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Scottish Sun
08-08-2025
- Scottish Sun
I went on a UK coach trip that goes to some of the country's best coastal spots – and very pretty seaside towns
The stand-out for me, though, was value for money ROAD TRIP I went on a UK coach trip that goes to some of the country's best coastal spots – and very pretty seaside towns Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) IT'S not easy to save the planet and save those pounds at the same time – but Daish's Holidays has a solution. The specialist travel company seamlessly orchestrates coach trips, collecting travellers from locations close to their home and delivering them to the front door of swish hotels in some of the UK's top coastal spots. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 The pretty port of Padstow is just a bus ride away Credit: Getty - Contributor Travelling by coach not only means far fewer carbon emissions per passenger than going by car, and we also managed to save buckets of cash by not getting the train. It really is a win-win. My partner and I were collected from Seaford in East Sussex and transported to the Cornwall surfer spot of Newquay. Pick-up was on time, our driver was smart and friendly and our luggage was stowed safely for us and delivered straight to our room at the Barrowfield Hotel. Journey times can be long, but Daish's ensures that customers are comfortable, with regular stops at service stations along the way. Our hotel, like many of Daish's properties, was in a super-convenient position for a holiday without a car. We were within walking distance of the town and beach and there was a bus stop opposite that serves several routes as well as a little hop-on-hop-off tourist train which runs every hour. We hopped on and made our way to Newquay's fishing harbour, where tiny, weathered boats bobbed on the water and dozens of quaint houses lined the cliff edges. Make sure to pick up a famous Roskilly's Cornish ice cream while you're here. We tucked into ours overlooking fabulous sandy coves with only the sound of waves crashing below and the crunching of our ice cream cones. Bliss. The seagulls didn't dare to steal them, although they certainly thought about it. After we hopped back on the train, our round trip revealed a huge number of activities for holidaymakers in the area to get stuck into, some just a ten-minute ride from the hotel. There's a zoo, boating, golf, shopping and more. Celebrity Coach Trip's Linda Robson jokes Lesley Joseph is a drag queen We had our eyes set on the beach, though. Famous as a surfing hub, Newquay's shores have swimming and surfing areas marked by flags. A few minutes' walk from the hotel, a long, windy path leads down to Tolcarne beach, which is breathtakingly beautiful, although the 130-step climb to the promenade can be challenging. A little further afield sits the picture-postcard little port of Padstow, which is just over an hour away by the No 56 bus, which can be picked up just outside the hotel. The journey there was an experience in itself – we nabbed top-deck seats and were able to catch views of Cornwall's little coves in the glorious sunshine as we wound our way along coastal roads. A super fishy lunch in Padstow, and another ice cream overlooking the pretty harbour made for a blissful afternoon. GO: NEWQUAY GETTING/STAYING THERE: A four-night coach break to Cornwall costs from £199, based on two people sharing a standard room. Self-drive options are available from £179. See Not that we needed any more food – we were still pretty full from last night's slap-up dinner. Three-course evening meals and coffees are served to Daish's guests at 6.30pm with impressive efficiency. The only downside was that I found it all a bit too rushed, and dinner was over by 7.30pm – although many guests seemed to like this, as it meant they had plenty of time to then enjoy the evening entertainment. From 9pm, guests can get stuck into bingo and quizzes, then from 10pm musical entertainment takes to the stage. 3 Our hotel, like many of Daish's properties, was in a super-convenient position for a holiday without a car Credit: Supplied 3 During the day, the hotel is a great place to kick back and relax too, thanks to an indoor swimming pool Credit: Supplied Most of the performers were excellent and encouraged guests up on to the dance floor. During the day, the hotel is a great place to kick back and relax too, thanks to an indoor swimming pool heated to 28C. Shallow steps and a hand rail made it easy for some guests with mobility issues. The stand-out for me, though, was value for money. At less than £200 per couple for four nights, it really doesn't get better than this.
Business Insider
12-07-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Monadelphous Group Limited (8MP) Receives a Hold from RBC Capital
RBC Capital analyst Nicholas Daish maintained a Hold rating on Monadelphous Group Limited on July 9 and set a price target of A$17.75. The company's shares closed last Thursday at €9.50. Elevate Your Investing Strategy: Take advantage of TipRanks Premium at 50% off! Unlock powerful investing tools, advanced data, and expert analyst insights to help you invest with confidence. Make smarter investment decisions with TipRanks' Smart Investor Picks, delivered to your inbox every week. Daish covers the Industrials sector, focusing on stocks such as ALS, Downer EDI Limited, and Monadelphous Group Limited. According to TipRanks, Daish has an average return of 19.5% and a 100.00% success rate on recommended stocks. Monadelphous Group Limited has an analyst consensus of Moderate Buy, with a price target consensus of €9.88, which is a 4.00% upside from current levels. In a report released on July 1, Citi also maintained a Hold rating on the stock with a A$16.65 price target.
Business Insider
12-07-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
RBC Capital Remains a Buy on Service Stream Limited (UFY)
In a report released on July 9, Nicholas Daish from RBC Capital maintained a Buy rating on Service Stream Limited, with a price target of A$2.10. The company's shares closed last Thursday at €1.06. Elevate Your Investing Strategy: Take advantage of TipRanks Premium at 50% off! Unlock powerful investing tools, advanced data, and expert analyst insights to help you invest with confidence. Make smarter investment decisions with TipRanks' Smart Investor Picks, delivered to your inbox every week. Daish covers the Industrials sector, focusing on stocks such as ALS, Downer EDI Limited, and Monadelphous Group Limited. According to TipRanks, Daish has an average return of 19.5% and a 100.00% success rate on recommended stocks. Service Stream Limited has an analyst consensus of Strong Buy, with a price target consensus of €1.15. Based on Service Stream Limited's latest earnings release for the quarter ending December 30, the company reported a quarterly revenue of €1.22 billion and a net profit of €33.08 million. In comparison, last year the company earned a revenue of €1.13 billion and had a net profit of €12.77 million
Business Insider
12-07-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Ventia Services Group Limited (VNT) Receives a Buy from RBC Capital
In a report released on July 9, Nicholas Daish from RBC Capital maintained a Buy rating on Ventia Services Group Limited, with a price target of A$5.50. The company's shares closed yesterday at A$5.12. Elevate Your Investing Strategy: Take advantage of TipRanks Premium at 50% off! Unlock powerful investing tools, advanced data, and expert analyst insights to help you invest with confidence. Make smarter investment decisions with TipRanks' Smart Investor Picks, delivered to your inbox every week. Daish covers the Industrials sector, focusing on stocks such as ALS, Downer EDI Limited, and Monadelphous Group Limited. According to TipRanks, Daish has an average return of 19.5% and a 100.00% success rate on recommended stocks. The word on The Street in general, suggests a Hold analyst consensus rating for Ventia Services Group Limited with a A$4.96 average price target.
Scotsman
09-05-2025
- Scotsman
Isle of Wight: 'I took a coach trip to beautiful island off coast of England with rugged coast and lovely climate'
The hotel on Shanklin High Street in the Isle of Wight suited us perfectly | Daish's The Isle of Wight is often overlooked in favour of sunnier climates but we had an idyllic holiday with great service, lovely food and warmer weather than we dared hoped for, writes Mavis Kirkham Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... This was an excellent holiday. From the moment we boarded the coach at our local bus station we knew we would be well looked after. The journey went smoothly, with sufficient stops and the driver kept us well informed. The short sea crossing in brilliant sunshine was a pleasure. We arrived early at our hotel where we were warmly and efficiently welcomed. Daish's Hotel on Shanklin High Street is large and comfortable with a spacious lawn and lounge areas. We found the staff attentive and helpful. The first morning we asked for soya milk and extra hot water with our tea and soya milk and hot water were waiting for us at each breakfast for the rest of our holiday. The food was good and varied and the portions generous. There was plenty of choice for vegetarians as well as meat eaters which many places do not provide. Waitress service at all our meals made us feel pampered. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The Daish's Hotel is part of the family-owned UK coach holiday provider Daish's Holidays. It was Daish's very first hotel purchased in 1979. The original building dates back to the 18th century when it was a coaching inn and there are still a number of the period features today. The hotel has 72 bedrooms and facilities include a coffee shop, a bar and restaurant and ballroom. What's included in a Daish's Holiday package ... • Luxury coach travel or free hotel guest parking on-site • Convenient pickup and drop-off along popular routes • Breakfast and three-course evening meal every day • On-site entertainment • The hotel is open to guests all year round Prices, as of April 2025, based on two people sharing a standard room range from £159 self-drive and £179 coach; to £569 self-drive and £589 coach. Early Booking and Kid's Go Free discounts also apply. Our room was spacious with a lovely view over the lawn and countryside. The beds were comfortable. Our only criticism was that the bath towels were small and not too absorbent. Daish's hotel is central and well situated for sightseeing. The shops and theatre are very near and there is lots to see nearby. We enjoyed exploring the Shanklin Chine gorge with its waterfalls and dramatic scenery which led us down to the beach. We walked on the beach and paddled and were delighted to find the water surprisingly warm for an English spring. Refreshed in the tearoom, we climbed back up the chine. Our bedroom was spacious and comfortable | Daish's We liked the convenience of the local shops and the theatre being very near. The tourist information place is immediately opposite the hotel and has a lovely garden. There are lots of nearby craft shops, pubs and cafes, many of them in lovely old thatched buildings Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The bus stop is right outside the hotel and we enjoyed exploring. We really liked the island with its beautiful countryside, splendid gardens, eroded coast and mild climate. We took full advantage of the frequent local buses. We enjoyed the bus journey along the coast to Ventnor with its lovely views. In Ventnor we had a pleasant boat trip with an informative guide. The crab sandwiches were excellent. We also walked along the coastal path for more panoramic views. We had perfect weather for our Daish's holiday on the Isle of Wight | Daish's The excursions organised by Daish's were in small groups by minibus with a helpful and considerate driver. They were interesting, very reasonably priced and booked up quickly. We particularly liked visiting the garlic farm where we bought lots of garlicky treats. On the same excursion we enjoyed the craft village and were delighted to discover the ancient church at Arreton very near the craft village. The pub lunch provided further opportunities to sample the tasty products of the garlic farm. Every evening there was a quiz, bingo and different live entertainment. Our only problem was staying awake to enjoy it after all the events and sea air of the day. The journey back was as smooth as the outward journey and we got home feeling relaxed and refreshed after a really good holiday. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The hotel has a range of entertainment every night | Daish's We felt this was the ideal holiday for older people, like us! It was efficiently organised and there was plenty of interest without needing to walk long distances. We were well looked after with every convenience whilst having plenty of opportunities to explore. We certainly made full use of our senior bus passes. The hotel menu had an appropriate touch of English nostalgia, especially the puddings, and this was clearly appreciated. This was our first Daish's holiday but I don't think it will be our last. It was certainly great value for money.
