DEPOSIT FOR YOUR HOLIDAY TO THE ISLE OF MAN, 25TH MAY 2027 -30TH MAY 2027- EXECUTIVE COACH, FERRY, HALF BOARD (DINNER BED AND BREAKFAST) AND TOURS

Description

Isle of Man Holiday (25–30 May 2027) 6 days, 5 nights.

 

Often described as one of the British Isles’ best-kept secrets, the Isle of Man combines stunning coastlines, rolling countryside, fascinating history and traditional charm. From picturesque harbours and heritage railways to spectacular sea views, this beautiful island offers an unforgettable holiday experience unlike anywhere else in the UK.

 

Hotel: Ascot Hotel
Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights
Board Basis: Half Board (Dinner, Bed & Breakfast) – Breakfast and Dinner are all self-serve buffet style (sample menu in pictures from 2026 to give you an idea)
Transport: Executive Coach & Return Ferry Crossings

Price

• £825 per person sharing a Twin or Double Room
• Deposit: £99 per person (non-refundable)
• Balance due: 27 February 2027- I will invoice you £726 per person

Accommodation

• Ascot Hotel, Douglas
• Close to Douglas Promenade and beach
• Twin and Double Rooms are the same price
• No single rooms available
• Limited walk-in shower rooms available on request –
  Walk-in showers are allocated to guests with accessibility requirements , please advise in the notes when booking – The Isle of Man has its own Equality Act 2017, which protects disabled people when accessing goods and services and places duties on service providers to consider reasonable adjustments for disabled customers.

Included

• Executive coach travel
• Return ferry crossings
• 5 nights half-board accommodation
• Porterage
• Free time in Douglas
• Excursions around the island

Provisional Itinerary

Tuesday 25 May 2027

• Depart Southend area around 6:00am
• Travel to our Ferry Crossing Heysham
• Ferry crossing around 2:00pm (takes around 3 hrs and 45 min)
• Arrive Douglas and check into hotel, dinner served at 7.30pm

Wednesday 26 May 2027

• After breakfast a free day in Douglas – Dinner served between 6pm – 8pm

Thursday 27 May 2027

• After breakfast a visit to the Great Laxey Wheel (price included )
• Around 4 hours in Laxey
• Island Highlights coach tour
• Return to Douglas – Dinner served between 6pm – 8pm

Friday 28 May 2027

• After breakfast an excursion to Peel
• Opportunities to visit- price is not included :
  • Peel Castle 
  • House of Manannan
  • Peel Harbour and promenade
• Return to Douglas –  Dinner served between 6pm – 8pm

Saturday 29 May 2027

• After breakfast we join the Isle of Man Steam Railway (price included)  for a wonderfully nostalgic journey. It is the longest narrow gauge steam line in Britain and still uses its original locomotives and carriages that will carry you through the charming countryside to pretty Port Erin.Then we go on to enjoy the views of Cregneash before returning through Port St. Mary and Castletown. Price included – Dinner served between 6pm – 8pm

Sunday 30 May 2027

• After breakfast we head off for our return ferry (around 8am)
• Coach return to Southend area (arrives in reverse order, Grays around 8pm

Booking Conditions

• Deposits are non-refundable.
• Once booked, places cannot be transferred, exchanged, or refunded.
• No single rooms available.
• Please advise your room style in the notes, eg Twin or Double. Please advise any requests eg. walk in shower (limited). Please advise any diet requests.
• Please note the rooms will be allocated by the hotel, we all have the same room style.

More about the hotel

Hotel Arrival Information

Due to the hotel’s central location, the coach is unable to drop guests directly outside the entrance.

There will therefore be approximately a 5-minute walk to the hotel, and please be aware that part of the route may be quite steep.

To make things easier, the hotel will provide a shuttle service to collect your luggage, so you won’t need to carry your cases. Your luggage will be taken directly to the hotel and will be waiting for you at your room.

If you feel that you would be unable to manage the 5-minute walk, particularly due to the incline, please don’t worry. The hotel’s shuttle service can also collect you and bring you directly to the hotel entrance.

We want everyone to feel comfortable and well looked after from the moment we arrive, so please let us know in advance if you feel you may need this assistance.

• Excellent location – Just 100 yards from Douglas Promenade and seafront, with the Villa Marina, Gaiety Theatre, shops, and attractions within easy walking distance.
• Award-winning hotel – Winner of customer service and hotel food awards, giving guests confidence in both hospitality and dining quality.
• Outstanding breakfast – The Manx breakfast is frequently highlighted as a major positive by both the hotel and guest reviews.
• Ascot Grill restaurant – Serves traditional Manx dishes alongside international cuisine using locally sourced ingredients where possible.
• Friendly, personal service – One of the hotel’s most consistently praised features is its welcoming and helpful staff.
• Comfortable rooms – Spacious accommodation, free Wi-Fi, tea and coffee facilities, with some rooms offering sea views.
• Great value for money – Marketed as offering luxury accommodation at an affordable price and regularly praised for value.
• Food – We also cater for any dietary requirements such as allergies & intolerances and vegan/vegetarian/pescatarian

Please note.. not all phone providers will have coverage on the Isle of Man you may need to buy call roaming add on!

 

“The hotel was magnificent, the staff were just lovely and the whole place is spic and span. The room was brilliant and the breakfast delicious. We will definitely be back.”

“The award-winning Ascot Hotel offers a warm Manx welcome in an excellent Douglas location, just moments from the promenade. With comfortable rooms, renowned customer service, an exceptional breakfast, and the popular Ascot Grill restaurant, it’s an ideal base for exploring the Isle of Man.

Ferry Crossings

Our planned ferry crossings for this tour are between Heysham and Douglas. However, ferry operators occasionally need to make timetable or route changes due to operational requirements, weather conditions, maintenance, or other circumstances beyond our control.

Should this happen, alternative sailings or routes may be used, and in some instances passengers may travel as foot passengers with coach transfers arranged as necessary.

Please be assured that any changes will be carefully managed by Theatre Trips Essex Limited and will not affect the enjoyment of your holiday. Our team will ensure that all travel arrangements continue to run as smoothly as possible and that you reach your destination safely and comfortably.

Financial Protection & Travel Insurance

Your holiday booking with Theatre Trips Essex Limited is fully protected.

Package Travel Financial Protection

We, Theatre Trips Essex Limited, are committed to customer satisfaction and consumer financial protection.

In accordance with the Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018, we have arranged Travel Regulation Insolvency Protection Insurance for the benefit of all passengers. All monies paid to Theatre Trips Essex Limited, including deposits and balance payments, are protected as detailed on your booking confirmation.

FULL PRICE £825pp.

We always advise you to have your own travel insurance.

More information about your hotel

The Ascot Hotel – A Little Step Back in Time… in the Best Possible Way!

We’ve chosen The Ascot Hotel in Douglas for our Isle of Man stay, and whilst we’ll be the first to admit that the décor has a wonderfully quirky, “back to the 80s” feel in places, we actually think that’s all part of its charm!

If you’re looking for ultra-modern, grey walls, chrome fittings and a hotel that could be anywhere in the world, this probably isn’t it. The Ascot has character, personality and that slightly nostalgic feel that makes you smile when you walk through the door. Think traditional, comfortable and a little retro rather than shiny and corporate.

But where the Ascot really shines — and the reason we’ve chosen it — is in the things that matter most.

The service is outstanding, with genuinely warm, friendly staff who seem to go that extra mile for their guests. The food and breakfasts receive fantastic feedback, the rooms are comfortable and spacious, and there is a lovely personal atmosphere that you simply don’t always get from a large chain hotel.

So yes… some of the bedrooms may transport us back a decade or three ,  but we’d much rather have a hotel with a little quirkiness, fabulous food and exceptional service than somewhere beautifully decorated but without the warmth.

For us, the people, hospitality, comfort and food win hands down.

It feels like a proper traditional seaside hotel — friendly, welcoming and full of character — and we think it will add to the fun of our Isle of Man adventure.

A note about accessibility

We also appreciate that accessibility is incredibly important and that everyone’s individual requirements can be different. If you have mobility difficulties, use a wheelchair or walking aid, or have any other disability or access requirement, please let us know before booking so that we can check your particular needs directly with the hotel.

 

Because the Ascot is a more traditional property, we would always rather check someone’s individual requirements properly than simply assume that a particular room or part of the hotel will be suitable.

So, in summary: a little quirky, definitely a touch retro, possibly a trip back to the 80s… but with wonderful hospitality, great food and service that gets people coming back.

And we rather love that!