The Real Downton Abbey

THE REAL DOWNTON ABBEY

With a rich history dating back for centuries, Highclere Castle has a multi-faceted heritage. Built in the Jacobean style by the architect Charles Barry, with a park designed by Capability Brown, the 5000 acre estate is the country seat of the Earl of Carnarvon. Today of course the castle is best known as the setting for the award-winning drama ‘Downton Abbey’. Join us as we relive every scene from the series and the movie. Glide down the grand oak staircase, sit at Jackdaws Castle where Lady Edith so often found herself and take in the state dining room where many of the Dowager Countess’ wonderfully acerbic lines were delivered by Dame Maggie Smith.

Hampshire Court Hotel, Basingstoke

On the edge of Basingstoke, Hampshire Court Hotel & Spa is a modern 4-star hotel with an award-winning restaurant and brasserie bar, as well as leisure facilities, including 2 indoor pools. The Hampshire Court Hotel offers en-suite rooms, all with a bath and a separate walk-in shower. Each room has a TV with selected Sky channels and comes with free WiFi. The leisure facilities include 5 indoor tennis courts, and there is also a spa with a steam room and sauna, as well as a gym.

Farnham Hogs Back Hotel

Not far from London, there’s a swathe of English countryside that’s unexpectedly beautiful – a ‘green and pleasant land’ of rolling hills and verdant valleys. High on a wooded ridge, the Hog’s Back Hotel’s distinctive façade has been a welcome sight for travellers on this road for generations.

Price Includes

Return executive class coach travel

Two nights dinner, bed and breakfast

Entrance to Highclere Castle & Gardens

Free time in Windsor

Door to door home pickup service (subject to area)