Thirlwells est.1917 95 YEARS of bringing Quality Coach Travel direct from the North East Coaches LUXURY COACH HOLIDAYS 2013 We are proud to say that two of our coaches and four of our drivers were used as Official Vehicles in the London 2012 Olympics
Thirlwells est.1917 Dear Holiday Maker Thank you for choosing our 2013 Brochure. We are sure that you will not be disappointed. There is a wide selection of Holidays for you to choose from, and we are always available to assist and advise you. We have lots of experience, being the oldest Coach Company in the North East. Having commenced trading in 1917 by John (Jack) Thirlwell then his son also Jack and now run by his grandchildren, Sue, John & Ian. Therefore still maintaining the personal touch, and with the experience of 95 years in coaching. All our Coaches used on the tours have toilet / washroom, and most have tea / coffee facilities. All are fitted with seat belts required by law to be used. When buying our Coaches we look at easy access, safety and comfort with our customers in mind before making our choice. All our Coaches are serviced and maintained by our own fitters at our premises to the highest possible standard. All Tours include coach travel there and back to your holiday destination, with comfort stops in between. Bed, Breakfast & Evening Meal, plus excursions most days to comply with the working regulations regarding the Driver s working time. Also where applicable ferry costs are included. Any variation to the above will be stated on the individual tour ie: single, sea view supplements etc. Insurance: Our insurance is optional, and premiums vary depending on length of holiday, please see our Booking Conditions and Fair Trading Charter for full details. J Thirlwell & Sons Ltd is an appointed representative of ITC Compliance Ltd which is authorised and regulated by the FSA. GROUP TRAVELLERS DISCOUNT Coaches Available to groups of 10 or more, details available on request to any destination in our Brochure or a Destination of your choice if numbers warrant. We can also organiser everything for groups of 30 or more for holiday tours including Coach, Hotel and visits to many attractions, with great discounts. Please ask for help with any group bookings. 2 Thirlwells LUXURY COACH HOLIDAYS
B ridlington Combines the coast with towering cliffs and some of England s finest countryside. A good base to tour the East Yorkshire Countryside. An ideal holiday for those that do not want to travel too far. Staying at The Balmoral Hotel perfectly situated on a quiet terrace just off the sea front. Only a short walk to the harbour and town centre. All rooms ensuite with tea/coffee making facilities, and tv. Lift to most rooms. Entertainment. Y Early Break 5 Day Break 16 th to 20 th February - 130.00 Single supplement 15.00 Y All Inclusive 5 Day Break with FREE BAR 20 th to 24 th March - 185.00 Single supplement 15.00 Y 6 Day Tour 5 th to 10 th September - 236.00 Single supplement 20.00 Thirlwells LUXURY COACH HOLIDAYS 3
S kegness Once a fishing village until it was discovered and became the popular resort it is today. A very flat area with its many tree lined streets, a good sea front with plenty to see & do. An ideal base to explore the many delights of Lincolnshire. Staying at The Queens Hotel situated just off the sea front, a family hotel with that extra bit of personal service. All rooms ensuite with tea/coffee making facilities. Lift to most floors. Entertainment most nights. Y 8 Day Break 6 th to 13 th July - 305.00 Y Turkey & Tinsel 5 Day Break 11 th to 15 th November - 225.00 4 Thirlwells LUXURY COACH HOLIDAYS
I sle of Wight - Sandown The charm of The Isle of Wight is its combination of sea & countryside, with something to offer the whole family. Sandown is one of the islands main resorts with long sandy beaches. Staying at The Royal Pier Hotel situated on the sea front. All rooms ensuite with tea/coffee making facilities. Lift to most floors, heated indoor swimming pool. Entertainment most nights. Y 8 Day Break 20 th to 27 th July - 392.00 Sea Views 31.50 per person Thirlwells LUXURY COACH HOLIDAYS 5
E astbourne An unspoilt Victorian seaside resort, nestling under the Sussex Downs. It enjoys a very clement climate all year round and is renowned for its exquisite gardens. Staying at the Best Western York House Hotel situated on Royal Parade a sea front location and central for most amenities. Lift to all floors, some entertainment. Y 8 Day Break 24 th to 31 st August - 370.00 Sea Views supplement 105.00 per room 6 Thirlwells LUXURY COACH HOLIDAYS
G reat Yarmouth The coastal entertainment centre of Norfolk. A lively seaside town with its sandy beaches, theatres, Marine Life Centre and much more. An ideal base to tour the Norfolk Broads and surrounding area. Staying at The Raynscourt Hotel a family run hotel situated on Marine Parade within easy reach of many exciting attractions. All rooms ensuite Lift to all floors. Entertainment most evenings. Y 8 Day Break 8 th to 15 th June - 325.00 Single supplement 20.00 Thirlwells LUXURY COACH HOLIDAYS 7
W eston super mare This Somerset coastal resort is an ideal base to discover the surrounding area s such as Stonehenge, the Cheddar Gorge & Bath. Staying at The New Ocean Hotel situated on the sea front overlooking Marine Lake and views beyond to Brean Down & the Quantocks. A family run hotel. All rooms ensuite, lift to most. Some entertainment. Y 8 Day Break 9 th to 16 th August - 349.00 Friday to Friday 8 Thirlwells LUXURY COACH HOLIDAYS
B ournemouth Situated on the Dorset coast, a seaside town with some of the best beaches in Britain. The spectacular Jurassic Coast of Dorset and east Devon is England s first World Heritage site, with a unique stretch of coastline being one of the natural wonders of the world. Staying at The Heathlands Hotel set in its own landscaped gardens and centrally located. All rooms ensuite. Lift to all floors. Y 8 Day Break 27 th July to 3 rd August - 350.00 No Single Supplement on first 3 rooms booked thereafter 105.00 T enby A picturesque Pembrokeshire coastal resort with its narrow streets, beautiful beaches, coves and headland. An ideal base to explore the many attractions the south west of Wales has to offer. Staying at The Clarence House Hotel situated on the esplanade within a few minutes level walk from the town centre. A family run hotel, lift to all floors. Entertainment most nights. Y 7 Day Break 23 rd to 29 th June - Sunday to Saturday 363.00 Thirlwells LUXURY COACH HOLIDAYS 9
C ream of Cornwall- Newquay Enjoy Cornwall s delightful coastline, fascinating legends and historic towns and villages. Depart the North East on Sunday morning travelling to Best Western Tiverton Hotel in Tiverton Somerset for your first nights stay. After breakfast continue the journey to Newquay and Esplanade Hotel overlooking the Fistral Bay, our base for the next 4 nights. An ideal base to tour from and will include a visit to Trelissick Gardens, and a tour down the river to Falmouth, included in the price. After breakfast on Friday we depart for home with our last night spent at a hotel enroute back to the North East. Y 7 Day Break 6 th to 12 th October - Sunday to Saturday 367.00 Single supplement 30.00 Sea Views available on request with a supplement 10 Thirlwells LUXURY COACH HOLIDAYS
L landudno One of Wales s most popular resorts set on a curving bay between the headlands of The Great & Little Orme, with Snowdonia Mountains as a backdrop. The sea front & town are very flat. Staying at The Tynedale Hotel a family run hotel situated on the sea front opposite the band stand with excellent views of the bay. All rooms ensuite with tea/coffee making facilities. Lift to all floors. Entertainment every night. Y Landlubber s Cruise 5 Day Break 1 st to 5 th April - 255.00 A unique experience of a cruise on board a ship without the sea. Visiting a different port every day where you will experience the local food & entertainment. Ask for full itinerary Y 5 Day Summer Break 21 st to 25 th August - 258.00 Y Holly & Mistletoe 5 Day Break 21 st to 25 th November - 255.00 Thirlwells LUXURY COACH HOLIDAYS 11
UK short breaks just for grown-ups Short breaks in Britain have never been more fun A1(M) M6 HARROGATE A59 Nidd Hall Hotel North Yorkshire YORK...stay in a great hotel in the lovely countryside or a village right on the coast. Try some new activities, watch a show and dine on top quality food... and it s all just for grown-ups!! Bodelwyddan Castle Hotel North Wales A30 A5 Alvaston Hall Hotel Cheshire Holme Lacy House Hotel Herefordshire A30 A38 CARDIFF Cricket St. Thomas Hotel Somerset EXETER CHESTER BRISTOL M5 M54 M62 MANCHESTER M6 M5 Littlecote House Hotel Berkshire A36 V NOTTINGHAM M1 M40 M4 M3 M1 A3 LONDON NORWICH M27 PORTSMOUTH Lakeside Coastal Village Hayling Island, Hampshire Warren Coastal Hotel re Sinah Hayling Island, Hampshi A1 A16 Thoresby Hall Hotel Nottinghamshire M25 M23 M11 M2 M21 A12 A11 Gunton Hall Coastal Village Suffolk M20 Corton Coastal Village Suffolk Norton Grange Coastal Village Isle of Wight ISLE OF WIGHT Bembridge Coast Hotel Isle of Wight Cricket St. Thomas WHAT S INCLUDED in the price of your break Stylish room Leisure facilities Live evening entertainment Coach travel & excursions Breakfast and 3-course evening meals No kids!
There s charm and character at every hotel and village, and with 13 fabulous locations to choose from, we guarantee your getaway will be one to remember. Nidd Hall Hotel North Yorkshire, near the Dales and Harrogate 4-8 March Offer price from 295 UK short breaks just for grown-ups Take a look at the fantastic offers Thirwell s Coaches have with Warner Leisure Hotels for 2013. Book early and get a free room upgrade! Littlecote House Hotel Berkshire, on the edge of Wiltshire, near Marlborough Offer price from 19-23 August 371 Alvaston Hall Hotel Cheshire, in pretty Nantwich, near Roman ChesterForest Offer price from 15-19 April 275 Thoresby Hall Hotel Nottinghamshire, on the edge of Sherwood ForestForest Offer price from 6-10 May 337 Bodelwyddan Castle Hotel North Wales, in the Clwydian Hills Offer price from 13-17 May 306 Holme Lacy House Hotel Herefordshire, in the heart of Wye ValleySnowdoniaForestOffer price from 17-21 June 375 Cricket St. Thomas Hotel Somerset, amid cider country, near Lyme Regis Offer price from 15-19 July 376 Corton Coastal Village Suffolk, by the sea near Lowestoft & Great Yarmouth ValleySnowdoniaForest Offer price from 2-6 September 250 Gunton Hall Coastal Village Suffolk, a few minutes from the sea near Lowestoft Offer price from 2-6 September 284 Nidd Hall Hotel North Yorkshire, near the Dales and Harrogate 23-27 September Thoresby Hall Hotel Offer price from 358 Nottinghamshire, on the edge of Sherwood Offer price from 25-29 November 313 Please note NO single supplements for 2012 on our allocation. Possible further dates & destinations available throughout the year keep in contact with our office for updates. 57641
Dublin & Wicklow Ireland-River & Rail Based in Bray Co. Wicklow brings you an original look at the seaside city & countryside, with a guided coastal railway journey and scenic river cruise included. Staying at The Royal Hotel Bray, all rooms ensuite and some entertainment. Included in this tour price: Entrance to Powerscourt House & Gardens, Guided journey on the Dart Railway from Bray to Malahide with tea/coffee & scones, plus a cruise on the River Liffey in Dublin. Y 5 Day Break 15 th to 19 th September - Sunday to Thursday 308.00 No Single supplement on early bookings 14 Thirlwells LUXURY COACH HOLIDAYS
SHORT BREAKS IN SCOTLAND Legends of the Loch - Loch Lomond Day 1: Travel to The Winnock Hotel Drymen Loch Lomond, all rooms ensuite Day 2: Full day tour of the Trossach s including a stop at Aberfoyle Woolen Mill, a visit to Loch Katrine for lunch followed by storytelling cruise aboard the SS Walter Scott. En route back to hotel we stop in Killin to view the Falls of Dochart before returning to the hotel for Dinner & a Scottish evenings entertainment. Day 3: A visit to Falkirk Wheel followed by a half day s free time in Edinburgh, then return to hotel for Dinner and historic Scottish weaponry display Day 4: A visit to Glengoyne whisky distillery then on to Inveraray on Loch Fyne with sight seeing on return to hotel for Dinner then live music. Day 5: Return for home after breakfast. Y 5 Day Break 2 nd to 6 th May - 265.00 Single Supplement 56.00 Loch Lomond - ALL INCLUSIVE Staying at the Winnock Hotel Drymen Included in tour: 3 Course dinner, bed & breakfast Unlimited tea and coffee Complimentary glass of house wine with dinner Free house brand drinks from the bar between 7.30 10.30pm Evening entertainment each night Packed lunches each day Local excursions each day Y ALL INCLUSIVE Weekend Break 11 th to 14 th October - Friday to Monday 192.00 Single Supplement 42.00 Thirlwells LUXURY COACH HOLIDAYS 15
SHORT BREAKS IN SCOTLAND Isle of Arran & Ayshire Coast Mountains, glens, coastlines, castles and whisky, they re all in this tour to the Isle of Arran Scotland in Miniature and the Ayrshire Coast. Stopping at Menzies Irvine Hotel for 2 nights, all rooms ensuite with entertainment 1 night. From here on day 2 we will visit Culzean Castle and Country Park, admission included. Day 3 we cross to Arran for 3 nights at The Best Western Kinloch Hotel, all rooms ensuite. While on Arran we will visit many of its attractions and also included in the prices a visit to Whisky Distillery & Visitor Centre and Broderick Castle & Gardens Y 6 Day Break 4 th to 9 th August - 385.00 Single Supplement 30.00 SHORT BREAKS IN ENGLAND & WALES T hree Counties Explorer Staying at the 4 star Best Western Moat House Hotel situated in Etruria in the suburbs of Stoke on Trent. An ideal base to tour Staffordshire with its many attractions, such as the Potteries, the south of Derbyshire and its Peak District and west to Cheshire. Y Easter Weekend 29 th March to 1 st April - 200.00 Single Supplement 45.00 16 Thirlwells LUXURY COACH HOLIDAYS
SHORT BREAKS IN ENGLAND & WALES Barmouth- Splendours of the Welsh coastline A coastal resort situated in the Welsh county of Gwynedd and close to the Snowdonia National Park. An ideal base to cover the many attractions to been seen within the park and surrounding areas, north to Harlech and south to Machynlleth. Staying at The Min Y Mor Hotel, a family run hotel situated on the sea front with spectacular views of the bay. All rooms ensuite, no lift but low floor rooms available. Entertainment some nights. Y 5 Day Break 3 rd to 7 th June - 229.00 S outhport- North West Classic Resort A traditional British seaside resort, with panoramic seafront, glorious sandy beaches and Victorian pier. Staying at The Britannia Prince of Wales Hotel situated in the heart of the town on Lord St. All rooms ensuite with lift and some entertainment. Tours include a visit to Liverpool and its famous Albert Dock plus Lancashire countryside. Y 5 Day Break 1 st to 5 th July - 220.00 No Single supplement on first 3 rooms booked thereafter 60.00 Thirlwells LUXURY COACH HOLIDAYS 17
SHORT BREAKS IN ENGLAND & WALES I sle of Man Small and perfectly formed this charming island with its beautiful scenery and absorbing heritage makes it an ideal destination for a short break. Staying at the 3 star Chesterhouse Hotel, on Loch Promenade Douglas, all rooms ensuite. Tours included around the islands many attractions Y 5 Day Break 26 th to 30 th June - Wednesday to Sunday 326.00 Single Supplement 40.00 L ytham St Annes This elegant resort has something for all the family, relaxing gardens and lake, famous windmill and the intrigue of the pier. Staying at The Langdales Hotel a family run hotel overlooking the lovely Ashton Gardens, within easy reach of all amenities. Visit to Blackpool Illuminations Y Bank Holiday Weekend 24 th to 27 th May - 185.00 Y 5 Day Break 14 th to 18 th October - Monday to Friday 238.00 With an evening tour of Blackpool Illuminations 18 Thirlwells LUXURY COACH HOLIDAYS
2013 CRUISES SAILING FROM THE TYNE Cruises abroad The Discovery sailing from Newcastle N orth Cape & Land Of The Midnight Sun North Norway, deep within the Artic Circle and North Cape to the Land of The Midnight Sun. Y 11 nights 24 th July from 969.00 I celand & Northern Isles Visiting Iceland the land of fire & ice The Orkanies & Weterman Islands. Y 11 nights 4 th August from 969.00 M ajestic Fjordland Discover the awesome beauty of Norway s fjordland. Y 7 nights 15 th August from 619.00 S t Petersburg & Baltic & Scandinavian Capitals Visiting Scandinavian and Russia. Y 14 nights 31 st August from tba B ritish Isles Discovery Visiting France, Guernsey, Isles of Scilly, Ireland, Isle of Mull, Outer Hebrides and Invergordon Scotland. Y 9 nights 22 nd August from 799.00 Contact our office for further details. Keep in contact with our office for extra tours added throughout the year and for details of our Autumn/ Winter breaks and Day Tours Brochure. Thirlwells LUXURY COACH HOLIDAYS 19
PRIVATE HIRE 20 seater Mini Buses to 38 & 49 Seater Executive Coaches available Thirlwells LUXURY COACH HOLIDAYS est.1917 Millers Bridge, Whickham Bank, Swalwell, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE16 3BP Tel: 0191 488 2430 or 0191 488 4948 After Hours: 0191 488 7168 Email: thirlwellcoaches@aol.com www.thirlwellcoaches.co.uk