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Holidays January - December 2018 DATE

DESTINATION

DAYS

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January 12th

Reunion Tour

4

4

January 23rd

Haggis, Whisky & Burns Weekend

4

5

March 9th

South Shield & River Tyne Cruise

4

6

March 26th

Lytham St Annes

5

7

April 9th

Mystery Tour

5

8

April 29th

Llandudno

6

9

May 21st

Criccieth

5

10

June 4th

Ireland Treasures

5

11

June 17th

Paignton

6

12

June 30th

Llandudno

8

13

July 16th

Isle of Wight

6

14

August 12th

Charming Cotswolds

5

15

August 25th

Babbacombe

8

16

September 17th

Mystery Tour

5

17

October 1st

South Shields

5

18

October 22nd

Lytham St Annes, Tinsel & Turkey

5

19

November 1st

Sidmouth - Festive Break

5

20

November 17th

Criccieth - Festive Break

5

21

November 30th

Norwich & Thursford Christmas Spectacular

4

22

December 14th

Norwich & Thursford Christmas Spectacular

4

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PLEASE NOTE: Please keep in touch with our website and office for further tours, Christmas, Twixmas and New Year which will be offered later at short notice.

Coach Seating Plan 11A

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A very warm welcome to you all...

Dear Friends

A very warm welcome to you all, I hope that you find something of interest in these pages for 2018. If you are travelling with us for the first time, welcome! There are no strangers on our tours, only friends you have yet to meet!

We provide an admirable personal service which begins your holiday with free door to door transfer with complete luggage handling, this means we will arrange a taxi to pick you up at your door and bring you to the touring coach, (NO FEEDER COACHES)!! We include refreshment stops on our way to resort and away from motorway services. We include porterage on the first and last day of your holiday also, either by the hotel or by your own holiday team. All excursions and admissions are included in the cost, so no hidden extras!!! On our way home, we have 1 included refreshment break and then on longer journeys, we stop again for at least 45 minutes before getting home.

“The motto I have followed for many years is dedication to Quality, Courtesy and Care, a motto that Bretherton’s Gold Line hold dear. You are sure of a personal welcome from a family company. I and the rest of the family, (team) at Bretherton’s look forward to welcoming you onboard.”

How to pay We take payment by the following methods:Cash or Cheques - for holidays at Chipping Garage, Green Lane, Chipping, Preston PR3 2QE (please make cheques payable to Brethertons Gold Line Holidays).

Debit Card - There is no charge for using Debit Cards.

Credit Card - Please note - a charge of 2% will be added for using Credit Cards, we do not accept American Express cards.

Luggage allowance for all holidays One medium sized suitcase (up to 20 x 26 inches) with a maximum weight of 15kg/33lbs (please note drivers and hotel porters have the right to refuse to lift any overweight cases). A small holdall may also be taken onboard the coach.

Gift vouchers of any amount are available.

Please phone for details.

It is easy to book...

Just phone our office direct, your personal enquiry will be dealt with efficiently, quickly and completed in minutes.

TELEPHONE

01995 61203

IMPORTANT PLEASE NOTE Please read the terms and conditions regarding your holiday booking. To secure your hotel accommodation and seat allocation on the coach, deposits should be sent within one week of booking, otherwise your booking will become void.

Please note our office opening hours Monday to Friday 9am until 5pm Saturday 9am until 12.30pm Sunday Closed | Outside of these hours emergency cover only

An EEC Directive states that all monies paid by you must be secured in some way. To financially adhere to this, we have set up an account with our bankers that complies with the regulation.

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Re u n io n Tour

We are excited to announce this Reunion tour to bring everyone together and also meet up with Alyn and the holiday team. This is a perfect opportunity to come away with us and enjoy the fabulous Clifton park hotel and enjoy the entertainment and free bar each evening. We shall use this opportunity to receive ideas and feedback from yourselves, as well as Alyn giving you all a preview into what he has planned and booked for 2019! There will also be an opportunity to put your names down for anything that may take your fancy.

OUR CHOICE OF HOTEL Clifton Park Hotel – 3 star

ITINERARY

DAY 1 - A morning departure we head to Barton Grange before arriving at our hotel for lunch. The afternoon is then free.

Door to Door service

Hospitality tray

All coach travel and excursions as listed

TV

3 nights dinner, bed and breakfast

Wi-Fi

DAY 3 - A full day to Lytham and Southport.

Some rooms are accessed by stairs, please advise at time of booking

DAY 4 - A free morning today before we meet for lunch in the hotel and later, on to our home areas.

HOLIDAY INCLUDES

3* En-suite Accommodation

DAY 2 - A free day today. Don’t forget your swimsuits for a chance dip in the pool. Alyn will hold a presentation this afternoon with details of 2019 holidays and a chance for you to put your ideas across.

Located minutes from the Town Centre and the beautiful promenade and beaches, we are sure the Clifton Park Hotel is the perfect venue for our Reunion.

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FACILITIES

Porterage

Lunch on day 1

Pool & Jacuzzi

Lunch on day 4

Gymnasium Lift in the hotel and ground floor rooms.

Free bar each night between 7pm – 11pm Entertainment Services of our experienced crew

DATES

Fri 12th January – Mon 15th January

DAYS

4

COST

£289

SINGLE SUPP

Few rooms remaining, please ring for availability.

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Haggis, Whisky & Robbie Burns Weekend

OUR CHOICE OF HOTEL Angus Hotel Blairgowrie – 3 star

ITINERARY

An incorporation of all things Scottish including Scotland’s own Baird, “Robbie Burns”. A fantastic tour including the beautiful drive to Braemar and the Angus Hotels Renowned Burns celebration night.

DAY 1 – Morning departure via motorways North making breakfast and afternoon coffee stops enroute.

DAY 2 - A full day to Aberfeldy, Pitlochry and the Dewars distillery for a tour. Tonight, is the Angus Hotels legendary Burns night!

DAY 3 - A late start before a picturesque ride to the pleasant village of Braemar, (weather permitting).

FACILITIES

HOLIDAY INCLUDES

En-suite accommodation

Door to Door service

Hospitality tray TV

All coach travel and excursions as listed

Porterage

Tour of Dewars Distillery

Swimming pool

Breakfast and afternoon coffee on day 1

Lift – although there are some stairs to negotiate on all floors

3 nights dinner, bed and breakfast Some entertainment Burns night celebrations

DAY 4 – After breakfast we head south to our home areas stopping for suitable refreshments

2 x free drinks vouchers per evening Services of our experienced crew

DATES

Tue 23rd January – Fri 26th January

DAYS

4

COST

£289

SINGLE SUPP

£0 single supp (for the first 3)

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South Shields & River Tyne Cruise OUR CHOICE OF HOTEL ITINERARY Little Haven Hotel – 3 star DAY 1 – A morning departure as we One of the most popular tours, be pleasantly surprised with the beautiful beach and promenades, the hotel is superbly located where the Mouth of the River Tyne meets the sea. Watch the cargo vessels, the cruise ships and overnight ferries saunter back and forth from their dock in Newcastle, it feels like you can put your hand out and push them away.

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FACILITIES

HOLIDAY INCLUDES

En-suite accommodation

Door to Door service

Hospitality tray Iron

All coach travel and excursions as listed

DAY 2 – A free day.

Trouser press

River cruise with lunch

DAY 3 – A full day incorporating the riverside market and a sailing on the Tyne with commentary and lunch.

Hair dryer

Lunch on day 1

TV

Lunch on day 4

Lift to all floors

3 nights dinner, bed and breakfast

head cross country and then via the motorways to our hotel with a lunch stop en-route.

DAY 4 – After breakfast we head to Thirsk. We have lunch and then return to our home areas.

Ground floor bedrooms

Services of our experienced crew

DATES

Fri 9th March – Mon 12th March

DAYS

4

COST

£349

SINGLE SUPP

£54 (double/twin for sole) 4 only

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Lytham St Annes, Full Board + Free Bar

OUR CHOICE OF HOTEL ITINERARY Clifton Park Hotel – 3 star DAY 1 - A late departure before Located minutes from the Town Centre and the beautiful promenade and beaches, we are sure the Clifton Park Hotel is the perfect venue for this tour.

travelling straight to our hotel for lunch. The afternoon is then free.

DAY 2 - A free day today DAY 3 – A full day exploring the Lake District with morning coffee included.

DAY 4 – A full day taking in Morecambe and Ulverston, morning coffee is included.

DAY 5 – Lunch will be taken in the hotel before we head to our home areas.

FACILITIES

HOLIDAY INCLUDES

3* En-suite Accommodation

Door to Door service

Hospitality tray

All coach travel and excursions as listed

TV

4 nights accommodation at the Clifton Park Hotel

Wi-Fi Porterage

Lunch on day 1

Pool & Jaccuzi

Lunch on day 5

Gymnasium Lift in the hotel and ground floor rooms.

Some rooms are accessed by stairs, please advise at time of booking

Morning coffee on days 3 & 4 Free bar each night between 7pm – 11pm Entertainment Services of our experienced crew

DATES

Mon 26th March – Fri 30th March

DAYS

5

COST

£454

SINGLE SUPP

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Myste ry Tour OUR CHOICE OF HOTEL 3 Star Hotel

ITINERARY

A continued success are our Mystery tours. Put your holiday in Alyn’s hands and sit back, relax as the experienced crew do all the work. Can you guess where you will be going? A competition will be held on the coach to guess where you may be going to. A prize will be awarded to the winner(s), clues will be given nearer the time.

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DAY 1 – A morning start and we make our way via ????????.

Refreshments will be included.

FACILITIES

HOLIDAY INCLUDES

En-suite accommodation

Door to Door service

32” LCD TV’s with freeview

All coach travel and excursions

DAY 2, 3 & 4 – Full day excursions with admissions included.

Ironing Stations Laptop sized safe

4 nights dinner, bed and breakfast

DAY 5 – After breakfast we head to our home areas with refreshments included.

Complimentary Wi-Fi

Refreshments on day 1

Tea & Coffee making facilities

Refreshments on day 5

Extra large fluffy towels

Admissions as appropriate

‘Just for you’ toiletries

Services of our experienced crew

DATES

Mon 9th April - Fri 13th April

DAYS

5

COST

£369

SINGLE SUPP

£60

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ITINERARY

The Queen’s Hotel

DAY 1 – A morning start and we travel direct to our hotel for lunch.

Lunch will be taken on arrival. The afternoon is then free to settle into your rooms.

A very popular destination, with its long curved and flat promenade and the fabulous Mostyn Street for shops, there is literally something for everyone here. A perfect place to relax in-between visiting local areas. The Queens Hotel is in a prime location in-between the high street, promenade and pier, all easily accessible.

DAY 2 – A free day DAY 3 – A full day taking in Anglesey DAY 4 – A full day to Caernarfon and Porthmadog with afternoon coffee.

FACILITIES

HOLIDAY INCLUDES

En-suite accommodation

Door to Door service

Hospitality tray

All coach travel and excursions as listed

Television

5 nights dinner, bed and breakfast

Hair dryer 2 x lifts

Lunch on day 1

Please note that some rooms are accessed by some steps

Lunch on day 6 Afternoon coffee on day 4 Admission to Penrhyn Castle Services of our experienced crew

DAY 5 – A full day to Betws-y-coed and later, Penrhyn Castle.

DAY 6 – A free morning before we meet for lunch. We travel straight to our home areas

DATES

Sun 29th April - Fri 4th May

DAYS

6

COST

£459

SINGLE SUPP

£20

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Criccieth

OUR CHOICE OF HOTEL

ITINERARY

Bron Eifion Country House Hotel - 4 Star

DAY 1 – A morning departure as we head to Criccieth via Llangollen for lunch and a peruse.

Criccieth is a timeless resort. A small seaside town dominated by its Castle. Beautiful coastlines and lush green countryside, the perfect retreat to explore it all. The Bron Eifion sits outside Criccieth in its own grounds with superb views.

FACILITIES

HOLIDAY INCLUDES

Individual en-suite bedrooms

Door to Door service

Television

All coach travel and excursions as listed

DAY 2 – A free morning before we head to the Italian village of Portmeirion.

Egyptian cotton sheets

DAY 3 – A full day today on the Ffestiniog railway and later Betws Y Coed.

Complimentary Elemis bathroom products

DAY 4 – A full day again today as we explore Dolgellau and the pretty seaside resort of Barmouth.

DAY 5 - After breakfast we travel to Llandudno for lunch before heading to your home areas.

Complimentary mineral water Well stocked tea/coffee tray

4 nights dinner, bed and breakfast Lunch on day 1 Lunch on day 5

Complimentary Wi-Fi access

Admission to Portmeirion

There is NO Lift

Single journey on the Ffestiniog Railway

Stairs to 1st floor are easy negotiated Stairs to 2nd floor are quite difficult.

Services of our experienced crew

There is a Ground floor room

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DATES

Mon 21st May - Fri 25th May

DAYS

5

COST

£499

SINGLE SUPP

£90 twin/double sole use (3 only)

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Ireland Treasure s Free Bar Full board,

OUR CHOICE OF HOTEL

ITINERARY

Treacy’s Waterford Hotel - 3 Star

DAY 1 – A morning departure as we make our way to Fishguard for our ferry to Rosslare with appropriate refreshments en-route.

Famous the world over for its hand-crafted crystal – hence the Crystal County, County Waterford offers the choice between a cosmopolitan modern city and a cluster of charming seaside resorts.

Waterford City, steeped in history, heritage and culture, represents a unique blend of modern shopping centres and traditional pubs. There is also much to do and see as the city features three of Ireland premier visitor attractions. The Waterford Crystal Visitor Centre, the highly praised Waterford Museum of Treasures and the Waterford Walking Tour as well as Christ Church Cathedral.

DAY 2 – A full day as we take in Wells House& Gardens, Wexford and Dunbrody Famine Ship.

DAY 3 – Today is a free day to explore Ireland’s oldest city, Waterford.

DAY 4 – Today we take in Dungarvan and later have a ride on the Suir Valley Railway where we may even get a chance to see the ruins of Kilmeaden Manor and the world famous Mount Congreve Gardens.

DAY 5 – We catch our early ferry today back to Fishguard and head back home with appropriate refreshments en-route.

FACILITIES

HOLIDAY INCLUDES

Multichannel plasma screen Televisions & Direct Dial Telephones Complimentary Internet Access Tea & Coffee making Facilities Hairdryers, Iron & Ironing boards En-suite bathroom Hypnos beds with crisp white linen Radio alarm clocks 20m swimming pool Jacuzzi, Sauna, steam-room & drench shower Discounts in the Spa Lift

All coach travel and excursions as listed Return ferry crossings 4 nights dinner, full board Breakfast and afternoon coffee on day 1 Coffee stop on day 5 All admissions Single journey on Suir Valley Railway Services of our experienced crew

DATES

Mon 4th June - Fri 8th June

DAYS

5

COST

£499

SINGLE SUPP

£80 (5 rooms only)

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Paign ton

OUR CHOICE OF HOTEL

ITINERARY

Redcliffe Hotel - 3 Star

DAY 1 – A morning start and we travel south via the motorways to our hotel. Appropriate refreshments will be taken en-route.

What better way to see in the warm weather than this fabulous holiday to the heart of the British seaside and the English Riviera. During the Napoleonic wars, doctors would send casualties of all kinds to this area because of its climate and health benefits, with sea air and warm weather. Our hotel is situated in a prime location on the promenade/sea front and is only a 10 minute stroll from the town.

HOLIDAY INCLUDES

En-suite accommodation

Door to door service

Hospitality tray

All coach travel and excursions as listed

Television

DAY 2 – A free day today to do as you wish

Hairdryer

DAY 3 – A full day as we explore Sidmouth and visit the Donkey sanctuary.

Indoor pool, Sauna, Steam room and Spa pool

DAY 4 – A full day as we visit Exmouth for a River Cruise followed

by Powderham Castle.

DAY 5 – A part day as we visit Dawlish followed by a free afternoon.

DAY 6 – After breakfast, we head home calling for morning coffee en-route.

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FACILITIES

Sea view Restaurant

5 nights half board at the 3* Redcliffe Hotel All admissions River Cruise

Outdoor pool and Sunbathing area

Breakfast and afternoon coffee on day 1

Ballroom with summer entertainment programme

Morning coffee on day 6

Hairdressers and Beauty salon

Services of our experienced crew

Good 4G Wi-Fi to all rooms

DATES

Sun 17th June - Fri 22th June

DAYS

6

COST

£529

SINGLE SUPP

£0 (10 only)

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OUR CHOICE OF HOTEL

DAY 3 – Today we have a full day taking in the Isle Of Anglesey.

Queen’s Hotel

DAY 4 – Something different today as we head first to Caernarfon for time to peruse before we head to Llanberis for our tour of the Electric Mountain.

A very popular destination, with its long curved and flat promenade and the fabulous Mostyn Street for shops, there is literally something for everyone here. A perfect place to relax in-between visiting local areas. The Queens Hotel is in a prime location in-between the high street, promenade and pier, all easily accessible.

DAY 5 – Today we have a country run to the ever popular Betws-ycoed and later Conwy.

DAY 6 – This morning we travel to St Asaph and the Marble Church before we spend the afternoon at Bodelwyddan Castle, (included).

ITINERARY DAY 1 – Once you have settled onto the coach we make our way straight to our hotel where we have lunch on arrival (included). The afternoon is then free for you to settle in and relax DAY 2 – A free day today to relax and explore your surroundings.

8 day sum mer

FACILITIES

HOLIDAY INCLUDES

En-suite accommodation

Door to Door service

Hospitality tray

All coach travel and excursions as listed

Television

7 nights dinner, bed and breakfast

Hair dryer 2 x lifts

Lunch on day 1

Please note that some rooms are accessed by some steps

Services of our experienced crew

DATES

Sat 30th June - Sat 7th July

DAYS

8

COST

£589

SINGLE SUPP

£28

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Tour of Electric Mountain Admission to Bodelwyddan Castle

DAY 7 – A free day again today for you to relax and do as you wish.

DAY 8 – A free morning for you before we meet for lunch.

Afterwards we travel straight to our taxi meeting points where you will be transferred to your homes.

Lunch on day 8

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Isle of Wight

OUR CHOICE OF HOTEL

DAY 2 – A free day today to explore your surroundings

Trouville Hotel Sandown The Isle of Wight is England’s largest Island, separated from the mainland by the solent. It has something for everyone from glorious sandy beaches and quaint villages to Royal Residences.

ITINERARY DAY 1 – Once you have settled on the coach, we make our way South for our afternoon crossing to the Isle of Wight and our hotel where we hope to arrive by 5pm. Appropriate refreshments will be taken en-route.

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6 day sum mer

FACILITIES

HOLIDAY INCLUDES

DAY 3 – A full day to Newport and Carisbrooke Castle.

En-suite accommodation

Door to door service

Hospitality tray

DAY 4 – A full day taking in Godshill, Isle of Wight pearl and the needles.

Tv

All coach travel and excursions as listed

DAY 5 – We follow in the footsteps of Queen Victoria visiting Whippingham Church and Osbourne House.

Entertainment

5 nights dinner, bed and breakfast at the Touville Hotel

Free Wi-Fi The hotel does have a lift

DAY 6 – We catch our morning sailing back to the mainland before heading home with appropriate refreshment stops en-route.

Return ferry crossings Admission to Carisbrooke Castle Admission to Osbourne House Breakfast and afternoon coffee on day 1 Morning coffee on day 6 Services of experienced crew

DATES

Mon 16th July - Sat 21st July

DAYS

6

COST

£519

SINGLE SUPP

£0 (few only)

SEAVIEW SUPP

£0

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ITINERARY

The Cheltenham Chase Hotel – 4 star

DAY 1 – Once on the coach, relax as we head to our hotel in Gloucestershire. Suitable refreshments will be taken en-route

Welcome to the Cotswolds, a very special, very wonderful place.

The Cotswolds covers a huge area – almost 800 square miles – and runs through five counties (Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, Wiltshire and Worcestershire). One of the delights of visiting the Cotswolds is exploring the different areas, each with its own identity, yet all with those defining Cotswold features: golden stone and rolling hills, the ‘wolds’, English villages of honeycoloured stone and lively market towns.

FACILITIES

HOLIDAY INCLUDES

En-suite facilities

Door to door service

Hospitality tray

All coach travel and excursions as listed

TV

DAY 2 – Today is a full day as we take in Bourton on the Water, Stow on Wold and Broadway having suitable time to peruse at leisure at each place.

Hairdryer

DAY 3 – A full day again today. We visit Tewksbury and Gloucester

The hotel does have a lift

4 nights dinner, bed and breakfast at the 4* Cheltenham Chase hotel

Indoor pool, gym Trouser press

Lunch on day 1

Safe and fridge

DAY 4 – Today we have a part day excursion as we meander to Chepstow. The afternoon is free for you to relax and enjoy the hotel facilities.

Lunch on day 5 Services of our experienced crew

DAY 5 – Today we head for home.

We aim to arrive home at approx.

4pm.

DATES

Sun 12th August – Thur 16th August

DAYS

5

COST

£429

SINGLE SUPP

£104 (first 8)

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OUR CHOICE OF HOTEL ITINERARY Hotel De La Mer Welcome to Babbacombe Bay on the English Riviera! A holiday here is filled with all the ingredients for a magical break – great beaches and fantastic attractions. In fact, a break here at any time of year is the perfect way to relax and unwind. The English Riviera is ripe for exploring, and with a bracing walk along Babbacombe Downs the highest cliff top promenade in England - you can’t go wrong. The Hotel De La Mer has been owned and run by the Tillen family for over 40 years - since 1976. With so many guests returning year after year they must be getting something right. With their warm and friendly family atmosphere they invite you to arrive as customers and leave as friends.

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DAY 1 – A morning departure as we head south via the motorway network to our destination, appropriate refreshments will be taken en-route.

FACILITIES

HOLIDAY INCLUDES

En-suite accommodation

Door to door service

Hospitality tray

All coach travel and excursions as listed

Hair dryer

DAY 2 – A free day to do as you wish.

TV

DAY 3 – Today we explore Dawlish, home of the Black swans and Teignmouth.

Radio alarm clock

DAY 4 – Today we head through Dartmoor for morning coffee before continuing on to Plymouth DAY 5 – A full day as we explore Totnes and Buckfast Abbey.

There is no lift 10 Gound floor bedrooms

Breakfast and afternoon coffee on day 1

Entertainment on most nights

Morning coffee on day 8 Morning coffee on day 4

PLEASE NOTE: Some bedrooms are small in size.

DAY 6 – Today we explore the Jurassic coast, calling at the seaside towns of Sidmouth, Exmouth and have included a river cruise.

DAY 7 – A free day to do as you wish.

DAY 8 – After breakfast we head north home stopping on the way for appropriate refreshments

7 nights dinner, bed and breakfast at the Hotel De La Mer

River cruise Services of our experienced crew

DATES

Sat 25th August - Sat 1st September

DAYS

8

COST

£589

SINGLE SUPP

£0 (first 4)

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Mystery Tour OUR CHOICE OF HOTEL 4 Star Hotel

ITINERARY

A continued success are our Mystery tours. Put your holiday in Alyn’s hands and sit back, relax as the experienced crew do all the work. Can you guess where you will be going? A competition will be held on the coach to guess where you may be going to. A prize will be awarded to the winner(s), clues will be given nearer the time.

DAY 1 – A morning start and we make our way via ????????.

Refreshments will be included.

FACILITIES

HOLIDAY INCLUDES

Superb location

Door to Door service

En-suite accommodation

All coach travel and excursions

DAY 2, 3 & 4 – Full day excursions with admissions included.

TV Free Wi-Fi

4 nights dinner, bed and breakfast at a 4* hotel

DAY 5 – After breakfast we head to our home areas with refreshments included.

Luxury Sealy beds

Refreshments on day 1

Gilchrist and Soames toiletries

Refreshments on day 5

Hairdryer

Services of our experienced crew

Flat screen TV Tea and coffee biscuits and bottled water Pitch and Putt Golf Course Croquet lawn

DATES

Mon 17th September - Fri 21st September

DAYS

5

COST

£489

SINGLE SUPP

£0 (first 4)

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South Shields OUR CHOICE OF HOTEL ITINERARY Little Haven Hotel – 3 star DAY 1 – A morning departure as we One of the most popular tours, be pleasantly surprised with the beautiful beach and promenades, the hotel is superbly located where the Mouth of the River Tyne meets the sea. Watch the cargo vessels, the cruise ships and overnight ferries saunter back and forth from their dock in Newcastle, it feels like you can put your hand out and push them away.

FACILITIES

HOLIDAY INCLUDES

En-suite accommodation

Door to Door service

Hospitality tray Iron

All coach travel and excursions as listed

DAY 2 – A free day.

Trouser press

Lunch on day 1

DAYS 3 & 4 – Full day excursions in the company of our Blue Badge Guide

Hair dryer

Lunch on day 5

TV

Services of a Blue badge guide on days 3 & 4

head cross country and then via the motorways to our hotel with a lunch stop en-route.

DAY 5 – After breakfast we head to Thirsk. We have lunch and then return to our home areas

Lift to all floors Ground floor bedrooms

4 nights dinner, bed and breakfast at the 3* Little Haven Hotel Services of our experienced crew

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DATES

Mon 1st October – Fri 5th October

DAYS

5

COST

£439

SINGLE SUPP

£72 (double/twin for sole) 4 only

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Lytham St Annes, Tinsel & Turkey Full Board OUR CHOICE OF HOTEL Clifton Park Hotel – 3 star Located minutes from the Town Centre and the beautiful promenade, we are sure the Clifton Park Hotel is the perfect venue for this tour.

ITINERARY DAY 1 – A late morning start as we make our way straight to the hotel where we have lunch on arrival. The afternoon is then free for you to settle in.

DAY 2 – A free day today to do as you wish, a light lunch will be served.

FACILITIES

HOLIDAY INCLUDES

3* En-suite Accommodation

Door to Door service

DAY 3 – After lunch in the hotel, we have time in nearby Lytham.

Hospitality tray TV

All coach travel and excursions as listed

DAY 4 – We have lunch in the hotel followed by Dobbies Garden Centre in the afternoon.

Wi-Fi

Lunch on day 1

Porterage

Lunch on day 5

Pool & Jaccuzi

4 nights full board at the Clifton Park hotel

DAY 5 – Again a free morning followed by lunch in the hotel and then we travel home

Gymnasium Lift in the hotel and ground floor rooms.

Services of our experienced crew

Some rooms are accessed by stairs, please advise at time of booking

DATES

Mon 22nd October – Fri 26th October

DAYS

5

COST

£429

SINGLE SUPP

£0 (first 6) £40 thereafter

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Sidmouth - Festive Break OUR CHOICE OF HOTEL Royal York & Faulkner - 3 Star Sidmouth is an award-winning seaside town for its gardens and superb promenade. It has a mild climate all year round and makes it popular with our passengers, together with the family run Royal York & Faulkner Hotel, all the ingredients for a fabulous festive break.

ITINERARY DAY 1 – A morning start and we make our way south to our destination where mulled wine and mince pies welcome us.

Appropriate refreshment stops will be taken en-route.

DAY 2 – A free day.

DAY 3 – A full day to Exeter and Dawlish, home of the Black swans.

DAY 4 - A half day to Exmouth with a free afternoon. Afternoon tea and Christmas cake will be served.

FACILITIES

HOLIDAY INCLUDES

En-suite accommodation

Door to door service

Hospitality tray

All coach travel and excursions as stated

Iron

4 nights half board at the 3* Royal York & Faulkner

Trouser press Hair dryer TV

Breakfast and afternoon coffee on day 1

Lift to all floors

Morning coffee on day 5

Ground floor bedrooms

Mulled wine and mince pies Sherry reception Afternoon tea and Christmas cake

DAY 5 – After breakfast, we return home with suitable refreshment stops en-route.

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Evening entertainment Services of our experienced crew

DATES

Thu 1st November – Mon 5th November

DAYS

5

COST

£389

SINGLE SUPP

£0

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Criccieth - Festive Break OUR CHOICE OF HOTEL Bron Eifion Country House Hotel - 4 Star

ITINERARY

Criccieth is a timeless resort. A small seaside town dominated by its Castle. Beautiful coastlines and lush green countryside, the perfect retreat from it all, to explore it all. The Bron Eifion sits outside Criccieth in its own grounds with superb views.

DAY 1 – A morning start and we make our way to our destination calling at Llangollen en-route.

FACILITIES

HOLIDAY INCLUDES

Individual en-suite bedrooms

Door to Door service

Television

All coach travel and excursions as listed

DAY 2 – A free morning and then the Italian Village of Portmeirion.

Egyptian cotton sheets Complimentary mineral water

DAY 3 – A full day as we take in Beddgelert with morning coffee and Betws-y-Coed for the afternoon.

4 nights dinner, bed and breakfast

Well stocked tea/coffee tray

Lunch on day 1

Complimentary Elemis bathroom products

Lunch on day 5

DAY 4 – Today we visit Llanberis and the Lake Railway for a return journey.

Complimentary Wi-Fi access There is NO Lift

Return journey on the Llanberis Lake Railway

Stairs to 1st floor are easy negotiated

Services of our experienced crew

DAY 5 – After breakfast we make our way home calling in Llandudno for lunch en-route

Admission to Portmeirion

Stairs to 2nd floor are quite difficult.

There is a Ground floor room

DATES

Mon 19th November – Fri 23rd November

DAYS

5

COST

£399

SINGLE SUPP

£180 twin/double sole use (3 only)

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Norwich & Thursford Christmas Spectacular OUR CHOICE OF HOTEL Holiday Inn, Norwich

ITINERARY

With its fine shopping and places of interest, its just the right time of year for Christmas shopping and sightseeing with the added attraction of the market and of course Colemans Mustard. To set the whole weekend off in a grand finale is the Thursford Christmas Spectacular, (Rated as Alyn’s favourite tour) Situated on the outskirts of the city, the Holiday Inn is the place to base this tour for this memorable weekend.

DAY 1 – A morning start and we make our way to our destination with appropriate refreshment stops en-route.

DAY 2 – This morning has a guided tour of the city before free time at leisure DAY 3 – A full day as you have the choice of Wroxham or Wroxham Barns. Lunch is in the hotel instead of our evening meal as tonight is the Thursford Spectacular show. There are many places to purchase food this evening.

DAY 4 – After breakfast we head for home stopping en-route for appropriate refreshments.

FACILITIES

HOLIDAY INCLUDES

37 bedrooms at the reception level (ground floor) which provides easy step-free access.

En-suite accommodation Air conditioning unit

Door to door service All coach travel and excursions as listed 3 nights half board at the Holiday Inn, Norwich

Freeview TV entertainment,

Breakfast and afternoon coffee on day 1

Pillow menu

Morning coffee on day 4

Work desk

Services of a Norwich Guide

Iron and ironing board

Ticket for the Thursford Christmas Spectacular

Bathroom amenities High speed internet connection Hospitality tray

Services of our experienced crew

There is no lift, rest of the bedrooms are accessed by stairs.

DATES

Fri 30th November – Mon 3rd December

DAYS

4

COST

£399

SINGLE SUPP

£75

The above are subject to tickets being available.

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Norwich & Thursford Christmas Spectacular OUR CHOICE OF HOTEL George Hotel - 3 Star

ITINERARY

With it’s fine shopping and places of interest, its just the right time of year for Christmas shopping and sightseeing with the added attraction of the market and of course Colemans Mustard. To set the whole weekend off in a grand finale is the Thursford Christmas Spectacular, (Rated as Alyn’s favourite tour) Situated a 10 minute stroll from the city centre, the newly refurbished George Hotel is the right place to base this tour for this memorable weekend.

DAY 1 – A morning start and we make our way to our destination with appropriate refreshment stops en-route.

DAY 2 – This morning has a guided tour of the city before free time at leisure DAY 3 – A full day as you have the choice of Wroxham or Wroxham Barns. Lunch is in the hotel instead of our evening meal as tonight is the Thursford Spectacular show. There are many places to purchase food this evening.

DAY 4 – After breakfast we head for home stopping en-route for appropriate refreshments.

FACILITIES

HOLIDAY INCLUDES

En suite facilities

Door to door service

Remote control flat screen TV

All coach travel and excursions as listed

Telephone,

3 nights half board at the 3* George Hotel

Hairdryer Tea & coffee making facilities Wi-Fi

Breakfast and afternoon coffee on day 1

Iron and Ironing board available on request.

Morning coffee on day 4

Recent Refursbishment

Ticket for the Thursford Christmas Spectacular

Ground floor bedrooms Please note there is no lift, majority of bedrooms are accessed by stairs to the 1st floor

Services of a Norwich Guide

Services of our experienced crew

DATES

Fri 14th December – Mon 17th November

DAYS

4

COST

£399

SINGLE SUPP

£0

The above are subject to tickets being available.

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Booking Details Tour Destination Departure Date Pick Up location Special Requests (These are not guaranteed)

Name Address

Telephone

Postcode

Name Address

Telephone

Postcode

ÂŁ40.00 Deposits (non-refundable) / ÂŁ60.00 Overseas Holidays

Total Enclosed I have read and understood the booking terms & conditions and accept them for myself and all others named above.

Signature Date Please note: British law states you must have insurance cover when outside the U.K. If this holiday is not in the U.K. then please state the name of the your insurers.

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Booking Conditions 1. BOOKING CONFIRMATION A deposit of £40.00 UK or £60.00 overseas per person (WHICH IS NON REFUNDABLE) secures your hotel room & seat allocation. A confirmation invoice will be forwarded to you and a contract will then exist between us.

G) This brochure was produced October 2017 and we have offered the best value for money rate possible. Although it is not our policy to have surcharges (increases of taxes on fuel, currency exchange, the VAT rate, or introduction of VAT on present zero rated items) will be taken into account and unfortunately passed on to our clients irrespective of the client’s date of booking. Should an increase be necessary we will issue our agents with a revised price list or a copy will be available at our office.

2. BALANCE OF PAYMENT The balance of the holiday must be paid not later than 8 weeks before the holiday departure date. If you book within this 8-week period, you must pay the full holiday cost at the time of booking. If the balance is not paid in time we reserve the right to cancel your booking and retain your deposit.

H) The company takes no responsibility for passengers’ goods or possessions left onboard the coach. It is up to the individual to ensure their goods are safe & secure. Valuables should be carried by the passengers at all times or deposited in a hotel security box and a receipt obtained.

3. CANCELLATION BY YOU

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE:

You may cancel your holiday at any time providing the cancellation is made in writing. Such cancellations will incur the charges shown below, although you may be able to reclaim these charges if the reason for cancellation is covered under the terms of your holiday insurance. It is always advisable to insure your holiday.

Brethertons Gold Line Holidays Chipping Garage,

A) Holiday cancellation charge made to you

Green Ln,

Prior to 56 days before departure date — deposit only 42-56 days before departure — 30% holiday cost 28-42 days before departure — 60% holiday cost 1-27 days before departure — 100% holiday cost

Chipping, Preston PR3 2QE Telephone: (01772) 783795

4. CANCELLATION BY US In certain circumstances we may have to cancel your holiday. Should this occur we will normally not give you less than 21 days notice and will of course offer you a prompt & full refund of all monies paid to us

Please note our office opening hours Monday — Friday 9.00am until 5,00pm Saturday 9.00am until 12.30pm Sunday Closed Outside off these hours we offer emergency cover only.

5. LIABILITY A) We cannot accept liability for holidays affected by War or threat of war, civil strife, Industrial action, natural disaster, weather, governmental action or other similar events beyond our control, and therefore reserve the right to alter any tour or excursion due to unforeseen circumstances.

B) All hotels are chosen by us with great care but as they are neither owned by us or under our direct control we are unable to accept responsibility for the actions or omissions of their personnel.

C) It is your responsibility to make sure that you are at the correct departure point at the correct time and we cannot be liable for any loss or expense incurred if you are not.

D) The coaches we operate are designed for long distance touring, equipped with reclining seats etc., however we reserve the right to alter this type of vehicle should the need occur due to unforeseen circumstances.

E) Passengers must not smoke while on-board our vehicles.

F) Luggage labels & final pick up times will be issued approx. 7 days before departure along with your balance payment receipt.

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Oberammergau Passion Play & The Black Forest

HOLIDAY INCLUDES Door to Door pick up & return by our own personnel All coach travel as listed

11 DAYS • DEPARTING SEPTEMBER 3RD 2020

Return North sea crossings Hull Rotterdam 2 x low berths

Every 10 years the Bavarian village of Oberammergau holds a very special Passion Play which is performed by the people of the village. It has become world famous and will be the fourth time we have operated this holiday which includes tickets for the performance. It will be a 10 days 2 centre holiday, the first part staying in or around Oberammergau and the second part either in Austria or the Black forest.

Overnight hotel out Mercure Hotel Sindelfingen (to be confirmed) Overnight hotel return Ramada Plaza Leige (to be confirmed) 2 nights half board accommodation in the Oberammergau area Highest category ticket for the passion play with lunch included Shuttle bus from accommodation area to theatre & return

Deposits for this holiday will be required in 2018 (possibly before).

If anyone is interested would they please let us know.

Copy of Passion Play text Coach transfer to our hotel in the Black Forest Schwarzwald hotel Gengenbach 4 nights half board

Final prices are not yet known, we estimate in the area of £1850 with a single supplement of £350. £150 will secure your booking.

Group Holidays

Excursions of the forest Services of our experienced crew

LET US ORGANISE A HOLIDAY FOR YOUR GROUP

We can offer a wealth of experience to cover any special interests your group may have, from stately home and gardens, shows, museums, crafts, train or boat journeys, them Dutch bulb fields perhaps, or if you wish we can collect your group from anywhere in Great Britain to tour the Ribble Valley, visit the vibrant cities of Liverpool, Manchester, Preston or Lancaster, the scenic Lake District and Yorkshire Dales.

We offer a full service from organising hotels, providing quality coaches with uniformed crew, a holiday leaflet to hand to your members with full holiday details, we will also book the visits and attractions, in fact once we have agreed and confirmed the details with yourself, you can relax and leave the rest to us.

FOR ALL PRIVATE HOLIDAYS, OVERNIGHT HOTELS, GROUP VISITS OR DETAILED ITINERARY PROGRAMMES PLEASE CALL OUR OFFICE AT:

Please note our office opening hours:

01772 783795

Email: admin@brethertonsgoldline.co.uk

Monday - Friday 9.00am until 5.00pm Saturday 9.00am until 12.30pm Chipping Garage, Green Lane, Chipping, Preston PR3 2QE www.brethertonsgoldline.co.uk

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