The Inn Collection – Bamburgh Castle and The Northumberland Coast
The Inn Collection – Bamburgh Castle and The Northumberland Coast
The Inn Collection – Bamburgh Castle and The Northumberland Coast
5 Days Starting and ending in United Kingdom
Visiting: Seahouses, Bamburgh, Farne Islands, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland
Tour operator:
Tour code:
ukinnb23
Guide Type:
Partially Guided
Age range:
0-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Discover the highlights of the stunning Northumberland coast with a stay at the award-winning Bamburgh Castle Inn. Offering warm hospitality, stunning sea views and comfortable rooms, the inn is renowned for its excellent home-cooked food and tempting range of local ales – expect plenty of authentic experiences. From here, we’ll uncover the rich, fascinating history of Bamburgh Castle, take in breathtaking views and unique wildlife with a cruise to the Farne Islands, and discover the most northern town in England, Berwick-upon-Tweed.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Seahouses
Location: Seahouses
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Bamburgh Castle Inn in Seahouses
Meals Included: Dinner
Local departure by coach or Home Connect service then on to your hotel for a four-night stay.
Day 2 : Bamburgh And Bamburgh Castle
Location: Bamburgh
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Bamburgh Castle Inn in Seahouses
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today, we enjoy a visit to the heart of Northumberland coast, Bamburgh. The town's greatest building is its imposing castle, which has stood guard over the Northumberland coastline for 1,400 years. With a rich history influenced by Vikings, Normans and royals, our visit to the castle is guaranteed to be a fascinating one. There will be free time to explore Bamburgh before returning to the hotel – be sure to take some photos of the stunning coastline and beach!
Day 3 : Cruise To The Farne Islands
Location: Farne Islands
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Bamburgh Castle Inn in Seahouses
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
This morning, we take a short walk to the harbour to meet our skipper for a fantastic cruise to the Farne Islands. Your onboard guide will highlight the various wildlife, such as varieties of nesting seabirds including puffins, terns and kittiwakes. There are around 3,000 grey seals amongst the Farne Islands, often seen basking on the rocks – keep an eye out! With spectacular views of the Northumberland coastline, this will be a cruise to remember.
Day 4 : Northumberland Coastal Drive And Berwick-Upon-Tweed
Location: Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Bamburgh Castle Inn in Seahouses
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today, we drive the coastal route to Berwick-upon-Tweed. Driving along the Northumberland coast, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, we’ll see Bamburgh and the remarkable Holy Island before arriving at Berwick-upon-Tweed. Fought over for centuries, this is the most northern town in England and sits directly on the Anglo-Saxon border. Dominated by three bridges crossing the River Tweed, walks along the riverbanks and ancient ramparts offer spectacular views. Why not uncover the town’s turbulent past with a visit to Berwick Barracks or the town hall’s 18th-century jail?
Day 5 : Return Home
Location: Seahouses
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, we start the journey home.
What's Included
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Accommodation
As detailed in the itinerary
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Additional Services
Travel from a wide range of joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price; some carry a supplement. Please contact us for our full list of joining points.
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Meals
As detailed in the itinerary
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Transport
Comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach
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Porterage at Hotels
What's Not Included
Accommodation
You will stay for four nights at The Bamburgh Castle Inn in Seahouses.
Check out our Q&As
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes, 6 years or above
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in the itinerary
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
No
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Low
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
You can be assured of a high level of service and reliability from our expert-trained coach crews, who will be on hand to assist and escort you along the way
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
Your allowance is one medium sized suitcase per person, which should weigh no more than 20kg when full. Hand luggage should be stored in the overhead racks aboard the coach.
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Do I have to do the excursions?
Certain excursions are included in the price of your holiday. If you choose not to go on an included excursion, for whatever reason, no refunds will be made.
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How much are the optional excursions?
This depends on which tour you book. Prices are given with the itinerary for the tour and sent out with Travel Documents 5 days before departure.
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Do I need to have travel insurance?
If you are a British citizen and are going on a UK holiday, you are not required to have insurance. If you are a non-British citizen and are going on a UK holiday, you are required to have an insurance policy in place or return a signed indemnity form to us prior to travel. For all travellers on European tours, you must either have a travel insurance policy in place or return a signed insurance indemnity form to us prior to travel.
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Will there be a toilet on-board the coach?
All main tour coaches have on-board toilets. Transfer vehicles to and from the interchange may not have on-board toilets.
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Can I pay for the optional excursions when I make my booking?
Optional excursions can be booked with your coach driver or Tour Manager and operate strictly subject to availability and demand. Some optional excursions are pre-bookable due to demand when making your reservation. The running order of included and optional excursions may be altered without prior notice.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
No, we do not. However, we only ever charge a supplement if a hotelier imposes this charge to us as a company. Single room supplements are a bone of contention within the travel industry and we would like to assure you that we proactively seek accommodation with low or no single room supplements for our guests.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
You will receive a detailed itinerary alongside travel documents, and these will be sent 5 days prior to travel.
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Book with Confidence
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Low Deposit
Shearings requires a minimum deposit of 75 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 56 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of shearings charges.
Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 42 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.