Brilliant trip for us to England/France...
France | Sep 10 - Sep 24, 2026

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Dale J.
Miami, FL | Reviewed on Sep 27, 2026

Justine created a brilliant trip for us to the west of England and the North of France. Our guides were knowledgable and our accomodations were always good, some exceptional. I might have been able to build a similar trip from the States but it would not have been nearly as good as this one.

Hotel Reviews
Le Domaine de Bayeux
Bayeux

This is a unique conversion on the edge of Bayeux. It looks like a wealthy merchant's house from the 19th century and it has gorgeous gardens in the back. We stayed in the family suite, and not a standard room, so my comments may not apply to all. The rooms have a old aristocracy feel but the bathroom is completely updated and modern. The staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast was excellent.

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The Old Vine
Winchester

Classic English Inn on the Cathedral Square in Winchester. You could not find a better place to explore Winchester from. The staff were kind and helpful. The restaurant was very good for both breakfast and dinner. It is in the old downtown, so if you are driving, don't have too big a car.

Authenticity & Character
Classic old English Inn
Location
On the cathedral square
Staff
Kind, friendly and enormously helpful
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Lewinnick Lodge
Newquay, Cornwall

This is an amazing place. We stayed in an oceanside room - these are built into the cliff face below the main hotel. All we could see were the sea and the headlands. Rooms were plenty big for 2. The restaurant was excellent for Breakfast and Dinner. The location is brilliant for exploring Cornwall and THE VIEW!!!

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La Maison des Armateurs 4*
Saint Malo

Lovely hotel inside the walls in St. Malo. Staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast was excellent. You couldn't find a better base for exploring this beauritful walled city.

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Le Grand Pavillon Chantilly
VINEUIL-SAINT-FIRMIN

Remarkable conversion of the Chateau's mainteance complex into a hotel. This is a multiple building conversion with lovely modern rooms. Staff weas friendly and helpful. Food was good. This has the air of a conference center but works well for just staying. It's located beyond walking distance to Chantilly, so you'll need to get rides if you doin't have a car. But the staff was helpful in arranging that.

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Activity Reviews
Guided tour of Winchester
Guided tour of Winchester
Winchester

David our guide was lovely and knowledgeable. He shaped the itinerary to our interests and the pace to our requirements. Couldn't imagine a better half day in Winchester.

Quality of Experience
We had a really deep dive into English history at the old capital.
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Private tour of Saint-Malo
Private tour of Saint-Malo
France

This was a great half day tour of St. Malo. Samuel, our guide, was well informed, personable and adapted the tour to our interests and capabilities.

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Private Guided Tour of Mont Saint Michel
Private Guided Tour of Mont Saint Michel
France
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 An afternoon in the Pays d'Auge
An afternoon in the Pays d'Auge
France
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Full Day Tour of Omaha and Utah Beaches & Normandy Landings Sites
Full Day Tour of Omaha and Utah Beaches & Normandy Landings Sites
Bayeux
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Transport
A little tight for 8 people in this van.
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