Rural Concierge

09/06/2024

Yesterday turned out nice again as we enjoyed a wonderful day out at WWT Slimbridge, with the added bonus tour of Sir Peter Scott's home.

A big THANK YOU to the wonderful volunteers Peter and Steve who provided a very informative tour (3 x tour, due to our group size).

Many requested another visit in the winter, so we will add it to our next newsletter.

06/06/2024

The Herefordshire Federation of Women's Institutes enjoyed their National Conference at the Royal Albert Hall in London yesterday.

We spent 2 days in London this week, visiting Portobello Market, Holland Park Gardens, and the Design Museum with the conference on the 2nd day.

A joy and honour to work with! Where are we off to next year HFWI?

Royal Albert Hall - HFWI have arrived!

11/05/2024

With the recent announcement of a new Christmas episode of Gavin and Stacey, what better time to visit the filming locations at Barry Island as well as enjoy a bit of candy floss, fish and chips, ice cream and amusement arcades!

That aside, the beach is lovely and their RNLI is a visitor centre as well as a shop, is well worth a visit.
Saturday 18th May
Timings: Leave Leominster 9:00am., Hereford at 9:30am., Ross on Wye 10:00. We
will depart and travel back to Ross at 5:30pm, Hereford at 6:00pm and then
Leominster at 6:30pm.
Costs: Including travel costs £29.00 per person
https://www.rural-concierge.co.uk/trips11f1/barry

To book either call 01432 370514 or email [email protected]

19/04/2024

HOLIDAY - Gardens and Views of London for 4 days on Sunday 12th May.
We still have single rooms available as well as twin and doubles. Please call 01432 370514 or email [email protected] for more information and to book.

Visits to: Battersea Lift • Savill Garden • River Thames Boat trip National Trust Osterley Park & House
https://www.rural-concierge.co.uk/trips11f1/lonviews

17/02/2024

Please contact Leominster in Bloom direct if you are interested in this trip to Normandy.

16/02/2024

Thank you Llysdinam Gardens! We have had a wonderful day today.
Snowdrops and Cake were a delight and we NEARLY took Pumpkin the cat home too.

12/02/2024

We still have tickets available on Wednesday 6th March for this interesting new play exploring the working relationship of composers Benjamin Britten and Imogen Holst.

Pick-ups for the matinee performance are from Leominster, Hereford and Ross on Wye.
Being dropped off close to the Theatre in Stratford, we will have time for lunch before the performance.
For more information go to https://www.rural-concierge.co.uk/trips11f1/imo

12/02/2024

02/01/2024

We still have places available on Friday 16th February for Llandrindod Wells & Snowdrops at Llysdinam Gardens, nr Newbridge on Wye.

We head to Llandrindod Wells, to explore and stop for lunch, after which we will visit the historic Llysdinam Gardens for a guided tour, taking in the snowdrops and the history of the estate.

Evolving from the 1850’s with a walled kitchen garden and beautifully planted grounds surrounding Llysdinam Hall, it has been in continuous use by the same family for 150 years The gardens are now run by the Llysdinam Trust who are working to maintain its historical importance whilst developing it further as a garden.

We have arranged tea/coffee and cake before heading home.

With pick ups from Ross on Wye, Hereford Leominster and Kington.

Visit our website for more details....
We promise the Snowdrops will be much happier to see you than these are!

02/01/2024

Happy New Year!
HANDS UP - who wants to go on a coach holiday or day trip this year?
We have been making the most of this awful weather by staying in and organising some exciting new trips.
Take a look at our website (link below) for ideas and contact us on 01432 370514 or email [email protected]
www.rural-concierge.co.uk/about

21/12/2023

As we head closer to the end of a great year of Rural Concierge adventures, we want to say a massive THANK YOU to all of our lovely customers/friends/family who have supported us this year.

We enjoyed our final trip of 2023 with a delicious Christmas lunch and tour at Stokesay Court on Tuesday with a welcome from owner Caroline Magnus who explained about the house, especially when used as a filming location for Atonement in 2007.

We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Our first outing of 2024 is on 10th January, so we do to have to wait too long for a catch-up after Christmas.

Look forward to seeing you next year!
Love and best wishes
Liz x

13/12/2023

If you are looking for any last minute Christmas present ideas, we have Rural Concierge Gift Vouchers available for any amount. Please contact us - [email protected] or call 01432 370514

13/12/2023

We explored the Festival of Light at on Monday and what a spectacle it was!
The day started with a very impressive house tour, and then we followed the many trails to find the 1500 lanterns on display.
Before heading home, we visited Narnia and the Enchanted Christmas Tree show.
A fabulous day/evening, highly recommended!

12/12/2023

We explored the Festival of Light at Longleat yesterday, and what a spectacle it was!
The day started with a very impressive house tour and then we followed the many trails to find the 1500 lanterns on display.
Before heading home we visited Narnia and the Enchanted Christmas Tree show.
A fabulous day/evening, highly recommended!

05/12/2023

Today we visited the beautiful Cathedral city of Wells. Some of us enjoyed a guided tour of the Cathedral, a bit of Christmas shopping and a meal at the Crown where Hot Fuzz was filmed with Simon Pegg and Nick Frost.
We think the best gem of all was Vicars Close claimed to be the oldest purely residential street with original buildings surviving intact in Europe. Dating back to the 14th & 15th centuries.

19/11/2023

Wow! Christmas at Kew certainly put on a show for us this evening!

We even saw the John Lewis Christmas Advert Cactus.
Day one of our West London break done staying at the Holiday Inn London - Shepperton

Tomorrow, we head the Strawberry Hill House and the Poppy Factory.

19/11/2023

Wow! Christmas at Kew certainly put on a show for us this evening!

We even saw the John Lewis Christmas Advert Cactus.
Day one of our West London break done staying at the Holiday Inn London - Shepperton

Tomorrow we head the Strawberry Hill House and the Poppy Factory.

18/11/2023

When you welcome a superb photographer onto your coach trip to Chester.... this is what happens!

Thank you Just Jon Simpson. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
So glad you enjoyed your day.

29/10/2023

Well, what an absolutely fabulous day in London we had yesterday.
We visited Kensington Palace for the ‘Crown to Couture’ Fashion Exhibition with time to enjoy Kensington Gardens.

The exhibition was top notch with many ‘celebrities’ outfits on display, including Andrey Hepburn, Billie Piper, Emily Watson, Katy Perry, Beyonce and Lizzo (many others I really did not know!)
We then ended our visit in another exhibition ‘Victoria, A Royal Childhood’ marking 200 years of her birth.

19/10/2023

SIDMOUTH 4 DAYS: This week we have returned from our wonderful long weekend in Sidmouth and East Devon. Bedford Hotel, Sidmouth was a great central base. We were looked after very well and the food was delicious. We visited Bicton Park Botanical Gardens in Exmouth and took a boat trip around the Jurassic Coast. The volunteers in Sidmouth Museum opened especially for us, it was really interesting to find out about the history of the area. If you would like to join us on one of our upcoming holidays or day trips, please let us know. In the meanwhile do have a look at our website: www.rural-concierge.co.uk for more info. Pick up points: Leominster, Hereford, Ross.

08/10/2023

** STlLL TIME TO BOOK YOUR SEAT **
Explore London day-trip. Saturday 28 October 2023. Destination central London.
We will arrive in Kensington, near to the fascinating *'Crown to Couture' Exhibition at Kensington Palace. Or if you prefer to spend your day exploring London this is the perfect area of London to start.

*Optional “This brand-new fashion exhibition for 2023 is in Kensington Palace's State Apartments and Piggott Galleries, featuring over 200 items from ball gowns to court suits and handbags to jewellery.

Pick up points: Leominster, Hereford & Ross. See here for further information/booking: https://www.rural-concierge.co.uk/trips11f1/kensington

01/10/2023

Just in case you didnt know:
'The Benefits of Coach Travel'

Great Value. There are no hidden extras when travelling by coach – all travel, hotel accommodation and entrance tickets are generally included in the price.
Personal service. ...
Comfort. ...
Safety. ...
Environmentally friendly. ...
Relax and avoid the stress and hassle of driving or flying. ...
Local pick up points...
No parking worries...
Enjoy the view...
Any more you can think of?

Have a look at our website www.rural-concierge.co.uk

27/09/2023

'Titanic Belfast & Giant's Causeway'
6 day coach holiday. Sunday 25th August 2024. What an itinerary!
Find out more: https://www.rural-concierge.co.uk/trips11f1/belfast

26/09/2023

Q: Are Rural Concierge's holidays in UK only?
A: No - we have an exciting Swiss holiday coming up on July 1st 2024
'Swiss Alps & Bernina Express'
Have a look here......
https://www.rural-concierge.co.uk/trips11f1/holswiss

20/09/2023

Coach trip booked? For peace of mind, don't forget insurance cover. We work in partnership with Towergate Insurance to provide Coach Travel Insurance for your holiday or short break.
For more information see here:-
https://www.rural-concierge.co.uk/coach-travel-insurance

18/09/2023

Explore London day-trip. Saturday 28 October 2023. Destination central London.
We will arrive in Kensington, near to the fascinating *'Crown to Couture' Exhibition at Kensington Palace. Or if you prefer to spend your day exploring London this is the perfect area of London to start.

*Optional “This brand-new fashion exhibition for 2023 is in Kensington Palace's State Apartments and Piggott Galleries, featuring over 200 items from ball gowns to court suits and handbags to jewellery.

Pick up points: Leominster, Hereford & Ross. See here for further information/booking: https://www.rural-concierge.co.uk/trips11f1/kensington

14/09/2023

National Trust Shugborough Estate, Staffordshire:
We enjoyed a lovely day at Shugborough Hall. The weather was very kind to us, so we made the most of the time we had to explore the Mansion, Park Farm, Patrick Lichfield Apartments and the beautiful gardens.
Obviously we stopped for cake before heading home. (Sorry no cake pictures!) Very much recommended to visit.

Check out our day trips, short breaks & holidays www.rural-concierge.co.uk

14/09/2023

Like Frank Sinatra? You'll love this! Visit Birmingham REP Theatre to see 'Sinatra The Musical'. This production explores Frank’s life off stage and on, discover stories you didn't know, alongside songs you do know & love.
Pick up points: Leominster, Hereford, Ross
For more information/book tickets:
https://tinyurl.com/muph42tv