
- Day 1 Oxford & Blenheim Palace
- Day 2 The Cotswolds and Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon
- Day 3 The City of York
- Day 4 The Yorkshire Dales & Moors and Castle Howard
- Day 5 Windermere and the English Lake District
- Day 6 Heritage of the Lakes and Hadrians Wall
- Day 7 The Beatles Liverpool and Historic Chester
- Day 8 Shrewsbury and The Ironbridge Gorge
- Day 9 The City of Bath
- Day 10 Bath City, Stonehenge and Windsor
- Day 11 Return Home
*Journey times and distances are estimates and are based on the direct route between the start location and end location for each day of the itinerary, where applicable. They do not include detours or stops for sightseeing.
What's included
- 10 nights accommodation in minimum 4* Castle or Manor House style hotels (suggested accommodations listed below).
- Full cooked English breakfast each morning.
- 11 days car rental (automatic transmission) inclusive of all mandatory taxes, insurances and charges.
- English Heritage Pass (9 Consecutive Days) offering admission to 100 historic attractions and castles across England including Stonehenge & Hadrian’s Wall.
- Shipment of your personal travel document and information pack containing all travel vouchers/tickets, printed copy of your itinerary, overview driving map and our own travel information and tips.
- Toll-free calls (from USA and Canada) to your Britain vacation specialist whilst planning your trip.
- Expert assistance during the planning of your trip and local out-of-hours number for use during travel.
Suggested accommodations
- Billesley Manor Hotel, near Stratford-upon-Avon x 2 nights
- Hazlewood Castle, Yorkshire x 2 nights
- Augill Castle, Lake District x 2 nights
- Inglewood Manor, near Chester x 1 night
- Thornbury Castle, near Bristol OR The Bird Hotel, Bath x 2 nights
- Beaumont Estate, near Windsor x 1 night
All accommodations are subject to availability for requested dates however adeo Travel will offer a comparable alternative if/when the above are unavailable.
As our self-drive tours are fully customizable we can tailor the suggested accommodations for your particular quotation based on your preferences, budget etc. Read more about the accommodation we offer by clicking here. All accommodations are subject to availability for requested dates however adeo Travel will offer a comparable alternative if/when the above are unavailable.
Optional extras
- Add two or three nights in London before or after your Castles and Manors Tour.
- Take tickets for an open-top bus tour of York, Chester or Bath.
- Add dinner at one or more of your accommodations.
Customize this tour!
- Add extra nights to visit the beautiful South West of England after having visited Bath.
- Add extra nights in any location to further explore the area.
- Have your very own private driver-guide chauffeur your tour.
- Combine this tour with our Castles and Manors of Scotland and/or Wales Tours.
Exclusions
- Trip Insurance – we ask that our guests purchase suitable cover in case planned travel is affected or disrupted due to unforeseen circumstances. More information on the benefits of trip insurance can be found here.
- Flights – adeo Travel do not book air travel but are happy to offer advice on where to seek competitive airfare.
- Meals and/or sightseeing other than that outlined above.
Departure Dates 2023/2024
This self-guided tour is customizable and can be taken at any time throughout the year and starting and ending on any day of the week - simply let us know your preferred dates of travel!
Pricing 2023/2024
From GBP £2,245 per person (based on two people travelling).
Representative pricing above based on travel in shoulder-season travel (April/October) with two people sharing a twin or double room, staying in sample accommodations as listed and sharing a compact automatic vehicle. For a direct quote for your preferred dates of travel please contact us.
Single supplements apply for single occupancy rooms, please ask for a quotation for details.
Pricing Notes
- Above pricing is an estimated "from" price based on shoulder-season travel (April/October). As this tour can be taken at any time pricing will vary dependent on departure day, date of travel, selected accommodations etc.
- Above pricing is based on suggested accommodations listed however please note that we can tailor your specific quote to accommodate your budget and preferences.
- Prices are per person based on two people sharing a twin/double room and one vehicle.
- Prices are for land only travel and do not include flights.
- Prices are in USD$ currency, for approximate amounts in other currencies please contact us.