Description
Nestled at the foot of the South Downs between chalk hills and lush rolling hills sits Eastbourne. This charming resort offers award-winning beaches, a Victorian Pier, Sovereign Harbour, contemporary art galleries and lots of interesting shops to visit.
Holiday Inclusions
* Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
* Door-to-Door service
* Coach travel throughout
* Porterage
* Excursions as listed
Itinerary
Tunbridge Wells
We spend some time in the Georgian spa town of Royal Tunbridge Wells. Discover the unspoilt beauty of the surrounding High Weald and The Pantiles walkway, an elegant tree flanked colonnaded walkway offering a unique shopping experience with a variety of specialist shops, art galleries, cafés, restaurants and bars. This afternoon we head to Carr Taylor Vineyard, where you can learn a brief history of their wine making methods, followed by a wine tasting, plus tea or coffee & cake.
Bateman's
We include a visit to the former home of Rudyard Kipling, the world-famous writer famed for 'The Jungle Book' among many other works. This beautiful Jacobean house, with its mullioned windows, oak beams and wooded surroundings, provided a much-needed sanctuary to the Kipling family. The rooms, described by him as 'untouched and unfaked', remain much as he left them, with oriental rugs and artefacts reflecting his strong association with the East. Please note: Only the ground floor is accessible to wheelchairs.
City of Brighton
Our scenic journey takes us via Beachy Head for a short photo break, and then it's on to Brighton for some time at leisure. Brighton's vibrant charm and plethora of iconic attractions make it one of the UK top holiday destinations. Take a stroll along the neon-lit pier, visit the exotic Indian-style Royal Pavilion or wander through 'the Lanes', a colourful network of shopping streets that are awash with vintage gear, antiques and quaint cafés.
Venue Information
The Lansdowne Hotel, Eastbourne
Owned by the same family since 1912, the Lansdowne Hotel occupies a premier position on Eastbourne’s elegant seafront, overlooking the Western Lawns and Wish Tower, with splendid views of Beachy Head and the sea. It offers a restaurant, lounge, bar and leisure facilities including mini golf and tennis courts. All bedrooms are en-suite and include a flatscreen TV, telephone, radio, hairdryer, iron and tea & coffee making facilities. This hotel has a lift.
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