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It gives us great pleasure to present our 2020 holiday brochure. 2020 is a milestone for Taf Valley Coaches; the reason being is that this year we will be celebrating 30 years in business. Where have We will be celebrating our 30th anniversary the years gone? It seems like only yesterday by holding an open day at our depot in Penrheol that we purchased our first coach and won our on Saturday 30th of May 2020. We will be first school contract. That was the beginning of purchasing a new coach to add to our already Taf Valley Coaches. Thirty years on and we run impressive fleet, which are maintained and a fleet of 40 vehicles with a mixed bag of work prepared to the highest of standards to ensure including school contracts, public services, it meets all your needs and expectations. private hire and our programme of holidays. Remember, if you want to book a holiday This would not have been possible without or a coach for private hire or just need help our dedicated members of staff. in deciding where to go, out staff will always be Our biggest thanks goes to you, our happy to help you. customers, from schools, clubs, organisations We hope that you enjoy browsing through and to you the individuals that join us on this brochure, and we look forward to seeing holidays year after year. Without you, there you and welcoming you aboard on to our 2020 would not be Taf Valley Coaches. holidays.
Pleser mawr yw cyflwyno ein rhaglen wyliau am 2020. Mae’r flwyddyn hon yn garreg filltir i Gwmni mwyaf. i’r ysgolion, i’r clybiau, i’r sefydlaidau gwyliau neu bws ar gyfer taith breifat, neu Bysiau Cwm Tâf oherwydd rydym yn dathlu ac yr unigolion, sy’n ymuno â ni ar ein gwyliau angen cymorth i benderfynu ble i fynd, bydd ein pen-blwydd yn 30 oed. Tybed i ble aeth y dro ar ôl tro. Hebddo chi, ni fyddai Bysiau ein staff yn fwy na pharod i helpu mewn blynyddoedd? Mae’n teimlo fel mai dim ond Cwm Tâf yn bod. unrhyw ffordd ddoe cawsom ein bws cyntaf, yr un pryd â’r Byddwn yn dathlu ein pen-blwydd arbennig Felly ewch ar daith drwy dudalennau’r cytundeb ysgolion cyntaf. Dyna oedd dechrau trwy gynnal diwrnod agored yn ein iard yma rhaglen hon, gan ein bod yn sicr y dewch o Bysiau Cwm Tâf. Deng mlynedd ar hugain yn ym Mhenrheol ar Ddydd Sadwrn 30ain Mai hyd i wyliau fydd yn eich plesio. ddiweddarach, rydym yn rhedeg 40 o fysiau 2020, hefyd wrth brynu bws newydd sbon i Edrychwn ymlaen at eich gweld yn ystod gyda chymysgedd o waith yn cynnwys ychwanegu at ein fflyd sy’n cael eu cadw 2020 i fwynhau taith arall gyda ni yma yn cytundebau ysgolion, gwasanaethau bysiau mewn cyflwr arbennig i sicrhau eich Bysiau Cwm Tâf. lleol, hurio preifat yn ogystal â’n rhaglen diogelwch a chysur. wyliau poblogaidd. Ni fyddai hyn wedi bod yn Cofiwch, os fyddwch angen archebu bosib heb ein haelodau staff brwd. I chi, ein cwsmeriaid ffyddlon mae’r diolch
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Date Destination Days Page Fri 10 January 2020 Paignton Reunion 44 Fri 17 January 2020 Torquay Weekend Special 44 Thur 6 February 2020 Rugby Six Nations Ireland v Wales 2020 45 Fri 14 February 2020 Babbacombe Weekend Break 4 5 Mon 24 February 2020 Street Cosy Break 56 Fri 6 March 2020 Clive & Guests Entertain Caernarfon 36 Fri 13 March 2020 York For The Weekend 47 Fri 27 March 2020 Torquay Cabaret Weekend 47 Wed 1 April 2020 Newark Antiques Fair 38 Thur 9 April 2020 Dutch Bulb Fields & Windmills 58 Fri 17 April 2020 Llandudno – Welsh Themed Weekend 49 Fri 24 April 2020 Wetherspoons Wanderer 3 9 Mon 27 April 2020 Poole & Dorset Rail and Cruise 5 10 Mon 4 May 2020 Weston-super-Mare Super Saver! 5 10 Tue 12 May 2020 Spain – The Charm of Cantabria 8 11 Tue 19 May 2020 Men & Motors IV 3 12 Fri 22 May 2020 Chelsea Flower Show 3 12 Mon 1 June 2020 Lake District Steam & Cruise 5 13 Mon 8 June 2020 York & Castle Howard 5 13 Thur 18 June 2020 Scotland Explorer – Arran, Oban & Mull 9 14 Mon 22 June 2020 Llandudno – Gardens, Gardens, Gardens! 4 15 Sun 5 July 2020 Durham & Beamish 5 15 Thur 9 July 2020 Goodwood Festival of Speed 3 16 Fri 17 July 2020 The Royal International Air Tattoo RAF Fairford 3 16 Sun 27 July 2020 Italy, Lake Garda – NOW SOLD OUT 8 17 Mon 3 August 2020 Scarborough & North York Moors 5 17 Fri 14 August 2020 The Edinburgh Military Tattoo 8 18 Sun 23 August 2020 Stunning St. Anton – Austria 8 19 Wed 26 August 2020 The Dorset Steam Fair, Bournemouth 4 20 Mon 31 August 2020 Pennine Explorer, Clayton-le-Moors 5 20 Mon 7 September 2020 Mystery Tour 5 21 Mon 14 September 2020 The Magnificent Isle of Man 5 21 Sun 20 September 2020 Wells & Serene Somerset 5 22 Fri 25 September 2020 Bideford Weekend Break 4 22 Sun 4 October 2020 Bantry & The Gulf Stream Coast, Ireland 6 23 Mon 12 October 2020 Blackpool Illuminations 5 23 Mon 19 October 2020 Golden Sands of Norfolk, Great Yarmouth 5 24 Fri 30 October 2020 Mystery Weekend 4 24 Mon 9 November 2020 Isle of Wight – A ‘Victorian’ Christmas 5 25 Sat 14 November 2020 Thursford Christmas Spectacular 4 25 Sat 21 November 2020 Birmingham and Gloucester Christmas Markets 2 26 Sat 21 November 2020 Llandudno ‘Holly and Mistletoe’ 5 26 Fri 27 November 2020 Torquay and Tinsel 4 27 Fri 27 November 2020 Manchester & Chester Christmas Markets 3 27 Wed 9 December 2020 Taf Valley Coaches Christmas Dinner 1 28 Wed 30 December 2020 New Year’s in Bournemouth 4 28 Various dates Day Tours 29 Fri 15 January 2021 Torquay Reunion Weekend 4 30 Fri 22 January 2021 Paignton Special Weekend 4 30 Thur 11 February 2021 Rugby Six Nations Scotland v Wales – Edinburgh 4 31 Fri 12 March 2021 Clive & Guests Entertain, Caernarfon 3 31 Booking Conditions 32-33
3 Taf Valleyw Cwowac.thaefsv aRlelesyecrvoatcihoenss. c0o19.u9k 4 240 908 3 Tour highlights: Paignton Reunion NEW Friday 10 January 2020 VENUE £190 per person sharing Duration: 4 Days Single room supp.: Nil (limited availability)
Palace Hotel, Paignton (3-star) The Palace Hotel, boasts a prime seafront location with fantastic views across Torbay. It provides a careful blend of luxury and service with a modern and stylish interior as well as an exclusive health suite and indoor pool. Set in beautiful grounds, The Palace Hotel is situated in a desirable location on Paignton’s Esplanade and directly opposite Paignton seafront and the town centre is only a short walk away. Each night you will be treated to a 5 course dinner, followed by entertainment in the lounge. Basis: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
This is an ideal weekend to meet some of the staff of Taf Valley Coaches, re-acquaint with old friends and a chance to make new friends. Day 1: After a leisurely journey to Paignton with hotel in plenty of time to relax, before our evening suitable comfort stops en route, we will arrive in meal, followed by entertainment. our hotel late afternoon, allowing time to make use Day 3: A day of leisure, for you to explore Paignton of the hotel’s facilities or just relax in the lounge at your own pace. and reacquaint with friends (old & new). Day 4: Following breakfast, we will start our Day 2: Today, we will enjoy a day excursion exploring journey home, with comfort stops en route. memorable landmarks in Devon. Returning to our
Tour highlights: Torquay Weekend Special NEW Friday 17 January 2020 VENUE £190 per person sharing Duration: 4 Days Single room supp.: Nil (limited availability)
The Belgrave Sands Hotel & Spa, Torquay (4-star) The Belgrave Sands Hotel & Spa has one of the best locations in Torquay. Set in the City Centre district of Torquay, this hotel offers a fitness centre, a spa and wellness centre. It is a 2 minute walk from the beach & 3 minute from Torre Abbey. Every evening we will enjoy a 5 course meal, followed by entertainment in the lounge. Basis: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
Torquay, the centre of the English Riviera is an ideal location to enjoy a weekend away, meeting new and old friends. Day 1: After a leisurely journey to Torquay with Returning to our hotel in plenty of time to relax, suitable comfort stops en route, we will arrive in before our evening meal, followed by our hotel late afternoon, allowing time to make use entertainment. of the hotel’s facilities or just relax in the lounge Day 3: A day of leisure, for you to explore Torquay and reacquaint with friends (old & new). at your own pace. Day 2: Today, we will enjoy a day excursion Day 4: Following breakfast, we will start our exploring memorable landmarks in Devon. journey home, with comfort stops en route.
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The Esplanade, Bray (3-star) Located on the seafront promenade on the Dublin Wicklow coast, this magnificent hotel is surrounded by breathtaking views yet within walking distance to the main street shopping, amenities, nightlife and restaurants. The Hotel is also within easy walking distance to the DART Rail Line to Dublin City Centre. Basis: Bed & Breakfast Only
Day 1: Morning departure for our afternoon ferry Dublin for the big day or stay local in Bray from Fishguard to Rosslare Ireland, arriving at to experience the local craic! The Esplanade Hotel in Bray early evening. Day 4: Late morning departure from Bray to Day 2: FREE DAY to explore the town of Bray or Rosslare Harbour, stopping en route for a travel on the DART Rail Line to Dublin for the day. comfort stop before boarding our ferry home. Day 3: MATCH DAY. Travel on the DART Rail Line to
Tour highlights: Babbacombe Weekend Break Friday 14 February 2020 £185 per person sharing Duration: 4 Days Single room supp.: Nil Inclusions: Day trip to Exeter
Hotel De La Mer, Babbacombe Hotel De La Mer has been owned and run by the Tillen family for nearly 40 years since 1976. They pride themselves on giving guests a great holiday experience from the moment we arrive to the moment we leave. Set in the beautiful Babbacombe Bay the beach and cliffs are right on the doorstep and situated on the South West Coast Path. Basis: Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
Babbacombe boasts a number of great tourist attractions to visit including the Cliff Railway, Babbacombe Model Village and Bygones Museum all only a short walk away and the Babbacombe Theatre is just up the road. Babbacombe itself is full of lovely shops, restaurants and cafés and a pedestrianised shopping precinct is only a few hundred yards away, so there is plenty to do during your visit. Day 1: After a morning departure, we will travel to Morning excursion to Exeter - one of the most Babbacombe, arriving at our hotel early afternoon. vibrant, attractive and historically interesting cities in Day 2 & 3: After breakfast we will enjoy a day England and the afternoon at leisure in Babbacombe. excursion, returning in plenty of time for evening Day 4: After a leisurely breakfast, we will start our meal. journey home, with comfort stops en route.
Taf Valley Coaches Reservations 01994 240 908 5 Tour highlights: Street Cosy Break NEW Monday 24 February 2020 TOUR £240 per person sharing Duration: 5 Days Single room supp.: Nil (first three guests) Inclusions: Visit to Bristol • Morning visit to Glastonbury • Day Excursion to Bath • Entry to Kilver Court Gardens Afternoon visit to Wells • Visit to Cardiff
The Wessex Hotel, Street Basis: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
terrace with indoor and outdoor dining, and a choice of coffee shops and of course an unrivalled selection of discount designer and high street stores. Day 3: A day excursion exploring the beautiful city of Bath . You won’t have to look far to find things to do in Bath as the city is famously full of attractions and activities. Day 4: Today we travel to Kilver Court Designer Village and Gardens for a morning visit. We have included admission to this eclectic garden which is The Wessex Hotel in Street, Somerset warmly welcomes you to enjoy their hospitality whilst home to one of the largest sculptures in the world, a breath-taking 15-metre-high Victorian viaduct. exploring this varied and beautiful part of Somerset in the glorious, golden, West Country. Explore the garden nursery which is a treasure Day 1: A leisurely journey to Somerset visiting Glastonbury Abbey or take a stroll through the trove of garden gifts, plants and tools. We visit Bristol en route to allow us to have some free High Street which is lined with shops and cafes. Wells in the afternoon for some free time before time before arriving at The Wessex Hotel. We will return to Street for a free afternoon to heading back to the hotel for our evening meal. Day 2: After breakfast, we travel to Glastonbury explore the town. Why not visit the Clarks Village Day 5: Sadly it is time to head back to West Wales, for a morning visit, it is known for its ancient and where you will find traditional paved walkways, visiting Cardiff on our route home for some free medieval sites, many rich in myth. Visit the beautiful landscaped gardens, a stylish restaurant time, returning home early evening.
Tour highlights: Clive & Guests Entertain Caernarfon Friday 6 March 2020 £210 per person sharing Duration: 3 Days Single room supp.: £40 Inclusions: Evening entertainment from Clive and Guests, and a day excursion on Day 2
The Celtic Royal, Caernarfon The Celtic Royal Hotel is a Stylish Hotel located in the famous town of Caernarfon with fine dining and superb leisure facilities. Basis: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
Banish those winter blues with a short break at the Celtic Royal Hotel. This friendly, welcoming hotel promises to lift your spirits with a weekend of good company, excellent food and lots of fun! Day 1: We will travel through Mid-Wales to Clive Edwards & Guests. Caernarfon, to our hotel The Celtic Royal, where Day 3: After breakfast we will make our way the weekend entertainment begins. home, calling in Llety Park for late lunch and Day 2: A short excursion trip to put you in fine arriving home early evening. form for the evening’s concert by our own
6 www.tafvalleycoaches.co.uk Tour highlights: York For The Weekend NEW Friday 13 March 2020 HOTEL £245 per person sharing Duration: 4 Days Single room supp.: £75 (limited availability) Inclusions: Two free days to enjoy the City of York
The Queens Hotel, York A warm welcome awaits you at The Queen’s Hotel, which is situated on the banks of the River Ouse, in the heart of the City of York. The Queen’s Hotel is perfectly located to suit all visitors. Basis: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
visit the bustling shopping streets, or relax in one of the many wine bars and restaurants. There are many attractions to enjoy including the awe-inspiring York Minster, its Old Palace & The Undercroft, The Jorvik Viking Centre or a relaxing River Ouse Cruise. Take a walk around “The Shambles”, one of the best preserved medieval streets in the world or visit the National Rich in ancient history, York is the perfect destination. Renowned for its exquisite Railway Museum, home to over 300 year’s of architecture, tangle of quaint cobbled streets and the immense, awe-inspiring York Minster, railway history. Here you can see the famous one of the most impressive Gothic cathedrals in the world, there are plenty of first class blue Mallard engine that broke the world speed attractions to enjoy. record for steam trains in 1938 – a record that has never been broken since. Day 1: Our journey begins as we head up north, Day 2 & 3: Two free days to enjoy the weekend Day 4: Sadly it is time to head for home ensuring with plenty of stops on our route. We will arrive at your own leisure why not stroll through the we have plenty of comfort stops on our route. at our hotel with time to settle in before dinner. Snickleways of York, take in a gallery or museum,
Tour highlights: Torquay Cabaret Weekend PRICE Friday 27 March 2020 HELD £225 per person sharing Duration: 4 Days Single room supp.: £45 (limited availability) Inclusions: Entertainment through the day and night, and a day excursion in Devon
Derwent Hotel Basis: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
A wonderful weekend of entertainment being the theme in the afternoons and again in the evenings, along with excursions of the local area, making this the ideal weekend break and not too far to travel. Day 1: After a leisurely journey to Torquay with before our evening meal, followed by suitable comfort stops en route, we will arrive in entertainment. our hotel mid-afternoon, allowing time to relax, Day 3: A day of leisure, for you to explore and get ready for the weekend’s entertainment. Torquay at your own pace. Day 2: Today, we will enjoy a day excursion Day 4: Following breakfast, we will start our exploring memorable landmarks in Devon. journey home, with comfort stops en route. Returning to our hotel in plenty of time to relax,
Taf Valley Coaches Reservations 01994 240 908 7 Tour highlights: Newark Antiques Fair NEW Wednesday 1 April 2020 TOUR £185 per person sharing Duration: 3 Days Single room supp.: £50 (limited availability) Inclusions: Entry to Newark International Antiques and Collectors Fair
Novotel, Nottingham Basis: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
Europe’s Largest Antique Fair – The Newark International Antiques & Collectors Fair is world renowned. The ultimate of treasure hunting grounds, it is the largest event of its kind in Europe – a world-wide phenomenon; this is one event that needs to be experienced to be believed! Held at the Newark and Nottinghamshire Showground on an enormous 84 acre site, up to 2,500 stands attract thousands of dealers and buyers from around the globe every other month. Day 1: A leisurely journey to our hotel with suitable issue – there is quite possibly every item you Antique fairs can be big and small, but only one comfort stops en route. could imagine! From chandeliers and rugs, to can hold the ‘Europe’s largest’ crown – and that Day 2: A day at Newark International Antiques sports memorabilia and paintings, not to mention is Newark! and Collectors Fair (Entry included) . With its vast the finest of antique furniture – the possibilities Day 3: After a leisurely breakfast, we will start number of stands, choice of product is never an are endless! our journey home, with comfort stops en route.
Tour highlights: Dutch Bulb Fields & Windmills Thursday 9 April 2020 £485 per person sharing Duration: 5 Days Single room supp.: £81 (limited availability) Inclusions: Guided Tour of Amsterdam Entry to Keukenhof, and entry to Kinderdijk Windmill
Apollo Hotel, Breda (4-star) Apollo Hotel is a 4 star hotel and is located a short walk from the centre of the city, which is full of history, architecture, bars, restaurants and shopping areas. All 88 bedrooms have been furnished in a traditional Dutch style and are equipped with hairdryer and TV. The stylish bar offers a perfect place for a relaxing drink before dinner in the light and airy restaurant. Access to the hotel is gained via 6 steps. Holland is known as the land of flowers, famous for its tulips that blossom in an explosion Hotel has a lift. of colour each year. A springtime visit to the Dutch bulb fields is a great addition to our Basis: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast tour programme. Day 1: With a morning start we will make our way, plenty of character. In the afternoon you will have Day 4: We will have a half day excursion to Kinderdijk , for our channel crossing to Calais and on to Apollo time to explore Amsterdam in your own time. which will include entry to a windmill and a short Hotel, Breda for our 4 night stay. Day 3: The ever popular Keukenhof is one of the boat trip . Kinderdijk is a UNESCO heritage site and is Day 2: After breakfast we will make our way to world’s largest flower gardens with over 7 million home to one of the largest collections of windmills Amsterdam , for a guided tour . Amsterdam is an tulips, daffodils and hyacinths creating a in Holland (19 in total), all dating back to the 18th amazing city to visit at any time of year. From 17th spectacular display in the so-called ‘Garden of century and kept in working order. We return to century canals to stunning architecture, the Europe’ , covering an area of over 32 hectares. Breda allowing you free time to explore the city. compact Dutch capital city is overflowing with The park is awash with the sight and scent of Day 5: After breakfast we make our way to Calais world-class attractions, charm, friendliness and blossoming flowers. A fabulous day out! for our channel crossing for home.
8 www.tafvalleycoaches.co.uk Tour highlights: Llandudno – Welsh Themed Weekend Friday 17 April 2020 £299 per person sharing Duration: 4 Days Single room supp.: Nil (first six guests) Inclusions: Welsh afternoon tea with home baked cakes • 8 course Welsh tasting menu Special Welsh breakfasts Orme Brewery talk and tasting Evening entertainment with local artists Day excursion in North Wales Free day in Llandudno
Tynedale Hotel, Llandudno The Tynedale Hotel is a firm favourite with customers and is situated on the promenade, and within walking distance of the shopping centre. All bedrooms are en-suite. Each night you will be treated to a 3 course dinner, followed by entertainment. Afternoon tea is also available every day. Basis: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast The Tynedale Hotel has developed this break for all the food lovers amongst us and it really is going to be something different. A more laid back weekend than their other theme breaks with the emphasis on the use of Welsh products from local producers, their Welsh weekend aims to give a unique taste of Wales’s experience. Day 1: With a morning departure, we will travel Day 3: A day at leisure to relax or explore North with comfort stops en route, arriving at our Llandudno , with its varied shops, trams and hotel with time to relax before our evening meal. promenade. Day 2: A day excursion in North Wales visiting Day 4: After a leisurely Welsh breakfast, we will plenty of beautiful places. make our way home.
Tour highlights: Wetherspoons Wanderer NEW Friday 24 April 2020 TOUR £195 per person sharing Duration: 3 Days Single room supp.: £28 (limited availability) Inclusions: Breakfast at The Red Lion, Morriston • Tour of Weston’s Cider Mill Morning visit to Gloucester Tour of the Penderyn Distillery
Royal Hop Pole, Tewkesbury Basis: Bed and Breakfast Only
If you love Wetherspoon’s then this one is for you! Day 1: Travel from home area for our breakfast at the morning. There are two Wetherspoons here, the The Red Lion Inn Wetherspoon’s, Morriston see if you can find them! (Included in price). In the afternoon we will head back to Tewkesbury, We continue our journey to our tour of Weston’s where you can spend the afternoon at leisure to Cider Mill (Included in price) before arriving at relax and explore Tewkesbury. our hotel – The Royal Hop Pole, in the centre of Day 3: We depart after breakfast, visiting the Tewkesbury. Penderyn Distillery for an afternoon tour ©Flickr - Megan Eaves Day 2: After breakfast we head to Gloucester for (included in price). Arriving home early evening.
Taf Valley Coaches Reservations 01994 240 908 9 Tour highlights: Poole & Dorset Rail and Cruise Monday 27 April 2020 £395 per person sharing Duration: 5 Days Single room supp.: £110 (limited availability) Inclusions: Visit to Wareham • Visit to Swanage • Included journey on Swanage Railway • Visit to Bournemouth Visit to Christchurch • Included boat trip with Greenslade Pleasure Boats Ltd
Thistle Hotel Poole Basis: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
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This tour to Dorset will certainly not disappoint. Based in Poole with its wonderful pottery and vibrant shopping centre and a coastline to match, a relaxing harbour cruise and a nostalgic train ride are included. Day 1: We travel to Poole for a 4 night stay with of course plenty of places to eat and drink. We then comfort stops en route. continue our journey to Bournemouth , where Day 2: We explore the Isle of Purbeck including the you have some free time to relax and explore. Georgian market town of Wareham . We then Day 4: Discover Poole Quayside with its shops, continue to the lovely Victorian seaside town of cafés and working pottery. Enjoy the natural Swanage . After free time, enjoy a wonderful beauty of Poole Harbour, the second largest journey through the Purbeck countryside with natural harbour in the world, on a relaxing and an included ride on the Swanage Railway . refreshing cruise around the harbour and its Day 3: After breakfast we take a journey to islands. Christchurch , with two picturesque rivers, a Day 5: Sadly, we depart for home, with comfort stunning natural harbour, wonderful beaches, and stops en route.
Tour highlights: Weston-super-Mare Super Saver! Monday 4 May 2020 £285 per person sharing Duration: 5 Days Single room supp.: Nil (limited availability) Inclusions: Free bar at hotel between 18:00 - 22:00 (Selected Drinks) Two Day Excursions in Somerset Live entertainment each night
New Ocean Hotel, Weston-super-Mare The New Ocean Hotel is a family run hotel situated opposite Weston’s famous Marine Lake and offering panoramic views over Weston Bay and beyond. It is in an unrivalled position in the promenade, just a few minutes The seaside heart of North Somerset... Weston-super-Mare is steeped with Victorian history stroll to the town centre where guests can and dominated by a long stretches of glorious beach, Weston-super-Mare is at the perfect enjoy the numerous shops, theatres and gateway to all the attractions that Somerset offers. attraction. Day 1: We travel to Weston-super-Mare for a where you can shop til you drop at the Clarks Village . Basis: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast 4 night stay making comfort stops en route. Day 3: A day excursion exploring the beautiful Arriving at our hotel with plenty of time to relax city of Bath. You won’t have to look far to find before our evening meal. things to do in Bath as the city is famously full Day 2: After a hearty breakfast, we journey to of attractions and activities. Wells for the morning, giving you time to explore Day 4: After breakfast, discover Weston-super- England’s smallest city. With its cobbled streets, Mare at your own pace. Why not visit the beach, medieval architecture, compact historic centre, the pier, or the many shops, cafés and restaurants magnificent cathedral and unique moated Bishop’s in the area. Palace, there is plenty to see and do in this Day 5: Sadly it is time to leave for home, arriving wonderful city. In the afternoon we call in Street home early evening.
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Tour highlights: Tuesday 12 May 2020 Based in Suances and famous for its stunning beaches, our tour will take in the highlights of Cantabria. Located in the North of Spain, this region is more unspoilt and is the proud home £795 per person sharing to some of the jewels of Spain, with amazing landscapes, charming beaches, exciting cities (2 people sharing 4 berth inside cabin) and cultural treasures. Duration: 8 Days Day 1: With a morning departure, we will travel to the afternoon, we continue to Comillas which is Single room supp.: £185 the ferry port to board the Brittany Ferries cruise home to many types of neo classical buildings and Inclusions: Day excursion to Santillana ferry to Santander. Relax and enjoy a night on a beautiful cemetery which was declared a Site del Mar & Comillas • Suances board ship. Taking just 24 hours, the route is the of Cultural Interest. Santander Picos de Europa fastest direct ferry service to northern Spain. On • Suances. Today we will spend at leisure, relaxing The Cabárceno Nature Park board you can enjoy award-winning service and in our resort, perhaps heading to the lovely sandy top-class facilities, including gourmet restaurants, beach for which Suances is famous for. stylish lounges and comfortable cabins. • Parque De La Naturaleza. Today, we enjoy a great Hotel & Ferry H 1st night accommodation in inside cabin Day 2: We arrive in Santander in the afternoon spectacle of nature as we travel to and through (No meals included). Overnight bag needed ready to make the short journey to our hotel, The Cabárceno Nature Park. With more than H 2nd to 6th Nights – Gran Hotel Suances, arriving in time for dinner. 20 km of roads that cross the park, we will be led Day 3 to 6: We have included the following to the different precincts, through wonderful Cantabria, Spain excursions: gorges, peaceful lakes and rock figures. The • Santillana del Mar & Comillas. This morning we natural park is home to a hundred animal species Gran Hotel Suances, Cantabria, The Gran Hotel Suances is located 700m from head west along the coast to the pretty village of from five continents living in semi-free conditions. the beach and is an impressively grand, brilliant Santillana del Mar to explore its cobbled streets • Picos de Europa. Today, we make our way west white Victorian style building. This elegant hotel and admire the honey coloured churches. through the Spanish countryside and stop at the Continue on to the visitor centre at the Altamira Picos de Europa National Park’s Sotama Visitor is incredibly fresh and bright throughout, with Caves , which boasts a spectacular reconstruction Centre , close to the village of Potes. We spend marble flooring and is decorated in stylish of its remarkable pre-historic cave paintings. In some time here before we travel on to Fuente De , fabrics. Each of the 99 air conditioned bedrooms are decorated in light colours with traditional furniture and are equipped with a TV, hairdryer, fridge and safe. Two lifts service all floors and all rooms have views either of the sea or the beautiful countryside. You can unwind in the stylish bar area before a buffet dinner is served in the spacious restaurant or have use of the outdoor swimming pool at the sister hotel next door. Basis: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast H 7th night accommodation in 2 berth inside cabin (No meals included)
where we can enjoy lunch or travel on the Fuenta De cable car up the sheer mountain slope to enjoy spectacular views from the top. Day 7 to 8: After breakfast we make our way to Santander where you can do some last minute shopping before we board our overnight ferry back to the UK and home.
Taf Valley Coaches Reservations 01994 240 908 11 Tour highlights: Men & Motors IV Tuesday 19 May 2020 £245 per person sharing Duration: 3 Days Single room supp.: £55 (limited availability) Inclusions: Jaguar Factory • Triumph Motorcycle Factory • National Motorcycle Museum • Coventry Transport Museum
Ramada Hotel, Solihull In the centre of Solihull, The Ramada Solihull Birmingham offers an on-site restaurant, traditional bar and free leisure passes, and is one of the oldest Tudor inns in England. The ©Flickr - Draco2008 historical building has maintained its original Jaguar Factory, Triumph Motorcycle Factory, National features, including exposed beams and a timber-framed façade. All rooms have en suite Motorcycle Museum & Coventry Transport Museum facilities, a flat-screen TV and work desk.
Men & Motors IV is a follow on from the last 3 years successful trips, only this year we are Basis: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast going to visit Jaguar Factory, Triumph Motorcycle Factory, National Motorcycle Museum, originally opened its doors in October 1984 with and Coventry Transport Museum. a collection of 350 motorcycles on display. The Day 1: We depart West Wales and make our way to home of Triumph, where you will get the full story museum collection is now boasting some 1000 plus the Jaguar Factory , Solihull for a three hour tour in their unique immersive visitor experience. It is machines fully restored to the manufacturer’s and a behind the scenes look at Solihull’s stunning here that you will see how they make motorcycles, original specifications. new state-of-the-art production facility and witness get up close to some of the most iconic Triumphs Day 3: Today we visit Coventry Transport Museum . what it takes to bring to life some of the most of all time, and enjoy a priceless collection of Coventry Transport Museum houses the largest technologically advanced cars in the world. After motorcycle memorabilia! publicly owned collection of British vehicles on the the tour we head to our hotel in time for our We spend our afternoon visiting the National planet and tells the story of a city which changed evening meal. Motorcycle Museum . The National Motorcycle the world through transport. Day 2: After breakfast we will head to our morning Museum is recognised as the finest and largest After the tour we will journey back to West Wales visit at the Triumph Motorcycle Factory ; this is the British motorcycle museum in the world and with comfort stops en route.
Tour highlights: Chelsea Flower Show PRICE Friday 22 May 2020 HELD £290 per person sharing Duration: 3 Days Single room supp.: £34 (limited availability) Inclusions: Visit to Windsor Entry to Chelsea Flower Show Included Visit to Bath
The Bull Hotel, Gerrards Cross Basis: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
The RHS Chelsea Flower Show is the first event of the summer season and showcases the finest examples of horticultural excellence, created by the best garden designers. The flower show has been held in the grounds of the Chelsea Hospital, London every year since 1913, and will once again be transformed into the fabulous and vibrant horticultural displays that make famous of flower shows. With new trends up the world’s most famous flower show. constantly appearing you can marvel at dozens of Day 1: After a morning departure, we will travel to eat and drink. Then head to our hotel in time gardens and specialists will be on hand to offer to Windsor, crowned by the stunning Windsor for our evening meal. advice and to show off the latest gardening gadgets. Castle – the largest and oldest inhabited castle in Day 2: Doors open at 8.00am, so we depart early Day 3: Depart after breakfast we return via the world and the Queen’s favourite weekend for our full day visit to Chelsea Flower Show, still Bath, take time to see this beautiful city that is home. Take time to explore this beautiful, unique viewed as the most important event in the overflowing with places to eat and drink, plus and historic destination with plenty of things to horticultural calendar. Garden designers from some of the finest independent shops in Britain. do, great shopping, and a superb choice of places around the world compete for space at the most Arrive home early evening.
12 www.tafvalleycoaches.co.uk Tour highlights: Lake District Steam & Cruise Monday 1 June 2020 £395 per person sharing Duration: 5 Days Single room supp.: £64 (limited availability) Inclusions: Visit Keswick • Steam Boat Trip on Ullswater • Steam Train Journey on Lakeside & Haverthwhite Railway Boat Trip on Lake Windermere Train Journey on Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway
Cumbria Grand Hotel, Grange-over-Sands Set in 20 acres of private gardens and woodlands and overlooking Morecambe Bay, you will receive a warm and friendly welcome at this charming AA 3-Star Victorian Hotel. The hotel has something for everyone: there is an outdoor garden area, tennis court, putting Day 1: We will leave early morning and travel to Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway, before green, children's play area and woodland/ Grange-over-Sands for a 4 night stay with comfort boarding a delightful cruise along Lake fitness walk. While indoors there is a full sized stops en route. Windermere from Lakeside to Bowness-on- snooker table, table tennis table and dart- Day 2: After breakfast, we will take a trip through Windermere. Spend the rest of the afternoon board. A lift is also available to all floors. the heart of the Lake District to the ever popular in Windermere to enjoy and explore. Basis: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast town of Keswick , before continuing to England’s Day 4: After a leisurely breakfast, it will be full most beautiful lake, Ullswater , for a cruise on a steam ahead to the Western Lakes for a nostalgic steamer from Pooley Bridge. (Due to the Historic trip back in time on the Ravenglass & Eskdale diesels are also operated and may replace steam nature of the boats, wheelchair access will not Railway. Enjoy a return trip on Lakelands oldest at short notice for operational reasons). always be possible). and longest railway to the foot of England’s Day 5: Like all great adventures, they must come Day 3: Today we will enjoy a one-way steam train highest mountains. (Although most trains are to an end, so sadly we depart for home with journey through the beautiful Leven Valley on the scheduled to be operated by steam engines, comfort stops en route.
Tour highlights: York & Castle Howard Monday 8 June 2020 £395 per person sharing Duration: 5 Days Single room supp.: Nil (first seven guests) Inclusions: Hotel evening quiz Entrance to the York Bird of Prey Centre (rear of hotel) • Admission to Castle Howard Estate • A cruise along the River Ouse • Trip on North Yorkshire Railway • Visit to Whitby Visit to Goathland
Best Western Burn Hall Hotel The Best Western Burn Hall Hotel is a wonderful Victorian country house hotel, set in 8 acres of gardens and parkland. Nestled in the heart of North Yorkshire, the hotel is packed full of personality and countryside character. Day 1: With a morning departure we will make our cobbled streets, iconic York Minster and wealth Basis: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast way to York with suitable comfort stops en route. of visitor attractions, including the National Arriving at the hotel early evening. Railway Museum . Day 2 to 4: Today we visit Castle Howard , one of Today we will take a wonderful trip on the England’s grandest Baroque mansions. Set within North Yorkshire Moors Railway , and a visit to the 1,000 acres of breathtaking landscape, enjoy historic coastal town of Whitby , with its famous lavishly decorated rooms, stunning architecture, cliff-top Abbey. We will visit the small village of idyllic gardens and lakeside walks. Goathland , which is more familiar as ‘Aidensfield’ A day in York. Firstly, we will enjoy a relaxing cruise in the TV series Heartbeat, whilst the railway along the River Ouse and then free to enjoy the station here was used as ‘Hogsmeade’ in the rest of the day, discovering the many treasures of Harry Potter films. York. Rich in ancient history, York is the renowned Day 5: After a leisurely breakfast we will make our for its exquisite architecture, tangle of quaint way home.
Taf Valley Coaches Reservations 01994 240 908 13 Scotland Explorer – Arran, Oban & Mull NEW TOUR
Tour highlights: Thursday 18 June 2020 Discover enchanting islands, dramatic landscapes and stunning scenery on this two centered tour incorporating the wonderful islands of Arran, Mull and the seaside town of Oban. £895 per person sharing The Isle of Arran casts its magical spell over the most unsuspecting visitor, whilst Mull has Duration: 9 Days wonderful wildlife and pristine beaches with Oban being the seaside town that is nestled Single room supp.: £86 (limited availability) on the west coast and surrounded by miles of dramatic shores and beautiful countryside. Inclusions: Hotel Entertainment Day 1: We start our journey and head to our Day 5: Head for the ferry from Lochranza to Visit to Lamlash • Visit to Lochranza overnight hotel in Lancashire. Claonaig, on Kintyre. Travel to the picturesque Entry to Brodick Castle • Visit to Tarbert Day 2: After breakfast we travel to Ayrshire for the harbour village of Tarbert , which has become Visit to Argyll • Visit to Tobermory ferry from Ardrossan to Brodick on the Isle of Arran, popular as a yachting destination, but still has its Free day in Oban • Isle of Arran and continue to the Best Western Kinloch Hotel in own fishing fleet. With wonderful views over Loch Whisky Distillery Tour Blackwaterfoot for a 3 night stay. Fyne, continue north into Argyll . Where we journey Day 3: It is easy to see why the Isle of Arran is often across the ‘Atlantic Bridge’ to Seil Island, before referred to as ‘Scotland in Miniature’, with its heading to our new home for the next 3 nights, Hallmark Hotel Preston, Leyland H 1 Night constantly changing landscape of highland glens the Royal Hotel, Oban. and rugged mountains alongside sweeping sandy Day 6: The Island of Mull awaits on today’s tour. Best Western Kinloch Hotel, bays and picturesque coastal villages. Discover Cross the Firth of Lorne on the ferry from Oban to Isle of Arran Arran on a scenic circular tour around the island Craignure on Mull. The Isle of Mull is the second H 3 Nights and visit Lamlash , with views to Holy Island, and largest island in the Inner Hebrides. We make Lochranza, home to a 16th century castle. Here we our way to Tobermory – the islands capital! Royal Hotel, Oban H visit the Isle of Arran Whisky Distillery for a tour. Tobermory’s most distinctive feature lies in the 3 Nights Day 4: Discover Brodick, the island’s capital, and brightly painted frontages of many of its buildings. Hallmark Hotel Preston, Leyland its castle which houses a collection of paintings, Day 7: Today we have a free day to explore the H 1 Night . porcelain and furniture, while the grounds boast a coastal resort of Oban , which is known as the Basis: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast walled garden, Ice House and Bavarian Summer ‘Gateway to the Isles’ and the ‘Seafood Capital of House. This afternoon, relax in the picturesque Scotland’, with its many award-winning restaurants. surroundings of your hotel or enjoy a dip in the Whilst in Oban, why not stroll along the Esplanade, enjoy a wee dram at the distillery and visit the indoor pool. visit McCaig’s Tower which overlooks the town, or War & Peace Museum. Day 8: The wonderful Scottish scenery does not stop yet as we travel back through the Scottish Borders heading for our overnight hotel in Lancashire. Day 9: Sadly it is time to head home, making plenty of comfort stops on our route.
14 www.tafvalleycoaches.co.uk Tour highlights: Llandudn o–Gardens, Gardens, Gardens! Monday 22 June 2020 £325 per person sharing £299 per person sharing (National Trust Members) Duration: 4 Days Single room supp.: Nil (limited availability) Inclusions: Visit to Powis Castle Visit to Plas Cadnant Gardens • Coach tour of Anglesey • Visit to Pant Du Vineyard with guided tour and tasting Visit Bodnant Gardens • Visit Aberystwyth
Tynedale Hotel, Llandudno The Tynedale is an established hotel in the North Wales seaside resort of Llandudno. This modern, bright and welcoming seafront hotel is just 20 metres from the beach and a short walk from the high street and the town’s well-preserved pier. Basis: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
Day 1: We begin our journey heading North, calling The ‘Valley Garden’ with its waterfalls and on a guided tour and of course there will be tasters! at Powis Castle for a comfort stop on our route. The ‘Upper Woodland Garden’. We spend our We will head back to Llandudno where you can We will arrive at our hotel early evening with afternoon touring Anglesey by coach, before spend your afternoon at leisure. plenty of time to relax before our evening meal. returning to our hotel. Day 4: After breakfast, we head to Bodnant Day 2: We make a morning visit to Plas Cadnant Day 3: This morning we visit Pant Du Vineyard , Gardens , where you can take your time to explore Gardens , part of the Estate's ongoing restoration The vineyard and orchard have been planted on a world-famous garden, home to National project. Extending to nearly ten acres, the garden the south facing glacial slopes of the valley, at the Collections and Champion Trees! We begin our has three distinct areas: The large ‘Walled Garden’, foothills of Snowdon. We will spend the morning journey home visiting Aberystwyth on our route.
Tour highlights: Durham & Beamish Sunday 5 July 2020 £385 per person sharing Duration: 5 Days Single room supp.: £80 (limited availability) Inclusions: Day free in Durham Entry to Beamish Museum • Trip through Durham Dales • Visit to Blanchland Visit the town of Barnard Castle Entry to Bowes Museum
Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham Basis: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
Home Farm and Pockerley Old Hall. Experience firsthand how the Industrial Revolution The Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham is the perfect home base for exploring North East England. transformed agricultural life in the region. With sweeping views of the River Wear, and the city centre location affords easy access The buildings you see at Beamish are not replicas, to Durham Castle. Located within the hotel, our own Filini Restaurant treats patrons to but have been brought, brick by brick, from around the region and rebuilt to give visitors a real sense delectable Italian fare, also boasts a health club and spa on site, providing ample of history (entry included). opportunity for rest and relaxation. Day 4: Enjoy a trip through the Durham Dales on Guests can take advantage of complimentary access to PACE Health Club, where you our way to the pretty village of Blanchland and can swim in the pool, unwind in the sauna or experience a spa treatment. across the Pennines to the town of Barnard Castle , with its ever popular Wednesday Market. Day 1: We travel to Durham for a 4-night stay Norman Castle and Cathedral. After lunch we visit the Bowes Museum (entry with comfort stops en route. Day 3: Experience a real sense of the past at included) , a spectacular French-style Chateau Day 2: A day free to explore the captivating Beamish , and discover what life was like in North with ornate gardens. medieval city of Durham , and discover the cobbled East England in Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian Day 5: Like all great adventures, they must come streets of the city, where stylish boutiques and times. Beamish is a living, working museum, set to an end, so sadly we depart for home with quirky craft shops jostle for attention alongside in 300 acres of beautiful Durham countryside. comfort stops en route. big name brands. Or visit the magnificent Costumed folk bring to life the Town, Pit Village,
Taf Valley Coaches Reservations 01994 240 908 15 Tour highlights: Goodwood Festival of Speed NEW Thursday 9 July 2020 TOUR £315 per person sharing Duration: 3 Days Single room supp.: £45 (first six guests) Inclusions: Entry to STEAM Museum Entry to a full day at Goodwood Festival of Speed • Entry to Haynes International Motor Museum
Jurys Inn, Southampton Basis: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
in the passenger seat. Each year, the event welcomes the world’s biggest car manufactures ©Flickr - Neil who attempt to outdo each other with ever more elaborate stands, activities and star appearances. The world’s greatest celebration of motorsport and car culture! Held in the beautiful Across the site there are F1 cars, motorbikes and parkland surrounding Goodwood House, the Festival of Speed is motorsport's ultimate aviation and air displays, all adding up to a summer garden party, an intoxicating celebration of the world's most glamorous sport. spectacular fun-filled day. Nowhere else will you get so close to the cars and bikes as they blast up the Hillclimb track; Day 3: After breakfast, we visit the STEAM nowhere else will you enjoy such unrestricted access to the machines and the drivers who Museum , housed in a beautifully restored made them famous. Grade II railway building in the heart of the former Swindon railway works. Situated right opposite Day 1: After a morning departure we begin our super cars like the Jaguar XJ220. the Swindon Designer Outlet, the museum tells the journey to Southampton visiting the Haynes We continue our journey to our hotel arriving story of the men and women who built, operated International Motor Museum – the UK’s largest in time for our evening meal. and travelled on the Great Western Railway, collection of the greatest cars from around the Day 2: After breakfast, we travel to Goodwood often referred to by historians and railway fans world with over 400 amazing cars and bikes from House to be part of a very special motoring event. as ‘God’s Wonderful Railway’. the dawn of motoring in the late 1800s through The main feature of the Festival is the ‘Hillclimb’ After the visit we will journey back to West nostalgic classics of the 1950s and 1960s, glorious featuring rare and priceless cars going up one by Wales making a comfort stop en route. Bentleys and Rolls Royces to world renowned one, often with celebrities either driving or sitting
Tour highlights: The Royal International Air Tattoo RAF Fairford Friday 17 July 2020 £280 per person sharing Duration: 3 Days Single room supp.: £25 (limited availability) Inclusions: Boat trip on the Gloucester & Sharpness Canal • Entry to The Royal International Air Tattoo • Visit to Bristol
Angel Hotel, Chippenham This is a delightful 17th century coaching inn, with 50 en-suite bedrooms all with tea/coffee making facilities and a television. The hotel also has a bar lounge, restaurant along with leisure club facilities including an indoor swimming pool. Basis: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
One of the UK’s premier outdoor events at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, with an extravaganza of entertainment for all the family. From static displays to spectacular air displays this makes a wonderful family event. Day 1: Our first day will take us to The Gloucester year! During a thrilling flying display, you will see Quays (entry included). The Dunkirk Little Ship, fast jets, giant transporters, historic aircraft and ‘Queen Boadicea II’, will take you on a captivating the world’s top international flying display teams 45-minute boat trip along the Gloucester & including the world famous Red Arrows, which Sharpness Canal , which was once the broadest will set your pulse racing! On the ground, there and deepest in the world. Even today, it stands is a full programme of events, also flight simulators, smells of life on board for the passengers and crew. out from other navigations because of its sheer cars, shopping and a fairground. Descend under water below the glass ‘sea’ to scale and impressive engineering. Day 3: After breakfast, we call back in Bristol , touch the world’s first Great Ocean Liner. We then Day 2: A full day visit to the Royal International Air where you could visit the Brunel’s SS Great Britain continue our journey heading home, making Tattoo (entry included) – the aviation event of the (optional). Experience the sights, sounds and comfort stops on our way.
16 www.tafvalleycoaches.co.uk Tour highlights: Italy, Lake Garda Sunday 26 July 2020 £795 per person sharing Duration: 8 Days Single room supp.: £180 Inclusions: Free Day to Enjoy Riva De Garda Boat Cruise on Lake Garda • Local Guide on Dolomites Tour • Local Guide for South of Lake Tour • Visit to Sirmione
Mercure Hotel, Forbach NOW H 1 Night SOLD Hotel Sole, Riva Del Garda OUT H 5 Nights Mercure Hotel, Forbach H 1 Night Our resort is Riva Del Garda, situated at the northern end of the lake, with its pleasant Basis: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast waterfront, cobbled streets and squares. Our Hotel is a superb 4 star Hotel Sole which is ideally situated in the centre of Riva Del Garda with stunning views over the lake. Day 1: Travel to Dover for our short channel take us on a full day tour of the breathtaking crossing to Calais and onto our overnight hotel in mountain range ‘the Italian Dolomites’, or ‘pale France. mountains’. Day 2: Depart after breakfast and travel through • Today we are joined by a local guide to spend a Bavaria and into Austria before traversing the day exploring & discovering the south of the lake Brenner Pass to arrive in Riva Del Garda in time passing through villages such as Garda and for our evening meal. Bardolino and onto the town of Sirmione . Days 3 to 6: Day 7: Sadly, it is time to depart from Italy so • Free day to relax and enjoy Riva Del Garda . relax and enjoy the Alpine views en route to our • Today we include a boat cruise to visit the pretty overnight hotel. villages of Limone Sul Garda and Malcesine. Day 8: Depart the hotel after breakfast and make • Today we are joined by a local guide who will our way to Calais for our return sailing and home.
Tour highlights: Scarborough & North York Moors Monday 3 August 2020 £399 per person sharing Duration: 5 Days Single room supp.: Nil (first five guests) Inclusions: Free day in Scarborough Visit to Malton • Eden Camp A guided full day excursion through the North York Moors
Esplanade Hotel, Scarborough Basis: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
Scarborough has retained the charm and style established in its Victorian heyday. Its elegant architecture, many interesting little shops and attractive gardens make it a resort to relax and potter in. Nearby, the North York Moors National Park provides a beautiful contrast with spectacular viewpoints and visitor attractions. Day 1: We begin our journey to the Esplanade Britain’s most renowned foodie destinations Hotel, making comfort stops en route. with traditional food shops, artisan producers, Days 2 to 4: and many shops. This afternoon we visit the • Today is free to explore Scarborough , why not Eden Camp , set on the site of an original immerse yourself in Scarborough’s history with POW camp , this amazing Second World War Scarborough Castle and the Rotunda Museum museum transports you back in time to of geology. You could venture down to the experience the sights and sounds of war-time seafront to enjoy the traditional amusement Britain. Unmissable! arcades, ice cream parlours, shellfish stalls and • A local guide joins today as we travel through beach huts. the North York Moors. • Travel first to the attractive town of Malton Day 5: After a leisurely breakfast, we begin our where you have time to explore one of journey home making comfort stops en route.
Taf Valley Coaches Reservations 01994 240 908 17 The Edinburgh Military Tattoo
Tour highlights: Friday 14 August 2020 Edinburgh Tattoo for starters, it takes place against the backdrop of the floodlit Edinburgh Castle – talk about dramatic! Almost 1,000 musicians, pipers, drummers, singers and dancers £750 per person sharing perform at the Edinburgh Tattoo on the Esplanade. Each year you can expect stirring Duration: 8 Days performances of the Massed Pipes and Drums and the Massed Military Bands that emerge Single room supp.: £189 (limited availability) from the huge castle gates, playing the inspiring battle tunes of Scotland’s famed regiments. Inclusions: Day Excursion to Glasgow Day 1: We head north to our overnight hotel in interactive exhibition, and enjoy tasting Scotch with half day guided tour • 1 hour cruise Preston. whisky in their welcoming Whisky Lounge. We on Loch Katrine • Dewars Abefeldy Day 2: After breakfast we begin our journey to then drive along Loch Tay to Killin and the Falls of Distillery Tour • Day Excursion to Stirling with comfort stops en route. Dochart. We will return to the hotel via Callander . Edinburgh Entry to Edinburgh Day 3 to 6: • We visit Glasgow for the day. Explore a vibrant Military Tattoo • Today we take a cruise on the Sir Walter and welcoming city bursting with character, Steamship across Loch Katrine . Loch Katrine is personality and great experiences. You’ll find Hallmark Hotel, Preston one of Scotland's hidden gems; this cruise takes world-class attractions, stunning architecture, and H 1 Night in the best this stunning site has to offer. From an ever-evolving food and drink scene. We will be the atmospheric Ben Venue and Ellen’s Isle to the also be joined by a tour guide for half of the day. Golden Lion Hotel, Stirling historic sites of Queen Victoria’s Royal Cottage • Free day to explore Stirling . A wee city with a big H 5 Nights and Factor’s Isle. We then travel to Loch Lomond history, Stirling punches well above its weight for Basis: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast where you have some free time to spend in the historic attractions and spectacular scenery, not (No evening meal on Day 7) department store or why not visit the Maid of to mention shopping, and places to eat. Why not The Loch Steamship. visit Stirling Castle? • We take a scenic drive to Abefeldy where we visit Day 7: After a leisurely breakfast we make our way coach set down point there is a steep cobbled the Dewars Abefeldy Distillery for a tour to see to Edinburgh , where you can enjoy a full day incline to the castle area, and also steps to climb to how they create the distinctive honeyed richness exploring the City of Edinburgh, with its many the seating area. (No evening meal included today). of their Abefeldy spirit. Access their atmospheric places of interest. Remember to make your way to Day 8: After breakfast, sadly it’s time to leave and warehouse and learn how they double age their Edinburgh Castle in plenty of time for the 9.00pm head home making sure we have plenty of whisky for extra smoothness. Explore their performance of the Tattoo. Please note: From the comfort stops on our route.
18 www.tafvalleycoaches.co.uk Stunning St. Anton – Austria NEW TOUR
Tour highlights: Sunday 23 August 2020 Day 1: Depart West Wales and travel to Dover for one of the most beautiful Alpine passes, the the ferry crossing to Calais, before continuing our Silvretta Pass, which travels round more than per person sharing journey to our overnight hotel. 30 hairpin bends. We view Piz Buin, the highest £795 Day 2: We depart our hotel and travel to St. Anton mountain in Vorarlberg. The scenery on this high Duration: 8 Days for our 5 night stay at the Hotel Alberg. road is simply unforgettable and a real highlight Single room supp.: £42 (limited availability) Days 3 to 6: of the holiday Inclusions: • Day at leisure in St. Anton – Free day to relax • Liechtenstein & Arosa Bahn – We head Inclusions: Overnight Hotel on Journey and explore St. Anton. Your Summer card westwards to one of the smallest countries in to and from Austria • Free day to includes the use of all cable cars, free admission Europe today, Liechtenstein. We stop in the enjoy St. Anton • Day Excursion to to the Museum St. Anton and unlimited use of all capital Vaduz, where there will be the Lake Constance • Day Excursion around operating buses running between Landeck and opportunity to visit the Liechtenstein National the Silveretta Pass • Visit to Liechtenstein St. Christoph. Museum, which gives a fascinating insight into • Lake Constance – After breakfast we make our the history of this little country. We continue our Journey on the Arosa Bahn Mountain way to Bregenz, framed by impressive mountain journey to Chur, where we join the Arosa Bahn. Railway • 3 Course Farmers Buffet on chains and nestled by Lake Constance. There is This lovely mountain railway takes us from the One Night • St. Anton’s Summer Card time to enjoy and explore the medieval centre of bustling town of Chur to Arosa, climbing a Welcome Drink on Arrival the city and see the landmark baroque onion thousand metres in just 26 kilometres around spire of St. Martin’s tower before we journey a tight curves and steep inclines. Mercure Hotel, Saarbrucken Sud short distance around the shores of Lake Day 7: We leave St. Anton and journey back to our H 1st Night (Overnight bag needed) Constance to the town of Lindau. This historic overnight hotel making plenty of comfort stops Hotel Arberg, St. Anton town is actually an island brimming with medieval en route. H 5 Nights and half-timbered buildings. Day 8: After an early breakfast we travel to Calais for • Silvertta Pass – Today we make a journey over the ferry crossing to Dover and the journey home. Novotel, Metz H 7th Night (Overnight bag needed) Basis: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
Taf Valley Coaches Reservations 01994 240 908 19 Tour highlights: The Dorset Steam Fair, Bournemouth Wednesday 26 August 2020 £315 per person sharing Duration: 4 Days Single room supp.: Nil (first five guests) Inclusions: Transfer to Dorset Steam Fair Hotel in town centre • Enquire for reduced rate Dorset Steam Fair Tickets
Best Western Hotel Royale, Bournemouth Best Western Hotel Royale is perched on the East Cliff in Bournemouth, the town centre is just a 5 minute walk to the shops, restaurants and beach. It has its own sheltered gardens, where you can relax and enjoy the sea air, or enjoy the large and airy indoor swimming pool. Basis: Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
©Flickr - Marilyn Peddle If you are looking for an excellent fun and action packed day out for all the family, you'll love the Great Dorset Steam Fair. Traditionally this English fair is held at the village of Tarrant Hinton, near Blandford Forum in the heart of the beautiful Dorset countryside. Day 1: Depart West Wales in the morning and travel hotel (but it may be served too early for those of to Bournemouth, arriving at our hotel late you who are visiting the Steam Fair). afternoon and in time for our evening meal. (Entry not included, but please enquire for our Day 2 and 3: Two days at leisure in Bournemouth or reduced rate) coach transfer to The Great Dorset Steam Fair, Day 4: After a leisurely breakfast we will leave for leaving the fair at approx. 7:30pm on the first night. home, with comfort stops en route. Evening meal is included on both nights at the
Tour highlights: Pennine Explorer, Clayton-le-Moors Monday 31 August 2020 £365 per person sharing Duration: 5 Days Single room supp.: Nil (first six guests) Inclusions: Train journey on the Settle-Carlisle Railway • Visit to Skipton Step on Tour Guide of Area Visit to Howarth Visit to Oswaldtwistle Mills (Shopping)
Mercure Dunkenhalge Hotel, Blackburn Mercure Dunkenhalge Hotel is set inside a beautiful 700-year-old country manor house. The building retains many of its original features, including turrets, porticos and a vast staircase, which help to make any stay extra memorable. Set amongst the iconic Lancashire countryside with its own extensive landscaped Discover the Yorkshire-Lancashire border with a relaxing cruise on a traditional canal grounds, Dunkenhalgh Hotel is perfect for a barge and a wonderful train journey. relaxing break.
Day 1: After leaving West Wales we travel to ever-popular Wednesday market. Stall holders and Basis: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast Lancashire for a 4 night stay making comfort stops shoppers barter with each other along the high on our route. street close to the town’s impressive medieval Oswaldtwistle Mills , an award-winning shopping Day 2: Enjoy a classic rail journey on the Settle to castle. Join in the fun, before we continue our village & garden centre. The former Weaving Mill Carlisle Railway disembarking at Appleby, which is journey of the area with a tour guide. has over 100 retailers all under one roof offering considered the most scenic rail journey in England Day 4: After breakfast we visit the historic town of everything from furniture and fashion to food, as it winds through moorland scenery and over the Haworth , popular for its close ties with the famous gifts, textiles, home furnishings & lighting. famous Ribblehead Viaduct. Bronte Sisters and home to the Bronte Parsonage Day 5: After a leisurely breakfast, sadly, it is time Day 3: We travel into Yorkshire to Skipton for its Museum, before a mill shopping experience at for home.
20 www.tafvalleycoaches.co.uk Tour highlights: Mystery Tour Monday 7 September 2020 £340 per person sharing Duration: 5 Days Single room supp.: £80 (limited availability)
Hotel unknown! Basis: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
Who knows where this tour will take you, all we know is that it’s one that can’t be missed!
Like all our popular mystery tours which appeal to those of you who have a ‘Spirit of Adventure’ and the sheer fun of simply not knowing where they are going, all we divulge is the date and the price. We can guarantee an excellent hotel, 3 course dinners, good company and one of our excellent tour drivers! Day 1: Morning departure arriving at our hotel late- Day 3: A second day of mystery and wonder. afternoon. Where will it be today? Day 2: A possible mystery excursion. You won’t Day 4: A free day to explore the area, but who’s Day 5: After a leisurely breakfast depart for home. know where you are going until you are there! knows what you can see or do? Are there more mysteries in store?
Tour highlights: The Magnificent Isle of Man NEW Monday 14 September 2020 TOUR £465 per person sharing Duration: 5 Days Single room supp.: £50 (limited availability) Inclusions: Return Ferry Crossing to Douglas Visit Royal Ramsey • Visit Jurby Junk Visit Peel • Free Day in Douglas Train Journey on Isle of Man Steam Railway and Evening Entertainment at Hotel
Chesterhouse Hotel, Douglas The Chesterhouse Hotel is situated on the seafront of Douglas and has 67 rooms. The Small and perfectly formed, this charming island destination with beautiful scenery and hotel is situated on Douglas Promenade, close to the town centre which offers extensive absorbing heritage is known as the sea bound kingdom and has a captivating story to shopping facilities and a variety of bars and tell – one that stretches back for thousands of years. restaurants. With comfortable surroundings Day 1: We travel from West Wales with comfort the British Isles, or treat yourself to a tram ride. After and great views of Douglas Bay. stops en route to Heysham in Lancashire for the lunch why not take to the water on a pleasure cruise. Basis: Dinner, Bed & Full Manx Breakfast afternoon ferry to Douglas for our 4 nights stay Day 4: After a full Manx breakfast we follow the at the Chesterhouse Hotel. famous TT Course to Royal Ramsey then over to Day 2: We take a trip on the Isle of Man steam the coast via Jurby Junk , which houses a huge railway . It is a delightful way to see the South collection of Isle of Man memorabilia. Then on to Coast, running from Douglas down to the resort the resort of Peel, which has plenty to offer, with of Port Erin before heading down to the Calf of its flat sandy beaches, a Castle, the island’s only Man. We Return via the Historic Castletown. cathedral, the House of Manannan Museum, and Day 3: Day at leisure, why not spend your free time Moors smoked Kipper factory. We will make our in Douglas with a visit to the Manx Museum & way back via the 1000-year-old Parliament at National Art Gallery, known as the islands ‘Treasure Tynwald . House’. Or a stroll along the promenade and the Day 5: After an early breakfast, we have to leave Gaiety Theatre, one of the finest Victorian theatres in and make our way home.
Taf Valley Coaches Reservations 01994 240 908 21 Tour highlights: Wells & Serene Somerset NEW Sunday 20 September 2020 TOUR £395 per person sharing Duration: 5 Days Single room supp.: £64 (limited availability) Inclusions: Afternoon in Bristol Day excursion to Bath • Morning visit to Weston-super-Mare • Entry to Oakham Treasures • Morning visit to Glastonbury, Free afternoon in Wells • Visit to Cardiff
Best Western Swan Hotel, Wells The Best Western Swan Hotel is stunningly located in the shadow of Wells Cathedral, this hotel has unique charm and offers guests modern amenities in a beautiful and relaxed setting. The Best Western Plus Swan hotel is in the heart of vibrant and historic city of Wells. Basis: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
you an uplifting trip down memory lane with its vast and unique collection of memorabilia. Day 4: This morning, we take the short journey to the mystical Glastonbury for some free time. We then return to explore Wells , England’s Day 1: Travel to Wells for a 4 night stay. Calling in shops, the Roman Baths, Pump Room and Sally smallest city. With its cobbled streets, medieval Bristol on our route for a relaxing afternoon. Lunn’s House. architecture, compact historic centre, magnificent Day 2: Today, we visit the wonderful city of Bath , Day 3: We journey to the Somerset Coast today and cathedral and unique moated Bishop’s Palace, a protected World Heritage Site, is full of visit Weston-super-Mare , a seaside resort with a there is plenty to see and do in this wonderful city. architectural wonders. Don’t miss the Royal fabulous beach and new pier. This afternoon, we Day 5: Sadly, it’s time to head for home visiting Crescent, Pulteney Bridge which is lined with tiny head to Oakham Treasures , which will give Cardiff on our way.
Tour highlights: Bideford Weekend Break Friday 25 September 2020 £240 per person sharing Duration: 4 Days Single room supp.: Nil (first two guests) Inclusions: Day Excursion to Bude Entry to Clovelly • Free day in Bideford Evening Entertainment
Durrant House Hotel Durrant House Hotel – is situated near the historical old port of Bideford with views over the Torridge estuary and beyond to the sandy beaches of Instow, this hotel is perfectly located to explore the beautiful rugged coastline, glorious sandy beaches and rolling countryside of North Devon. Basis: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
Day 1: Depart West Wales in the morning and travel North Cornwall. Then we will make our way to to Bideford for our 4 nights stay, with comfort Clovelly (entry included). Clovelly is a small village stops en route. and a major tourist attraction, exceptional in its Day 2 and 3: After a leisurely breakfast you can history and beauty, it’s extremely steep car-free explore the winding narrow streets of Bideford , cobbled main street, makes it a unique village down to the little fishing quay at the heart of to visit. the town. Day 4: Sadly we leave Bideford, making our way Day excursion to Bude – a small seaside resort in home with comfort stops en route.
22 www.tafvalleycoaches.co.uk Tour highlights: Bantry & The Gulf Stream Coast, Ireland Sunday 4 October 2020
NEW per person sharing TOUR £495 Duration: 6 Days Single room supp.: £86 Inclusions: Visit Cork • Visit Mizen Head Visit Beara Peninsula • Bantry Bay Boat Trip & Garnish Island • Visit Dungarvan
The Maritime Hotel, Bantry The stylish Maritime Hotel is set on Bantry Bay amid the three rugged peninsulas of Mizen Head, Sheep’s Head and Beara. A relaxing stay and a warm welcome await you at The Maritime Hotel in West Cork. Dooley’s Hotel, Waterford H 1 Overnight Explore West Cork’s coast and countryside while staying in the charming harbour town of Bantry. Take a boat trip to Garinish Island and visit Mizen Head, Ireland’s southernmost point. The Maritime Hotel, Bantry H 4 Nights Day 1: Catch the afternoon ferry from Fishguard Beara Peninsula , it’s steeped in myth and legend. Basis: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast to Rosslare, and stay overnight in Waterford From colourful Kenmare, the Ring of Beara coastal Day 2: Head down to Bantry visiting Cork on our route passes traditional fishing villages round to route. Enjoy a 4 night stay at the Maritime Hotel Bantry Bay. We travel to Glengarriff to catch the in the centre of Bantry , perfectly placed for ferry to Garinish Island where we can find its idyllic exploring the region’s highlights. Italianate garden. Day 3: Bantry is a popular fishing harbour Day 5: Discover more of Ireland’s southern shores renowned for its mussels and watched over by as we travel east via Youghal . We follow the the Georgian splendour of Bantry House with its Copper Coast route visiting Dungarvan for more panoramic views of the bay. We take the pretty superb ocean views. drive down to the coast, at Mizen Head – try to Day 6: Morning ferry to South Wales and complete spot Fastnet Rock, known as ‘Ireland’s Teardrop’. your journey home. Day 4: Today we see the gorgeous scenery of
Tour highlights: Blackpool Illuminations Monday 12 October 2020 £285 per person sharing Duration: 5 Days Single room supp.: Nil (first 6 guests) Inclusions: Visit Cleveleys • Visit Fleetwood Market • Drive through the Illuminations Visit Lytham St. Annes
Adelaide House Hotel Adelaide House Hotel is situated in the town centre, opposite the Winter Gardens and Houndshill Shopping Centre and only minutes from The Tower, beach, theatres and attractions. All bedrooms are en-suite and include tea/coffee making facilities. The hotel has a lift. Basis: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
Blackpool Illuminations transforms the promenade into a wonderland of colour and lights. This year, the World's Biggest 3D Holographic Experience comes to Blackpool Illuminations. So, whether you are looking for a quiet and relaxing break with bracing seafront strolls or the exciting roller coaster rides, you are sure to enjoy. Day 1: Morning departure to Blackpool, with A morning of leisure before we travel to Lytham St. comfort stops en route. Annes . Just six miles from Blackpool, Lytham and Days 2 to 4: After a leisurely breakfast, we will St. Annes-on-Sea, are worlds apart in both character drive to Cleveleys and on to Fleetwood Market . and atmosphere. The dual seaside towns are nestled The afternoon is at leisure, before our evening along a picturesque stretch of coastline lined with drive through the famous Blackpool Illuminations . tended lawns, a boating lake and pretty parks. A day of leisure to explore the sights and Day 5: After a leisurely breakfast we make our attractions of Blackpool. way home with comfort stops en route.
Taf Valley Coaches Reservations 01994 240 908 23 Tour highlights: Golden Sands of Norfolk, Great Yarmouth Monday 19 October 2020 NEW TOUR £375 per person sharing Duration: 5 Days Single room supp.: £81 (first six guests) Inclusions: Entry to Hoveton Hall Gardens Visit to Cromer • Free day in Great Yarmouth Included steam train journey on the Bure Valley Railway • Included boat cruise on the Norfolk Broads • Hotel Entertainment
The Prom Hotel, Great Yarmouth Basis: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
With miles of golden sands and a great range of attractions, the seaside resort of Great Yarmouth is always a popular choice for groups and this tour features an impressive National Trust property, a steam train journey, Broads cruise, Shire horses and, of course, the beautiful beaches of Great Yarmouth and Cromer. Day 1: Early morning departure from West Wales Yarmouth , Norfolk’s premier coastal town and to Great Yarmouth , arriving at our hotel with time home to 15 miles of golden, sandy beaches. Some to relax before our evening meal. of the resort's many attractions include the Time Day 2: This morning we visit the beautiful Hoveton and Tide Museum, where we can wander down a Hall Gardens , made up of several areas, all with typical 1913 ‘Row’ and see inside the homes of local their own unique characteristics. Gardens to enjoy fishermen, and the award winning Merrivale Model minute stroll to Wroxham Bridge, from where we include the Spider walled garden, the old kitchen Village, Railway and Gardens, set over an acre of begin the next stage of our journey, a 90 minute garden, the glass house, the woodland walk, the landscaped gardens with streams and waterfalls. circular cruise of the Norfolk Broads , arriving back kidney lake and the magnolia garden and lake. In Day 4: This morning we enjoy a 45 minute steam at Wroxham Bridge at 1.00 pm. We spend the rest the afternoon, we spend free time in nearby train journey on the Bure Valley Railway through of the afternoon relaxing back in Great Yarmouth. Cromer, one of Norfolk’s classic seaside towns. the beautiful Norfolk countryside. On arrival in Day 5: Sadly it is time to head home, making sure Day 3: Today, we spend time at leisure in Great Wroxham, we disembark and take a leisurely 15 we have plenty of comfort stops en route.
Tour highlights: Mystery Weekend Friday 30 October 2020 £299 per person sharing Duration: 4 Days Single room supp.: £65 (limited availability)
Hotel unknown! Basis: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
Another of our popular mystery weekends
Like all our popular mystery weekends which appeal to those of you who have a ‘Spirit of Adventure’ and the sheer fun of simply not knowing where they are going, all we divulge is the date and the price. We can guarantee an excellent hotel, 3 course dinners, good company and one of our excellent tour drivers! Day 1: Morning departure arriving at our hotel Day 3: A second day of mystery and wonder. mid-afternoon. Where will it be today? Day 2: A possible mystery excursion. You won’t Day 4: After a leisurely breakfast depart for home. know where you are going until you are there! Are there more mysteries in store?
24 www.tafvalleycoaches.co.uk Tour highlights: Isle of Wight – A ‘Victorian’ Christmas Monday 9 November 2020 NEW TOUR £395 per person sharing Duration: 5 Days Single room supp.: £45 (limited availability) Inclusions: Victorian Christmas Package Entry to Osbourne House • Return Ferry crossing to Isle of Wight • Visit to Godshill Visit to Brightstone • Free day in Shanklin Evening entertainment
The Bourne Hall Hotel, Shanklin Bourne Hall, an elegant, family run, Country House Hotel and restaurant, set in mature grounds in Shanklin, Isle of Wight. Originally Day 1: Journey to Portsmouth or Lymington for the complete without a visit to Alum Bay, famous for its built in the late 1860’s, said to be for one of short crossing to the Isle of Wight. We arrive at multi coloured sand cliffs and breath taking views Queen Victoria’s ladies in waiting, the ‘house’ the hotel mid-afternoon and step back in time to be of the Needles and lighthouse. Enjoy tea and cake still retains its sense of history whilst providing welcomed into the Yuletide spirit. Enjoy tea and on our arrival back at the Bourne Hall. A Mulled wine comfortable accommodation enhanced by mince pies served in the drawing room on arrival. reception will be served in the hall at 18:30 before Immerse yourself in the splendour of the original a ‘Gala Buffet’ at 19:00 served in the restaurant. its original Victorian features. 1870’s features of the ‘house’ traditionally Day 3: “Christmas Day” – The day is yours to Basis: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast decorated. A drinks reception will welcome you explore Shanklin . The Old Village is full of before you take your seats for a candlelit delicious picturesque cottages clustered around the three course meal in the Cameron restaurant, thatched Crab Inn, many of which have become Queen Victoria’s island retreat. Highlights include named after Julia Cameron, the famous Victoria craft and gift shops. Take a stroll through the the lavishly furnished State Rooms and glorious photographer. tranquil Shanklin Chime (cost not included) or head grounds and gardens. Upon our return, a three Day 2: “Christmas Eve” – After a hearty breakfast, to the beach and Esplanade. Return to the hotel course dinner will be served in the Cameron our first stop today is Godshill Village with its and look forward to enjoying an Isle of Wight beer restaurant whilst marveling at the trickery of a charming thatched cottages, model village, gift and wine tasting reception prior to your Christmas table magician and maybe a surprise visitor . shops and tea rooms. Then onto Brightstone , where Day three course evening dinner. Followed by Day 5: Enjoy a farewell breakfast and say goodbye an interesting stop can be made at Isle of Wight evening entertainment. to the Isle of Wight as we make our way home Pearl . Finally, no trip to the Isle of Wight would be Day 4: Morning tour to the famous Osborne House, with comfort stops en route.
Tour highlights: Thursford Christmas Spectacular Saturday 14 November 2020
NEW per person sharing TOUR £315 Duration: 4 Days Single room supp.: £63 (limited availability) Inclusions: Free Morning in Great Yarmouth Entry to Thursford Christmas Spectacular Day Excursion to Norwich
The Prom Hotel, Great Yarmouth Basis: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
Set in the magical surroundings of mechanical organs and fairground carousels, with a cast of 130 professional singers, dancers and musicians – many of whom are West End performers – the 3 hour performance delivers an extravaganza of non-stop singing, dancing, music, humour and variety. It’s a fast moving celebration of the festive season featuring an eclectic and year round favourites. With a cast of 120 this is mix of both seasonal and year-round favourites, with famous and much-loved chart toppers the biggest Christmas show of its kind in Europe! Day 3: We travel to Norwich for a day of leisure. being sung alongside traditional carols. Inside the Medieval city walls, from oak-clad pubs Day 1: With a morning departure, we will arrive departure for the matinee performance of down cobbled streets that lead to gleaming cafés, at The Prom Hotel, Great Yarmouth for our 3 night Thursford Christmas Spectacular , an extravaganza from market stalls to church spires, Norwich has stay and enjoy a delicious evening meal. of non-stop singing, dancing, music, humour and got so much to offer so why not explore it! Day 2: After a hearty breakfast, we have a morning variety. It’s a fast moving celebration of the festive Day 4: After a tasty farewell breakfast, we make free in Great Yarmouth , before our mid-day season featuring an eclectic mix of both seasonal our way home, with comfort stops en route.
Taf Valley Coaches Reservations 01994 240 908 25 Tour highlights: Birmingham and Gloucester Christmas Markets Saturday 21 November 2020 £125 per person sharing Duration: 2 Days Single room supp.: £50
Jurys Inn Hotel, Birmingham Basis: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
We offer you a package of probably the two best Christmas markets in Britain. The Frankfurt Market in Birmingham City Centre has that continental flavour, typical of a German Christmas. Bavarian Music, Gluhwein, Marzipan, and all the traditional stalls and attractions. Gloucester Christmas market is a complete contrast being an evocation of a Victorian filled with side-shows and more than a hundred Christmas. Both in their own way having a charming fore taste of festivities. stalls with many stallholders expected to dress in To complete your enjoyment we stay for one night at the Jurys Inn Birmingham (Evening traditional dress as 19th century ladies, gents, urchins and chimney sweeps, as well as a few meal is included), so that you can have the maximum time at the two Markets. Victorian themed surprises along the way! If you Day 1: Home to Jurys Inn Birmingham for an early included. The market closes at 9pm. have had enough of retail therapy why not take check in. As the hotel is within walking distance of Day 2: After breakfast we travel to Gloucester for the weight off your feet and relax in one of the the market, you will have plenty of time to enjoy the second of our Christmas Markets, where you city’s many cafes, pubs and restaurants the Frankfurt market, or the retail delights of the can enjoy the delights of a Victorian Market. The We depart late afternoon (approx 4.30pm) and nearby Bull Ring shopping mall. Evening meal is atmospheric streets of historic Gloucester will be arrive home in good time.
Tour highlights: Llandudno ‘Holly and Mistletoe’ Saturday 21 November 2020 £375 per person sharing Duration: 5 Days Single room supp.: Nil (first six guests) Inclusions: Sherry reception with canapés Evening Entertainment • Late night buffets Free day in Llandudno • Christmas Carols with Afternoon Tea • Presents from Santa Two day excursions • Tasting menu
Tynedale Hotel, Llandudno Welcome to our fantastic ‘Holly and Mistletoe’ break! Where a white Christmas and Santa are Basis: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast always on the menu. So it’s now time for you to relax and enjoy a fabulous 5 days of festive fun!
Day 1: “Christmas Eve” – We depart West Wales Christmas shopping and explore the immaculate entertainment before you top up the calories with making comfort stops en route. On our arrival you seafront. Make sure you are back at the hotel in the late night finger buffet. will be greeted by Santa’s little helpers who will take time for Christmas carols and afternoon tea. Its Day 4: “New Year’s Eve” – Time to enjoy the last your luggage to your rooms whilst you relax with then time to enjoy our Christmas Dinner, served breakfast of the year before we start our journey tea and hot mince pies after your journey. Shortly with a complimentary glass of wine, Christmas to our excursion. Once back in the hotel we enjoy after, enjoy a festive sherry reception with delicious crackers and a wonderful warm atmosphere. Santa afternoon tea followed by a Haggis rolling canapés whilst getting to know your fellow revellers. is coming and will have presents for everyone – competition which should get you in the mood for We then start the party with a fantastic four course Let’s hope you haven’t been Naughty! The evening the New Year’s Eve Celebration Dinner! Coffee and dinner, funny hats and party poppers! Followed by consists of some entertainment till late, before we bingo is on tonight followed by a great evening of entertainment and cabaret in the Café Bar – and if enjoy a finger buffet to complete a perfect Christmas! entertainment including a fancy dress parade. you are feeling peckish after the cabaret and Day 3: “Boxing Day” – Wakey-wakey! It’s breakfast It wouldn’t be a New Year’s Party without Auld Llandudno’s invigorating sea air, then it is time for time again! Today, we head out on an excursion Lang Syne and a finger buffet to end the night! your late night buffet. Don’t forget to hang up your where you will have some free time to explore Day 5: “New Year’s Day” – All good things must come stocking, and no peeking until it’s at least 7:00am! before arriving back in our hotel in time for Happy to an end and sadly the day of departure has arrived. Day 2: “Christmas Day” – As it is Christmas Hour then the Fire and Ice evening begins. We then Place your luggage outside your rooms for the elves morning, enjoy a hearty breakfast and a day at enjoy an amazing tasting menu with a touch of to transfer it to our sleigh (coach). After breakfast, we leisure in Llandudno, where you can do some theatre. The evening consists of bingo and will make our way home with comfort stops en route.
26 www.tafvalleycoaches.co.uk Tour highlights: Torquay and Tinsel Friday 27 November 2020 £265 per person sharing Duration: 4 Days Single room supp.: Nil (first six guests) Inclusions: Six Course Candelit Dinners Evening entertainment Visit from Santa • Day excursion in Devon
The Headlands Hotel, Torquay This elegant Torquay hotel is situated in one of the most beautiful parts of Torquay on the English Riviera, sitting majestically on the headland looking out to sea. It is set in two acres of magnificent ground and offers stunning views across Torbay with numerous coastal walks nearby. Basis: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast Day 1: “Christmas Eve” – We depart home arriving any guests that claim to have been good! We will in our hotel late afternoon. Once you have settled then enjoy a day excursion exploring memorable into your comfortable accommodation join us in landmarks in Devon. We return to the hotel in time 8.30pm. Following your evening meal get your the Gallery Lounge Bar for a complimentary drink for a full traditional Christmas dinner with all the dancing shoes on and make sure you have left served to you from 6.00pm. A scrumptious six- trimmings or alternative choices are available some room for an evening with festive course Candlelit Dinner will be served in the between 6.30pm until 8.30pm. Enjoy the festive entertainment including dancing and traditional Romanoff Restaurant from 6.30 until 8.30pm, entertainment in the Gallery Lounge Bar for singing of Auld Lang Syne at 11.00pm in the Gallery then enjoy the festive entertainment in the another spectacular evening. Lounge Bar. See in the New Year with a glass of Gallery Lounge Bar. Other lounges are always Day 3: “New Year’s Eve” – After another mulled wine served to you from 9.00pm in the available for those preferring a quieter evening. breakfast to set you up for a free day at leisure, Gallery Lounge Bar. Day 2: “Christmas Day” – A full English breakfast why not see the sights of Torquay. Get your Glad Day 4: “New Year’s Day” – Your farewell breakfast will be served to you from 8.00am until 9.30am. Rags on for our ‘Dress to impress ‘evening which will be served to you in the restaurant. We then Santa has promised to visit this morning and he starts off with a six course Gala Dinner in the begin our journey home making comfort stops on will be by the fireside from 9.30am with a gift for Historic Romanoff Restaurant from 6.30pm until our route.
Tour highlights: Manchester & Chester Christmas Markets Friday 27 November 2020
NEW per person sharing TOUR £185 Duration: 3 Days Single room supp.: £45 (limited availability) Inclusions: Day Excursion to Manchester Christmas Market Visit Chester Christmas Market
Best Western Cresta Court Hotel, Altrincham Basis: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
Manchester has more than 300 beautifully festooned stalls and chalets spread across the city centre. Soak up the atmosphere and follow the market trail as it winds through the city centre, tempting you with gifts, crafts, jewellery, clothes and toys. Shoppers are in for a magical time at Chester Christmas Market, with over 70 traditional wooden chalets situated in the heart of Chester, all wrapped around a sparkling Christmas tree. There will be an abundance of festive treats and gifts on offer, including quality local and regional products, crafts, clothing, accessories, jewellery, unique gifts, and stocking fillers which are sure to make the perfect present! its Roman heritage, right on the English and Welsh Day 1: We depart West Wales and head north Christmas Markets. Explore the city and find border... It’s now known for the regular horse making comfort stops en route. We visit Chester in perfect presents in time for Christmas, or just racing meets along with some exclusive shopping! the afternoon where you can spend a few hours enjoy the atmosphere and make the most of the Don’t forget to sample the delicious hot food and shopping in the magical Christmas markets or why amazing food stalls. We return to our hotel in drink, including tasty mulled wine and hot not explore the city; there are plenty of things to see! time for our evening meal. chocolate; the perfect way to keep warm whilst Day 2: After breakfast we head into Manchester Day 3: This morning journey back into the centre enjoying the market. We then continue our where you can spend the day at their fantastic of the beautiful walled city of Chester! Famed for journey home, arriving home late evening.
Taf Valley Coaches Reservations 01994 240 908 27 Tour highlights: Taf Valley Coaches Christmas Dinner Wednesday 9 December 2020 £28 per person Duration: 1 Day
Giltar Hotel, Tenby
Celebrate Christmas with Taf Valley Coaches. Join us for a jolly afternoon at The Giltar Hotel , pick-ups). We will also be providing light Tenby on Wednesday the 9th of December 2019 for entertainment after lunch – it does not matter a festive three course Christmas dinner! Taf Valley if you are Naughty or Nice, we welcome you all, Coaches will provide the transport (sleigh) to and and we hope you have a very Merry Christmas! from the venue – picking up in local areas (limited
Tour highlights: New Year’s in Bournemouth NEW Wednesday 30 December 2020 TOUR £395 per person sharing Duration: 4 Days Single room supp.: Nil (first five guests)
Best Western Hotel Royale, Bournemouth Basis: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
whilst the Highland Pipers will lift your spirits Come and celebrate the passing of one year to the next at the Hotel Royale, situated on during Dinner. Join us for live entertainment Bournemouth’s exclusive, tranquil and picturesque East Cliff. Party your way into the and disco dancing to see in the New Year. Day 3: Enjoy that sleep in to welcome in a fantastic New Year and take the stress out of organising your own get together. New Year with an American style brunch. Today you Day 1: We depart and make our way to Day 2: After a hearty breakfast is served; we travel have a free day at leisure so why not use the resort Bournemouth making comfort stops on our route, to Southampton where you will have time to leisure facilities or take a stroll along the cliff top or getting to our hotel early evening in time for a explore. Why not get a bite to eat, or have a look at beaches. A farewell Candlelit dinner is served welcome glass of bubbly and canapés. A superb what the shops have on offer? There are plenty of followed by top local live entertainment till late. candlelit dinner awaits you, followed by amazing things to see and do. We return to our hotel by Day 4: A Final Big Breakfast is served before we begin live entertainment until late. early evening, a Gala Dinner will be served tonight, our journey home making comfort stops on our way.
28 www.tafvalleycoaches.co.uk Day Tours 2020
Date Destination Price Tuesday 28th January Trago Mills – Mythyr Tydfil £15.00 Tuesday 18th February Swansea Market £10.00 Tuesday 17th March McArthur Glenn - Bridgend £14.00 Ticket Wednesday 8th April We Will Rock You – Cardiff Millennium £62.00 Inc. Ticket Saturday 18th April RHS Cardiff Flower Show / Shopper £14.00 not Inc. Tuesday 12th May Abergavenny Market Day £15.00 Saturday TBC May Antiques Fair of Wales – Builth Wells £15.00 Tuesday 26th May Clyne Gardens & Mumbles £10.00 Saturday 4th July Swansea Air Show £10.00 Tea Tuesday 14th July Trip & Afternoon Tea at Login Station £24.00 Inc. Wednesday 22nd July Royal Welsh Show £15.00 Thursday 30th July Disney’s Lion King Musical, Wales Millenium Centre £95.00 Friday TBC July Caerphilly – The Big Cheese £15.00 Tuesday 4th August Aberystwyth £15.00 Eve Meal Tuesday 25th August Mystery Trip & Evening Meal £25.00 Inc. Saturday 5th September Antiques Fair of Wales – Builth Wells £15.00 Tuesday 29th September Hereford and Fruit Picking £18.00 Tuesday 27th October St. Fagans / Cardiff £14.00 Tuesday 10th November Trago Mills – Mythyr Tydfil £15.00 Tuesday 24th November McArthur Glenn – Bridgend £14.00 Monday 30th November Builth Wells – Winter Fair £15.00 Tuesday 8th December Swansea Christmas Shopper £10.00 Tuesday 15th December Cardiff Christmas Shopper £14.00
Rugby 2020 Date Destination Price Saturday 1st February Wales v Italy (Cardiff) £14.00 Saturday 22nd February Wales v France (Cardiff) £14.00 Saturday 14th March Wales v Scotland (Cardiff) £14.00
Autumn Rugby Internationals 2020 Date Destination Price To be confirmed Wales (Cardiff) £15.00
Taf Valley Coaches Reservations 01994 240 908 29 Tour highlights: Torquay Reunion Weekend Friday 15 January 2021 £195 per person sharing Duration: 4 Days Single room supp.: Nil (limited availability)
The Belgrave Sands Hotel & Spa, Torquay (4-star) The Belgrave Sands Hotel & Spa has one of the best locations in Torquay. Set in the City Centre district of Torquay, this hotel offers a fitness centre, a spa and wellness centre. It is a 2 minute walk from the beach & 3 minute from Torre Abbey. Every evening we will enjoy a 5 course meal, followed by entertainment in the lounge. Basis: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
Torquay, the centre of the English Riviera is an ideal location to enjoy a weekend away, meeting new and old friends. Day 1: After a leisurely journey to Torquay with Returning to our hotel in plenty of time to relax, suitable comfort stops en route, we will arrive in before our evening meal, followed by our hotel late afternoon, allowing time to make use entertainment. of the hotel’s facilities or just relax in the lounge Day 3: A day of leisure, for you to explore Torquay and reacquaint with friends (old & new). at your own pace. Day 2: Today, we will enjoy a day excursion Day 4: Following breakfast, we will start our exploring memorable landmarks in Devon. journey home, with comfort stops en route.
Tour highlights: Paignton Special Weekend Friday 22 January 2021 £195 per person sharing Duration: 4 Days Single room supp.: Nil (limited availability)
The Palace Hotel, Paignton (3-star) The Palace Hotel, boasts a prime seafront location with fantastic views across Torbay. It provides a careful blend of luxury and service with a modern and stylish interior as well as an exclusive health suite and indoor pool. Set in beautiful grounds, The Palace Hotel is situated in a desirable location on Paignton’s Esplanade and directly opposite Paignton seafront and the towns centre only a short walk away. Each night you will be treated to a 5 course dinner, followed by entertainment in the lounge. Basis: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
This is an ideal weekend to meet some of the staff of Taf Valley Coaches, re-acquaint with old friends and a chance to make new friends. Day 1: After a leisurely journey to Paignton with Returning to our hotel in plenty of time to relax, suitable comfort stops en route, we will arrive in before our evening meal, followed by entertainment. our hotel late afternoon, allowing time to make use Day 3: A day of leisure, for you to explore Paignton of the hotel’s facilities or just relax in the lounge at your own pace. and reacquaint with friends (old & new). Day 4: Following breakfast, we will start our Day 2: Today, we will enjoy a day excursion journey home, with comfort stops en route. exploring memorable landmarks in Devon.
30 www.tafvalleycoaches.co.uk Tour highlights: Rugby Six Nations Scotland v Wales – Edinburgh Thursday 11 February 2021 £310 per person sharing Duration: 4 Days Single room supp.: £105
Holiday Inn, Edinburgh The Holiday Inn Edinburgh West enjoys great panoramic views of the Pentland Hills. The Hotel is perfect for leisure customers, with many nearby sightseeing attractions, which include Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace and Museum. The Hotel has a choice of two restaurants: Traders Restaurant or Sampans Oriental Restaurant, as well as a café and relaxing bar. The Holiday Inn Edinburgh has a Spirit of Health and Fitness Club, which is the ideal way to relax, with a fully equipped Gymnasium, Swimming Pool, Sauna, Spa, Solarium and Beauty Treatments. Basis: Bed and Breakfast
Day 1: After an early start we journey north to Day 3: Match Day, plenty of time to enjoy the pre Edinburgh, Holiday Inn Hotel, home for the next match ‘Hwyl’. Murrayfield Stadium is just a short few days. walk away from our Hotel. Day 2: Day at leisure, why not spend the day Day 4: After breakfast we depart our hotel for exploring the historic sights of Scotland’s capital home. or soak up the atmosphere in one of the city’s many hostelries.
Tour highlights: Clive & Guests Entertain, Caernarfon Friday 12 March 2021 £210 per person sharing Duration: 3 Days Single room supp.: £48 Inclusions: Evening Entertainment from Clive and Guests and a Day Excursion on Day 2
Hotel The Celtic Royal Hotel is a Stylish Hotel located in the famous town of Caernarfon with fine dining and superb leisure facilities. Basis: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
Banish those winter blues with a short break at the Celtic Royal Hotel. This friendly, welcoming hotel promises to lift your spirits with a weekend of good company, excellent food and lots of fun! Day 1: We will travel through Mid-Wales to Clive Edwards & Guests. Caernarfon, to our hotel The Celtic Royal, where Day 3: After breakfast we will make our way the weekend entertainment begins. home, calling in Llety Park for late lunch and Day 2: A short excursion trip to put you in fine arriving home early evening. form for the evening’s concert by our own
Taf Valley Coaches Reservations 01994 240 908 31 Booking Conditions
DEPARTURE POINTS Important Information & Booking Conditions We pick up at the following:
HOW TO MAKE A BOOKING: needs as outlined in the ‘Special Needs’ section below. Cardigan, Cilgerran, Boncath, Blaenffos, Crymych, BY TELEPHONE Ring 01994 240908 and our friendly staff If you are prevented from travelling as a result of such Efailwen, Llandissilio, Clunderwen. will be pleased to reserve the holiday of your choice. termination, our responsibility for your holiday thereupon Pembroke Dock, Pembroke Lamphey, Manorbier, Tenby, Payment can be made by credit/debit card or post a cheque ceases. Full cancellation charges will apply and we will be Kilgetty, Narberth. Neyland, Milford Haven, made payable to TAF VALLEY HOLIDAYS. The confirmation under no obligation whatsoever for any refund, Haverfordwest. of your booking will be posted to you. compensation or loss you may incur. Whitland, Pwll Trap, St Clears, Bancyfelin, Lampeter, Llandysul, Newcastle Emlyn, Carmarthen and M4 corridor. IN PERSON AT OUR OFFICE SPECIAL NEEDS Penrheol, Whitland, Carms SA34 0NH We recognise that not all our holidays will be suitable for We can also pick up at some villages en route – please The deposit must be paid when booking and the people with disabilities and mobility problems. Some enquire. Please do not change your pick up point without confirmation of your booking will either be given to you or tours involve a great deal of travelling and changes of informing us first. posted to you. Payments can be made by cash, credit/debit hotels and it is not possible for our driver(s) to provide a You are responsible for ensuring that you are at the card or cheque made payable to TAF VALLEY HOLIDAYS. sufficient level of care, particularly in cases of poor mobility. correct departure point at the correct time, and we cannot If each passenger who has a disability is accompanied by a be liable for any loss or expense suffered by passengers THE DEPOSIT IS NON REFUNDABLE companion who is able to provide the necessary assistance, because of their late arrival at any departure point. The final payment should be paid by the date stated on and the coach steps can be negotiated then you are most your booking confirmation form, if the balance is not paid welcome. We are pleased to carry your folding wheelchair TRAVEL DOCUMENTS on time we reserve the right to cancel your holiday and or walking frame in the luggage compartment but you When you have paid the balance we will forward to you retain your deposit. MUST notify us of your intention to bring one. We regret all the necessary documents/labels/pick up information. that due to health & safety we are unable to carry battery You will receive coach holiday information approximately A REMINDER WILL ONLY BE SENT IF THE powered wheelchairs or mobility vehicles on our feeder 7 days before departure. Certain documents such as theatre BALANCE IS NOT PAID BY THE DUE DATE. minibuses and small coaches, we will only carry them on tickets will be retained by us and given to you on departure. The cost of the holiday is not guaranteed against any tour vehicles if there is sufficient space in the luggage increase resulting from government action, including an compartment and a travelling companion is present to lift PASSPORTS increase in VAT, additional bonding, devaluation of the and handle the mobility vehicle. It is not the driver’s For all continental holidays you will require a British pound sterling or increased fuel charges. responsibility to handle mobility vehicles. Mobility vehicles Passport. We cannot accept responsibility if passengers must be brought to our depot before you book a holiday so are not in possession of the correct travel documents and IF YOU CHANGE YOUR BOOKING we can confirm if the vehicle is suitable to be transported in no refund can be given to those unable to complete their If, after a confirmation of booking has been issued and the luggage compartment of our vehicles. Passengers with journey for this reason. Please make sure you are in you wish to change your holiday to another destination, these types of vehicles MUST board the coach at our depot possession of the EHIC European Health Insurance Card, we will do our utmost to make the changes possible. in Whitland and as space is limited only 1 SMALL mobility when travelling abroad. vehicle will be allowed per tour. Please do not be offended if CHANGES BY US mobility is refused as we will not jeopardise the practicalities SMOKING Sometimes it may be necessary at short notice to make and smooth running of the tour. Drivers cannot act as Smoking is not allowed at any time on the coach. There changes to an itinerary or a hotel etc. If a hotel change is carers for passengers at departure, during the journey or on will be frequent stops to ensure that smokers are not too involved we will endeavour to offer you a similar standard arrival at destination. Our drivers will be happy to provide inconvenienced. Please advise at the time of booking if you hotel and keep you informed of any changes. Occasionally general assistance to passengers but will not be expected to: require a non-smoking bedroom as some hotels still have we may be forced to alter timings, routes, itineraries or smoking rooms available. hotels, if this is necessary then an inconvenience will be 1) Provide assistance that extends to bodily lifting and kept to a minimum. carrying of any passengers on and off the coach. HOTEL AMENITIES 2) Undertake any action that may put their health, safety All the amenities described in this brochure will CANCELLATION BY YOU welfare or the legal requirements for a break in duty at normally be available for the enjoyment of our customers. If you cancel your holiday IT MUST BE CONFIRMED TO risk. However, some amenities (lifts, swimming pools etc) may US IN WRITING . Your cancellation will take effect from occasionally break down or require servicing or cleaning the date when we receive your written confirmation of SUITABILITY OF HOLIDAYS and therefore we cannot guarantee that they will always your cancellation. A reduction in room occupancy may Please note that some tours can be demanding with several be available. increase the charges for any remaining passengers by the hotels being used. Please read the itinerary carefully before application of supplements for low occupancy of rooms. deciding on your holiday to make sure the holiday will be HOTEL CLASSIFICATIONS suitable for you. If you are unsure about booking, please Any ratings shown are the official ratings of the country CANCELLATION BY THE CLIENT contact our office and we will do our best to advise you concerned, and may differ from normal British standards. CANCELLATION OCCURING CANCELLATION CHARGE and help you make your decision. Please note in some European countries, especially Austria (As a percentage of the ‘twin beds’ can be two separate mattresses in a double Total Holiday Cost) SUITCASES frame with single duvets. All baggage and personal belongings are carried at owners 57 days or more Deposit only risk and Taf Valley will not accept any responsibility for IF YOU HAVE A COMPLAINT 56 days and under 100% any loss or damage except where such loss or damage is If you have a complaint during your holiday, please inform, caused by proven negligence of the company’s employees. in the first instance the supplier of the service and then CANCELLATION BY US Due to the health and safety of our employees you must our driver who will do his utmost to resolve the problem It is necessary for there to be a minimum number of keep to one MEDIUM sized suitcase per person, maximum immediately. Failing this you must notify us in writing passengers in order to operate a tour. In certain weight 18kg (40lb). We reserve the right to refuse to carry within fourteen days after you return. circumstances therefore, we may have to cancel your suitcases, which exceed the weight limit and ask you to holiday. If this should occur we will return to you all remove any excess weight. On tours where there are SEAT ALLOCATION money you have paid to us, or we will offer you a overnight hotels it is advisable to take in addition a small Requests for particular seats on the coach can be made suitable alternative. overnight bag and your main case can be left in the luggage when booking and these will remain your seats throughout hold. You can also take a small travel bag or handbag on the tour, but allocations are made on a first come first PUNCTUALITY board the coach. serve basis so early booking is advisable. We reserve the Passengers are asked to be punctual at all times when on right to change your seat and allocate you a different one a TAF VALLEY HOLIDAY. Times will be given by your tour EUROPEAN FOOD for operational reasons, but this will happen very rarely. driver and he will only be permitted 15 minutes waiting time. For our European selection, exploring new cultures is what On single bookings we reserve the right to alter your holidaying abroad is all about and whilst our hoteliers will seating to maximise the seating available, this also will RIGHTS OF REFUSAL & PASSENGER BEHAVIOUR do their best to provide food for British tastes, they may happen very rarely. We accept no liability in the event Taf Valley reserve the unconditional right to refuse a not always succeed... enjoy the difference. of any such change. booking or terminate a passenger’s holiday in the event of unreasonable conduct which in our opinion is likely to ALTERATIONS SEAT BELTS cause distress, damage or annoyance to other customers, We reserve the right to alter, without notice, routes, Under the legislation, it is your own responsibility to employees, property or any third party. This includes seating plans and itineraries on any tour arranged by ensure your seat belts are securely fastened at all times passengers who fail to advise us of any disability or special Taf Valley. whilst travelling.
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SINGLE ROOMS avoid dehydration. In some foreign countries, standards of information you provide to us regarding your state of Single rooms get booked very quickly, and we would infrastructure safety and hygiene may be lower than those health is stored only for the purpose of the specific suggest that if you are travelling alone you should book to which we are accustomed in the UK. You should booking for which you divulge the information. It is made early to avoid disappointment. AS EACH HOTEL ONLY therefore exercise greater care for your own protection. available to hoteliers and transportation providers only in OFFERS A LIMITED NUMBER OF SINGLE ROOMS, WE so far as it is absolutely necessary to enable them to WOULD ASK THAT WHERE IT IS POSSIBLE TO SHARE A BROCHURE DETAILS accommodate your needs. This information is not stored TWIN ROOM WITH A FRIEND YOU ARE TRAVELLING WITH, Every effort has been made to ensure that all details for use in future bookings and must be disclosed to us each THAT YOU SHOW CONSIDERATION TO THE SINGLE enclosed are correct at the time of going to print. The time you make a booking. We do not pass names and TRAVELLER BY DOING SO. brochure is merely a guide for you to make your holiday addresses to third parties without your permission. In Some hotels make a single supplement charge which we choice and we cannot accept responsibility for changes making this booking, you consent to this information being must pass on to you. The payment of a single room that may occur. passed on to the relevant persons or suppliers. If you no supplement does not imply that any room allocated will longer wish to receive brochures from us, please telephone be anything other than a single room. BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE 01994 240 908 we will amend our database immediately. In accordance with “The Package Travel, Package Holidays Your data controller is Taf Valley Coaches. SPECIAL REQUESTS and Package Tours Regulations 1992” all passengers If you have any special requests e.g. low floor bedroom, booking with Bysiau Cwm Taf Valley Coaches Ltd are fully TRAVEL INSURANCE non-smoking room, special diet etc, THEY MUST BE MADE protected for the initial deposit and subsequently the From 1 January 2009 the sale of Travel Insurance was WHEN BOOKING. These requests are usually fulfilled; balance of all monies paid to us, including repatriation if regulated by the Financial Authority. As we do not hold the BUT THEY ARE ONLY REQUESTS AND CANNOT BE required, arising from cancellation or curtailment of your necessary authorisation, we are no longer able to offer or GUARANTEED and we cannot accept a booking conditional travel arrangements due to the insolvency Bysiau Cwm advise on Travel Insurance related matters, therefore, on such a request being met. Requests made direct to Taf Valley Coaches Ltd. you will have to make alternative arrangements. Travel hotels will not be considered. There is no requirement for Financial Protection of day Insurance is available at many outlets for your convenience. trips, and none is provided. CARE OF THE CUSTOMER Consumer aware: Your booking is insured by IPP Ltd and WE STRONGLY ADVISE ALL CLIENTS TO We trust that you will enjoy your holiday with us but if there its panel of insurers. This insurance is only valid for TAKE OUT TRAVEL INSURANCE is any reason for you not to be satisfied please inform, in passengers who book and pay directly with/to Bysiau Cwm the first instance the supplier of the service and then the Taf Valley Coaches Ltd. If you have booked and/ or paid It is not compulsory in law to take out travel insurance for tour driver who will do his utmost to resolve the problem direct to a Travel Agent for a holiday with Bysiau Cwm a tour within the United Kingdom, but it is compulsory for immediately. Failing this you must notify us in writing Taf Valley Coaches Ltd please request proof of how the our tours operating outside the United Kingdom. You will within fourteen days after you return so that we can booking is secured as this will not be covered by IPP Ltd be required to provide us with your travel policy details investigate the matter. We plan our tours to the last detail in this instance. This Insurance has been arranged by and emergency contact number when travelling to Europe, but cannot be responsible for wars, strikes, mechanical International Passenger Protection Limited and Republic of Ireland, Jersey and Isle of Man. We are sorry breakdown, flight/ferry delays, accidents, traffic delays or underwritten by Insurers who are members of the for any inconvenience this may cause you but the new acts of god. Like all other operators we cannot also accept Association of British Insurers & Lloyds Syndicates. regulations have made the selling of Travel Insurance responsibility for any loss, injury, damage or inconvenience more difficult and expensive to operate. caused by the above. Occasionally we may be forced to GENERAL DATA PROTECTION alter timings, routes, itineraries or hotels, if this is necessary REGULATION (GDPR) HOLIDAY INSURANCE then an inconvenience will be kept to a minimum. We retain your full contact details and other information in Taf Valley will not accept responsibility or any liability, secure files and electronic storage facilities. We may use due to the failure of any person to take out adequate HEALTH & SAFETY ON HOLIDAY this information to contact you by mail, telephone or insurance cover. During the journey we provide comfort stops as frequently electronic means. We must pass your information on to the as possible. During these stops you are encouraged to get relevant suppliers of your travel arrangements and we take OFFICE OPENING HOURS off the coach and walk around to reduce any discomfort full responsibility for ensuring that proper measures are in Monday to Friday 8.00am to 5.00pm. caused by periods of immobility. You should drink plenty to place to protect your information. Any personal
Taf Valley Coaches Reservations 01994 240 908 33 Supporting Charities
GET THE BOYS Here at Taf Valley Coaches we are proud to be supporting not one, A LIFT but two charities – and have chosen to show this on our brochure Get the Boys a Lift are a to build awareness of both charities, these being Prostate Cymru non-for-profit community and Get The Boys a Lift. interest organisation currently working to better improve mental health within communities (Based in Haverfordwest). It started off with an idea that you don’t have to know somebody to give them a lift, they have now taken on a premises and are providing a place for people to access support, through drop in days as well as creating a PROSTATE CYMRU community environment We want to make aware that Prostate Cancer affects 1 in 8 through good coffee and a Welsh men and the risk increases to 1 in 3 if there is a family place to purchase some of history of the disease. Prostate Cymru supports treatments their merchandise to fund and improves equipment for prostate diseases whilst funding their counselling and research and innovation across Wales. outreach work.
Taf Valley Coaches are proud to be supporting these charities! 34 www.tafvalleycoaches.co.uk Save the Date!
Taf Valley Coaches would like to invite you to celebrate our 30th Anniversary by attending our Open Day at our depot on Saturday 30th May 2020 from 12:00pm until 4:00pm. We look forward to seeing you there and we would like to thank you for all your support over the past 30 years!
Saturday 30th May 2020
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