The Isle of Man
Situated between the coastlines of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales, in the middle of the Irish sea, is the Isle of Man. Featuring visits to the famous Laxey Wheel, Cregneash Folk Museum and a journey on the Snaefell Mountain Railway, we offer a choice of hotels from which to enjoy the rich folklore and unique culture of this popular island.
View Dates & BookPrice £979.00
Included
Door-to-door pick-up service - See brochure
All coach travel
5 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast
Return ferry crossings
Admission to Cregneash Folk Museum,
Douglas Steam Railway journey from Port Erin to Douglas
Admission to House of Manannan,
Peel Single journey on Manx Electric Railway (Douglas to Laxey) combined with return journey on Snaefell Mountain Railway (Laxey/Summit/Laxey)
Admission to the Laxey Wheel, Laxey
Admission to Isle of Man Motor Museum with tour of workshop
Supplements
Hotel single occupancy £185.00
Monday
Travel north through our very own scenic Mid-Wales arriving at our overnight hotel near Preston late afternoon
DTuesday
We cross the Irish Sea to The Isle of Man abns settle in to the hotel.
EB, DWedneday to Friday
Day 2 First stop today is Castletown, once the centre of 19th century political life on the Isle of Man. From here you will see the wonderfully preserved Castle Rushen before heading on to unmissable, spectacular views of Calf Sound. Continue to Cregneash, with admission to the National Folk Museum. Set in beautiful countryside, explore the thatched Manx cottages. Journey on for time at leisure in Port Erin, nestling in its scenic bay, before hopping aboard the island’s heritage steam railway for the journey back to Douglas.
Day 3 This morning is in Peel, said to be the best example of a typical Manx town. Here, we include admission to the House of Manannan, where the Island’s mythological sea god, Manannan, welcomes you to his fascinating Kingdom and guides you through the Island’s rich Celtic, Viking and maritime past. Take time to stroll along Peel’s beach or relax in one of the cafes before returning to Douglas for time at leisure.
Day 4 We begin the day by joining the Manx Electric Railway. Built between 1893 and 1899, it connects the Island’s capital, Douglas, with Laxey in the east. At Laxey, we join the Snaefell Mountain Railway for a spectacular climb to the islands highest point at 2036 feet before visiting the ‘Lady Isabella’, the world’s largest working watermill. Continue on to Ramsey by coach, the main town in the north of the island for time at leisure. On then to the final stop of the day, the Isle of Man Motor Museum and a tour of the workshop, subject to availability. There is a group friendly café opposite the museum so for those not wishing to visit Ramsey, we would be happy to book an earlier visit here.
Please Note: The order of days to be confirmed.
Saturday
An early start to catch the return ferry to Heysham and the journey south and west to home.
EBEB=English Breakfast Incl., D=Dinner Included
The Tickled Trout Hotel is situated overlooking the River Ribble, just off junction 31 of the M6. This white painted, extended, former coaching inn can be easily seen from the M6, with lovely river views, and will be known by many when travelling north. It's a great location for exploring the North West region and Ribble Valley. From the flat entrance, into the welcoming foyer, which then flows through to the relaxing bar lounge and brasserie style restaurant, where both benefit from a modern extension to take advantage of the river views. Breakfast is buffet style and three course choice dinner with tea and coffee. There's outside seating for the better weather. Offering 98 comfortable, well appointed and spacious bedrooms across three floors which are all doubles or twins. 25 rooms do have a step in shower. There are 6 steps down to the lift and bedrooms. Guests will encounter steps along corridors in certain parts of the building.
The Empress Hotel is a period seafront hotel located on Douglas promenade with the public areas having Art Deco touches to it's decoration. There are 101 bedrooms, varying in size and shape. They are light and airy with modern style furniture and furnishings. There are two rooms with walk in shower with the rest being showers over the bath. There is lift access to all levels in the hotel, however, due to the age of the building, guests will encounter steps along the corridors. Meals are served in the downstairs restaurant, with breakfast a buffet and dinners a 3 course meal. The hotel also has a small leisure facility with heated indoor pool, jacuzzi and fitness room. The main entrance has 12 steps up however there is an easy access on the ground level through the lower restaurant.
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