Discover the picturesque English countryside, explore the region’s historic market towns and visit spectacular Gloucester Cathedral on our disabled friendly Christmas in the Cotswolds tour.
Gloucester Cathedral
Holiday Overview
With its rolling landscapes, charming villages and bustling market towns, the Cotswolds is the perfect destination for a Christmas holiday that will live long in the memory. Throughout the holiday, you’ll be staying in a disabled specialist hotel in the idyllic Wye Valley.
Boasting breathtaking views of the surrounding area, it’s ideally situated for day trips that will see us visiting the region’s famous honey-stone villages and exploring the cathedral city of Gloucester.
There will be plenty of opportunities to pick up your Christmas gifts when we spend the morning in the picture-perfect town of Ross-on-Wye, while Bourton-on-the-Water’s excellent Motor Museum will interest those who love classic cars and British history.
Most importantly, you’ll enjoy the holiday alongside fellow Limitless travellers and our dedicated care team. This always makes for a fantastically festive atmosphere and is a great way to meet new friends and ensure you’re in the Christmas spirit when the big day rolls around!
Your disabled friendly Cotswolds hotel has been hand-picked by the Limitless Team for its superb location and excellent disabled facilities. A Limitless Travel representative will accompany the tour group throughout the holiday, providing assistance whenever required and ensuring you receive the support you need.
The Holiday
Marvel at the gothic grandeur of Gloucester Cathedral, enjoy the Bourton-on-the-Water Motor Museum, experience a festive pantomime, and discover idyllic Ross-on-Wye
Stay in fully accessible accommodation with a spectacular garden and more than 50 years of experience welcoming disabled guests
Travel via an accessible coach equipped with a hydraulic lift or ramp
Group Support & Holiday Assistance included as standard and provided by our experienced care team
Supplementary care packages available for travellers who require additional assistance
We’ll also help to arrange any specialist equipment you need while on holiday
Every holiday led by a Limitless Tour Manager to ensure a problem-free trip
From booking your holiday to returning home after a wonderful trip, the Limitless Team is on-hand to provide you with the support you need. If you have any questions regarding the holiday, please don't hesitate to get in touch.
Your fantastic Grand Festive Cotswolds & Beyond tour begins today! After boarding our accessible coach at one of the UK pick-up points, we’ll make our way to the picturesque Wye Valley. Travellers in wheelchairs can choose to remain in their chair, which will be safely secured into place throughout the journey, or transfer to a standard seat.
On arrival at the hotel, which boasts more than 50 years of experience providing disabled specialist accommodation, the Limitless Team will help you check-in and get your bags to your room. There will be a little time to settle in and make yourself comfortable, then a home-cooked, three-course dinner will be served! After, it’s time for some excellent evening entertainment.
Day two of your festive holiday begins with a visit to the wonderful Ross on Wye Christmas market - the perfect opportunity to do a bit of Christmas shopping with over 70 stalls selling handmade arts and crafts, and mouthwatering treats. We'll then make the short trip back to the hotel for a traditional and delicious Sunday lunch with all the trimmings. We'll also enjoy some festive games and activities as a group to get us well and truly into the festive spirit.
The Cotswolds remains one of the most iconic stretches of English countryside and a popular destination for tourists who love the honey-stone cottages and dry-stone walls that line the region’s rural lanes. Today, we’ll travel to Bourton on the Water - one of the area’s most famous villages - to get a feel for life in the Cotswolds.
While there, we’ll visit Bourton’s famous Motor Museum, which is home to hundreds of vintage vehicles and a diverse collection of automobile memorabilia. You’ll then have the chance to wander around the village and explore its quaint shops and cafes. Don’t forget to pick up your holiday souvenirs along the way!
Today we'll head over to the Butterfly Zoo, for an interactive experience with over 100 different species of butterflies. We will walk around the tropical zoo, and afterwards head back to the hotel for some lunch.
On Day Five, we’ll be visiting the Forest of Dean. However, rather than driving around the woodlands, we’ll be boarding a traditional steam train and taking a memorable railway ride through some of the most spectacular scenery in the west. As well as passing pretty, rural villages, you’ll be taken through ancient woodland and beautiful winter landscapes.
At Limitless Travel, we know that Christmas isn’t really Christmas without a good, old festive panto! So, on Day Six, we’ll drive over to the cathedral city of Hereford to watch a panto performance. It’s a timeless holiday tradition, so make sure you’re ready for a bit of classic call and response. We want to hear you when it’s time to shout “He’s behind you!”
On your final, full day on holiday, we’ll be visiting Gloucester and its historic cathedral. A grand, exciting example of various styles of gothic architecture, the cathedral can trace its origins back to the Norman invasion and boasts a fantastically fascinating past. It’s also been used as an atmospheric backdrop in several big films, including Harry Potter.
You’ll be taken on a guided tour of the cathedral’s elaborate rooms and extensive cloisters, before we pause for a little lunch and then head into the city centre for some last-minute Christmas shopping.
Today, your accessible Grand Festive Cotswolds & Beyond Tour comes to an end. After a hearty breakfast, our accessible coach will depart the hotel for our various UK drop-off locations. Relax, take in the views of the countryside through the window and enjoy a little commentary from your Tour Manager. Now, all that’s left to do is say farewell to new friends and plan your next Limitless adventure!
Accommodation
Wye Valley Disabled Friendly Hotel
Your base for the duration of the holiday will be a converted chapel whose owners have more than 50 years of experience providing high-quality, accessible accommodation and are renowned for the warmth with which they welcome every guest. With a beautiful garden that boasts panoramic views of the Wye Valley, this is a truly special hotel that makes for a fantastic place to relax and unwind at the end of the day. Also, The Royal Forest of Dean is just a short drive away, offering beautiful woodlands to explore and take in.
Breakfast, dinner and evening entertainment
Complimentary tea and coffee on arrival
Meals made with fresh and local produce
Accessible and friendly
50 years of expertise
Three-star hotel
Wet-rooms available
Equipment hire
Large flowery garden
Panoramic views of the Wye Valley
Half board: breakfast and evening meals are included in the price of your holiday. Look forward to fresh and delicious meals to both begin and round off the day. Meal selection will vary depending on where you’re staying. For breakfast you can expect either table service or a buffet style, with complimentary teas, coffees and juices included. In the evening, you’ll be served dinner for every night of your stay.
Transport:
Luxury Wheelchair Accessible Coach
All of our vehicles are 100% accessible for wheelchair users and those with limited mobility. They are fitted with either a ramp or a hydraulic lift and wheelchairs can be clamped into place, so there's no need to transfer out of your wheelchair if that's where you're more comfortable. Travellers who do not use a wheelchair are also welcome to use the ramp or lift to access the coach.
