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Tetiana was very helpful and user friendly. There are a couple things I would have liked to do differently, but it was a wonderful trip overall. The lodging was all perfect, the trains went pretty smoothly and were very nice.

Hotel Reviews

The Academy London

London

Some people might want a bit more central location, but it was a lovely hotel, and the staff were terrific.

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The Yard in Bath

Bath

Nice location and great staff. The breakfast was brought to our room in a basket and hung on our door - very cute. The only reason I didn’t give it five stars was because the room smelled a bit.

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Cedar Manor

Windermere

I can’t say enough good things about this hotel. It was beautiful, the proprietors were wonderful, it was an easy walk to town and it was on the bus route. Check out Tilly’s restaurant - fabulous, with several gluten free options. Also, the 10 lake tour with Steve from Mountain Goat Tours was one of the highlights of our entire trip.

Authenticity & Character

Classic manor hotel.

Location

On the bus route, and a short walk to town and to the lake.

Staff

Very helpful and gracious.

Cleanliness & Comfort

We spent time in the comfortable lounge playing cards with our traveling companions.

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Edinburgh

Great location, wonderful staff.

Authenticity & Character

It’s a modern hotel, so not that much “character”, but I highly recommend this hotel.

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Roomy, clean and modern.

The Ambassador Hotel

Wonderful hotel and staff. Great food. Highly recommend this hotel.

Authenticity & Character

Beautiful and luxurious.

Location

Staff

The staff were so helpful and professional, especially the concierge when we checked in. We were late and tired, and we had an issue. He dealt with it calmly and professionally. Also, some of the wait staff in the dining room were wonderful and charming.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Beautiful room - stayed in “Silk” #12.

Activity Reviews

Churchill War Rooms & WW2 Westminster Small Group Tour

London

Very interesting. A lot more walking around pre-war rooms than I realized, but we saw some interesting sights.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Ultimate Full Day Scenic Tour visiting 10 Lakes

England

Loved this tour.

Quality of Experience

This tour was more than we expected. Loved seeing the stone circle and the slate mine, as well as all the lakes.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guide, Steve, was wonderful. He grew up in the area, so he interspersed personal stories with local legends/stories. He took us to some special spots we didn’t know would be on the tour.

Transport

The small bus was very comfortable and clean.

Discover London in a Private Black Cab

London

Good way to start out seeing London.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guide, JP, was fantastic. He was flexible when one of our party didn’t feel well. He postponed our start time a bit, and still took us to all the expected places. JP was a good bloke.

Transport

The black cab was comfy, however, someone always had to ride “backward” in the jump seats. All the black cabs in London are like this, though.

Cotswolds Experience from Bath, private tour

Bath

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our driver, Kevin, was very nice. However, it wasn’t really like having a tour, it was more like just having a driver. When I asked where we’d be stopping for lunch, he acted surprised that we’d want lunch. He did accommodate us and make a few stops in the Cotswolds so we could shop and get something to eat, but I’m not sure if that was on his agenda when we started.

Transport

A black cab for such a long tour/travel day was not the best. One or two of us always had to ride in the jump seats, so we were looking backward at those times. The jump seats are much stiffer than the regular seats, and three of the four of us have bad backs. Also, some of our luggage had to be stored on the floor or under the jump seats. Not the best.

Edinburgh Castle & Old Town Private Tour

Edinburgh

We did the castle on our own the next day, so I’m not counting it as part of this activity. The Old Town private tour was interesting. Unfortunately, it was very cold, so the length of the tour got to us eventually.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guide told us some interesting stories and gave us a good overview of the Old Town and some of the New. It helped us for being on our own the next day.

The trip was wonderful! All of the logistics were so well planned! The travel from the airport to Wales, the Farm to Cardiff, the train from Cardiff to London, and the London Marriott to Heathrow went seamlessly. The only improvement that I have is that the PBC Transfer vehicle from Heathrow to Wales was VERY small. We had to sit sideways in the back seat to not have our knees up by our chins (literally). It would have been optimal to have a larger vehicle for that 3 hour drive. The bicycle arrangements with Drover's Cyclery went very smoothly and the equipment (and support) was great! The Trans Wales horse trekking excursion was perfect! The group was made up of similarly skilled riders the horses were awesome! Hello Ladies! The trip was wonderful! All of the logistics were so well planned! The travel from the airport to Wales, the Farm to Cardiff, the train from Cardiff to London, and the London Marriott to Heathrow went seamlessly. The only improvement that I have is that the PBC Transfer vehicle from Heathrow to Wales was VERY small. Gary and I had to sit sideways in the back seat to not have our knees up by our chins (literally). It would have been optimal to have a larger vehicle for that 3 hour drive. Gary's bicycle arrangements went very smoothly and the equipment (and support) was great! The Trans Wales horse trekking excursion was perfect! The group was made up of similarly skilled riders the horses were awesome! I may have been the "short straw" on the first day, but I quickly I figured out that "is everyone o.k.?" meant we were taking off at a gallop straight away and then, after my first long rein gallop across unknown territory, I adjusted and fit in just fine! LOL The Marriott Park Lane in London was comfortable and convenient and the staff was pleasant. I would recommend the Hyde Park ride for your horsey clients (Corey was my guide) as well as one of the river cruises (with live narration). We did the City Boat Cruise. The hop-on hop off Big Bus was fine for a "windshield tour" of the landmarks, but it wasn't a convenient mode of transport. We found that we could get to most of the sites we wanted to explore faster by walking than by Big Busing. Finally, we just Googled what we wanted to eat and were pleased with the resulting options. We stuck mainly to pubs and ate pub fare but, honestly, enjoyed the food (and the quirks) of each pub we frequented. Our trip was a 10/10!!!

Hotel Reviews

The Old Black Lion

Hay-On-Wye

Our room was in the Annex. It was clean and comfortable and included an en suite bathroom. The food at the pub was delicious and restaurant hours were convenient.

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Lovely town and convenient base for our planned activities.

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Pen-Y-Dre Farm Holidays

Abergavenny

The farm was a fun stop! The room was clean and comfortable and the house had SO MUCH character! The breakfast was delicious too!

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Location was very convenient for the activities that we had planned.

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Lanelay Hall Hotel & Spa

Hensol

We were at the hotel for a very short time and could not take advantage of the amenities. Since we arrived just after 7 p.m. and were not ready to dine until after 8, our in house dining options were limited to one restaurant However, the serving staff treated us (later arrivals) very well and the food was excellent. The room was well appointed and the oversized bath tub a welcome feature1

Authenticity & Character

Location

A good location but a bit of a drive to get to our scheduled activities.

Staff

Front desk staffer had limited information; wait staff in the restaurant and in the breakfast area was terrific.

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London Marriott Hotel Park Lane

London

Clean and comfortable. Convenient to our planned activities.

Authenticity & Character

A classic Marriott hotel. Well appointed but nothing out of the ordinary.

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Activity Review

Private Transfer from Hay-on-Wye to Blaenau Farmhouse

Hay-on-Wye

A lovely clean vehicle and Kato was an excellent driver

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Our trip was excellent and exceptional due to the attention to every detail!
Our drivers were so knowledgeable and helpful every day, even providing some special extra locations in our travel.
Throughout our trip we trusted Kate to assist us when changes had to be made. She was so professional and accessible, making our trip delightful!

Hotel Reviews

Canterbury Cathedral Lodge

Canterbury

Perfect location! Very friendly and helpful staff. Breakfast was a special benefit, with a separate dining room.

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Cleanliness & Comfort

Lacked air conditioning.

The Southern Belle

Brighton

Authenticity & Character

Great traditional pub on ground level. Kitchen is not open every evening. Breakfast was great!

Location

Very close to the beach

Staff

The same gentleman was on stff in the evening when we arrive and in the morning when we were served breakfast. He was helpful and pleasant.

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The Fox Inn

Dorchester

Just what we had hoped for as an experience in country English setting!

Authenticity & Character

Authenic locally sourced food that was outstanding.

Location

Pastorial setting.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Just a caution to some travelers who are not spry--no air conditioning and no lift.

Primrose House St. Ives

St Ives

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Hotel Indigo Bath

Bath

Spacious room and bathroom. Nice amenities including robe and slippers.

Authenticity & Character

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So convienient!

Staff

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The room was great!!!

The Head of the River

Oxford, Oxfordshire

Enjoyed the entire experience here.

Authenticity & Character

Very popular pub and restaurant!

Location

Right on the river with a large, beautiful patio/deck. Obvioously a very popular place for local residents.

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The Royal Adelaide Hotel

Windsor

The staff was delightful. The room was very large and accomodating.

Authenticity & Character

It was modernized to make the stay comfortble to foreign travelers, but maintqined a"British charm".

Location

A nice walk to the center of Windsor.

Staff

The staf was so helpful! And, special recognition to Sarah who was so friendly and charming in the reataurant!

Cleanliness & Comfort

The spacious bathroom with seperate tub and shower.

Activity Review

Iconic Oxford Private Walking Tour

Oxford

Wonderful trip - itinerary, accommodations and drivers!! You really came through to provide a trip to exceed expectations Thank you for your professional attention to details.

Great experience working with you. You were proactive and responsive during every step of out trip. We used drivers John and Ollie. They were fabulous.