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Service Rating:Enchanting Escapes in the Borders
4* Peebles Hydro Hotel, Peebles: Royal Yatch Britannia, Edinburgh, Bowhill House & Garden, The Great Tapestry of Scotland & Peebles.
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Enchanting Escapes in the Borders
A beautiful early 20th Century hotel, surrounded by forest, Peebles Hydro offers us a comfortable traditional oasis for our stay. Features include genuine Scottish breakfasts, indoor pool, spectacular views and Peebles' very own gin distillery. Visit the 'floating palace' Royal Yacht Britannia and explore Edinburgh. Enjoy a guided tour of Bowhill House & Gardens, christened ‘Sweet Bowhill’ in Sir Walter Scott’s famous poem, ‘The Lay of the Last Minstrel’. Visit the Great Tapestry of Scotland and explore the picturesque town of Peebles. PEEBLES HYDRO HOTEL, PEEBLES **** Monday 13 September 2027 5 Days £855 per person sharing a twin/double room £320 single supplement (double/twin for sole occupancy) Home pick up/set down from £45 per person Front seat supplement £12.50 for the duration of the tour Price includes: All coach travel Porterage 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast The Royal Yacht Britannia Audio Tour, Bowhill House & Garden Tour with Lunch Admission to The Great Tapestry of ScotlandITINERARY
Day 1
We depart the local area and make our way north crossing the border and, arriving at the 4* Peebles Hydro Hotel with time to settle in before dinner.
|Day 2
Walk in the footsteps of royalty in a tour of the 'floating palace', The Royal Yacht Britannia. Serving the Royal Family for 44 years and travelling more than a million nautical miles, Britannia is one of the most famous ships in the world. The ship has been boarded by some of the world's most influential people including Sir Winston Churchill, Boris Yeltsin, Rajiv Gandhi and Nelson Mandela. Now a 5-star visitor attraction, your audio tour will walk you through the State Apartments, crew quarters, the gleaming engine room, the state Dining Room and the Sun Lounge. After our tour we have time to explore Edinburgh.
|Day 3
Today we escape to a hidden haven in the heart of the Scottish Borders, where 127,000 acres of winding glens and enchanting forests lead to the Buccleuch family's inspirational country home, gifted to them by King Robert the Bruce over 700 years ago.
Christened 'Sweet Bowhill' in Sir Walter Scott's famous poem, 'The Lay of the Last Minstrel', the majestic, enchanting and regal Bowhill House even hosted a visit from Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. Unveil a rich history full of art, treasures and ancient tales of the family on a private tour of the house and gardens before tucking into a buffet lunch in the Courtyard Gallery.
Day 4
This morning we visit the Great Tapestry of Scotland, an extraordinarily illustrated 420 million years of Scotland - 300 miles of wool, 50,000 hours of stitching, 1,000 stitchers and 160 panels displayed on 143 metres of linen. Take a journey along Europe's largest Tapestry with your costumed guide and discover the breadth of Scottish history and culture in the historic textile heartland of the Scottish Borders. With the representation of all Scottish people at the heart, talented stitchers created a masterpiece telling the stories of Scottish icons and events, the lives of ordinary people, along with vibrant displays of the country's magnificent natural landscapes. We return to the hotel for the afternoon at leisure in Peebles.
|Day 5
We depart the hotel, and with a stop on route, arrive home mid-afternoon.
|PICK-UP POINTS
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour. Please note some pick up points may not be served on all departure dates.
| NAME | PICK-UP TIME | RETURN TIME |
|---|---|---|
| Baldock Market Place S | TBA | TBA |
| Bishops Std Rail Station | TBA | TBA |
| Buntingford The Crown PH | TBA | TBA |
| CAMBRIDGE SERVICES A14 | TBA | TBA |
| Cambridge Trumpington P&R | TBA | TBA |
| Hitchin N St Marys Sq | TBA | TBA |
| Letchworth Station Rd N | TBA | TBA |
| Newport Stn Rd Bus Stop N | TBA | TBA |
| Royston Bus Station | TBA | TBA |
| Saffron Walden High St N | TBA | TBA |
| Stansted Mountfit Har N | TBA | TBA |
| Stevenage Bus Station L | TBA | TBA |
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