Board the Orient-Express and
be transported away from the stresses and cares of everyday life for
a few days of unashamed luxury and relaxation.
An Orient-Express weekend is simply the perfect way
to spoil yourself. Your weekend will adopt a truly luxurious atmosphere
as you are cosseted with our service, comfort and delicious food, en-route
to a glorious weekend in a fine hotel.
A little luxury with Orient-Express makes for a wonderful break. Be spirited away to some of the most spectacular scenery and fascinating destinations in beautiful Britain.
Cornish
Gardens Weekend
From £825 per person
Recommended Insurance from £10.00 per person
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Cornwall emits an air of breathtaking beauty. Standing proudly on the south
west coast, its mild and moist climate allows an exotic array of plants, trees,
shrubs and flowers to luxuriate.
The most recent spectacle to emerge is that of the Eden Project - described
as the 'Living Theatre of Plants and People', stunning in its vision, it creates
a vast global garden for thousands of beautiful and important plants. Also, the National Maritime Museum which gives a comprehensive review of the country's maritime heritage.
(Smart day wear is appropriate. You are asked not to wear jeans or trainers. Please remember you will be outdoors for part of your time in Cornwall). |
Includes : |
Brunch with Bellini, three course lunch with champagne and wine on outward
journey on the British Pullman. Two night's accommodation (table d'hôte
dinner, bed and breakfast), whole day guided tour to Eden Project and the Lost Gardens of Heligan. Five course lunch with champagne and wine on return journey. |
From |
Outward Friday |
Return Sunday |
London Victoria
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09:30 London Victoria
17:30 Truro |
12:00 Truro
20:00 London Victoria
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Departures 2010: |
May 14.
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CHOICE OF HOTELS :
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| Hotel |
Description |
Price Per Person from |
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| The Royal Duchy Hotel |
Prime seafront position in
Falmouth offers spectacular bay views, 43 rooms, elegant
public areas as well as an indoor pool, sauna and solarium.
AA rating ****
Visit hotel's website
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£835 pp |
| The Greenbank Hotel |
An 18th century listed building
enjoying superb views across Falmouth harbour. Elegant
public rooms and attractive restaurant, 61 rooms. AA
rating ****
Visit hotel's website
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£825 pp |
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Cornish
Weekend - Padstow
From £880 per person
Recommended Insurance from £10.00 per person
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Cornwall emits an air of breathtaking beauty. Standing proudly on the south
west coast, its mild and moist climate allows an exotic array of plants, trees,
shrubs and flowers to luxuriate. The town of Padstow is an ancient, but busy fishing port with picturesque pastel colour washed and stone cottages nestling in the narrow streets leading down to the harbour and quays. Enjoy lunch at Rick Stein's and a visit to Prideaux Palace, a manor furnished with elaborate ceilings and carefully manicured gardens.
(Smart day wear is appropriate. You are asked not to wear jeans or trainers. Please remember you will be outdoors for part of your time in Padstow). |
Includes : |
Brunch with Bellini, three course lunch with champagne and wine on outward
journey on the British Pullman. Two night's accommodation (table d'hôte
dinner, bed and breakfast), whole day guided tour to Padstow with lunch at Rick Stein's and a visit to Prideaux Palace. Five course lunch with champagne and wine on return journey. |
From |
Outward Friday |
Return Sunday |
London Victoria
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09:30 London Victoria
17:30 Truro |
12:00 Truro
20:00 London Victoria
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Departures 2010: |
May 14.
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CHOICE OF HOTELS :
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| Hotel |
Description |
Price Per Person from |
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| The Royal Duchy Hotel |
Prime seafront position in
Falmouth offers spectacular bay views, 43 rooms, elegant
public areas as well as an indoor pool, sauna and solarium.
AA rating ****
Visit hotel's website
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£890pp |
| The Greenbank Hotel |
An 18th century listed building
enjoying superb views across Falmouth harbour. Elegant
public rooms and attractive restaurant, 61 rooms. AA
rating ****
Visit hotel's website
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£880 pp |
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South Devon
Weekend
From £835 per person
Recommended Insurance from £10.00 per person
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This weekend takes you to beautiful Devon and includes a visit to Agatha Christie's former private holiday home Greenway, as well as a visit to Britannia Royal Naval College, set in 126 acres of landscaped grounds overlooking the River Dart and the sea. An atmospheric house set in the 1950s, Greenway has some interesting personal collections, as well as a glorious woodland garden with wild edges and rare planting.
(Smart day wear is appropriate. You are asked not to wear jeans or trainers. Please remember you will be outdoors for part of your time in South Devon). |
Includes : |
Brunch with Bellini, three course lunch with champagne and wine. Two nights accommodation (table d'hôte dinner, bed and breakfast). Transfers to and from hotel and excursions by coach. Whole day guided tour to Dartmouth with visit to Agatha Christie former holiday home, Greenway, and the Britannia Royal Naval College. Five course lunch with champagne and wine on return journey. |
From |
Outward Friday |
Return Sunday |
London Victoria
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09:30 London Victoria
TBA Plymouth |
TBA Plymouth
20:00 London Victoria
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Departures 2010: |
May 14.
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CHOICE OF HOTELS :
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| Hotel |
Description |
Price Per Person from |
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| Thurlestone **** |
Situated on the beautiful South Devon coast, down winding Devon lanes and thatched cottages you will discover the luxurious and award winning Thurlestone Hotel, nestled in 19 acres of sub tropical gardens.
Visit hotel's website
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£835pp |
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Room upgrades available - prices on request.
Please note: All timings shown are for guidance only. Confirmed timings will be supplied with your travel documents which will be sent to you 5 - 7 days before departure.
