V2 - Jacada - Carolyn's Birthday Vacation

Day 1 - Thursday 20^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.

Overnight: London | The Soho Hotel
Room Type: Deluxe Terrace Room
Meals Included: None

Day 2 - Friday 21^st 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.  There is so much to see that you will be spoilt for choice and we will tailor this day to suit your interests – perhaps pop into one of the many museums and admire the incredible artwork and artefacts that are on display, or visit Shakespeare’s Globe and imagine what it must have been like performing the famous plays for the first time.

After a wonderful day exploring, your guide will drop you back at your hotel so you can enjoy the evening.

Overnight: London | The Soho Hotel
Room Type: Deluxe Terrace Room
Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 3 - Saturday 22^nd 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 - Sunday 23^rd 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 - Monday 24^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: Belvedere Suite
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 6 - Tuesday 25^th March - Racing and Horseriding

For your last morning in the UK, you will head out with your guide to explore the beautiful scenery of Hampshire.  Head south along the country lanes to visit the house of Jane Austin, who wrote the classics Pride and Prejudice and Sense and Sensibility .  See where the idea of Mr Darcey and the infamous Mrs Bennet came to life and follow in her footsteps throughout the house that she called home for the last 8 years of her life.

After a wonderful time exploring this unique part of English history, you can head to the picturesque town of Alton for a meander through the quaint streets – perhaps picking up a souvenir or two on the way as well as enjoying some lunch in one of the many local cafes.

This afternoon, your guide will drop you back at your hotel so you can 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.

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

Day 7 - Wednesday 26^th 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