Night 1, 2 & 3: Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa Edinburgh, Scotland Situated in the shadow of famed Edinburgh Castle and close to Princes Street, the five-star Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa is an ideal location from which to explore Edinburgh’s medieval Old Town and the lovely Georgian New Town area. The charming traditional décor and attentive service make this one of the most sought-after addresses among discerning visitors to Edinburgh.
Night 4: Cameron House Loch Lomond, Scotland Beautifully situated on the “bonnie, bonnie banks of Loch Lomond,” the Cameron House is one of Scotland’s finest resort hotels. It offers a vast array of leisure-oriented facilities, to include an impressive indoor atrium housing two swimming pools, and excellent restaurants as well as a truly lovely setting amidst 100 acres of park-like woodland.
Night 5 & 6: Langdale Hotel & Spa Langdale, England Located in the heart of England’s storied lake District on the 35-acre Langdale Estate, the Langdale Hotel & Spa offers a delightful resort experience in a strikingly beautiful setting.
Night 7 & 8: Hotel Portmeirion Portmeirion, Wales Portmeirion is unique in that the entire village was conceived and built by one man, Sir Clough Williams-Ellis, beginning in 1926. Portmeirion is probably best known as the location of the 1960s television series, The Prisoner. Located in the midst of the fanciful Portmeirion Village on the banks of a lovely estuary, the Hotel Portmeirion richly deserves the “Best Place to Stay in Wales” distinction awarded to it by the Wales Tourist Board.
Night 9 & 10: Shakespeare Hotel Stratford-upon-Avon, England Located near the Royal Shakespeare Theater in the center of charming Stratford-upon-Avon, the Shakespeare Hotel evokes images of the Elizabethan era in which the Bard lived and wrote. Although the building dates from the Tudor period, the guest rooms are thoroughly modern and quite comfortable. Each carries the name of a character from one of Shakespeare’s plays.
Night 11: Bath Spa Hotel Bath, England The luxurious Bath Spa Hotel began life as a grand Georgian mansion in the 1830s and great care has been taken to retain its distinguished ambiance. While secluded within its expansive grounds and lovely landscaped gardens, it is also close to the city of Bath and its attractions, such as the ancient Roman baths, for which the city is named.
Night 12 & 13: The Langham, London London, England Ideally situated in the heart of London's West End near Regent’s Park, The Langham, London is convenient to a wide array of museums, restaurants, and notable attractions. The décor of the comfortable guest rooms reflects traditional English style. The indoor swimming pool was once a bank vault and the gym offers state-of-the-art exercise equipment. The elegant Palm Court restaurant appears today just as it did when the hotel opened as Europe's first grand hotel in 1865. Enjoy a cocktail in the quintessentially English Chukka Bar while you take in its sweeping views of Regent Street.