Scotland's Galloway Coast & Gardens CUSTOMER FAVOURITE
Sunday 23 June 2024 to Thursday 27 June 2024
£725pp Single supplement £118
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Be quick - this tour is departing soon so we've released our discounted rooms back to the hotel, we'd be delighted to negotiate more - send your booking request and we'll be in touch. You might like our tour of the Isle of Arran or our food-filled Taste of Scotland.
Cross the Scottish border at Gretna Green and then head west along the memorable shorelines of the Solway Firth to discover this beautiful part of Scotland where you’ll find spectacular unspoilt scenery, sandy beaches, rugged coastline, acres of forest and beautiful exotic gardens, all blessed by a climate that’s warmed by the Gulf Stream! Along with a unique highland cow safari there are visits to three grand gardens - from the exotic at Logan Botanic to the traditional at Castle Kennedy and the Robert Adam classic at Culzean Castle & Country Park.
This tour is extremely popular with customers with excellent reviews for three years in a row! Read our reviews: "Loved everything, will go on this holiday again", "Moos & Coos, exceptionally informative couple & superb afternoon tea", "Thoroughly enjoyed the whole holiday and the itinerary was suitably varied" and "A brilliant holiday all round. Every day was well planned with plenty to do. Hotel was great".
Every attraction included within this tour has won a 2023 Travellers’ Choice Award from Tripadvisor – this award is only handed to attractions that are ranked within the top 10% and consistently earn great visitor reviews! Kitchen Coos & Ewes won Best Outdoor or Adventure Experience at the 2023 South of Scotland Thistle Awards.
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Tour code: B3439
Sunday
Enjoy a scenic drive to the hotel.
Monday
Travel inland, pausing for a wildlife photo opportunity at Red Deer Range before arriving in Newton Stewart to spend time in this quaint market town on the banks of the River Cree. This afternoon, get up close to Highland cows and learn about local farming traditions during a ‘Kitchen Coos & Ewes’ guided highland tour, with cream tea, at Airyolland Farm.
Tuesday
Look for the distinctive shape of Ailsa Craig as we take the coast road to the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum which holds over 5000 artefacts and the opportunity to visit the humble cottage where life began for Scotland’s national poet. Then to cliff-top Culzean Castle, designed by Robert Adam in the late 18th century, this treasure trove is bursting with artefacts from one of the oldest clans in Scotland.
Wednesday
Experience the exotic at Logan Botanic Garden where an almost sub-tropical climate enables fascinating plants from around the world to flourish! Don't miss Logan's celebration of colour and form in their new exhibition from art psychotherapist, Claire Parker - 'Fireweed & Ferns'. Continue to the picture-postcard, pastel-coloured harbour town of Portpatrick, where cliffs surround the small bay. This afternoon, wander in Castle Kennedy Gardens, where you’ll find a riot of colour in the Walled Garden & rare Victorian waterlilies in the round pond – with impressive castle ruins for the backdrop.
Thursday
Enjoy endless views as we make our way home.
- 4-night stay with breakfast
- 3 course dinner with tea/coffee each evening (3 choices + vegetarian)
- Entry to Logan Botanic Gardens
- Entry to Castle Kennedy Gardens
- Entry to Culzean Castle and Country Park (Scottish NT)
- Entry to Burns Birthplace Museum (Scottish NT)
- Highland Cow Safari with Cream Tea
- Free time in Portpatrick and Newton Stewart
- A photo stop at Red Deer Range
- Porterage (1 bag per person)
- Door2Door travel (save £10pp by meeting the coach at a central departure point)
- BCH-ABTOT Financial Protection
- Executive touring coach featuring a refreshment station, reclining seats, reading lights, curtains, foot and arm rests, toilet, safety belts, air suspension and individual air-flow controls
- An experienced, friendly, highly-rated and professional tour driver
- Friendly booking team on hand to answer any questions you might have in the run up to your holiday
- Pre-allocated coach seat
- £10pp discount for National Trust Members
- Book with just a £50pp deposit (balance due 8 weeks prior to departure)
- Book soon to guarantee no single supplement, available on a limited number of rooms, rises to £100 thereafter
- LOYALTY DISCOUNT! Book 3 holidays (in any calendar year) and save £15pp, book 4+ and save £20pp, just let us know in special requests that you'd like to redeem your discount
North West Castle Hotel, Stranraer 
- Family owned, town centre hotel
- Former home of famous Arctic explorer Sir John Ross who discovered the ice bound trading route
- Winners of a 2023 Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award
- Rated 4.3/5 by Shaws customers in 2023
- Ensuite rooms with Freeview TV, phone, hairdryer, free WiFi & complimentary tea/coffee tray
- Restaurant, bar & lounge
- Indoor pool, gym, sauna & spa bath
- Games room with snooker, pool, table tennis and carpet bowling
- Garden
- Lift
ACCESS: Two rooms with walk-in showers, three rooms in an annexe, two small steps at the entrance (side ramp available)
Please ask us about upgrade options which may be available at a supplement
