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Thirlestane Castle
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Located just half an hour south of Edinburgh, Thirlestane is an impressive 16th century castle. The estate has remained in the possession of the Maitland family since 1260 and current residents Edward Maitland-Carew and his wife Sarah have refurbished the South Wing in great style to accommodate guests in eight elegantly-furnished apartments. Each is decorated with portraits and furniture from the castle collections and offers views of the parkland and estate, and guests can either self-cater or enjoy chef-prepared meals delivered to the door, perhaps with a bottle of wine from the castle cellar.
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Sunborn Yacht Hotel
Gibraltar, United Kingdom
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A 142-metre luxury cruise liner, this unique hotel arrived in Gibraltar in July 2014 from Malaysia where she was built. This is Gibraltar’s only 5 star hotel and is located in the vibrant Ocean Village area just a short walk from the old town.
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Balmoral
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Located on Princes Street, in the heart of Edinburgh, The Balmoral is perfectly located for exploring the Old Town’s charming streets, the museums and art galleries of the New Town, and Edinburgh Castle, and just moments from the city’s main shopping areas and Waverley station, for trains from the south.
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The Bloomsbury
London, United Kingdom
deluxe
Just five minutes’ from the British Museum and within easy walking distance of Covent Garden and the theatre district, this fine example of neo-Georgian architecture was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens in 1929.
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Brown's
London, United Kingdom
deluxe
Located in the heart of Mayfair, this stylish hotel has quickly established itself as one of London’s great properties. Rocco Forte and his sister Olga Polizzi have personally masterminded the restoration project – Brown’s now epitomises all that is great about classic English design, combined with charm, outstanding service and warm hospitality.
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The Grand Hotel
London, United Kingdom
Located on the promenade with magnificent views of the English Channel, the 'White Palace' was once a popular destination for Victorians seeking the health benefits of the bracing sea air. Famous former guests include Winston Churchill and Claude Debussy, who corrected the score of his masterpiece, <em>La mer</em>, while in residence.
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Cameron House
Loch Lomond, United Kingdom
superior
Set against the stunning backdrop of the Trossachs National Park, on the edge of the Highlands, Cameron House looks out across the majestic Loch Lomond.
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The Eliott
Gibraltar, United Kingdom
superior
Enjoying an enviable location in the heart of Gibraltar, The Eliott is ideally situated for exploring the old town with its boutiques, bars and restaurants. Its 123 spacious rooms are all decorated in a contemporary yet classical style and all have a private balcony with impressive panoramic views.
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Gleneagles
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
deluxe
Opened in 1924, Gleneagles has been a landmark destination for almost a century with its unique combination of superb service, luxurious accommodation and outstanding facilities.
Short Break
Thirlestane Castle
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Located just half an hour south of Edinburgh, Thirlestane is an impressive 16th century castle. The estate has remained in the possession of the Maitland family since 1260 and current residents Edward Maitland-Carew and his wife Sarah have refurbished the South Wing in great style to accommodate guests in eight elegantly-furnished apartments.
Short Break
One Aldwych
London, United Kingdom
superior
In the heart of London’s Covent Garden, One Aldwych is the perfect base for those wishing to visit the Royal Opera House, English National Opera or one of the many theatres close by.
Cultural Tours & Music Holidays
The Gilbert & Sullivan Festival in Buxton
The elegant Derbyshire spa town of Buxton will host the 29th edition of its acclaimed festival which celebrates the works of this great English operatic partnership. Productions by international companies of many of Gilbert & Sullivan’s best-loved works are presented in Frank Matcham’s stunning opera house.
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Tour Leader
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Turner's London
London
JMW Turner was one of the greatest artists that Britain has ever produced. His landscapes have defined the Romantic vision of Britain, and his expressive and dramatic style has influenced modern art, including impressionism and abstraction.
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Cultural Tours & Music Holidays
The Buxton International Festival
The Buxton International Festival offers one of the most varied and wide ranging programmes of any UK festival, including recitals, concerts, and a dynamic literary festival, as well as productions of carefully-selected operatic rarities.
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Wine & Gardens in Kent
“Kent, sir – everybody knows Kent – apples, cherries, hops and women” observed Mr Jingle in Dickens’ Pickwick Papers, and whilst we might phrase it differently almost 200 years later, the Garden of England retains a fruitful abundance from the High Weald, to the cliffs and beaches of the coast.
4 nights price from £1995 per person
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The North Norfolk Music Festival
The North Norfolk Music Festival is firmly established as one of the country’s leading chamber music festivals. It’s twenty years since Barry Cheeseman and Simon Rowland-Jones, both well known to Kirker clients, held the first concert in the north Norfolk village of South Creake, five miles from the coast.
5 nights price from £1998 per person
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One Lunch
Concert Tickets
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The Science of the Waterways
Explore the science of the canals of England and Wales while visiting six of the seven British wonders of the waterways, including Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, Standedge Tunnel and Bingley Five Rise Locks.
6 nights price from £1995 per person
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Boat cruises
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The Kirker Music Festival at The Grand, Eastbourne
The Grand Hotel in Eastbourne is the majestic setting for a summer Kirker Music Festival. This year we welcome the Carducci String Quartet, who will also be joined by violist, composer and Kirker Director of Music, Simon Rowland-Jones for their second performance at the festival.
3 nights price from £1595 per person
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The Kirker South Downs Music Festival
Surrounded by the glorious Sussex landscape of the South Downs National Park, our new Kirker Music Festival is based in the picturesque and historic town of Midhurst in West Sussex.
4 nights price from £1996 per person
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Autumn at Glyndebourne staying at The Star, Alfriston
Autumn at Glyndebourne will showcase arguably the world's most famous opera, 'La bohème' by Giacomo Puccini, as well as a Glyndebourne classic: 'A Midsummer’s Night Dream' by Benjamin Britten.
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Three dinners
Talks
Tickets
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The Scottish Enlightenment: Edinburgh and Glasgow
Edinburgh
Discover Edinburgh’s and Glasgow’s most famous scientific thinkers, and how their work underpinned emerging ideas for understanding the world from the 16th century onwards.
4 nights price from £1396 per person
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Lectures
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