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.

Scotland: The Isle of Mull

Experience the breathtaking beauty of Scotland's west coast on this unforgettable seven-day holiday. Staying in the picturesque harbour town of Oban, you'll discover dramatic mountain scenery, tranquil lochs and charming coastal villages. Highlights include a ferry crossing to the colourful Isle of Mull and Tobermory, a visit to the spectacular Glencoe Visitor Centre, free time in Oban, and the magnificent Inveraray Castle.

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INCLUDED:

1 night stay at Shap Wells Hotel
4 nights at Royal Hotel, Oban
1 night stay at Blackwell Grange Hotel
Breakfast & Dinner throughout
Ferry crossings from Oban to Craignure
Visit to Isle of Mull, including Tobermory
Visit to Glencoe Visitors Centre
Afternoon leisure in Oban
Visit to Inveraray
Admission to Inveraray Castle

Day 1 - Sunday:

Travel to Shap Wells Hotel
We depart Kent and travel to Cumbria, to the Shap Wells Hotel, nestled in countryside, where we spend the night.

Day 2 - Monday:

Depart Shap Wells, Travel to Oban
We check out of the Shap Wells Hotel and make our way to Oban, to our main stay hotel - The Royal Hotel.

B, D

Day 3 - Tuesday:

Isle of Mull & Tobermory
This morning after enjoying breakfast we travel on the morning ferry from Oban over to Isle of Mull. If you are lucky, it is possible to spot marine wildlife such as dolphins and whales on ferry crossing. Our ferry will dock at Craignure and we take in the sights as we travel north to the colourful harbour town of Tobermory. This harbour was made famous as being the setting for the children TV show Balamory.
We have free time to explore the colourful streets, many independent shops and a chance to enjoy lunch before we return back to the mainland.

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Day 4 - Wednesday:

Glencoe Visitors Centre & Oban
After breakfast, we head north to the Glencoe Visitors Centre where we will learn about the fascinating history of the area. This picturesque location has also been used in many films including Hagrid's Hut in Harry Potter so offers plenty of photo opportunities on the spectacular viewing platform. Later, we return back to Oban for free time to explore.

B, D

Day 5 - Thursday:

Inveraray & Inveraray Castle
A spectacular sightseeing tour today. We travel south east to the lovely little white-washed town of Inveraray. There is time for a look around, obtain a drink and bite to eat (maybe try the iron bru ice-cream!). Our afternoon visit takes us to the magnificent, unique and fascinating Inveraray Castle, the ancestral home of the Duke of Argyll. Fans Downton Abbey may remember it featured as Duneagle Castle in the series.

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Day 6 - Friday:

Travel to Blackwell Grange Hotel
We depart the Royal Hotel, Oban, make our way to the Blackwell Grange Hotel, our overnight hotel.

B, D

Day 7 - Saturday:

Home Time
We make the final stretch of our journey home today, checking out of the Blackwell Grange Hotel this morning, and arriving home in the afternoon

B=Breakfast, D=Dinner

The Shap Wells Hotel

The Shap Wells Hotel is set in tranquil surroundings amongst the Lakeland fells and is an ideal base from which to explore this beautiful corner of England.

Set on 30 acres of grounds, the hotel offers a well-stocked bar, lounges and a spacious restaurant.

All bedrooms are ensuite and have television, radio, hairdryer, and tea & coffee facilities.

Royal Oban Hotel:

The Royal Hotel, Oban is located in the heart of the coastal town of Oban on the West Coast of Scotland. Providing a gate way to the Scottish Highlands and Hebridean islands hotel facilities include lounge and a bar.

All bedrooms are ensuite and have television, telephone, hairdryer and tea & coffee making facilities.

The Blackwell Grange Hotel

Set within 15 acres of peaceful woodland and parkland, the Blackwell Grange Hotel is a charming 17th-century mansion located just outside Darlington. Hotel facilities include a leisure club with an indoor swimming pool, spa bath, sauna, steam room, and gym. All bedrooms are ensuite with television, telephone, hairdryer, and tea & coffee-making facilities. The hotel has a lift, however it doesn’t serve all floors.

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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
Hoo, Fourwents Road	Hoo, Fourwents Road Bus Stop, Bells Lane On Side of Bowls Club, Opposite Car Park
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