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this page CTRL-D Self-Drive - England, Scotland and Wales Our independent Great Britain travel program gives you the freedom to explore history-steeped market towns, idyllic villages, and the glorious gardens of England, Scotland and Wales. Explore rugged landscape and remote isles made famous by Thomas Hardy, Burns, Wordsworth and the Brontë sisters. You may combine B&B's, Scottish farmhouses, English country homes, Welsh hotels, manors and even romantic castles in Scotland to form your perfect vacation! We have castles in England, castles in Scotland, castles in Wales, and car rental throughout Britain. Whether you choose an Edwardian country home, or a medieval castle, all the accommodations we recommend for you will be up to your standards - and ours. Select from mix of Regency heritage or vintage Edwardian, hand-picking and approving the hotels that we use for your enjoyment and comfort on each and every travel prgram. Why not enjoy a luxury stay in a fabulous manor, stylish country house or luxury castle? Our accommodations are selected for their superior service, warm and friendly staff, superb locations and fine cuisine. As our guest, you can be confident that we will custom-design your itinerary with delightful and very special accommodations. If you would like to stay at an unusual out-of-the way hotel or inn not listed here, please ask. We will be happy to plan any itinerary for you, the way you want it.
Click here for 1 week inclusive fly drive Scotland specials Self Drive England with Manors & Castles Self Drive England, Scotland and Wales Price Includes:
Bonus Stay 7 nights: Travel pack including Great Britain travel guide book, touring suggestions, and more ![]() Bed and Breakfasts & Farmhouses and Country Homes (B&B's) - Just Go Driving Choose from 320 exceptional homes scattered throughout the country - many are working farms and even date as far back as the 14th century. Some are half-timbered, while others boast solid stone walls. In each you will be welcomed as an honored guest and a friend of the family. Select from B&B's, and private guesthouses located throughout Scotland. There are too many to list here, (currently at 320 properties, mostly in Scotland, but we have about 100 in England and Wales) but we have them in or near most towns and villages. FREE 270 PAGE DETAILED JOURNEY PLANNER**** offering practical tips to enhance your clients holiday and to help with route and itinerary planning. The planner also contains full information on each property. The following are per person per night and payable directly to B&B's for open vouchers. We recommend pre-booking B&B's for large parties, and for all persons in July/August. There is a supplement of $29 per person per night payable for Edinburgh properties in August. We would instead recommend hotels in August in Edinburgh. ![]()
British Hotels,Manors Castles and Inns Family Friendly REDUCED PRICES
$29 SUPPLEMENT PER PERSON PER NIGHT ON BED AND BREAKFAST IN EDINBURGH. All London hotels, and all Edinburgh hotels in August have supplements. RED from $200 per night. Please ask. We suggest that you book your own airfare. We charge a service fee of $40 to issue tickets. The air prices are for general information only and not a reflection of current seat availability. Airfare is subject to change unless ticketed. NEW! We can accept payments in US dollars, euros and pounds sterling. Please ask for our wire transfer details. Bed and Breakfasts & Farmhouses and Country Homes (B&B's) : Child rate applies when sharing room with 2 adults. Not available at all properties. We recommend pre-booking B&B's for large parties, and for all persons in July/August. Some properties have a $8 per person per night supplement. THERE IS A $29 SUPPLEMENT PER PERSON PER NIGHT ON JUST GO SCOTLAND FOR EDINBURGH ACCOMMODATIONS. You must pre-book a first night with us. That's where your B&B vouchers are delivered. GREEN: All rooms are with bath. Up
to two children under 12 may share with two adults. Gold and Red
Hotels:All must be pre-reserved. At some hotels, a maximum of 2 children,
up to and not including the age of 12 years may be accommodated sharing a room
with two adults. In the event that a child occupies a single room or shares a
room with 1 adult, the child will be charged as an adult and the extra charges
will be payable. Children are not accepted at many properties. Airfare varies by departure date. Please ask for our low-cost air inclusive rates from all major cities. Vouchersmay not be changed from one category to another while traveling. Click herefor vouchers only, without a car.
Hotel List: This is a partial list. If you do not see a particular hotel here, please ask. |
| B&B's Some of our choices: Yorkshire Cheshire Stratford Midlands Bath Oxford Cambridge Kent Wales N. England Carlisle Darlington Harrogate Hesgate Mewmarket Lake District Keswick Kendal Kilburn Penrith Pickering Windermere York SCOTLAND Aberdeen Aberfeldy Aberlour Allenton Ardrossan Arran Aultbea Aviemore Ayr Ballachulish Ballater Balloch Balquidder Beauly Benderloch Biggar Blackburn Blairgowrie Brechin Bridge of Cally Cairndow Callander Crieff Crail Culloden Dalkeith Dollar Drumnadrochit Dufftown Dumbarton Dumfries Dunblane Dundee Dunfermline Dunkeld Durness Edinburgh Edzell Forres Fort William Gairloch Galashiels Glasgow Glenrothes Grantown Hawick Hillswick Inverary Inverkeithing Inverness Islay Isle of Lewis Isle of Mull Isle of Skye John O'Groats Kilburn Kingussie Kirkwall Kirkaldy Kyle of Lochalsh Laide Lairg Lanark Largs Linthlithgow Lochgilphead Melrose Muir of Ord Moffat Nairn Newtonmore Oban Orkney Penrith Perth Pitlochry Portree Selkirk Spean Bridge St. Andrews Shetland Stirling Stonehaven Stornaway Stranraer Tarbert Thurso Uig Ullapool Western Isles Wick |
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HOTELS ENGLAND Bath Bailbrook Express by Holiday Inn Limpley Stoke Leigh Park Hotel & Vineyard Centurion Hotel Abbey Hotel Birmingham Bridge House Coleshill Hotel Corus Hotel Solihull Express Holiday Inn Nitenite Cityhotels Norfolk Plough and Harrow Ramada Tamworth M42 Birmingham Hotel Spires Serviced Suites Brighton Old Tollgate Princes Marine Bristol Holiday Inn Airport A Walton Park Gables Webbington Chester Crewe Hall Queen Hotel Westminster Llyndir Hall Dover Churchill Cotswolds Banbury House Wroxton House Isle of Man Hilton Lake District Grasmere Red Lion Ambleside Salutation Liverpool Alicia Radisson SAS London Astors Cranley Gardens Grovesnor Kensington Jolly St. Ermins Marriott Regents Park Park Inn Hyde Park Delmere Phoenix Mornington Corona Gatwick Airport Moat House A Menzies A Chequers A Manchester Abode Etrop Grange Willowbank Bolholt Country Park Smokies Park Princess on Portland Cresta Court Oxford Belfry Holt Jersey Arms Southampton Forest Lodge Highfield Stratford Charlecote Pheasant Salford Hall Stratford Manor SCOTLAND Aberdeen Banff Springs Copthorne Cove Bay Craigellachie Hotel Crerar Eight Acres Huntly Arms Jurys Inn Kintore Arms Loch Kinord Morvada Guest House Norwood Hall Raemoir House Swallow Thainstone House Swallow Waterside Inn Dumfries & Galloway Gables Hetland Hall Dundee Landmark Edinburgh Barcelo Carlton Haymarket Quality Airport A Ten Hill Place Ft. William Ballachulish Isles of Glencoe Glasgow Bowfield Express by Holiday Inn Jurys Millennium Inverary Loch Fyne Inverness Ben Wyvis Boat of Garten Windsor Lochardil House Covenantars Craiglynne Mansfield Castle Morangie Isle of Mull Isle of Mull Isle of Skye Dunollie Kyle Loch Lomond Arrochar Rosslea Hall Oban Cerar Oban Bay Perth Atholl Arms Sportsmans Lodge Pitlochry Scotland's Hotel St. Andrews Dean Park Old Manor Stirling Barcelo Highland Cromlix House King Robert Royal Bridge of Allen Thurso Royal WALES Betws y Coed Pengwern Country House Waterloo Brigend Heronston Carmarthen Diplomat Hotel Cardiff Park Inn Cardiff area New House Country Hotel Mount Sorrel Hotel # St. Mellons Hotel # Caernarvon Betws Inn \ Chepstow Royal George Holyhead/Snowdonia area Bulkeley Lampeter Falcondale Mansion Newport Parkway Hotel North Wales Llwydiarth Fawr Firgrove Country House The Grove Greystones Sygun Fawr Country House Pentre Mawr Country House Ty Derw Seabreeze Pembroke Poyerston Farm Lamphey Court Hotel & Spa Porthmadog Tyddyn Du Farm St. Davids Ramsey House Swansea Aberavon Beach Hotel Tenby Wychwood House Welshpool Lion Hotel Wrexham Cross Lanes |
GOLD ENGLAND Bath Cliffe Hotel Birmingham Menzies Strathallan Cambridge Menzies Cambridge Cambridge Quy Mill Canterbury Abode Chaucer Abbots Barton Chester Crewe Hall Channel Islands Royal Yacht Sommerville Devon & Cornwall Buckerell Lodge Lake District Whoop Hall Liverpool Hope Street Vincent London Best Western Burns Phoenix Hotel Shaftesbury Kensington Hotel Mostyn Hotel Shaftesbury Paddington Shaftesbury Hotel Victoria Palace Cumberland Grosvenor Thistle Kensington Thistle Marble Arch Thistle Westminster Tower Gatwick Airport Mercure A Manchester Princess on Portland Salisbury Red Lion Hotel Southampton Botleigh Grange Crown Hotel Stratford Legacy Falcon Winsdor & Slough Burnham Beeches York Elmbank Monkbar Hotel SCOTLAND Aberdeen Carmelite Caledonian by Thistle Express by Holiday Inn Maryculter House Mercure Ardoe House Thistle Airport A Dundee Carnoustie Apex Quay Queens Woodlands Edinburgh Royal Scots Club Inverary Stonefield Castle Inverness Cerar Golf View Columba Hotel Inverness Palace Kincraig Castle Thistle Isle of Skye Cullin Hills Loch Lomond Winnock Perth Ballathie Crieff Hydro Pitlochry Atholl Palace St. Andrews Fairmont WALES Cardiff Radisson Blu Pembroke Lamphey Court Hotel & Spa ![]()
North WalesPenmaendyfi Country House The Seacroft Cae`r Blaidd Country House Plas Dinas Country House Y Beuno Sychnant Pass House Tir Y Coed Ty Derw Ffynnon Castle Cottage Ysgubor Newydd Borders Ffarm Country House Castle House Bach-y-Graig Tal y Bryn Guest House Wynnstay Arms Tan-Yr-Onnen Guest House Hanmer Arms Mid Wales & Brecon The Coach House Ty Gwyn Guidfa House Lloyds Cyfie Farm The Old Vicarage Lion Hotel Cedregon & Cardigan Ty Mawr Mansion Hollyville Cottage Grange Country House Pembrokeshire Cefn-y-Dre Priskilly Forest Lower Haythog Farm The Paddock Canaston Oaks Portclew House Slebech Park Stoney Bridge Elm Grove Carmarthenshire Kings Head Inn Allt-y-Golau Uchaf Oldwalls Seaview The Plough Inn Llwyn Hall Maes-Yr-Haf Wye Valley Newbridge Inn |
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ENGLAND Bath/Bristol Bath Priory Royal Crescent Bath Spa Thornbury Castle Chester Chester Grosvenor Cotswolds/Stratford Buckland Manor Lords of the Manor Lower Slaughter Manor P Lygon Arms P Devon & Cornwall Bovey Castle Budock Vean Fowey Garrack Northcote Manor Gidleigh Park Combe House Lewtrenchard Manor Durham Lumley Castle Kent Ashdown Park Eastwell Manor Lake District Lindeth Howe Linthwaite Fayrer Garden House Gilpin Lodge Holbeck Ghyll London Conrad London London Hilton Hilton Canary Wharf Hilton Green Park Hilton London Heathrow Hilton Metropole Hilton Paddington Hilton Park Lane Hilton London Tower Bridge Trafalgar Hilton Marylebone Bloomsbury Waldorf Hilton Goring Lanesborough Northumberland Langley Castle Oxford Fallowfields Feathers Somerset Plumber Manor Southampton Chewton Glen Surrey Langshott Manor Great Fosters Windsor Oakley Court Sir Christopher Wren's House Yorkshire Middlethorpe Hall SCOTLAND Aberdeen Balgonie Banchory Lodge Craigellachie Culdearn House Kildrummy Castle Maryculter House Norwood Hal Pittodrie Borders Castle Venlaw Cringletie Glenapp Castle Knockinaam Lodge Roxburghe Edinburgh Balmoral Carlton Chester Residence George Glasshouse Le Monde Roxburghe Scotsman Sheraton Grand Caledonian Hilton Grosvenor Howard P Edinburgh area Borthwick Castle Dalhousie Castle Glasgow Marriott Radisson SAS Nr. Glasgow Culcreuch Castle Isle of Mull/Argyl Airds Ardanaiseig Isle of Eriska Taychreggan Northern Highlands Glenmorangie Loch Torridon West Highland/Isle of Skye Cuillin Hills Eilean Iarmain Inverlochy Castle Inverness Bunchrew Castle Stuart Culloden Marriott Ramada Jarvis Loch Ness/Speyside Coul House Knockomie Muchrach Tulloch Castle Isle of Lewis Cabarfeidh Isle of Mull Western Isles Loch Lomond Cameron House P Inverbeg Perth Gleneagles St. Andrews/Fife Balbirnie Greywalls Old Course Rusacks Rufflets Troon/Prestwick Barcelo Marine Highland Westin Turnberry WALES Betws-y-Coed Tan-y-Foel Brecon Llangoed Hall Cardiff area Lake Country House Miskin Manor Conwy Bodysgallen Hall Castle Penmaenuchaf Mid Wales Portmeirion Deldraeth Snowdonia Plas Penhelig Maes-y-Neuadd Swansea Fairyhill North Wales Penmaendyfi Country House The Seacroft Cae`r Blaidd Country House Plas Dinas Country House Y Beuno Sychnant Pass House Tir Y Coed Ty Derw Ffynnon Castle Cottage Ysgubor Newydd Borders Ffarm Country House Castle House Bach-y-Graig Tal y Bryn Guest House Wynnstay Arms Tan-Yr-Onnen Guest House Hanmer Arms Mid Wales & Brecon The Coach House Ty Gwyn Guidfa House Lloyds Cyfie Farm The Old Vicarage Lion Hotel Cedregon & Cardigan Ty Mawr Mansion Hollyville Cottage Grange Country House Pembrokeshire Cefn-y-Dre Priskilly Forest Lower Haythog Farm The Paddock Canaston Oaks Portclew House Slebech Park Stoney Bridge Elm Grove Carmarthenshire Kings Head Inn Allt-y-Golau Uchaf Oldwalls Seaview The Plough Inn Llwyn Hall Maes-Yr-Haf Wye Valley Newbridge Inn ![]() ![]() |
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vouchers? If you would like the ease of traveling without having to carry cash to pay for accommodation, you may wish to purchase our Accommodation Vouchers. You simply decide each evening where you will be heading the next day and phone ahead for a reservation. Should problems arise finding accommodation when in Scotland, contact our local office, or seek advice and assistance from your B&B host/hostess. She/he will assist in booking subsequent night/nights for the cost of a telephone call. We do not recommend purchasing B&B vouchers in Edinburgh. An inexpensive hotel provides a wider choice of accommodation, and would be more readily available. Click here for vouchers only, without a car. |
| Some Recommendations: Choose from castles in England, castles in Scotland, and castles in Wales. Airth Castle - Stirling The Airth Castle Hotel was built some time after 1488. The Hotel has a fully equipped health center, which includes a gymnasium, sauna, steam room, solarium and indoor swimming pool. The Radisson SAS Airth Castle & Hotel Stirlingshire lies within easy reach of the historic city of Stirling, and the Scottish capital city of Edinburgh ![]() Borthwick Castle =near Edinburgh Only twelve miles from Edinburgh in a pastoral valley, this romantic castle stands on the summit of a knoll on the periphery of the romantic Borders immortalized by Sir Walter Scott. Borthwick Castle built in 1430 was once the refuge of Mary Queen of Scots and the Earl of Bothwell. All the bedchambers, tastefully furnished in period style. Guests will wonder at the miracle of the stone mason's art embodied in the spiral staircases, the fourteen foot thickness of the walls and the magnificent twin towers which stand 100 feet high from the dungeons to the battlements. Dornoch Castle - Northern Highlands All 18 bedrooms are tastefully decorated with a strong emphasis on comfort, tranquillity but still having that baronial home feel about it. There are Superior Castle Rooms, Castle Rooms and Garden Rooms and there are several rooms of individual character. Many rooms which overlook the formal walled gardens and have wonderful views of the Dornoch Firth and to the hills beyond.
The castle has 29 stylishly appointed standard castle rooms, all with private bathrooms. All Castle rooms are non-smoking. Aqueous at Dalhousie offers an excellent range of Spa treatments. Themed rooms at Dalhousie Castleare available. Fernie Castle - Rates include dinner close to St. AndrewsFernie Castle is in a superb location for anyone visiting Scotland. This 450 year old castle can offer all the character of the past with comforts today's visitor expects from a hotel with such high recommendations and awards. Situated in 17 acres of woodlands with it's own loch, there is ample parking space and places to stroll, or just relax. The aura of the castle is first glimpsed through the wooded drive as one approaches. Once inside, you will be greeted with a cheery open fire and a warm welcome. The Keep Bar and The Wallace Lounge are each directly off the reception hall. Glenapp Castle -South West Scotland, was built in 1870 by the celebrated architect David Bryce for James Hunter, the Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Ayrshire. The castle and its lands were purchased in 1917 by James Lyle Mackay, subsequently the first Earl of Inchcape. Within the castle there are graceful lounges and elegant dining rooms as well as 17 individually furnished and decorated bedrooms and suites and seemingly endless oak panelled hallways and corridors. All are handsomely furnished with personally chosen antiques and fine oil paintings, and individually decorated to the highest standard in traditional style. ![]() Inverlochy Castle near Ft. William Inverlochy Castle is one of the world's most luxurious castle hotels, and regularly plays host to a myriad of international stars and royalty. Its breathtaking charm has been enjoyed by the likes of Mel Gibson and Liam Neeson, and is even featured in the diaries of Queen Victoria who wrote "I never saw a lovelier or more romantic spot". Built in 1863, the castle is uniquely situated between two of Scotland's most famous landmarks - Ben Nevis and Loch Ness, and stands proudly within some of the most magnificent scenery in the Highlands. With just 17 palatial bedrooms, this "hidden gem" is wonderfully discreet, and is surrounded by 500 acres of fabulous landscaped gardens, leading down to its own private loch. Kildrummy Castle near Aberdeen Set in the heart of the Grampian Highlands, overlooking the ruins of the original 13th century castle, Kildrummy Castle Hotel offers a rare opportunity to enjoy the style and elegance of a bygone era. Kildrummy is a Scottish country house.
Also known as Floors Castle., the hotel is one of Scotland's finest country house hotels, set in 500 acres of mature woodland and rolling parkland, beside the River Teviot near Kelso. The Roxburghe has a relaxed, home from home atmosphere, which our guests find particularly welcoming and has earned a reputation for really good Scottish food and outstanding service. The largest inhabited house in Scotland, Floors Castle is home to the Duke and Duchess of Roxburghe and their family. You can wander through spectacular State rooms with priceless European paintings. Ruthin Castle northern Wales (the "Red Fort"), which dates from before 1277 and dominates the historic Welsh market town of Ruthin, close to Chester, Llangollen and within easy reach of the North Wales Coast, Snowdonia and picturesque Betws-y-Coed. The castle previously formed part of the Crown Estate until sold by Charles I in 1632 and sits in its ancient walled dry moat within acres of private landscaped gardens, parkland and woods alongside the River Clwyd.Skibo Castle Northern Highlands Throughout history Skibo has held a position of prominence. Its Celtic name translates as fairyland or place of peace. The checkered history of Skibo reflects the history of the highlands, and this provides much of Skibo's enchantment. This was the setting for Madonna's wedding. The castle forms the principle clubhouse, offering reception rooms with bedrooms and bathrooms of individual character Stonefield Castle west coast of Scotland, north of Glasgow Stonefield Castle Hotel is an outstanding example of Scottish baronial architecture. Built in 1837, the Castle stands high on the famous Kintyre peninsula commanding quite spectacular panoramic views over Loch Fyne. Guests can relax in the traditional elegance of wood paneled lounges with fine corniced ceilings, unwind on leisurely walks through the 60 acres of woodland grounds. Thornbury Castle near BathKings and queens have stayed here. Courtiers have flirted with ladies-in-waiting in the ancient yew-hedged gardens. Today, Thornbury Castle still resonates with history and is the only Tudor castle in England to be open as a hotel. However, step behind the heavy oak doors and you'll find a magnificent hotel with roaring fires, delicious modern cuisine and sumptuous bedchambers a truly special setting for an overnight stay, a weekend away or for more formal occasions. Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn once walked these rooms and grounds. Today, the 500 year-old castle-palace with its beautiful oriel windows, Tudor hall and historic parkland is yours for the duration of your stay. There has even been a vineyard within the castle walls for over 500 years, from which Thornbury Castle wine is still produced. Enjoy a regal night's sleep in the Duke's Bedchamber where King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn slept or favour the Gloucester Bedchamber and wake up to a view of the oldest Tudor gardens in England - the Privy Garden and Goodly Garden. BOOK THIS TODAY! CALL LYNOTT TOURS AT (800) 221-2474 ORPlease Email Us For Information PLAN YOUR ROUTE HERE Tour conditions Travel insurance Click here for a credit card form. Questions? Contact Lynott Tours at 1 (800) 221-2474USA & Canada Questions? Contact Lynott Tours at 1 (800) 221-2474USA & Canada
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