Lincolnshire Heritage & Dambusters Hotel - Sun 13th June 2021

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Step back in time staying in the historic Petwood Hotel, home of the legendary RAF 617 Dambuster Squadron!

During WWII the hotel was the base for the infamous flight crew and the hotel has very much retained much of the atmosphere of a bygone era. Based in the charming village of Woodhall Spa - lovely little place to stroll around with attractions including the famous Kinema in The Woods.

Lincolnshire is an outstanding area of ever-changing landscapes and exciting scenery, shaped by a rich heritage, passionate people and intriguing traditions. The county is dotted with many excellent aviation museums and heritage centres including the newly opened International Bomber Command Centre, the renowned Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre and RAF Scampton, now home to the Red Arrows. As well as aviation the county also has some lovely towns to explore and a stunning coastline with never ending, dune backed beaches.

Come along for an exciting holiday away! 

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DAY 1
Collected from your local pick up point around 7.30/8.30am, we have comfort stops on route before arriving at the hotel late afternoon. Time to settle into the hotel and take a stroll around the grounds before dinner.

DAY 2
We will be joined by a local guide for a day enjoying the countryside and towns of Lincolnshire including the wonderful market town of Boston which has a lovely historic centre. Onwards to enjoy the views along the dramatic coastline and pass through some of the beautiful villages.

DAY 3
We leave the hotel and visit the new International Bomber Command Centre which includes a 31 metre tall memorial spire and walls that feature the names of all those who lost their lives. Afterwards enjoy free time exploring the historic city of Lincoln. One of England's great cities with charming medieval and Georgian streets, a Norman Castle and the majestic Cathedral.

DAY 4
A great day out exploring the aviation heritage of the county. In the morning we head to the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre in East Kirkby. This superb museum is a step back in time – the closest experience you will get to a World War Two Bomber airfield and the only place in the country to have a Lancaster Bomber on an original wartime airfield. Highlights also include an original Control Tower and the evocative Memorial Chapel. For lunch, where else but the NAAFI!! It is currently scheduled to be a Lancaster Taxy run day so hopefully we should hear the Lancaster engines roar!

DAY 5

We leave the hotel and have comfort stops as required and a stop for lunch before arriving back in the local area around 4.30/5.30pm and returning to your local drop off point.

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Meal plan - Dinner, Bed & Breakfast

3* Petwood Hotel

Located in the charming Lincolnshire village of Woodhall Spa, the Petwood Hotel has certainly played its part in modern history. Originally built in the early 1900s this substantial country house is surrounded by 30 acres of mature woodland, extensive lawns and some of the finest gardens in the county. Indeed, the wonderful gardens were originally designed by the celebrated Harold Peto and are open for the public to visit. The house is built in a Tudor to Jacobean style with a lavish interior of oak wall panelling, leather chairs and grand staircases. 

The Royal Air Force requisitioned the hotel during the Second World War and it became the Officers Mess for 617 Squadron - the famous Dambusters. Much of the memorabilia from the time has been retained and displayed around the hotel, particularly in The Squadron Bar. Relax around the hotel in a comfortable armchair or head to the terrace overlooking the gardens for a  welcome drink. 

All bedrooms are decorated in a classic style with modern comforts including en suite bathroom with luxury toiletries from The White Company, Hospitality tray with tea, herbal tea, coffee, drinking chocolate, water and biscuits, Ironing board and iron, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Television, Hairdryer, Fan and USB phone charging sockets. 

Meals are served in the elegant restaurant with the hotel enjoying a good reputation for good quality food. Enjoy a delicious full breakfast to start the day and in the evening, you will be served 3 courses with a choice of menu.

Porterage included. Room upgrades subject to availability. Passenger lift to nearly all bedrooms.

UNIQUE LOCATION AND AN EXCELLENT QUALITY HOTEL FOR A MEMORABLE BREAK