Houses and Gardens Fit for a King

HOUSES AND GARDENS FIT FOR A KING

 

30 August – 3 September 2026

Sunday - Thursday

5 Days

From £679

 

This holiday includes visits in Leicestershire, Rutland and Lincolnshire where we venture around the historic estate at Belton House and the beautiful Barnsdale Gardens. Discover the fascinating remains of King Richard III, relax with a cream tea cruise on the beautiful Rutland Water and we top it off with a pie & cheese in Melton Mowbray.

 

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS

Belton House   |   King Richard III Visitor Centre   |   Barnsdale Gardens   |   Rutland Water Cruises   |   Stamford   |   Melton Mowbray   |   Bakewell

 

DAY ONE – Bakewell and Arrival

We depart from your home make our way towards Lincolnshire, stopping en route in Bakewell before arriving late afternoon at our hotel to be greeted with tea and biscuits

whilst your luggage is taken to your room.  You’ll have time to relax before dinner this evening.

 

DAY TWO – Stamford

Today we spend the day in Stamford. Built in Georgian times, the pretty facades of the town are favourites with film and television producers – Stamford was used as Meryton in the 2005 Pride & Prejudice film and has also appeared in Middlemarch and The Da Vinci Code. Its narrow alleyways and courtyards are home to speciality shops, fine jewellers and designer boutiques.

 

We then make our way back to then hotel with time to relax before dinner this evening.

 

DAY THREE – Melton Mowbray and King Richard III Visitor Centre

This morning, we start our day with free time in the historic market town of Melton

Mowbray. Famous for its pork pie and specialty cheeses, we have time to be

tempted by some tasty treats before making our way to Leicester.

 

After time for lunch, we head to the King Richard III Visitor Centre which charts

the story of the King’s life and death. Here we learn about one of the greatest

archaeological detective stories ever told, as we fast forward over 500 years to a car

park in Leicester where the long-lost remains of King Richard III are discovered

and verified, ending many years of speculation!

 

2 DAY FOUR – Barnsdale Gardens, Oakham and Rutland Water

After breakfast, we visit beautiful Barnsdale Gardens, created by one of Britain’s best loved gardeners and star of Gardener’s World, the late Geoff Hamilton.

 

We then travel on to the pretty, traditional market town of Oakham; look out for the unusual stocks that were used to detain criminals by the legs - the five-hole stocks are somewhat of a mystery! We end the day in style with a relaxing cruise on Rutland Water on the Rutland Belle and are treated to a cream tea!

 

DAY FIVE - Belton Estate and Departure

After breakfast, we depart the hotel before heading to the impressive Belton Estate where we embark on a self-guided tour of the house, discovering the story of the Brownlow family as we explore their home, and can head outside and stroll the estate with its fabulous gardens which include an orangery and Italian garden. Watch out for the wild deer as there are over 300 fallow deer in residence. We then begin the journey home with fond memories of our time away.

 

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

Luxury coach travel

Home pick-up

4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast

Porterage on arrival and departure

Welcome tea/coffee and biscuits on arrival

Tea/coffee after dinner

Belton Estate

King Richard III Visitor Centre

Barnsdale Gardens

Rutland Water Cruises - Afternoon Cream Tea.

 

THE BARN HOTEL & SPA, GRANTHAM

The hotel is a delightful tranquil retreat set in the beautiful Lincolnshire countryside near the village of Marston.  The hotel prides itself on the quality of its food and hotel facilities which include a Health Club & Spa with indoor pool, sauna & spa.  All bedrooms have TV, telephone, hairdryer, and tea/coffee making facilities, the hotel also has a lift.

 

All single rooms are double/twin for sole occupancy.

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

Luxury coach travel

Home pick-up

4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast

Porterage on arrival and departure

Welcome tea/coffee and biscuits on arrival

Tea/coffee after dinner

Belton Estate

King Richard III Visitor Centre

Barnsdale Gardens

Rutland Water Cruises - Afternoon Cream Tea.

 

THE BARN HOTEL & SPA, GRANTHAM

The hotel is a delightful tranquil retreat set in the beautiful Lincolnshire countryside near the village of Marston.  The hotel prides itself on the quality of its food and hotel facilities which include a Health Club & Spa with indoor pool, sauna & spa.  All bedrooms have TV, telephone, hairdryer, and tea/coffee making facilities, the hotel also has a lift.

 

All single rooms are double/twin for sole occupancy.

 

HOTEL FACILITIES INCLUDE

General	Rooms	Accessibility
4 star	Tea/coffee making facilities	Lift
Bar	Television	Wheelchair accessible
Restaurant	Hairdryer
Lounge	Wi-Fi
Gym
Swimming pool

 

DAYS	TOUR DATE	DEPARTS	TERMS	SUPPLEMENT
5	30 AUG – 3 SEP 2026	SUNDAY	£679	£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. 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).

The Barn Hotel, Grantham Belton House King Richard III Visitor Centre Barnsdale Gardens