Burns Break 2026

BURNS BREAK

 

3 – 7 January 2026

Saturday – Wednesday

5 Days

From £579

 

Celebrate Scotland’s most famous Bard with this ‘Burns Break’ staying at the Winnock Hotel in Drymen.  The holiday will include a glass of wine with dinner, storytelling on one evening and a full Scottish Show on another evening.  There will be a free bar between 7:30-10:30 p.m. each evening (selected brands only).

 

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS

 

Stirling   |   Kelpies   |   Loch Lomond Cruise   |   Inveraray   |   Callender   |   Trossachs Tour   |   Special Offer Drinks   |   Storytelling   |   Scottish Show   |   Traditional Burns Supper

 

DAY ONE - Arrival

We depart from your home pick-up, join our coach and travel north into Scotland arriving in Drymen during the early evening.  On arrival the Hotel Manager welcomes you.  Afterward, time to settle in.   Dinner will be served later this evening.

 

DAY TWO – Stirling and Kelpies

Today we visit the vibrant city of Stirling known as the ‘Gateway to the Highlands’, full of character and steeped in history you have time here before we later visit Helix Park, your gateway to discovering the wonders of The Kelpies and the enchanting world of The Helix. Step inside the Visitor Centre and experience a captivating space where creativity meets heritage.

 

Inside, you can explore our exhibition area, where you'll discover the craftsmanship and attention to detail that make The Kelpies truly remarkable. Take a moment to relax and enjoy a delicious selection of treats in the café, and before you leave, you can visit the gift shop. Don’t forget to bring your camera.

 

DAY THREE – Loch Lomond Circular Cruise

This morning after breakfast we take a scenic drive along Loch Lomond in The Trossachs National Park and head for Tarbet. Here we will board our boat and enjoy a circular 60-minute cruise experiencing the magic of Loch Lomond’s magnificent scenery. We’ll return to our hotel later where we can relax before our evening of Scottish entertainment.

 

DAY FOUR – Trossachs Tour, Inveraray and Callender

We venture today to Inveraray as we drive through the Trossachs you’ll arrive at this little gem of a place. Enjoy the quirky shops and maybe obtain lunch before we continue to Callender, that lies between the Highlands and the Lowlands on the River Teith. We’ll then return to our hotel for dinner and entertainment this evening.

 

DAY FIVE - Departure

This morning after breakfast, we can enjoy a Farewell hot toddy on departure.  We will then leave and begin our journey home with comfort stops en route.

 

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

• Luxury coach travel

• Home pick up

• 4 nights accommodation & full board

• Porterage

• Glass of wine with dinner each evening

• Tea & coffee after dinner

• Storytelling about the Jacobite & Local Clans

• Traditional Burns Supper with Piper to address the Haggis

• Full Scottish Show one night

• Fun Filled Scottish quiz

• Free bar between 7:30 p.m. & 10:30 p.m. (Selection of house brands)

• Farewell Hot Toddy on departure.

 

Note:  Under the terms of the licensing (Scotland) act 2015, the supply of alcoholic drinks in All Inclusive Packages is not unlimited.  Subject to the discretion of the hotel in the case of drunkenness, patrons on an All-Inclusive Package shall be permitted a maximum of £15 worth of alcoholic drinks per day as part of the package.

 

WINNOCK HOTEL, DRYMEN

This family run hotel nestles around the pretty village green of Drymen and the hotel dates to a former 18th century Inn but sensitively extended and refurbished.  All bedrooms have full facilities for a relaxing break, entertainment, no lift but ground floor rooms maybe available.

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

Luxury coach travel

Home pick up

4 nights accommodation & full board

Porterage

Glass of wine with dinner each evening

Tea & coffee after dinner

Storytelling about the Jacobite & Local Clans

Traditional Burns Supper with Piper to address the Haggis

Full Scottish Show one night

Fun Filled Scottish quiz

Free bar between 7:30 p.m. & 10:30 p.m. (Selection of house brands)

Farewell Hot Toddy on departure.

 

Note:  Under the terms of the licensing (Scotland) act 2015, the supply of alcoholic drinks in All Inclusive Packages is not unlimited.  Subject to the discretion of the hotel in the case of drunkenness, patrons on an All-Inclusive Package shall be permitted a maximum of £15 worth of alcoholic drinks per day as part of the package.

 

WINNOCK HOTEL, DRYMEN

This family run hotel nestles around the pretty village green of Drymen and the hotel dates to a former 18th century Inn but sensitively extended and refurbished.  All bedrooms have full facilities for a relaxing break, entertainment, no lift but ground floor rooms maybe available.

 

HOTEL FACILITIES INCLUDE

General	Rooms	Accessibility
4 star	Tea/coffee making facilities
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	3 – 7 JAN 2026	SATURDAY		£579	£140 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. Covid-19 restrictions may apply.

The Winnock Hotel Tarbet Circular