Spend Christmas in Scotland on our tour to Drymen near Loch Lomond and enjoy a traditionally Scottish festive break.
Winnock Hotel, Drymen ***
The award-winning Winnock Hotel is an 18th century Inn near Loch Lomond, perfectly placed for exploring the surrounding Trossachs countryside and many castle and city attractions within easy reach.
Comfortable en-suite bedrooms Satellite television Hairdryer Telephone Tea, coffee-making facilities Restaurant Bar Cosy lounges No lift but ground floor rooms available
winnockhotel.com
Day 1
Depart South Wales in the morning travelling north to the Winnock Hotel in Drymen, Nr Loch Lomond.
Day 2
A day to gather your senses and surroundings with a day at leisure
Day 3
Christmas Eve! Following breakfast we make our way to the Scottish Capital 'Edinburgh'. From its frosted spires to its festive streets, Edinburgh transforms itself for six weeks of Christmas celebrations. Enjoy the outdoor ice rink or taste whisky flavoured fudge at the Highland markets. Explore the German markets that have Glühwein and Wursts of all shapes and sizes or just browse the many shops and attractions that this truly wonderful city has to offer. Enjoy a 3 course dinner this evening. For those of you who want to go to the local church service for Midnight Carols, please ask at reception for details on local church services.
Day 4
Christmas Day! "Merry Christmas Everyone" Breakfast will be served at leisure. Enjoy a relaxed morning followed by Traditional Christmas lunch and a visit from Santa! A buffet dinner will be served this evening.
Day 5
Boxing Day! Following your full Scottish breakfast, we make our way to Stirling, where you may wish to visit the Old Town and historic castle, overlooking the site of 'Braveheart' Sir William Wallace's greatest victory. Stirling's Old Town with its bustling city centre boasts the finest concentration of historic buildings in Scotland. Beautifully preserved medieval and Renaissance churches and mansions cluster around the Old Town, flanked by cobbled streets, period street furniture and Victorian styled iron work. Dinner will be served this evening.
Day 6
After a hearty breakfast & Scottish hot toddy, we bid you a fond farewell from the Winnock Hotel and make the return journey back home to South Wales. Comfort and refreshment stops will be taken en route when your driver can give you an accurate time of arrival if you are to be met by friends or relatives.
Edwards Coach Holidays terms and conditions apply
The hotel reserve the right to amend or change your Christmas programme at their discretion
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Executive coach travel
5 nights half board accommodation in Drymen
Porterage
Welcome drinks reception
Free bar between 7.30pm 10.30pm every night (selected brands as advertised)
Traditional Scottish entertainment
Afternoon tea & pastries on Christmas Eve
Opportunity to attend midnight mass
Mince pies & coffee served after mass
Traditional Christmas lunch
Visit from Santa
Opportunity to watch the Kings speech with coffee & Christmas cake
Quizzes and bingo
Soup and sandwich lunch on Boxing Day
Excursion to capital Edinburgh
Trip to Stirling
Scenic drive to Loch Lomond
Traditional Ceilidh
Full details of the festive package will be confirmed closer to departure and are subject to change.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Cardiff Gate Services | Cardiff Gate Services CF23 8RA |
| Cardiff West Services | Cardiff West Services Coach Park, CF72 8SA |
| Dyffryn Depot | Edwards Travel Centre, Dyffryn Close, Llansamlet SA6 8QG |
| Edwards Depot LLANTRISANT | Edwards Depot, Llantrisant, CF72 8QZ |
| Magor Services NP26 3YL | Magor Service Coach Park |
| Neath - Railway | Neath - Outside Railway Station, SA11 1BY |
| Newport RAILWAY STATION | Bus Stops outside the RAILWAY STATION,NEWPORT NP20 4AX |
| Port Talbot Customs | Port Talbot Bus Stop OUTSIDE Customs House Just past the Plaza, SA13 1HW |
| Pyle Cross | Pyle Cross, bus stop outside supermarket.Pyle Road CF33 6AG |
| Sarn SERVICES | Sarn SERVICES - Coach Park, CF32 9SY |
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