The Grape Escape to Sussex
26 - 29 Sep 27: A 4 Day Escorted Coach Holiday to Sussex with Johnsons Coaches staying at The Grand Hotel
Sunday 26th September 2027 – Wednesday 29th September 2027
4 Days
From £949
Raise a glass to the landscapes and flavours of Sussex on this indulgent four-day escape, staying at the elegant Grand Hotel in Eastbourne. Enjoy free time in charming Tenterden before discovering the sustainable winemaking of Oxney Organic Estate, one of England’s largest organic vineyards. We also visit magnificent Glynde Place, a Grade I listed Tudor house with sweeping views over the South Downs, plus time to relax beside the sea in Eastbourne. Our finale is a behind-the-scenes visit to Bolney Wine Estate, with tastings of award-winning wines paired with cheese and charcuterie.
HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS
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Stay at The Grand Hotel, Eastbourne – the only five-star hotel on the British coastline
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Free time to explore the charming Kentish town of Tenterden
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Guided tour and tasting at Oxney Organic Estate, one of England’s largest organic vineyards
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Private tour of Grade I listed Glynde Place, overlooking the South Downs
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Bolney Wine Estate tour with tutored wine tasting, cheese and charcuterie
The Grand Hotel, Eastbourne
The palatial Grand Hotel, crowning Eastbourne's western promenade, is the long-standing matriarch of English seaside hotels. It's the only five-star hotel on the British coastline and unashamedly posh, offering impeccable personal service and magnificent views of the briny English Channel. Mobility – Generally level and lift to all floors.
HOTEL FACILITIES INCLUDE
5-Star * En Suite bedrooms * Hospitality Tray * TV * Telephone * Hairdryer * Lift * Indoor & Outdoor Heated Swimming Pool * Steam Room * Gymnasium
YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES
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Door to Door Service
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Our Own Courier Service
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Luxury Traveller Coach with ‘First Class’ seating & legroom
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Fully reclining seats
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Complimentary on board hot and cold drinks
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Free WiFi and USB charging points
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3 Nights half board
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Outlined Excursions
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Glynde Place Private Guided House Tour, Tea/Coffee and Cake
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Bolney Wine Estate Tour and Cheese and Wine Tasting
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Oxney Organic Estate Tour & Tasting
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Use of Health Club Facilities
Date, Price & Supplement
26 Sep 27
£949
Double for Sole Use: £165
Insurance: £40
Prices are per person and for the entire holiday
Day One: Arrival |
We travel south-east by luxury coach, pausing for a lunch stop, before continuing to Eastbourne to check in to The Grand Hotel. |
Day Two |
This morning we head to Tenterden for free time to explore this attractive town, known for its independent shops, cafés and pleasant High Street. This afternoon we continue to Oxney Organic Estate, one of England's largest single-estate organic vineyards and part of the Rother Wine Triangle. Enjoy a guided introduction to the estate and sample a selection of its still and sparkling wines before we return tot eh hotel for dinner. |
Day Three |
This morning we visit Glynde Place, a remarkable Grade I listed Tudor house perched above the village of Glynde with views across the Weald and South Downs. On our private tour, discover the Georgian hall, family collections, fine paintings and treasures that reveal centuries of Sussex heritage. Please note there is no lift and stairs are required during the house tour. We return to Eastbourne for a free afternoon to enjoy the coast at your own pace. |
Day Four |
After breakfast we leave Eastbourne and make our way to the award-winning, family-run Bolney Wine Estate, one of England's oldest and most celebrated wineries. Go behind the scenes with a tour of the vineyard and winery before enjoying a tutored tasting of five wines, paired with cheese and completed by a charcuterie board. Suitably refreshed, we continue our journey home with fond memories of Sussex hospitality, heritage and award-winning English wine. |
| Date | Duration | From price | Book now | Call back | Favourites |
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| 26 Sep 2027 | 4 Days | £949.00 | Book now | Request call back | ★ |
Pick-up points
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| Henley in Arden Depot |
Park & Ride, Johnsons Depot
Liveridge House Liveridge Hill, Henley in Arden |
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