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Our first day out after lockdown #1

Sun, 09 Aug 2020 13:27:48 GMT

Wednesday 5th August 2020 was our first coach trip out

of Herefordshire to Wells in Somerset.

We all had our temperatures checked before boarding and wore face masks or shields for the journey.

On arrival into Wells, Ross Young from the ‘Meet and Greet’ team welcomed us at the Coach Park, gave us a brief history of the city, explained what attractions were open and obviously how to get there. Being a Wednesday, we were also able to take advantage of the ‘Eat out to Help out’ scheme.

It was market day in Wells and although it was fairly busy, the pavements were marked as a one way system.

Most of my time was spent in the Bishops Palace having alfresco lunch and visiting the beautiful historic gardens.

There were 23 of us on the Coach. We were all evenly spaced for social distancing and apart from the heavy downpour of rain an hour before we were due to leave, the day was a huge success!

Everyone said they felt safe and with all the extra new ways of travelling, it did not put anyone off. Like me, I think everyone on the trip was just grateful that we are able to get out and about again.

We have a number of similar days planned for the next few months, so if you are interested, please take a look at OUR TRIPS !

Obviously, due to social distancing, we are unable to fit as many people on the coach, so please let us know if you would like to join us on any of the trips.

2020 - Reopening of the Rural Concierge Shop

Mon, 15 Jun 2020 13:31:04 GMT

UPDATE

Over the last couple of weeks, we have been trying to decide when to re open our shop.

Although all of the non essential shops are able to open, starting from tomorrow we have made the decision that are going to stay closed until at least Monday 29th June 2020.

This is due to the hospitality trade not being able to open until next month and the lack of guidance on coach travel.

We act as an agent for many coach operators and the majority of these businesses are still not open as yet.

We are moving in the right direction, but we still need to be sure and confident when it comes to coach and group travel visiting hotels, attractions, events, pubs and restaurants.

All of our own days out and holidays have been rearranged or cancelled up until 31st July 2020.

Since lock down, we have continued to work at home dealing with all the administration involved with cancelling and re arranging coach holidays and the last month we have been working within our closed shop.

We are checking telephone messages and emails so if you do need to contact us call 01432 370514 or info@rural-concierge.co.uk.

See you all soon and stay safe!

Rural Business Awards

Mon, 15 Oct 2018 13:32:58 GMT

Herefordshire business Rural Concierge has won the Best Rural Tourism Business at the 2018 Midlands Rural Business Awards sponsored by Amazon.

2016 saw Rural Concierge as the overall winner of the Best Rural Tourism Business Award, as presented by the Rural Business Awards in partnership with CLA.

Over the past couple of years the business has grown from strength to strength and with Hereford City Council granting a three year Service Level agreement to manage Hereford Tourist Information, visitors to Hereford city are now able to find out what there is to enjoy in the county within Hereford Butter Market.

Established in 2013, Rural Concierge organises tours, trips and holidays, they are also the booking agents for local coach companies such as Yeomans and Whittles Holidays.

Liz Hill founder and Director of Rural Concierge said “I am absolutely over the moon to win this category for the region. It is real honour to receive national recognition. I always want to make the holiday experience as easy as possible for visitors travelling to rural areas and at Rural Concierge we cater not only for the local and national visitor, but we have a growing range of international clients too. We are so proud to be recognised for doing what we love”.

Liz recognised the need for a tourism based offering that supported local business and encouraged more visitors into the county, whilst also catering for local people wanting to explore and enjoy different experiences through day trips and holidays.

The Midlands Rural Business Awards event was held on Thursday 11th October at Eastwood Hall in Nottingham and the national finals will be held at Chateau Impney in Droitwich on 28th February 2019.

To learn more about Rural Concierge and their services you can visit their website www.ruralconcierge.co.uk