Festive Collection & Winter Escapes 2014 Plus early 2015 preview
Coach Holidays from Scotland
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We’re delighted to present the latest GLENTON Festive Collection & Winter Escapes. If you’re looking for a relaxing winter escape or a sparkling festive season break, then look no further. Within the following pages you’ll discover a superb selection of cream of the crop Select holidays to carefully chosen hotels alongside our great value traditional getaways to tried and tested favourites. If you like to plan ahead, you’ll also find a sneak preview of enticing tours to tempt you in early 2015.
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Limited number of single rooms without supplement on many holidays.
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Good Companions – hosted holidays for mature single travellers with absolutely no sole occupancy supplements whatsoever.
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Choose between our standard executive tours or our luxury Select holidays.
Seaside or city, energetic or lazy, whatever you feel like doing, we’re certain you’ll find your perfect break within our distinctive range of holidays. And to help your holiday money go even further, many of our tours include hospitality packages, entrances and guides. We hope you enjoy browsing our latest collection and we look forward to seeing you very soon! Kind regards
Harriet Boyle Managing Director
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ABTA & ATOL protection *Conditions apply.
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Hotels bearing this symbol feature entertainment on one or more nights of your stay.
POOL
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GYM
Hotels with this icon offer gym facilities.
SAUNA
Your hotel has a sauna and/or steam room for the use of guests.
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Where you see this icon, your evening meals will be waiter service rather than buffet style.
B&B
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†Unless otherwise stated.
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Or visit us on www.glentonholidays.com A non refundable deposit is payable within four working days of booking your holiday. Deposits are £35 for coach holidays in the UK and Ireland, £100 for Europe with balances due four weeks prior to departure. See our main brochure or visit our website for our Terms & Conditions.
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CUMBERNAULD DALKEITH* DUNDEE DUNFERMLINE EAST KILBRIDE† EDINBURGH FALKIRK GLASGOW GLENROTHES GRETNA* HAMILTON IRVINE
Bus bay outside the old train station Broad Street bus shelter (outside Bowling Club) Bus station Council Offices, Buccleuch Street Seagate outside bus station Bus station Bus station St Andrews bus station Bus station Buchanan bus station Bus station Bus stop at Gretna Outlet Village Bus station Bus stop opposite the Town House on
JEDBURGH KILMARNOCK KIRKCALDY PAISLEY† STIRLING
High Street Woolen Mill Coach Park Viaduct bus stop, Green Street Bus station Bus bays at Abercorn Street Train station
*These pick up points are not available on tours to destinations in Scotland or Ireland. †On most departures a people carrier will pick you up and transfer you to either Glasgow or Hamilton.
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East Kilbride†
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Falkirk
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Glenrothes
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Gretna*
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Irvine
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Jedburgh Kilmarnock
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Dalkeith*
Hamilton
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09:30 07:20 09:20
Cumbernauld
Glasgow
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Cowdenbeath
Edinburgh
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Kirkcaldy
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Paisley†
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Stirling
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GLENTON Select is a splendid concept in luxury coach travel. On these indulgent holidays you travel to your hand picked hotel and enjoy all your excursions in a state-of-the-art vehicle. Look out for the Select logo throughout this brochure. 4
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Shopping leisure breaks – choose your city! Enjoy free time to browse the wares and shop till you drop on one of these great value getaways to a choice of cosmopolitan cities.
Magic Manchester
3
Days
only
£115
Metro Centre
3
only
£99
Days
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS – NEWCASTLE
BRITANNIA HOTEL – MANCHESTER Bustling thoroughfares Deansgate and Spinningfields are lined with shops whilst the city’s Arndale Centre has everything under one roof. You’ll be staying on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis at Manchester’s landmark Britannia Hotel which boasts a prime location on Portland Street with a choice of bars and cafés nearby.
On this break you’ll be staying on a bed and breakfast basis at the Holiday Inn Express which has a residents’ late night bar and is located right at the marvellous Intu Metro Centre. This shopping mecca has over three hundred stores as well as a good selection of cafés and restaurant. B&B ONLY FOR MAXIMUM FLEXIBILITY
Fri 7 Nov
K
Fri 28 Nov
X
Fri 31 Oct
Price includes holiday insurance
Z
Fri 14 Nov
Holiday code: GEMAPN
Dynamic Leeds
3
Days
Holiday code: GENEHN
Lively Liverpool
only
£99
Leeds has a compact city centre so you’re always just a short walk between market stalls, designer stores, high street shops and independent boutiques. The elegant Victoria Quarter features beautiful shopping arcades whilst the stunning domed roofed Leeds Corn Exchange houses a large number of independent stores. You’ll be staying on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis in a conveniently located quality hotel in the Leeds area. K
2
only
£69
Days
ADELPHI HOTEL – LIVERPOOL Dating back to 1826, the famous Adelphi is a well appointed hotel in the hub of Liverpool and our dinner, bed and breakfast base for this hop. The city’s state-of-the-art shopping plazas, boutique arcades and bohemian streets are right on the Adelphi’s doorstep. Sun 23 Nov
Fri 14 Nov
Z
Price includes holiday insurance
M
Sun 7 Dec
J
Price includes holiday insurance
Price includes holiday insurance Holiday code: GELEUN
Holiday code: GELIAN
Freephone 08000 24 24 24 for more information or to book your holiday today. Book online at www.glentonholidays.com
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UK Christmas Markets A MAGICAL FESTIVE SHOPPING EXPERIENCE
Durham Christmas Market
3
Days
only
£129
CHILTON COUNTRY HOTEL – FENCEHOUSES The award winning Durham Christmas Festival boasts a wide range of entertainment around the World Heritage Site of Durham Cathedral and Castle. This delightful event features a huge craft and gift marquee on Palace Green housing countless stalls as well as seasonal music and carol singing in the cathedral. Our base is the traditional Chilton Country Hotel which nestles in the peaceful village of Fencehouses.
Fri 12 Dec
Z
Price includes holiday insurance
Holiday code: GEDUCN
Carlisle Christmas Market
3
Days
only
£139
CROWN & MITRE HOTEL – CARLISLE Set in the heart of the city centre's pedestrianised shopping area amongst twinkling decorations, a sparkling ten metre tall tree and a traditional nativity scene, Carlisle’s Christmas Market promises a magical shopping experience. With stalls from around the world, this event evokes a distinct continental flavour. Enjoy browsing a large range of hand crafted gifts and have your taste buds tantalised by culinary delights from all corners of the globe. You’ll be staying at the excellent Crown & Mitre Hotel in the heart of historic Carlisle. Fri 5 Dec
X
Price includes holiday insurance
Holiday code: GECACN
Belfast Christmas Market & Titanic Experience RAMADA ENCORE HOTEL – BELFAST
4
Days
only
£239
VOTED BEST CHRISTMAS MARKET
Belfast’s Christmas market sees the splendid City Hall gardens 2013 IN transformed into a lively continental village presenting the DAILY TELEGRAPH opportunity to shop around Europe whilst tasting an array of gastronomic delights. We include a tour of the city’s landmarks and a visit to the amazing Titanic Experience. Our base, the stylish Ramada Encore is located in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter within easy reach of the Titanic Quarter, Odyssey Arena, Waterfront Hall and Victoria Square Shopping Centre. Fri 5 Dec 6
K
Price includes holiday insurance.
Single room supplement £60
Holiday code: GIBERN
Freephone 08000 24 24 24 for more information or to book your holiday today. Book online at www.glentonholidays.com
Skipton & Grassington Christmas Market
3
Days
only
£129
COUNTY HOTEL – KENDAL Grassington’s streets and market square are transformed into a Dickensian wonderland as locals dress in period costume and street entertainers strut their stuff. Over in Skipton, a true Christmassy feel is guaranteed when the town’s market borders the High Street oozing yuletide character. You’ll be staying at the popular County Hotel in pretty Kendal.
Fri 12 Dec
X
Price includes holiday insurance
York St Nicholas Fayre
Holiday code: GEKECN
3
Days
only
£139
CORNMILL LODGE HOTEL – BRAMLEY York is awash with nostalgia when St Nicholas Fayre gets underway with colourful stalls filling the medieval streets with costumed traders, carol singers and buskers creating a truly festive atmosphere. Our base is the exceptional Cornmill Lodge Hotel in Bramley, which prides itself on providing guests with personal attention.
Fri 28 Nov
K
Price includes holiday insurance
Harrogate, York & Leeds Christkindelmarkt
Holiday code: GELECN
4
Days
only
£179
GREAT VICTORIA HOTEL – BRADFORD The Christkindelmarkt brings a little piece of Germany to the heart of Leeds with traditional stalls, carousel rides, twinkling lights and delicacies such as bratwurst sausage, stollen cake and schnitzels creating a feast for the senses and a continental festive atmosphere. You’ll be staying at the landmark Great Victoria Hotel which stands proudly in the heart of Bradford and we include an excursion to the elegant spa town of Harrogate, home to the stylish Montpellier Quarter and an excursion to fairytale York with its magnificent minster. Fri 5 Dec
K
Price includes holiday insurance
Holiday code: GEBRGN
Freephone 08000 24 24 24 for more information or to book your holiday today. Book online at www.glentonholidays.com
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Continental Christmas Markets 5
Paris’s Marche’s de Noel
Days
only
£249
IBIS STYLES VILLEPINTE HOTEL – PARIS
The captivating Christmas market in romantic Paris showcases rows of little wooden chalets set amidst a truly enchanting scene. Stroll down the Champs Élysées and along the banks of the Seine surrounded by twinkling fairy lights, listen to the sounds of melodious choirs at Notre Dame Cathedral and then watch the ice skaters at the Hôtel de Ville. Enjoy hot crépes and vin chaud whilst browsing the crafts and gifts and soaking up the festive atmosphere. Our holiday includes dinner, bed and breakfast on the overnight ferries as well as bed and breakfast at the Ibis Styles Villepinte in Paris. Thu 11 Dec
Y
Price includes holiday insurance.
Single room supplement £70
Holiday code: MCPAIN
Select Three Countries Christmas 10
Markets Austria, Germany & Switzerland HOTEL WEISSES KREUZ – FELDKIRCH
Days
only
£699
FANTASTIC PACKAGE INCLUDES WELCOME PUNCH RECEPTION, MULLED CIDER AT FELKIRCH MARKET, ENTRY TO NATIVITY CRIB MUSEUM, TRADITIONAL TURKEY DINNER WITH APERITIF, NIGHTLY ENTERTAINMENT & SOUVENIR OF AUSTRIA
Experience the magic of Christmas on this captivating holiday. Special treats include a visit to the Nativity Crib Museum which is housed in a historic old barn and is a gem of an attraction. Enjoy browsing the wares at traditional markets whilst having your palate tickled by local delicacies, sensational sweets, mulled wine and fruity punch. Lake Constance’s market is enhanced by its Christmas Ship, moored at its quayside. Germany’s medieval Ravensburger event will be beautifully adorned and romantically lit up as the sounds of seasonal music fill the air whilst the market in Zurich is full of character, atmosphere and top quality goods. Our base is the outstanding Hotel Weisses Kreuz in Feldkirch where you’ll enjoy nightly entertainment and fabulous extras. We include restful dinner, bed and breakfast stops on the continent and overnight ferry travel on both the outward and return journeys. Wed 26 Nov 8
Y
Price includes holiday insurance.
Single room supplement £120
Holiday code: MCFEWS
Freephone 08000 24 24 24 for more information or to book your holiday today. Book online at www.glentonholidays.com
Select Harz Mountains Christmas Markets
RAMADA VIER JAHRESZEITEN – HANENKLEE This enchanting tour features fairytale towns, snow-capped mountains, medieval architecture and a huge slice of festive spirit. Treats include a visit to the historic old quarter of Hanover and the fairytale town of Hamelin with it’s enticing Christmas market featuring festively decorated wooden huts clustered around the old quarter. Göttingen's Christmas Market has a magical and romantic festive atmosphere, with narrow rows of stalls gathered round the medieval town hall, the Goose Girl statue and the town's market square. Our final market is in Goslar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with many historic timber-framed buildings guaranteeing a wonderfully atmospheric Christmas fair. We stay at the welcoming Ramada Vier Jahreszeiten in Hanenklee which enjoys a lovely lakeside location. Return overnight ferry crossings from Hull to the continent with dinner and breakfast throughout are included. Mon 24 Nov
Y
Price includes holiday insurance.
6
Days
INCLUDES BEER, WINE & SOFT DRINKS WITH DINNER AT HOTEL*
*Conditions apply.
Single room supplement £100
Select Gems of Germany Christmas
Markets Cologne, Düsseldorf & Essen
only
£379
Holiday code: MCHARS
6
Days
only
£369
PARK INN BY RADISSON – DÜSSELDORF
This magical holiday presents a delightful smorgasbord of German markets whilst staying at the well appointed Park Inn by Radisson in Düsseldorf. Cologne’s striking cathedral makes a spectacular backdrop for the city’s Christmas market where you’ll find wooden pavilions, sparkling lights, puppet theatres and a festive ambience. Düsseldorf is transformed into a winter’s tale with its themed Christmas market featuring festively adorned huts and giant chestnut trees radiating with thousands of fairy lights alongside a traditional ice skating rink. The International Essen Market lives up to its name with exotic products from all corners of the globe and takes you on a gastronomic world trip with delicacies such as French crêpes and Arabic falafel.
Thu 4 Dec
Z
Price includes holiday insurance.
Single room supplement £60
Holiday code: MCDUPS
Freephone 08000 24 24 24 for more information or to book your holiday today. Book online at www.glentonholidays.com
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Themed Breaks SOMETHING A WEE BIT DIFFERENT...
Matlock Bath Illuminations
3
Days
only
£139
ASTON HOTEL – SHEFFIELD This unique event features a parade of illuminated and adorned boats floating on the River Derwent, each carrying a decorated model. As night falls, the boats disappear into the darkness leaving the models apparently gliding along above the water. Afterwards, a dazzling fireworks display and entertainment at the bandstand complete a memorable evening. Our two night stay will be at the contemporary Aston Hotel in Sheffield where Saturday lunch is included rather than dinner to allow us time to head to Matlock Bath for the festivities. On our way home, we make a stop in delightful Harrogate. Fri 24 Oct
M
Price includes holiday insurance
Single room supplement £30
Centenary Commemorations Tribute to the Forces Weekend
Holiday code: GESHAN
4
Days
only
£179
ARROCHAR HOTEL – LOCH LONG Why not join your fellow GLENTONEERS for this commemorative weekend paying tribute to our armed forces one hundred years after the start of WWI? We make our way to the Arrochar Hotel which overlooks Loch Long and enjoy dinner followed by music, dancing and recordings from the war years. Following breakfast on Sunday morning, we join the Arrochar Remembrance Parade on its poignant walk to the village war memorial. Afterwards, we return to our hotel for a warming bowl of soup before we head off on a scenic drive to Inveraray. Look forward to a night of nostalgic music and dancing to the sounds of the 40s, 50s and 60s. Fri 7 Nov
X
Price includes holiday insurance
Carols by Candlelight at the Royal Albert Hall
Holiday code: GSARAN
3
Days
only
£199
Immerse yourself in the season of goodwill at the Royal Albert Hall Christmas Festival as you listen to traditional carols and cherished yuletide music at this wonderful world famous event. You’ll be INCLUDES staying at a good standard hotel on the TICKET FOR outskirts of London and we include free time ROYAL ALBERT to sightsee as well as a two course pre HALL concert meal in the hub of the capital. Sat 13 Dec 10
J
Price includes holiday insurance
Holiday code: GELOUN
Freephone 08000 24 24 24 for more information or to book your holiday today. Book online at www.glentonholidays.com
Winter Warmers Liverpool at
the famous Adelphi
5
from
£179
Days
There’s so much to do in lively Liverpool. Follow the Beatles Trail, catch the ferry across the Mersey or visit the Tate Gallery and Maritime Museum at Albert Dock. You’ll be staying at the famous Adelphi Hotel 2 DRINKS located right in the heart of the city with FOR THE two drinks for the price of one*. For a PRICE OF 1* change of pace, we enjoy days out in Southport and Chester. Holiday code: GELIAN
Mon 10 Nov Mon 17 Nov
£189 £189
K X
Mon 1 Dec
£179
*Conditions apply.
Bosworth Hall & Shakespeare Country Enjoy two drinks for the price of one* at stately Bosworth Hall, a Grade II listed building set in landscaped gardens. We enjoy an excursion to picturesque Stratford-upon-Avon, the cathedral city of Coventry and spend another day exploring the Cotswolds.
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2 DRINKS FOR THE PRICE OF 1*
Days
from
£189
K Holiday code: GEBOHN
Price includes holiday insurance
Mon 17 Nov
£199
V
Mon 1 Dec
£189
K
Price includes holiday insurance
Southport & Roman Chester Southport’s attractions include a Grade II listed pier complete with tramcar and a seafront marine lake. Enjoy two drinks for the price of one* at the resort’s Scarisbrick Hotel, located just off leafy Lord Street. Look forward to a day in the beautiful walled city of Chester and visits to Lytham from St Annes and Blackpool. £179 Days 2 DRINKS FOR THE PRICE OF 1*
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5
Scarborough
Days
Enjoy two drinks for the price of one* at the Clifton Hotel which boasts views over the North Bay and is close to Scarborough town centre and popular Peasholm Park. Excursions take us to historic York, home to a magnificent minster and to quaint Whitby. 2 DRINKS FOR THE PRICE OF 1*
Holiday code: GESOSN
Mon 10 Nov
£189
X
Mon 1 Dec
£179
N
only
£179
Holiday code: GESCCN
Mon 17 Nov
Price includes holiday insurance
Warner Presents Ken Dodd OBE Live at Bodelwyddan Castle
K
Mon 24 Nov
N
Price includes holiday insurance
4
INCLUDES KEN DODD LIVE SHOW
Stay at Bodelwyddan Castle Hotel and see one of Britain’s best loved comedians up close in this intimate venue which seats only 350 guests! The master of one-liners, Ken Dodd is also revered as a ventriloquist and a singer songwriter with hit songs such as Happiness. Located in North Wales, Warner’s Bodelwyddan Castle Hotel is set in beautiful woodland and boasts extensive leisure facilities. We venture out to visit Llandudno and Conwy.
Days
only
£329
Holiday code: GWBODN
Fri 12 Dec
K
Price includes holiday insurance
Freephone 08000 24 24 24 for more information or to book your holiday today. Book online at www.glentonholidays.com
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The Great Glenton Inclusive Breaks ... making your holiday money go even further! With so many extras included in the price of these fun-filled five day holidays, you’ll hardly ever need to reach for your purse or wallet... *Conditions apply.
Warwickshire Inclusive
5
Days
only
£219
BOSWORTH HALL – MARKET BOSWORTH
English Lakes Inclusive
Days
only
£229
COUNTY HOTEL – KENDAL
INCLUDES FOUR DRINKS VOUCHERS & WINE WITH DINNER NIGHTLY*
INCLUDES A GALA DINNER, FOUR DRINKS VOUCHERS EACH EVENING* & ONE AFTERNOON TEA
Bosworth Hall Hotel rests in acres of gardens just outside the village of Market Bosworth and boasts a range of leisure facilities. Our package includes four drink vouchers nightly and a glass of wine with dinner each evening*. Excursions take us to Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon, home to Tudor architecture, the picture postcard Cotswolds and historic Coventry.
The County Hotel is located in pretty Kendal within easy reach of the shops and river and has a lounge bar with dance floor. Extras include a gala dinner, four drinks vouchers each evening*, three nights of entertainment and afternoon tea upon return from your half day excursion to Keswick. We also enjoy a full day exploring the southern lakes taking in Lake Windermere, Bowness and Grasmere.
Holiday code: GEBOHN
Holiday code: GEKECN
Mon 3 Nov
V
Mon 8 Dec
K
Mon 8 Dec
Price includes holiday insurance
Heart of Wales Inclusive
5
Days
only
£229
INCLUDES A GALA DINNER, FOUR DRINKS VOUCHERS EACH EVENING* & ONE AFTERNOON TEA
Perfectly situated in the heart of the spa town of Llandrindod Wells, the Glen Usk Hotel overlooks Temple Gardens and has an entertainment room with dance floor. Treats include a gala dinner, four drinks vouchers each evening*, three nights of entertainment and afternoon tea upon return from your half day excursion to Aberystwyth. We also spend a day exploring the Brecon Beacons. Holiday code: GWLLUN
Mon 3 Nov
J
Mon 8 Dec
Price includes holiday insurance
N Price includes holiday insurance
GLEN USK HOTEL – LLANDRINDOD WELLS
12
5
J
Morecambe & Historic Lancaster Inclusive HEADWAY HOTEL – MORECAMBE INCLUDES FOUR DRINKS VOUCHERS EACH EVENING*
The Headway Hotel rests on Morecambe’s East Promenade commanding lovely views and has a quiet lounge and an entertainment venue. Enjoy four drinks vouchers each evening* as well as excursions to the English Lakes, historic Lancaster and Blackpool.
5
Days
only
£199
Holiday code: GEMOHN
Mon 15 Dec
K Price includes holiday insurance
Freephone 08000 24 24 24 for more information or to book your holiday today. Book online at www.glentonholidays.com
Tribute Nights at the Regent Hotel in Oban REGENT HOTEL – OBAN The Regent Hotel is situated on Oban’s esplanade enjoying views across the bay to the Isle of Kerrera and is our venue for these fabulous, sing along tribute nights. Choose between the king of swing, Michael Buble, grab a glass of red, red wine and soak up the sounds of Neil Diamond or mosey on down for a night of toe-tapping Country & Western music. Country & Western Sat 8 Nov
2
Days
Neil Diamond X
Michael Buble
Fri 14 Nov
2
only
£89
Days
K
only
£99
Sat 22 Nov
2
Days
X
only
£89
Holiday code: GSOBRN
Price includes holiday insurance
Turkey & Tinsel Getaways The song says”It’s the most wonderful time of the year”. So if you’re a fan of the festive season, why not celebrate it early on one of these action-packed Turkey & Tinsel breaks? All include a welcome drinks reception, traditional Christmas dinner, festive entertainment and a Hogmanay party night!
Bustling Blackpool
Arrochar & Oban
HACKETTS YORK HOUSE HOTEL – BLACKPOOL
Hacketts York House Hotel is renowned for its lively entertainment and we enjoy excursions to the relaxing Lake District and elegant Southport.
5
Days
The Arrochar Hotel over looks Loch Long and nestles amongst stunning scenery. We explore Loch Lomond and the Trossachs as well as Oban and Inveraray.
5
only
£189
Mon 3 Nov
ARROCHAR HOTEL – LOCH LONG
Holiday code: GEBLHN
K
Mon 17 Nov
N
Days
only
£229
Holiday code: GSARAN
Mon 24 Nov
Price includes holiday insurance
V Price includes holiday insurance
Rhyl & Llandudno
Oban & the Atlantic Shores
WESTMINSTER HOTEL – RHYL
REGENT HOTEL – OBAN
The Westminster Hotel stands on Rhyl’s promenade just metres from the beach and opposite the White Rose Shopping Centre. We visit Llandudno, historic Chester and spend a day exploring Anglesey & Beaumaris.
5
Days
5
only
£199
The Regent Hotel on Oban’s esplanade offers splendid views across the bay, a residents’ bar and great entertainment. Out and about we visit Seil Island and explore Fort William.
Holiday code: GWRHWN
Mon 10 Nov
K Price includes holiday insurance
Days
only
£209
Holiday code: GSOBRN
Mon 24 Nov
K Price includes holiday insurance
Freephone 08000 24 24 24 for more information or to book your holiday today. Book online at www.glentonholidays.com
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Coach holidays with miles more style
Llandudno & Roman Chester
Historic Cambridge & Medieval Grantham
EVANS HOTEL – LLANDUDNO
URBAN HOTEL – GRANTHAM
The family run Evans Hotel is tucked away in a quiet location yet still near the centre of Llandudno. Look forward to a day in the beautiful walled city of Chester and a visit to the traditional village of Betws-y-Coed.
5
Days
The Urban Hotel rests on the edge of the twelfth century market town of Grantham and has a state-of-the-art leisure centre. A holiday highlight is our day in the university city of Cambridge where you’ll find fine gothic architecture. We also visit Boston on its lively market day.
5
only
£269
Holiday code: GWLLES
Mon 8 Dec
K
from
£239
Days Mon 3 Nov
Price includes holiday insurance
J
Mon 1 Dec
£239
J
Price includes holiday insurance
Robin Hood Country & Historic Lincoln
Southport Luxury
OLDE BARN HOTEL – MARSTON
RAMADA PLAZA HOTEL – SOUTHPORT
The Olde Barn Hotel in Marston is encircled by spectacular countryside and has elegant public areas and a health and beauty club. If you can tear yourself away, we visit the atmospheric city of Nottingham and spend time in Lincoln from and Bakewell.
5
Days
£239
Holiday code: GEGROS
Mon 10 Nov
£249
K
Mon 1 Dec
Price includes holiday insurance 14
£249
Holiday code: GEGRRS
£239
M
The plush Ramada Plaza Hotel commands panoramic coastal views and is only two minutes from Lord Street. For a change of pace we visit two distinctive cities; the Beatles’ home town of Liverpool and historic Chester, where attractions include a beautiful cathedral and a Roman amphitheatre.
5
Days Mon 3 Nov
from
£269 £279
Holiday code: GESORS
K
Mon 24 Nov
£269
N
Price includes holiday insurance
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ALL THESE GLENTON SELECT HOLIDAYS INCLUDE:
BOOK NOW AND SEE FOR YOURSELF WHY GLENTON Select TRULY IS A CUT ABOVE THE REST!
• Luxury travel in a GLENTON Select coach with extra leg room • climate control • panoramic windows • satellite navigation • onboard library • reclining leather seats • Premium welcome pack • Coffee and pastry on outward journey • A guided excursion on one day of your holiday • Lunch on return journey
Loch Lomond All Inclusive
Tenby & St Davids
WINNOCK HOTEL – DRYMEN
MERLEWOOD HOTEL – SAUNDERSFOOT
INCLUDES NIGHTLY 3 HOUR FREE BAR* & WINE WITH DINNER PLUS DAILY PACKED LUNCHES
The Winnock Hotel is set beside the village green in enchanting Drymen. GLENTON guests can look forward to a glass of wine with dinner, a nightly three hour free bar* and daily packed lunches. We venture out to spend a day in the harbour town of Oban and we explore Loch Lomond and the Trossachs.
5
Days
only
£299
*Conditions apply. Holiday code: GSDRWS
Mon 17 Nov
X
The Merlewood Hotel occupies a commanding position overlooking the bay, close to the harbour and town centre of lovely Saundersfoot. We spend a day in Tenby, a delightful town with thirteenth century walls and a fascinating Tudor Merchant’s House and we visit St Davids, a quaint town named after the patron saint of Wales.
5
Days
Warner Bodelwyddan Castle Hotel
2 DRINKS FOR THE PRICE OF 1*
WARNER BODELWYDDAN CASTLE HOTEL
The Royal Hotel is a grand period building which overlooks Scarborough’s sandy South Bay and GLENTON guests enjoy two drinks for the price of one* at the hotel bar. A special treat is our day in historic York where the magnificent minster is a must see attraction. We also visit from Whitby and Goathland. £229
5
Days
£249 £239
X V
Mon 8 Dec
£229
Located in North Wales, this majestic Grade II castle is set amid beautiful woodlands and landscaped gardens and boasts great entertainment. Out and about we head to lovely Llandudno where you’ll find a Victorian pier and we only visit quaint Betws-y-Coed and Porthmadog. £289 Days
5
K Mon 24 Nov
Price includes holiday insurance *Conditions apply.
J Price includes holiday insurance
ROYAL HOTEL – SCARBOROUGH
Mon 10 Nov Mon 24 Nov
Holiday code: GWSAMS
Mon 24 Nov
Price includes holiday insurance
Scarborough & Fairytale York
only
£279
Holiday code: GESCRS
K Price includes holiday insurance Holiday code: GEBOWS
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Great Glenton Autumn / Winter Escapes... Riverdance 20th Anniversary Tour comes to Blackpool...
Oban Hop REGENT HOTEL – OBAN
HACKETTS YORK HOUSE HOTEL Millions of people from across the globe have fallen in love with this toe-tapping celebration of Irish dance. Now marking an incredible two decades of success, this phenomenal anniversary performance will take place at the world famous Winter Gardens Opera House in Blackpool. A must-see for all fans! You’ll be staying at the centrally located Hacketts York INCLUDES House Hotel which is renowned for good food and entertainment. RIVERDANCE TICKET
Oban’s attractions include its bustling harbour, whisky distillery and woollen mill. Staying at the Regent Hotel, ideally located on Oban’s esplanade, enjoy a glass of fizz and lively entertainment in the residents’ lounge.
2
Days Sun 16 Nov Sun 30 Nov
from
£69 £79 £69
Holiday code: GSOBRN
V X
Sun 14 Dec
£69
M
Price includes holiday insurance
Arrochar Hop ARROCHAR HOTEL – LOCH LONG The Arrochar Hotel overlooks Loch Long and has a restaurant with great views. We stop at Loch Lomond Shores on our outward journey and enjoy a scenic drive through the Trossachs on our return.
2
Days
only
£79
Sat 1 Nov
Holiday code: GSARAN
M
Sat 29 Nov
X
Price includes holiday insurance. Single room supplement £10
Lakes Weekend COUNTY HOTEL – KENDAL The County Hotel is located in pretty Kendal within easy reach of the shops and river and has a lounge bar with dance floor. We include an excursion to lovely Lake Windermere and the Victorian tourist town of Bowness.
3
Days
3
only
£169
Holiday code: GEBLHN
Fri 24 Oct
X Price includes holiday insurance
16
Days Fri 7 Nov
only
£119
Holiday code: GEKECN
X
Fri 14 Nov
K
Price includes holiday insurance
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Christmas Collection Treat yourself to a GLENTON Christmas break and make the most of the season of goodwill. Choose from Scotland or England, coastal or countryside, relaxing or fun-filled. Whichever holiday you plump for, you’re sure to have the time of your life.
Select Christmas in Pitlochry
5
Days
only
£369
FISHER’S HOTEL – PITLOCHRY Centrally located in the Victorian town of Pitlochry, the elegant Fisher’s Hotel has been refurbished to a high standard and is an outstanding base for a splendid Christmas holiday.
Your Holiday Itinerary Tuesday. Festive afternoon tea in the Atholl Lounge on arrival. Dinner then light entertainment. Christmas Eve. Breakfast. Out and about, we enjoy an excursion to Perth. Early evening carol singing at your hotel followed by dinner and light entertainment. For guests who make their own way to a midnight church service, mulled wine and mince pies will be served upon return. Tue 23 Dec
L
Christmas Day. Breakfast. Traditional Christmas lunch with a visit from Santa. Evening buffet followed by live entertainment.
FULL FESTIVE PACKAGE
Boxing Day. Breakfast. Explore Pitlochry or take your seat for the afternoon movie in the hotel’s cinema. Dinner then a farewell night of entertainment. Saturday. Breakfast, then we journey home.
Single room supplement £80
Price includes holiday insurance
Select Lakeland
Holiday code: GSPIFS
5
Luxury Christmas
Days
only
£439
WINDERMERE HYDRO HOTEL The nineteenth century Windermere Hydro Hotel commands spectacular views of Lake Windermere and boasts an elegant bar, a lovely restaurant and impressive leisure facilities for you to enjoy.
Your Holiday Itinerary Tuesday. Perhaps acquaint yourself with the hotel’s impressive facilities before dinner and entertainment. Christmas Eve. Breakfast. We head out to marvel at the beauty of the Lake District stopping off at Keswick and then Grasmere – home to William Wordsworth’s Dove Cottage. Dinner and entertainment.
trimmings is the focal point of a fun filled Christmas Day. Evening buffet with entertainment.
FULL FESTIVE PACKAGE
Boxing Day. Breakfast. Morning at leisure before our afternoon scenic drive to Coniston. Farewell dinner and entertainment. Saturday. Tuck into breakfast before we make our way home.
Christmas Day. Breakfast. Traditional Christmas lunch with all the Tue 23 Dec
K
Price includes holiday insurance
Holiday code: GEWIHS
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Select Southport Luxury Christmas RAMADA PLAZA HOTEL – SOUTHPORT
5
only
£469
Days
Commanding panoramic coastal views and only minutes from Lord Street, the stylish Ramada Plaza Hotel provides city centre chic by the seaside and promises a sophisticated Christmas.
Your Holiday Itinerary
INCLUDES PANTO
Tuesday. Afternoon tea on arrival. Explore your sumptuous surroundings before dinner.
Christmas Day. Breakfast. Traditional Christmas Day lunch. Hot/cold buffet dinner and entertainment tonight.
Christmas Eve. Breakfast. Excursion to the charming walled city of Chester. Later, Christmas carols will get you in the festive spirit before dinner then entertainment.
Boxing Day. Breakfast. Our treat is the enchanting Sleepy Beauty pantomime at Southport Theatre. Dinner and entertainment.
Tue 23 Dec
X
Saturday. After breakfast we journey home.
Price includes holiday insurance
Select Christmas on
Scotland’s West Coast
Holiday code: GESORS
5
only
£379
Days
COLUMBA HOTEL – OBAN Standing on the North Pier overlooking the bay and town, the Columba Hotel is a landmark Victorian building with a popular bar and a restaurant serving traditional Scottish fare.
Your Holiday Itinerary
FULL FESTIVE PACKAGE
Tuesday. Drinks reception with mulled wine on arrival. Dinner in the Alba Restaurant followed by a welcome night of entertainment in the Pier Café.
Look forward to traditional Christmas Day lunch with all the trimmings. Evening buffet dinner then a lively night of Scottish entertainment.
Christmas Eve. Breakfast. Day at leisure - packed lunch is available from hotel. Dinner then bingo and a fun Christmas themed quiz.
Boxing Day. Breakfast. We venture out to scenic Seil Island. Farewell dinner then party games and bingo.
Christmas Day. Breakfast. Tea and coffee will be available all day.
Saturday. A full Scottish breakfast before we travel home.
Tue 23 Dec
N
Price includes holiday insurance
Select Scarborough Christmas ROYAL HOTEL – SCARBOROUGH
Holiday code: GSOBCS
5
only
£389
Days
Overlooking the sandy South Bay, the Royal Hotel is a grand period building just metres from the seafront and is an ideal place to spend a fun-filled Christmas. FULL FESTIVE PACKAGE
Your Holiday Itinerary Tuesday. Meet the management and staff at a welcome drinks reception. Dinner then the evening’s entertainment gets underway.
Christmas Day. Breakfast. Tuck into traditional Christmas lunch with all the trimmings. Tea/coffee with Christmas cake. Evening light buffet before yuletide entertainment and merriment.
Christmas Eve. Breakfast. Day at leisure. Dinner followed by entertainment. For guests making their own way to a midnight church service, mulled wine and mince pies will be served on return.
Boxing Day. Breakfast. An excursion to the quaint seaside resort of Whitby. Farewell dinner and entertainment.
Tue 23 Dec
K
Price includes holiday insurance
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Saturday. Breakfast then we make our way home.
Holiday code: GESCRS
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Christmas in Peebles MACDONALD CARDRONA HOTEL – PEEBLES
3
only
£259
Days
Located on the banks of the River Tweed amidst rustic countryside, the MacDonald Cardrona Hotel Golf & Spa promises timeless surroundings and modern comforts along with its own golf course.
Your Holiday Itinerary Christmas Eve. Welcome drink on arrival. Settle in before dinner followed by mulled wine and mince pies in the cocktail bar. Wed 24 Dec
Z
Price includes holiday insurance
Christmas Day. Breakfast. Traditional Christmas Day lunch will be served. Afternoon quiz then tuck into a delicious evening buffet. Boxing Day. After breakfast we make our way home.
Single room supplement £60
Christmas in Scarborough CLIFTON HOTEL – SCARBOROUGH
Holiday code: GSPECN
5
only
£299
Days
The Clifton Hotel is close to the town centre and boasts uninterrupted views over Scarborough’s North Bay whilst popular Peasholm Park is only metres away.
Your Holiday Itinerary Tuesday. Meet the management and staff at a welcome drinks reception. Dinner then the evening’s entertainment begins.
trimmings. Tea/coffee and Christmas cake. Enjoy a light buffet this evening before yuletide entertainment.
FULL FESTIVE PACKAGE
Christmas Eve. Breakfast. A day at leisure to explore Scarborough. Dinner followed by festive entertainment. For guests making their own way to a midnight church service, mulled wine and mince pies will be served upon return.
Boxing Day. Breakfast. We enjoy an excursion to the quaint seaside resort of Whitby where you’ll find the churchyard of St Mary - the inspiration for the novel Dracula. Farewell dinner and entertainment.
Christmas Day. Breakfast. Traditional Christmas lunch with all the
Saturday. Breakfast, then we make our way home.
Tue 23 Dec
V
Price includes holiday insurance
Shakespeare Christmas BOSWORTH HALL – MARKET BOSWORTH
Holiday code: GESCCN
5
Days
only
£359
Resting in eleven acres of gardens just outside the village of Market Bosworth, this fine hotel boasts a range of leisure facilities and is a wonderfully relaxing place to spend Christmas.
Your Holiday Itinerary Tuesday. Meet the staff at a welcome drinks reception. Dinner then entertainment. Christmas Eve. Breakfast. We visit Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon. Dinner followed by festive entertainment. For guests making their own way to a midnight church service, mulled wine and mince pies will be served upon return. Christmas Day. Breakfast. Tuck into traditional Christmas lunch Tue 23 Dec
K
Price includes holiday insurance
with all the trimmings. Afterwards, tea/coffee with Christmas cake. Evening light buffet before tonight’s yuletide fun and entertainment.
FULL FESTIVE PROGRAMME & PANTO
Boxing Day. Breakfast. A morning at leisure and then we’re off to the theatre for an enchanting festive panto. Farewell dinner and entertainment. Saturday. Breakfast, then we make our way home. Holiday code: GEBOHN
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Historic Durham Christmas
5
only
£339
Days
CHILTON COUNTRY HOTEL – FENCEHOUSES
This traditional hotel nestles in the tranquil rustic village of Fencehouses and has a charming restaurant and comfortable lounge area.
Your Holiday Itinerary Tuesday. Mince pies with mulled wine on arrival. Dinner and light entertainment.
speech. Light entertainment.
evening
buffet
with
FULL FESTIVE PACKAGE & PANTO
Christmas Eve. Enjoy an outing to the cathedral city of Durham. Dinner and entertainment.
Boxing Day. Leisurely morning before our matinee seasonal panto. Dinner and then a farewell night of music and dancing.
Christmas Day. Breakfast, Christmas lunch then the Queen’s
Saturday. Breakfast, then we journey home.
Tue 23 Dec
N
Price includes holiday insurance
Christmas in Oban
Holiday code: GEDUCN
5
only
£339
Days
REGENT HOTEL – OBAN
Situated on the esplanade, this popular hotel enjoys magnificent views across the bay to the Isle of Kerrera and is renowned for its lively entertainment.
Your Holiday Itinerary Tuesday. Enjoy a warming glass of mulled wine on arrival. Welcome dinner then entertainment. Christmas Eve. Day at leisure. Sip coffee in the lounge late afternoon while being regaled by local carol singers. Dinner followed by live entertainment with prizes for the best use of tartan. For guests who make their own way to a midnight church service, hot drinks will be available upon return. Tue 23 Dec
K
FULL Christmas Day. Breakfast. Guess the weight of FESTIVE the cake. Four course Christmas Day lunch, PACKAGE Queen’s speech then a quiz along with tea and cake. Chef’s gala buffet followed by live entertainment. Boxing Day. We enjoy an excursion to pretty Seil Island. Coffee and mince pies upon return then dinner and entertainment. Saturday. Breakfast, then we’re homeward bound.
Price includes holiday insurance
Blackpool Christmas Cabaret NEW PRESIDENT HOTEL – BLACKPOOL
Holiday code: GSOBRN
5
Days
only
£339
Located on the North Promenade, the New President Hotel enjoys wonderful views of both the coast and Blackpool Tower and has a superb entertainment suite. FULL FESTIVE PROGRAMME
Your Holiday Itinerary Tuesday. Welcome drinks reception. Dinner and live entertainment in the Kennedy Suite.
Christmas Day. All the fun of Christmas Day is in store with a traditional lunch with all the trimmings before settling down for the Queen’s speech. Dinner and entertainment.
Christmas Eve. After breakfast we enjoy an excursion to sophisticated Southport. The evening brings a gala dinner and live festive cabaret.
Boxing Day. A visit to delightful St Annes this afternoon. Farewell dinner and live entertainment.
Tue 23 Dec 20
X
Saturday. After breakfast, we journey home.
Price includes holiday insurance
Holiday code: GEBLEN
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Cotswolds at Christmas
5
only
£329
Days
ROYAL COURT HOTEL – KERESLEY
Set in acres of landscaped parkland, this attractive former country manor has leisure facilities and a beauty salon for your enjoyment.
Your Holiday Itinerary Tuesday. Meet the management and staff at a welcome drinks reception. Dinner then enjoy the evening’s entertainment. Christmas Eve. Breakfast. We explore the picture postcard villages of the Cotswolds. Dinner followed by festive entertainment. For guests making their own way to a midnight church service, mulled wine and mince pies will be served upon return.
with all the trimmings. Tea/coffee with Christmas cake. Evening light buffet before tonight’s yuletide fun.
INCLUDES PANTO
Boxing Day. Breakfast. A morning at leisure before we take our seat for the matinee performance of a traditional thigh-slapping panto! Farewell dinner and entertainment. Saturday. Breakfast, then we make our way home.
Christmas Day. Breakfast. Tuck into traditional Christmas lunch Tue 23 Dec
V
Price includes holiday insurance
Holiday code: GEKERN
Yorkshire Christmas Delight GREAT VICTORIA HOTEL – BRADFORD
5
only
£349
Days
Built in 1867, the landmark Great Victoria Boutique Hotel stands in the heart of Bradford and has elegant bars and restaurants.
Your Holiday Itinerary Tuesday. Welcome reception with management and staff. Dinner followed by entertainment. Christmas Eve. Breakfast. Morning at leisure before we head off to enjoy the fun of a festive panto. Dinner and entertainment.
FULL FESTIVE PACKAGE & PANTO
speech with tea and Christmas cake. Light buffet with entertainment. Boxing Day. Leisurely breakfast then an excursion to historic York. Farewell dinner with entertainment.
Saturday. A tasty breakfast sets us up for our journey home.
Christmas Day. Breakfast. Traditional Christmas lunch. Queen’s Tue 23 Dec
K
Price includes holiday insurance
Magical Mystery Christmas
Holiday code: GEBRGN
5
Days
only
£269
Not sure where to go to spend Christmas? Why not join us for an incredible value surprise tour? We’ll reveal where you’re bargain yuletide holiday will be based ten days prior to departure. Rest assured you’ll be staying in a good quality hotel from the GLENTON collection with full festive itinerary. Unbeatable GLENTON value! Tue 23 Dec
V, K
Holiday code: GLMYSN
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Hooray it’s Hogmanay! There’s no better way to bring in the New Year than on a GLENTON getaway. Whether you fancy a traditional Scottish Ne’erday in the highlands, the buzz of Blackpool, the thrill of a city break or crossing the Irish Sea and whooping it up on the Emerald Isle – we’re sure we’ve got something to tempt you...
Select Hogmanay at the Columba
4
only
£369
Days
COLUMBA HOTEL – OBAN Standing on the North Pier overlooking the bay and town, Oban’s Columba Hotel is a landmark Victorian building with a popular bar and the promise of a traditional New Year.
Your Holiday Itinerary Tuesday. Enjoy a warming glass of mulled wine on arrival. Drinks reception before dinner in the Alba Restaurant then entertainment in the Pier Café. Hogmanay. Breakfast. Look forward to an excursion to scenic Fort William. Evening drinks reception with canapés followed by dinner and a sparkling night of entertainment including drinks and stovies at the bells. Tue 30 Dec
K
New Year’s Day. Leisurely Buck’s Fizz brunch. Afternoon bingo and quiz. Buffet dinner precedes a lively evening of Scottish entertainment. Friday. A full Scottish breakfast and a fond farewell before we journey home.
FULL FESTIVE PROGRAMME & COMPLIMENTARY AFTERNOON TEA/ COFFEE DAILY
Price includes holiday insurance
Select Hogmanay
Holiday code: GSOBCS
4
in Scarborough
only
£349
Days
BRITANNIA ROYAL HOTEL – SCARBOROUGH Overlooking the sandy South Bay, the Royal Hotel is a grand period building just metres from the seafront with a great festive programme.
Your Holiday Itinerary Tuesday. Welcome drink with the management and staff. Dinner then enjoy the evening’s entertainment. Hogmanay. Breakfast. We visit the fairytale city of York, home to a magnificent minster. Gala Hogmanay buffet dinner followed by fun and entertainment. Tue 30 Dec
K
FULL FESTIVE PACKAGE
New Year’s Day. Have a lie in before a late buffet brunch. Chef’s hot and cold buffet this evening followed by entertainment. Friday. Full English breakfast before we journey home.
Price includes holiday insurance
Holiday code: GESCRS
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Select Southport
4
Luxury Hogmanay
only
£379
Days
RAMADA PLAZA HOTEL – SOUTHPORT Commanding panoramic coastal views and only two minutes from Lord Street, the stylish Ramada Plaza Hotel offers quality accommodation and a sophisticated New Year.
Your Holiday Itinerary Tuesday. Settle in and explore your surroundings before dinner. Hogmanay. Breakfast. A change of scenery as head to lively Liverpool. Tonight gets underway with a Buck’s Fizz reception before a buffet dinner and then music and dancing into the New Year. Tue 30 Dec
N
New Year’s Day. Breakfast. Free day to relax and explore. Dinner. Friday. We journey home after breakfast.
Price includes holiday insurance
Select Cambridge
Luxury Hogmanay
INCLUDES BUCKS FIZZ RECEPTION AND GALA DINNER DANCE
Holiday code: GESORS
FULL FESTIVE PROGRAMME & PANTO
4
only
£299
Days
URBAN HOTEL – GRANTHAM Located on the edge of the 12th century market town of Grantham, the stylish Urban Hotel is surrounded by countryside, has leisure facilities, and is just the ticket for a perfect New Year.
Your Holiday Itinerary Tuesday. Settle in and perhaps make use of the leisure facilities before dinner and entertainment. Hogmanay. Breakfast. A fun filled treat as we take our seats for a seasonal pantomime. Look forward to Hogmanay dinner with entertainment as the countdown to 2015 begins. Tue 30 Dec
J
New Year’s Day. Breakfast. Today we head to the splendid city of Cambridge where landmarks include King’s College Chapel and the neo gothic Bridge of Sighs. Dinner and entertainment. Friday. We begin our journey home after breakfast.
Price includes holiday insurance
Select Heart of
England Hogmanay
Holiday code: GEGRRS
FULL FESTIVE PROGRAMME & PANTO
4
Days
only
£329
OLDE BARN HOTEL – MARSTON This charmingly rustic hotel is encircled by spectacular countryside and has a traditional country bar, elegant public areas, modern leisure facilities and a health and beauty club.
Your Holiday Itinerary Tuesday. Look forward to a drinks reception before dinner in the Barn Restaurant. Afterwards, head to the lounge for a quiz or bingo.
wine to bring in the New Year.
Hogmanay. Breakfast. Morning at leisure before we take our seat for a rip-roaring panto. Dinner, dancing and a glass of sparkling
Friday. After breakfast, we journey home.
Tue 30 Dec
V
New Year’s Day. Enjoy a lie in and a late breakfast. Tonight brings live entertainment in the lounge after dinner.
Price includes holiday insurance
Holiday code: GEGROS
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Heart of Inverness Hogmanay COLUMBA HOTEL – INVERNESS
4
only
£369
Days
Perfectly situated in the heart of Inverness overlooking both the castle and the River Ness, the Columba Hotel has a spacious lounge bar and offers an action packed New Year.
Your Holiday Itinerary Tuesday. Refreshments served on arrival. Dinner then entertainment.
New Year’s Day. Breakfast. Day at leisure to explore Inverness. Dinner and entertainment.
Hogmanay. Breakfast. Free time to perhaps hit the shops or enjoy a riverside walk. Five course gala dinner followed by entertainment taking you into the New Year. Tue 30 Dec
L
Price includes holiday insurance
Friday. After breakfast, we head for home.
NIGHTLY ENTERTAINMENT Single room supplement £80
Hogmanay in Oban
Holiday code: GSINCN
4
only
£349
Days
REGENT HOTEL – OBAN
Standing on the level esplanade, the popular Regent Hotel has an inviting residents’ bar and its lovely dining room commands superb views across the bay to the Isle of Kerrera.
Your Holiday Itinerary Tuesday. Mulled wine on arrival. Live entertainment till late. Hogmanay. Breakfast. Free time to explore the harbour town of Oban. Evening brings champagne cocktail and canapés, five course Scottish banquet and traditional entertainment including a piper to see in the bells as the Caledonian Ferries blast their fog horns simultaneously to welcome 2015. Haggis, neeps and tatties will be served after Tue 30 Dec
X
FULL FESTIVE PROGRAMME
midnight then dancing till the wee small hours.
New Year’s Day. Bucks Fizz brunch, guess the weight of the cake, afternoon prize quiz, coffee and shortbread. Chef’s grand gala buffet followed by live entertainment. Friday. After breakfast, we head for home.
Price includes holiday insurance
Holiday code: GSOBRN
Hogmanay in Glencoe BALLACHULISH HOTEL – GLENCOE
4
Days
only
£379
This traditional hotel graces the shores of Loch Linnhe at the foot of Glencoe boasting glorious views. Inside you’ll find open fires and an enticing blend of history alongside modern comforts.
Your Holiday Itinerary Tuesday. Afternoon tea on arrival. Buck’s Fizz drinks reception then dinner and entertainment. Hogmanay. Breakfast. We venture out to visit the charming settlement of Glencoe. Tonight brings a champagne drinks reception followed by a celebration dinner and entertainment Tue 30 Dec 24
X
Price includes holiday insurance
including a piper to see in the New Year. New Year’s Day. Breakfast. Day at leisure. Afternoon tea will be served. Dinner and a farewell night of entertainment.
FULL FESTIVE PROGRAMME
Friday. After breakfast, we travel home.
Single room supplement £60
Holiday code: GSBABN
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Granite City Luxury Hogmanay COPTHORNE HOTEL – ABERDEEN
4
only
£339
Days
Located a short walk from Aberdeen city centre, the impressive Copthorne Hotel features a striking granite facade and boasts comfortable lounge bars.
Your Holiday Itinerary Tuesday. Welcome drink and mince pie. Evening entertainment including quiz and bingo.
New Year’s Day. Breakfast. Perhaps enjoy a bracing walk along Aberdeen’s sandy beach which runs from the harbour to the mouth of the River Don or explore the Granite City? Dinner at hotel.
Hogmanay. Breakfast. Scenic drive through the highlands. Gala dinner followed by music and dancing and a traditional piper to bring in the New Year. Tue 30 Dec
L
Price includes holiday insurance
FULL FESTIVE PROGRAMME
Friday. After breakfast, we make our way home.
Single room supplement £60
Loch Lomond Hogmanay
Holiday code: GSABCN
4
Days
ARROCHAR HOTEL – LOCH LONG
only
£339
Overlooking sparkling Loch Long, the charming Arrochar Hotel promises a relaxing break with great waterfront views and a welcoming bar.
Your Holiday Itinerary Tuesday. Bucks Fizz reception followed by dinner and entertainment. Hogmanay. Breakfast. Morning excursion to Loch Lomond and the Trossachs. Dinner then entertainment from Scottish dancers and a dram with stovies to bring in 2015. Tue 30 Dec
V
FULL
FESTIVE New Year’s Day. Breakfast. Cheer on staff PROGRAMME members, Mark and Daniel as they bravely take a swim in Loch Long to raise money for Erskine Hospital. Afterwards, hot drinks with shortbread and then bingo. Scottish gala dinner followed by Raymond Emmanuel’s tribute to the rock & roll years. Friday. Breakfast, then homeward bound.
Price includes holiday insurance
Grantown on Spey Hogmanay CRAIGLYNNE HOTEL – GRANTOWN ON SPEY
Holiday code: GSARAN
4
Days
only
£379
Hidden away in the heart of the Cairngorms, the captivating Craiglynne Hotel features roaring log fires and Victorian elegance complete with stunning mountain vistas.
Your Holiday Itinerary Tuesday. Hot punch reception, dinner then entertainment.
the most original use of tartan. Music and dancing into 2015.
Hogmanay. Breakfast. Morning excursion to Inverness. Tonight, sparkling wine and canapés, traditional highland dinner followed by entertainment including a prize for
New Year’s Day. Bucks Fizz brunch then day at leisure. Buffet dinner and entertainment.
Tue 30 Dec
L
FULL FESTIVE PROGRAMME
Friday. A tasty breakfast sets you up for the homeward journey.
Price includes holiday insurance
Holiday code: GSGRCS
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Hogmanay in Strathpeffer STRATHPEFFER HOTEL – STRATHPEFFER
4
Days
only
£329
Standing in its own grounds in the heart of the village, the Strathpeffer Hotel is the ideal place to enjoy a lively, fun-filled Scottish Hogmanay.
Your Holiday Itinerary Tuesday. Welcome drink on arrival. Dinner and entertainment. Hogmanay. Breakfast. Morning excursion to Inverness, home to a mighty castle. Look forward to a traditional night of dinner and dancing taking you through to 2015. Tue 30 Dec
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TRADITIONAL SCOTTISH NEW YEAR PACKAGE
New Year’s Day. Breakfast. Lunch will be accompanied by light music. Dinner, then a good old fashioned party night! Friday. After breakfast, we head for home.
Price includes holiday insurance
Holiday code: GSSTSN
Hogmanay in the Granite City
4
Days
BRITANNIA HOTEL – ABERDEEN
only
£299
Located on the outskirts of Aberdeen, the Britannia Hotel promises a warm welcome and has a popular bar and modern leisure facilities.
Your Holiday Itinerary Tuesday. Welcome drinks reception with management and staff. Dinner then the evening entertainment commences. Hogmanay. Breakfast, then free time in Aberdeen before we head to His Majesty’s Theatre for an enchanting matinee panto starring Elaine C Smith. Gala Hogmanay buffet dinner followed by festive entertainment. Tue 30 Dec
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New Year’s Day. Have a lie in before a FULL FESTIVE late buffet brunch. This evening, chef’s PROGRAMME hot and cold buffet will be followed by & PANTO STARRING entertainment. ELAINE C SMITH Friday. Breakfast before we journey home.
Price includes holiday insurance
Holiday code: GSABBN
Highlands Hogmanay CROIT ANNA HOTEL – FORT WILLIAM
4
Days
only
£345
Nestling in the picturesque highlands near the banks of Loch Linnhe, the enchanting Croit Anna Hotel offers gorgeous views and has a relaxing lounge bar with pool table.
Your Holiday Itinerary Tuesday. Manager’s welcome reception with sherry. Dinner, music, dancing and entertainment.
New Year’s Day. Leisurely brunch, afternoon tea with mince pies, dinner followed by fancy dress party.
Hogmanay. Breakfast. Scenic drive to Glenfinnan. Lunch at hotel. Dinner and dancing till the wee small hours along with a glass of bubbly at midnight.
Friday. Breakfast, then we journey home.
Tue 30 Dec 26
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Price includes holiday insurance
Single room supplement £40
FULL FESTIVE PROGRAMME INCLUDING FANCY DRESS PARTY
Holiday code: GSFOCN
Freephone 08000 24 24 24 for more information or to book your holiday today. Book online at www.glentonholidays.com
Ayrshire Coast Hogmanay ADAMTON COUNTRY HOUSE HOTEL – PRESTWICK
4
only
£249
Days
This historic manor nestles in a rural estate and boasts snooker tables and an oak panelled bar with period features. Low floor rooms can be requested.
Your Holiday Itinerary Tuesday. Welcome drink with the management and staff. Dinner then it’s time for the entertainment. Hogmanay. Breakfast, then we drive along the coast to visit the popular seaside Tue 30 Dec
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resorts of Largs and Troon. Gala Hogmanay buffet dinner followed by festive entertainment to see in 2015. New Year’s Day. Have a lie in before a late buffet brunch. Enjoy chef’s hot and cold buffet before the entertainment begins. Friday. Full breakfast before we journey home.
Price includes holiday insurance
Hogmanay in Scarborough
Holiday code: GSPRAN
4
only
£279
Days
CLIFTON HOTEL – SCARBOROUGH
The Clifton Hotel is close to the town centre and boasts uninterrupted views over Scarborough’s North Bay whilst popular Peasholm Park is only metres away.
Your Holiday Itinerary Tuesday. Welcome drink with the management and staff. Dinner is followed by the evening’s entertainment. Hogmanay. Breakfast. We visit Whitby where attractions include Captain Cook’s harbour side house and the churchyard that was the inspiration for Dracula. Gala Hogmanay buffet dinner followed by seasonal entertainment. Tue 30 Dec
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New Year’s Day. Have a lie in before a late buffet brunch. The evening brings chef’s hot and cold buffet followed by entertainment. Friday. Full English breakfast before we journey home.
Price includes holiday insurance
Hogmanay at Bosworth Hall BOSWORTH HALL – MARKET BOSWORTH
FULL FESTIVE PACKAGE
Holiday code: GESCCN
4
Days
only
£299
Resting in eleven acres of gardens just outside the village of Market Bosworth, this fine hotel boasts leisure facilities and is a superb choice for a memorable New Year complete with a fun-filled panto.
Your Holiday Itinerary Tuesday. Welcome drink with the management and staff. Dinner then enjoy the evening’s entertainment.
New Year’s Day. Have a lie in before a late buffet brunch. Chef’s hot and cold buffet this evening, followed by entertainment.
Hogmanay. Breakfast. Look forward to all the fun of a traditional pantomime today. Gala Hogmanay buffet dinner followed by festive entertainment.
Friday. Full English breakfast before we journey home.
Tue 30 Dec
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Price includes holiday insurance
FULL FESTIVE PROGRAMME & PANTO
Holiday code: GEBOHN
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Blackpool House Party Hogmanay
4
Days
HACKETTS YORK HOUSE HOTEL – BLACKPOOL
only
£289
FULL BOARD & LIVELY ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAMME
Perfectly situated on the promenade close to attractions, Hacketts York House Hotel has a spacious lounge complete with a stage and hosts great entertainment – the ideal place for a lively New Year.
Your Holiday Itinerary Tuesday. Buck’s Fizz welcome reception before dinner. Afterwards, cabaret commences with the resident host and DJ. Hogmanay. Breakfast. After lunch, fun and games with your host and DJ. New Year’s Eve buffet will be followed by fabulous entertainment and a glass of bubbly at midnight. Tue 30 Dec
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New Year’s Day. Buck’s Fizz breakfast. New Year luncheon before joining your host and DJ for afternoon entertainment. Gala dinner and then fun, competitions and cabaret. Friday. Breakfast before we journey home.
Price includes holiday insurance
Historic Durham Hogmanay
Holiday code: GEBLHN
4
Days
CHILTON COUNTRY HOTEL – FENCEHOUSES
only
£279
This traditional hotel nestles in the tranquil country village of Fencehouses and has a charming restaurant and comfortable lounge area.
Your Holiday Itinerary Tuesday. Drinks reception on arrival followed by dinner and a quiz. Hogmanay. A visit to Durham, a city steeped in a thousand years of history with a beautiful cathedral and imposing castle. Tonight brings a gala dinner and live entertainment as well as sparkling wine and a piper to welcome 2015. Tue 30 Dec
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New Year’s Day. Breakfast. Day at leisure. Farewell dinner and entertainment.
FULL FESTIVE PACKAGE
Friday. After breakfast we head for home.
Price includes holiday insurance
Hogmanay in Yorkshire GREAT VICTORIA HOTEL – BRADFORD
Holiday code: GEDUCN
4
Days
only
£279
Built in 1867, the landmark Great Victoria Boutique Hotel stands in the heart of Bradford and has elegant bars and restaurants.
Your Holiday Itinerary Tuesday. Drinks reception before dinner. Hogmanay. Look forward to an excursion to the fairytale city of York, home to a splendid minster. This evening brings a black tie dinner, dancing and a glass of fizz at midnight. Tue 30 Dec 28
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New Year’s Day. Leisurely brunch. Dinner and entertainment tonight. Friday. Tuck into breakfast before we head for home.
Price includes holiday insurance
FULL FESTIVE PACKAGE & BLACK TIE DINNER
Holiday code: GEBRGN
Freephone 08000 24 24 24 for more information or to book your holiday today. Book online at www.glentonholidays.com
Blackpool Hogmanay
4
Days
only
£239
BRITANNIA HOTEL – BLACKPOOL FULL FESTIVE PROGRAMME
You’ll be staying in a Britannia Hotel on Blackpool’s seafront. Hotel confirmed ten days before departure.
Your Holiday Itinerary Tuesday. Welcome drink with the management and staff. Dinner then enjoy the evening’s entertainment. Hogmanay. Breakfast. Look forward to a coastal drive to Fleetwood and Cleveleys. Gala Hogmanay buffet dinner followed by festive entertainment. Tue 30 Dec
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New Year’s Day. Have a lie in before a late buffet brunch. The evening brings chef’s hot and cold buffet followed by entertainment. Friday. Full English breakfast before we journey home.
Price includes holiday insurance
Llandudno Hogmanay
Holiday code: GEBLUN
4
Days
BAYTREE HOTEL – LLANDUDNO
only
£299
Standing on the Grand Promenade across from the pier, the Baytree Hotel commands panoramic views over the beautiful bay and promises great entertainment in its tasteful ballroom.
Your Holiday Itinerary Tuesday. Relax after your journey. Dinner then live music and dancing. Hogmanay. Breakfast. We venture out to visit the quaint traditional village of Betws-y-Coed returning to our hotel for lunch. A great night is in store with a Hogmanay banquet followed by live entertainment and dancing. Tue 30 Dec
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New Year’s Day. Breakfast. Day at leisure. Lunch in hotel. Quiz night and live entertainment after dinner.
FULL BOARD FESTIVE PACKAGE
Friday. We make our way home after breakfast.
Price includes holiday insurance
Hogmanay in Lancashire DUNKENHALGH HOTEL – BLACKBURN
Holiday code: GWLLBN
4
Days
only
£319
Set in acres of parkland, this outstanding four star hotel blends the grandeur of a historic country manor with contemporary comfort and modern facilities.
Your Holiday Itinerary Tuesday. Relax after your journey and look forward to a delicious dinner followed by live music.
New Year’s Day. Breakfast, then a day at leisure to explore the grounds or enjoy the hotel’s leisure facilities. Dinner. Friday. A tasty breakfast sets us up for our journey home.
Hogmanay. After breakfast we enjoy an excursion to the quaint market town of Skipton. Gala dinner tonight with entertainment taking you into 2015. Tue 30 Dec
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Price includes holiday insurance
Holiday code: GEBLDN
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Hogmanay in Cheshire
4
only
£339
Days
RAMADA PLAZA HOTEL – WREXHAM
The modern and chic Ramada Plaza Wrexham Hotel has luxurious accommodation, a spacious lobby, a stylish lounge bar and impressive leisure facilities for you to enjoy.
Your Holiday Itinerary Tuesday. Afternoon tea with your hosts in the Fusilier Lounge Bar. Dinner in the Pontcysyllte Suite. Hogmanay. Breakfast. We visit the beautiful walled city of Chester with its Roman amphitheatre and half timbered dwellings. Five course gala dinner followed by dancing until late. Tue 30 Dec
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Price includes holiday insurance
New Year’s Day. Breakfast. Relax this morning before a festive quiz and buffet lunch. Dinner in Zara Restaurant. Friday. A hearty breakfast before we journey home.
Single room supplement £60
NEW YEAR’S EVE DINNER DANCE
Holiday code: GEWRRN
Stratford-upon-Avon Hogmanay
4
only
£279
Days
BEST WESTERN WESTLEY HOTEL – BIRMINGHAM Located close to Birmingham, the contemporary Best Western Westley Hotel is stylishly furnished and features a popular bar.
FULL FESTIVE PROGRAMME & PANTO
Your Holiday Itinerary Tuesday. On arrival, tea/coffee and scones with your hosts. Dinner with a glass of wine followed by an evening of karaoke. Hogmanay. Breakfast. A fabulous day is in store with our visit to the theatre for a captivating panto. Evening brings dinner and a night of music and dancing with the resident DJ right through to 2015. Tue 30 Dec
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New Year’s Day. Breakfast. Morning at leisure before our afternoon visit to picturesque Stratford-upon-Avon, home to Shakespeare attractions. Farewell dinner then its thinking caps on for the quiz night. Friday. Traditional breakfast sets you up for your journey home.
Price includes holiday insurance
Holiday code: GEBIWN
Roman Chester Hogmanay
4
only
£239
Days
BRITANNIA COUNTRY HOUSE HOTEL
Standing in its own grounds, the Britannia Country House Hotel is a popular choice with Glentoneers and promises all the fun of the festive season.
Your Holiday Itinerary Tuesday. Welcome drink with the management and staff. Dinner then sit back for the evening’s entertainment. Hogmanay. Breakfast. Look forward to a visit to the walled city of Chester with its Roman amphitheatre and beautiful cathedral. Gala Hogmanay Tue 30 Dec 30
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buffet dinner entertainment.
followed
by
festive
FULL FESTIVE PROGRAMME
New Year’s Day. Have a lie in before a late buffet brunch. Tuck into chef’s hot and cold buffet this evening before the entertainment. Friday. Full English breakfast before we journey home.
Price includes holiday insurance
Holiday code: GEMACN
Freephone 08000 24 24 24 for more information or to book your holiday today. Book online at www.glentonholidays.com
English Lakes Hogmanay ENNERDALE HOTEL – CLEATOR
4
only
£319
Days
Tucked away amidst acres of landscaped gardens with ornate Italian fountains, this charming Grade II listed hotel has lovingly restored fireplaces, splendid original hallways and beautiful ceilings.
Your Holiday Itinerary Tuesday. Perhaps explore your hotel and the delightful grounds before dinner in the Fountain Restaurant. Hogmanay. Breakfast. Lose yourself in the beauty of the Lake District with our excursion to Windermere and the Victorian town Tue 30 Dec
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FULL FESTIVE PROGRAMME
of Bowness. Four course celebratory dinner followed by music and dancing into 2015. New Year’s Day. Leisurely champagne brunch. Farewell dinner with entertainment. Friday. Enjoy breakfast before we travel home.
Price includes holiday insurance
Single room supplement £45
Hogmanay in South Wales & Cosmopolitan Cardiff
Holiday code: GECLEN
4
Days
only
£299
HOLIDAY INN – NEWPORT This contemporary and stylish hotel has the verdant Coldra Woods as a stunning backdrop and features a bright, airy restaurant as well as modern leisure facilities.
Your Holiday Itinerary Tuesday. Welcome reception with hot drinks and mince pies. Dinner then the evening’s entertainment with the resident pianist in Harper’s Lounge. Hogmanay. A day to explore Cardiff, home to a historic castle and the stylish Cardiff Bay waterside development where you’ll find cafés and the Millennium Centre. Gala Hogmanay dinner Tue 30 Dec
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dance tonight with a glass of bubbly at midnight. New Year’s Day. Day at leisure. Afternoon tea and cakes. Enjoy chef’s hot and cold buffet then put your thinking caps on for the quiz night. Friday. Breakfast before we journey home.
Price includes holiday insurance
Single room supplement £60
Magical Mystery Hogmanay
Holiday code: GWNEHN
4
Days
only
£219
Not sure where to go to bring in the New Year? Then why not join us for an incredible value surprise tour? We’ll reveal where you’re bargain Hogmanay holiday will be based ten days prior to departure. Rest assured you’ll be staying in a good quality hotel from the GLENTON collection with full festive itinerary. Unbeatable GLENTON value! Tue 30 Dec
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Price includes holiday insurance
Holiday code: GEMYSN
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Hogmanay on the Emerald Isle Select Hogmanay
5
in Letterkenny
only
£359
Days
CLANREE HOTEL – LETTERKENNY The superb Clanree Hotel boasts marble pillars, a sweeping staircase, excellent leisure facilities and live musical entertainment every night in McGettigan’s Bar.
Your Holiday Itinerary Monday. Relax after your journey. Dinner, then sit back and enjoy some music in McGettigan’s Bar.
walled city of Derry. The evening kicks off with a sparkling wine reception before dinner and entertainment.
Tuesday. Breakfast. We head out for a scenic drive through verdant County Donegal. Dinner and entertainment.
New Year’s Day. Breakfast. A free day to relax, explore or make use of the leisure facilities. Dinner and a farewell night of entertainment.
Hogmanay. Breakfast. Look forward to a visit to the historic
Friday. A full breakfast sets us up for the journey home.
Mon 29 Dec
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Price includes holiday insurance
Single room supplement £40
Select Hogmanay in Belfast
Holiday code: GILECS
5
only
£349
Days
RAMADA ENCORE HOTEL – BELFAST The stylish Ramada Encore Hotel is located in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter within easy reach of the Titanic Quarter, Odyssey Arena, Waterfront Hall and Victoria Square Shopping Centre.
Your Holiday Itinerary Tuesday. Relax or explore your surroundings before dinner.
interactive zones. Gala Hogmanay dinner gets the evening underway before entertainment to take you through to 2015.
Hogmanay. Breakfast. Look forward to a guided tour of Belfast taking in landmarks such as the Crumlin Road Jail & Courthouse, Queens University and the infamous political murals. Afterwards, we visit the Titanic Experience with its special effects, dark rides, full scale reconstructions and
New Year’s Day & Friday. Two days at leisure to relax or sightsee after breakfast. Dinner.
Tue 30 Dec
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Price includes holiday insurance
Saturday. After breakfast, we make our way home.
Single room supplement £85
Holiday code: GIBERS
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Hogmanay in Dublin
5
Days
only
£329
BEST WESTERN SKYLON HOTEL – DUBLIN Located just a five minute drive from the heart of Dublin, this splendid hotel features beautifully appointed bars and restaurants as well as great evening entertainment.
Your Holiday Itinerary Monday. Look forward to a delicious Irish coffee reception on arrival. Relax before dinner.
Hogmanay. Enjoy free time in dynamic Dublin, home to countless attractions. This evening brings a glass of bubbly before your gala dinner. Live music and dancing to take you into 2015.
Tuesday. Breakfast. Out and about we visit Avoca – better known as Ballykissangel – as well as Glendalough and the spectacular Wicklow Mountains. We return to our hotel in time to relax before dinner.
New Year’s Day. Relaxing day at leisure. Dinner and entertainment tonight.
Mon 29 Dec
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Price includes holiday insurance
Friday. Breakfast, fond farewells then we head for home.
Single room supplement £80
Hogmanay in Bundoran
Holiday code: GIDUSN
4
Days
only
£299
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL – BUNDORAN Nestling in acres of parkland in the seaside town of Bundoran, the four star Great Northern Hotel has dancing every night and is a wonderful place to see in 2015.
Your Holiday Itinerary Tuesday. Relax after your journey or discover your hotel’s fantastic facilities.
New Year’s Day. Free day to relax, explore Bundoran or enjoy the hotel’s leisure club. Dinner and entertainment tonight. Friday. Breakfast, then we journey home.
Hogmanay. We venture out to visit historic Sligo and Donegal Town. Celebrations get underway with a champagne reception followed by a gala banquet and then dancing through to 2015.
Tue 30 Dec
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Price includes holiday insurance
Holiday code: GIBUGN
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Christmas on the continent Christmas by the Rhine & Moselle
7
Days
only
£399
HOTEL FUHRMANN KOBLENZ – ELLENZ-POLTERSDORF This beautiful region of Germany is a land of myths and legends, ancient castles and vineyards and enchanting riverside towns. You’ll be staying at the traditional Hotel Fuhrmann Koblenz which sits directly on the banks of the River Moselle in the pretty village of Ellenz-Poltersdorf.
Your Holiday Itinerary Monday. We travel to Hull for our overnight ferry to the continent enjoying dinner, entertainment and breakfast on board. Tuesday. Welcome drink on arrival at the Hotel Fuhrmann. Christmas Eve. We journey to ancient Koblenz with its cultural monuments and atmospheric squares. After a look around, we proceed to Cochem, a traditional village with snaking streets nestling beneath storybook Reichsburg Castle. Mon 22 Dec
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Christmas Day. Traditional Christmas lunch with all the trimmings. Boxing Day. Our treat today is a visit to Cologne where you’ll find a gothic cathedral and the ornate Shrine of the Three Kings. Saturday. We head to our ferry back to Hull with dinner, entertainment and breakfast on board. Sunday. We make our way home.
Price includes holiday insurance
Single room supplement £70
Select Christmas & New Year
on the Costa Brava
Holiday code: MCKOFN
15
Days
only
£899
Seek out the sunshine on this festive getaway to Spain’s Costa Brava – a spectacular coastal region popular all year round. INCLUDES FULL BOARD & NIGHTLY FREE BAR IN SPAIN 7PM–11PM*
Your Holiday Itinerary Sunday. We head south to our overnight hotel in southern England. Monday. We cross the channel then journey to our dinner, bed and breakfast stop in France. Tuesday. Into Spain and to our four star hotel on the Costa Brava for our ten night stay. Christmas Eve. Look forward to a gala dinner along with the nightly free bar*.
Sunday. We visit Tossa de Mar – the jewel in this rugged coastline. Monday. A holiday highlight as we head to beautiful Barcelona, home to Gaudi’s awe-inspiring cathedral and Las Ramblas, the city’s vibrant boulevard. Tuesday. Our treat today is bustling Salou on the Costa Dorada. New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day. Two days at leisure. Gala dinner on Hogmanay.
Christmas Day. Day at leisure. Gala Christmas dinner tonight.
Friday. We begin our journey home, returning to our dinner, bed and breakfast hotel in France.
Boxing Day. Our excursion today is to Girona with its old town, city walls and grand cathedral.
Saturday. Reaching Calais, we cross back to Dover then onward to our overnight dinner, bed and breakfast hotel in southern England.
Saturday. Day at leisure to relax or explore.
Sunday. After breakfast we are homeward bound.
Sun 21 Dec PRICE INCLUDES
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Price includes holiday insurance
Single room supplement £240
Dinner, B&B | Free welcome pack | Coach and ferry travel throughout | Excursions as stated
Holiday code: MCCACS
*Conditions apply.
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Have yourself a Good Companions festive cracker New places • New faces • New friends Whoop it up at Christmas or New Year in the company of like-minded folk on one of our sparkling festive getaways. All Good Companions holidays feature fun-filled programmes – some even include a traditional pantomime. There really is no better way to enjoy the season of goodwill than on a GLENTON Good Companions break. Little wonder these escorted tours for mature single travellers get more popular ever year. Welcome aboard!
Good Companions holidays feature*: Return coach travel Dinner, bed and breakfast
Welcome reception Services of a Good Companions host
Holiday insurance No single room supplement
*Some benefits may not apply to all tours.
Good Companions Peter Pan Christmas
5
only
£339
Days
BRITANNIA PORTLAND STREET – MANCHESTER Manchester’s landmark Britannia Portland Street Hotel is a Grade II listed building in a prime location with a choice of bars, shops and restaurants nearby. FULL FESTIVE PROGRAMME & PANTO
Your Holiday Itinerary Tuesday. Meet the management, staff and your fellow Good Companions at a welcome drinks reception. Dinner then the evening’s entertainment begins.
Christmas Day. Breakfast. Tuck into traditional Christmas lunch with all the trimmings. Tea/coffee with Christmas cake. Evening light buffet before yuletide entertainment and merriment.
Christmas Eve. Breakfast. We visit historic Chester where you’ll find a Roman amphitheatre and old city walls. Dinner followed by festive entertainment. For guests making their own way to a midnight church service, mulled wine and mince pies will be served upon return.
Boxing Day. Breakfast. A holiday highlight as we take our seat at the splendid Lowry Theatre for a magical matinee performance of the side-splitting panto, Peter Pan Goes Wrong. Farewell dinner and entertainment.
Tue 23 Dec
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Saturday. Breakfast, then we make our way home.
No single room supplement. Price includes holiday insurance.
Holiday code: GEMAPN
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Enchanting Snow White Christmas
5
Days
only
£399
RAMADA NOTTINGHAM HOTEL – NOTTINGHAM Perfectly located near the city’s vibrant Lace Market, the comfortable Ramada Nottingham Hotel has a bright and airy restaurant and a chic brasserie bar.
Your Holiday Itinerary Tuesday. Enjoy a welcome drink with your host and fellow Good Companions before tonight’s dinner and entertainment. Christmas Eve. After breakfast, time at leisure before we head to Nottingham’s Theatre Royal for the matinee performance of captivating Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs starring much-loved actress Lesley Joseph. Later, tuck into dinner then take in the evening entertainment. Tue 23 Dec
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Christmas Day. Relax after breakfast and look forward to a traditional Christmas Day lunch with all the trimmings. Dinner and entertainment.
INCLUDES PANTO
Boxing Day. We enjoy an excursion to historic Lincoln where you’ll find a beautiful cathedral and a glorious castle. Farewell dinner followed by entertainment. Saturday. After breakfast, we make our way home.
No single room supplement. Price includes holiday insurance.
Merry Christmas Surprise
Holiday code: GENOMN
5
Days
only
£299
Look forward to all the trimmings of a Good Companions festive break – the only difference is you won’t know where you’re going until ten days before departure. Simply book your break and await your Christmas lucky dip at a popular hotel from the GLENTON collection. We include a sightseeing excursion and a full festive itinerary so you have all the ingredients for a fun-filled break. Tue 23 Dec
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K
No single room supplement. Price includes holiday insurance.
Holiday code: GEMYSN
Freephone 08000 24 24 24 for more information or to book your holiday today. Book online at www.glentonholidays.com
Good Companions Hogmanay in Scarborough
4
Days
only
£279
CLIFTON HOTEL – SCARBOROUGH The Clifton Hotel is close to the town centre and boasts uninterrupted views over Scarborough’s North Bay whilst popular Peasholm Park is only metres away.
Your Holiday Itinerary Tuesday. Welcome drink with your host, hotel staff and your fellow Good Companions. Time to relax with dinner before the evening’s entertainment begins.
New Year’s Day. Have a lie in before a late buffet brunch. Look forward to Chef’s hot and cold buffet this evening followed by entertainment. Friday. We journey home after breakfast.
FULL FESTIVE PROGRAMME
Hogmanay. Breakfast. We enjoy an excursion to the quaint resort of Whitby where you’ll find St Mary’s churchyard – the inspiration for the novel Dracula. Gala Hogmanay buffet dinner followed by festivities and entertainment to see in the New Year.
Tue 30 Dec
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No single room supplement. Price includes holiday insurance.
Good Companions Hogmanay in Southport
Holiday code: GESCCN
4
Days
only
£299
SCARISBRICK HOTEL – SOUTHPORT Say goodbye to 2014 at the Scarisbrick Hotel which is centrally located just off leafy Lord Street and has a cocktail lounge and modern leisure facilities.
Your Holiday Itinerary
FULL FESTIVE PROGRAMME & PANTO
Tuesday. Welcome drink with the management, staff and your fellow Good Companions. Dinner then enjoy the evening’s entertainment.
New Year’s Day. Have a lie in before a late buffet brunch. Look forward to Chef’s hot and cold buffet this evening followed by entertainment.
Hogmanay. Breakfast. Morning at leisure before we take our seats for a laugh-out-loud traditional festive panto. Gala Hogmanay buffet dinner followed by fun and entertainment.
Friday. Full English breakfast before we journey home.
Tue 30 Dec
X
No single room supplement. Price includes holiday insurance.
Holiday code: GESOSN
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Good Companions Hogmanay in the Granite City
4
only
£299
Days
BRITANNIA HOTEL – ABERDEEN Located on the outskirts of Aberdeen, the Britannia Hotel promises a warm welcome and has a popular bar and leisure facilities - a great place to celebrate with your fellow Good Companions.
Your Holiday Itinerary New Year’s Day. Have a lie in before a late buffet brunch. Look forward to Chef’s hot and cold buffet this evening followed by entertainment.
Hogmanay. Breakfast, then free time in Aberdeen city centre before we take our seats for a rip roaring festive panto. Gala Hogmanay buffet dinner followed by festivities and entertainment.
Friday. Full breakfast before we journey home.
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No single room supplement. Price includes holiday insurance.
Hogmanay Surprise
4
Days
only
£249
Not sure where to go to welcome 2015? Why not celebrate the Bells with this Good Companions surprise break? Look forward to dinner, bed and breakfast, a thrilling excursion and Hogmanay high jinks – all at an unbeatable price! Tue 30 Dec
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No single room supplement. Price includes holiday insurance. Holiday code: GEGCMN
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INCLUDES PANTO STARRING ELAINE C SMITH
Tuesday. Welcome drink with your host, hotel staff and your fellow Good Companions. Tuck into dinner then lap up the evening’s entertainment.
Let’s Party Again!
Holiday code: GSABBN
3
Days
only
£99
The festive season may be over but don’t put your glad rags away just yet! Keep the party going by joining your fellow Good Companions for this lively shindig to a mystery location. Look forward to a drinks reception, afternoon tea, gala dinner, secret excursion and entertainment – all in the company of your friendly Good Companions host. Fri 9 Jan
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No single room supplement. Price includes holiday insurance. Holiday code: GEGCMN
Freephone 08000 24 24 24 for more information or to book your holiday today. Book online at www.glentonholidays.com
Keep Partying! 3
Twixmas Break
Days
only
£129
REGENT HOTEL – OBAN Treat yourself to a late present - getaway between Christmas and New Year with this Twixmas break and keep the party going! Staying at the Regent Hotel in Oban which stands on the esplanade commanding lovely views of the bay, you’ll be treated to a welcome glass of fizz and two nights of lively entertainment. We venture out to visit picturesque Seil island. Just the ticket to get you in the mood for Hogmanay!
Sat 27 Dec
K
Price includes holiday insurance
Holiday code: GSOBRN
Let’s Party Again! Stop!! Don’t pack away your party gear just yet – keep the celebrations going into 2015 with these GREAT VALUE post Ne’erday getaways. Choose between Ayrshire or Oban – both include nightly entertainment and a glass of fizz!
Ayrshire Coast House Party
Oban House Party REGENT HOTEL – OBAN
ADAMTON COUNTRY HOUSE HOTEL Nestling in a rural estate near Prestwick, the Adamton Country House Hotel is a historic manor featuring an oak panelled bar with period features. Look forward to a Buck’s Fizz reception, nightly entertainment, a gala dinner, an afternoon tea and an excursion to the popular town of Ayr.
3
Days
3
only
£99
The Regent Hotel is situated on Oban’s esplanade commanding spectacular views across the bay to the Isle of Kerrera and has comfortable lounges and a residents’ bar. Our break includes a welcome glass of fizz, nightly entertainment and an outing to picturesque Seil Island.
Holiday code: GSPRAN
Fri 9 Jan
V,K Price includes holiday insurance
Days
only
£109
Holiday code: GSOBRN
Fri 16 Jan
V,K Price includes holiday insurance
Freephone 08000 24 24 24 for more information or to book your holiday today. Book online at www.glentonholidays.com
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Great Glenton Early Bird Getaways! • Unbeatable value! • Choice of six hotels • All holidays include two exciting excursions • All dates include a nightly two drinks for the price of one* bar! • 5 Days from only £119! • Limited number of single rooms available without supplement at all hotels • Holiday Insurance included
BRITANNIA HOTEL – NOTTINGHAM
SCARISBRICK HOTEL – SOUTHPORT
Situated in the city centre close to Nottingham Castle and the Victoria Shopping Centre, the hotel’s Bar Rogue boasts superb views over the city. Out and about we spend a day in historic Lincoln where the cathedral is one of the finest gothic buildings in Europe, and we visit Boston on market day.
The Scarisbrick Hotel is centrally located just off leafy Lord Street and has a cocktail lounge and modern leisure facilities. Look forward to visiting two very different cities – the Beatles’ hometown of Liverpool and the beautiful walled city of Chester.
5 Days from £119
Mon 5 Jan Mon 19 Jan
2 drinks for 1 bar*
£119 £129
K K
Mon 16 Feb Mon 9 Mar
£129 £139
K V
5 Days from £129
Mon 19 Jan Mon 16 Feb
2 drinks for 1 bar*
£129 £139
N X
Mon 16 Mar
£149
K
Holiday code: GENOBN
Holiday code: GESOSN
BOSWORTH HALL – MARKET BOSWORTH
GRAND BURSTIN HOTEL – FOLKESTONE
Resting in eleven acres of gardens just outside the village of Market Bosworth, this fine hotel boasts extensive leisure facilities as well as an elegant period dining room. Extra treats include a day in Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon, a visit to the conservation town of Stamford and a trip to Coventry.
The Grand Burstin Hotel is renowned for its lively entertainment programme and boasts a leisure centre with indoor pool and a ballroom where live cabaret shows are staged. We venture out to spend a day in the lovely cathedral city of Canterbury and we visit medieval Rye & Hythe.
5 Days from £129
Mon 26 Jan Mon 23 Feb
2 drinks for 1 bar*
£129 £149
K M
Mon 16 Mar
£149
K
5 Days from £125
Mon 12 Jan Mon 23 Feb
2 drinks for 1 bar*
£125 £135
J M
Mon 23 Mar
Holiday code: GEBOHN
£145
J
Holiday code: GEFOBN
CLIFTON HOTEL – SCARBOROUGH
ADELPHI HOTEL – LIVERPOOL
The Clifton Hotel is close to the town centre and boasts uninterrupted views over Scarborough’s North Bay whilst popular Peasholm Park is only metres away. Excursions to fairytale York and old world Whitby.
Dating back to 1826, the famous Adelphi is a well appointed hotel in the hub of Liverpool with impressive public areas and the city’s attractions on your doorstep. We include excursions to Southport and Chester.
5 Days from £125
Mon 19 Jan Mon 16 Feb
2 drinks for 1 bar*
£125 £129
K K
Mon 16 Mar
£139
N
5 Days from £139
Mon 12 Jan Mon 16 Feb
2 drinks for 1 bar*
£139 £149
N X
Mon 2 Mar
Holiday code: GESCCN
£159
K
Holiday code: GELIAN
For bookings and holiday information
FREEPHONE 08000 24 24 24 or book online at www.glentonholidays.com
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Glenton, 30 Gordon Street, Glasgow G1 3PU
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