Kevendys Coach Holidays & Short Breaks 2017
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Swanning around Somerset<br />
The wells, which gave the city its name, are located within the grounds of<br />
the Bishop’s Palace, which is still the residence of Bishops of Bath and Wells.<br />
The Bishops Palace main features are a 13th-century Undercroft, imposing<br />
staterooms and tranquil gardens surrounded by a moat. Also of interest are<br />
Vicars’ Close, claimed to be the oldest complete medieval street in Europe,<br />
and the historic market place.<br />
Day 1 We depart our local area this morning,<br />
and travel to Wells. We will have suitable<br />
comfort stops along our journey. We arrive in<br />
Wells and attempt to compose ourselves on<br />
discovering the incredible location of our<br />
hotel, directly opposite Wells Cathedral!<br />
Day 2 This morning, we make our way to the<br />
edge of the Mendip Hills and to Britain’s<br />
largest gorge. At Cheddar Gorge’s Museum<br />
of Prehistory, we will discover the story of<br />
the cannibalistic Horse Hunters of Cheddar<br />
Gorge and learn about Cheddar Man, who<br />
was buried in the cave 9,000 years ago and<br />
is the oldest skeleton to be found in Britain.<br />
We will take an open-top bus tour above<br />
Cheddar Gorge and witness some of the most<br />
spectacular views of the Mendips before<br />
visiting the remarkable Gough’s Cave and<br />
Cox’s Cave (see access note below). Lunch can<br />
be enjoyed at one of the many restaurants in<br />
Cheddar and there are plenty of opportunities<br />
for sampling real Cheddar cheese and local<br />
cider products during our visit. We will return<br />
to our hotel in the afternoon with time to relax<br />
prior to dinner this evening.<br />
Note: Gough’s Cave contains steps, a steep gradient<br />
(1:10) and is wet underfoot so is unsuitable for<br />
wheelchair users. Cox’s Cave features narrow walkways<br />
and steps which make it unsuitable for wheelchair users.<br />
Day 3 After breakfast this morning, we will<br />
step outside our hotel and walk a matter<br />
of yards towards the Market Place where<br />
the Wells Farmers’ Market will be in full<br />
swing. Traditional Somerset cider, preserves,<br />
handmade cakes, artisanal breads and local<br />
cheeses are just some of the many products<br />
sold here by local suppliers at a market that<br />
won the Taste of the West’s Gold Award in<br />
2015. After exploring the market, we will meet<br />
our guide outside our hotel for a walking tour<br />
of Wells. We will learn about the history of<br />
Wells Cathedral, the famous 14th Century<br />
astronomical clock, The Bishop’s Palace, the<br />
town crier and the remarkable Vicars’ Close.<br />
We can then enjoy lunch in one of the<br />
numerous cafés before exploring the many<br />
interesting sites, which our guide has<br />
introduced to us, at our leisure.<br />
Day 4 Today we enjoy a day at the popular<br />
seaside resort of Weston-super-Mare. Nestled<br />
at the foot of the Mendip Hills, Weston-super-<br />
Mare is a great British seaside resort with good<br />
old traditional fun to be had, where miles of<br />
sprawling sand meet a lovely promenade<br />
boasting superb views. You can discover the<br />
restored Grand Pier, do a little shopping, or if<br />
you’re feeling brave, how about a trip on the<br />
40m high Wheel of Weston!<br />
Day 5 After breakfast this morning, we leave<br />
our hotel and begin our journey home.<br />
5 Days • Monday 12th June<br />
£429 per person<br />
£20 per person per night single supplement<br />
Price includes<br />
• Luxury <strong>Coach</strong> Travel<br />
• Services of our Tour Manager<br />
throughout<br />
• 4 nights Half Board Accommodation<br />
• Excursions (as described)<br />
Hotel<br />
Swan Hotel ★★★<br />
All 46 bedrooms are furnished in an<br />
elegant, traditional style and are equipped<br />
with hairdryer, TV and tea/ coffee making<br />
facilities. Owing to the historic nature of<br />
the building, there is no lift but there are<br />
three ground floor rooms located in the<br />
adjoining <strong>Coach</strong> House. The hotel boasts<br />
an elegant yet modern bar, a comfortable<br />
lounge with a warming log fireplace and a<br />
beautiful wood panelled restaurant.<br />
Visit us at: www.kevendys.co.uk or call 01268 765240 25