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EXPERIENCE A
FESTIVE KENT
YOUR HOLIDAY
INCLUDES
• Three nights’ half board
accommodation at the four-star Deans
Place Country Hotel & Restaurant
• A drink with each evening meal
• Coach transfers for our excursions
• Services of our experienced Tour
Manager
YOUR RAIL JOURNEY
• A journey on the Kent & East Sussex
Railway, in a First-Class class open plan
carriage, with warming soup & roll,
a mulled wine, mince pie & juice
TOURS & EXPERIENCES
• A private guided tour & seasonal
refreshments at Penshurst Place &
Gardens
• Visit enchanting Hever Castle, with the
story of Pinocchio incorporated into the
grounds
• Visit Scotney Castle- a Victorian
Christmas is the theme this year
Hever Castle
4DAYS
FROM
£525
Festive Delights and
Historic Homes of Kent
Enjoy a journey back in time on this festive break with a twist, as we enjoy visits to the
seasonally decorated Penhurst Place, Scotney Castle and Hever Castle. A first-class journey
on board the Kent & East Sussex railway, with festive treats included is also the perfect
addition to this magical break.
Day 1: Alfriston, South Downs National Park
Make your own way to our hotel in the South
Downs National Park where you will meet our
Tour Manager. Enjoy a relaxing evening with
dinner served in the hotel’s restaurant.
Day 2: Kent & East Sussex Railway and
Penshurst Place
After breakfast, we travel to Penshurst Place
for our private guided tour of this beautiful
property. Our tour concludes in the medieval
Baron’s Hall for seasonal refreshments, such as
Mince pies and Mulled wine. We continue by
coach to Tenterden for the Kent & East Sussex
Railway. On arrival to the station, we enjoy a
warming hot soup with a roll inside, before
heading out onto the platform to enjoy Carol
singing along with a warm cup of mulled wine.
After which we board the train, for a return
journey in a First-Class open plan carriage.
During the journey we enjoy a mince pie and
a soft drink, before arriving back at Tenterden
station.
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Day 3: Scotney Castle and Hever Castle
After breakfast we head into the Kent
countryside for a visit to Scotney castle. Scotney
Castle is made up of two properties. A Victorian
Mansion, and the ruins of a medieval Castle,
surrounded by a moat. Explore the Victorian
Christmas inside the house, where the ground
floor is dressed with fragrant trees and twinkling
candles. Stroll through the grounds to admire
the views of the Moated Castle ruins. After a
leisurely visit to Scotney Castle, we continue
onto Hever Castle, a romantic 13th Century
moated castle, and childhood home of Anne
Boleyn. During the festive period Hever Castle
is adorned with trees and lights, inside and
out, this year’s Christmas theme is the story of
Pinocchio and will be incorporated around the
grounds. As dusk falls, watch as the castle and
trees are glowing with decorated lights.
Day 4: Home
After a leisurely breakfast, it is time for you to
check-out and make your way home.
DATES & PRICES
Tour code: REUHKX04
9 December 2021 .................................................£525
Single room supplement .............................£105
All prices shown are per person
Insurance & deposits – call for details
HOTEL CHECK-IN TIMES
Make your own way to and from hotel
Check in from 15.00
Check out 10.00
YOUR HOTEL
Deans Place Country Hotel & Restaurant
The four-star Deans Place Country Hotel &
Restaurant is set on the banks of the
Cuckmere River at the foot of the South
Downs National Park. Set in four acres of
fabulous gardens, the hotel has just 36
bedrooms, free WIFI, a public bar, guest
lounges plus a locally renowned, award
winning dining room. Bedrooms are
comfortably furnished and have flat screen TV
and tea & coffee making facilities. Car parking
is complimentary at the hotel and the nearest
railway station is Berwick which is around a
10-minute ride in a taxi. Please note there is no
lift at the hotel.
Penshurst Place
Scotney Castle
Deans Place Country Hotel
6 To book call us on 01858 438336 or visit www.arenarailholidays.com
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