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Home 9 Holidays 9 Wells Bristol & the Delights of Dorset

Wells Bristol & the Delights of Dorset

Discover Dorset, a land of epic coastline, rolling hills, and timeless charm

5 Days 16 - 20 August 2027

  • BRISTOL
  • BRISTOL HARBOUR CRUISE
  • WELLS
  • SHERBOURNE
  • SHAFTESBURY

SWAN HOTEL WELLS
The Swan Hotel is centrally located in the Somerset city of Wells directly opposite the cathedral.  A historic hotel with some parts dating back to 1422.  Over the years the hotel has been sympathetically refurbished and extended, offering modern amenities in a beautiful setting.  All bedrooms are furnished in an elegant, traditional style and are equipped with a TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities.  Owing to the historic nature of the building, there is no lift.  There is an outside terrace that offers unrestricted panoramic views over Cathedral Green and Wells Cathedral.  There are some ground floor rooms.

MONDAY  Depart from your home area travelling to Somerset and arrive late afternoon at the hotel.

TUESDAY  We make our way into Bristol city centre and Harbourside.  This once run-down docks area is now transformed into a world-class venue with many attractions, including the S.S. Great Britain, finally restored to her former Victorian splendor.  Here we enjoy a cruise around the fascinating harbour and have time for lunch.   The afternoon is free for you to explore the city and enjoy some retail therapy.

WEDNESDAY  A free day at leisure to explore our base of Wells.  Perhaps visit the historic cathedral opposite our hotel famous for being one of the first Gothic-styled cathedrals in Britain and home to a large collection of stained glass.  Take a stroll down Vicars Close, believed to be England’s only complete Medieval Street left intact.  There is also the Bishop Palace and Gardens, home to the bishops of Bath and Wells for over 800 years.  

THURSDAY  Our day begins with a drive to Sherbourne.   Without doubt one of England’s most beautiful towns, it has an abundance of medieval buildings, a superb Abbey, Alms-house and two castles to explore.  From here we make for Shaftesbury, an ancient hilltop town famous as the home to cobbled Gold Hill, featured in the Hovis adverts.

FRIDAY  After breakfast, we leave and begin our journey home.

PRICE PER PERSON                                            £760

 SINGLE SUPPLEMENT                                         £160  6 AVAILABLE

PRICE INCLUDES   Pick up from local area or car parking on our premises (Please state when booking as this is less time on the coach).  Executive air-conditioned coach travel with toilet.  Half board accommodation.  Bristol Harbour Cruise.