Scotland's Galloway Coast & Gardens LAST CHANCE
Sunday 25 June 2023 to Thursday 29 June 2023
£695pp Single supplement £100
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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 local (and tasty!) farm tour there are visits to three grand gardens - from the exotic at Logan Botanic to the traditional at Castle Kennedy and finishing up at Culzean Castle & Country Park, which came joint third in Which Magazine’s 2022 Top Rated Historic Attractions with a full 5/5 star rating for its facilities!
This tour is extremely popular with customers with excellent reviews in 2021 and 2022, here's what customers had to say following our last tour - "Loved everything, will go on this holiday again", "Moos & Coos, exceptionally informative couple & superb afternoon tea" and "A brilliant holiday all round. Every day was well planned with plenty to do. Hotel was great".
We'd be delighted to request more rooms from the hotel for this popular tour, please send through your booking request and we'll check availability.
Tour code: B3398
Sunday
Enjoy a scenic drive to the hotel.
Monday
Experience the exotic at Logan Botanic Garden where an almost sub-tropical climate enables fascinating plants from around the world to flourish! Visit the picture-postcard, pastel-coloured harbour town of Portpatrick, where cliffs surround the small bay. This afternoon, visit 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.
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
Travel inland, stopping for a wildlife photo opportunity at Red Deer Range before arriving at The Clatteringshaw Visitor Centre to enjoy tranquil loch views. This afternoon, learn about local farming traditions during a ‘Kitchen Coos & Ewes’ guided tour, with cream tea, at Airyolland Farm.
Thursday
Enjoy endless views as we make our way home.
- 4 nights' dinner, bed & breakfast
- 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)
- 'Kitchen Coos & Ewes' farm tour with cream tea
- Free time in Portpatrick
- A photo stop at Red Deer Range
- Loch views from The Clatteringshaw Visitor Centre
- Tea/coffee after dinner each evening
- Porterage (1 bag per person)
- Door2Door travel (save £10pp by meeting the coach)
- Free holiday insurance
- BCH-ABTOT Financial Protection
- Friendly booking team on hand to answer any questions you might have in the run up to your holiday
- 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
- Pre allocated seat
- £10pp discount for National Trust Members
- Book with just £40pp deposit (balance due 8 weeks prior to departure)
- 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
