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The Old Government House Hotel & Spa

In the heart of St Peter Port, The Old Government House Hotel & Spa is the only five-star hotel in Guernsey

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    The Rubens at the Palace

    London

    Enriching, rewarding & exceptional

    Our beautifully restored historic hotel is cared for by a team who take genuine pride in delivering impeccable service and exceeding expectations at every turn. Overlooking The Royal Mews of Buckingham Palace - the entrance used by the Royal family - The Rubens showcases exceptional dining journeys, and enriching and rewarding experiences, from the very first moment guests are greeted by our red-uniformed doormen...

    Our hotel remains open and we are here to welcome you for any business-related stay. Our restaurants and bars are closed, however you can enjoy in-room dining throughout your stay.

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    Evan Evans Tours

    Our sister brand Evan Evans provides unforgettable journeys and experiences to Britain’s most iconic locations. Relax in comfort as our captivating guides unravel the sights and stories of Britain.

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    Inside view of Burlington Arcade, 19th century European shopping gallery, behind Bond Street, opened in 1819

    Mayfair attractions

    It just doesn’t get any more central than this. With the smart shops of Bond Street nearby and some of London’s most vibrant sights – The Royal Academy, Buckingham Palace, the Royal Parks – just a short stroll away, this truly is the beating heart of Mayfair.

    Yet our elegant Charles Street address offers a tranquil haven from the bustle outside, a place to retreat, relax and regroup.

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    Day tours from London

    Pretty street scene, Castle Combe, a Cotswalds village in Wiltshire, England

    Warwick Castle, Oxford & the Cotswolds

    Visit the England of the past with this fantastic tour through history. Starting with a visit to the imposing Warwick Castle, an impenetrable medieval fortress, we then travel down the river to Stratford-upon-Avon, home to Shakespeare. After exploring the quaint streets of the Bard’s hometown, we move into the Cotswolds, one of the most beautiful rural areas in the world filled with stunning stone villages. Finally, we visit Oxford, the oldest university town in Britain and birthplace of countless scientific discoveries.

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    Long walk to Windsor castle in spring

    Windsor, Stonehenge & Bath

    From the Regency to the Stone Age, this full-day tour will take you through the full extent of English history. Starting at Windsor Castle, home to the Queen, you can explore hundreds of years of architecture that started with a Norman fortress and was embellished by the Prince Regent in the 19th century. Then travel back in time to the ancient stone circle of Stonehenge and tread in the footsteps of the druids, before ending the tour in the Roman settlement of Bath.

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    Leeds Castle from bird's eye view

    Leeds Castle and Canterbury Cathedral

    This magnificent tour of Kent will take you over the Greenwich Meridian and into one of England’s most beautiful home counties. After passing through Greenwich, we visit Leeds Castle, once home to Henry VIII and his first wife Catherine of Aragon. Then we explore the cathedral city of Canterbury and its famous holy site. Finally, we travel on to Dover, the most iconic piece of English coastline, where the famous White Cliffs have greeted visitors to our shores for centuries.

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    Blenheim palace summer gardens

    Blenheim Palace, Downton Abbey Village

    The Cotswolds are one of Britain’s rare gems, a stunning rural backdrop that have been used for the filming locations for countless movies and television programmes, including the global phenomenon of Downton Abbey. Start the day by visiting Blenheim Palace, the beautiful birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. Next move on to the picturesque Cotswold villages of Bibury and Bourton-on-the-Water, regularly voted the most beautiful in England. Finally, visit Bampton, location of so many scenes from Downton Abbey.

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    Streets of Oxford - landmark, England - overview from a church's tower with the Bodleian Libraryand All Souls College

    Oxford & Cambridge Universities

    The ancient University towns of Oxford and Cambridge are prized gems of Great Britain. Visit both and explore the olds streets between colleges that were home to Albert Einstein, Isaac Newton and Charles Darwin. The day starts with a walking tour of Oxford where you can visit the renowned Bodleian Library and the college of Christ Church. Then you travel to Cambridge where you can see the famous King’s College and its iconic chapel, built over the reign of several kings and a stunning piece of gothic architecture.

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    View of the city of Edinburgh in Scotland including several of its famous landmarks

    Edinburgh - the royal city

    The Scottish capital is an ancient wonder that draws visitors into its enchanting streets and cobbled alleys. From King’s Cross, a train will take you up the stunning east coast of Britain to the grandeur of the royal city of Edinburgh, where you can climb Arthur’s Seat for a panoramic vista, visit the impenetrable fortress of Edinburgh Castle, walk the Royal Mile through the heart of the medieval city and see Holyroodhouse, the Scottish home of the Queen on this full day tour.

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    Popular London tours

    Hogwarts Express of real size, at The Making of Harry Potter, WB Studio

    Warner Bros. studio tour

    Dive into the wizardly wonder of Harry Potter at Warner Bros.Studios and rediscover the magic that enraptured the world. Explore the iconic sets such as the Forbidden Forest and the Gryffindor common room, before entering into Dumbledore’s rooms and seeing the Golden Snitch and props from the Ministry of Magic.

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    Royal Guards parade during traditional Changing of the Guards ceremony near Buckingham Palace

    Changing of the guard & river cruise

    The majestic sights of London are truly iconic and this tour takes you to the unmissable gems.From Westminster Abbey and Kensington Palace to Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, enjoy the best of London. Witness the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace and see the Crown Jewels in the Tower of London.

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    Death statue outside the London Dungeon

    The London Dungeon

    Delve into London’s underside and see a darker part of the city’s history at The London Dungeon. Meet characters such as Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street, and Jack the Ripper as you travel through the plague-infested streets of a bygone era. See the history of the capital from another point of view.

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