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DESTINATION ITINERARY The Bull Hotel NEW Gerrards Cross Day 1 Arrival in Gerrards Cross We travel to our hotel and settle in. Our tour is centred DOUBLE FOR around the fictional villages of Midsomer, which are ATMOSPHERIC SINGLE located in the quintessentially English counties of HOTEL Oxfordshire and . OCCUPANCY

Day 2 Henley Rowing Museum BUCKINGHAMSHIRE We travel from our hotel to the civil parish town of The 4 star Bull Hotel is situated in the charming town of Gerrards Cross. Originally built in 1688, the hotel was once a ESSEX Henley-on-Thames. Probably most famous for its annual Waddesdon Manor Royal Rowing Regatta, although it has also featured in coaching tavern and is located on one of the old main roads several episodes of Midsomer Murders. We begin with a between London and Oxford. The hotel is contemporary, yet the décor remains sympathetic to the original building. visit to the Henley Rowing Museum, where you can OXFORDSHIRE learn all about the River Thames from the earliest All 123 bedrooms are equipped with tea/coffee making Gerrards Cross records, to the building of the Thames Barrier, followed facilities, TV and hairdryer. The Beeches restaurant is airy, GREATER LONDON by a cruise on the river. On our return to the Rowing modern and serves locally produced food. The bar is named Henley-on-Thames Museum why not enjoy a cup of tea or coffee before we after the notorious highwayman, Jack Shrimpton, who travel back to our hotel? robbed travellers on the Oxford Road. This traditional bar is where you can enjoy the village atmosphere along with some special beers from local micro-breweries.. KENT Day 3 Wallingford & SURREY Waddesdon Manor 12 Lift 15 Bar 13 Restaurant This morning, we visit the market town of Wallingford, which features as Causton in several episodes of 6 4 Tea/Coffee Midsomer Murders and is the location of the police 1 Free Onsite 1 In Room headquarters; the town was also home to Agatha Christie for 40 years. We continue to Waddesdon Manor for an included visit with a guided tour. 5 Days Half Board This house, which also appeared in the series, was built by the banker Ferdinand de Rothschild in dramatic 01 APRIL 2014 – 31 OCTOBER 2014 French-chateau style to display his incredible collection Twin from £229.00 to £239.00 of treasures. The extensive gardens include a gilded aviary, rose gardens and spectacular seasonal displays. Double for Sole Use Supplement £58.00 Day 4 Old Amersham & Inclusions Chenies Manor House The market town of Old Amersham provides the • 4 nights half board backdrop for many episodes. During our visit, take in the • Porterage picturesque high street which is lined with half-timbered • Welcome tea/coffee cottages, one of which houses Amersham Museum. • Choice of menu Enjoy lunch at one of the wide selection of eateries and • Tea/coffee after dinner explore the elegant boutiques, look out for The Crown • Entrance to Henley Rowing Museum Hotel which played a starring role in Four Weddings and • 1 hour Thames River cruise from Henley-on- a Funeral. We continue to Chenies Manor House, built Thames around 1460. This Tudor house played host to visits of • Entrance & guided tour of Waddesdon Manor Henry VIII and , as well as featuring in the House & Gardens episodes Judgement Day and Beyond the Grave. • Entrance to Chenies Manor House Day 5 Depart Today we bid farewell to the Thames Valley and its Midsomer mysteries, and make our way home. Chenies Manor House ©David Zubraski

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