Below are the coach details as they currently stand. Please note that schedule changes can sometimes be necessary beforehand. Also, although in most instances we are able to maintain our schedule, delays inevitably arise from time to time during the journey due to traffic congestion etc. Please bear this in mind when making onward travel arrangements at the end of the holiday.
Click on the symbol next to each meet point to see a map of the location (once the coach times are available).
Outbound
| Mon, 9 Dec 2024 | Meet at | Otford Manor | 09:30 |
| Mon, 9 Dec 2024 | Depart from | Otford Manor | 09:45 |
| Mon, 9 Dec 2024 | Meet at | Otford Train Station | 10:00 |
| Mon, 9 Dec 2024 | Depart from | Otford Train Station | 10:05 |
| Mon, 9 Dec 2024 | Meet at | Sainsbury's, Otford | 10:10 |
| Mon, 9 Dec 2024 | Depart from | Sainsbury's, Otford | 10:30 |
| Mon, 9 Dec 2024 | Meet at | Chieveley Services (M4) | 12:30 |
| Mon, 9 Dec 2024 | Depart from | Chieveley Services (M4) | 12:45 |
| Mon, 9 Dec 2024 | Arrive at | Resort | 17:00 |
Inbound
| Fri, 13 Dec 2024 | Depart from | Resort | 09:00 |
| Fri, 13 Dec 2024 | Arrive at | Chieveley Services (M4) | 13:00 |
| Fri, 13 Dec 2024 | Arrive at | Sainsbury's, Otford | 17:30 |
| Fri, 13 Dec 2024 | Arrive at | Otford Train Station | 18:00 |
From Otford Manor/Sainsbury's, Otford
Our meeting point is the overflow car park at Sainsbury's, Otford (TN14 5EG) i.e. the car park opposite the petrol station.
If you need to park a car, you can use the return ‘Park & Ride’ service from Otford Manor. TN15 6XL is the best postcode to use for SatNavs. Parking costs £17.00 per vehicle per trip (payable in advance). Parking is at the owner's risk and it is recommended that all valuables are removed.
Please drop off your passengers and all your luggage at the Sainsbury’s meeting point before driving to Otford Manor (unless this would mean leaving someone under 18 on their own). There is a McDonald’s with washrooms nearby.
If you are parking and travelling alone, please come straight to Otford Manor and bring your luggage with you.
If you are coming by train, we can pick you up from Otford station (the minibus will start at Otford Manor and pick you up on the way from the Manor to Sainsbury's, where you will board the coach).
Chieveley services
There is also the option of joining the coach at Chieveley services on the M4. We will meet just outside WH Smith.
There is only one site for the service area, which is used by traffic travelling in both directions. For details about the service station
click here
Please ensure we have your mobile phone number and that it is switched on, in case we should have any difficulty finding you.
The journey
The coach journey is a great chance to get to know others in the group, so we don’t show films or play music. You might want to bring a small game, for example, as a good way to socialise with others.
Our first meal at the hotel will be the evening meal on the day of arrival. You may wish to bring food for the journey, but we will make regular stops at motorway service areas and our team will also serve complimentary hot drinks (tea, coffee, hot chocolate) and squash.
Our last meal will be breakfast on the day we depart.
It is our policy not to carry or permit consumption of alcohol in our vehicles and smoking is not allowed onboard or immediately adjacent.
Independent travel
If you are planning to meet the group at the hotel, please arrive at the same time so that everyone can check in together to avoid any confusion (see above for timings).
Onward travel
We have a good record of keeping to schedule but with travel over long distances delays inevitably arise from time to time. Please make arrangements for onward travel at the end of the holiday that are fully flexible and fully changeable. We cannot accept responsibility should there be delays.
If you are coming by train, we can pick you up from Otford station (the minibus will start at Otford Manor and pick you up on the way from the Manor to Sainsbury's, where you will board the coach).
Peterborough services
You can also meet us at the Peterborough services (PE7 3UQ) on the A1(M) northbound. We meet just outside WH Smith.
Please ensure we have your mobile phone number and that it is switched on, in case we should have any difficulty finding you.
The journey
The coach journey is a great chance to get to know others in the group, so we don’t show films or play music. You might want to bring a small game, for example, as a good way to socialise with others.
You may wish to bring food for the journey, or you can purchase it as Peterborough services. Our team will also serve complimentary hot drinks (tea, coffee, hot chocolate) and squash.
Onboard amenities include comfortable reclining seats, adjustable footrests, arm rests (aisle seats only), individual reading lights, toilet cubicle with handwash and mirror and a small number of USB charging points (please bring a cable). The heating and air conditioning are of necessity a shared amenity, but the upper and lower decks are separately zoned and can be adjusted by the driver.
Your comfort is important to us, but the aisles, staircases and door entry areas must always be kept clear. It is a legal requirement that seat belts are worn. Please contact us in advance if you are bringing a car seat or any mobility equipment.
Our first meal at the hotel will be the evening meal on the day of arrival.
Our last meal will be breakfast on the day we depart.
It is our policy not to carry or permit consumption of alcohol in our vehicles and smoking is not allowed onboard or immediately adjacent.
Independent travel
If you are planning to meet the group at the hotel, please arrive at the same time so that everyone can check in together to avoid any confusion (see above for timings).
Tickets and luggage
You do not need to show any tickets or paperwork to the Oak Hall team when joining the group. You will also not need any luggage labels, as we will all be staying in the same hotel.
Please ensure that your luggage does not exceed 20kgs in weight. We cannot guarantee to transport luggage in excess of this. Please do not bring anything that is too heavy for you to carry. Suitcases pack into our coach much better than rucksacks and are more durable.
Your case should be durable and weatherproof with maximum total dimensions (length + width + height) of 150cm (60 inches) or 75 litres. Whilst all care is taken, we cannot accept responsibility should it be lost or damaged in transit.
You can also bring hand luggage for the journey. Please pack this neatly so that it fits in the footwell by your feet.
Insurance
For UK holidays, we do not require you to obtain travel insurance. However, it is still advisable to do so in order to cover the cost of the holiday if you should need to cancel before the departure date, for example.