Of course, England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are different – as different as pasties, haggis, colcannon and Welsh cakes. As for landscapes, contrast the Scottish Highlands and islands with the Welsh valleys and dramatic coastline. Natural wonders? How about the extraordinary Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland (that’s Game of Thrones country). And England’s variety astonishes visitors, from the romantic Lake District and Cornwall to castles, stately homes and elegant gardens. Follow in the footsteps of Shakespeare and Harry Potter; visit the free, world-class museums and galleries in cities, such as London, Manchester, Liverpool, Oxford and Bath, Glasgow and Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast.
TIP: Herefordshire’s Golden Valley looks ‘forever England’. Stroll round picture-postcard villages, such as Peterchurch, Vowchurch and Turnastone. At the 800-year-old Pandy Inn in Dorstone, relax over pints of proper cider produced by Gwatkin’s, just down the valley in Abbey Dore.
From 2 nights and 3 days self catering plus 4 rides each
Butler Country:South East Ireland from CICERONI Travel;
Marvellous week spent exploring this magical part of Ireland.
Visit based in the historic Mount Juliet House, former seat of the Earls of Carrick.
Unique opportunity to learn more about Ireland’s history.
Wonderful selection of private houses, many not open to the public.
McKinlay Kidd's "Journey Through the Western Isles " is ideal for those who want a relaxing self-drive tour of these truly captivating Scottish islands, taking you from Barra in the south through the Uists, to Harris, Lewis and finishing on Skye. Available as ferry-based holiday, or as fly-drive from Glasgow, with one way car hire on the islands.
The famous novel by Robert Louis Stevenson, Treasure Island, is perhaps the classic children's adventure story. What a lot of people don't know is that it was written in the Cairngorms National Park in 1881! With this in mind, we've designed this spectacular new family adventure holiday.
A self-guided hike from the Cathedral city of Exeter, down to maritime Dartmouth, taking in the Teign Gorge, Chagford, Widecombe-in-the-Moor, infamous Dartmoor itself, the River Dart, Dartington Hall and Totnes.
Go Slow... in Alderney from Naturetrek: Go Slow Wildlife Holidays is an exhilarating holiday in Alderney (United Kingdom). Available from 14 Sep 2017 to 21 Feb 2020 this 7 day trip costs from £995, which includes flights.
The Orkneys have been inhabited for over 8,000 years and contain some of the oldest and best-preserved Neolithic sites in Europe. Daily walks in inspiring coastal scenery complement the historical content of this tour. During our week’s stay on the Mainland, we visit 4 other islands, some by road, using causeways, others by short ferry crossings.
Push yourself with a tough but rewarding cycle from London to Nice. Enjoy the beautiful views of Provence lavender fields, lakeside Geneva, and the towering peaks of the Alps.
Our 9-day walking tour in Cornwall, running 19 - 27 April 2020, takes in the new Tate St. Ives exhibition, exploring the history of Modern Art in St. Ives; guided tours of four special Cornish gardens and walks on the South West Coast Path, developed by coastguards for patrolling against the threat of smugglers and today marked as a walking trail.
A leisurely fortnight touring the Highlands and (some) islands, largely by train.
