With its gently rolling hillsides and tranquil valleys, the Borders is a place of captivating natural beauty, positioned as perhaps the easiest destination in Scotland to reach, with Dumfries & Galloway to the west and Cumbria to the south.
Dumfries and Galloway is a lesser explored gem, with its undulating coastline of rocky shoreline and sandy beaches, whilst inland, there are acres of forest and green spaces. We include a guided tour of the region to bring the locality to life, from beautiful gardens and historic harbours to connections with Robert Burns, the famous Scottish poet.
Located in the northern Lake District, the opportunity to visit Hutton-in-the-Forest, where the House dates back to the 1500's and owned by the same family since 1605. Experience a succession of historical eras and styles throughout this family home (not suitable for wheelchairs due to its historic nature) and wander through the attractive, well maintained gardens. On your return to the hotel, perhaps spend some time in the city of Carlisle with it's castle, museums, shops and eateries or return to Dumfries for time at leisure in the market town.
Set amongst the rolling hills and woodlands of the Borders, at Drumlanrig Castle we feel you will find something for everyone. Explore the magnificent Pink Palace and its world class art collection. Savour the sights and scents in the acres of stunning Victorian gardens. Watch crafters at work in the Stableyard Studios. Treat yourself in the Castle gift shop, Castle Tearoom or the Larchwood Cabin café.
Your hotel for this lovely tour is the 3 star Holiday Inn Dumfries situated on the Crichton Estate on the outskirts of the market town of Dumfries. A mix of the traditional and the modern with the public areas retaining many original features of the original Victorian building with the 71 bedrooms being fresh and modern, the majority featuring step in showers.
Your tour includes: 4 nights half board with full breakfast and three course, choice dinner with tea and coffee. Porter service. On site coach parking. A guide for the full day for the Scottish Solway coast. Admission to Hutton-in-the-Forest House and Gardens. Admission to Drumlanrig Castle and Gardens.
