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SOUTH ENGLAND & CORNWALL

Self-Drive Tour

8 days / 7 nights
  • About Tour
  • Tour Itinerary
  • Whats Included
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Languages English Duration 8 days / 7 nights Airline
Travel through beautiful English countryside, visit Stonehedge and medieval streets of Salisbury.  Drive along the south coast and enjoy the view from "Jurassic Coast", the first UNESCO World Heritage site in England. Head for the wild Dartmoor National Park and in Devon try Devon Cream Tea, unmissable one.

Continue to Cornwall and discover St. Ives and its pretty cottages, try a Cornish pasty and admire St. Michael´s Mount. Follow the north coast of Devon and Cornwall, explore Padstow, famous for its fish & chips, pay a visit to Lanhydrock House and gardens.

In your way from Devon to Somerset discover a lot of spots as Cheddar Gorge, Glastonbury (the place of famous music festival). Try a cider in Somerset, and get to Bath an UNESCO World Heritage site, visit the Roman Baths.

On your last day, depart Bristol and Lacock, a favorite for film and TV producers. It´s most famous appearances include "Downton Abbey", the BBC´s "Pride and Prejudice", and the film Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince". Continue through Cotswold, stop in Castel Combe.

Return to London Stansted Airport, drop your car off and board your flight home.


Highlights
8 days/7 nights Car Tour on Bed & Breakfast Basis: Exploring the beautiful South West of England

• Departure flight onboard Play on a connecting flight from Hamilton Airport to London Stansted Airport on the selected flight class (*)
• One free personal item, one free Carry-on and one piece of checked luggage included when booked on Play Value or Play Flex categories.
• Under 2-hour stop in Keflavik Airport for connecting flights (no check-in or luggage pick-up required)
• Rent car
• Daily activities as per chosen itinerary.
• Accommodation on the selected room category and plan. 
• 24/7 personalized assistance by our professional staff in destination.
• Option to buy additional local excursions and entrances to attractions.
• Return flight from London to Keflavik Airport, connecting to Hamilton Airport on a direct flight.

*Please note that some flight classes may already include either carry-on or checked bags on your price. Please make sure to check flight class on your booking before proceeding to pay for extras:
PLAY BASIC (B) – Personal item max. 10 Kg only. Carry-on, seats and checked bags can be added for a fee after bookings are paid in full.
PLAY BASIC PLUS (L) - Personal item max. 10 Kg + Carry-on max 12 Kg + Seat selection (middle to back of plane). Checked bags can be added for a fee after bookings are paid in full.
PLAY VALUE (V) – Personal item max. 10 Kg + Carry-on max. 12 Kg + 1 Checked Bag 20 kg + Seat selection (middle to back of plane excluding XL seats) + Priority boarding.
PLAY FLEX F) – Personal item max 10 Kg + Carry-on max. 12 Kg + 1 Checked bag max. 23 kg + Seat selection (excluding XL seats) + Priority boarding + Flight flexibility.
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Itinerary

Tour day #1 photo
Day: 0 Departure from Canada
Arrive on time for your departure from Hamilton Airport to Iceland for your connecting flight to London.

Hop aboard your Play Airlines flight and brace yourself for the adventure!


Tour day #2 photo
Day: 1 Stonehedge
Travel through beautiful English countryside.

Visit Stonehedge or enjoy a walk through the medieval streets of Salisbury to admire its cathedral, explore it small shops, cozy pubs and tea and coffee houses.

Overnight: Southampton area


Tour day #3 photo
Day: 2 The Jurassic Coast
On your way to Devon, drive along the south coast and stop at Lulworth Cove, part of the Jurassic Coast, first UNESCO World Heritage site in England (cruise possible from either Pool or Swanage).

Overnight:  Exeter area


Tour day #4 photo
Day: 3 Dartmoor National Park Head for the wild Dartmoor National Park, marked with rocky outcrops, herds of native wild Dartmoor ponies and expansive moorlands.

Explore the villages, their thatched cottages and cozy tea rooms. Try Devon Cream Tea, visit one of Cornwall´s famous gardens- Eden Project or Lost Gardens of Heligan. 

Overnight:  Falmouth


Tour day #5 photo
Day: 4 Day tour of Cornwall
Head for St. Ives, an attractive town with pretty cottages, alleyways and the renowned Tate Art Gallery.

Try a Cornish pasty. Continue to a Land´s End and admire the wild coastal views. Drive back to Marazion to see St. Michael´s Mount, reachable by foot during low tide.

Overnight: Falmouth


Tour day #6 photo
Day: 5 North Cornwall Highlights
Follow the north coast of Devon and Cornwall.

Explore Padstow, famous for its fish & chips. Continue to Tintagel Castle where King Arthur was conceived. Take in the views and walk along the coastal path, or head to cross Bodmin Moor and Majestic Lanhydrock House and gardens.

Overnight: Barnstaple area


Tour day #7 photo
Day: 6 North Devon and Exmoor National Park
Explore the north Devon Coast.

Head west along the coast to Clovelly, a pretty village clinging to the side of a cliff. Cars are not allowed on the stee cobbled streets, only donkeys and sledges.

Or head east and explore Exmoor National Park, famous for its ponies, dramatic moor scenery and seaside town.

Overnight: Barnstaple area


Tour day #8 photo
Day: 7 Devon to Somerset
Drive north into Somerset trough Britain´s bigger gorge: Cheddar Gorge, famous for its cheese.

Close by Glastonbury, known for its music festival but also for its long and fascinating history. Somerset is known for its cider production.

Travel to Batth, one of the finest cities in Europe and UNESCO World Heritage site. Visit the Roman Baths, an award-winning visitor attraction.

Overnight: Bristol Area


Tour day #9 photo
Day: 8 Bristol - Bath - London
Depart Bristol - Bath area for Lacock, a very picturesque villa and abbey featured in many scenes in the Harry Potter films as Hogwarts and also has been a film set for some of Jane Austen´s novels.

Continue through the Cotswold, stop in Castel Combe, one of the prettiest villages in England.

Return to Stansted Airport and drop your car off.

Arrive on time for your departure from London Stansted Airport to Iceland for your connecting flight to Canada: your journey around Britain has come to an end and it´s time to return home.
Whats Included
• Departure flight onboard Play on a connecting flight from Hamilton Airport to London Stansted Airport on the selected flight class (*)
• One free personal item, one free Carry-on and one piece of checked luggage included when booked on Play Value or Play Flex categories.
• Under 2-hour stop in Keflavik Airport for connecting flights (no check-in or luggage pick-up required)
• Rent car
• Daily activities as per chosen itinerary.
• Accommodation on the selected room category and plan. 
• 24/7 personalized assistance by our professional staff in destination.
• Option to buy additional local excursions and entrances to attractions.
• Return flight from London to Keflavik Airport, connecting to Hamilton Airport on a direct flight.

*Please note that some flight classes may already include either carry-on or checked bags on your price. Please make sure to check flight class on your booking before proceeding to pay for extras:
PLAY BASIC (B) – Personal item max. 10 Kg only. Carry-on, seats and checked bags can be added for a fee after bookings are paid in full.
PLAY BASIC PLUS (L) - Personal item max. 10 Kg + Carry-on max 12 Kg + Seat selection (middle to back of plane). Checked bags can be added for a fee after bookings are paid in full.
PLAY VALUE (V) – Personal item max. 10 Kg + Carry-on max. 12 Kg + 1 Checked Bag 20 kg + Seat selection (middle to back of plane excluding XL seats) + Priority boarding.
PLAY FLEX F) – Personal item max 10 Kg + Carry-on max. 12 Kg + 1 Checked bag max. 23 kg + Seat selection (excluding XL seats) + Priority boarding + Flight flexibility.

CARS CATEGORIES
• COMPACT MANUAL (KIA SEED or similar)
• COMPACT AUTOMATIC (KIA SEED or similar)

ACCOMODATION or similar

3 stars
• Southampton-Macdonald Botley Park Hotel & Spa
• Exter-Queens Court Hotel
• Falmouth-Penmorvah Manor Hotel
• Barnstaple-The Royal Hotel & Fortescue
• Bristol - Bath-Landsdown Grove Hotel

4 stars
• Southampton-Macdonald Botley Park Hotel & Spa
• Exter-Belgrave Sands Hotel & Spa
• Falmouth-St.Michaels Resort
• Barnstaple-The Imperial Hotel
• Bristol, Bath-Landsdown Grove Hotel

SERVICES INCLUDED

• Admission to Roman Bath
• Admission to Stonehedge 
• Hop On Hop Off Tour in Bath
Whats Not Included
. Baggage porterage at airport/hotel
. Personal travel insurance (highly recommended)
. Beverages, snacks, lunches, dinners unless otherwise noted in itinerary 
. Guaranteed early check-in
. Guaranteed late check-out 
. Any service not specifically listed under "Included"

INCLUDED in your rent car

• CDW
• TP
• APT/CITY SURCHARGE
• VLF
• TAX
• Mileage - unlimited

OPTIONAL EXTRAS
• Additional driver charge price from GBP 20.00 per day* - prices vary depending on vehicle type
• Excess waiver / protection (reduces the applicable Damage Waiver excess amount) price from 20.00 per day* - prices vary depending on vehicle type.
• Roadside protection (24-hour emergency service including tire and glass repair) price from GBP 12.00 per day * prices vary depending on vehicle type.

In case of emergency please contact our local Representatives:

Abbey Ireland UK
City Gate, 22 Bridge Street Lower, Dublin, D08 DW30, Ireland
 t:+3531 6486100 f:+3531 6486159
 email: info@abbey.ie

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