Great Escapes in Britain

24/03/2023

10/09/2022

As the country goes into a period of mourning, I won’t be posting any offers or promotions. Instead I will share images of some of the beautiful locations the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh visited during their life together

03/08/2022

27/05/2022

🌟 ISLES OF SCILLY🌟

Act quick to avoid missing out on the beautiful Isles of Scilly this Summer, as the islands are virtually sold out for 2022!

4 nights from £725 per person

📆 22nd July, 26th July or 6th August 2022
🚢 Ferry from Penzance
✈️ Fly from Lands End for £80 per person supplement
🏨 3* St Mary's Hall
🍽 Bed & Breakfast

💰Book by 30th June with full payment
Prices are based on two adults sharing and subject to availability

Please email [email protected] for a personalised quotation

14/04/2022

⭐️⭐️ 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗟𝗗’𝗦 𝗠𝗢𝗦𝗧 𝗙𝗔𝗠𝗢𝗨𝗦 𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗡𝗜𝗦 𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗦𝗟𝗔𝗠 ⭐️⭐️

🎾𝐖𝐢𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐬 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤🎾
🍓𝘌𝘯𝘫𝘰𝘺 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘸𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘮 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢 𝘨𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘨𝘯𝘦 𝘢𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘴𝘰𝘢𝘬 𝘶𝘱 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘲𝘶𝘦 𝘢𝘵𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘱𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥’𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘦𝘳 𝘎𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘚𝘭𝘢𝘮 𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘯𝘪𝘴 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘮𝘱𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱𝘴.🥂

🥂𝟐 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬
7th July 2022 - £249pp
8th July 2022 - £199pp
9th July 2022- £199pp

🍓𝟑 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬
7th July 2022 - Sold Out
8th July 2022 - £269pp
9th July 2022 - £269pp

🎾An exciting full day at Wimbledon
🎾Access to the surrounding grounds, outside courts and the lively Henman Hill
🎾Opportunities to immerse yourself in the energy of the crowds, spot tennis players, celebrities and well-known TV personalities
🎾The chance to watch the tennis stars of tomorrow and yesteryear compete

▪️One or two nights bed and continental breakfast accommodation at a three-star hotel
▪️A reserved best available seat on No. 1 Court
▪️Return hotel-to-Wimbledon coach transfers

Please get in touch for further information: [email protected]

All images ©AELTC 2018

28/03/2022

Have you downloaded the MyTC App?

Have all you quotes, trips, travel documents, flight updates etc kept safe in one place

You can even use it to make interest free installments towards your future travel!

Download the App today!!

For further information, please email or message me: helen.wheatley@ travel counsellors.com

08/03/2022

🇯🇪 Sail away to Jersey and check out this Half Board special 🌊

7 nights from £575 per person
🌟Saturday arrivals only on this offer
📆 7th & 14th May 2022 from £575 per person
📆 21st May 2023 from £599 per person
📆 28th May - 24th June from £725 per person
⛴ Sail from Poole with a standard size car
🏨 3* Merton Hotel
🍽 Half Board

The Merton is just a 15 minute walk from the centre of St Helier, with Howard Davis Park a short stroll away. The hotel is packed with entertainment day and night along with an enviable array of recreational facilities for all ages to enjoy. Within the beautiful gardens there are designated play areas along with quiet areas to sit and relax with a good book or refreshing drink. The Aquadome is a subtropical paradise featuring an indoor fun pool, complete with water slides, lazy river and cascade fountains, and at the outdoor pool you’ll find ample loungers for lazing. The choice of restaurants, cafes and bars ensure there’s something to suit all tastes, while each night in the Starlight Room you can enjoy fantastic tribute nights, the glitz and glamour of variety acts, stand-up comedy, magic and much more.

💰book by 31st March with £100 per person deposit

Prices are based on two adults sharing and subject to availability

Please email [email protected] for a personalised quotation

02/02/2022

𝗔𝗻 𝘂𝗻𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲, 𝗮𝗹𝗹-𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 #𝗰𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘁 #𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱 #𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗶𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁!

* Spring retreat 25th – 27th March 2022
* Summer retreat 26th – 28th August 2022
* Christmas retreat 25th – 27th November 2022

🧶 Relax in the pools, whirlpool bath or even book a
🧶 Two nights accommodation, full board, coffees & teas
🧶 All yarns, patterns, and workshop
🧶 Guest speakers &
🧶 Expert always on hand
🧶 The retreats are suitable for of crochet, so you don’t have to be an expert to join

From £445 pp ( no single supplement) - 2 nights/ 3 days in Cheshire

Get in touch for more information: [email protected]

23/01/2022

N E W & something a little bit different... up for it? 😏

Get your glamping on boys 'n girls, you'll need to head to Wales to stay in these wonderful abodes. 🙌

With sea views across the stunning Pembrokeshire coastline you can escape the hustle and bustle of daily life and get out in the great outdoors in your own luxury yurt or shepherd’s hut.

This delightful part of the world has loads to offer and Tenby is just a short drive away. This is home to spectacular Blue Flag beaches, a picturesque harbour, and an exciting range of pubs and restaurants to choose from (you'll be in your element!) 😜

You can then head back for a snuggle together in front of your log burner or in your bubbling hot tub (certain units only). 🥰

Get in touch for more information: [email protected]

18/01/2022

🎭 THE ULTIMATE LONDON THEATRE BREAK 🎭

Immerse yourself in the bright lights of the capital with a three-night Theatre Break.

𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆– Choose from a selection of critically acclaimed shows and enjoy a two-course pre-theatre meal at a chosen dining venue just a short distance from each theatre.

𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆- A morning to explore the capital at leisure. In the Afternoon, head to the Apollo theatre for a matinee performance of Wicked. Followed by a two-course post-show meal.

𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆- Round off your weekend in style with the London Eye Experience including fast track entry.

📆4 Feb | 11 Feb | 18 Feb | 25 Feb | 4 Mar | 11 Mar
18 Mar | 25 Mar 2022 - £419pp

Choose from the following Friday evening shows:
✔️Matilda
✔️The Drifter Girls
✔️Come From Away
✔️The Woman in Black
✔️The Phantom of the Opera - £30pp supplement
✔️Get up, Stand Up - £30pp supplement
✔️The Tina Turner Musical - £30pp supplement
✔️Mary Poppins - £30pp supplement
✔️Back to the Future - £30pp supplement

Subject to availability, based 2 adults sharing.

Get in touch for more information: [email protected]

18/01/2022

🔥 HOSPITALITY AT SILVERSTONE
🏎 F1 NOW ON SALE 🏎

🏎Formula 1 British Grand Prix takes place 1-3 July 2022🏎

🏎LIMITED AVAILABILITY🏎

💥 TRACKSIDE Hospitality
Enhance your F1® experience at Trackside - the hospitality with a festival style atmosphere. Enjoy the action in a casual hospitality environment with a trendy street-food menu and popular beverage selection, great views of the renowned Copse corner and a giant video screen. To complete the authentic race day experience, guests will have access to Inner Track areas as well as the full range of Outer Track entertainment options.

YOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES:
📌 Ticket including inner track access
📌 Trackside views of Copse corner and Super Screen viewing
📌 A family-friendly and relaxed viewing experience
📌 Complimentary artisanal street-food and pop-up food stalls
📌 Vibrant bar area with beer, wine and soft drinks through the day
📌 Personal Silverstone radio
📌 Reserved hospitality parking

💫 FRIDAY £395 each
💫 SATURDAY £495 each
💫 SUNDAY £895 each
💫 2 DAYS (SAT & SUN) £1,295 each
💫 3 DAYS (FRI – SUN) £1,595 each

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💥 LEGENDS CLUB
Located next to the prestigious British Racing Drivers’ Club, Brooklands is synonymous with some of the best moments in motor racing and offers one of the most thrilling views of the track as the cars come out of the DRS Zone and negotiate the legendary Brooklands and Luffield corners. Offering a superb selection of fine British fare, guests can soak up all the on-track action from our relaxed Club environment.

YOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES:
📌 Ticket and inner track access
📌 Superb vantage point at Brooklands
📌 Classic British breakfast, hearty lunch and afternoon tea menu
📌 Beer, wines, and soft drinks
📌 Prosecco (Sat), Champagne (Sun)
📌 Private tables on request for 8 or more
📌 Cash bar available: premium spirits and Champagne
📌 Super Screen viewing
📌 Personal Silverstone radio
📌 Reserved hospitality parking

💫 FRIDAY £495 each
💫 SATURDAY £895 each
💫 SUNDAY £1,895 each
💫 2 DAYS (SAT & SUN) £2,595 each

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💥 IGNITION CLUB
The Ignition Club is the location of choice for racing enthusiasts who know their F1®. With incredible views of six of Silverstone’s famous corners from the grandstand, terrific entertainment, and an extended terrace for the ultimate vantage point, this is where the most passionate fans will feel right at home. Enjoy an extensive daily menu including fine cuisine and a premium bar service. On race day our knowledgeable compère and a range of guest speakers will guide you through every
twist and turn of the track, providing insight on team tactics, standings and racing history.

YOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES:
📌 Exceptional views from an extended outdoor terrace
📌 Ignition Club grandstand overlooking six racing corners
📌 An all-day celebration of fine cuisines
📌 Premium bar service and free-flowing Champagne
📌 Inner track ticket
📌 Interactive motorsport and vehicle displays
📌 Live entertainment and guest speaker’s
📌 Super Screen viewing
📌 Private tables on request for 8 or more
📌 Reserved hospitality parking
📌 Exclusive merchandise shop

💫 FRIDAY £525 each
💫 SATURDAY £975 each
💫 SUNDAY £2,195 each

💫 2 DAYS (SAT & SUN) £2,995 each
💫 3 DAYS (FRI – SUN) £3,295 each

⛔️ Tickets are non refundable ⛔️

Get in touch for more information: [email protected]

16/01/2022

This is high on my bucket list!

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Royal Edinburgh Tattoo Experience 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Visit Scotland's capital and experience the spectacle that is The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo - celebrating the power of connection in 2022!

Choose from hotel arrivals on Monday, Wednesday and Friday Arrivals in August 2022 for 2 nights with your tickets for The Tattoo on your second day, subject to availability.

Enjoy a night of music, dancing and military precision as you watch the impressive and world-renowned Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo come to life. This unique display returns for its annual run in 2022 at the stunning Edinburgh Castle Esplanade and promises a night you will never forget. Your break also includes a two night stay at the 4 star Holiday Inn Edinburgh, based next to Edinburgh Zoo and approx. 20 minutes' drive from Edinburgh Castle Esplanade.

Your great little break includes:

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 2 Nights
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Staying at the Holiday Inn Edinburgh
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Full Scottish breakfast both mornings
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Two tickets to The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2022 (Band B tickets)

* 2 nights from £247.50 per person

Get in touch for more information: [email protected]

10/01/2022

Take your seat at the world’s most famous tennis major as you enjoy a day at Wimbledon over summer. On this great value break, you’ll enjoy all the action as No.1 court’s retractable roof means that bad weather won’t impede the fun. With such enviable seats, you’ll have the opportunity to catch the tennis stars of tomorrow and yesteryear compete.
• Spend the night in a comfortable hotel with return transfers to the championships for you to take your reserved seat at No.1 court.

• Immerse yourself in the energy of the crowds and enjoy the quintessential Wimbledon treat of strawberries and cream or even a glass of Pimms.

• You’ll have the services of a friendly tour manager to help make your check in as seamless as possible.

• Wake up to a continental breakfast to set you up for your day of sporting action.

What's included:

• 1 night’s accommodation at a three-star hotel

• Double Room; Bed and breakfast

• Check in 09/07/22

• A reserved seat at No.1 Court

Terms and Conditions:

Subject to availability. Please get in touch for further details. Price based on 2 people sharing.

1 night from £199 per person

10/01/2022

❤️❤️ Enjoy a fun romantic getaway.
Experience beautiful walks and cycle routes and visit the nearby town with lively pubs and restaurants to get a feel of the local atmosphere

𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗮! - 𝟭𝟭 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮 𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝟮 𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 £𝟰𝟰𝟵 & 𝗛𝗢𝗧 𝗧𝗨𝗕!
(and good February availability!)

💌 Finally, the hot tub! The Duckling Log Cabin in Somerset, has its own private hot tub right outside the door. The cabin includes underfloor heating throughout

Please get in touch for further information: [email protected]

09/01/2022

Stunning Salcombe!

Designed by local, award-winning architects, this luxurious property sleeps eight. Situated in a peaceful location, enjoy a 10-minute walk down to unspoilt North Sands beach one way or into picturesque Salcombe the other way, to explore the pretty waterfront and the shops, restaurants and art galleries of this popular sailing town.

* sleeps 8 in 4 bedrooms
* Wifi available
* TV, Blue-ray player, Sky, Sonos music system with Spotify
* Snug/gaming room, xbox360, Nintendo Wii, Sonos sound bar and full sky HD package
* Parking for up to 3 cars on private drive and in the garage
* First floor decked terrace, stone terrace with table chair and sun loungers
* Firemagic Barbecue
* Bed linen and towels supplied

Please get in touch for further information: [email protected]

09/01/2022

Looking for a stunning house, big enough for a holiday with family or friends?

Take a look at this beauty in Corfe Mullen, Dorset

* 5 bedrooms, sleeping 10
* swimming pool
* Cinema room
* 5 Smart TVs, Sky Q, Sky Sports, Sky Cinema and Kids channels, Apple TV, BT Sports, Netflix and other streaming services
* Sony 5:1 Surround Sound
* WiFi
* Garden with patio
* children's play area
* trampoline
* hot tub/SwimSpa
* barbecue and outdoor furniture

Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop 0.3 miles, pub 0.6 miles

Please note: Hot tub/Swimspa is quite large, children must always be supervised during use

Availability for 2022 including Easter.

Please get in touch for further information: [email protected]

07/01/2022

* 2 night stay at Downton Abbey *

⚜️ Highclere Castle with Champagne Afternoon Tea

⚜️Step back in time to discover Highclere Castle, where you can explore behind the scenes of Downton Abbey and enjoy a fascinating Egyptian Exhibition. Wander around the estate, including tranquil gardens and parkland, indulge in a Champagne afternoon tea and also enjoy two nights at the Regency Park Hotel in Berkshire.

Your Break includes:
⚜️ 2 Nights
⚜️ Staying at the 4* Exclusive Regency Park Hotel
⚜️ Full English breakfast
⚜️ Two course dinner on your first night
(worth £25.00 per person)
⚜️ Glass of wine with dinner
(worth £6.20 per person)
⚜️ Two tickets to Highclere

Castle’s Spring Opening 2022 – (includes Castle Tours, Egyptian Exhibition & Champagne Afternoon Tea - worth £65 per person)
⚜️ Late check-out of 12pm (worth £40.00)

⚜️ Limited offer - limited dates available:

* commencing: 12th, 13th, 19th or 20th April 2022, your tickets for entry to Highclere Castle on your second day only

From £229 per person, based on 2 people sharing.

⭐This break cannot be cancelled or amended.

For further information, please email: [email protected]

06/01/2022

🇬🇬 Guernsey by Sea 🌊

4 nights from £525 per person
📆 1st May - 30th June 2022 (Friday Arrivals)
⛴ Sail from Poole with a standard size car
🏨 4* Bella Luce
🍽 Bed & Breakfast
The Bella Luce is a family run hotel with oodles of character and cosy intimate spaces. Set in a historic Norman manor house just a stones throw from Guernsey’s stunning coastline, the Bella is the perfect setting to get away from it all and enjoy a taste of Guernsey. Offering simple, fresh, mouth watering, gastro dining in a pretty courtyard garden or around
one of the many log fires in the restaurant. They take great pride in being the only hotel in the British Isles with an in-house distillery, producing multi award wining gin and rum. You really won’t find a better gin and tonic on the island! We like to think of the Bella as delivering buckets full of charm and a place you can kickback and unwind.

💰book by 31st March with £100 per person deposit

Prices are based on two adults sharing and subject to availability

Please email [email protected] for a quotation

27/09/2021

Are you looking for the perfect location to celebrate New Year?

Stunning 5 bedroom house in Praa Sands, Cornwall, sleeping 10!

Situated on the waterfront of Praa Sands in delightful Cornwall is Sandbanks, a contemporary-styled holiday home boasting wonderful sea views and a bubbling hot tub.

Stepping into your home away from home for the trip, a spacious open-plan living area boasts a bright and airy social hub for your group and is home to a kitchen, dining area and sitting room

Climbing the stairs to the first floor, floor-to-ceiling windows allow an abundance of light into the additional sitting room

Back on the ground floor you can take advantage of one of two ground-floor king-size bedrooms, ideal for a multigenerational family since both bedrooms offer en-suite shower rooms.

The first floor hosts two super-king-size bedrooms, plus on the second floor, there’s the master bedroom, a super-king-size with a fabulous en-suite.

You will also benefit from a bathroom and a ground-floor shower room

Spend time in the garden which hosts a fantastic hot tub, ideal for an idyllic soak with the sea lapping at the shores just a stone's throw away.

If you don't fancy cooking one evening, head out to the nearby Sandbar restaurant for a delicious meal with a Mediterranean twist overlooking the magnificent coast

Thrill-seeking members of your group will love a day at the nearby Flambard's Theme Park where you can get your adrenaline pumping on the rides and rollercoasters.

Her in touch for further information: [email protected]

21/09/2021

CHRISTMAS IN OXFORD FOR THE SOLO TRAVELLER

5 days from £817

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
🎄 A welcome drink and get-together
🎄 Four nights in picturesque Oxford
🎄 Discover the beautiful Cotswolds on a full-day tour
🎄Traditional festivities including a welcome cocktail, a Christmas quiz, carol-singing and games
🎄 A half-day Oxford city tour

WHAT DOES THIS PRICE INCLUDE?
⭐️ Four nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the four-star Jurys Inn Hotel, Oxford
⭐️A four-course Christmas lunch, including wine
⭐️ Coach travel throughout
⭐️ Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

23rd December 2021

To book: email [email protected]

04/09/2021

Treat yourself to a break in the Lake District and a hearty Cumbrian welcome at the award-winning Castle Green Hotel on the outskirts of the charming market town of Kendal, in a plum location for some of the top attractions this iconic region has to offer.

Get in touch for further information: [email protected]

31/08/2021

🛥Planning a boating holiday in 2022?

🛥NEW boats have been added for 2022. Start planning a week away on the water NOW, Norfolk is where it is at and these floating hideaways are oozing luxury and elegance!

Get in touch for further information: [email protected]

25/08/2021

If you go down to the woods in Herefordshire……..

Some availability in September & October in Herefordshire if anyone is looking for a little break with a hot tub!

Mrs Higgs Woodland Retreat with Hot Tub

Sleeps 4

21 Sep 3 nights £735
27 Sep 3 nights £735 or 4 nights £980

4th October 3 nights £735 or 4 nights £980
WEEKEND 8th October 3 nights £735
18 October 3nights £735 or 4 nights £980

Or The General’s Hideout Retreat with Hot Tub

Sleeps 4 – great for kids!

WEEKENDS 24 Sep, 1, 15 Oct 3 nights £615

HALF TERM 26 Oct 5 nights £1,025

Other durations and dates available

Get in touch for further information: [email protected]