Cotswolds Capers - Blunsdon House Hotel

Cotswold Capers - Blunsdon House Hotel

 

The Blunsdon House Hotel, in Swindon is set in 30 acres of beautiful Wiltshire countryside, overlooking the Vale of Cricklade with views of the Cotswolds. 

 

You'll be surrounded by picture postcard villages and ancient landmarks - not to mention the excellent shopping facilities of the town itself.

 

With its great location, the Blunsdon House Hotel, is famously welcoming and has been owned and run by the Clifford family for over 50 years, who celebrated their Golden Jubilee in 2010. 

Take a walk along the Ridgeway, near Swindon and enjoy breathtaking views across the Marlborough Downs. In the fantastic surrounding countryside, you'll find huge images carved into hills (like the famous White Horse of Uffington) and monuments that pre-date recorded history at Avebury and Silbury Hill .

This hotel - plus all that surrounds it - is a real hidden gem.

 

Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an outdoor tennis court, a steam room, and a fitness center.

Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and a hair salon.

Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.

 

Berkeley Castle VIP Experience

Out of hours exclusive guided tour, Q&A Session, Tea/Coffee and cake ,plus Free time to explore

 

Taking a tour is the ideal way to experience Berkeley Castle, understand its role in British history and be introduced to the Berkeley family who have held this castle for nearly 900 years.

The Castle is one of the March Castles, built to keep out the Welsh. 

It has all the trappings to match: trip steps designed to make the enemy stumble during an assault, arrow slits, murder holes, enormous barred doors, slots where the portcullis once fell, and worn stones where sentries stood guard. 

It is also a fairytale Castle with its warm pink stone that glows in soft sunset light. Outside, the battlements drop some 60' to the Great Lawn below; but inside the Inner Courtyard, the building is on a human scale, with uneven battlements, small towers, doors and windows of every shape and size. 

 

Iford Manor Estate

Iford Manor Estate  - home to the Cartwright-Hignett family, with a rich history dating back to the Domesday Book.

Since 1965 we have worked as a family to restore, conserve and enhance this stunning valley, improving biodiversity and allowing others to enjoy its rich cultural heritage.

We are delighted to share the beauty and tranquillity of Iford with you.
You will find a peaceful, Grade 1 registered garden which is unlike any other with its romantic design and architecture, combining formality with nature and magnificent rural views across an unspoilt valley, whilst beautifully framed architectural gems and antiquities punctuate your visit throughout.

Set on the last hill of the Cotswolds, within the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, we hope that all who visit leave feeling relaxed and inspired.

 

Spectchley Park Gardens

Step into a botanical wonderland a timeless Victorian paradise spanning 30 acres.  With towering Corsican pines that inspired Edward Elgar, magnificent borders and a serene Horse Pool fringed by magnolias, surprises abound.  For over 400 years the family hae nurtured Spetchley, amassing a treasure trofe of rare plants from accross the globe.

 

Price includes:

All coach travel/ En-suite accommodation/Dinner, Bed & Breakfast/ Excursions