DEPOSIT FOR YOUR HOLIDAY TO THE ISLE OF MAN, 25TH MAY -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

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

• 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

“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.