Jacada - Carolyn's Birthday Vacation

Day 1 - Sunday 16^th March - Welcome to England

On arrival at the airport you will be met by a private driver who will transfer you to your city centre hotel. Your hotel room will be ready on arrival so you can freshen up and perhaps have a rest before setting out to explore the city.

Tonight, you will head to the bright lights of the West End to immerse yourselves in the magic and wonder of one of the many amazing theatrical experiences that are on offer.  Choose from a uplifting musical, a tense murder mystery or a comedy act – the choice is yours!  Your private driver will take you to and from the theatre allowing you to sit back and enjoy the experience.

Overnight: London | The Soho Hotel
Room Type: Luxury Junior Suite
Meals Included: None

Day 2 - Monday 17^th March - Exploring London

Your local city guide will meet you in your hotel lobby this morning and you will set off to explore the sights and sounds of this vibrant city.  From the imposing facade of Westminster Abbey to the gory stories of the Tower of London, let your guide take you to some of the iconic sites as well as getting you off the beaten path to places only known to the locals.

After a day of exploring the city you will board the famous London Eye to see the skyline from a different perspective.  Head up into the skies in your own private pod while your guide points out places you have visited today as well as other iconic landmarks of the capital city.  Your guide will take you back to your hotel at the end of the day where you are then free to head out to enjoy dinner in the capital.

Overnight: London | The Soho Hotel
Room Type: Luxury Junior Suite
Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 3 - Tuesday 18^th March - To the Cotswolds

It is time to head out of the city this morning and the next part of your adventure.  Your private driver will collect you from your hotel and take you to Blenheim Palace – one of England’s largest country houses.  Here you will meet your expert guide who will also be your driver and who will be with you for the rest of your trip.  Enjoy a tour of the house and gardens as well as chatting about the next few days with your guide over a cup of coffee.

Once you are ready, you will head off to start exploring the pretty villages and cute towns of the Cotswolds from the Slaughters to Bourton-on-the-Water, there are so many little places to stop off and explore that you will be spoilt for choice.  Your guide will make sure that the whole day is tailored to suit you – including a wee stop off perhaps Daylesford which Jeremy Clarkson has visited on many occasions!

Your accommodation this evening is a charming restaurant with rooms so you can sit back and relax after a long day and enjoy some delicious food made from local produce.

Overnight: Southrop Manor Estate | Thyme
Room Type: Exquisite Room
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 4 - Wednesday 19^th March - Carolyn's Birthday!

Enjoy a leisurely morning celebrating Carolyn’s birthday with a delicious breakfast perhaps with a wee glass of Bucks Fizz as a treat!  When you are ready, another day of exploring awaits.  Today you’ll head to Diddly Squat Farm Shop to perhaps buy some treats to sustain you for the rest of your vacation and enjoy some food from one of the catering vans behind the shop before taking some time to explore the nearby villages of Chipping Norton (you never know, you may see Jeremy or Kaleb on their tractors!)

Later on, should you wish, you can head over to Broadway which is known for it’s wonderful local shops and chocolate box houses in a charming village.  Here, you can take a walk up to Broadway Tower where you can see 5 counties all laid out before you before heading to Snowshill that boasts a wonderful model village in its grounds.

Before you return to your hotel tonight, you will stop off at The Farmer’s Dog – Clarkson’s newly refurbished pub in Burford – for a birthday meal.  Enjoy a pint of his own beer, a burger from his cows and the friendly banter of the locals.  A great experience for Diddly Squat fans and a great way to end your birthday.

Please note that this day is subject to the Farm Shop and pub being open – this will have to be confirmed nearer the time.

Overnight: Southrop Manor Estate | Thyme
Room Type: Exquisite Room
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 5 - Thursday 20^th March - To Hampshire

It is time to leave the Cotswolds today and head off to your final destination.  On your way to your final hotel you will stop off at Avebury Stone Circle where you will meet an expert guide who will take you round this mystic place and bring the place to life with stories of how they came to be and the myths and legends that surround them.  One of the greatest marvels of prehistoric Britain this is a fantastic way of getting under the skin of some of the England’s heritage.

After enjoying a late lunch at a local pub, you will then head off to the Four Seasons where you can unwind and relax for the next couple of days.

Overnight: Dogmersfield | Four Seasons Hampshire
Room Type: Four Seasons Suite
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 6 - Friday 21^st March - Racing and Horseriding

This morning you’ll both set off to enjoy some separate activities.  For Carolyn, you’ll mount your horse and head into the countryside for a wonderful hack with one of their expert riders – with the wind in your hair and the sound of birdsong to keep you company, your senses will be brought to life as you canter through the countryside.

For your husband, a thrilling morning awaits as your guide drives you to Thruxton Race Circuit – the fastest race track in the country.  Here you can choose from either a private lesson on the skid pan – feeling the G force pin you as you drag the cars through the hard turns – or racing some super cars such as a McLaren 570S or a Ferrari 458 Spider as well as a single seater on the racetrack.  The choice is yours depending on what you would rather do.

You’ll meet up again at the hotel in the afternoon where you can either head out to explore some of the area with your guide or simply relax for your last afternoon at the hotel and indulge in some spa treatments or perhaps a decadent afternoon tea to celebrate the end of this wonderful trip.

The driving experience is subject to availability which would be confirmed nearer the time when the track days are released.

Overnight: Dogmersfield | Four Seasons Hampshire
Room Type: Four Seasons Suite
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 7 - Saturday 22^nd March - Depart

A private transfer will collect you from your accommodation and take you to the airport to make your onward connections. Waving farewell for now but taking with you special memories and wonderful stories of your explorations.

Meals Included: Breakfast