With over 30 years of experience in the bus and coach industry, family run Farleigh Coaches offer high quality private vehicle hire, timetabled services and day excursions and holidays.

Rutland Riches & Elizabethan Grandeur

Experience stunning attractions including England’s greatest Elizabethan House, an inspiring garden, beautiful Stamford and a Rutland Water Cruise.

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Included:

4 nights half board
Visit to Oakham
Admission to Barnsdale Gardens
Rutland Water Cruise
Visit to Stamford
Admission to Burghley House
Visit to Peterborough

Day 1 - Thursday:

We depart Kent and make our way to Peterborough.

Day 2 - Friday:

Rutland may be the smallest county in the UK, but it boasts a rich history! The pretty historic market town of Oakham is our first stop this morning. It’s home to an impressive Norman Castle and the Rutland County Museum, a treasure trove of captivating exhibits. We then head to Barnsdale Gardens, the UK’s largest collection of individually designed gardens, which was created by the much-loved late BBC Gardeners World presenter, Geoff Hamilton. Later, we enjoy a relaxing afternoon cruise on Rutland Water, one of the largest man-made lakes in Europe.

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Day 3 - Saturday:

Spend some time in Stamford this morning. 'The finest scene between London and Edinburgh' is what Sir Walter Scott said of Stamford, a Georgian town of immense charm with over 600 listed buildings, which has been used many times as a filming location. We then move on to Burghley House, which is one of the largest and grandest houses of the Elizabethan age.

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Day 4 - Sunday:

Today we visit historic Peterborough, where ancient heritage meets modern charm. Explore the magnificent Peterborough Cathedral, stroll through tranquil riverside parks and discover the city’s vibrant centre filled with shops, cafés and museums.

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Day 5 - Monday:

We depart our hotel this morning after breakfast and head home.

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Delta by Marriott Hotel Peterborough

Set within 11 acres of landscaped grounds, Delta Hotels by Marriott Peterborough offers a peaceful and contemporary base just minutes from the city centre. Guests can unwind in the heated indoor pool, make use of the fully equipped fitness centre or relax in the sauna and steam room. The comfortable ensuite bedrooms feature pillowtop beds, flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi.

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Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Name	Address	Distance
Bridgewood Manor Hotel	Bridgewood Manor Hotel (Bus Stop Outside) Parking Available in Hotel Car Park - Chargeable
Brompton Farm Road	Brompton Farm Rd, Opp Harlech Close junc bus stop Bus stop by Tesco garage on Brompton Farm Road
Chatham Pembroke Court	Chatham Pembroke Court Flats Gala Bingo Go Outdoors heading toward Luton Arches
Chattenden Bus Stop	Main Road - by Jet Garage
Gillingham Watling Street	Gillingham Barnsole Road Junction Watling Street
Hoo Co-op	Hoo Co-op Bus Stop Main Road
Hoo Marina	Hoo Marina Bus Stop
Rainham Manor Farm	Manor Farm Beefeater Pub, on Maidstone Road
Rainham Mark, Caldew Av	Rainham Mark, Caldew Avenue Bus Stop
Rochester Train Station	Rochester Train Station - Bus Stop Outside On Corporation Street
Strood Passmores	Strood Passmores Bus Stop
Wainscott Co-op	Wainscott Co-op Hollywood Lane
Wainscott Hollywood Ln	Wainscott, Hollywood Lane, Cooling Road Bus Stop Bus stop before 2 mini roundabouts
Wigmore Woodside Bus Stop	Wigmore Woodside Bus Stop near shell garage and vets