Blenheim Palace, Avon Cruise & Charming Cotswolds

BLENHEIM PALACE, RIVER AVON CRUISE & CHARMING COTSWOLDS

 

4 – 8 May 2026

Monday – Friday

5 Days

From £579

 

On this tour experience the splendour of Blenheim Palace, explore the charm of the Cotswolds, a cruise on the River Avon and free time to explore Shakespeare’s Birthplace Stratford-upon-Avon.

 

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS

 

Blenheim Palace   |   Stratford-upon-Avon   |   River Avon Cruise   |    Scenic Cotswolds Drive   |   Ludlow   |   Hereford

 

DAY ONE – Ludlow and Arrival

We depart from your home and travel to Ludlow, we first have some time here, before we make our way to our hotel, arriving late afternoon you will have time to relax before dinner this evening.

 

DAY TWO – Blenheim Palace

Today’s excursion is a short journey from our hotel to Blenheim Palace. Home to the 12th Duke and Duchess of Marlborough and birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, Blenheim Palace is a masterpiece of Baroque architecture that boasts over 300 years of history to discover. Visit the state rooms, formal gardens or explore the grounds at your own pace.

 

DAY THREE – Stratford-upon-Avon and River Avon Cruise

This morning we make our way to Stratford-upon-Avon, beginning with a short photo stop at Anne Hathaway's idyllic cottage, before heading into the centre of the town where the rest of the morning is free for you to explore at leisure.

 

With more than 800 years of history, it is well known as the birthplace of Shakespeare. There are many attractions and things to do in the town. Walk in the footsteps of the great playwright at Shakespeare’s Birthplace, visit the living history museum of Tudor World, take a walk down to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre and stroll along the river or explore the many independent shops. The choice is yours.

Later this afternoon we enjoy a 45-minute cruise along the river and taking in the many sights and hearing historical stories.

 

DAY FOUR – Scenic Cotswolds Drive and Cheltenham

This morning we set off on a wonderful scenic drive into the beautiful Cotswolds countryside. Our first stop is Moreton-in-Marsh. After spending some time here we move on to Stow-on-the-Wold, a quintessential English town with mellow Cotswold stone buildings, a fine selection of shops, chic bistros, inns, and cosy tea shops. Our last stop of the day is Cheltenham, the most complete Regency town in Britain. We have a chance to explore before we head back to the hotel for the evening.

 

DAY FIVE – Hereford and Departure

After breakfast this morning we depart our hotel, and make our journey home, calling at Hereford, before we continue our journey north.

 

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

Luxury coach travel

Home pick-up

4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast

Porterage on arrival and departure

River Avon Cruise

Admission to Blenheim Palace.

 

THE CHARLECOTE PHEASANT HOTEL

The Charlecote Pheasant Hotel is a beautiful country house located in the village of Charlecote. It’s an ideal location for visiting the historic towns of Stratford Upon Avon, Warwick and Leamington Spa nearby. All bedrooms are ensuite with TV, telephone, tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryer, iron & ironing board and Wi-Fi. This hotel does not have a lift, although ground floor rooms are available on request.

 

Please note: During your visit to Blenheim Palace, some scaffolding may be present on the front of the structure due to ongoing maintenance.

 

GROUP BOOKINGS

Looking to take a group, if you book 20 places or more on this tour the tour organiser will go Free of Charge

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

Luxury coach travel

Home pick-up

4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast

Porterage on arrival and departure

River Avon Cruise

Admission to Blenheim Palace.

 

THE CHARLECOTE PHEASANT HOTEL

The Charlecote Pheasant Hotel is a beautiful country house located in the village of Charlecote. It’s an ideal location for visiting the historic towns of Stratford Upon Avon, Warwick and Leamington Spa nearby. All bedrooms are ensuite with TV, telephone, tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryer, iron & ironing board and Wi-Fi. This hotel does not have a lift, although ground floor rooms are available on request.

 

Please note: During your visit to Blenheim Palace, some scaffolding may be present on the front of the structure due to ongoing maintenance.

 

HOTEL FACILITIES INCLUDE

General	Rooms	Accessibility
3 star	Tea/coffee making facilities	Wheelchair Accessible
Bar	Television
Restaurant	Hairdryer
Lounge	Wi-Fi

 

GROUP BOOKINGS

Looking to take a group, if you book 20 places or more on this tour the tour organiser will go Free of Charge

 

DAYS	TOUR DATE	DEPARTS	TERMS	SUPPLEMENT
5	4 – 8 MAY 2026	MONDAY	£579	£100 SINGLE
JONES HOLIDAYS INSURANCE			£36

Rooms are allocated on a first come first served basis and are limited. If no single supplement applies this is limited to the tour single room allocation and therefore additional cost may apply.  Prices displayed are per person unless otherwise stated. If door-to-door pick-up is included there may be additional charges for out of area. Itineraries and hotel inclusions may be subject to change. Seat numbers on the coach may be subject to change. Issues whilst on tour must be raised in the first instance with the driver. Covid-19 restrictions may apply. When making bookings you accept on behalf of yourself and your party the terms in our Trading Charter which can be found in our brochure, on our website at http://www.jonesholidays.co.uk/Jones-holidays-trading-charter, or a copy can be requested from our Sales office.  If your holiday is more than 56 days from departure, we offer a 7-day cooling off period where a full refund will be offered from the date of the initial confirmation invoice (with the exception of flight holidays).

Charlecote Pheasant Hotel