Owens S2010 Brochure_v06:____ - Owens Travel

Owen’s
New Tour
Experience some of our
for 2010
finest countryside
between Winchester,
first capital of England,
and the white chalk cliffs
of Eastbourne. If you are
interested in great views,
attractive wildlife, visible
prehistory, fine pubs and
pretty villages, the South
Downs awaits you.
Arundel and the Arun Valley is a picturesque setting on the
South Downs, historic Arundel is famous for its imposing castle
and Gothic-style cathedral, and its narrow streets full of
intriguing antique shops and tearooms.
YOUR ITINERARY:
Day 1: Morning departure heading south to our
hosts at the Hilton Hotel Avisford Park between
Chichester and Arundel, for the first of our 3 nights
dinner, bed and breakfast.
Day 2: Today we drive through the magnificent Sussex
countryside and breathtaking scenery to the pretty
market towns of Petworth and Midhurst. Petworth or
rather ‘Peteorde’ as it was named in the Doomsday
Book is a picturesque town full of character and
brimming with old world charm. Take a little time to
wander through the cobbled lanes, admire the
Georgian architecture and stop to browse in the many
antique shops. Midhurst sits on the doorstep of the
Anew tour for 2010 visiting the lovely County of Kent. From
our ideal base near Maidstone we cover many interesting
attractions to make this a tour with something to suit everyone.
YOUR ITINERARY:
Monday 23rd: Depart from your home area in the
morning travelling to Kent and arriving late afternoon
at Village Hotel Maidstone for 4 nights stay.
Tuesday 24th: Our day begins with a ride to historic
Faversham. Nestling between the rural gently sloping
Downs and the austere north Kent marshes, Faversham
is one of southern England’s most charming towns. It
now has over 475 listed buildings and a good selection
of independent shops. We have time for lunch here
before we leave for Brogdale, home of the National
Fruit Collection. Here we enjoy a fascinating guided
South Downs once again Georgian architecture and
old half-timbered buildings sit next to stylish boutiques
and fashionable restaurants. These fine 17th and 18th
century buildings served as the setting for past resident
HG Wells many books, including his best-known novel
‘The invisible Man’. We continue on to the compact
and intimate, Chichester which is made for exploring.
There’s history on every corner, from the Tudor Market
Cross to the dominant Norman cathedral.
Day 3: Today we visit the seat of The Dukes of Norfolk
Arundel Castle. Set in 40 acres of sweeping grounds and
gardens, Arundel Castle has 1,000 yrs of history and one
of the great treasure houses of England, each having its
own unique place in history and is home to priceless
works of art. You will be able to see paintings and
New Tour
for 2010
tour of the orchards, with tasting opportunities, and
afterwards time to relax in the shop and tea room. This
is a delightful afternoon, not to be missed.
Wednesday 25th: Today’s excursion takes us first to
delightful Tenterden, with its antique shops and tea
rooms, where we enjoy a nostalgic steam train ride.
Afterwards we have time for a look round and to
obtain lunch. Leaving Tenterden we visit Biddenden
Vineyards for a tasting, and from here we return to
the hotel.
Thursday 26th: This morning have a short drive into
Maidstone, the county town of Kent. Here we have
England
Arundel Castle and the South Downs
HILTON AVISFORD PARK ★★★★
Relax at the Hilton hotel Avisford Park,
a former boys prep school set in 89acre
grounds in rural Sussex. Tee off at
the 18-hole golf course, work out at
the health club, enjoy the indoor and
outdoor swimming pools or improve
your tennis. Feel at home in you
comfortable bedrooms which are
decorated in rich, warm tones with an
easy chair and a 25-inch flatscreen TV.
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Please note the Hotel does not have a
lift but does have 23 ground floor
rooms.
Village Hotel, Nr. Maidstone
The excellent Village Hotel is located not
far from Kent’s county town, Maidstone.
Hotel facilities include 122 bedrooms, all
non smoking, Village Pub, indoor
swimming pool and verve grill. All the
superbly appointed bedrooms are en-suite.
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Booking Hotline: 01691 652126/654928
furniture,
Excursions as Detailed
tapestries and Tour of Arundel Castle
stained glass, Porterage
china and clocks,
sculpture and carving, heraldry and armour in stunning
room settings. Make sure you leave time to visit the
recently opened formal gardens opened by Prince
Charles. The Georgian & Victorian walled kitchen
garden was built to supply the castle with flowers &
vegetables. The rare lean-to peach house & vinery is
home to some exotic fruits. There is also the Gothic
Fitzalan Chapel the domed pergola & fountains and the
centre canal pond & cascade to see.
Day 4: After breakfast its time to leave our hosts and
begin our journey homeward.
time to explore
and have lunch.
Whilst here we
enjoy a sail along
4 DAYS
23RD–26TH MAY
£245
3RD–6TH
OCTOBER
£245
Single Room Supp: £49
INCLUDES:
All Travel by Executive Coach
Three Nights Dinner, Bed &
Breakfast Accommodation
Orchards, Vinyards, Castles & Steam
5 DAYS
23RD–27TH
AUGUST
£320
No Single Room
Supplement
(Limited Number)
INCLUDES:
All Travel by Executive Coach
Four Nights Dinner, Bed &
Breakfast Accommodation
Kent & East Sussex Railway
Biddenden Vineyards
Leeds Castle
River Medway Cruise
Brogdale Farm – The National
Fruit Collection
the River Medway aboard ‘Kentish Lady’. In the
afternoon we visit nearby Leeds Castle, said to be
‘The most beautiful castle in the world’. Set in 500
acres of parkland, woodland walks and formal
gardens, our visit takes us on a journey through the
castle’s 1000 years history.
Friday 27th: After breakfast we leave and begin our
journey home.
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