This was a last minute decision made for us to go to the UK for the first time. Rachel put together an amazing 9 day trip for us. Especially on such short notice. Then HM the Queen died and Rachel was on vacation. Emily had to reschedule so many of our activities. While we were on our trip Rachel was able to fix a couple of snafus we had. We did not have to stress about anything. They treated us like royalty. We loved every place we went. We cannot thank Rachel and Emily enough for the... read more
This was a last minute decision made for us to go to the UK for the first time. Rachel put together an amazing 9 day trip for us. Especially on such short notice. Then HM the Queen died and Rachel was on vacation. Emily had to reschedule so many of our activities. While we were on our trip Rachel was able to fix a couple of snafus we had. We did not have to stress about anything. They treated us like royalty. We loved every place we went. We cannot thank Rachel and Emily enough for the wonderful 30th anniversary. Absolutely will use again.
Hotel Reviews
Linthwaite House
Windermere
The hotel was clean and nice. The staff was not friendly or welcoming. It was hard to find. Just not a good experience.
Georgian House Hotel
Pimlico
This hotel was spectacular from the food, staff and room!! Location was fantastic. Room was spacious and luxurious. The staff was so helpful and nice. We arrive at the hotel about 10 AM after flying all night. The staff was amazing and got us to a room after we had breakfast. They will never know how much that meant to us. They were helpful with activities and reservations. So friendly and welcoming.
Location
Location was perfect to walk to almost everywhere you needed to go.
Staff
See above they were amazing!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Room was so perfect. I hated to leave.
Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Great location. Room was amazing and comfortable. Staff was really nice
Staff
Staff was friendly but not really above and beyond.
Cannot say enough wonderful things about this place
Location
Perfect in every way.
Staff
Very welcoming, friendly and helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Room was so comfortable and beautiful
What a unique experience to stay here. Such a historic place. I would absolutely come and stay here again for a length of time next time.
Authenticity & Character
So much history and well preserved place.
Location
Such a great location to so many different sites and hikes.
Hotel du Vin Henley-Upon-Thames
Henley-on-Thames
This is a unique place. It was built as a brewery 300 years ago. Staff was not very knowledgeable or organized. They seemed new and not well trained.
Location
Not really close to anything. Everything closes down on Sunday evening early.
Staff
Everyone was nice, just new and unorganized. Amanda was really amazing and the gentleman working the restaurant was very personable.
Activity Reviews
Glengoyne Distillery
Scotland
We learned a lot and it was a really great experience.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Exploring London on a Hop On Hop Off Bus
London
It was ok. We really did not learn a lot. So many of the stops were closed due to the Queens death.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Shard Viewing Platform
London
I was not sure how I would like this, but it turned out to be really fun. The drinks are amazing.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Unable to view because closed. It was beautiful from the outside.
This was fun. I thought it might be scary but it was air conditioned, thank goodness!! We could see all over London.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Private tour of The Trossachs National Park
Edinburgh
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Lake Windermere Scenic Cruise
Lake District National Park
I would have like to have more time to explore the docking points. The boat ride was great. Sit inside.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Private Walking Tour of Oxford
Oxford
George was knowledgeable and engaging. He had so much to tell us about Oxford. We could have probably had a longer tour and not have noticed how fast the time went.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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