What you can expect
Visit Cheddar
Try the original Cheddar Cheese
Wells Cathedral
Visit the beautiful Wells Cathedral
Free Bar
FREE bar 6pm – 10pm each evening
About this trip...
About the trip
Steeped with Victorian history and dominated by a fabulous beach, Weston-Super-Mare is a gateway to all the attractions that Somerset has to offer, making our long weekend in the south-west perfect for a UK summer break.
Activity Level:
What's this?What's included?
Single room
Half Board: Breakfast & Dinner
FREE bar 6pm – 10 pm each evening and lively entertainment-
Welcome drink & information meeting
Guided walking tour of Bath-
Guided visit to Cheddar & Wells
Accompanying Solos Tour Leader
Itinerary
- Arrive in Weston Super Mare
- Cheddar and Wells
- Bath
- Departure Day
What you’ll be doing
Day One: Arrive in Weston-Super-Mare
Check-in at your hotel. When evening comes, we can enjoy a welcome drink with other Solos guests before dinner in the hotel restaurant.
- Dinner Included
Day Two: Cheddar and Wells
After breakfast on Saturday morning, we will board our coach and head to Cheddar Village for a full day guided tour. Cheddar is a parish in Somerset known as the origin of Cheddar Cheese, which has been produced here since the 12th century and to this day is still stored in the Cheddar Caves to mature. Afterwards we will have some free time to explore Cheddar on our own and visit the famous Cheddar Gorge & Caves.
Later we will proceed to the city of Wells, where we visit its magnificent cathedral and the grounds of Bishop Palace. Afterwards, there will be some free time for us to explore.
- Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day Three: Bath
After breakfast we head to Bath where we will have all day to explore this beautiful city at your leisure. During our morning guided walking tour we will see that Bath was built for pleasure and relaxation, and has been a well-being destination since Roman times. The waters are still a big draw, both at the ancient Roman Baths and the thoroughly modern Thermae Bath Spa, which houses the only natural thermal hot springs in Britain.
Here, we can visit a remarkable collection of museums and galleries, and sample many places to eat and drink in its visitor-friendly centre. England’s most famous novel writer Jane Austen created two of her most celebrated novels – Northanger Abbey and Persuasion - in Bath.
- Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day Four: Departure Day
On Monday after checking out, you may like to explore the local area before heading home.
- Breakfast Included
Accommodation
The New Ocean Hotel 2*
This lovely, simple and traditional family-run hotel, fast becoming a Solos favourite, is perfectly situated opposite Weston’s famous Marine Lake and offers panoramic views over Weston Bay and beyond making this a perfect base for our North Somerset walking break . It’s unrivalled position along the promenade is only a few minutes stroll to the town centre and a short taxi ride away form Weston Super-Mare railway station.
Facilities include
Enjoy the many facilities on offer including a large dance floor and a nightly entertainment programme in the bar/lounge area with a fully stocked bar. Wifi is available in the bar/lounge area and is provided free of charge
Room includes
All single rooms are equipped with full en-suite facilities, direct dial telephones, flat screen digital television, hairdryer, many rooms have level access from the lift.
Room upgrades available
Larger Superior Single – from £35 per stay
Dates & Prices
Essential Information
Location & Transport
Weston Super-Mare ( North Somerset) is located off Junction 21 of the M5. Take the A370 into Weston Super-Mare
Our hotel is situated opposite Weston’s famous Marine Lake, a few minutes stroll to the town centre where we can enjoy the numerous shops, theatres and attractions. Weston–Super–Mare Railway Station is approximately a 10 minute taxi journey away. There are 5 car parking spaces and these are allocated on a first come first served basis. There is also additional parking on the road and a long stay car park situated 250m away -Melrose car park, Weston-super-mare BS23 2AW. Over four hours up to 24 hours - £14.00
Included Programme
- Guided sightseeing tour of Cheddar Village
- Guided sightseeing tour of Wells Cathedral and the grounds of The Bishop Palace
- A donation for Wells Cathedral
- Guided walking tour of Bath
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 £10. 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.
Dress Code
The dress code for during the day is casual. In the evenings the dress code is smart casual. Comfortable shoes for walking and sightseeing are recommended.
FREE bar 6pm – 10 pm each evening
Below is a list of the current drinks currently included in the hotel promotion.
- Fosters (Draft)
- John Smith's (Draft)
- Inch Apple Cider (Draft)
- 125ml Medium White Wine
- 125ml Red Wine (Pump)
- 125ml Rose
- Cola (Pump)
- Diet Cola (Pump)
- Tonic Water (Pump)
- Lemonade (pump)
- Orange Juice (Pump)
- Lime Cordial (Pump)
- Slimline Tonic
- Canada Dry
- Bitter Lemon (Bottle)
- Grapefruit Juice (Bottle)
- Pineapple Juice (Bottle)
- Tomato Juice (Bottle)
- Vodka
- Whiskey
- Gin
- Brandy
- White Rum
- Dark Run
- Sherry
- Sweet Martini
- Dry Martini
- Cinzano
- Port
- The hotel requests that guests order and drink one drink at a time
- Empty glasses should be returned to the bar and exchanged for a new drink
- No double spirit measures
- No neat spirits
- Guest will be issued a voucher that must be shown to the bar staff
