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Castles & Gardens of Scotland's South-West

Mon 3 - Fri 7 May 2027: A Holiday to Scotland's South West Castles & Gardens to Johnsons Coaches

Mon 3 – Fri 7 May 2027

4 Nights £849

Discover the captivating coast, castles and gardens of Scotland’s South-West on this relaxing five-day escorted coach holiday. Based in Stranraer at the welcoming North West Castle Hotel, enjoy scenic excursions to pretty Portpatrick, colourful Castle Kennedy Gardens and the literary landmarks of Robert Burns Country. Explore the fascinating Robert Burns Birthplace Museum before continuing to dramatic Culzean Castle & Country Park, with its clifftop setting, gardens and estate walks. A further day takes you through Galloway countryside to Gatehouse of Fleet, Threave Garden & House and the artists’ town of Kirkcudbright, creating a varied break full of heritage, scenery and springtime colour.

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS

Explore the charming harbour village of Portpatrick with views across the Irish Sea
Visit the spectacular Castle Kennedy Gardens, set between two lochs near Stranraer
Discover the life and legacy of Scotland’s national poet at the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum
Enjoy the grand setting of Culzean Castle & Country Park on the Ayrshire coast
Stroll through Threave Garden & House and visit Kirkcudbright, Scotland’s Artists’ Town

Day One: Arrival

Depart from Henley travelling to Stranraer arriving late afternoon at the North West Castle Hotel. 4 nights stay - dinner, bed & breakfast.

Day Two

Our morning takes us to Portpatrick, a pretty town of pastel-coloured houses with its own harbour and breathtaking views towards Ireland. Later, we visit the magnificent Castle Kennedy Gardens which are among the most famous in Scotland. The gardens host 75 acres of spectacularly designed loch-side landscape, a romantic garden paradise with quite literally something for everyone to enjoy. After returning to Stranraer, you could wander the town before dinner later this evening.

Day Three

Our day takes us along the eastern shore of Loch Ryan and the coast of Scotland to the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum. The museum is a celebration of the early life and the enduring legacy of Scotland's national poet and is home to 5,000 Burns artefacts, including his handwritten manuscripts. This afternoon we visit Culzean Castle & Country Park with 40 buildings and secret follies on a rambling estate. There is a magnificent cliff-top castle to explore as well as the Swan Pond, flamboyant formal gardens and fruit-filled glasshouses.

Day Four

This morning we head east through Glenluce and Newton Stewart then along the coast to Gatehouse of Fleet. We have a break here where you can visit The Mill on the Fleet Visitor and Exhibition Centre. Discover the history of Gatehouse, enjoy the regional arts and crafts or lose yourself in the amazing bookshop. You'll find refreshments in the café where you can enjoy views of the river. Then it is on to the Threave Garden & House - a landscaped beauty of a garden in all seasons and a haven for wildlife. Take a stroll through the secret garden, rockery and walled garden with the 19th-century Threave House as its backdrop. Later on, we head for the harbour town of Kirkcudbright for an afternoon break. The town was a magnet for Scottish artists in the late 19th century and is now known as The Artists' Town.

Day Five

After breakfast, we leave and begin our journey home.

North West Castle Hotel

North West Castle offers all of its visitors and guests a comfortable, luxurious and convenient three star town centre hotel experience in Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway in the South West of Scotland. Mobility Grade: 3 – There are steps to the entrance, with a ramp alternative. There is good access throughout and there are ground floor rooms available.

HOTEL FACILITIES INCLUDE

3-Star * En Suite Bedrooms * TV * Hospitality Tray * Lift * Indoor Pool

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

Door to Door Service
Our own courier service
Club Class Extra Legroom Coach
4 nights half board
Castle Kennedy Gardens
Robert Burns Birthplace Museum
Culzean Castle & Country Park
Threave Garden & Estate

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