Wells, Bristol & Delights of Dorset
Mon 13 September - Fri 17 September 2027: A 5-Day Escorted Coach Holiday to Somerset with Jones Holidays staying at The Swan Hotel, Wells
WELLS, BRISTOL & DELIGHTS OF DORSET
13 – 17 September 2027
Monday – Friday
5 Days
From £829
Discover the charm of Somerset and Dorset on this relaxing five-day break, based in the historic cathedral city of Wells. Enjoy a visit to vibrant Bristol and a scenic cruise around its fascinating harbour, spend a leisurely day discovering Wells at your own pace, and explore the beautiful towns of Sherborne and Shaftesbury. From medieval streets and magnificent architecture to picturesque countryside and the famous cobbled Gold Hill, this varied South West escape is full of character and wonderful places to discover.
HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS
· Enjoy a relaxing cruise around Bristol’s fascinating harbour
· Spend a leisurely day discovering the medieval charm of Wells
· Explore beautiful Sherborne with its historic abbey and medieval buildings
· Visit hilltop Shaftesbury and its famous cobbled Gold Hill.
(13) DAY ONE – Arrival
We depart from your home and travel to Somerset, arriving at The Swan Hotel in Wells during the afternoon for our four-night stay. Settle into our historic city-centre surroundings before dinner this evening.
(14) DAY TWO – Bristol and Harbour Cruise
We make our way into Bristol city centre and Harbourside. This once run-down docks area is now transformed into a world-class venue with many attractions, including the S.S. Great Britain, finally restored to her former Victorian splendor. Here we enjoy a cruise around the fascinating harbour and have time for lunch. The afternoon is free for you to explore the city and enjoy some retail therapy
(15) DAY THREE – Wells at Leisure
Today is free to enjoy our wonderful base of Wells. Perhaps visit magnificent Wells Cathedral, stroll along historic Vicars’ Close or discover the Bishop’s Palace and Gardens. With medieval streets, independent shops and cafés close to the hotel, the day is yours to enjoy at a relaxed pace.
(16) DAY FOUR – Sherborne and Shaftesbury
Our day begins with a drive to Sherborne. Without doubt one of England’s most beautiful towns, it has an abundance of medieval buildings, a superb Abbey, Alms-house and two castles to explore.
From here we make for Shaftesbury, an ancient hilltop town famous as the home to cobbled Gold Hill, featured in the Hovis adverts.
(17) DAY FIVE – Departure
After breakfast this morning we depart our hotel and begin our journey home, with comfort stops en route.
YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES
Luxury coach travel
Home pick-up
4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast
Porterage on arrival and departure
Bristol Harbour Cruise.
THE SWAN HOTEL, WELLS
The historic Swan Hotel enjoys an enviable city-centre location directly opposite magnificent Wells Cathedral. Parts of this characterful hotel date back to 1422, combining centuries of history with comfortable modern amenities. Bedrooms are traditionally furnished and include television, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. The hotel also features an outside terrace with wonderful views across Cathedral Green and Wells Cathedral. Owing to the historic nature of the building, there is no lift; ground-floor rooms and walk-in showers are available on request, subject to availability.
Singel rooms are twin/double for sole occupancy
YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES
Luxury coach travel
Home pick-up
4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast
Porterage on arrival and departure
Bristol Harbour Cruise.
THE SWAN HOTEL, WELLS
The historic Swan Hotel enjoys an enviable city-centre location directly opposite magnificent Wells Cathedral. Parts of this characterful hotel date back to 1422, combining centuries of history with comfortable modern amenities. Bedrooms are traditionally furnished and include television, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. The hotel also features an outside terrace with wonderful views across Cathedral Green and Wells Cathedral. Owing to the historic nature of the building, there is no lift; ground-floor rooms and walk-in showers are available on request, subject to availability.
Singel rooms are twin/double for sole occupancy
HOTEL FACILITIES INCLUDE
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Restaurant |
Tea/coffee making facilities |
No lift |
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Bar |
Television |
Ground-floor rooms on request |
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Terrace |
Hairdryer |
Walk-in showers on request |
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Wi-Fi |
En-suite bathrooms |
No true single rooms |
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GROUP BOOKINGS
Looking to take a group, if you book 20 places or more on this tour the tour organiser will go Free of Charge.
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DAYS |
TOUR DATE |
DEPARTS |
TERMS |
SUPPLEMENT |
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5 |
13 – 17 SEP 2027 |
MONDAY |
£829 |
£160 SINGLE |
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JONES HOLIDAYS INSURANCE |
£38 |
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Why Travel with Jones Holidays?
With our warm, friendly hosts, comfortable coaches, and attention to detail, your holiday will be smooth, enjoyable, and filled with good company. Let us take care of everything.
At Jones Holidays, we believe solo travellers deserve fair prices and peace of mind. That's why our Single Supplement Price Promise ensures you only pay what we pay—nothing more. If hotels charge us a single supplement, we’ll pass it on without adding a penny extra; that’s our promise to you.
Rooms are allocated on a first come first served basis and are limited. If no single supplement applies this is limited to the tour single room allocation and therefore additional cost may apply. Prices displayed are per person unless otherwise stated. If door-to-door pick-up is included there may be additional charges for out of area. Itineraries and hotel inclusions may be subject to change. Seat numbers on the coach may be subject to change. Issues whilst on tour must be raised in the first instance with the driver. Covid-19 restrictions may apply. When making bookings you accept on behalf of yourself and your party the terms in our Trading Charter which can be found in our brochure, on our website at http://www.jonesholidays.co.uk/Jones-holidays-trading-charter, or a copy can be requested from our Sales office. If your holiday is more than 56 days from departure, we offer a 7-day cooling off period where a full refund will be offered from the date of the initial confirmation invoice (with the exception of flight holidays).
B=Breakfast Included, D=Dinner Included
(13) DAY ONED
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We depart from your home and travel to Somerset, arriving at The Swan Hotel in Wells during the afternoon for our four-night stay. Settle into our historic city-centre surroundings before dinner this evening. |
(14) DAY TWOB, D
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We make our way into Bristol city centre and Harbourside. This once run-down docks area is now transformed into a world-class venue with many attractions, including the S.S. Great Britain, finally restored to her former Victorian splendor. Here we enjoy a cruise around the fascinating harbour and have time for lunch. The afternoon is free for you to explore the city and enjoy some retail therapy. |
(15) DAY THREEB, D
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Today is free to enjoy our wonderful base of Wells. Perhaps visit magnificent Wells Cathedral, stroll along historic Vicars' Close or discover the Bishop's Palace and Gardens. With medieval streets, independent shops and cafés close to the hotel, the day is yours to enjoy at a relaxed pace. |
(16) DAY FOURB, D
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Our day begins with a drive to Sherborne. Without doubt one of England's most beautiful towns, it has an abundance of medieval buildings, a superb Abbey, Alms-house and two castles to explore. From here we make for Shaftesbury, an ancient hilltop town famous as the home to cobbled Gold Hill, featured in the Hovis adverts. |
(17) DAY FIVEB
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After breakfast this morning we depart our hotel and begin our journey home, with comfort stops en route. |
| Date | Duration | From price | Book now | Call back | Favourites |
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| 13 Sep 2027 | 5 Days | £829.00 | Book now | Request call back | ★ |
Pick-up points
Find the closest pick up point to you for this trip
| Name | Address |
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| Arle Court Bay 1 | Arle Court Transport Hub Bay 1 |
| Bodelwyddan | Bodelwyddan, Marble Church |
| Broughton | Broughton, Broughton Layby on A5104 |
| Chester, (Holiday Inn) | Chester, Holiday Inn South - Layby Outside |
| Chirk | Chirk, Moreton Park Garden Centre |
| Colwyn Bay | Colwyn Bay, Railway Station |
| Holywell | Holywell, Bus Station |
| Llandudno Junction | Llandudno Junction, Train Station Car Park |
Home pick-ups
Use the map and postcode lookup to check if home pick-up is available and what it costs.