A CITY & VILLAGE TOURS SLEEPOVER PACKAGE

Sissinghurst & The Cinque Ports

5 days

This carefully crafted five-day break explores the Kent coast and countryside with visits to Walmer Castle and the White Cliffs, the Battle of Britain Memorial, Deal, the Romney Marsh with a ride on the famous miniature railway to Dungeness for fish & chips at the legendary Pilot Inn plus two of the outstanding treasures of the Kent countryside – Sissinghurst Castle and the Port Lympne Reserve.

Day One: En route to the coast stop for a midday light lunch and visit at Victoria Sackville-West’s Sissinghurst Castle. Arrive at the hotel by 4.00pm to check in and relax before dinner is served.

Day Two: With the Blue Badge guide: The Kent Downs, Battle of Britain Memorial Experience, panoramic views from the White Cliffs of Dover, unspoilt Deal for free time to buy lunch and visit Walmer Castle

Day Three: Free day – enjoy Folkestone and the surrounding area 2 Sept to 15 Nov 2017 sees the 4th Folkestone Triennial public art festival. Walk along the Leas to the Old Town for a Triennial guide and explore. Alternatively take the bus and explore the local area.

Day Four: Rye & The Romney Marsh with the Blue Badge guide including a mediaeval marsh church, a visit to the station museum and a ride on the miniature railway to Dungeness to see the unique mix of fishermen’s cottages and homes . Fresh fish & chips are served at the legendary Pilot Inn before an afternoon exploring lovely Rye.

Day Five: Our week away concludes with an exhilarating safari at Port Lympne, with far reaching views across the Romney Marsh and out to sea. This important breeding sanctuary returns endangered species to the wild including black rhinos and gorillas. This visit will send you all home with broad smiles. There’s time to see the gorilla feeding time, visit the big cats and the little meerkats and buy a light lunch before beginning the drive home at 3.00pm.

• Executive Coach travel throughout

• 4 nights DBB accommodation at the

   3* Burlington Hotel, Folkestone

• Two days with the Blue Badge guide

• 10 Single rooms without supplement

• Free driver half board accommodation

• Absolutely all admissions and train fares

• Light lunch at Sissinghurst Castle

• Fish & chip lunch at the Pilot Inn

• Free place for the group organiser

• 100% Passenger Payment Protection

• GTO Liability Insurance

Available Monday-Friday until March 2018

THE HOTEL

The 3* Burlington hotel is a family run hotel with 60 bedrooms. The housekeeping is immaculate and all bedrooms are ensuite and come with the usual in room amenities. The hotel’s Bay Tree Grill restaurant is well known in the local area and plays host to modern British menus inspired by ingredients that are locally sourced.

£495pp includes coaching