England > UK’s Finest Country Side – 5 Country Tour

14 Days on one of UK’s Finest Country Side traveling holidays.

UK’s Finest Country Side Holidays with Castle’s, scenic roads and country side, be driven in style while traveling in opional  prestige sports car from London to London. The trip takes you through England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Ireland and Wales visiting Cambridge, Hadian’s Wall, Sweet Hearts Abbey, Ferry the Irish Sea, Ashford Castle and Welsh dragons.

With medieval towns of beauty, countryside mountainous Passes, its foods, beers and spirits, flowers, inland waterways, historic points, wineries, small villages, café’s, market towns and Regional Capitals with their fine shopping all provide a magical backdrop to this one of UK’s Finest Country Side holidays trip.

UK’s Finest Country Side Holidays takes you driving to Cambridge visiting the University houses. From there onto Hadrian’s Wall, Englands Great China Wall which stretches the breath of England. Leaving England we travel along the tidal Solway Firth past Sweethearts Abbey and across the Irish Sea.

Staying in castles we drive through green Ireland visiting Galway and the best Castles Ireland can offer. Again we catch a ferry across the Irish Sea to Wales where we experience the scenic beauty of this region stopping at Llandindod, Wye and onto Bristol before our UK’s Finest Country Side trip arrives at our destination, making a memorable luxury holiday never to be forgotten.

Your trip includes –

* Centrally located Luxury hotels each night.

* Twin share accommodation (single rooms available).

* Meals including 13 X breakfasts.

* Premium personal (Optional-sports) car travel (group travel in suitable vehicle) with good luggage capability, driver/guide all fuel, tolls and parking fees.

From – London, Hilton Hotel Heathrow Airport T4 return – London

2023 COSTINGS –

TRAVELERS TRIP;   A$ 11,858.00 Single Person Tour.

Reduced rates for couples or more, request a quote.

As per all our tours; all details (hotels, locations, points of interest and tour length) can be customized to suit locations, budget or specific stops.

Day 1 Cambridge

After meeting we leave London Heathrow airport and drive across country to the University City of Cambridge, where time is spent both in the beautiful city, even a punt on the river banks prior to retreating for Dinner. There are Ghost tours of the city should you wish to visit the past and maybe one of the old famous students; Wordsworth, Byron, Tennyson, Marlowe, Milton, Cromwell, Darwin and many more to consider.

4P/M to 9P/M Free time in Cambridge

Overnight: Double Tree (or similar)

Day 2 Langley Castle

Leaving  Cambridge we drive to the much loved Langley Castle which is our destination for the night, after signing in  We enjoy our evening meal in the Castle taking in the medieval atmosphere.

4P/M to 9P/M Free time in Langley

Overnight: Langley Castle (or similar)

Day 3 Langley

We spend the day exploring the Roman built Hadian’s wall stretching the breath of England, with its museums and forts for all to admire, or we head for the near by golf course to stretch the legs and sign off another card.

Free day in Leeds Castle

Overnight: Langley Castle (or similar)

Day 4 Kirkcudbright

Leaving  Langley and Hadrian’s Wall behind us we drive over the Pennies stopping at the top to admire the distant views . Heading through Carlisle and across the border at Gretna Green, passing Dumfries and turning off to follow the country road along the Solway Firth to Sweet Hearts Abbey and beyond, arriving in the sleepy hollow of Kirkcudbright for the nights stay.

4P/M to 9P/M Free time in Kirkcudbright

Overnight: Selkirk Arms Hotel (or similar)

Day 5 Leslie Castle

We travel through the Scottish Lowlands to the port town of Stranraer where we await and board our ferry to Belfast Northern Ireland. Crossing the Irish Sea,  Belfast comes into focus and we disembark driving directly to Leslie Castle our over night stop where we enjoy the ambiance of the medieval times with twenty First Century luxury. There is time to sit and view the lake while waiting an evening meal after our eventful day.

4P/M to 9P/M Free time in Leslie Castle

Overnight: Leslie Castle (or similar)

Day 6 Ashford Castle

A country drive from Leslie Castle takes us through the green rolling hills of Ireland , through Longford  home of the legend ‘The Wooing of Étain’, a place of magic, myth and mystery. Steeped in ancient Irish mythology, Longford has many impressive archaeological sites as well as a wealth of historical, literary and musical tradition.  Ancestral home of the Farrell Clan, Longford is a tranquil and mainly low-lying county area, renowned for its angling, boating and outdoor sporting activities. It is ideally located in the heart of the ‘Lakelands and Inland Waterways’ region, we round Lough Ree on our way to the North Atlantic coast and Galway our over night stop in Ashford Castle.

4P/M to 9P/M Free time in Ashford Castle

Overnight: Ashford Castle (or similar)

Day 7 Ashford Castle

Today being a free day to explore the regions Lough Corrib and take part in some of the local activities including horse riding, fishing, walking, kayaking, shooting to name a few including a day spa to relax in comfort.

Free day in Ashford Castle

Overnight: Ashford Castle (or similar)

Day 8 Waterford

From Ashford Castle we drive to the town of Waterford reviewing the local small shops and cafes in this pretty town being the oldest in Ireland and founded by the Vikings in 914. This medieval town with riverside bustle tells a 1000 years of history when visiting the Museum of Treasures. We head around the coast to our over night stay  Dunbrody House a small luxury hotel located on the dramatic Hook Peninsula on Ireland’s south coast. Fine food and a friendly, relaxed service combined with luxury accommodation all within the centuries-old walls of this beautiful Georgian property.

4P/M to 9P/M Free time in Waterford

Overnight: Dunbrody House Hotel (or similar)

Day 9 Milford

Today we journey to Wexford and Rosslare docks as we leave Ireland via ferry boat which takes approx 4 hours across the Irish Sea to Wales. Arriving at the small market town of Fishguard located in north Pembrokeshire, Wales. The town overlooks Fishguard Bay which is the main commercial and shopping center for the region. The town has become increasingly popular with tourists as Fishguard is ideally located to explore the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, the Coast Path, the Gwaun Valley and the many other towns and villages along the coast and inland towards the Preseli Hills. We take a short drive south to our overnight location of Wolfe’s Castle.

4P/M to 9P/M Free time in Pembrokeshire

Overnight: Wolfes Castle (or similar)

Day 10 Llandrindod

Leaving the mist shrouded castle we travel north through the Brecon Beacons nation park then Builth Wells and onto Llandrindod a fascinating Spa Town with so much to see and do, including welcoming restaurants, hotels and shops.  The town is distinguished by fine Victorian and Edwardian buildings laid out along wide streets, which also define the several open spaces, including Temple Gardens in the town Center. The market town of Builth Wells possesses a Monday market and has a range of family shops where you receive a level of friendly personal service that you will long remember.  A visit to the Wyeside Arts Center and stroll down the Groe Park along the riverside.

4P/M to 9P/M Free time in Pembrokeshire

Overnight: The Lake House Hotel (or similar)

Day 11 Ross on Wye

Country roads take us to Leominister and on to the medieval market town of Ledbury where we stop and review the country town with its oak beam houses and quaint market center before arriving in Ross on Wye. The river Wye snakes and creates the green valley with its water fowl and willow trees making this an enchanting location to visit.

4P/M to 9P/M Free time in Ross

Overnight:Wilton Court Hotel (or similar)

Day 12 Bristol

Leaving Ross on Wye behind us we visit the Forrest of Dean, across the River Seven bridge and on in to Bristol and a visit to the once busy dock where sailors and merchants would trade goods and set sail for voyages of discovery, Bristol’s Harbour-side is now an attractive, modern development filled with restaurants, bars, shops and hotels. The area is alive with the buzz of Sunday markets, waterside restaurants and bars and a whole host of sports and activities including yachting, paddle boarding, cycling and rowing.

4P/M to 9P/M Free time in Bristol

Overnight: Bristol Hotel (or similar)

Day 13 Bristol

Stroll around the water’s edge and you will find Millennium Square acting as a fantastic central hub, with its fountains and big screen as well as world-class attractions such as Brunel’s SS Great Britain, At-Bristol Science Centre, Bristol Aquarium, Watershed and M Shed. Or you could just let the world pass you by whilst watching the boats head in or the swans swim past whilst dangling your feet over the edge with a cold glass of cider in hand.

4P/M to 9P/M Free time in Bristol

Overnight: Bristol Hotel (or similar)

Day 14 London

Today we leave Bristol on the West coast and drive to London via the delightful town of Bradford on Avon for lunch then on into Heathrow Airport and the final stop of this fascinating 5 Country trip.

6P/M arrival time at London LHR Hilton Hotel Airport T4

The above provides a glimpse of the flexibility and options open to you when travelling with Europe Driving Holidays.

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Fully inclusive of:
Pick up, Drop Off, Vehicle Travel, Luxury Hotels with breakfast and lunch each day for the duration of the agreed tour.

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Options and alterations:
Alterations and personalisation of our driving tour is welcomed.

• This map is indicative only.
• As per all tours, all details (hotels, locations and points of interest) can be customised to suit your individual taste.

• Subject to currency fluctuation.
• Subject to availability.
• Trips described on this site are not a quote or a set schedule, but a suggested trip that can be modified and await your confirmation.
• All driving travel is subject to road and traffic conditions. If unforeseen conditions, deviations may be necessary.
• Any nominated roads are shown as an indication only and not necessarily the roads travelled.
• Full Travel/Health/Baggage Insurance is to be taken out by each traveller.
• There are some accommodation locations that are most popular therefore the earliest confirmation of your intentions is recommeded.
• Double room accommodation; Single room options available.
• Free Day or Free time indicates that you have time to yourselves to explore, rest or sit around the pool.
• Lists of sightseeing opportunities are available.
• Non smoking trips
• Full disclosure of any medical conditions is imperative including next of kin details.
• Meal inclusions indicated are to a given value.
• Legend:
  • [B] Breakfast included
  • [L] Lunch included
  • [D] Dinner included