The Northern Belle is once again offering a number of weekend breaks which are perfect for guests looking for a special weekend away but without the effort of flying.
Northern Belle provides the ultimate way to travel in style through the great British countryside visiting specially selected destinations such as Edinburgh, Dublin and Chester for a few days of unashamed luxury and complete relaxation. The weekend trips begin and end with a journey on the Northern Belle with two or three nights at the destination in between.
The Chester Leisure Weekend is new for 2005 and offers guests a wonderful weekend away to enjoy the captivating walled city, combined with a two night stay at the De Vere Carden Park Hotel on a bed and breakfast basis. This weekend departs on July 9 from London, Birmingham and Coventry with prices starting from £595 per person including complimentary use of the De Vere Carden Park Hotel’s leisure facilities which includes a luxurious spa and spectacular golf courses.
The exciting and vibrant city of Dublin is a welcome addition to the 2005 schedule. Guests travel to Holyhead on the Northern Belle, enjoying brunch with bucks fizz (London guests only) and a light lunch before taking the ferry across to Dublin. Included in this weekend is two nights bed and breakfast and a guided tour of the Guinness Factory, leaving plenty of free time to explore Irelands capital city. This weekend departs on July 9 and leaves from London, Birmingham, Chester, Coventry and Crewe. Prices start from £695 per person.
Guests looking for a stylish weekend away with golf and spa on the agenda need not look any further. On July 5 Northern Belle departs for St Andrews, Scotland to whisk guests off for a weekend of relaxation. Departing from London, Birmingham, Crewe, Manchester, Preston, and Warrington, guests enjoy brunch with bucks fizz (London guests only) and a four course lunch with champagne and wine. Included in this weekend is three nights bed and breakfast and table d’hôte dinner and complimentary use of the golf and leisure facilities. Guests also have the opportunity to partake in a tour of Edinburgh with free time also available in the city. On the return journey guests round off the weekend by enjoying a four course lunch with champagne and wine. Prices start from £750 per person.
Famous for its culture, heritage and architecture, the modern and dynamic city of Edinburgh is crammed with a wide range of attractions. Northern Belle provides the perfect beginning and end to a luxury weekend break combined with a two night stay at one of the city’s landmark hotels. Northern Belle operates a weekend departure from London to Edinburgh on September 2 and the Edinburgh Military Tattoo Weekend with entrance to the late evening performance of the Tattoo on August 13, departing from London, Birmingham, Crewe, Preston and Warrington. Prices start from £625 per person.
The Lake District in the heart of Cumbria is the perfect place to escape to. Guests begin their weekend in style by enjoying a four course lunch with champagne and wine on the Northern Belle whilst watching the stunning landscape glide by. With two nights stay, guests have plenty of time to explore Lake Windermere and the pretty villages of Grasmere and Hawkshead before returning home on the Northern Belle. This weekend break departs on August 5 and leaves from London, Birmingham, Crewe, Manchester and Warrington. Prices start from £750 per person.
The British Pullman will be operating one weekend departure in 2005 – Cornish Gardens Weekend. Departing on April 22 from London, this journey offers a timeless weekend away. Guests are served brunch with bucks fizz and a three course lunch with champagne and wine before arrival at Truro where they are transferred to their chosen hotel. Included in this weekend is two nights bed and breakfast and table d’hôte dinner and a full day tour of The Eden Project and The Lost Gardens of Heligan. On the return journey guests enjoy a five course lunch with champagne and wine before arrival back into London Victoria. Prices start from £695 per person.
If a weekend is just not long enough then the Northern Belle has just the solution. Once again, it is offering the ultimate British rail journey, the week long ‘Grand Tour’ which gives guests the opportunity to explore the wonders of England, Scotland and Wales in style on board the Northern Belle. With several enhancements to its itinerary for its fourth season, this true journey of distinction will operate on one exclusive date in 2005 and it perfect for anyone with a love of Britain. Prices start from £2850 per person and departs on September 2 from London.
The full Northern Belle and British Pullman schedule including the weekend breaks and the Grand Tour are featured in the Orient-Express ‘Journeys in the United Kingdom’ 2005/06 brochure. For further information or reservations call 0845 077 22 22 or visit www.orient-express.com.
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For further information please contact:
Anna Nash or Kathryn Malone
Public Relations
Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Ltd
Sea Containers House
20 Upper Ground
London, SE1 9PF
Tel: 0207-805-5050/5064 Fax: 0207-805-5938
E-mail: anna.nash@orient-express.com / kathryn.malone @orient-express.co
