London riverside at sunset with Big Ben
12 DAYS

A Romantic English Connection

London – Cambridge – Oxford – Bath – Stratford-upon-Avon – Lake District

Day 1. London – Arrival & Tea at Claridges

Arrive in London and check in to Blake's Hotel in South Kensington. Afternoon: Tea at Claridge's – the legendary Mayfair hotel's extraordinary afternoon tea, the most celebrated in London, with extraordinary pastries and perfectly brewed Darjeeling. Evening: Tour of London from a private car. Overnight in London.

Day 2. London – London Eye Private Capsule & Tour

Morning: private guided tour of London's extraordinary highlights: Westminster, Kensington, Belgravia, the City. Afternoon: London Eye – private capsule with champagne and truffles, with extraordinary 360-degree views over London from 135 metres. Evening: extraordinary West End show in the finest seats. Overnight in London.

Day 3. London to Cambridge – Punting with Champagne & Strawberries

Train from London to Cambridge. Check in to the Hotel du Vin on Trumpington Street. Afternoon: private punting on the River Cam with champagne and strawberries – the ultimate Cambridge romantic experience, gliding past the extraordinary college Backs with a private punt guide. Evening: King's College Chapel and extraordinary Cambridge evening. Overnight in Cambridge.

Day 4. Cambridge to Oxford – Private Tour of Blenheim Palace

Drive from Cambridge to Blenheim Palace – private tour of the extraordinary baroque palace, including the state apartments and the private gardens, with a terrace lunch in the extraordinary gardens. Continue to Oxford: check in to the Old Parsonage Hotel. Private tour of Oxford. Overnight in Oxford.

Day 5. Oxford to Bath – Drive

Drive south to Bath. Check in. Roman Baths private tour. Afternoon: Thermae Bath Spa – the extraordinary modern spa above the ancient Roman springs, with private couples spa treatment. Overnight in Bath.

Day 6. Bath – Couple's Spa & Royal Crescent

Morning: couple's spa at Thermae Bath Spa – the extraordinary outdoor rooftop pool with city views. Afternoon: Royal Crescent and the Circus – the extraordinary Georgian architecture. Jane Austen's Bath. Overnight in Bath.

Day 7. Bath to Stratford-upon-Avon – Shakespeare Country

Drive north to Stratford-upon-Avon. Check in to The Arden Hotel – Stratford's finest hotel, overlooking the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. Afternoon: tour of Stratford-upon-Avon Shakespeare locations. Evening: play at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. Overnight in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Day 8. Stratford – All Shakespeare Locations & Theatre Tour

Full day: visits to all Shakespeare locations in and around Stratford. Tour of the Stratford Open-air Theatre. Afternoon at leisure. Evening: another play at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. Overnight in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Day 9. Stratford to Windermere – Lake District

Drive north to the Lake District: Windermere. Check in to the luxury hotel. Afternoon: Lake Windermere private cruise. Overnight in Windermere.

Day 10. Windermere – Dove Cottage, Hill Top & Romantic Lake Cruise

Wordsworth's Dove Cottage in Grasmere. Beatrix Potter's Hill Top. Private romantic dinner cruise on Lake Windermere. Overnight in Windermere.

Day 11. Windermere – Coniston Water & Private Yacht

Private yacht on Coniston Water – the extraordinary lake where Donald Campbell set water speed records. John Ruskin's Brantwood. Afternoon at leisure. Final evening: extraordinary candlelit dinner at the hotel. Overnight in Windermere.

Day 12. Windermere – Departure

Transfer to Manchester Airport or train to London for onward travel.

Must see

ATTRACTIONS

Tea at Claridge's Hotel, London
Tea at Claridge's Hotel, London
The London Eye – Romantic Treat
The London Eye – Romantic Treat
Punting on The River Cam, Cambridge
Punting on The River Cam, Cambridge
Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire
Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire
Oxford
Oxford
Thermae Bath Spa, Bath
Thermae Bath Spa, Bath
Play at The Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon
Play at The Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon
Lake Windermere
Lake Windermere
Coniston Water, Lake District
Coniston Water, Lake District

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London

★★★★★
  • The Savoy London
  • The Ritz London
  • Claridge's London
★★★★
  • Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London
  • Leonardo Royal London City
  • Hyatt Regency London The Churchill
★★★
  • Hub by Premier Inn London King's Cross
  • Travelodge London Central City Road
  • ibis London Blackfriars

Bath

★★★★★
  • The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa Bath
  • Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa Bath
  • Gainsborough Bath Spa
★★★★
  • Bailbrook House Hotel Bath
  • Abbey Hotel Bath
  • Francis Hotel Bath
★★★
  • Premier Inn Bath City Centre
  • ibis Bath
  • Holiday Inn Express Bath
Hotel room interior
Must try

FOOD

Gourmet Meat Pies

Gourmet Meat Pies

Simple comfort food elevated by local pie-makers to gourmet level with premium cuts such as beef cheek or smoked chicken, rich slow-simmered gravies and flaky hand-made butter pastry; popular gourmet variations include classic steak and ale, lamb ragu and traditional chapshoro.

Roast Dinner

Roast Dinner

A British roast dinner is a hot, sit-down meal typically served on Sundays – hence the term 'A Sunday Roast'; at its heart, it features roasted meat – beef, chicken, lamb or pork, accompanied by roast potatoes, a variety of vegetables, gravy, and Yorkshire puddings; what makes a roast dinner special is its sense of occasion.

Cream Tea

Cream Tea

An afternoon tea meal consisting of tea, scones, cream, jam, and sometimes butter; cream teas are sold in tea rooms throughout UK, particularly in Devon and Cornwall, where the cream is usually locally produced 'clotted cream'.

RESTAURANT

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Halal Certified

London

  1. Dishoom – Celebrated Bombay-style café, halal-certified, branches across London, legendary bacon naan
  2. Tayyabs – Legendary Pakistani halal restaurant in Whitechapel, famous lamb chops, always busy
  3. Roti Chai – Indian street food, halal-certified, near Oxford Street, excellent lunch thali
  4. Bayswater Grill – Lebanese and Arabic halal grill, Bayswater, popular with Gulf visitors
  5. Ferdosi – Persian cuisine, halal-certified, Kensington, renowned for lamb koobideh and saffron rice

Bath

  1. Al-Baraka Bath – Middle Eastern halal restaurant near Bath city centre
  2. Istanbul Bath – Turkish halal grill near Bath Spa station, good value lunch menu
  3. Rajpoot Tandoori Bath – Indian halal restaurant, Bath's longest-established curry house
  4. Medina Bath – North African halal cuisine near the Roman Baths, tagine and couscous
  5. Halal Kitchen Bath – International halal food near Pulteney Bridge, family-friendly
Halal restaurant interior

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