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BackSelf-Drive - England, Scotland and Wales Our independent Great Britain self drive travel program gives you the freedom to explore history-steeped market towns, idyllic villages, and the glorious gardens of England, Scotland and Wales by car. 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 car tour 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 everyself drive England 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.
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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) Scotland: - 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. The following are per person per night and payable directly to B&B's for open vouchers. You book your B&B's online before you go or as you travel. 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. England and Wales:Join the open voucher circle. If you have pre-purchased go as you please vouchers and simply wish to have a look at the places we represent, the map and search facilities provide access to all the accommodation within our publications. Telephone numbers and e.mail addresses are listed in the book of accommodation sent to you with your travel documents. Please note that any requests for accommodation using GAYP vouchers cannot be made more than 48 hours before the date of stay. PRIVATE BATH SUPPLEMENT AT CIRCLE B&B'S $8 PER PERSON PER NIGHT paid directly to the B&B owners. We will assist you in booking your B&B's before you go for an added charge of $10 per person, per night. ![]()
British Hotels,Manors Castles and Inns Family Friendly 2012 Prices are land only, per person, and include car and accommodation
Child under 12, sharing room with two adults: BB $59, Green $129, Blue $145, Gold $159, Circle B&B's $40. Please ask for single room rates. For red rates, please ask. Rates do not apply during the Olympics and holidays $29 SUPPLEMENT PER PERSON PER NIGHT ON BED AND BREAKFAST IN EDINBURGH. Rates do not apply in July/August at London area hotels due to the Olympics. 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, Blue, Gold & Red Hotels:
All rooms are with bath. Up to two children under 12 may share with two
adults. 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. Airfarevaries 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 Devon Cornwall Surrey Sussex Kent Manchester Birmingham Chester Lincoln Stratford Midlands Bath Oxford Cambridge Kent Wales N. England Carlisle Darlington Harrogate Hesgate Newmarket 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 |
GREEN INNS, MANORS & HOTELS ENGLAND Bath Limpley Stoke Birmingham Henley Jurys Inn Westly Borders Derwent Manor Brighton Brighton Broadfields Cambridge Belfry Quy Mill Canterbury Abbots Barton Chester Chesford Grange Cross Lanes Queen Westminster Rossett Hall Cotswolds Banbury House Mayfield House Wroxton House Devon and Cornwall Duke of Cornwall Jurys Inn Plymouth Jurys Inn Exeter Essex/Suffolk Suffolk Golf Isle of Man BW Palace (formerly Hilton) Kent Clifton Dover Marina Russell Lake District Ambleside Salutation Royal Kings Arms Liverpool Alicia Feathers Liverpool London Burns Corona Delmere Jurys Inn Chelsea Jurys Inn Islington London Airports Gatwick Moat House Jurys Inn Croydon-Gatwick Jurys Inn Heathrow Manchester Cresta Court (Apirport) Jurys Inn Willowbank North England Bolholt Forest Pines Nottingham Belfry Jurys Inn Nottingham Jurys Inn Derby Norwich Old Brewery Portmnouth Portsmouth Beach Potteries Stone House Salisbury Donnington Manor Jurys Swindon Norton Park Sheffield Jurys Inn Tankersley Manor Southampton Chilsworth Manor Crown Forest Lodge Jurys Inn Stratford Charlecote Pheasant Salford Hall Stratford Manor The Stratford York Pavilion Yorkshire Jurys Bradford Jurys Leeds SCOTLAND Aberdeen Banchory Arms Deeside Inn Huntly Arms Summerhill Borders Abington Barony Castle Cairndale Friars Carse Gretna Hall New Lanark Mill Royal Marine Shawlands Park Tinto House Dumfries & Galloway Gables Dundee Invercarse Landmark Edinburgh Apex European Jurys Inn Glasgow Alexander Thomson Bruce Glasgow City Jurys Westerwood Highlands Caldonian (Ullapool) Lovat Arms Royal Marine Inverness Columba Priory Royal Highland Waterside Isle of Arran Kinloch Isle of Skye Kings Arms Loch Lomond Arrochar Inn at Inverbeg Rob Roy Oban Regent Perth Angus Green Lovat Perth Murraypark Pitbauchlie House Queens Queensferry Windlestrae Pitlochry Atholl Palace Dundarach Fishers Kenmore St. Andrews Craws Nest Stirling Airth Castle Dreadnought Dunblane Hydro King Robert Thurso Norsemen Whisky Trail Eight Acres WALES Betws y Coed Tan-y-Bryn Borders Ffarm Country House Brecons Beaufort Arms Peterstone Court Cardiff Park Inn Carmarthen Allt y Golau Uchaf Llefy Cynin Chepstow Royal George Crickhowell Ty Gwyn Llangollen The Hand Mid Wales Checkers Guidfa House Wynnstay Arms Newport Cwrt Bladdyn Lion North Wales Britannia Inn Cae'r Blaidd Cross Foxes Grove Meironnydd Penmacho Hall Seabreeze Pembroke Cilpost Farm Lower Haythog Farm Portclew House The Ship Stackpole St. Davids Wolfscastle Yr Hafan Swansea Aberavon Beach Diplomat |
BLUE CASTLES MANORS &
HOTELS ENGLAND Bath Abbey Centurion Brighton Jurys Inn Cambridge Gonville Chester Brook Meadow Crewe Hall Park Royal Cornwall/Devon Buckerell Lodge Falmouth Beach Cotswolds Cheltenham Chase Essex George Rutland Arms Kent Bridgewood Manor Lake District Ennerdale Leeds Queens Liverpool Jurys Inn London Phoenix Newcastle Jurys Inn Newcastle Jurys Inn Gateshead Nottingham/Derby Mackeney Hall Risley Hall New Forest/Hampshire Hampshire Court South Lawn Oxford Belfry Salisbury/ Stonehenge Red Lion Stratford Grosvenor P York Yorkshire SCOTLAND Aberdeen Mercure Ardoe House Doubletree Hilton Treetops Jurys Inn Park Inn Thainstone House Borders Aston The Park Dundee Queens Edinburgh Apex City Apex International Apex Waterloo Edinburgh area Bruntsfield Cairn Richmond Park Ft. William Imperial West Highland Glasgow Garfield Gleddoch House Glendower Hilton Marks Inverary Inverary Inverness Columba Craiglynne Glen Mhor Inverness Palace Mansfield Castle Royal Golf Isle of Mull Isle of Mull Isle of Skye Dunollie Kyle Loch Lomond Buchanan Arms N. Highlands Newton Royal Thurso Perth Acarsaid Balgeddie House Scotlands Stirling Gold Lion WALES Betws-y-coed Waterloo Bridgend Coed y Mwstwr Brecon Felin Fach Griffin Cardiff St. Mellons Cedregon & Cardigan Canaston Oaks Penralt Mid Wales Gwesty Cymru North Wales Escape Manorhaus Nevadd Lwyd Pentre Mawr Plas Dinas Ruthin Castle Synchant Pass Tyddyn Llan Venetia Pembrokeshire Coedllys Porthmadog Tyddyn Du Farm Swansea Maes-Yr-Haf Tenby Trefloyne Manor West Coast Harbourmaster Priskilly Forest |
GOLD CASTLES MANORS & HOTELS ENGLAND Bath Cliffe Canterbury Abode Chaucer Cotswolds Broadway Swan Bibury Devon & Cornwall Eastbourne Grand Kent Ashdown Park Ashford (Olympics) Lake District Lindeth Howe Waterhead Liverpool Hope Street Vincent London Shaftesbury Paddington Greater London Coulsdon Manor Tylney Hall Northern England Rockcliffe Somerset Plumber Manor Southampton Botleigh Grange Surrey Langshot Manor Yorkshire Aldwark Manor SCOTLAND Aberdeen Castle Dundee Apex Quay Edinburgh Braid Hills Kings Manor Hotel du Vin Malmaison Fort William/Glencoe Ballachulish Hollytree Isles of Glencoe Moorings Nevis Bank Inn Onich Glasgow Malmaison Inverness Tulloch Castle Kings Mills Inverary Loch Fyne Isle of Skye Balmacara Flodigarry Skeabost Lowlands/Dumfries Culzean Castle Oban Caledonian Knipoch N. Highlands Dornoch Castle Oban Loch Melfort Perth Crieff Hydro Speyside Craigellachie Balbirnie St. Andrews/Fife Balbirnie Fernie Castle Tarbert Stonefield Castle WALES Betws-y-Coed Tan-y-Foel Cardiff Radisson Blu Cardiff area Miskin Manor North Wales Penmaenuchaf Plas Bodegras St. Georges St. Tudno Mid Wales & Brecon Lake Vyrnwy Portmeirion Pembrokeshire Cresselly House Snowdonia Castlell Deudraeth Swansea Fairyhill Tenby Penally Abbey West Coast Castle Cottage |
RED CASTLES MANORS &
HOTELS ENGLAND Bath/Bristol Bath Priory Royal Crescent Thornbury Castle Chester Chester Grosvenor Colchester Maison Talbooth Cotswolds/Stratford Buckland Manor Cotswold House Lords of the Manor Lower Slaughter Manor Lygon Arms Devon & Cornwall Bovey Castle Fowey Gidleigh Park Combe House Lewtrenchard Manor Durham Lumley Castle Rockville Hall Kent Eastwell Manor Lake District Fayrer Garden House Holbeck Ghyll Linthwaite Rothay Manor Wordsworth London Bentley Hilton Bloomsbury Churchill Hyatt Goring Kensington Lanesborough Marylebone North East England Seaham Hall Nr. Heathrow Syon Park Northumberland Langley Castle Oxford Fallowfields Feathers Southampton Chewton Glen Surrey Great Fosters Sussex Amberley Castle Windsor Oakley Court Yorkshire Middlethorpe SCOTLAND Aberdeen Balgonie Banchory Lodge Marcliffe Maryculter Borders Castle Venlaw Cringletie Glenapp Castle Roxburghe Edinburgh Balmoral Roxburghe Sheraton Grand Caledonian Hilton Grosvenor Howard Edinburgh area Borthwick Castle Dalhousie Castle Ft. William Inverlochy Castle Glasgow Marriott Loch Lomond Cameron House Isle of Mull/Argyl Airds Ardanaiseig Isle of Eriska Taychreggan Northern Highlands Boath House Glemorangie Inver Lodge Loch Torridon West Highland/Isle of Skye Eilean Iarmain Inverness Castle Stuart Culloden Kincraig Castle Rocpool Loch Ness/Speyside Coul House Knockomie Isle of Lewis Cabarfeidh Isle of Mull Western Isles Loch Lomond Cameron House p Inverbeg Oban Isle of Eriska Perth Ballathie St. Andrews/Fife Fairmont Old Course Rusacks Rufflets Scores Troon/Prestwick Westin Turnberry WALES Brecon Llangoed Hall Cardiff area Lake Country House Conwy Bodysgallen Hall Llandudmo Imperial Snowdonia Plas Penhelig |
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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. Add golf to your stay |
| 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 dinnerclose 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.
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. Rent a cellphone or GPS Questions? Contact Lynott Tours at 1 (800) 221-2474USA & Canada Questions? Contact Lynott Tours at 1 (800) 221-2474USA & Canada
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