This homestay is designed for those people who wish to enjoy visiting beautiful English cities, towns and homes which reflect the rich history of the often undiscovered middle England. Experience the beauty of the English countryside. There will be the opportunity to practice your English conversation throughout your stay.
**Dates available from Sunday 4th March to 31st October 2012**
Adults: 7 Day (6 Nights) £840.00
Children (3-14yrs accompanied by an adult throughout the stay): 7 Day (6 Nights) £400.00
Children under 3: Free
Package includes the following :-
- Accomodation
- Private bedroom
- Meals
- Transport to and from the local Grantham railway station
- English tutor or tour guide
- All tuition and material fees
- Transport to and from venues
- Entrance fees to the venues
- Internet access
7 Day Schedule Example:
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Day 1
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p.m.
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Arrival, familiarisation with host family and Skillington
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Dinner
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Day 2
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a.m.
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Historic Stamford
Stamford is renowned as the finest stone built town in England. Relax in the quaint old sector of this town. Shop for antiques, relax, have tea as well as enjoying the buzz of shopping in the modern part of town.
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Breakfast Picnic Lunch
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p.m.
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Burghley House
Visit this splendid Elizabethan stately home crammed full of antique artefacts. Admire the painted scenes that adorn the walls and ceilings in many of the rooms. Burghley House has been a location for period films such as Elizabeth, The Da Vinci Code and Pride and Prejudice starring Keira Knightley.
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Dinner
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Day 3
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a.m.
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Relaxation time
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Breakfast Lunch
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p.m.
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Woolsthorpe Manor
Visit the birthplace of the great scientist Sir Isaac Newton and see the tree that the famous apple originated from. Explore the Science Centre which demonstrates many of his theories.
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Dinner
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Day 4
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a.m.
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Nottingham
Visit the world famous home city of Robin Hood. Enjoy visiting the site of Nottingham Castle. Have lunch at the oldest pub in England dating back to 1189.
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Breakfast
Pub Lunch
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p.m.
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Shop for the world famous Nottingham lace which is a great gift to take home to your friends.
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Dinner
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Day 5
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a.m.
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Relaxation time and shopping
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Breakfast, lunch
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p.m.
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Belton House and Garden
Visit Belton House, one of the finest 17th century country houses in England. Inside Belton House is a stunning array of decoration, paintings and furniture and it is no surprise that it has been a favourite place to visit by many of England's royal family over the centuries. In the 19th century the gardens were restored to their George II glory.
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Dinner
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Day 6
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a.m.
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Chatsworth House and Garden
Visit what is said by many to be the finest country house and garden in England. Known as the 'Palace of the Peak' Chatsworth is a stately home with immense beauty and has one of Europe's leading art collections.
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Breakfast
Picnic Lunch
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p.m.
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The garden has been designed over the centuries by Britain's leading garden designers and is a wonderful example of an English landscape garden designed by Lancelot 'Capability' Brown
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Dinner
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Day 7
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a.m.
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Departure to your onward destination
(Optional early departure for full day in London or other venue.)
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Breakfast
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