Road trips have had a great appeal over the years, with the US a particular favourite destination – but have you thought about a historic road trip with a difference and in the UK?
Guests are being given a unique opportunity to experience a road trip through 1,000 years of English history with a triumvirate of classic period hotels that offer visitors a glamorous look into the past. The three properties with Storied Collection have a combined age of a thousand years and present a fresh interpretation of the olden days of yore.
The 18th-century Rubens at the Palace, a stone’s throw from Buckingham Palace (and the site once formerly part of its grounds), the Royal Crescent Hotel in Bath (built between 1767 and 1775 and a UNESCO World Heritage Site), as well was Thornbury Castle (built in 1511 and a former home of Henry VIII), in Gloucestershire, are the three majestic residences in question. And each property offers guests the chance to connect with a different period of history.
The Storied Collection was created with the vision of allowing guests the opportunity to delve into history, ancestry and experiential travel, enabling them to combine the modern amenities of a hotel with historic, period charm. The trio of iconic properties included as part of the route have seen royalty, aristocracy and celebrities alike visit them over the years — and now visitors are being offered the opportunity to walk in their footsteps.
Justin Hauge, co-founder of Storied Collection, said: “Our 1,000 year road trip takes guests on a whistle-stop tour of history – from the royal heart of London, to the magnificence of Georgian Bath, before heading to the Tudor splendour of Thornbury Castle. Guests are presented with an astounding range of history – but one that sums up the vision of the Storied Collection; that of connecting people with the past.
“By undertaking the road trip, those experiencing it will encounter a fascinating snapshot of British history, all while enjoying some outstanding hospitality. It is about making these iconic properties accessible to those with an interest in delving into and experiencing history firsthand.
“There’s a wealth of fascinating backstories to discover amongst the portfolio, and we’re seeking to make it as easy as possible for discerning travellers to make a choice and pick a preference.”
Those interested in booking the 1,000 year road trip can visit storied collection.com/1000years.
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