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2025 - Gin & Sin Getaway

Whether you are a Ginner or a Sinner... Join us staying at the fabulous Crowne Plaza Reading with breakfast and dinner included. Enjoy time at leisure in Oxford and Henley on Thames plus a visit to the stunning Winchester Cathedral and a cheeky excursion to the Bombay Distillery for a little tipple.

Price

£299 per person

£110 Single Supplement

Limited Triple rooms available

What is Included?

2 Night stay at the Crowne Plaza Reading
Half Board
Time at leisure in Henley on Thames
Time at leisure in Oxford
Guided Tour of Winchester Cathedral
Guided Tour & Tasting of Bombay Sapphire Distillery
Executive coach travel

Payment

£50pp deposit to be paid upon booking

Final balance must be paid 50 days before departure.

Please contact us regarding our easy and flexible payment plans.

Travel Packs

You will receive a full information travel pack 7-14 days before your departure

Inside your travel pack you will get confirmed pick up times and point, hotel information, destination information, itinerary and attraction infromation (if applicable)

All pick up times are approximate upon booking and will be confirmed in your travel pack

These will be emailed to you unless stated otherwise.

Cancellation T&C's

Please note this tours full balance must be paid 50 days prior to departure, failure to do so may result in your booking being cancelled

50 days+ prior to departure - Loss of full deposit

0-49 days prior to departure - Loss of full balance

DAY 1

- Meet your coach at your chosen pick up and travel to Oxford with a comfort stop on route
- Enjoy time at leisure in Oxford before travelling
- In the late afternoon, meet your coach for your travel to your hotel for check in and evening meal

DAY 2

- After breakfast, we visit Winchester Cathedral, one of the largest Gothic cathedrals in Northern Europe. Here there is time to explore the Kings and Scribes exhibition then take a guided Cathedral tour to hear about the characters and events that shaped the history of England and left its mark on this magnificent building.
- In the afternoon, we explore the Bombay Sapphire Gin Distillery with a guided tour where we learn about the history of gin, Laverstoke Mill, and Bombay Sapphire. We will discover the flavours of the botanicals and their sustainable provenance which make their gin so unique. Across the sprawling Victorian architecture, discover the vapour infusion distillation process in the Dakin Still House, wander through the Botanical Dry Room, and experiment with the aromas of the ten exotic botanicals used to make Bombay Sapphire. No visit to a distillery would be complete without a complimentary tipple in the Mill Bar.
- Afterwards, meet your coach for your return travel back to the hotel.

B, D

DAY 3

- After breakfast, check out of your hotel
- We pay a morning visit to Henley where you will have chance to look round this pretty town overlooked by
beautiful Chiltern landscape, wooded hills and green fields.
- In the afternoon, meet your coach for your return travel back to Wales

B=Breakfast, D=Dinner

4* Crowne Plaza Reading

On the banks of the River Thames, the Crowne Plaza Reading is a 5-minute drive from the centre of Reading. The hotel offers air-conditioned rooms, complimentary Wi-Fi, and paid car parking. Guests can relax in the health club and spa. The stylish rooms each have an LCD satellite TV, tea/coffee making facilities and a mini bar. An iron and hairdryer are also provided, whilst private bathrooms feature cosy bathrobes. This Crowne Plaza’s health club has a 17-metre infinity pool, sauna, steam room, spa bath and a modern gym. Reading Rail Station is a 10-minute walk away, providing 25-minute links to central London. Heathrow Airport can be reached in 25 minutes’ drive via the M4 motorway. Riverside Restaurant offers food made using local ingredients, served in the sleek restaurant or on the riverside terrace. The elegant bar has a light menu, and 24-hour room service is also available.

Tripadvisor 4/5

CROWNE PLAZA READING, AN IHG HOTEL - Updated 2024 Reviews (tripadvisor.co.uk)

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Name	Address	Distance
Aberdare	Sobell Leisure Centre, Aberdare, CF44 7RP
Ammanford	Ammanford Bus Station, SA18 3AB
Bancyfelin	The Fox & Hounds, High St, SA33 5ND
Burry Port	Chivers Corner Bus Stop. Tanycoed, SA16 0SY
Cardiff Gate	Cardiff Gate Welcome Break Services, CF23 8RA
Cardiff West	Cardiff West Moto Services, CF72 8SA
Cardigan	Finchs Square Bus Stop, Cardigan, SA43 1BS
Carmarthen	Train Station, Station Approach, SA31 2BE
Cross Hands	JJ Motors, Heol Stanllyd, Cross Hands, SA14 6RB
Haverfordwest	Cartlett, Haverfordwest, SA61 2LH
Kidwelly	Fishermans Arms Bus Stop, Causeway St, SA17 4SJ
Llandarcy	Harvesters, Llandarcy, Skewen, SA10 6GZ
Llandeilo	Llandeilo Hang Out, SA19 7HR
Llandovery	Westend Car Park, Kings Rd, SA20 0AW
Llandysul	Tysul Vets, Pencader Rd, SA44 4AE
Llanelli	Llanelli Dominos Bus Stop, SA15 3UF
Merthyr Tydfil	Cyfarthfa Retail Park Bus Stop, CF48 1HY
Milford Haven	Bus Stop by Enterprise Car Rental
Nantgarw	Cross Keys Inn Bus Stop, Caerphilly Rd, CF15 7TB
Narberth	Narberth Primary School, Jesse Rd, SA67 7FE
Neath	Train Station, Windsor Rd, Neath, SA11 1NB
Newcastle Emlyn	Cattle Market Bus Stop, New Rd, SA38 9BA
Newport	Train Station Bus Stop, Queensway, NP20 4AX
Pembrey	Tranel Bus Stop, Lando Rd, SA16 0UT
Pencader	Cae'rfelin School, Pencader, SA39 9AP
Pont Abraham	Pont Abraham Services, SA4 0FU
Pontyates	Pontyates Welfare Hall, Heol Y Meinciau, SA15 5TR
Pontyberem	Old Railway Station Bus Stop, Station Rd, SA15 5LB
Pontypridd	Bus Station Stand 13, Morgan St, CF37 2DS
Port Talbot	Bus Station, Heilbronn Way, Port Talbot, SA13 1PB
Sarn Park	Sarn Park Welcome Break Services, CF32 9SY
St Clears	Black Lion Pub, Pentre Rd, St Clears, SA33 4AA
Swansea	Moto Swansea, Jct 47, Penllergaer, SA4 9GT
Swansea Central	Wellington Street
Tumble	Working Mens Club, Heol Y Neuadd, SA14 6ER
Whitland	Keefe House Bus Stop, Market St, SA34 0AJ