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Houses and Gardens

Explore historic estates, elegant gardens and picturesque countryside

from £925 per person*

Great Little Breaks

Your Great Little nine-day itinerary includes:

  • A 9-day itinerary
  • 8 nights' bed and full English breakfast
  • 4 dinners included
  • Bottle of wine on both nights at Wychwood Park
  • 2 tickets to Tatton Park
  • Glass of Prosecco at Delta Hotels Cheltenham Chase
  • 2 tickets to Sudeley Castle
  • Glass of Prosecco at The Oxford Belfry
  • 2 tickets to Blenheim Palace
  • Afternoon Tea at Blenheim Palace
  • 2 tickets to Bletchley Park
  • 2 tickets to Waddesdon Manor with Cream Tea
From £925 per person*

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All our tours are customisable

Our well-travelled team can customise the itineraries to suit you, taking care of all rail tickets, attractions and hotel accommodation arrangements as you need.

Summary:

E mbark on a nine-day self-drive itinerary through England's most elegant country estates and landscapes. From the grandeur of Tatton Park and Blenheim Palace to the royal history of Sudeley Castle and the secret legacy of Bletchley Park, each day brings a new discovery. With cosy hotel stays, welcoming dining experiences, and the chance to explore both famous and hidden treasures, this itinerary offers an enriching and relaxed getaway, perfect for lovers of history, heritage and scenery.

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Day 1:

A Scenic Start in Cheshire

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  • Hotel: Wychwood Park

Arrive at Wychwood Park Hotel, a contemporary retreat set within a scenic gold estate. Settle into your room and enjoy a relaxing evening with dinner and a bottle of wine, the perfect start to your countryside escape.

Day 2:

Discover Tatton Park

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  • Hotel: Wychwood Park
Explore the historic estate of Tatton Park, home to a neo-classical mansion, manicured gardens and roaming deer. Stroll through the Japanese Garden or enjoy a bite in the courtyard cafe. Return to Wychwood Park for another evening of dinner and wine.

Day 3:

A Scenic Drive to the Cotswolds

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  • Hotel: Delta Hotels Cheltenham Chase
After breakfast, begin your journey to Delta Hotels Cheltenham Chase, with a scenic stop for lunch along the way. On arrival, enjoy a glass of Prosecco before sitting down to dinner at the hotel, set against views of Coopers Hill.

Day 4:

A Royal Day at Sudeley Castle

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  • Hotel: Delta Hotels Cheltenham Chase
Spend the day discovering the royal heritage of Sudeley Castle and Gardens, where the stories of romance, royalty and resilience unfold across its grounds. Katherine Parr, the last wife of Henry VIII, is buried in the chapel.

Day 5:

Journey to Oxfordshire

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  • Hotel: The Oxford Belfry
Take a picturesque drive through the Cotswolds to reach The Oxford Belfry. Enjoy a Prosecco welcome, check in, and unwind before dining in the hotel restaurant.

Day 6:

A Day at Blenheim Palace

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  • Hotel: The Oxford Belfry
On day six, visit the majestic Blenheim Palace, birthplace of Winston Churchill. Explore its lavish state rooms, lakeside grounds and formal gardens, the take Afternoon Tea at the palace before heading back to the hotel.

Day 7:

History and Codebreaking at Bletchley Park

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  • Hotel: The Oxford Belfry
Delve into wartime history at Bletchley Park, once home to Britain's codebreakers during WWII. Discover the secrets of Enigma before returning to the hotel for your evening meal.

Day 8:

Waddesdon Manor and Cream
Tea

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  • Hotel: The Oxford Belfry
Explore the ornate Waddesdon Manor, built by Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild in the style of a French chateau. Tour is rich art collections and landscaped gardens and enjoy a traditional Cream Tea during your visit.

Day 9:

Farewell and Departure

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Enjoy a final breakfast at the hotel before setting off for home, with plenty of memories from a week of heritage, gardens and countryside charm.

Where you’ll stay:

Discover three countryside escapes: Wychwood Park Hotel, a sleek and modern retreat surrounded by the peaceful Cheshire landscape, Delta Hotels Cheltenham Chase, set on the edge of the Cotswolds with views of Cooper Hill, and the Oxford Belfry, a stylish base perfectly placed for exploring Oxfordshire's historic estates and scenic countryside.

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Hotel Details

Wychwood Park Hotel (Days 1 & 2) Wychwood Park Hotel is a modern 4-star retreat within a gated Cheshire countryside estate. With easy transport links, manicured surroundings and well-appointed facilities and interiors, this hotel is the perfect base to start your adventure.
  • Accommodation in a double room on days 1 & 2
  • Breakfast daily
  • Dinner on both nights
  • Dinner served 12pm-9pm
  • Check-in 2pm / check-out 11am
  • Free WiFi throughout the hotel
  • 24 hour room service
  • The hotel has a lift
Delta Hotels Cheltenham Chase (Day 3 & 4)

The Cheltenham Chase Hotel is a 4-star retreat on the edge of the Cotswolds. Positioned just off the M5 and minutes from the Cheltenham Racecourse and Gloucester, this hotel blends countryside tranquillity with convenience.
  • 3 nights' accommodation in a standard double on days 3 & 4
  • Breakfast daily
  • Dinner on your first night
  • Check-in 3pm / check-out 11am
  • Free on-site parking available for hotel guests
  • Free WiFi available throughout the hotel
  • Dinner is served between 3pm-9pm
  • The hotel does have a lift
The Oxford Belfry (Days 5, 6, 7, & 8)

The Oxford Belfry Hotel & Spa is a modern 4-star retreat set in 17 acres of peaceful Oxfordshire countryside, offering 154 comfortable rooms, a luxury ELEMIS spa, indoor pool, fitness facilities, and seasonal British dining—just 25 minutes from Blenheim Palace and the Cotswolds.
  • 4 nights' accommodation in a Classic Double room on days 5, 6, 7 & 8
  • Breakfast daily
  • Dinner is served between 6.30pm-9pm
  • Check-in 3pm / check-out 11am
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking

Why we love this:

  • Tatton Park: Explore gardens, woodland and a neoclassical mansion all in one
  • Sudeley Castle and Gardens: Dive into 1000 years of royal history
  • Blenheim Palace: Tour one of Britain's grandest stately homes before enjoy a quintessentially British Afternoon Tea at the Palace
  • Bletchley Park: Discover the wartime secrets that helped end WWII
  • Waddesdon Manor: Experience the glamour of the Rothschild legacy with a Cream Tea to match

Good to know:

  • Tatton Park is around a 30-minutes drive from Wychwood Park Hotel
  • Just a 20-minute drive from Delta Hotels Cheltenham Chase, you will find Sudeley Castle and Gardens
  • Blenheim Palace is approximately a 30-minute drive from The Oxford Belfry
  • Bletchley Park is around 45-minutes away from The Oxford Belfry
  • Just 45-minutes away from The Oxford Belfry, Waddesdon Manor is an easy drive away

Please note:

If you would like to change which day you'd like to visit the included attractions, please detail in the special request box when booking.

This package is non-refundable once booked.

*We advise you to pre-book your dinner reservations with the hotels directly, once your booking has been confirmed, to avoid disappointment.

A final confirmation and all tickets will be sent out to you 7 days prior to arrival.

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