Self-Drive

Houses and Gardens

Enjoy a Self-Drive tour and explore historic estates,
elegant gardens and picturesque countryside

Visit: Tatton Park | Sudeley Castle | Blenheim Palace | Bletchley Park | Waddesdon Manor
Great Little Breaks

Your Great Little
9-day itinerary includes:

  • A 9-day Self-Drive itinerary
  • Stay in elegant 4* Hotels
  • Admission to Tatton Park
  • Admission to Sudeley Castle
  • Admission to Blenheim Palace with Afternoon Tea
  • Admission to Bletchley Park
  • Admission to Waddesdon Manor with Cream Tea
From £925 per person*

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Call: 01905 793 888

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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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  • Arrive at Wychwood Park
  • Relaxing evening with included dinner and wine

Day 2:

Discover Tatton Park

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  • Enjoy Breakfast at Wychwood Park
  • Set off to Tatton Park, a 25 mile drive away
  • Explore the historic estate of Tatton Park
  • Return to Wychwood Park for another evening of dinner and wine.

Includes 2 nights at Wychwood Park, with 2 nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast. Admission to Tatton Park

Day 3:

A Scenic Drive to the Cotswolds

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  • Final Breakfast at Wychwood Park
  • Drive to Delta Hotels Cheltenham Chase, 100 miles drive
  • Enjoy a free glass of Prosecco on arrival
  • Sit down to your Dinner at the Hotel

Day 4:

A Royal Day at Sudeley Castle

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  • Use your Tickets to see royal heritage of Sudeley Castle and Garden, a 13 mile drive
  • Return to Delta Hotels Cheltenham Chase for another relaxing night

Day 5:

Journey to Oxfordshire

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  • Hotel: The Oxford Belfry
Take a picturesque 53 mile 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, drive 17 miles to 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
Drive 30 miles to 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
Drive 15 miles to 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.
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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

Attractions

This hand-picked itinerary isn't just about where you stay, it's about what you experience along the way. We've curated a road trip that connects some of the UK's most iconic stately homes, castles and heritage sites with a story to tell, both in history and on screen! Each location is no more than a scenic 30-45 minute drive from your hotel, so you can make the most of your break knowing that we've done the planning for you.

Tatton Park:

Explore 1000 acres of historic parkland, beautifully manicured gardens and a striking neoclassical mansion, all recognisable from hit series like Peaky Blinders and Sherwood. We've placed you just a short drive away so you can spend more time discovering and less time travelling.

  • Approx. 30 mins drive

Sudeley Castle and Gardens:

Step into over 1000 years of royal history. Once home to Katherine Parr, the last wife of Henry VIII, this castle has starred in Emma, The Spanish Princess and Father Brown. We've chosen this nearby gem so you can soak up regal history and explore the gardens without straying far from your hotel.

  • Approx. 20 mins drive

Blenheim Palace:

A masterpiece of baroque architecture and the birthplace of Winston Churchill. Enjoy Afternoon Tea in grand surroundings seen in Harry Potter, James Bond and Cinderella. With the Palace just down the road, your stay includes time to relax and experience one of Britain's finest stately homes, without rushing.

  • Approx. 30 mins drive

Bletchley Park:

Unlock the codebreaking secrets that helped end WWII at this fascinating site featured in The Imitation Game and The Bletchley Circle. We've included this as a thought-provoking contrast to stately glamour - history lovers will be captivated.

  • Approx. 45 mins drive

Waddesdon Manor:

Experience the opulence of the Rothschilds and enjoy a Cream Tea in a house that's featured in Downton Abbey, Bridgerton and Sherlock Holmes. Just an easy drive away, this stunning location rounds off your trip with elegance and charm.

  • Approx. 45 mins drive

Good to know:

Please note:

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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