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South East England Explore the South East and experience quintessential England. Head into Kent for impressive castles and gardens, drive past sandy coastlines and towering cliffs to the pebble beaches of Brighton. Sussex and Hampshire delight with a mix of preserved historic villages and unspoilt countryside. Hastings Castle 7 days/6 nights Suggested Self-Drive Oxford Day 1: London – Canterbury (97km) Journey east to Canterbury and its famous Cathedral. Wander through the meandering alleyways and historic city walls. History abounds in this county - Leeds Castle is 1000 years old and sits romantically on an island. Hever Castle, Anne Boleyn’s childhood home is picture-perfect. LONDON Sissinghurst Tenterden Canterbury Kent Downs Elham Margate Dover Day 2: Canterbury Day trip out to ‘The Original Seaside’ Margate, one of Britain’s most iconic landmarks, The White Cliffs of Dover, or Elham in Kent Downs Area of Outstanding National Beauty. Day 3: Canterbury – Rye – Hastings (72km) Explore the ‘Garden of England’ as you head along country roads through cute places like Hawkhurst, Cranbrook and explore Sissinghurst Castle Gardens and Tenterden. Winchelsea is an idyllic place of green valleys, wooded hills and coastal views. Hastings coast and countryside is littered with relics and ruins from the Norman invasion. Day 4: Hastings – Eastbourne – Brighton (68km) Eastbourne is a traditional seaside resort boasting unspoilt beaches, palm tree-lined promenades and is a gateway to the South Downs Way. Day 5-6: Brighton – Chichester – Winchester (120km) Winchester is a fascinating mix of legend, myth and heritage – think King Arthur and the Round Table, Winchester Cathedral dating back to 1070 and the grave of Jane Austen. Day 7: Winchester – Oxford (90km) History echoes in every street in the University town of Oxford. Try punting along the Cherwell, book a cruise along a stretch of the River Thames or climb Carfax Tower in the University for great views over the city. Head back to London or continue with the Cotswold itinerary. Rental car: Hertz (Group B) from $34 per day Our favourite places to stay: • The Retro B & B, Canterbury • Chatsworth Hotel, Hastings • The Charm Brighton Boutique Hotel, Brighton • Mercure Wessex Winchester Hotel, Winchester Winchester Isle of Wight South Downs Way Chichester Brighton Lewes Alfriston Battle Rye Winchelsea Hastings Pevensey Bay Eastbourne Beachy Head Seven Sisters Highlights worth seeing along the way Birling Gap – Part of the Seven Sisters dramatic chalk cliffs and a point of entry for delightful walks along the undulating coastline. Battle – Site of the famous Battle of Hastings 1066 and built around the abbey. This thriving market town features Georgian and medieval cottages, shops, historic pubs and tearooms and is the centre of the 1066 Country walk between Pevensey Castle and Rye. Rye – Explore cobbled alleys lined with historic buildings in this relaxed little town, clustered around a hillside overlooking the meandering river. Pevensey – Explore Pevensey Castle and its Mint House and the little often missed Tudor Court House. South Down Way – Walk or cycle part of the National Trail which weaves from Eastbourne to Winchester through picturesque countryside and villages. Alfriston on the banks of the Cuckmere River is a gorgeous stop for afternoon tea with stunning views of the downs. Firle – Narrow streets of flint knapped cottages do not seem to have changed for centuries. There are lovely walks from the village to Charleston Farmhouse and up to Firle Beacon. Brighton – This lively location offers something for everyone; a classic seaside pier, Regency architecture, a maze of narrow lanes filled with boutiques, Royal Pavillion, eateries and lively nightlife. Sissinghurst Caslte Brighton Pier Mermaid Street © Visit Britain 24 The price guide shown is per car hire based on 6-13 day hire rate. Price shown does not include Earlybird or other discounted offers. Specials and surcharges may apply depending on travel date
Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon & The Cotswolds Oxford is an easy drive from London and is bursting with many wonderful sights. It’s full of history and is peaceful and green in a classic English settlement. Explore the quaint town of Shakespeare’s birthplace, Stratford-upon-Avon. The patchwork countryside of the Cotswolds is home to some of England’s most captivating historic cities and eccentric villages. Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, Stratford-upon-Avon 5 days/4 nights Suggested Self-Drive Warwick Castle Stratford-upon-Avon KEY The Cotswold Way Day 1: London – Oxford (90km) Drive through rolling hills and fields of the classic English countryside to the city of Oxford. Oxford University, founded in the 11th century, is the oldest in the English speaking world and lends a unique academic atmosphere. Take a walking tour of the colleges, gardens and alleyways to hear of the fascinating history. You may recognise Christ Church College as the setting of Harry Potter. Day 2: Oxford – Stratford-upon-Avon (66km) Stop at Blenheim Palace on your way to the vibrant, compact town of Stratford. Boasting a rich architectural heritage, Stratford has incredible English charm with 500 year old houses, traditional English pubs, and the peaceful River Avon. Day 3: Stratford-upon-Avon – Cheltenham (50km) Journey to the spa town of Cheltenham, your base for touring the Cotswolds Romantic Road. Day 4: Road for Today (113km) The Romantic Road takes you north over Cleeve Hill and down into historic Winchcombe. Visit Stanway and Stanton before the quaint chocolate-box villages of Broadway, Chipping Campden, Moreton-in- Marsh, Stow-on-the-Wold, and the Slaughters. Day 5: Road for Tomorrow (145km) Follow the country road to Northleach and onwards to Burford following the Windrush Valley. Lechlade and Fairford feature on the journey enroute for Cirencester via the pretty village of Bibury on the River Coln. Follow the winding road back to Cheltenham calling into Painswick. Continue back to London or onward to Bath and the South West England. Rental car: Hertz (Group B) from $37 per day Our favourite places to stay: • Mercure Eastgate Hotel, Oxford • Queen’s Hotel, Cheltenham • Monks Barn Farm, Stratford-upon-Avon Broadway Winchcombe Cheltenham Painswick Snowshill Andoversford Cirencester Northleach Bibury Chipping Campden Stow-on-the-Wold Lower Slaughter Bourton-on-the-Water Fairford Moreton-in-Marsh Burford Lechlade-on-Thames Blenheim Palace Oxford Highlights worth seeing along the way LONDON Blenheim Palace – This lavishly decorated, large grand country house built in 1705 is the birthplace of Winston Churchill. Enjoy a guided tour through the state rooms and wander through the beautiful gardens. Cheltenham – King George III came to drink Cheltenham’s medicinal waters and it wasn’t long before the town was transformed into a fashionable resort spa, with wide boulevards, imperial gardens and glorious Georgian architecture. Snowshill – Set in the hills and famous for its elegant manor house and gardens, this collection of ancient cottages, a 19th century village church and characterful pub are all clustered around a tiny village green. Visit the Snowhill Lavender Farm for the finest lavender products. Hailes Abbey, Winchcombe – These beautiful 13th century remains, are the perfect place to take a picnic and enjoy your surroundings. Warwick Castle – History of the castle dates back to the 10th century. Explore the Great Hall, State rooms, Chapel, Ghost Tower and Dungeons, and outside, the Victorian rose garden, conservatory and peacock garden. Cotswold Way – A public footpath providing loads of walks all over the Cotswolds through honey coloured villages, past beautiful old houses and thatched cottages. William Shakespeare – His five unique properties dominate Stratford including the beautiful cottage of his wife, Anne Hathaway. LOND Warwick Castle Blenheim Palace The price guide shown is per car hire based on 3-5 day hire rate. Price shown does not include Earlybird or other discounted offers. Specials and surcharges may apply depending on travel date 25
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