Festive Chatsworth and Bakewell Tour
Chatsworth, the magnificent Derbyshire home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, promises a memorable mix of beauty, history, and stunning scenery. During this special Christmas weekend break, you’ll discover the house transformed for the festive season, adorned with lush foliage, twinkling lights, glowing candles, and magical displays that truly capture the spirit of Christmas.
The trip also includes a visit to the delightful town of Bakewell, where you can browse the shops for that perfect gift or enjoy a genuine Bakewell Tart from the Original Pudding Shop.
This is a festive getaway you won’t want to miss.
What's Included
- Luxury coaching from Coleraine, Ballymoney, Cloughmills, Ballymena, Dunsilly, Belfast, and Dublin Stena Terminal.
- Return ferry crossing with Stena Line – Dublin/Holyhead
- 2 nights’ accommodation in 4* The Mercure Kenwood Hall Hotel and Spa, Sheffield
- Breakfast and evening meals
- Admission to Chatsworth House
- Free Time in Bakewell
- Services of an experienced tour manager
What's NOT Included
- Single Supplement - €85.00
- Travel insurance Adult €26.00 / Child €13.00
- A Client Protection Bond of 3% is not included and will be added on to the total gross price of a booking. This Bond protects our clients in the event of supplier business failure. All bookings and transactions are subject to this charge.
Good to Know
IMPORTANT INFORMATION – FERRIES
The UK government has introduced new legal requirements for non-British or non-Irish Passport holders traveling on ferries between the UK and the Rep of Ireland. Please check if you will need an Esta or Visa to enter the UK. If you hold any other government passport (irrespective of where you are currently resident) you must provide us with the following information:
Full name (as shown on your passport)
Nationality
Date of Birth
Passport Number
Country of Issue
This information must be supplied at least 30 days before travel, or at the time of booking if you are travelling within 30 days.
Failure to supply this information will mean you will not be able to travel and you will be asked to leave the tour (full cancellation charges will apply).
We thank you for your co-operation and look forward to welcoming you onboard.
Important Notice
Please note all of our tours include some level of walking activity and may include ascending/descending steps. They are not suitable for people with walking difficulties and/or limited mobility.
Times to be advised closer to the date.
**Please note itinerary is subject to change**
**It is the responsibility of each person to be on time for all coach connections, coaches will not wait for latecomers**
DAY 1
Ferry Times
Departs Dublin 08:15 / Arrives Holyhead 11:50
Departs Holyhead 15:15 / Arrives Dublin 18:30
Meet your coach at your chosen pick-up point and travel to Dublin for the early-morning ferry crossing to Holyhead. On arrival, we continue to our hotel near Sheffield, with a comfort stop along the way. After checking in, take time to relax and freshen up before dinner.
DAY 2
After breakfast (departure time will be advised by your tour manager), we set off for the short journey to Bakewell. Enjoy time to stroll around this charming town and perhaps pause for a coffee — or treat yourself to a slice of Bakewell Tart from the Original Pudding Shop.
Around midday we depart for Chatsworth House, beautifully decorated for Christmas. Before exploring the house, you’ll have the chance to purchase lunch, followed by time to discover the seasonal displays and browse the well-stocked gift shop. You may even wish to end your visit with a well-deserved cup of tea in the café before we return to the hotel to relax and freshen up before dinner.
DAY 3
After breakfast and check-out, board the coach for the journey back to Holyhead to catch the afternoon ferry to Dublin. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your original departure point.
The Mercure Kenwood Hall Hotel and Spa, Sheffield
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Prices shown are per person modifications from the base tour price.
Coleraine – NIR Station
Ballymoney – opposite Riada House
Dunsilly Roundabout
Belfast Port Stena Line
Coleraine – NIR Station
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Ballymoney – opposite Riada House
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Dunsilly Roundabout
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Belfast Port Stena Line
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Pickup at Stena Line terminal, Belfast Port.
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