Entry to Hever Castle and Gardens
Explore the maze & military museum
Four-star Hotel
Stay at the Mercure Tunbridge Wells
Guided Walking Tour
Explore the Pantiles in Tunbridge Wells
About this trip...
This four-star Royal Tunbridge Wells hotel was built around an 18th century Georgian oast house in the Kent countryside and offers a relaxing experience yet superb location for exploring the local area.
Activity Level:
What's this?What's included
Classic double room for single use with private facilities
Half Board: Breakfast & Dinner Daily
Welcome drink and information meeting
Guided walking tour of The Pantiles area of Tunbridge Wells-
Entry to Hever Castle and Gardens
Accompanying Solos Tour Leader
Fully financially protected
Itinerary
- Arrive Tunbridge Wells
- Tunbridge Wells Walking Tour and Hever Castle
- Depart Tunbridge Wells
What you'll be doing
Day One: Arrive Tunbridge Wells
Check-in at our hotel. When evening comes, we enjoy a welcome drink with other Solos guests, before dinner in the hotel restaurant.
- Dinner included
Day Two: Tunbridge Wells & Hever Castle
After breakfast, we head into Tunbridge Wells for a walking tour of The Pantiles, a Georgian Colonnade. Formerly known as 'The Walks' and the (Royal) 'Parade', it leads from the well that gave the time its name.
After time to explore Tunbridge Wells, we head to Hever Castle where Anne Boleyn spent her childhood. Entry to the castle and gardens are included for us to explore including the maze, miniature model houses and military museum.
This evening, join the group for dinner in the hotel restaurant.
- Breakfast & dinner included
Day Three: Depart Tunbridge Wells
After a leisurely breakfast, we take some time to enjoy the hotel's gardens before checking out and saying goodbye.
- Breakfast included
Accommodation
Four-Star Mercure Tunbridge Wells
The Mercure Tunbridge Wells is a 4 star hotel boating 86 contemporary rooms inside a beautiful 18th century Georgian oast house. Set in a tranquil corner of Kent, making it the perfect place to unwind after a day of exploring.
Facilities include
The restaurant and bar offer indoor and outdoor dining in a relaxing and scenic spot.
Room includes
Bedrooms offer supremely comfortable beds, HD TVs, complimentary high-speed WiFi, ensuite bathrooms, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities.
Dates & Prices
Essential Information
Location & Transport
Location & Transport
The hotel can be found off Junction 5 of the M25. Complimentary car parking is available for Accor members or £10 per day for all other guests. Highbrooms & Tunbridge Wells Railway Station is approximately 2 miles away, around 15 minutes by taxi.
Dress Code
The dress code for during the day is casual, layers are recommended. Comfortable shoes for walking and sightseeing are recommended. In the evenings the dress code is smart casual, with gentlemen requested to wear a shirt and tie.
Gratuities
There is often confusion on the question of gratuities, since it frequently depends on the type of holiday, location and, of course, your attitude towards tipping, as to what is normally expected. In order to give you a rough idea, we have given appropriate guidance below. The Tour Leader will be on hand to offer advice or suggestions if required but gratuities are offered entirely at the sole discretion of the individual. We suggest a group collection at the beginning of your holiday to cover drivers, guides and hotel staff (including restaurant, kitchen and reception staff) of approximately £20.
Your Tour Leader will collect this on your behalf and distribute it accordingly, thus relieving you of the burden of who, when and how much to tip. The tipping of bar staff and housekeeping will be left to your individual discretion (the rounding up of the drinks bill and a small amount left in your room on departure should cover this and would be much appreciated). As is customary, ‘the hat’ will be passed around for the driver and guide on all optional excursions. For any meals that are not included in your itinerary, restaurants expect a 10% gratuity (do check that service has not already been added to your bill). For taxis 10% of the metered fare.
