Ardgartan Hotel 5 Day New Year Break
First Day - South
Arrive at the Ardgartan Hotel in time for dinner.
30th December
Step into Colquhoun territory and visit Helensburgh and the pretty village of Luss. Helensburgh is a handsome Victorian holiday resort on the River Clyde to the west of Glasgow. The town was founded at the end of the 18th century by Sir James Colquhoun who named Helensburgh after his wife – Helen. This popular Victorian holiday destination boasts a long promenade, beautiful parks and pretty gardens. The town’s most iconic feature is Hill House which is the finest domestic masterpiece of the famous Scottish architect, Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Helensburgh boasts many other famous townsmen including Henry Bell, originator of the steamship and John Logie Baird, the inventor of the television. Just a short distance away lies the quaint village of Luss. Developed in the 18th and 19th centuries to house the workers from nearby slate quarries, the village is remarkably unchanged and the identical sandstone and slate cottages became the setting for the successful TV show Take the High Road. Wander down the pebbly street to the pier for breathtaking panoramic views of Loch Lomond against the mighty backdrop of Ben Lomond. Return to Ardgartan for lunch and relax in the afternoon with a film or book. This afternoon offers a chance to explore the extensive grounds and walk along the shores of Loch Long before dinner and entertainment.
31st December, Hogmanay
Glasgow is Scotland’s largest city and is famed for its vibrancy and the friendliness of its people. The city is constantly developing and has an energetic atmosphere. Take a walk down Glasgow’s ‘Style Mile’ which boasts over 1500 shops including the St Enoch Centre, Buchanan Galleries, Princes Square, Argyll Arcade, House of Fraser and John Lewis. Visit the Willow Tearooms inspired by the works of Charles Rennie Mackintosh on Buchanan Street for coffee and cake. Also, keep an eye out for street performers, also known as buskers, who bring life to the city of Glasgow and create an enhanced atmosphere.
1st January, New Year's Day
Celebrate the new year with brunch followed by a varied programme of entertainment. Enjoy a day of leisure to take a local stroll or relax by our open fires before afternoon tea is served. In the evening, dinner will be served followed by entertainment to round off your Scottish Hogmanay.
Last Day
Return home.
- Departure: Sunday, December 29, 2024
- Excursions Included
- Half Board
- Nightly Entertainment
- Luxury Coach Travel
- £647.00 Per Person
| Pickup Point | Address | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Southampton (Westend) | Bus Stop at Utilita Bowl, Botley Road, West End, SO30 3XH. For parking please contact 01389 713713, £7.00 per day & payment is required when booking parking place. Parking is at the far car park on the right hand side, opposite the turnstiles and is unmaned. | 5.40AM |
| Southampton (Bitterne) | Post Office, next to The Mercantile Flea, SO18 6BR | 5.50AM |
| Southampton (Soton) | Bus Stop Outside the BBC Studios, SO14 7FY | 6.00AM |
| Eastleigh | Bus Station, SO50 9FD | 6.15AM |
| Winchester | King Alfred Statue, SO23 9LN | 6.35AM |
| Andover | Bus Stop near the White Hart Pub, Bridge Street, SP10 1BH | 7.05AM |