The Isle Of Man
Based at the CHESTERHOUSE HOTEL
DEPARTS MONDAY 10TH MAY
RETURNS FRIDAY 14TH MAY
5 Days from £481
Situated in the Irish Sea, all four home counties can be seen on a clear day from the Isle of Man. An island of contrast – charming villages and bustling towns, craggy mountains to sweeping dales, old crafts and horse drawn trams are all to be discovered. The Gulf Stream ensures the island enjoys an exceptionally mild climate.
For 2021 we are pleased to introduce the very comfortable CHESTERHOUSE HOTEL, ideally situated on the seafront in Douglas just a short walk from the shops, bars and restaurants. The Chesterhouse features a restaurant overlooking Douglas Bay a bar/lounge and entertainment on two evenings during our stay. All of the uniquely styled en suite bedrooms (shower only*) have tv, telephone and hospitality tray. Please note due to the original architectural features of the hotel it is less suitable for those requiring wheelchair, mobility assistance or street level access. There are 6 steps up to the hotel entrance and whilst a passenger lift serves all floors there are some steps along bedroom corridors. Unfortunately no ground floor rooms are available.
BRIEF ITINERARY
Monday 10th May
Departing Newark early morning, we utilise the motorway system to travel direct to Heysham where we board our lunchtime/early afternoon sailing to the Isle Of Man.
Tuesday 11th – Thursday 13th May
Scheduled excursions during our stay will include the following:
• Full day tour including calling at Port Erin (with its beautiful sandy beach set in an enclosed harbour) via the Calf of Man to the village of Cregneash - one of the last strongholds of the Manx language and customs which characterised the crofting way of life. We return via Castletown (with its’ wonderfully preserved Castle Rushen)
• Half day tour including Tynwald (seat of the Manx Parliament) and Peel (said to be the best example of a typical Manx town). We then return to Douglas for an afternoon at leisure.
• Full day north island tour incorporating Ramsay and a visit to Laxey (home of the famous Lady Isobella – the world’s largest working waterwheel.) Here we board the Manx Electric Railway for a ride to the summit of Snaefell – where at 2036 ft above sea level, on a clear day you can see England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales!
Friday 14th May
Departing our hotel after breakfast, we utilise an early morning ferry crossing back to the mainland, so home to Newark for approximately teatime.
B=Breakfast Included, D=Dinner Included
PRICE £481 per person sharing an en suite twin/double bedded room
SUPPLEMENTS
Single room (en suite) £60.00
Please see page 20 of our brochure for details of optional travel insurance
Pick ups over 10 miles radius of Newark
*Please see inside front cover of brochure for details of early booking discounts and pick-up supplements
PRICE INCLUDES
Travel Wright air conditioned executive specification coach throughout and excursions as mentioned in the tour itinerary.
4 nights dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the Chesterhouse Hotel
*All rooms have showers only; rooms with a bath have a sea view and are available (on request) at a supplement
Return ferry fares. Admission to Cregneash
Entertainment on two evenings.
Return train ride aboard the Manx Electric Railway up Mount Snaefell
NOT INCLUDED
Meals other than stated above or drinks with meals
Admission to other attractions (where applicable) eg Castle Rushen
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|
| APU/O | Briar Road, Ollerton | |
| Asda | Asda, Newark Road, North Hykeham | |
| Barbican | Barbican Hotel, Lincoln | |
| Bingham Market Place | Bingham Market Place | |
| Bingham Nottingham Road | Bingham Bus Stop oppo White Lion, Nottingham Road | |
| Gonerby | Recruiting Sergeant, Great Gonerby | |
| Grantham | Grantham Bus Station | |
| Holiday Feeder Averham | Averham Flash Layby | |
| Holiday Feeder Bingham | Bingham Layby | |
| Holiday Feeder Chatsworth | Chatsworth House | |
| Holiday Feeder Gonerby | Gonerby Services | |
| Holiday Feeder Long Benn | Long Bennington | |
| Holiday Feeder Ollerton | Ollerton Bus Lane | |
| Holiday Feeder Tuxford | Tuxford Sun Inn | |
| Ollerton Police Station | Ollerton Police Station | |
| TBA | TBA | |
| TW | Travel Wright Depot, Jessop Close, Newark |
