Great value winter breaks

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www.blakescoaches.co.uk
2016-2017
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welcome
Blakes
It gives us great pleasure to present our latest
Budget Breaks brochure. It features a wide
range of great value for money holidays,
within the UK
tradition of service. So why the need for a separate
Budget Breaks brochure? Well, due to increased
competition from some coach tour operators who
don’t have the expense of running a top quality fleet
of touring coaches, we have decided to offer a similar
standard of holiday for those looking for a budget
break, using a similar standard of hotel to them,
but with some notable differences.
Many thousands of customers have enjoyed a Blakes
coach holiday since we started and many have made
further bookings or recommended us to friends.
Your comfort, safety and satisfaction are of great
importance to us.
We value your business and want you to holiday
with us on more than one occasion. We believe that
quality and value for money are essential ingredients
in any good holiday, and here at Blakes Coaches we
are totally committed to continuing with our proud
As a family run business we strive for perfection and
as a result we keep our loyal customers, whilst also
gaining new ones. All of us at Blakes Coaches hope
you enjoy browsing through our brochure. If you have
travelled with us before, you will know that we pride
ourselves in providing a personal service, throughout
your booking. If you are new to Blakes Coaches,
why not give us a try?
Have a great holiday!
Janet and David Blake
Our guarantee
n You will travel on an air-conditioned executive coach
n Convenient, local departure points
n Experienced tour driver
n All excursions are included in the
price of your holiday meaning no hidden charges
Blakes Coaches Ltd are a member of the Bonded Coach Holiday Group of the Confederation of Passenger Transport
UK Ltd. This is a government approved consumer protection scheme. This insures that in relation to the coach package
holidays described in this brochure (or website) that the clients’ monies are protected by a Bond in the unlikely event of
a member’s insolvency. Clients are recommended to inspect the current membership certificate at our registered office
or alternatively go to www.bch-uk.org or telephone 0207 240 3131 to confirm current membership.
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TELEPHONE 01398 341160
where to book
COACH SEATING PLAN
Departure points
DEPARTURE CODE A
DEVON
BIDEFORD
Kingsley Statue
BRAUNTON
Opposite George Hotel
BARNSTAPLE
The Railway Station
SOUTH MOLTON
The Square
KNOWSTONE
Picnic Area
TIVERTON
The Bus Station
JUNCTION 27 M5
Shell Garage & Costa Coffee
SIDFORD
Green Close Bus Stop
SIDMOUTH
The Triangle
NEWTON POPPLEFORD
St Luke’s Church
DEPARTURE CODE B
DEVON
PLYMOUTH
Exeter Street Bus Stops
PLYMPTON
Ridgway Bus Stop,
near Co-Op
IVYBRIDGE
Bus Stop beside Town
Hall & BP Garage
TOTNES
Bus Lay by Opposite
Royal Seven Stars Hotel
BRIXHAM
Back Lane, Outside
Strand Café
PAIGNTON
Garfield Road
PRESTON
Bus Shelter
TORQUAY
Lymington Road
Coach Station
KINGSKERSWELL
Jurys Corner Bus Stop
NEWTON ABBOT
The Railway Station
EAST BUDLEIGH
The Rolle Arms
BUDLEIGH SALTERTON
Public Hall
EXMOUTH
Opposite Savoy Cinema
EXETER
Moto Services, Jct 30 M5
HONITON
Lace Walk Bus Stop,
Outside Boots
OTTERY ST MARY
Outside Boots
SOMERSET
WELLINGTON
The High Street Bus Stop
TAUNTON
Castle Green & BP
Garage, Jct 25 M5
MINEHEAD
Outside Bastins, High Street
EXETER
Moto Services, Jct 30 M5
SIDFORD
Green Close Bus Stop
SIDMOUTH
The Triangle
NEWTON POPPLEFORD
St Luke’s Church
EAST BUDLEIGH
The Rolle Arms
BUDLEIGH SALTERTON
Public Hall
EXMOUTH
Opposite Savoy Cinema
HONITON
Lace Walk Bus Stop,
Outside Boots
OTTERY ST MARY
Outside Boots
JUNCTION 27 M5
Shell Garage & Costa Coffee
SOMERSET
WELLINGTON
The High Street Bus Stop
TAUNTON
Castle Green & BP
Garage, Jct 25 M5
ALCOMBE
The Bus Shelter, Silvermead
DUNSTER
Steep Layby
CARHAMPTON
The Bus Stop
WASHFORD
Shepherds Corner
WATCHET
The Cross
WILLITON
Outside Gliddons or Spar
BRIDGWATER
Bridgwater Services,
Jct 24 M5
BURNHAM-ON-SEA
Ben Travers Way, Tesco
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(main entrance)
WESTON-SUPER-MARE
Bus Stop behind
Parish Pump Pub
BRISTOL Gordano Services
Jct 19 M5 (Northbound tours only)
MINEHEAD
Outside Bastins, High Street
ALCOMBE
The Bus Shelter, Silvermead
DUNSTER
Steep Layby
CARHAMPTON
The Bus Stop
WASHFORD
Shepherds Corner
WATCHET
The Cross
WILLITON
Outside Gliddons or Spar
BRIDGWATER
Bridgwater Services,
Jct 24 M5
BURNHAM-ON-SEA
Ben Travers Way, Tesco
(main entrance)
WESTON-SUPER-MARE
Bus Stop behind
Parish Pump Pub
BRISTOL Gordano Services
Jct 19 M5 (Northbound tours only)
BOOKING DIRECT
ADDRESS:
OFFICE HOURS:
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Blakes Coaches Ltd, East Anstey,
Tiverton, Devon EX16 9JJ
Monday-Friday 8.30am – 5.30pm
Saturday 8.30am – 12.00pm
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FEEDER SERVICE
Feeder services are operated
for clients electing to join
their holiday at some of
the departure points listed
above. Clients should note
that they may be picked up
by coach, minibus or taxi
and conveyed to join the
main tour coach. On return,
clients will only be set down
at the point they elected as
their departure point.
DEPARTURE TIMES
Tel: 01398 341160
Departure times for some
tours will be advised when
holiday deposit is paid.
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YORK, WHITBY &
SCARBOROUGH
TOUR
PRICE
Departure Code A
Mon 24th – Fri 28th Oct
THE ROYAL HOTEL, SCARBOROUGH
£179
5 DAYS
BLACKPOOL ILLUMINATIONS
& THE LAKE DISTRICT
Departure Code A
Mon 24th – Fri 28th Oct
PRINCE OF WALES HOTEL, SOUTHPORT
TOUR
PRICE
£179
5 DAYS
Ideally located in the town centre, overlooking the beautiful South
Bay and a favourite hotel of Sir Winston Churchill. All rooms are
en-suite with TV, hairdryer and tea & coffee making facilities.
The restaurant, with its stunning views offers delicious food,
Leisure facilities include an indoor heated pool, and there is
a lift to all floors.
An elegant 3* hotel combining stylish character with
modern facilities. All rooms are ensuite, with TV, hairdryer
and tea & coffee-making facilities. The restaurant serves
traditional British cuisine, there is a lift to all floors and
entertainment is provided each evening.
York…A city, renowned for its exquisite architecture, tangle of
quaint cobbled streets, iconic Minster, and Railway Museum,
which has retained so much of its medieval structure that walking
into its centre is like entering a living museum. Whitby …with its
ancient abbey, stunning coastline, and deliciously fresh fish and
chips. In addition to the many shops and cafés, the ruins of the
13th Century Abbey are fascinating and for the more energetic,
the views from the top are stunning. Scarborough, in contrast
is a bustling seaside resort with 2 bays, the ruins of a castle and
promenade to take an autumn stroll. On our day to Whitby, we
also take a drive over the North Yorkshire Moors, scenic any time
of year. Subject to availability and numbers, there may be an
opportunity to take train journey on the North Yorkshire Moors
Railway (cost extra).
Our tour will include a day in The Lake District, with stops
including beautiful Windermere & Kendal and a day free for
you to spend as you please in Southport, known as the Paris
of the North. We also travel to Blackpool with its numerous
attractions… the Tower Complex, with its many attractions
including the world famous ballroom where organists
entertain throughout the day, the Pleasure Beach with rides
for all ages, the Waxworks, the Zoo, three piers and a new
indoor shopping centre. After an early
dinner at a restaurant of your
choice we have a full tour
PRICE INCLUDES:
of the illuminations.
n 3 Nights Dinner, Bed
and Breakfast
n 1 night Bed & Breakfast
n Evening coach tour of the illuminations
n All Coach Travel
PRICE INCLUDES:
and Breakfast
n All Coach Travel
SUPPLEMENTS:
No single supplement for
1st 3 singles. £60.00 for
subsequent singles
Travel insurance £18.00
BLACKPOOL ILLUMINATIONS
& THE LAKE DISTRICT
Departure Code A
Mon 31st Oct – Fri 4th Nov
NORBRECK CASTLE HOTEL, BLACKPOOL
TOUR
PRICE
£179
5 DAYS
SUPPLEMENTS:
subsequent singles
KENT COAST
& BRUGES
TOUR
PRICE
Departure Code A
Mon 31st Oct – Fri 4th Nov
GRAND BURTSIN HOTEL, FOLKESTONE
£149
5 DAYS
Ideally situated along the seafront. All rooms are ensuite,
with TV, telephone, hairdryer and tea & coffee-making
facilities. There is a lift and the restaurants serve traditional
food. There is also an indoor swimming pool and live
entertainment each evening.
Overlooking Folkestone harbour and one of the UK’s great
entertainment hotels. All rooms are en suite, with TV, and tea &
coffee-making facilities. The hotel’s Leisure Club, complete with
pool, sauna and solarium is available for a nominal charge. Each
evening you’ll be entertained as the hotel’s resident team put on
the glitz and glamour for a different cabaret spectacular.
Our tour will include a day in The Lake District, with stops
including beautiful Windermere & Kendal. We also visit the
lovely seaside town of Southport, known as the Paris of the
North. There will also be a day free for you to enjoy all that
Blackpool has to offer… the Tower Complex, with its many
attractions including the world famous ballroom where
organists entertain throughout the day, and you can dance
along to, the Pleasure Beach with rides and shows for all
ages, the Waxworks, the Zoo, three piers, a new indoor
shopping centre, and an evening coach tour of
the illuminations.
For those who wish, on one day we travel, via Eurotunnel to
Bruges. A very picturesque town, often referred to as the ‘Venice
of the North’, the cobbled streets and brightly coloured buildings
are full of shops selling gifts including chocolates and lace... Don’t
forget your passport!
PRICE INCLUDES:
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Our tour will include a visit to Canterbury, with its stunning
cathedral, and the pretty town of Rochester, made famous by
Charles Dickens, who lived in the area and referred to the town in
his novels. We also take a tour
around the Kent Coast including
PRICE INCLUDES:
Samphire Hoe & the
Spitfire Memorial.
and Breakfast
n Evening tour of the
illuminations
n All Coach Travel
and Breakfast
n Day trip to Bruges via Eurotunnel
n 2 for 1 bar from 6–9pm
each evening
n All Coach Travel
SUPPLEMENTS:
subsequent singles
SUPPLEMENTS:
subsequent singles
BRIGHTON TURKEY & TINSEL
& LONDON
Departure Code A
TOUR
PRICE
£145
Mon 7th – Fri 11th Nov
THE ROYAL ALBION HOTEL, BRIGHTON
5 DAYS
A regency-styled 3* hotel, situated on the beach front,
directly opposite Brighton’s pier with stunning views across
the English Channel and the town centre within walking
distance. All rooms are ensuite, with TV, and tea & coffee
facilities. There is a lift to all floors, and the hotel’s restaurant
offers home-cooked traditional fare. Entertainment each
evening will have a festive theme.
The vibrant seaside town of Brighton is famed for its pebble
beach and Regency architecture, the traditional seaside fun
of Brighton Pier, and the iconic Royal Pavilion built by George
IV in the early 19th Century. During our tour we travel along
the beautiful Sussex coastline and visit Worthing, Bognor and
Littlehampton, with their pretty promenades and shops.
Join us too for an excursion to Central London with time for
a spot of Christmas shopping
PRICE INCLUDES:
and sightseeing at leisure.
and Breakfast
n Tea, coffee and mince pies on arrival
n 99p bar each evening
n All Coach Travel
ALL THINGS BRIGHTON
BEAUTIFUL
Departure Code A & B
TOUR
PRICE
£169
Mon 9th – Fri 13th Jan
HEADWAY HOTEL, MORECAMBE
5 DAYS
Ideally located on the promenade, with lovely views across
Morecambe Bay, all rooms are ensuite, with TV, hairdryer and
tea & coffee facilities. There is a lift and the restaurant offers
a delicious menu. Relax in the evening in the hotel’s lounges,
where regular entertainment is provided.
The Lake District is an area renowned for its exceptional natural
beauty. The Yorkshire Dales boasts some of the most spectacular
scenery in Britain. It is a living landscape, brimming with rich
history, tradition and nature.
Join us as we tour the Lake District, travelling through some
of the picturesque villages and (weather permitting!) up the
spectacular Kirkstone Pass, with a stop in beautiful Windermere
and Keswick. No tour to the Yorkshire Dales would be
complete without a visit to Hawes, a thriving market town.
As well as the traditional stalls, there is also a livestock
market, the Dales Countryside
Museum, Rope Makers, and the
PRICE INCLUDES:
Wensleydale Cheese Factory.
and Breakfast
n Evening entertainment
n “Pound-a-Round” – 2 drinks for £1 (on selected bar drinks)
n All Coach Travel
£155
THE ROYAL ALBION HOTEL, BRIGHTON
5 DAYS
A regency-styled 3* hotel, situated on the beachfront,
directly opposite Brighton’s pier and with stunning views
across the English Channel. The town centre is located within
walking distance. All rooms are en-suite, with TV, telephone
and tea & coffee facilities. There is a lift to all floors, and the
hotel’s restaurant offers home-cooked traditional fare.
of Brighton Pier, the Brighton Big Wheel, and newly opened
British Airways i360 vertical cable car tower, and the iconic
Royal Pavilion built by George IV in the early 19th Century.
During our tour we travel along the beautiful Sussex
coastline and visit Worthing, Bognor and Littlehampton,
with their pretty promenades and shops. Join us as we visit
the elegant seaside resort of Eastbourne, sheltered by the
South Downs, with its beautiful flower-decked promenades.
PRICE INCLUDES:
and Breakfast
n All Coach Travel
SUPPLEMENTS:
subsequent singles
THE LAKE DISTRICT &
YORKSHIRE DALES
TOUR
PRICE
SUPPLEMENTS:
subsequent singles
THE KENT COAST
& BRUGES
TOUR
PRICE
GRAND BURSTIN HOTEL, FOLKESTONE
£145
5 DAYS
Overlooking Folkestone harbour, with a well-earned reputation
as one of the UK’s great entertainment hotels. All rooms are
ensuite, with TV, and tea & coffee facilities. For a small charge,
you can enjoy the Leisure Club, complete with pool, sauna and
solarium. Each evening you’ll be entertained as the resident team
put on a different cabaret spectacular.
For those who wish, on one day we travel via Eurotunnel to
Bruges. A very picturesque town, often referred to as the ‘Venice
of the North’, the cobbled streets and brightly-coloured buildings
are full of shops selling gifts including chocolates and lace... Don’t
forget your passport!
Charles Dickens, who lived in the area and referred to the town in
his novels. We also take a tour
PRICE INCLUDES:
around the Kent Coast including
Samphire Hoe & the
and Breakfast
Spitfire Memorial.
SUPPLEMENTS:
No single supplement (max 5)
n 99p bar from 6–9pm
each evening
n All Coach Travel
SUPPLEMENTS:
subsequent singles
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A TASTE OF THREE
COUNTIES
TOUR
PRICE
ADELPHI HOTEL, LIVERPOOL
£165
5 DAYS
A refurbished 3* hotel in the heart of Liverpool. All rooms
are ensuite, with TV, hairdryer and tea & coffee facilities.
The restaurant offers a choice menu, and there are also
several bars and lounges. Leisure facilities include an
indoor pool.
A tour which includes three very different locations, each
with a wealth of history. Liverpool is more than just a city
– it is also full of beauty and culture. With a whole day
to explore, you may like to take a bus tour with guided
commentary, visit one of the many attractions, or follow
the Beatles trail. Chester, is the most complete walled
city in Britain. The Rows, black and white half-timbered
buildings above street level, take pride of place. There
is also the 10th Century cathedral and several museums.
Southport, known as the ‘Paris of the North’, is a seaside
town with plenty of shops and promenade to stroll.
CLASSIC CORNWALL
TOUR
PRICE
Departure Code A
Mon 23rd – Fri 27th Jan
MEMBLY HALL HOTEL, FALMOUTH
£169
5 DAYS
Situated in one of the most picturesque regions of
Cornwall, with a seafront position, all rooms are ensuite,
with TV, hairdryer and tea & coffee facilities. There is a
lift to all floors and the restaurant offers an excellent
menu. Leisure facilities include a spa pool and Jacuzzi, and
entertainment is provided most evenings.
Cornwall boasts some of the most picturesque coastlines
and landscapes in the country, which, coupled with the mild
Cornish climate, is ideal for a holiday at any time of year.
Our tour will take in Truro, Cornwall’s capital city, with
its many shops and impressive triple-spired cathedral, St
Ives, one of the prettiest holiday towns in Cornwall, with
its picturesque quay, galleries, gift shops and cafés, and
Padstow. We also enjoy a scenic drive, including Lands End
and Marazion, and allow time in Falmouth to browse
the shops and perhaps visit the
National Maritime Museum.
PRICE INCLUDES:
PRICE INCLUDES:
and Breakfast
n All Coach Travel
and Breakfast
n All Coach Travel
SUPPLEMENTS:
subsequent singles
SUPPLEMENTS:
No single supplement
Sea view supplement
£16.00 (per person)
A TASTE OF
FOUR COUNTIES
TOUR
PRICE
Mon 23rd – Fri 27th Jan
£175
5 DAYS
STRATFORD &
THE COTSWOLDS
TOUR
PRICE
Mon 30th Jan – Fri 3rd Feb
£155
5 DAYS
BOSWORTH HALL HOTEL, WARWICKSHIRE
ROYAL COURT HOTEL, COVENTRY
A beautiful Grade II-listed 3* hotel. All rooms are ensuite, with
TV, hairdryer, and tea & coffee facilities. There is a lift to all
floors, the restaurant serves a delicious carvery dinner, and leisure
facilities include an indoor pool.
Lichfield is Staffordshire’s premier heritage city. The 800-yearold cathedral is set within a serene close. The Heritage Centre
allows you to wander through 2,000 years of the city’s history,
with exhibitions including the unique Staffordshire Millennium
Embroideries. The National Memorial Arboretum is a living
tribute to the personal sacrifices made by the armed and civil
services of the United Kingdom, and includes 150 acres of trees
and memorials devoted to the concept of remembrance.
Oakham is a pretty market town. Rutland County Museum
displays the fascinating history of the town, including a
formidable set of gallows! You will also find many traditional
shops and restaurants.
Melton Mowbray in Leicestershire is well known for its worldfamous pork pies and Stilton cheese. We will make our visit on
Tuesday, when both the street and
PRICE INCLUDES:
cattle markets are held.
A beautiful 3* Grade II Listed country house hotel, set in 11
acres of gardens and parkland. All rooms are ensuite, with TV,
hairdryer, and tea & coffee facilities. The restaurant, situated
in the original Baronial Hall of the manor house offers a choice
menu, and the Balmoral Bar provides a cosy area to relax.
and Breakfast
n All Coach Travel
n Free entrance to the
National Memorial
Arboretum
The Cotswolds – an area renowned for its outstanding natural
beauty and honey-coloured stone. We will visit some of its
picturesque villages and market towns, including Moreton-inMarsh with its Charter Market, Broadway, Stow-on-the-Wold and
Bourton-on-the-Water, known as the ‘Venice of the Cotswolds’.
Stratford-upon-Avon is a beautiful Tudor town on the river
Avon, best known as Shakespeare’s birthplace and packed with
half-timbered architecture and an abundance of shops and
restaurants.
Coventry is the birthplace of the British motor industry. In the
Transport Museum, discover the fascinating story behind the
development of road transport, from the earliest cycles to the
fastest cars. Located in the city centre, entry is free. The modern
cathedral is also well worth a visit.
SUPPLEMENTS:
subsequent singles
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PRICE INCLUDES:
and Breakfast
n All Coach Travel
SUPPLEMENTS:
subsequent singles
SOUTH WALES –
UNDISCOVERED GEMS
TOUR
PRICE
Mon 30th Jan – Fri 3rd Feb
PARK INN HOTEL, CARDIFF NORTH
£189
5 DAYS
A modern 3* hotel located on the outskirts of Cardiff.
All rooms are ensuite, with TV, hairdryer and tea & coffee
facilities. There is a lift to all floors, and the restaurant
offers a delicious choice menu.
Our tour includes excursions to the heritage coast and
countryside of South Wales
The Welsh capital, Cardiff, boasts a castle with 2,000 years
of history in the heart of the city, an abundance of shops to
browse, and restaurants in which to enjoy a winter lunch.
We take a scenic drive across the spectacular Brecon Beacons
and visit the attractive Welsh towns of Monmouth (birthplace
of Henry V), the thriving market town of Abergavenny, and
the historic town of Caerphilly, known for its Welsh cheese &
ancient castle. We also take a scenic drive along Glamorgan’s
Heritage Coast, to Porthcawl, and visit the picturesque
ancient town of Llantwit Major, steeped in Welsh history.
THE KENT COAST
& BRUGES
Departure Code A
Bruges. A very picturesque town, often referred to as the
‘Venice of the North’, the cobbled streets and brightly-coloured
buildings are full of shops selling gifts including chocolates and
lace... Don’t forget your passport!
Charles Dickens, who lived in the area and referred to the town
in his novels. We also take a tour
around the Kent Coast
PRICE INCLUDES:
including Samphire Hoe
& the Spitfire Memorial.
and Breakfast
n Day trip to Bruges via
Eurotunnel
each evening
n All Coach Travel
SUPPLEMENTS:
Single supplement £60.00
Departure Code B
£185
Mon 6th – Fri 10th Feb
QUEENSMEAD HOTEL, SHANKLIN
5 DAYS
5 DAYS
Overlooking Folkestone harbour, with a well- earned reputation
solarium. Each evening you’ll be entertained as the resident
team put on a different cabaret spectacular.
and Breakfast
n All Coach Travel
TOUR
PRICE
£149
PRICE INCLUDES:
ISLE OF WIGHT
TOUR
PRICE
SUPPLEMENTS:
subsequent singles
THE SUSSEX COAST &
ROYAL TUNBRIDGE WELLS
QUEENS HOTEL, EASTBOURNE
TOUR
PRICE
£175
5 DAYS
Situated in the heart of Shanklin, this is a family-run hotel
with a personal touch. Located within easy walking distance
of Shanklin’s high street and seafront, and within easy reach
of the picturesque Shanklin Old Village. All rooms are ensuite,
with TV and tea & coffee facilities. The restaurant serves
a delicious menu, and entertainment is provided on some
evenings.
A magnificent Victorian 3* hotel situated in an
outstanding position overlooking the pier. All en-suite
bedrooms have TV, hairdryer, and tea & coffee making
facilities. A lift serves all floors. The restaurant serves a
delicious menu and the bar lounge offers a cosy area
to relax in.
The Isle of Wight – only 23 miles long by 13 miles wide – is
quite a world of its own, managing to crowd onto its small
surface area an entire realm of unspoilt English landscapes.
The elegant seaside resort of Eastbourne, sheltered by
the South Downs, is ideal for a gentle stroll any time
of year. During our tour we visit the spa town of Royal
Tunbridge Wells with its regal colonnaded walkway
known as the Pantiles, with stylish cafes and boutiques,
and the village of Alfriston lies along the tranquil
Cuckmere River. The attractive town of Battle is steeped
in history from Norman times, and the vibrant hilltop
market town of Rye with its cobbled streets and
secret passageways were once the haunt
of smugglers and highwaymen.
This small island is full of wonderful places to visit at any time
of year. We take a scenic tour with stunning views out to sea,
stopping at Alum Bay for a view of the Needles. We also visit
Cowes, with its picturesque yachting centre and harbour;
Shanklin Old Village, with its pretty houses, gift shops and
cafés; Newport, the island’s county town; Ryde, the island’s
second-largest town with a wonderful pier; and Godshill,
the most-photographed village in Britain, with its thatched
cottages and 15th Century church.
PRICE INCLUDES:
PRICE INCLUDES:
and Breakfast
n Ferry crossings
n All Coach Travel
and Breakfast
n All Coach Travel
SUPPLEMENTS:
SUPPLEMENTS:
Sea view supplement
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ISLE OF WIGHT
TOUR
PRICE
Departure Code A
QUEENSMEAD HOTEL, SHANKLIN
£185
5 DAYS
Situated in the heart of Shanklin, this is a family-run hotel
with a personal touch. Located within easy walking distance of
Shanklin’s high street and seafront, and within easy reach of the
picturesque Shanklin Old Village. All rooms are ensuite, with
TV and tea & coffee facilities. The restaurant serves a delicious
menu, and entertainment is provided on some evenings.
The Isle of Wight – only 23 miles long by 13 miles wide – is quite
a world of its own, managing to crowd onto its small surface
area an entire realm of unspoilt English landscapes.
This small island is full of wonderful places to visit at any time
of year. We take a scenic tour with stunning views out to sea,
stopping at Alum Bay for a view of the Needles. We also visit
Cowes, with its picturesque yachting centre and harbour;
Shanklin Old Village, with its pretty houses, gift shops and cafés;
Newport, the island’s county town; Ryde, the island’s secondlargest town with a wonderful pier; and Godshill, the mostphotographed village in Britain, with its thatched cottages and
15th Century church.
DORSET & THE
NEW FOREST
TOUR
PRICE
Departure Code B
PICCADILLY HOTEL, BOURNEMOUTH
5 DAYS
A lovely 3* hotel ideally situated close to the town centre,
only a short walk from Bournemouth’s award winning beach
and gardens. All rooms are ensuite, with TV, hairdryer and
tea & coffee facilities. There is a lift to all floors, and the
restaurant serves delicious food. Entertainment is provided
on two evenings.
Bournemouth is one of Britain’s favourite holiday resorts, and
with its golden sandy beaches, beautifully-kept gardens and
cliff-top walks, it’s not difficult to understand why. The New
Forest is England’s newest National Park, where wild ponies
wander the roads between the many picturesque villages.
As well as the New Forest, including Lymington and
Lyndhurst, our tour includes visits to Poole, which boasts
the second-largest natural harbour in the world and a large
indoor shopping centre, Dorchester, for market day, and
Weymouth. There will also be time to spend
exploring Bournemouth.
PRICE INCLUDES:
PRICE INCLUDES:
and Breakfast
n Ferry crossings
n All Coach Travel
and Breakfast
n All Coach Travel
SUPPLEMENTS:
SUPPLEMENTS:
ENTERTAINMENT BREAK IN
SOUTH WALES
Departure Code B
Fri 24th – Mon 27th Feb
TOUR
PRICE
£129
4 DAYS
NORTH WALES &
SNOWDONIA
ENTERTAINMENT BREAK
SEABANK HOTEL, PORTHCAWL
Mon 27th Feb – Fri 3rd March
Beautifully situated on Porthcawl’s seafront, where a warm
welcome awaits. All rooms are ensuite, with TV, hairdryer
and tea & coffee facilities. The restaurant offers a range of
freshly-prepared dishes, and the bar provides somewhere
to relax both before and after dinner. Entertainment is
provided each evening.
LION HOTEL, CRICCIETH
Our tour includes a visit to the Welsh border market town of
Monmouth, situated on the banks of the River Wye, with its
bustling shops, mixture of Tudor and Georgian buildings and
13th century bridge. Cardiff, capital of Wales and a vibrant
university city proud of its history and culture, is packed full
of attractions, museums and shops for all, coupled with one
of the world’s largest ports. The Brecon Beacons National
Park covers an area of mountains and moorland across South
Wales, with stunning scenery, beautiful forests and lakes.
The lively town of Abergavenny is known as the ‘gateway to
Wales’ with its quaint shops and cafés.
PRICE INCLUDES:
TOUR
PRICE
£195
5 DAYS
This lovely 3* hotel commands excellent views of Cardigan
Bay. All rooms are en-suite with TV, hairdryer and tea & coffee
making facilities. There is a lift and the restaurant serves a
delicious menu.
Snowdonia National Park is surrounded by rugged natural
beauty, where two lakes slice through the mountain range.
North Wales also has some wonderful coastal towns and
picturesque villages.
Our tour includes visits to Caernarvon, dominated by Edward
I’s medieval castle, Llandudno, the Queen of Welsh Resorts,
with its long pier, shops and restaurants, and Conwy, with a
castle and quay, and what is claimed to be the smallest house in
Great Britain! We also take a scenic drive through the stunning
scenery of Snowdonia National Park, an area of outstanding
natural beauty covering 838 square miles, including some of the
most magnificent scenery in Wales, and the picturesque village
of Betws-y-Coed with its gift shops
PRICE INCLUDES:
and tearooms.
and Breakfast
n All Coach Travel
SUPPLEMENTS:
Sea view supplement
£9.00 (per person)
8
£169
and Breakfast
n Evening entertainment – “Rolling Back the Years” 50s & 60s theme
each night
n All Coach Travel
SUPPLEMENTS:
Bonded Coach Holiday Group – Trading Charter
Blakes Coaches Limited of East Anstey, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 9JJ.
OUR TRADING CHARTER WITH YOU
1. Why should I read this page?
Because it is very important. Our Trading Charter forms a key part of our agreement with you and
forms the basis of a legally binding contract between you as the lead name making the booking,
anyone else in your party and us. When you make this booking as the lead name you undertake
that you have the authority to accept, and do accept, on behalf of your party the terms of these
booking conditions. This contract is made subject to the terms of these booking conditions, which
are governed by English Law, and the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts. These
contract terms and financial guarantees will not apply to any holiday involving any type of flight.
Instead, you will be supplied with the full booking conditions of the ATOL holder arranging your
holiday. Your booking agent will have a copy or alternatively you can request one prior to booking
your holiday from Blakes Coaches Limited, East Anstey, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 9JJ. If you did not
see this trading charter before you made your booking and you are not happy to proceed with the
booking now that you have seen it, please return all documentation to us or the travel agent whom
you booked within 7 days of receiving this charter. Your booking will be cancelled and your monies
will be returned in full, provided you have not commenced your travel.
9. Can I transfer my booking to someone else?
You can transfer your booking to someone else provided you give us reasonable notice. This person
must be able to satisfy all the conditions for the holiday and a change cannot normally be made
later than seven days for prior to departure. We will make an administration charge of £10.00 per
person for every transfer we make plus any reasonable additional costs caused by the transfer. You
will remain responsible for ensuring that the holiday is paid for by the balance due date. Travel
insurance is not transferable.
10. How can I cancel my holiday?
You, or any member of your party, may cancel at any time provided that the cancellation is made
by the person who signed the booking form and is communicated to us in writing via the office
at which you made your original booking. You will have to pay cancellation charges set out in the
scale below to cover our estimated loss resulting from the cancellation. If you are insured against
cancellation you may be able to recover the charges from your insurers. Your cancellation will take
effect from the date when either the travel agent or we receive your written confirmation of your
cancellation. You must also return any tickets or vouchers that you have received. A reduction
in room occupancy may increase the charges for the remaining passengers by the application of
supplements for low occupancy of rooms. Where tickets have been pre-paid by the company, your
confirmation will state the additional charges to be incurred if you should cancel from the tour.
2. How and when do I make this contract with you?
We welcome you making contact with us in a number of ways. You can write to us, phone us, use
a nominated travel agent, e-mail or visit our website. Whichever way you contact us the contract
is made when your booking is entered on to our reservation system and we issue a confirmation
of booking, upon receipt of a fully completed and signed booking form. We will send you, or
your agent the confirmation of your booking within seven working days of receipt. Please check
this confirmation very carefully to ensure all the information is correct and tell us, or your agent,
immediately of any errors.
11. Scale of Cancellation Charges
Period before departure within which
written cancellation of holiday price is received
More than 42 days
28 - 42 days
14 - 27 days
7 - 13 days
0 - 6 days
Amount of cancellation
charge as a %
Deposit
30%
45%
60%
100%
3. How is my holiday money protected?
We subscribe to the Code of Conduct of the Bonded Coach Holidays Group (“BCHG”) of the
Confederation of Passenger Transport UK. BCHG requires a bond to be taken out to provide
protection for your holiday money in the unlikely event that a Member cannot, for financial
reasons, carry out their obligations to their passengers.
Departure day or later including voluntary
termination whilst on holiday
Total holiday cost
4. BCHG Consumer Guarantee
The Bonded Coach Holiday Group guarantees to bona fide customers that in the event of failure
of a bona fide Member, it will:
(1) wherever possible, arrange for a holiday or tour to be completed;
(2) where failure occurs after a holiday has begun, arrange for customers to be returned by an appropriate means of transport to their UK area of departure;
(3) if the holiday or tour cannot be completed as planned, the reimbursement of payments made by the customer to the BCHG Member. other than payments made by credit card.
5. When do I need to pay for my holiday and how much?
At the time of booking you will need to pay a deposit for each person named on the booking. The
balance must be paid before the dates listed below. Where you use an agent they may require you
to pay them earlier than this date and will advise you separately of their balance due date. If you
book within our balance due period you will need to pay the total holiday cost at the time of your
booking. If you do not pay the outstanding balance for your holiday on or before the date when
it is due we may cancel your booking and you will be required to pay the cancellation charges
detailed below. The date of cancellation will normally be the date you confirm in writing that you
intend to cancel or 15 days after the balance due date, whichever comes first.
• Deposit £50.00 per person;
• Your balance is due 6 weeks prior to departure.
Where optional items are purchased as part of the tour package these are payable on the balance
due date except where items, such as theatre tickets, have been specifically purchased for you.
In this case the cost will be payable at a separate date notified to you and will not normally be
refundable unless we obtain a refund from the supplier we use.
6. If I use an agent who does my money belong to?
Your agent will hold your deposit on your behalf until we issue a confirmation of your booking.
The agent then holds this money on our behalf. The agent holds any balance you pay on
your behalf until the date the balance is due. The agent will then hold this balance payment
on our behalf.
7. Can you change the price of my holiday after you have issued the booking confirmation?
Yes we can, but only in very limited circumstances. The price of your holiday is subject to change
for an increase or decrease in any of the following costs:
• Transportation costs such as fuel (including fuel tax), ferry operator fares and tolls, embarkation or disembarkation fees at terminals;
• Exchange rates applied to the particular holiday booked;
• Dues and taxes (including the rate of VAT).
Even in this case, we will absorb an amount equivalent to 2% of the holiday price, which excludes
any insurance premium, and any amendment charges. Only amounts in excess of this 2% will be
surcharged, but where a surcharge is payable there will be an administration charge of £1 per
person together with a separate amount to cover your agent’s commission.
If this means paying more than an extra 10% on the holiday price, you will be entitled to cancel
your holiday with a full refund of all money paid. Should you decide to cancel because of this,
you must exercise your right to do so within 14 days from the issue date printed on the revised
invoice. Alternatively, you may prefer to take a comparable alternative holiday, if available, details
of which will be provided with the revised invoice. We will not surcharge you after the date that
your balance is due unless the change relates to any amount set by or payable to a Government
of a country forming part of the holiday and even then no surcharge will be imposed less than 30
days pre-departure.
In addition to sterling we use the following currencies in calculating our holiday prices. Below
are the equivalent exchange rates to £1 sterling from the Currency Converter web site dated
30th June 2015. Please note that some apparent changes may not affect the price of your
holiday due to contractual protection, which we have in place.
Currency
Euro
Exchange rate
1.27
8. Can I change my holiday arrangements?
After we have issued our booking confirmation we will do our best to accommodate any changes
you may want to make but we cannot guarantee to do so. Any changes must be notified to us
in writing and signed by the person who signed the booking form. If we are able to make the
changes an amendment fee of £10.00 per booking will be payable plus any additional charge for
the facilities requested. Any significant alteration after the balance due date will be treated as a
cancellation of the original booking and will be subject to the cancellation charges detailed below.
A significant alteration would include a change of departure date, holiday or hotel, or number of
people travelling.
12. What happens if you change my holiday?
The arrangements for your holiday will usually have been made many months in advance.
Sometimes changes are unavoidable and we reserve the right to make them. Most of these changes
are likely to be minor and we will do our best to keep you informed.
If, after booking and before departure, we make a significant change to your holiday you will have
the option of withdrawing from the holiday without penalty or alternatively you may transfer to
another holiday without paying an administration fee. In either case we will pay you compensation
according to the scale set out below. A significant change would involve a change in departure
date or departure point, location of resort or quality of hotel, (excluding single overnight hotels
on touring holidays).
If you withdraw from the holiday because we have made a significant change or if we have
to cancel your holiday for any reason other than non-payment by you we will offer you
the choice of:
• a comparable replacement holiday if available;
or:
• a replacement holiday of lower quality together with a refund of the price difference;
or:
• a full refund of the money you have paid.
When we have notified you of the changes and options available, you must tell us your decision
as soon as possible and within any time-scale we may need to set bearing in mind the need to
safeguard the holiday arrangements of other customers. If we have to cancel your holiday at any
time, Blakes Coaches Limited is only liable for monies you may have paid to Blakes Coaches Limited
at the time of cancellation and for the compensation payments as detailed in the scale below.
13. Scale of Compensation
We will pay you compensation for significant changes on the following scale:
Period before departure in which significant
change is notified to you or your agent
Amount per person
More than 42 days
Nil
29 to 42 days
£10
15 to 28 days
£15
8 to 14 days
£20
0 to 7 days
£25
Payment of compensation according to the scale set out above will not affect your statutory right
to claim further compensation if, in all the circumstances, you remain dissatisfied. Compensation
will not be paid where the change is made as a result of events beyond our control including war
or threat of war, riot, civil strife, terrorist activity, industrial disputes, fire, quarantine, epidemic
or health risks, natural or nuclear disasters, port and terminal closures and/or adverse weather or
traffic conditions.
If, after departure, we need to make a change to a significant proportion of your holiday we
will do our best to make suitable alternative arrangements at no extra cost to you. If it proves
impossible to make suitable alternative arrangements, or if you have reasonable grounds for
refusing the alternative offered, we will arrange transport back to your point of departure,
or to an alternative location that we agree to.
14. What is the extent of your liability?
We accept responsibility if you or any member of your party is killed or injured as a result of
an activity forming part of your holiday arrangements which you booked with us before your
departure; or if any part of your holiday arrangements, booked with us in the UK, is not as described
in the brochure or not of a reasonable standard; if the failure in your holiday arrangements or any
death or personal injury is due to any fault on our part or that of our agents or suppliers whilst
acting in the course of their employment. We do not accept responsibility if the failure, death or
personal injury is not caused by any fault of ours or of our agents or suppliers or is caused by you or
someone not connected with your holiday arrangements; or if the failure, death or personal injury
is due to unusual or unforeseen circumstances which, even with all due care, we, or our agents or
suppliers, could not have anticipated or avoided.
For claims which do not involve personal injury, illness or death, the most we will have to pay if
we are liable to you is twice the price the person affected paid for their holiday (not including
insurance premiums and amendment charges). We will only have to pay this maximum amount
if everything has gone wrong and you have received no benefit from your holiday. If you or any
member of your party is killed, injured or becomes ill as a result of transport by ship, train or coach,
any liability which we may have to pay compensation is limited in line with the Athens Convention
(applies to transport by ship), the Berne Convention (applies to transport by rail) and the Geneva
Convention (applies to transport by road). You can get copies of the relevant conventions from us
if you ask. You should also note that these conventions may limit or remove the carrier’s liability to
you and the amount which the carrier has to pay you.
If we make any payment to you or any member of your party for death, personal injury or illness,
you will be asked to assign to us or our insurers the rights you may have to take action against the
person or organisation responsible for causing the death, personal injury or illness.
Booking Ref:
BOOKING FORM
Please send your completed booking form to:
BLAKES COACHES LTD, EAST ANSTEY, TIVERTON, DEVON EX16 9JJ
Tel: 01398 341160 email: [email protected]
Please phone to check availability and book your seats before sending us your booking form
Please give name and full address including POSTCODE, in BLOCK CAPITALS
Name
Address
PostcodeTel
MobileEmail
Holiday
Departure date
NAMES OF ALL TRAVELLERS
Pick-Up point
No. of Days
Coach Seat Nos
Accommodation Preferred Age if
under
Mr/Mrs/
Single Double Twin
Miss/Ms Initials Surname Room Room Room 16
Travel
Insurance
Required?
Any other relevant information (ie. mobility or dietary needs etc)
PAYMENT SECTION
Deposit of £50.00 per person should be paid at time of booking.
Full payment due if tour is booked less than six weeks before departure.
I enclose Deposits for
persons at £ 50.00 per person
TOTAL £
I enclose Insurances for
persons at £
per person
TOTAL £
I enclosed Full Payments for
persons at £
per person
TOTAL £
TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED (Cheques made payable to Blakes Coaches Ltd)
TOTAL £
If you wish to pay by card please complete the following section
Please debit my VISA / MASTERCARD (minimum £100 for credit cards)
CARD NUMBER
EXPIRY DATE /
NAME ON CARD
SECURITY CODE
(Last 3 digits on signature strip on back of card)
If you do not wish to take our insurance cover, you should give us details of an alternative policy here. It will then be accepted that
you have insurance cover and accordingly indemnify Blakes Coaches of all companies, firms and persons associated with it against
any and all consequences of your decision.
Insurance companyPolicy NumberExpiry Date
Booking Ref:
BOOKING FORM
Please send your completed booking form to:
BLAKES COACHES LTD, EAST ANSTEY, TIVERTON, DEVON EX16 9JJ
Tel: 01398 341160 email: [email protected]
Please phone to check availability and book your seats before sending us your booking form
Please give name and full address including POSTCODE, in BLOCK CAPITALS
Name
Address
PostcodeTel
MobileEmail
Holiday
Departure date
NAMES OF ALL TRAVELLERS
Pick-Up point
No. of Days
Coach Seat Nos
Accommodation Preferred Age if
under
Mr/Mrs/
Single Double Twin
Miss/Ms Initials Surname Room Room Room 16
Travel
Insurance
Required?
Any other relevant information (ie. mobility or dietary needs etc)
PAYMENT SECTION
Deposit of £50.00 per person should be paid at time of booking.
Full payment due if tour is booked less than six weeks before departure.
I enclose Deposits for
persons at £ 50.00 per person
TOTAL £
I enclose Insurances for
persons at £
per person
TOTAL £
I enclosed Full Payments for
persons at £
per person
TOTAL £
TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED (Cheques made payable to Blakes Coaches Ltd)
TOTAL £
If you wish to pay by card please complete the following section
Please debit my VISA / MASTERCARD (minimum £100 for credit cards)
CARD NUMBER
EXPIRY DATE /
NAME ON CARD
SECURITY CODE
(Last 3 digits on signature strip on back of card)
If you do not wish to take our insurance cover, you should give us details of an alternative policy here. It will then be accepted that
you have insurance cover and accordingly indemnify Blakes Coaches of all companies, firms and persons associated with it against
any and all consequences of your decision.
Our suppliers (such as accommodation or transport providers) have their own booking conditions
or conditions of carriage, and these conditions are binding between you and the supplier. Some of
these conditions may limit or remove the relevant transport provider’s or other supplier’s liability to
you. You can get copies of such conditions from our offices, or the offices of the relevant supplier.
25. What happens if I am delayed?
Your travel insurance may cover you for some delays. In addition where you are delayed for more
than six hours in any one day we will seek to minimise any discomfort and where possible, arrange
for refreshments and meals.
15. What do I need to do if I have to complain?
If you have a complaint during your holiday you should tell the driver/tour escort or supplier at the
earliest opportunity so that they can do their utmost to resolve the problem immediately. If you
remain dissatisfied you should write within 28 days of the return of the tour to Mrs Janet Blake,
Blakes Coaches Limited, East Anstey, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 9JJ.
26. Do I need to take out travel insurance?
We strongly advise all our customers to take out travel insurance to cover medical and repatriation
costs, personal injury, loss of baggage and cancellation charges. You do not need to take out our
travel insurance but you should have insurance, which is at least as good or better than the insurance
we offer. If you do not have adequate insurance and require our assistance whilst on holiday, we
reserve the right to reclaim from you any medical repatriation or other expenses which we may incur
on your behalf which would otherwise have been met by insurers. Once you have signed a booking
form and a contract is made, you will be required to take our insurance or provide details of your
alternative cover, along with your assistance company details in case of accident or illness.
In your letter you will need to quote your booking reference number, holiday number and departure
date. If you do not tell us at the earliest opportunity about a problem giving rise to your complaint
we cannot take steps to investigate and rectify it. In deciding how to respond to your complaint we
will take into account the date you first drew the problem to the attention of our driver/tour escort
or supplier.
16. If I do not agree with your decision can I request arbitration?
Yes you can. If we cannot resolve your complaint amicably you may request that the dispute is referred
to an independent arbitration scheme established by the Confederation of Passenger Transport UK
(CPT). Full details of this scheme will be provided on request or you can obtain a copy from CPT. This
arbitration scheme provides a simple and inexpensive method of arbitration on documents alone
with restricted liability on the customer in respect of costs. This scheme does not apply to claims
for an amount greater than £1500 per person. There is also a limit of £7500 per booking. Normally
there is a time limit of 9 months from the date of return from your holiday within which to request
arbitration but in exceptional circumstances the scheme can be used beyond this date. This scheme
does not apply to claims that arise mainly in respect of physical injury or illness or the consequences
of any illness or injury.
17. Children’s reduction
On all centred holidays there may be a reduction in the cost of the holiday when the child shares a
room with two full fare paying passengers.
18. Coach seating
There is a seating plan of the coach for each holiday, but it is possible that on occasions operational
reasons will require a coach with a different configuration to be used. We therefore reserve the right
to alter a coach-seating plan and allocate seats other than those you have booked. Requests for
particular seats can be made on most holidays when booking but because allocations are made on a
“first come, first served” basis you are recommended to book early. When your booking is confirmed
you will be offered the best seats that are available at that time. If you know someone who may want
to book later but sit near you please discuss this with the booking clerk at the time you make your
booking. Specific seats will not be allocated on coaches which operate on feeder services between
joining points and main holiday departure points, on coaches which carry out transfers on our behalf.
19. Health & Safety on holiday
In some foreign countries, standards of infrastructure, safety and hygiene may be lower than those
to which we are accustomed in the UK. You should therefore exercise greater care for your own
protection. Further information can be obtained from your GP or from your travel agent who can
provide you with the leaflet “Health Advice for Travellers” published by the Department of Health.
Some people may be at risk from discomfort or deep vein thrombosis (DVT) if they remain immobile
on a journey for a long period of time. If you are planning to undertake a bus or coach journey of
more than 3 hours you should consult your doctor if you have ever had DVT or pulmonary embolism,
a family history of clotting conditions, cancer or treatment for cancer, a stroke, heart or lung disease
or if you have had major surgery in the past 3 months. We reserve the right to refuse any booking
in the absence of a doctor’s certificate confirming that you are fit to travel. During the journey we
will provide comfort stops as frequently as possible. During these stops you are encouraged to get
off the coach and walk around. Exercise reduces any discomfort, which may be caused by periods of
immobility. During comfort stops on any journey you should drink alcohol only in moderation as it
leads to dehydration (refer to Section 22c).
20. Passenger behaviour
We want all our customers to have a happy and carefree holiday. But you must remember that
you are responsible for your behaviour and the effect it may have on others. If you or any member
of your party is abusive or disruptive or behaves in a way which, in our reasonable opinion, could
cause damage or injury to others or affect their enjoyment of their holiday, or which could damage
property, we have the right, after reasonable consideration, to terminate your contract with us. If
this happens we will have no further obligations or liability to you. The coach driver/tour escort,
ship’s captain, or authorised official of other means of transport is entitled to refuse you boarding
if in their reasonable opinion you are unacceptably under the influence of drink or drugs or you are
being violent or disruptive. If you are refused boarding on the outward journey we will regard it as a
cancellation by you and we will apply cancellation charges according to the scale in section 11. If the
refusal is on the return journey we have the right to terminate the contract and will have no further
obligations or liability to you.
21. No smoking policy
We operate a strict no smoking policy on all our coaches. We appreciate the co-operation of smokers
and remind them that frequent journey breaks are made and bookings are taken on this
understanding.
22. Other Restrictions:
You may not:
• Use mobile phones on the coach unless in the case of extreme emergency;
• Play a radio or a cassette player on the coach;
• Consume alcohol on the coach.
23. Pets
We do not allow pets to be taken on our holidays. Registered Assistance Dogs will normally be
accommodated on UK holidays but not on overseas holidays.
24. Pick up point, itineraries, travel documents and passport
You are responsible for ensuring that you are at the correct departure point, at the correct time,
with the correct documents and we cannot be held liable for any loss or expense suffered by you or
your party because of an incorrect passport or late arrival at the departure point. If you are a British
citizen travelling outside the United Kingdom you must have a full UK passport valid for a minimum
of three months after your scheduled date of return. Non-UK citizens must seek passport and visa
advice from the consulates of the countries you plan to visit prior to making a booking for one of
our holidays. The name on the passport must match the name on the ticket. If someone in your party
changes name after the booking is made, you must tell us immediately so that we can issue the ticket
in the new name.
When you have paid the balance we will send you or your booking agent all the necessary labels
so that you receive them in good time for your holiday. Certain travel documents may have to be
retained by us and your driver/tour escort will then issue them to you at the relevant time. If you lose
a travel document after it has been issued to you we will require you to meet the direct cost charged
by the carrier/supplier for the issue of a duplicate or replacement. Blakes Coaches Limited reserve the
right to modify itineraries to conform with requests from the competent authorities in the United
Kingdom and any other sovereign state through which the tour will operate. Included excursions are
detailed on the relevant brochure page and refunds will not be made for any excursion not taken.
Optional excursions may be booked and paid for in resort but these will not form part of the package
booked with us.
Admission fees to buildings, grounds etc. are not included in the price of the holiday unless otherwise
stated on the relevant brochure page.
27. What assistance will you give me if things go wrong when it is not your fault?
If you, or any member of your party, suffer death, illness or injury whilst overseas arising out of an
activity which does not form part of your package travel arrangements or an excursion arranged
through us in the UK, we shall at our discretion, offer advice, guidance and assistance. Where legal
action is contemplated and you want our assistance, you must obtain our written consent prior to
commencement of proceedings. Our consent will be given subject to you undertaking to assign any
costs, benefits received under any relevant insurance policy to ourselves. We limit the cost of our
assistance to you and any member of your party to £5000 per party.
28. Special needs
Unfortunately, many hotels overseas do not provide adequate facilities for guests with mobility
problems or who suffer from other disabilities. We will accept lightweight wheelchairs for travel,
subject to them being able to be folded and stowed away in the luggage hold of the coach. We
regret we are unable to accept wheelchairs which are more than 20 Kg in weight. This means we
cannot carry battery powered wheelchairs or scooters that need to be taken apart for storage. We
MUST be advised at the time of booking that a folding wheelchair is being taken on the trip, as we
have also to consider the luggage capacity of the coach.
Our drivers and Escorts will be happy to provide general assistance to passengers but will not be
expected to:
• Provide assistance that extends to the bodily lifting and carrying of any customers on and off the coach;
• Undertake any action that may put their health, safety, welfare or the legal
requirements for a break in duty at risk;
• Act as carers for customers at departure, during the journey or on arrival at destination.
But whether you are planning a holiday overseas or in the UK, please notify us before you book if you
or any member of your party has special needs or suffers from any disability.
We are keen to plan arrangements for your holiday so that special needs and requests can be
accommodated as far as possible. If you will need assistance or special facilities in the hotel, or may
have difficulties in taking part in excursions or boarding and travelling on the coach or other means
of transport you must let us know in advance. Not all the holidays in this brochure may be suitable
for you. We want you to enjoy your holiday and will try to help you select an appropriate trip. If you
need advice or further information either you or your booking agent should contact Blakes Coaches
Limited.
29. Special requests
If you will require a special diet please tell us before booking or as soon as you are medically advised
and send us a copy of the diet. We will notify the hotel or hotels on your holiday but please note
that some hotels may not have facilities to cope with special diets and we cannot be held liable
for their failure to do so. Where we think this is likely to happen we will tell you prior to your
booking confirmation being issued so that you can exercise your right to cancel your holiday booking
without charge. Any extra costs incurred must be paid to the hotel by you prior to departure from
the hotel. You should also detail any other requests, for example, low floor rooms, particular rooms
or locations on the special requests section of the booking form. We will pass your request to the
relevant supplier but this does not necessarily mean that your request will be fulfilled. If a request
can be fulfilled you may incur an extra charge payable either to us or direct to the hotel. Please note
that requests cannot be guaranteed unless we confirm on your booking confirmation that this is a
guaranteed requirement.
30. Single Occupancy
Single occupancy of rooms when available may be subject to a supplementary charge and this will
be shown on the brochure page. Although some tours featured in this brochure have no single
supplement, spaces are limited and therefore sell quickly. However, additional single rooms may be
requested but will be subject to availability and a charge made by the hotel.
31. Entertainment
Some of our hotels arrange additional entertainment. Where this is part of the holiday details are
given on the respective brochure page. Where it is not specified it may still be available but is at the
discretion of the hotel and is not guaranteed. It may be withdrawn if there is a lack of demand or
for operational reasons.
32. Lost Property
Luggage and personal belongings are carried at the owner’s risk and we shall not be responsible for
any property or equipment left on the coach whether the coach is unattended or the coach driver
is present. Any item of lost property will be held for a period of 1 month following the date of
the tour in accordance with the minimum regulation laid down by the Road Traffic Act 1960 & the
Public Services Vehicles (Lost Property) Regulations 1995. There will be a minimum charge of £2.00 on
collection from our offices in East Anstey. Postage & Packing will be charged extra.
33. Data Protection Act
In order to process your booking and to ensure that your travel arrangements run smoothly and
meet your requirements we, and your travel agent, need to use the information you provide such as
name, address, any special needs/dietary requirements etc. We take full responsibility for ensuring
that proper measures are in place to protect your information. We must pass the information on
to the relevant suppliers of your travel arrangements such as hotels, transport companies etc. The
information may also be supplied to security or credit checking companies, public authorities such
as customs/immigration if required by them, or as required by law. Additionally, where your holiday
is outside the European Economic Area (EEA), controls on data protection in your destination may
not be as strong as the legal requirements in this country. However, we will not pass information
on to any person not responsible for part of your travel arrangements. This applies to any sensitive
information that you give to us such as details of any disabilities or dietary/religious requirements.
If we cannot pass this information to the relevant suppliers, whether in the EEA or not, we cannot
provide your booking. In making this booking, you consent to this information being passed on to
the relevant persons. Please note that where information is held by your travel agent, this is subject
to your agent’s own data protection policy. Your data controller is Mrs Janet Blake. You are entitled
to a copy of your information held by us. If you would like to see this, please contact us. We retain
your full contact details and other information in secure files and electronic storage facilities. We
may use this information to contact you by mail, telephone or electronic means. We will provide you
with details of other goods and services including those of selected third parties. If you do not wish
to receive the further information about products and services please write to the data controller.
34. Publication date and details
This brochure was printed in the United Kingdom by Blakes Coaches Limited, East Anstey, Tiverton,
Devon, EX16 9JJ - May 2016
THE PEAK DISTRICT &
DERBYSHIRE DALES
TOUR
PRICE
CARLTON PARK HOTEL, ROTHERHAM
£195
5 DAYS
A charming 3* hotel where all rooms are ensuite, with TV
and tea & coffee facilities. The restaurant offers a delicious
choice menu, and leisure facilities include an indoor pool.
Sitting astride the backbone of England, Derbyshire boasts
some of the country’s finest landscapes, and the rocky crags
of the Peak District National Park rise from the rugged
moorland heathers.
Our tour will take us to some of the Peak District’s loveliest
towns and villages, including Bakewell, an ancient town and
home to the famous Bakewell pudding, Buxton, the cultural
capital of the Peak District, with its splendid Crescent and
Opera House, and Matlock Bath. We also visit Chesterfield,
where the Peak District meets Robin Hood country. The
church’s 228ft crooked spire leans nearly 9ft from its true
centre and moves a little further every year! We also enjoy
a scenic tour to Castleton, passing Ladybower Reservoir,
travelling up the spectacular Snake Pass and on through
Glossop (weather permitting!).
YORK, WHITBY &
SCARBOROUGH
TOUR
PRICE
Departure Code B
£175
5 DAYS
Ideally located in the town centre, overlooking the beautiful
South Bay and a favourite hotel of Sir Winston Churchill. All
rooms are en-suite with TV, hairdryer and tea & coffee making
facilities. The restaurant, with its stunning views, offers delicious
food. The leisure facilities include an indoor heated pool, and
there is a lift to all floors.
York, a city renowned for its exquisite architecture, tangle of
quaint cobbled streets including the historic Shambles, iconic
Minster, and Railway Museum, which has retained so much
of its medieval structure that walking into its centre is like
entering a living museum. Whitby, famous for its ancient abbey,
stunning coastline, and world famous delicious fresh fish and
chips. The ruins of the 13th Century Abbey are fascinating, and
for the more energetic, the views from the top are stunning.
Scarborough, in contrast, is a bustling seaside resort with two
bays, the ruins of a castle and a promenade for winter strolls.
On the day we visit Whitby, we also take a drive over the North
Yorkshire Moors, scenic any time of year.
PRICE INCLUDES:
PRICE INCLUDES:
and Breakfast
n All Coach Travel
and Breakfast
n All Coach Travel
SUPPLEMENTS:
SUPPLEMENTS:
subsequent singles
ALL THINGS BRIGHTON
BEAUTIFUL
Departure Code B
TOUR
PRICE
£185
Mon 6th – Fri 10th March
ROYAL ALBION HOTEL, BRIGHTON
5 DAYS
A regency-styled 3* hotel, situated on the beach front,
directly opposite Brighton’s pier and with stunning views
across the English Channel. The town centre is located
within walking distance. All rooms are en-suite, with TV,
telephone and tea & coffee facilities. There is a lift to all
floors, and the hotel’s restaurant offers home-cooked
traditional fare.
of Brighton Pier, the Brighton Big Wheel, and newly opened
British Airways i360 vertical cable car tower, and the iconic
Royal Pavilion built by George IV in the early 19th Century.
During our tour we travel along the beautiful Sussex
coastline and visit Worthing, Bognor and Littlehampton,
with their pretty promenades and shops. Join us as we visit
the elegant seaside resort of Eastbourne, sheltered by the
South Downs, with its beautiful flower-decked promenades.
A TASTE OF FOUR
COUNTIES
TOUR
PRICE
Departure Code A
BOSWORTH HALL HOTEL, WARWICKSHIRE
£189
5 DAYS
A beautiful Grade II-listed 3* hotel. All rooms are ensuite, with TV,
hairdryer, and tea & coffee facilities. There is a lift to all floors, the
restaurant serves a delicious carvery dinner, and leisure facilities
include an indoor pool.
Lichfield is Staffordshire’s premier heritage city. The 800-yearold cathedral is set within a serene close. The Heritage Centre
allows you to wander through 2,000 years of the city’s history,
with exhibitions including the unique Staffordshire Millennium
Embroideries. The National Memorial Arboretum is a living tribute
to the personal sacrifices made by the armed and civil services
of the United Kingdom, and includes 150 acres of trees and
memorials devoted to the concept of remembrance.
Oakham is a pretty market town. Rutland County Museum displays
the fascinating history of the town, including a formidable set of
gallows! You will also find many traditional shops and restaurants.
Melton Mowbray in Leicestershire is well known for its worldfamous pork pies and Stilton cheese.
We will make our visit on Tuesday,
PRICE INCLUDES:
when both the street and cattle
markets are held.
and Breakfast
n All Coach Travel
and Breakfast
n All Coach Travel
n Free entrance to the
National Memorial
Arboretum
SUPPLEMENTS:
subsequent singles
SUPPLEMENTS:
subsequent singles
PRICE INCLUDES:
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FIVE DAY BRITISH
MYSTERY TOUR
TOUR
PRICE
Departure Code A
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£195
5 DAYS
A modern 3* hotel. Each ensuite room is equipped
with TV, hairdryer, Wi-Fi and tea & coffee facilities. The
restaurant serves a delicious choice menu and there is a
bar and lounge area in which to relax. Leisure facilities
include an indoor pool.
If you like a pleasant surprise and a little bit of mystery,
why not join us for one of our popular mystery tours?
Join us for a five day mystery tour, somewhere in
Britain… but an entirely different location to our other
five day budget British mystery tours. Each day we will
take a leisurely drive and visit different places of interest,
with stops for shopping, sightseeing, coffee and lunch…
but that’s all we’re telling you!
NORFOLK &
THE BROADS
Departure Code A
NEW BEACH HOTEL, GREAT YARMOUTH
£179
5 DAYS
Superbly situated opposite the Britannia Pier. All rooms
are ensuite, with TV, telephone, hairdryer and tea & coffee
facilities. A lift serves most floors. The restaurant offers an
excellent choice menu, and entertainment is provided
most evenings.
A visit to Norfolk – perhaps best known for its windmills and
the Broads – offers a revitalising getaway from the hustle and
bustle of busy Britain.
Our tour includes time in Great Yarmouth, a popular seaside
resort on the east coast of Norfolk, where you may like to
wander along one of the two promenades. We also visit
Norwich, where you can visit the cathedral, browse the
shops, or simply admire the splendid local architecture. Of
course, no visit to Norfolk would be complete without a tour
of the Norfolk Broads, with stops at the picturesque town
of Wroxham and nearby Wroxham Barns craft village. If
numbers allow, there will also be the opportunity to take a
boat cruise on the Broads (extra cost).
PRICE INCLUDES:
PRICE INCLUDES:
and Breakfast
n All Coach Travel
and Breakfast
n All Coach Travel
SUPPLEMENTS:
SUPPLEMENTS:
Sea view supplement
NORTH DEVON &
EXMOOR EXPLORER
TOUR
PRICE
Departure Code B
DURRANT HOUSE HOTEL, BIDEFORD
£159
5 DAYS
A lovely 3* hotel situated with views across the Torridge Estuary.
All rooms are en-suite with TV, hairdryer, and tea & coffee
making facilities. There is a lift to all floors. The restaurant
serves a delicious menu and the lounge bar offers an area to
relax after dinner.
North Devon offers glorious rugged coastlines, picture postcard
villages and the natural beauty of Exmoor National Park with
dramatic scenery, wild ponies and herds of red deer.
The market town of Barnstaple has a Victorian market, and
the historic port of Bideford is a delight with its 24 arch bridge
spanning the River Torridge. We take a coastal drive from the
seaside resort of Ilfracombe, through the harbour village of
Combe Martin and along the spectacular Exmoor coast to the cliff
top town of Lynton, where you may like to take the cliff railway
down to the picturesque harbour village of Lynmouth below. Join
us for a scenic circular tour of the stunning Exmoor landscape, as
we take in the beautiful villages of Simonsbath, Exford, medieval
Dunster and the seaside resort of Minehead, before returning
through the Brendon Hills and the tranquil Exe Valley.
ENTERTAINMENT BREAK IN
SOUTH WALES
Departure Code A
TOUR
PRICE
£179
5 DAYS
A warm welcome awaits at our seafront hotel. All rooms are
ensuite, with TV, hairdryer and tea & coffee facilities. The
restaurant offers a range of freshly-prepared dishes, and the
bar provides an area in which to relax both before and after
dinner. Entertainment is provided each evening.
Our tour includes excursions to the heritage coast and
countryside of South Wales
The Welsh capital, Cardiff, boasts a castle with 2,000 years
of history in the heart of the city, an abundance of shops to
browse, and restaurants in which to enjoy a winter lunch.
We travel across the spectacular Brecon Beacons and visit
the attractive Welsh towns of Monmouth (birthplace
of Henry V), the thriving market town of Abergavenny,
and the historic town of Caerphilly, known for its Welsh
cheese & ancient castle. We also take a scenic drive along
Glamorgan’s Heritage Coast, visit the picturesque ancient
town of Llantwit Major, steeped in Welsh history and have
some time to enjoy Porth Cawl.
PRICE INCLUDES:
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TOUR
PRICE
PRICE INCLUDES:
and Breakfast
n All Coach Travel
and Breakfast
n All Coach Travel
SUPPLEMENTS:
1st 3 rooms. £60.00 for
subsequent singles
SUPPLEMENTS:
Sea view supplement
ENTERTAINMENT BREAK ON
THE ENGLISH RIVIERA
Departure Code A
Fri17th – Mon 20th March
ANCHORAGE HOTEL, BABBACOMBE
TOUR
PRICE
£129
4 DAYS
A warm welcome awaits at this 3* family-run hotel. All
rooms are ensuite and equipped with TV, telephone, radio,
and tea & coffee facilities. There is a lift to all floors. The
restaurant serves a traditional menu, and entertainment is
provided on two evenings.
Our tour will include a journey across Dartmoor, with stops
including Buckfastleigh and the classic West Country market
town of Tavistock. We also travel to picturesque Dartmouth, the ‘Jewel of the South Hams’, enjoy a coastal drive to the traditional English market town of Kingsbridge, and spend time at the delightful fishing town of Brixham.
YORK, WHITBY &
SCARBOROUGH
TOUR
PRICE
Departure Code A
£175
5 DAYS
Ideally located in the town centre, overlooking the beautiful
South Bay and a favourite hotel of Sir Winston Churchill.
All rooms are en-suite with TV, hairdryer and tea & coffee
making facilities. The restaurant, with its stunning views, offers
delicious food. The leisure facilities include an indoor heated
pool, and there is a lift to all floors.
York, a city renowned for its exquisite architecture, tangle of
quaint cobbled streets including the historic Shambles, iconic
Minster, and Railway Museum, which has retained so much
of its medieval structure that walking into its centre is like
entering a living museum. Whitby, famous for its ancient abbey,
stunning coastline, and world famous delicious fresh fish and
chips. The ruins of the 13th Century Abbey are fascinating, and
for the more energetic, the views from the top are stunning.
Scarborough, in contrast, is a bustling seaside resort with two
bays, the ruins of a castle and a promenade for winter strolls.
On the day we visit Whitby, we also take a drive over the North
Yorkshire Moors, scenic any time of year.
PRICE INCLUDES:
PRICE INCLUDES:
and Breakfast
n Evening Entertainment
n All Coach Travel
and Breakfast
n All Coach Travel
SUPPLEMENTS:
subsequent singles
SUPPLEMENTS:
THE KENT COAST
& BRUGES
TOUR
PRICE
Departure Code B
£149
5 DAYS
Overlooking Folkestone harbour, with a well-earned reputation
solarium. Each evening you’ll be entertained as the resident
team put on a different cabaret spectacular.
‘Venice of the North’, the cobbled streets and brightly-coloured buildings are full of shops selling gifts including chocolates
and lace... Don’t forget your passport!
cathedral, and the pretty town of Rochester, made famous
by Charles Dickens, who lived in the area and referred to the
town in his novels. We also take
PRICE INCLUDES:
a tour around the Kent Coast
including Samphire Hoe &
and Breakfast
the Spitfire Memorial.
each evening
n All Coach Travel
A TASTE OF THE
THREE COUNTIES
TOUR
PRICE
Departure Code A
ADELPHI HOTEL, LIVERPOOL
£179
5 DAYS
A refurbished 3* hotel in the heart of Liverpool. All rooms
facilities. The restaurant offers a choice menu, and there are
also several bars and lounges in which to relax. Leisure facilities
include an indoor pool, sauna and gym.
A tour which includes three very different locations, each with
a wealth of history. Liverpool is more than just a city – it is also
a vast area of beauty and culture. With a whole day to explore,
you may like to take a bus tour with guided commentary, visit
one of the many attractions, or even follow the Beatles trail.
Chester, the county town of Cheshire, is the most complete
walled city in Britain. The Rows – black and white halftimbered buildings above street level and covered walkways
– take pride of place. Chester’s famous city walls are fully
walkable, and were originally erected by the Romans some
2,000 years ago. There is also the 10th Century cathedral and
several museums. Southport, known as the ‘Paris of the North’,
is a seaside town with plenty of shops and promenade to stroll.
SUPPLEMENTS:
subsequent singles
PRICE INCLUDES:
and Breakfast
n All Coach Travel
SUPPLEMENTS:
subsequent singles
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ENTERTAINMENT BREAK
IN SOUTH WALES
Departure Code A
Fri 24th – Mon 27th March
TOUR
PRICE
£145
4 DAYS
Beautifully situated on Porthcawl’s seafront, a warm welcome
awaits at the Seabank Hotel. All rooms are ensuite, with TV,
telephone, hairdryer and tea & coffee facilities. The restaurant
offers a range of freshly-prepared dishes, and the bar provides
an area in which to relax both before and after dinner.
Entertainment is provided each evening.
Our tour will include a visit to the Welsh border market town
of Monmouth, situated on the banks of the River Wye, with its
bustling shops and mixture of Tudor and Georgian buildings,
and its historic 13th century bridge over the River Monnow.
Cardiff, capital of Wales and a vibrant university city proud of
its history and culture, is packed full of attractions, museums
and shops for all, coupled with one of the world’s largest ports.
The Brecon Beacons National Park covers an area of mountains
and moorland across South Wales, with stunning scenery,
beautiful forests and lakes. The lively town of Abergavenny,
known as the ‘gateway to Wales’, is packed full with shops
and cafés.
PRICE INCLUDES:
WESTON SUPER MARE & THE
MENDIP HILLS
Departure Code B
Fri 24th – Mon 27th March
ANCHOR HEAD HOTEL,
WESTON SUPER MARE
TOUR
PRICE
£129
4 DAYS
A friendly hotel overlooking the bay, with its sandy beach and
promenade walk directly opposite. All rooms are ensuite with
TV, hairdryer and tea & coffee making facilities. There is a lift
to all floors and the restaurant serves a delicious choice menu.
The Anchor Bar offers an area to relax and enjoy evening
entertainment.
Weston Super Mare is a much loved seaside resort with flat
promenades to take a stroll and wide sandy beaches to enjoy,
and is ideally located on the edge of the natural beauty of the
Mendip Hills.
Our tour will take in Bath, a spa city of spectacular beauty on the
River Avon, with its Roman Baths and splendid Georgian Royal
Crescent. We also enjoy excursions to the village of Cheddar,
famous for its cheese and limestone gorge & caves and also
England’s smallest city of Wells with its iconic cathedral and
Bishop’s Palace. On the Somerset Levels we visit the mystical town
of Glastonbury and the thriving village of Street with
Clarks Shopping Village for a
PRICE INCLUDES:
spot of retail therapy.
and Breakfast
n All Coach Travel
and Breakfast
on 2 nights
n All Coach Travel
SUPPLEMENTS:
Sea View supplement £9.00
(per person)
SUPPLEMENTS:
Sea View supplement £9.00
(per person)
DORSET & THE
NEW FOREST
TOUR
PRICE
Departure Code A
Mon 27th – Fri 31st March
£175
5 DAYS
THE LAKE DISTRICT &
YORKSHIRE DALES
Departure Code B
Mon 27th – Fri 31st March
TOUR
PRICE
£185
5 DAYS
PICCADILLY HOTEL, BOURNEMOUTH
A lovely 3* hotel ideally situated close to the town centre,
only a short walk from Bournemouth’s award winning beach
and gardens. All rooms are ensuite, with TV, hairdryer and
tea & coffee facilities. There is a lift to all floors, and the
restaurant serves delicious food. Entertainment is provided
on two evenings.
Morecambe Bay. All rooms are ensuite, with TV, radio,
telephone, hairdryer and tea & coffee facilities. There is a lift
to all floors, and the restaurant offers a delicious menu. Relax
in the evening in one of the hotel’s lounges, where regular
entertainment is provided.
Bournemouth is one of Britain’s favourite holiday resorts, and
with its golden sandy beaches, beautifully-kept gardens and
cliff-top walks, it’s not difficult to understand why. The New
Forest is England’s newest National Park, where wild ponies
wander the roads between the many picturesque villages.
As well as the New Forest, including Lymington and Lyndhurst,
our tour includes visits to Poole, which boasts the secondlargest natural harbour in the world and a large indoor
shopping centre, Dorchester, for market day, and Weymouth.
There will also be time to spend exploring Bournemouth.
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The Lake District is an area renowned for its exceptional natural
beauty. The Yorkshire Dales boasts some of the most spectacular
scenery in Britain. It is a living landscape, brimming with rich
history, tradition and nature.
Join us as we tour the Lake District, travelling through some
of the picturesque villages and (weather permitting!) up the
spectacular Kirkstone Pass, with a stop in beautiful Windermere
and Keswick. No tour to the Yorkshire Dales would be complete
without a visit to Hawes, a thriving market town. As well as
the traditional stalls, there is also a livestock market, the Dales
Countryside Museum, Rope Makers, and the Wensleydale
Cheese Factory.
PRICE INCLUDES:
PRICE INCLUDES:
and Breakfast
n All Coach Travel
and Breakfast
n All Coach Travel
SUPPLEMENTS:
SUPPLEMENTS:
FIVE DAY BRITISH
MYSTERY TOUR
TOUR
PRICE
Departure Code B
Fri 24th – Tues 28th March
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£185
5 DAYS
THE KENT COAST &
BRUGES
TOUR
PRICE
Departure Code A
Fri 24th – Tues 28th March
£149
5 DAYS
A Grade II listed hotel with lovely gardens. All
rooms are ensuite and equipped with TV,
hairdryer, and tea & coffee facilities. The hotel restaurant
serves a choice evening menu and there is a bar and lounge
area in which to relax. Leisure facilities include an indoor
pool Sauna, Steam Room and Jacuzzi.
Overlooking Folkestone harbour, with a wellearned reputation as one of the UK’s great
entertainment hotels. All rooms are ensuite, with TV, telephone
and tea & coffee facilities. For a small charge, you can enjoy
the Leisure Club, complete with pool, sauna and solarium. Each
evening you’ll be entertained as the resident team put on a
different cabaret spectacular.
If you like a pleasant surprise and a little bit of mystery, why
not join us for one of our popular mystery tours
‘Venice of the North’, the cobbled streets and brightly-coloured
buildings are full of shops selling gifts including chocolates and
lace... Don’t forget your passport!
Join us for a five day mystery tour, somewhere in Britain…
but an entirely different location to our other five day
budget British mystery tours. Each day we will take
leisurely drive and visit different places of interest, with
stops for shopping, sightseeing, coffee and lunch… but
that’s all we’re telling you!
PRICE INCLUDES:
and Breakfast
n All Coach Travel
Charles Dickens, who lived in the area and referred to the town
in his novels. We also take a
PRICE INCLUDES:
tour around the Kent Coast
including Samphire Hoe & the
and Breakfast
Spitfire Memorial.
each evening
n All Coach Travel
SUPPLEMENTS:
THE LAKE DISTRICT &
YORKSHIRE DALES
TOUR
PRICE
Departure Code A
£185
Mon 3rd – Fri 7th April
5 DAYS
SUPPLEMENTS:
subsequent singles)
NORFOLK &
THE BROADS
TOUR
PRICE
Departure Code B
£189
Mon 3rd – Fri 7th April
5 DAYS
NEW BEACH HOTEL, GREAT YARMOUTH
Morecambe Bay. All rooms are ensuite, with TV, radio,
telephone, hairdryer and tea & coffee facilities. There is a lift
to all floors, and the restaurant offers a delicious menu. Relax
in the evening in one of the hotel’s lounges, where regular
entertainment is provided.
Superbly situated opposite the Britannia Pier. All rooms
facilities. A lift serves most floors. The restaurant offers an
excellent choice menu, and entertainment is provided
most evenings.
The Lake District is an area renowned for its exceptional
natural beauty. The Yorkshire Dales boasts some of the most
spectacular scenery in Britain. It is a living landscape, brimming
with rich history, tradition and nature.
Join us as we tour the Lake District, travelling through
some of the picturesque villages and (weather permitting!)
up the spectacular Kirkstone Pass, with a stop in beautiful
Windermere and Keswick. No tour to the Yorkshire Dales
would be complete without a visit to Hawes, a thriving market
town. As well as the traditional stalls, there is also a livestock
market, the Dales Countryside Museum, Rope Makers, and the
Wensleydale Cheese Factory.
A visit to Norfolk – perhaps best known for its windmills and
the Broads – offers a revitalising getaway from the hustle
and bustle of busy Britain.
Our tour includes time in Great Yarmouth, a popular seaside
resort on the east coast of Norfolk, where you may like to
wander along one of the two promenades. We also visit
Norwich, where you can visit the cathedral, browse the
shops, or simply admire the splendid local architecture. Of
course, no visit to Norfolk would be complete without a tour
of the Norfolk Broads, with stops at the picturesque town of
Wroxham and nearby Wroxham Barns craft village. If
numbers allow, there will also be the opportunity to
take a boat cruise on the Broads (extra cost).
PRICE INCLUDES:
PRICE INCLUDES:
and Breakfast
n All Coach Travel
and Breakfast
n All Coach Travel
SUPPLEMENTS:
SUPPLEMENTS:
Sea view supplement
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at your service
PASSPORT
Our coaches
Please remember to take your passport if travelling outside
the UK. If travelling to the Republic of Ireland or the
Channel Islands you will need your passport, driving licence
or citizen card.
n Seat belts
n Double glazing
CUSTOMER CARE
n All coaches non-smoking
n Reclining seats for extra leg room
n Double or triple braking systems
n Speed limiters
n Meticulous maintenance
n On-board toilet and wash-room facilities on all coaches
A Blakes Coach holiday experience begins with a telephone
call to our friendly and helpful reservation department.
Our experienced staff are there to help and advise you on
your choice of holiday. They will guide you through the
booking procedure, taking into account any special requests
you may have. It really couldn’t be easier. Just pick up the
phone and dial 01398 341160 to begin what we hope will be
a wonderful holiday.
n Hot drinks facilities on all coaches
SPECIAL REQUESTS
n Air-conditioning or climate control on
all coaches
We are a caring family operator and we aim to cater for all
our customer’s needs. When making your booking, please
inform us of any special requirements and we will do our
very best to meet those requests.
n Individual lighting controls
n Air suspension for a smooth ride
n TV, video or DVD, PA and music system
SEAT ALLOCATION
Request for particular seats can be made at the time of
booking but since allocation is on a first come first served
basis, early reservation is recommended. There is a copy
of the coach seating plans within this brochure but for
operational reasons a coach with a different configuration
may be used from time to time. We reserve the right to make
whatever amendments are necessary as a result including
the use of non-executive coach, but will make every effort
to limit any inconvenience. Specific seats are not reserved on
any feeder services used to reach the main departure point.
LUGGAGE
This is normally restricted to one average size case per
person, weighing no more than 18kg. Please see your
holiday confirmation letter for details of separate
overnight luggage which may be necessary.
DRIVERS
Throughout your holiday you will be looked after by a
professional, friendly, experienced and sometimes witty, tour
driver. They are selected for their knowledge, enthusiasm
and most of all their customer care. The standards we set
are far greater than most operators and this is reflected in
the glowing reports we have received from hundreds of
satisfied customers. We are proud to have them act as our
ambassadors for our company and feel confident that they
are among the best in the industry.
EXCURSIONS
At Blakes, we pride ourselves in providing value for money
by offering the complete package to avoid those hidden
extras. All excursions described in the holiday you choose
are planned to give maximum enjoyment and are included
in the price you pay. We don’t add any extras later and
expect you to pay more. We aim to keep to the itinerary
planned in each brochure and 99% of the time there is
no alteration, but on rare occasions they may need to be
changed due to unforeseen circumstances.
HOTELS
The hotels in this brochure have been selected, not only
for their location, but their excellent value for money. They
range from those that are smaller family owned and run, to
the national groups like the Britannia Group.
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will contain more information about all our holidays, day
excursions, coach hire and much more.
Part of the new site will be for special offers, late availability
tours and short breaks which we would like to be able to
keep you, as valued customers, informed of as soon as
possible.
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to be able to receive those special offers etc, we would like
to keep your email address on file. You can either phone
us or write your email address in the correct space on your
booking form when you have booked a holiday with us.
Thank you.
A Special Holiday Travel Insurance Scheme is available for all passengers travelling
on our holidays which is arranged with ERV (the UK branch of Europäische Reiseverscherung AG) who are Licensed by the Bundesanstalt fur Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht
(BAFIN – www.bafin.de) and approved by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA – www.
fca.gov.uk) to undertake insurance business in the UK.
Should you wish to take advantage of our Holiday Travel Insurance please include the
appropriate premium when booking your holiday.
DEMANDS AND NEEDS
This insurance policy will suit the Demands and Needs of an individual or group (where
applicable) who have no excluded pre-existing medical conditions, are travelling in
countries included within the policy terms and who wish to insure themselves against
unforeseen events detailed in the cover section below. Subject to the terms, conditions
and maximum specified claim limits.
IMPORTANT
We will not provide you with advice about the suitability of this product for
your individual needs but will be happy to provide you with factual information.
We summarise below the details of the insurance cover provided which also includes
Mayday Assist 24 hour’s Medical Emergency service. The following is a brief summary
of the cover available. Full details of Cover, Policy Warranties and Exclusions will be forwarded with your confirmation of booking. In any event you may ask for a specimen
copy of the Policy Wording before booking should you wish to examine this in advance.
COVER
SUM INSURED UP TO
Cancellation£1,500
Missed Departure/Travel Delay
£600/£60
Personal Accident
£15,000
Medical and other Expenses including Curtailment
£2,000,000
Additional Travelling Expenses – United Kingdom
£1,500
Medical Inconvenience Benefit
£450 (£15 per 24 hours)
Personal Property/Loss of Passport
£1,500/£200
Personal Liability
£2,000,000
Delayed Baggage
£100
Legal Expenses
£25,000
14 day refund
Insurance Premium
POLICY EXCESS
Cancellation, Curtailment, Holiday Abandonment and Loss of Deposit for holidays
up to and including 3 days NIL. For holidays over 3 days Loss of Deposit excess £15.00
each and every loss. For holidays over 3 days excess £50.00 each and every loss for
Cancellation, Curtailment and Holidays Abandonment. Medical and Other Expenses,
Additional Travelling Expenses – United Kingdom, Personal Property and Money excess
£35.00 each and every incident per Insured Person.
IMPORTANT – HEALTH CONDITIONS APPLYING TO ALL TRAVEL DESTINATIONS
If you are travelling in England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and can answer
NO to questions 1-3 and YES to 4 immediately below, it will not be necessary for
you to complete a Self Declaring Medical Form. The Standard Policy Terms,
Conditions and Exclusions shall apply.
Applying to all areas
It is a condition that at the time of taking out this policy and between that time and
your departure you must comply with each of the following:
1) You are not aware of any reason why the trip should be cancelled/cut short.
COACH HIRE & PRIVATE
GROUP TRAVEL
We operate dozens of tours for private groups every year,
ranging from day excursions to that special holiday you
want to share with friends and family. If you are a party
leader or group organiser, we have a wealth of experience
in organising all aspects of group travel. We are happy to
advise on venues, routes and places of interest both within
the UK and Europe; also ferry reservations, theatre tickets,
hotel accommodation and insurance – the choice is yours!
At Blakes Coaches, every job is important to us and you are
guaranteed our full attention and understanding, no matter
how big or small the job. If our customers are happy, then
we are! We can tailor make packages to suit your individual
needs at a very competitive price. We would be pleased to
come and pay your group a visit to discuss any details you
may have for your proposed excursion or tour and offer
valuable information and advice. You would likewise be
very welcome to come and visit us and view our coaches
at our head office.
2) You are not travelling:
a) Against the advice of a medical practitioner.
b) For the purpose of obtaining medical treatment.
c) If you have been given a terminal prognosis.
3) If you are not receiving or awaiting treatment for an illness or injury as a hospital
day case or in-patient, as any claim arising from this injury or treatment will not be
covered.
4) If you are on medication at the time of travel your medical condition is stable and
well controlled.
In addition if you are travelling outside England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland,
the following additional conditions will apply:
You must notify the Changes in Health Helpline immediately of any of the conditions
listed below arising between the date the policy is issued and the time of departure of
the trip. Insurers must be informed of any fact, which is likely to influence their acceptance, assessment or continuance of this insurance. Failure to do so may invalidate this
insurance, leaving you with no right to make a claim.
1) If you have received medical treatment as a hospital day case, in-patient or outpatient during the six months prior to the booking of the trip, you must obtain medical
advice from a medical practitioner, at your cost, confirming that you will be fit enough
to take the trip.
2) If you are undergoing medical treatment as a hospital out-patient at the date the
final balance of the trip is due to be paid, a certificate of fitness confirming your ability
to travel must be obtained by you at your cost.
The Policy contains the following General Exclusions:
YOU ARE NOT COVERED for anything caused directly or indirectly by you suffering from
stress, anxiety or depression unless it has been investigated and diagnosed as such by a
Consultant specialising in the relevant field, who must confirm in writing, at your cost,
that you are fit enough to take this trip.
Please note our Holiday Travel Insurance Scheme is only available to
United Kingdom Residents.
Blakes Coaches Limited are an Appointed Representative of ITC Compliance Limited
who are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. (Their firm
reference number is 313486).
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Great holidays start here!
Please phone for a copy of our 2016 brochure
Book today – it couldn’t be simpler
Just call our friendly staff on
01398 341160
www.blakescoaches.co.uk
Email: [email protected]
Blakes Coaches Ltd, East Anstey, Tiverton, Devon EX16 9JJ

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