Day 3
Following breakfast, you’ll set off with your tour manager to nearby Buxton, the highest market town in England, for a walking tour.
While strolling around, you’ll be able to view the renowned Georgian and Victorian architecture, manicured gardens, and a handful of independent shops and pretty cafés. You’ll also learn about the healing properties of its famous thermal waters and view the natural baths situated on the site of the original Roman baths.
Bakewell, positioned on the Wye River, is next on the itinerary and is best known as the home of the Bakewell pudding. With its medieval bridge, chocolate-box cottages and cosy pubs, this pretty market town promises a delightful visit.
The afternoon will be at your leisure, and you can choose to unwind at the hotel, perhaps in the spa or do some exploration on your own.
Tonight, you can enjoy a festive three-course dinner, and tea and coffee followed by entertainment.
There will be the option to attend Midnight Mass at a local church, and upon return to the hotel, mulled wine and mince pies await.
Day 4
It’s Christmas Day, and you’ll have a full day at leisure to do as little or as much as you like. Perhaps take advantage of the hotel’s facilities, like the indoor swimming pool and sauna, mosey around the gardens or recline in the lounge.
A traditional Christmas lunch, with all the trimmings, will be served, as well as Christmas cake, tea, and coffee.
To conclude the end of a special day in the British countryside, there will be a light buffet dinner, with tea and coffee, followed by entertainment.
Day 5
Another day will be at your leisure, and if you’re in need of some fresh air, you can join an optional one-hour gentle walk along the picturesque Monsal Trail.
You’ll begin in Hassop and venture to Millers Daile, passing by the Headstone Viaduct, Cressbrook Mill, and Hassop Railway Station and following the valley of the Wye River.
As it’s your final night, you’ll sit down with your fellow travellers for a farewell three-course dinner with tea, coffee, and evening entertainment.Â
Day 6
Relish your last breakfast, check out of the hotel, and make your own way home, taking in the beautiful scenery as you go.Â