Kevendys Coach Holidays & Short Breaks 2017

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