Victorian Steam Sail & Rail in the Trossachs
‘All Aboard’ - from majestic railway journeys to spectacular mountains and sparkling lochs, Scotland has always been treasured by the Royal Family, ever since Queen Victoria and Prince Albert fell in love with the Highlands in 1842.
View Dates & Book‘All Aboard’ - from majestic railway journeys to spectacular mountains and sparkling lochs, Scotland has always been treasured by the Royal Family, ever since Queen Victoria and Prince Albert fell in love with the Highlands in 1842. On this break, you can fall in love with Scotland for yourself as we journey on the Bo’Ness & Kinneil Railway with afternoon tea served on board, plus a cruise on Loch Katrine and a visit to the Falkirk Wheel.
Includes
Return luxury coach travel on 'The Optimum Experience' vehicle
4 nights half board
Hotel entertainment
Afternoon tea and dance at hotel
Visit to Carlisle en route on day 1
Loch Katrine cruise with lunch at Lochside Restaurant
Journey on the Falkirk Wheel & Bo’Ness & Kinneil Railway with afternoon tea served on board
Free time in Drymen
Please note this price does not include our door-to-door, to add this service please tick the option at checkout.
LOCH KATRINE CRUISE
& LUNCH (FULL DAY): We head north to explore the magnificent scenery of the Trossachs, with the highlight being a 2 hours cruise on Loch Katrine aboard the world-famous 120 year old steamship SS Sir Walter Scott. Lunch is included today at the Lochside restaurant.
DRYMEN
(FULL DAY): The village of Drymen sits in the hills at the western end of the Campsie Fells, overlooking the Endrick Water as it nears Loch Lomond. This beautiful little village is a great base to explore Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park - the oldest National Park in Scotland. An afternoon tea dance is included at the hotel.
FALKIRK WHEEL &
BO'NESS & KINNEIL RAILWAY (FULL DAY): Another full day excursion which includes a spin on the world's only rotating boat lift, the awe- inspiring Falkirk Wheel - linking the Forth & Clyde and Union canals. Measuring 35 metres tall this amazing feat of engineering is the height of 8 double decker buses stacked on top of each other. We also enjoy a nostalgic journey on the Bo'Ness & Kinneil Railway with afternoon tea served on board - voted Visit Britain's Top Unusual and Instagrammable Afternoon Teas - admire the beautiful Scottish scenery as you steam along the shores of the River Forth.
The Winnock Hotel *** Drymen
Situated in the heart of Loch Lomond National Park, our hotel is set in an 18th century building and features an on-site bar and restaurant serving British cuisine. Guestrooms are decorated with warm tones and are equipped with TV and tea and coffee making facilities.
Hotel Facilities
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Restaurant
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Wi-Fi
Please note: the hotel does not have a lift, but ground floor rooms are available on request.
The Optimum Experience...
We are pleased to introduce our NEW luxury range 'the Optimum Experience' by Skills which will feature a selection of our 2021 holiday packages.
With an elegant and stylish design, our Optimum Experience offers amazing passenger comfort with soft, wide seats, generous onboard legroom and moveable headrest that ensures you're as comfortable and relaxed as possible as soon as you find your seat.
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| Name | Address | Contact Details |
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| Alfreton, Hall Street | Alfreton - Surcharge £10pp, Hall Street, Bus station, DE55 7BT | |
| Arnold High St Bus Stop | Arnold High Street Bus stop, Outside leisure centre car park, NG5 7EE | |
| Beeston, Lace Road | Beeston Lace Road, behind the Cricketers pub NG9 2LA | |
| Bulwell Aldi Bus Stop | Bulwell, Aldi Bus stop SW12 Sellers Wood drive, NG6 8GE | |
| Chesterfield Bus Station | Chesterfield Coach Station,, Beckingham Way S40 1TH | |
| Derby Bus Station | Derby, Bus Station Bay 27 & 28, DE1 2AY | |
| East Midlands Parkway | East Midlands Parkway Nottingham, NG11 0EB | |
| Heanor Market Place | Heanor Market Place, Wilmott Street Surcharge £10p (Market Square side) DE75 7EG | |
| Ilkeston, Wharncliffe Rd | Ilkeston, Wharncliffe Rd, Surcharge £10pp Market Place, DE7 5GF | |
| Leicester Bus Stand CH | Charles Street, Bus stand CH , Outside Bistro Live Leicester, LE1 1HL | |
| Leicester, Bus Stand CH | Charles Street, Bus stand CH , Outside Bistro Live Leicester, LE1 1HL | |
| Long Eaton, The Green | Long Eaton, The Green Outside Wilkinsons, NG10 1HQ | |
| Loughborough Amber rooms | Loughborough Amber rooms, The Rushes LE11 5BE | |
| Mansfield Bus Station | Mansfield Bus station , Bay A Quaker Way, Mansfield, NG18 1JJ | |
| Meadowhall Interchange | Meadow Hall Interchange, Bay C3 Meadowhall Road, Sheffield, S9 1EP | |
| Nottingham Mount St | Nottingham, Mount Street Alongside the Grosvenor Casino, NG1 6HE | |
| Ripley, Market Place | Ripley, Market Place, Surcharge £10pp Express Stand DE5 3FJ | |
| Rotherham,Interchange Bay | Rotherham £15pp Surcharge , Interchange Bay C1/ C2 Frederick Street, S60 1QB | |
| Sheffield Pond Hill | Pond Hill, Opposite Penny Black Public House S1 2BG | |
| Toton Lane Tram Stop | Toton Lane Tram Stop Park and Ride Toton Lane Tram Stop, NG9 7JA |
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