High Peaks and Chatsworth House

Embark on a Thrilling Expedition Across the 'Snake Pass' and Explore the Majestic High Peaks of 2024!

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Description

High Peaks and Chatsworth House

from

£569

/per person

Departing

Departures between 11/07/2024 and 19/09/2024

Tour Details

Join us as we explore the beautiful Peak District. Admire some of England’s finest scenery as the daily tours explore all the main peak district areas including entry into one of England’s finest stately homes as well as stepping back in time on a nostalgic steam train journey across the rolling Peak District countryside. Visit many towns and villages – Matlock Bath, Castleton, Bakewell, and Buxton. Staying at the beautiful 4* BW Mickleover hotel, Derby complete with extensive leisure and spa facilities on the edge of the Peak District.

Tour Deposit:

£100 per person

4 Nights

Half board

Travel Solutions Rep: Yes

Price Includes:

Luxury coaching from Coleraine, Ballymoney, Cloughmills, Ballymena, Dunsilly, Belfast, Banbridge, Newry and Stena Line Port Dublin
Return ferry crossing with Stena Line – Dublin/Holyhead
4 nights accommodation in the 4* BW Signature Mickleover Hotel, Derby
Breakfast and evening meals
Single steam train journey Rowsley – Matlock
Entrance to Chatsworth House and Gardens
Tour of Derbyshire’s High Peaks
Services of an experienced Travel Solutions tour manager

Ferry times:

Departs Dublin 08:15 – Arrives Holyhead 11:50
Departs Holyhead 14:45 – Arrives Dublin 18:00

Please note:

Meals on-board the ferries are not included in your tour price.
Itinerary is subject to change due to attractions availability

Flight Times:

Optional extra:

Single Supplement Cost: £135 per person

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Notes:

Transfers Included : Yes

Travel Solutions Rep : Yes

Accommodation

4* BW Signature Mickleover Hotel Derby

Located just to the west of central Derby, Derby Mickleover Hotel, part of the BW Signature Collection, offers a central base for exploring the beautiful Peak District National Park. The hotel has the wow factor from the moment you set foot through the doors, with a large atrium in the reception area overlooked by balconies on each floor. Offering fabulous leisure facilities – including heated indoor swimming pool, gym and sauna. The hotel offers 99 elegant rooms with supremely comfortable beds with plump pillows in a calm and peaceful environment. All rooms come with free Wi-Fi, tea and coffee-making facilities and flat-screen TVs.

Hotel services:

Heated indoor swimming pool
Gym
Sauna
Lift to all floors
Brasserie Restaurant
Lounge bar
Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel

Guest rooms:

Free Wi-Fi
Tea/coffee making facilities
Flat-screen TV
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Hairdryer

*Some services may have additional charge

Itinerary

DAY 1

Meet your coach at your selected joining point and travel to Dublin for the morning ferry crossing to Holyhead. On arrival in Holyhead, we continue our journey to Derby with a comfort stop en-route before arriving at your hotel late afternoon. On arrival at the BW Signature Mickleover Hotel, Derby check-in and relax, freshen up before dinner.

DAY 2

This morning after breakfast depart for a memorable day out in the High Peaks as we journey over ‘Snake Pass’, traversing across the park to the vantage point of Bleaklow overlooking Ladybower Reservoir where the Dambusters trained during WWII. Further on is Derwent Reservoir, with the ruins of Derwent Village hidden beneath its waters. Continuing to Eyam the plague town from 1655, with its museum and the imposing ruins of Peveril Castle, dating back to 1176. Finally, visit the pretty village of Castleton, home of the legendary Blue John Caverns, said to be the finest in the UK. Afterward re-join your coach as we continue the journey back to the hotel.

DAY 3

After breakfast travel to admire the beauty of the Southern end of the Peak District as you sit back and glide past villages and open countryside on a nostalgic 25-minute steam train journey between Rowsley and Matlock. Enjoy some free time in Matlock Bath, beside the river Derwent. It is a popular tourist destination, located in a steep and beautiful gorge. Why not take the cable car (payable locally) up to Abraham Heights and take in the wonderful view or explore the number of attractions, walks, shops, and eateries. Re-join the coach and travel back to your hotel.

DAY 4

Depart after breakfast, todays first stop is Bakewell housed in the heart of the peaks famous for its tart. Why not visit the original Bakewell Pudding shop, where the famous tart is still made. The afternoon is spent at nearby Chatsworth House and Gardens ‘The Palace of the Peaks’ with its rich interior furniture and unique treasures. It is one of the finest stately homes in Britain. Meander round the 105 acres of landscaped gardens with sculptures, mazes and waterfalls set against a backdrop of Peak District countryside. On our return journey we’ll stop off in the spa town of Buxton before returning to your hotel to relax and freshen up before dinner.

DAY 5

This morning after breakfast and checking out, join your coach to travel back to Holyhead with a comfort stop en-route before joining the afternoon ferry to Dublin. On arrival, you return to your original joining point.

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