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Luxury Britain
Experience luxury Britain
F
rom horse-drawn carriages to private chauffeurs,
there are lots of unique ways to see Britain.
Loch Lomond Seaplanes, Argyll & Bute, Scotland
Take a horse-drawn carriage
through London
Experience a bygone British era in a
classic open-topped carriage, pulled
by majestic black stallions and driven
by coachmen in traditional liveries.
Travel through the Royal Parks,
past Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar
Square and Westminster Cathedral.
Stop for lunch at Alain Ducasse’s
three Michelin star restaurant (ask
for the central Table Lumière which
is surrounded by 4,500 shimmering
fibre optics) before returning to
Harrods in Knightsbridge to shop for
the finest goods.
www.westwayscarriagehorses.co.uk
Fly like a celebrity in a seaplane
Exploring the magnificent Scottish
west coast by iconic seaplane is one
of the world’s greatest journeys and
one enjoyed by celebrities including
Susan Boyle, Sir Steve Redgrave,
Patsy Kensit, Jackie Stewart, Bil l
Bailey, Bear Grylls and Ben Stiller.
Board a modern, quiet and spacious
seaplane and take a First Class
window seat for an exhilarating view
of the wild landscape. Special trips
can be organised to inaccessible lochs
or the five-star Cameron House Hotel
for a meal at Martin Wishart’s Michelin
star restaurant.
www.lochlomondseaplanes.com
Charter a yacht around the
Pembrokeshire coast
Sharpen your sailing skills on The
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 29.2, a
luxury yacht that’s perfect for seeing
the Pembrokeshire coast in style.
Take in 24 miles of sheltered waters
extending from the upper reaches of
the Cleddau Estuary, rich in history
and estuary bird life, to St Anne’s
Head where the waterway meets the
Atlantic Ocean. Relax and enjoy the
ride in the yacht’s teak interior with
two separate double cabins and all
the creature comforts needed for an
unforgettable journey.
www.pembrokeshirecruising.co.uk
guided tours to some of the most
iconic houses and sites around the
country, including Highclere Castle
– better known as Downton Abbey,
home of the Crawley family. The trip
includes a visit to Highclere and to
nearby Bampton village, also used as
a location in the series. Alongside the
luxury Daimler, the fleet also includes
a Rolls Royce Phantom and Bentley
Flying Spur, and other destinations
include Chatsworth, Oxford and
Stonehenge.
www.wilsonchauffeurservices.co.uk
Downton by Daimler
For those who want to explore by car,
but would rather not be behind the
wheel, there’s no more relaxing option
than a private chauffeur. Wilson
Chauffeur Services offer chauffeured
Fly a private balloon at The
Bristol Balloon Fiesta
For a once-in-a-lifetime journey, fly
with over 140 colourful balloons from
the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta