfast we make our way to the magnificent Glamis Castle and Gardens, childhood home of the Queen Mother. With its stunning architecture, furnishings and long-standing history, the Castle is certainly a place to admire. Thursday A wonderful day excursion through Scotland’s famous Autumn colours. We travel via the Queens Viewpoint on Loch Tummel, Aberfeldy and Kenmore to Loch Tay in its stunning Autumn Glory before returning to Pitlochry. Friday This morning we travel the short distance to Blair Castle the ancestral home of the Duke of Athol for morning visit. Afterwards we visit the House of Bruar visitor and shopping attraction with free time for lunch. This afternoon we return to Pitlochry for free time before dinner. Saturday After a leisurely breakfast we begin our journey home with comfort breaks en route.

Inclusions4 Four night stay at Fishers Hotel,

Pitlochry – dinner, bed and full Scottish breakfast


4 Porterage

4 Executive coach travel.





(incl. IPT)


TUESDAY 26TH OCTOBER 2021

THURSDAY 11TH NOVEMBER 2021

5 DAYS

£479 per person

5 DAYS

£359 per person


Itinerary

Sunday (Christmas Eve) After a relaxed start we head over the border to Scotland, crossing the river Forth and into the Highlands arriving late afternoon. Refreshment stops will be made en route, and a mulled wine and mince pie reception will give us the chance to get to know each other before dinner. Monday (Christmas Day) A hearty breakfast before we set off to do a spot of Nessy hunting around Loch Ness, the largest expanse of fresh water in the Highlands and the source of many tales over the centuries. We take a scenic drive to Fort Augustus where we can see how the Caledonian Canal overcomes the differing land levels. We continue past Loch Mhor and Loch Ruthven as we return to our hotel for lunch. Bring your Christmas jumper to the bar this afternoon for a free drink and to enter the Christmas Jumper Competition. Tea and scones will be served during the afternoon and dinner this evening will be followed by entertainment. Tuesday (Hogmanay) Today packed lunches will be provided for our day out along the Moray Firth to visit Fort George one of the most outstanding fortifications in Europe built in the wake of the Battle of Culloden (1746) as a secure base for King George II’s army. Fort George took 22 years to complete, by which time the Jacobite threat had subsided, but it has served the British Army for the almost 250 years since. This evening it’s our fabulous Hogmanay Party. Wednesday (New Year’s Day) A free day in Inverness to enjoy its many attractions including several museums depicting life for the Highlanders through the ages. Lunch and afternoon tea will be served at the hotel. Thursday After breakfast we leave our hotel and travel homeward with suitable breaks en route.

Inclusions4 Four-night stay at Palace Hotel

with festive package.

4 Festive package at hotel includes, Mulled wine & mince pies reception,

4 Delicious 3-course meal each evening with at least 3 choices per course.

4 Free Bar from 7 pm -10pm,

4 Festive Entertainment, Christmas Day and evening party fun.

4 Hogmanay Party

4 Wine with dinner each evening,

4 Lunch/packed lunch each day, Afternoon tea & scones daily,

4 Complimentary tea and coffee any time.


4 Excursions as listed.



* all day trips are weather dependant so may be subject to change

Not includedTravel Insurance at £42 per person

(incl. IPT)

Single room supplement £96

Festive Chatsworth & Christmas Markets During the festive season Chatsworth undergoes a transformation as the lower floors are made all the more glorious with an array of fabulous decorations. The theme changes annually and is a closely guarded secret but is sure to be imaginative and impressively executed. There are events and activities to get everyone into the festive spirit, from magical nativity performances starring their own farm animals to floral workshops and wreath making demonstrations. Browse the gift shops and visit the Christmas Market where over 100 stalls offer gifts for the whole family. We also visit the delightful town of Bakewell with the opportunity to browse the shops to find that elusive present, or sample some delicious Bakewell Tart from the Original Pudding Shop.

All Inclusive Turkey & Tinsel Inverness Join us on our superb value all inclusive ‘Turkey & Tinsel’ break to Inverness and explore the breath-taking scenery of Loch Ness and the Highlands.

HELLABY HALL HOTEL HHHH A commanding 17th century building proudly combining period charm with modern convenience. Facilities include a leisure centre with heated swimming pool, spa and sauna. The tastefully decorated en suite bedrooms are located in the relatively modern extension with a lift accessing all floors. Bedrooms have TV, telephone, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities.

THE PALACE HOTEL & SPA HHH Nestling on the banks of the River Ness, opposite Inverness Castle and dating back to the 1890’s, the hotel presents period architecture with a contemporary style. An elegant reception and lounge and a superb Leisure Club & Spa with pool help to make this a firm favourite with our clients. The contemporary en suite bedrooms offer TV, radio, telephone, tea/coffee. There is a lift but it does not serve all floors.

Itinerary

Wednesday This morning we make our way south pausing in one of Yorkshire’s picturesque towns with free time for a stroll, lunch and a spot of shopping or sightseeing. Later we will continue to our hotel with time to relax before dinner. Thursday This morning we visit Bakewell where we have time to look around the town and enjoy a coffee break, perhaps with a delicious Bakewell Tart. Later we will make our way to Chatsworth House, the magnificent home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire. The house will be in full Christmas mode, beautifully decorated and with a programme of festive events and activities underway. With the Christmas Market, specialist shops, demonstrations, performances and workshops to explore you’ll have to remember to find time to stop for a mulled wine and mince pie! We will later return to the hotel for dinner. Friday After breakfast we begin our journey home calling at the City of York. Enjoy free time for lunch, explore the unique shops on its cobbled streets or browse the Christmas market. We depart mid-afternoon and arrive back in the Tyne Valley late afternoon.

Inclusions4 Two-night stay at Hellaby Hall

Hotel - dinner bed & breakfast.


4 Porterage.


4 Excursions as listed including Chatsworth House



(incl. IPT)


• Door to door service from selected

areas (see page 5)

WEDNESDAY 17TH NOVEMBER 2021

SUNDAY 21ST NOVEMBER 2021

3 DAYS

£239 per person

5 DAYS

£425 per person


Itinerary

Wednesday Today we travel over the border into Wales arriving on ‘Christmas Eve’ and whilst Santa’s little helpers take your luggage to your rooms you can enjoy afternoon tea and hot mince pies. Celebrations commence with an early evening sherry and canapés reception before ‘Party Night’ gets underway with a fantastic four course dinner complete with streamers, hats and party poppers, and continuing with entertainment and cabaret in the Café Bar. The evening is rounded off with a late-night buffet. Thursday Today is our ‘Christmas Day’ and following breakfast we will enjoy a half day excursion into Snowdonia National Park. We return to the hotel mid-afternoon to enjoy Afternoon Tea and Christmas Carols. Later we will enjoy Christmas Dinner, a visit from Santa and evening entertainment. A finger buffet at 11pm will end the day. Friday After a leisurely ‘Boxing Day’ breakfast we will take a trip to Caernarfon, before returning to the hotel mid-afternoon. Later the ‘Fire and Ice’ evening begins, and the Ice Bar and amazing tasting menu add a touch of theatre. The fun continues with cash bingo, entertainment and again a late-night finger buffet at 11pm. Saturday After breakfast today offers free time to enjoy the delights of Llandudno. An Afternoon Tea will be served in the hotel followed by a haggis rolling competition. We will launch the ‘New Year’ at 6.15 with a fabulous Celebration Dinner and an evening of entertainment which will include cash bingo and an optional fancy dress parade. The evening will end at 11pm with a rousing chorus of Auld Land Syne and finger buffet. Sunday Santa’s little helpers will return your luggage to the coach and after breakfast we commence our journey back to the North East with comfort breaks en route.

Inclusions4 Four night stay at Tynedale Hotel

- dinner bed & breakfast

4 Entertainment, lunches, buffets, and afternoon teas as listed

4 Porterage






(incl. IPT)


• Twin/double superior room

with sea view £60pp*

• Penthouse Suite – large room with

distant mountain views £60pp*

• based on 2 people sharing

Thursford Christmas Spectacular The famous Thursford Christmas Spectacular is set in the magical surroundings of mechanical organs and fairground carousels. A cast of 130 professional singers, dancers and musicians deliver an extravaganza of non-stop singing, dancing, music, humour and variety. This fast-moving celebration of the festive season features an eclectic mix of seasonal and year-round favourites, with much-loved chart toppers and traditional carols. This amazing show is now generally recognised as the largest of its kind in the country, if not Europe. Year after year the shows are a sell-out so don’t miss your chance to see the greatest Christmas show ever.

Holly & Mistletoe Festive Break in Llandudno Join us on this popular break where Christmas and New Year come a little early. Our destination for this wonderful, themed break this year is Llandudno with its sweeping sandy bay and mountainous backdrop. Lying between the headlands of the Great and Little Orme, the town has retained its Victorian and Edwardian elegance with a wide flat promenade, bandstand, and pier.

DUNSTON HALL NORWICH HHHH This lovely country house hotel retains a traditional elegance and is set in 150 acres of beautiful, landscaped grounds. Each of the 169 bedrooms is stylish in design and the spacious public areas feature an elegant bar and restaurant. The hotel has a swimming pool and lift

THE TYNEDALE HOTEL*** We are delighted to be returning to this award-winning seafront hotel which is always top rated by our holidaymakers. The owners and their superb team make sure you have a fabulous stay, and your holiday starts from the moment you arrive. Located just 20 metres from the beach with views over Llandudno Bay and a short walk to Llandudno’s fine shopping centre or elegant pier. Rooms are warm and stylish, and facilities include TV, Hairdryer and hot drink making facilities. Most floors are accessed by a lift but there are steps to some rooms.

Itinerary

Sunday After departing the Tyne Valley we make our way to Norfolk with comfort stops en route arriving in plenty of time to settle in before dinner. Monday Today we enjoy a morning excursion to the charming city of Norwich, one of the most complete medieval cities in the country with winding lanes lined with period buildings and an imposing Norman cathedral. Later we head to Thursford to take our seats for the highlight of this trip - the afternoon performance of ‘The Christmas Spectacular’. After the show we return to our hotel for dinner. Tuesday After breakfast we start the journey home with a break for lunch and comfort breaks en route. We expect to arrive home late afternoon/early evening.

Inclusions4 Two-night stay at Dunston Hall

Hotel - dinner bed & breakfast.


4 Top price deluxe tickets for the matinee performance of the Thursford Christmas Spectacular


4 Porterage


4 Excursions as listed including Thursford Christmas Spectacular



(incl. IPT)

• Single room supplement £51 (double/twin for sole use)

• Door to door service from selected

areas (see page 5)

SUNDAY 28TH NOVEMBER 2021

WEDNESDAY 15TH DECEMBER 2021

3 DAYS

£299 per person

5 DAYS

£395 per person

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INSURANCE DISCLAIMER – I/we have decided to make my/our own insurance arrangements for those whose names appear on this booking

form. We therefore agree to indemnity your company against any expenses that anyone in the party may incur as a result of having inadequate insurance

protection with effect from today.

For European Holidays; All travellers must have travel insurance and must provide a copy of all policy documents and passports no later than the

balance due date shown on the holiday contract.

SPECIAL REQUESTS: ie; Low floor room, dietary requirements or mobility issues (all will be shared with hotels etc but cannot be guaranteed)

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HOLIDAY INSURANCE

Wrightsure Client Holiday Travel Insurance is available for all passengers travelling on our holidays which is arranged by Wrightsure Services (Hampshire) Limited, underwritten by AWP P&C SA and is administered in the UK by Allianz Assistance. Allianz Assistance is a trading name of AWP Assistance UK Ltd. AWP P&C SA is duly authorised in France and the United Kingdom and subject to limited regulation by the Prudential Regulation Authority and the Financial Conduct Authority. AWP Assistance UK Ltd and Wrightsure Services (Hampshire) Ltd are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Wrightsure Services (Hampshire) Limited is permitted to advise on and arrange general insurance contracts. You can check these details online using the Financial Services Register (accessible from https://register.fca.org.uk) or by contacting the Financial Conduct Authority Consumer Helpline on 0800 1116768.

Should you wish to take out this travel insurance please include the appropriate premium when booking your holiday.

Demands and needs This insurance policy will suit the demands and needs of an individual or group (where applicable) who have no excluded medical condition(s), are travelling in countries included within the policy terms and who wish to insure themselves against unforeseen circumstances/events detailed in the cover section below. Subject to the terms, conditions and maximum specified sums insured. Important We will not provide you with advice about the suitability of this product for your individual needs but will be happy to provide you with factual information. We summarise below the details of the insurance cover provided which also includes 24-hour emergency service from Allianz Assistance. The following is a brief summary of the cover available. Full details of cover and exclusions will be forwarded with your confirmation of booking. In any event you may ask for a specimen copy of the policy wording before booking should you wish to examine this in advance.

Health declaration and health exclusions If you are only travelling within the UK, Channel Islands or Isle of Man during your journey, it is a condition of this policy that you can comply with the following: - 1) You are fit to travel and undertake your planned journey. 2) Following any claim investigation, your doctor confirms they would have agreed with or recommended

your travel plans when you took out this insurance, booked your journey or at the time you travelled (whichever is later).

3) You are not travelling with the purpose of having medical treatment or a consultation. 4) You are not awaiting the outcome of any medical tests or an appointment at a medical facility for any

medical investigations.

For travel outside of the UK You will not be covered for any claims arising as a direct or indirect result of an existing medical condition if, in the 12 months before taking out this insurance or booking your journey (whichever is later), if you: - 1) Were referred for tests, investigations, treatment or surgery, or were awaiting the results of any referral. 2) Attended or were due to attend a hospital or clinic as an outpatient or inpatient received treatment or saw

a medical practitioner for a medical condition. 3) Were prescribed medication. Unless the condition(s) has (have) been declared to and accepted by us in writing. You should contact the Medical Screening Team by calling 023 9241 9063 if • You need to declare a medical condition; • You are unsure whether a medical condition needs to be declared or not.

If we are unable to cover a medical condition, this will mean that any other person insured by us will not be able to make a claim arising from the medical condition(s). This may even apply if the person with the medical condition(s) purchases cover from another provider.

Exclusions relating to the health of someone not insured on this policy, but whose health may affect your decision whether to take or continue with your journey

You will not be covered for any directly or indirectly related claims (see note at the end of this section) arising from the health of a travelling companion, someone you were going to stay with, a close relative or a business associate if at the time your policy was issued: - • You were aware they had undiagnosed medical condition(s) for which they were awaiting tests, investigations or

the results of these. • You were aware that their medical condition(s) were unstable, were likely to get worse in the next 12 months or

they had been diagnosed as having a terminal condition.

If our chosen insurance provider, Wrightsure Services (Hampshire) Limited are unable to offer you the travel insurance cover you require, or your premium is higher than you expected because you have serious medical conditions, you may be able to get help by accessing the Money and Pensions Service travel directory or by calling 0800 138 777 (lines are open Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm). SIGNIFICANT EXCLUSIONS Residency If you or anyone else named on this policy has not been a resident in the UK for more than 12 months, or if studying or working in the UK for more than 6 months, before the policy was issued, this policy cannot cover you. In addition to the above the policy also contains the following main exclusions:-

• Any existing medical conditions unless they have been declared to (where appropriate) and accepted by the insurer.

• Your participation in any organised sports or dangerous activities unless they have been declared to and accepted by the Insurer.

• Suicide, self-injury or deliberately putting yourself at risk (unless you are trying to save another person’s life). • Travel against the advice of the carrier, any other public transport provider, the Foreign Office or the World Health

Organisation. • Any manual work or hazardous occupation undertaken during the insured trip. • The bankruptcy / liquidation of the tour operator, travel agent or transportation company with whom you have

booked your trip.

Examples of these and other conditions and restrictions and what to do if you are unsure about any aspect of an exclusion are contained within your policy information. Full details are contained within your policy information.

How to make a claim All claims should be made direct to Allianz Assistance. Please visit the website www.azgatravelclaims.com. This will lead you to insurers online claims notification service where claim forms can be obtained immediately via email or by downloading directly from the site. Alternatively, please phone and ask for a claim form or write to: Allianz Assistance Travel Insurance Claims Department, PO Box 451, Feltham TW13 9EE, telephone 0208 603 9958 or email [email protected] Protecting your information We will only use your personal details in line with our Privacy Notice. This can be found on our website or is available in hard copy format upon request and you should read this carefully and contact us immediately if you have any queries. Your personal information includes all of the details you have given us to process your insurance policy (we will not ask for more information than is necessary). We may share your data with Third Parties for the provision and ongoing performance of your insurance policy. Your data may be transferred outside the UK. All of the personal information you supply to us will be handled strictly in accordance with the applicable Data Protection regulations and legislation. TGT Holidays Limited is an Appointed Representative of Wrightsure Services (Hampshire) Limited who are authorised and regulated by the FCA (their registration number is 311394) and which is permitted to advise on and arrange general insurance contracts. You can check these details online using the Financial Services Register (accessible from www.fca.org.uk) or be contacting the Financial Conduct Authority Consumer Helpline on 0800 111 6768.

Section of coverMaximum sum insured / benefit level per person

Excess per person

Cancellation • £1,500 • £60*

Travel Delay • Travel Delay up to £60 • Cancellation (holiday abandonment)

up to £1,500

• Travel Delay Excess = 12 hours • £60**

Missed Departure Up to £100 in England, Scotland, & Wales/£300 for Northern Ireland, Isles of Scilly, Channel Islands & Europe

Nil

Personal Accident Up to £10,000 Death and corresponding Benefits limited to £5,000 in respect of persons aged 66 and over at time of travel

Nil

Medical & Other Expenses (including Curtailment & Repatriation Funeral Expenses Abroad Taxi Fares & Telephone Calls

Up to £1,000,000 outside of the UK. Dental treatment limited to £350, additional travel accommodation and repatriation expenses if you are hospitalised or have to stay in beyond your return date. Trips solely within the UK are limited to £1,500 and to £300 for additional travelling expenses £1,000 £100

£60***

Medical Confinement Benefit

• £10 per 24 hours up to £100 UK • £15 per 24 hours up to £450

Channel Islands & Europe

Nil

Curtailment Up to £1,500

Personal Property Including Money

• Up to £1,500 in all. • Single Article Limit £200/Valuables £200 • Personal Money Up to £200 • Delayed Baggage (after 12 hours)

- Up to £100

£60 £60 Nil

Loss of Passport Up to £200 including loss or theft of visa Nil

Missed Departure Up to £100 UK & £300 Europe Nil

Personal Liability Up to £1,000,000 Nil

Legal Expenses Up to £25,000 Nil

* Excess only applies for cancellation of a journey over three days in duration (Nil for Loss of Deposit). ** Excess only applies for abandonment of a journey over 3 days duration. *** Nil excess for curtailment of a journey up-to and including 3 days duration.

SUMMARY OF COVER Please see the policy wording for full details of the cover, limitations and excesses, a specimen copy of which is available upon request.


TRADING CHARTER & BOOKING CONDITIONS

BONDED COACH HOLIDAYS TRADING CHARTER (AND BOOKING CONDITIONS) 1 FINANCIAL PROTECTION Your contract is with Tynedale Group Travel of Townfoot Garage, Haltwhistle, NE49 0ND. When you book a holiday with us, which does not include a flight, the money you pay us for the booking will be protected by the Bonded Coach Holidays (BCH), this is a Government approved consumer protection scheme. The scheme will also ensure your repatriation in the event the company becomes insolvent. Our Trading Charter and Booking Conditions set out clearly and simply the responsibility we have to you and in turn, you have with us, when a contract is made. Please see the BCH Consumer Guarantee at www.bch-uk.org.There is no financial protection if you purchase just transport or accommodation-only from us. We fully comply with the Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018. The combination of travel services offered to you is a package holiday within the meaning of the Regulations. Therefore, you will benefit from all rights applying to package holidays. Tynedale Group Travel will be fully responsible for the proper performance of the holiday and providing assistance if you are in difficulty. Your key rights will be in the details of the tour which will be provided prior to booking. 2 BOOKING AND PAYMENT When a booking is made, the 'lead name' on the booking guarantees that he or she is 18 or over and has the authority and accepts on behalf of the party the terms of these booking conditions and pays the deposit indicated in the brochure and as confirmed in the pre-contract information. After we receive your booking and all appropriate payments, if the arrangements you wish to book are available, we will send you or your booking agent a confirmation invoice within 14 days. This confirmation will include any special requests we have agreed. All monies paid to your booking agent are held by them on your behalf until we issue our confirmation invoice, thereafter your booking agent holds the money on our behalf. A binding agreement will come into existence between us when we dispatch this invoice to the 'lead name' or your booking agent. Please check the confirmation carefully to ensure all the information is correct. This contract is governed by English Law, and the jurisdiction of the English Courts. Single occupancy of rooms, when available, may be subject to a supplementary charge and these will be shown in the brochure. You can book by paying a deposit for each person named on the booking, but our commitment is always conditional upon the balance being paid as below; Deposit £50.00 per person for UK Holidays, £75 for Ireland or Europe holidays. The balance of the price of your holiday must be paid at least 8 weeks before your departure. If you book within our balance due period, you will need to pay the total holiday cost at the time of booking. If the balance is not paid in time we reserve the right to cancel your holiday, retain your deposit, and apply the cancellation charges set out in the paragraph below. The date of cancellation will normally be the date we receive your written confirmation that you intend to cancel or 15 days after the balance due date, whichever comes first. Where optional items are purchased as part of the holiday, these are payable on the balance due date except where items, such as theatre tickets, have been specifically purchased for you. In this case the cost will be payable at a separate date notified to you and will not normally be refunded unless we obtain a refund from the supplier we use. 3 BROCHURE ACCURACY Although Tynedale Group Travel make every effort to ensure the accuracy of the brochure information and pricing, regrettably errors do sometimes occur. You must therefore ensure you check the price and all other details of your holiday with us at the time of booking and when you receive our confirmation invoice 4 OUR PRICING POLICY Tynedale Group Travel endeavour to ensure that the most up to date and correct prices are shown in our brochure. Occasionally, an incorrect price may be shown, due to an error. When we become aware of any such error, we will endeavour to notify you at the time of booking (if we are then aware of the mistake) or as soon as reasonably possible. We reserve the right to cancel the booking if you do not wish to accept the price which is applicable to the holiday. Local Authorities in many towns and cities throughout Europe have introduced new tourist taxes which must be paid directly to the hotel by all guests in person. These taxes are not included in our prices but we will notify you when applicable. Holiday prices include all travel, hotel accommodation and meals as specified in the holiday description and VAT payable in the UK where applicable. The price of the holiday will not be subjected to any surcharges except those arising from exchange rate changes, transportation including the price of fuel, air & ferry operator fares and tolls, embarkation or disembarkation fees at terminals, duties and taxes (including the rate of VAT). Even in these cases we will absorb the cost equivalent to cost of the first 2% of the holiday price. Amounts more than this plus £1 administration fee and Travel Agents commission will be surcharged to you. If this means the total cost of the holiday increases by more than 8% then you are entitled to cancel your holiday and receive a full refund of all monies paid except any insurance premium and amendment charges. We will communicate the options with you either through email or letter, with a reminder if necessary. If you exercise the right to cancel we must receive written notice within 20 days of the date of the surcharge invoice. The currency exchange rate used in the holiday costings are based on rates as at 01/12/2020 5 IF YOU CHANGE YOUR BOOKING If, after our confirmation has been issued, you wish to change to another of our holidays or change departure date, we will do our utmost to make the changes, but we cannot guarantee to do so. However, notification must be received in writing at our offices from the person who signed the booking form, at least 8 weeks before departures. This must be accompanied by a payment of £20 to cover our administrative costs, plus costs we incur in making the amendment. Alterations cannot be made within 8 weeks of departure and any such request for an alteration will be treated as a cancellation of the original booking and will be subject to the cancellation charges set out in paragraph below. Some arrangements cannot be changed without paying a cancellation charge of up to 100% of the ticket cost.

6 TRANSFERRING YOUR BOOKING You can transfer your booking to somebody else but the person must satisfy all the conditions of the holiday and you must inform us either by letter or email no less than 7 days before departure. This transfer will cost £20 plus reasonable costs to make the transfer. You will remain responsible for ensuring payment before the balance due date. This is in addition to (and does not affect) the separate liability of the transferee to us. 7 IF YOU NEED TO CANCEL YOUR HOLIDAY You or any member of your party, may cancel your holiday at any time provided the cancellation is made by the person signing the booking form and is communicated to us in writing via the office who made your original booking. You must pay cancellation charges to cover our administration costs and to compensate for the risk of us not reselling the holiday. If the holiday is resold a refund will be made. Your cancellation will take effect from the date on which we or our agent receive your written confirmation of your cancellation. You must also return any tickets or vouchers you have received. A reduction in room occupancy may increase the charges for the remaining passengers by the application of supplements for low occupancy of rooms. Where bought in supplies, such as ferries, hotel accommodation etc have been bought in on your behalf, and where the terms and conditions of the supplier are non-refundable, these products will be charged to you at the full retail rate. If this applies, the non-refundable items will be deducted from your holiday costs and the following scale of charges will be applied to the remainder: Period before departure within which written Amount of cancellation Charge cancellation of package price is received as a % of total package cost

More than 56 days Deposit only

31 – 56 days 50% or Deposit, if greater

0 – 30 days 100%

Departure day or later including voluntary Total package cost termination during the package

You may cancel your holiday without paying any termination fee before the start of the holiday, in the event of unavoidable and extraordinary circumstances occurring at the place of destination or its immediate vicinity, for instance, if there are serious security problems at the destination which are likely to affect the package. 8 ALTERATIONS TO YOUR HOLIDAY BY US We hope that we will not have to make any change to your holiday but, because our holidays are planned many months in advance, we sometimes do need to make minor changes. We reserve the right to do this at any time. We will let you or your booking agent know about any important changes as soon as possible, including the minimum number of passengers required on the trip. If after booking, and before departure, we make a major change to your holiday, you will have the option of withdrawing from the holiday without penalty or transferring to another holiday without any charge. In either case, we will pay you compensation, according to the scale set below. A major change includes the time of your departure or return time by more than 12 hours, a change in departure point, location of resort or type of hotel, a change in cross channel travel, or specification of the coach. If we tell you about any of these changes after we have confirmed your holiday booking (other than force majeure), you may either: � accept the new arrangements offered by us; or � accept a replacement holiday from us of equivalent or similar standard and price (at the date of the

change), if we can offer you one; or � cancel your holiday with us and receive a full refund of all monies Either way, we will pay you compensation, using the Compensation table shown, Period before departure in which significant change is notified to you or your agent Amount per person

More than 56 days Nil

35 to 56 days £10

15 to 34 days £15

8 to 14 days £20

0 to 7 days £25

IMPORTANT NOTE Compensation will not be payable if the holiday is cancelled because the number of persons booked is less than the number required, or for events beyond our control, which include: war, threat of war, riots, civil disturbances, terrorist activity and its consequences, industrial disputes, natural and nuclear disasters, fire, epidemics, health risks and pandemics, unavoidable and unforeseeable technical problems with transport for reasons beyond our control or that of our suppliers; hurricanes and other actual or potential severe weather conditions and any other similar events. You are also advised to check with The Foreign and Commonwealth Office Advice Unit regularly at www.fco.gov.uk/travel prior to travel. All holidays operate if the minimum number of participants is met. However, in no case will we cancel your holiday less than 4 weeks before the scheduled departure date, except where you have failed to pay the final balance or because of force majeure (force majeure means an event which we or the suppliers of the services in question could not foresee or avoid and is therefore beyond our control). 9 OUR RESPONSIBILITY TO YOU and the services offered reach a reasonable standard and if you are in difficulty we will assist you. If any part of our holiday contract is not provided as promised, you may terminate the contract without paying a termination fee and we will pay you appropriate compensation if this has affected your enjoyment of your holiday. We will however, not be liable if there are any unforeseeable or unavoidable actions of a third party not connected with our travel services, or there were unavoidable or extraordinary circumstances, or the lack of conformity is due to a traveller in the party. We accept responsibility for the acts and/or omissions of our employees, agents and suppliers except where they lead to death, injury or illness. Our liability in all cases shall be limited to a maximum of twice the value of the original holiday cost (not including insurance premiums and amendment charges). We accept responsibility for death, injury, or illness caused by the negligent acts and/or omissions of our employees or agents together with our suppliers and sub-contractors, servants and/or agents of the same whilst acting within the scope of, or during their employment in the provision of your holiday. We will accordingly pay to our clients such damages as might have been awarded in such circumstances under English Law. In respect of carriage by air, sea, tunnel and rail and the provision of accommodation our liability in all cases will be limited in the manner provided by the relevant international convention.


TRADING CHARTER & BOOKING CONDITIONS

If we make any payment to you or any member of your party for death or personal injury or illness, you will be asked to assign to us or our insurers the rights you may have to act against the person or organisation responsible for causing the death, personal injury or illness. This clause does not apply to any separate contracts that you may enter for excursions or activities during or outside of your holiday. If you or any member of your party suffer death, illness or injury whilst overseas arising out of an activity which does NOT form part of your holiday, we may offer guidance and where legal action is contemplated and you want our assistance, you must obtain our written consent prior to any proceedings (We limit the cost of our assistance to you or your party to £5,000 per party) 10 IF YOU HAVE A COMPLAINT If you have a problem during your holiday, please inform your Tour Manager, your driver or the relevant supplier/resort representative immediately who will endeavour to put things right. If your complaint cannot be completely resolved locally, you must complete a Holiday Report Form which can be obtained by your driver or local representative, which you should keep. Our contact number, for unresolved complaints will be our office number on 01434 322944 (open in office hours) If you remain dissatisfied please follow this up within 14 days of your return home by writing to Tynedale Group Travel giving your original booking reference number and all other relevant information, including the reference of the Holiday Report Form. It is therefore a condition of this contract that you communicate any problem to the supplier of the services in question AND to our representative whilst in resort and obtain a written report form. If you fail to follow this simple procedure, we cannot accept responsibility as we have been deprived of the opportunity to investigate and rectify the problem. Should you wish to pursue the complaint further, the BCH/CPT have an Alternative Dispute Resolution scheme and full details are available from them. Please contact them at, The Confederation of Passenger Transport UK, Fifth Floor South, Chancery House, 53 – 64 Chancery Lane, London WC2A 1 QS. 11 OUR COACHES We will always use our reasonable endeavours to provide a coach to the specification in our brochure or advert but reserve the right to substitute an alternative vehicle should there be unforeseen circumstances. There is a seating plan but, in some cases,, operational reasons may require a coach with a different configuration. We reserve the right to alter a coach seating plan and allocate seats other than those booked. Single passengers may be required to share a double seat with other single passengers. When your booking is confirmed, you will be offered the best seats that are available at that time. If you feel that you require two seats, then these must be booked and paid for in advance, at the time of booking. If you fail to do this and it transpires that the seat allocated to you is insufficient for your needs and there is no alternative seating available then you will be refused access to the coach and any payments made will be liable to forfeiture. Specific seats will not be allocated on coaches operating a feeder service between joining points and main holiday departure points or on coaches that carry out transfers between airports, seaports etc. 12 HOTEL FACILITIES Some hotel facilities and entertainment may be withdrawn for routine maintenance or be subject to seasonal availability and provision of the facilities cannot be guaranteed. Single occupancy of rooms may be subject to a supplementary charge. 13 HEALTH AND SAFETY In some foreign countries, standards of infrastructure, safety and hygiene may be lower than those to which we are accustomed in the UK. You should therefore exercise greater care for your own protection. There may be countries that we visit that have special medical requirements for tourists. These regulations are subject to change and our clients are responsible for complying with entry and current health requirements. If you are not sure of the health requirements for the country you are visiting, you are advised to check with your own GP before travelling. You are also advised to refer to the Department of Health leaflet “Health Advice for Travellers” Some people may be at risk from discomfort or deep vein thrombosis (DVT) if they remain immobile on a journey for a long period. If you are planning to undertake a journey of more than three hours, you should consult your doctor, if you have ever had DVT, pulmonary embolism, a family history of clotting conditions, cancer or treatment for cancer, stroke, and heart or lung disease or If you have had major surgery in the past three months. We reserve the right to refuse any booking in the absence of a doctor’s certificate confirming that you are fit to travel. Where we provide comfort stops you are encouraged to walk around. Exercise reduces any discomfort, which may be caused by periods of immobility. NO SMOKING is allowed on our coaches (including E-Cigarettes) and we do not allow pets or any other animals, although we accommodate registered assistance dogs, but not on overseas holidays. 14 TRAVEL DOCUMENTS, ITINERARIES, PICK-UP POINTS AND PASSPORTS For all Continental holidays, you will require a full 10-year British Passport (machine readable) valid for a further 6 months after your holiday. If you do not hold a full British Passport or you have any doubts about your status as a resident British subject, you must check with the Embassies or Consulates of the Countries to be visited to confirm the Passport or visa requirements when you book. We cannot accept responsibility if passengers are not in possession of the correct travel documents. For full details on passport requirements, please contact ‘the identity and passport service’ on 0300 222 0000 (www.direct.gov.uk)” You are responsible for ensuring you are at the correct departure point, at the correct time and with the correct documents. Tynedale Group Travel reserve the right to modify itineraries to conform with requests from competent authorities both within the UK and abroad. Excursions which are included in the cost of your booking are detailed on the brochure page and refunds will not be made for excursions not taken. Optional excursions booked and paid for in resort do not form part of your booking. Admission fees to buildings may not be included in the price of the holiday, please check.

15 SPECIAL REQUESTS All special needs and requests, if agreed, should be entered on the booking form and be included in the confirmation of the holiday. These cannot be guaranteed except where confirmed as part of our holiday commitment to you and are detailed on your holiday booking confirmation. We are keen to ensure that we plan the arrangements for your holiday so that special needs and requests can be accommodated as far as possible. If you will need assistance or may be unable to fully enjoy all aspects of your holiday you must tell us in advance so that we can maximise your enjoyment of the holiday. We will need to know if you will need special facilities in the hotel, taking part in the excursions or have difficulty boarding and travelling on the coach or other means of transport. Before booking your holiday, you should be sure that you and your party are both physically and mentally capable of completing the itinerary. If you need advice or further information either you or your booking agent should contact Tynedale Group Travel. If you will require a special diet please tell us at the time of booking, or as soon as you are medically advised, together with a copy of the diet. 16 PASSENGERS WITH DISABILITIES We want everyone to enjoy our travel arrangements. We are happy to advise and assist you in choosing a suitable holiday. But, as some of the accommodation and resorts featured may not cater for even minor disabilities, it is important that, when booking, you advise us of any disability, specific need or complex need you may have and any special requirements that will make sure the holiday is suitable. If a passenger requires personal assistance (for example, assistance with feeding, dressing, toileting, mobilising) then this passenger must travel with an able-bodied companion or carer and written confirmation that such assistance will be provided for the entirety of the holiday is required at the time of booking. Coach drivers/Tour Managers are unable to provide such assistance. IMPORTANT You must tell us if you have an existing medical condition, disability or complex need that may affect your holiday or other group members’ enjoyment of it before you book your holiday. We reserve the right to request a doctor’s certificate confirming the passenger is fit to travel. If, in our reasonable opinion, your chosen holiday is not suitable for your medical condition or disability, we reserve the right to refuse your booking. You are responsible for bringing with you the proper clothing and equipment, which we advise you about in our printed trip information. We want you to enjoy your holiday and will help you select an appropriate trip. 17 PASSENGER BEHAVIOUR We want all our customers to have a happy and carefree holiday. You are responsible for your behaviour and hygiene and the effect it may have on others. If you or any other member of your party is abusive, disruptive or behaves in a way that could cause damage or injury to others or affect their enjoyment of their holiday or which could damage property, we have the right to terminate your contract with us and we will have no further liability or obligation to you. The coach driver/representative, ship's captain, or authorised official is entitled to refuse you boarding if in their reasonable opinion you are unacceptably under the influence of drink or drugs or you are being violent or disruptive. If you are refused boarding on the outward journey we will regard it as a cancellation by you and we will apply cancellation charges. If on your return journey, we have the right to terminate the contract with you. We also request that mobile telephones are not used on the coach. 18 TRAVEL INSURANCE We strongly advise that you take out personal travel insurance for the trip. We have arranged travel insurance with Wrightsure, which is outlined in this brochure. You may use an alternative insurer but you must advise us. The insurance should cover medical and repatriation costs, personal injury, loss of baggage and cancellation charges. If you do not have adequate insurance and require our assistance during your holiday, we reserve the right to reclaim from you any medical repatriation or other expenses which we may incur on your behalf which would otherwise have been met by insurers. You must advise us if you use an alternative insurer, the policy number and 24-hour contact number. 19 LUGGAGE Please restrict your luggage to a suitcase weighing no more than 23kgs per person. We cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage to luggage unless through our negligence. Please do not leave valuable items in your suitcase when left on the coach. Please contact us for our policy on mobility scooters. 20 GENERAL DATA PROTECTION REGULATIONS We comply with the GDPR 2018 Regulations, our data controller is TGT Office Manager and our data protection policy can be found at www.tynedalegrouptravel.co.uk or you can request a copy from TGT Holidays, Townfoot Garage, Haltwhistle, Northumberland, NE49 0ND 21 EMERGENCY CONTACT Our emergency contact details are Tel:01434 322944 Email: [email protected] PUBLICATION DATE This brochure was printed in the UK by TCD Design & Print December 2020

T Y N E D A L E G R O U P T R AV E L TGT Holidays Ltd, Townfoot Garage, Haltwhistle, Northumberland NE49 0ND

E: [email protected]

T: 01434 322944

www.tgtholidays.co.uk

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