This weekend event was run for the first time in 2015 at the request of people who had been on the Credit Crunch that April and been impressed by the hotel, its food, and the countryside around Llandrindod Wells. Another plus was a visit to Abbey Cwm Hir Hall and the decorations done in the style of a Victorian Christmas. It turned out to be a great success, with a terrific party atmosphere prevailing throughout and was replicated in 2016.
Early last year I decided to run it again to lift the spirits after what promised, and indeed turned out, to be a rather sad depressing year. In reality my belief in March that 'it would all be over by Christmas' proved to be very wide of the mark and the event was cancelled. However, it is now on again and I'm sure this time it will all be over by Christmas.
Sadly the pandemic has seen the demise of Abbey Cwm Hir Hall as the owners have decided not to reopen to the public, but there is a lot to see locally, assuming the attractions of chilling out in the bar or swimming pool aren't enough! There will be the option of going on short scenic runs on Saturday or Sunday but the town itself has a lot to offer if you just wish to walk.
So…………..! I’ve negotiated again with the four-star Metropole Hotel in Llandrindod Wells for a three-night dinner, bed & breakfast break, with traditional Christmas dinner on the Sunday evening, to include use of the spa and heated swimming pool, at the incredibly low price of just £245 per person based on two people sharing. This is the same as it was six years ago!
The offer is only available to people who are on the Country Lane Tours mailing list and priority is being given to those who have been on tours, but places are limited so if you wish to attend please act quickly to ensure your reservation.
The period photograph above shows the art deco building a few yards from the Metropole. It's no longer a car dealership but does house the National Cycle Museum which has an amazing variety of machines.
The itinerary is as follows:
Friday, December 3th. Arrivals at the 4-star Metropole Hotel & Spa during the day, followed by dinner at 7.30pm.
Saturday, December 4th. After a leisurely breakfast the option of a scenic run around local villages - route instructions will be in information pack on arrival. Dinner 7.30pm.
Sunday, December 5th. A day to chill out but another set of instructions will take you on a route that takes in the Abergwesyn Pass and the notorious Devil's Staircase! Just forty-five miles so you'll be back in time for lunch, but you might decide to stop off at a pub in one of the little villages you pass through. Traditional Christmas dinner, with all trimmings, will be served at 7.30pm.
Monday, December 6th. Departure for home, but if you wish to stay an extra night a special rate of just £65 per person, dinner, bed, and breakfast applies.
WINTER SPECIAL. To reiterate, the cost for the event, after serious bartering, is just £245 per person, based on two people sharing. Single supplement £15 per night.
Included in the price are the following:
- Three nights’ accommodation on a dinner, bed & breakfast basis at the 4-star Metropole Hotel, Llandrindod Wells
- Traditional Christmas dinner on the Saturday evening.
- Use of hotel heated indoor swimming pool & facilities
- Detailed route instructions for scenic runs
- Information pack on arrival with leaflets on local attractions
ENTRY FORM – 2021 CHRISTMAS PARTY
December 3rd – 5th (6th)
This event is only offered to people on the Country Lane Tours mailing list
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A deposit of £75 per person secures your place with the balance payable by September 30th (an invoice will be sent). Please make cheque payable to Country Lane Tours. Deposits are refundable in full (less £5 admin fee) up to September 29th. The bank details for direct payment are:
Account Name:
Country Lane Tours.
Account number: 02149028.
Sort Code: 09-01-50.
If paying by transfer please mark entry form 'TRANSFER'.
Please send the form to Country Lane Tours, Tirionfa, Bodfari Road, Llandyrnog, Denbigh, LL16 4HP.
If you have any queries please don't hesitate to call me on 01824 790280, or
email countrylanetours@gmail.com. Of course, being December, it's not expected you'll turn up in a vintage or classic car!
