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'I just wanted to say a big thank you for all of your hard work, everything ran smoothly and your staff and drivers (Kevin, Les, Anthony & Gary) were super friendly, helpful and accommodating.'

Victoria (Private Hire customer) to Birmingham & various local transfers

24th - 26th January 2024

 

 

'I just wanted to say a massive thank you for accommodating us on Saturday with all the changes I put to you. It was very much appreciated. Also I wanted to say how great the driver was (Kevin).'

Sarah (Private Hire customer) to Malvern St James School

20th January 2024

 

 

'Returned home yesterday evening from your Cromer, Thursford Christmas Spectacular. What a lovely weekend it was, Tony our genial coach driver went above and beyond he really is a credit to Marchants. The hotel (Virgina Court Hotel) was spotlessly clean and very nicely decorated. Our room was well equipped and also spotless. The food was excellent and service was really good. We thoroughly enjoyed both shows the Thursford show was certainly spectacular, and the Cromer end of pier was so funny our cheeks ached. Thank you.'

Micheal and Janette (Marchants Holiday) to Cromer (Thursford Spectacular) 

7th - 10th December 2023

 

 

'I would like to pass on my thanks to the 2 excellent drivers (Dan & Alan H) that we had for our Christmas market trip to Bath, they are always nothing but friendly and helpful and engage with the passengers with a smile on their faces. We had a great day and a small part of this was down to them, so wanted to let you know and hope you will pass on my thanks and best wishes to you all for Christmas and the New Year.'

Dawn (Private Hire customer) to Bath Christmas Market 

3rd December 2023

 

 

'Would like to say excellent trip good value for money both drivers Dan & Anthony for a good laugh and a pleasure to travel with most helpful thankyou.'

Stella (Marchants Excursion passenger) to Blackpool Illuminations

 18th November 2023

 

 

'Thanks to all the lads for the last few days everything went like clockwork and really helpful as always.'

Brian (Private Hire customer) to Cheltenham Races 

16th - 19th November 2023

 

 

'I just wanted to take the opportunity to say how lovely and accommodating our driver (Ashley) was on Saturday night 4th November.

From the start he was informative, friendly, humorous and chatty (in a very appropriate manner) to all the passengers. I was particularly impressed with his calm and patient attitude whilst driving through central Gloucester, encountering several pedestrians who insisted on walking in the middle of the road as he was attempting to safely manoeuvre around them. Another point I’d like to bring to your attention was how considerate, courteous and well mannered he was with all the passengers, which in my opinion, really makes a difference to the whole experience. Unfortunately, I didn’t catch his name, but would be extremely grateful if you could pass my comments on to him- a real credit to your team. Thank you Drive! :)'

Annie (Marchants Excursion passenger) to Disney On Ice, World Resorts Arena, Birmingham 

 5th July 2023

 

 

'We just wanted to pass on our thanks to Ashley again for his excellent service on Friday. Ashley is always so friendly, polite and professional and goes out of his way to be helpful towards us and Alex's constituents. He is a real asset to Marchants and we hope to see him driving for our trips whenever he is free. Please can you pass on our kind thanks.

Greg (Senior Parliamentary Assistant to The Rt Hon Alex Chalk KC MP) to the Palace of Westminster, London 

27th October 2023

 

 

'It was a fab night and the coach was lovely and driver even lovelier (Dan). He was so accommodating and easy. He also didn’t mind me chasing him and the bus down at half past midnight when I had left my phone on the coach!'

Beth (Private Hire customer)  to Oxford  

15th September 2023

 

 

'Just to say thank you very much from myself and all members of the club who came on the trip Wednesday. It was a delightful day, lovely coach and especially the driver Dave very pleasant and helpful. So good members are already asking for next year maybe somewhere else.'

Terry (Private Hire customer)  to Weston-super-Mare

23rd August 2023

 

 

'Thank you for allowing us to use Marchants for our day trip to Weston today (12.08.23). Again, the coach driver (Kevin) was brilliant, very friendly, willing to help and we enjoyed having him as our driver. We would like to say a big thank you to him for today.' 

Gavin (Private Hire customer)  to Weston-super-Mare

12th August 2023

 

 

'Just wanted to email to say thank you for yesterday, it was our first big trip in 3 years… our driver (Les) was AMAZING, is there any way we can request him for our next booking to Legoland on 1st September at all? He was so friendly, polite to the children and interacted with us all… generally lovely bloke all round.'

Emma (Private Hire customer) to West Midlands Safari Park 

9th August 2023

 

 

'We had an very good tour to Barnstaple last week and Jason our driver was excellent. He was friendly and extremely, helpful working out the routes to all the clubs we were visiting well in advance of us leaving as well as suggesting departure times. His driving skill getting us into Byeways bowling club was unsurpassed!'

Campbell (Private Hire customer) to Barnstaple

17th  -  21st July 2023

 

 

‘Our driver (Alan L) was brilliant, we couldn’t fault him. Thank you.’

Sharon (Marchants Excursion passenger) to Weston-Super-Mare

5th July 2023

 

 

'Thank you to you and your colleagues at Marchant's for your part in our very enjoyable visit to Kelmscott Manor yesterday with a special mention also for our excellent driver, Peter, who looked after us very well. Many thanks and best wishes.'

 Southfield WI, Cheltenham to Kelmscott Manor 21st June 2023

 

 

'Please could Alex Chalk’s grateful thanks be passed on to all of the team at Marchants’ for continuing to provide such a reliable service for his regular trips to Parliament. We really appreciate it. We have had particularly positive feedback about Ashely and Anthony who are both so polite, friendly and professional and who really go the extra mile in terms of being helpful and accommodating towards us and the passengers.'

  Alex Chalk MP for Cheltenham 

January 2023

 

 

'I just wanted to email in to say how amazingly impressed I was with your day excursion to the Elan Valley on Sunday 30th Oct. From the price and the experience of the entire trip was once again planned to an exceptional standard. Tony S the driver was as always friendly, polite and professional providing plenty of comfort stops throughout the day to stretch our legs and use the facilities as well as provide information on where we were and the plan for the day ahead. After stopping at the visitor centre we then went onto the tricky road around the dams. The road here was incredibly scenic and tight. We even got stuck by badly parked cars although Tony kept his composure and after several attempts he got through without any damage to any vehicle and in which the entire coach applauded him. I continue to be genuinely amazed on the skill in which he got through. We've travelled with Marchants for years and had Tony as a driver on a number of occasions and still amazed on the roads he can navigate with the size of his vehicle. Once again just goes to show the incredible skill and expertise of Tony as well as shows the amount of planning that is put in to make these day excursions a success. Thank you once again Tony and Marchants Coaches.'

Eden (Marchants Excursion passenger) to Elan Valley

30th October 2022.

 

 

'Tony S was our driver/chauffeur and from collecting us in Farnham at 7:15am until he dropped us off at 7:45pm on the Tuesday he never put a foot wrong. Punctuality, politeness,  appearance,  assistance and driving expertise 100%  and a jovial and friendly chap to eat with, so look after him he's the sort of employee who makes your company a first class outfit, you're lucky to have him and SO WERE WE!!'

Farnham Arts Society trip to Paris, France 

8th - 13th September 2022. 

 

 

'I just wanted to say a big thank you to Rob (Private Hire Team) and Kevin (Driver) for arranging the trip so meticulously to Oosterhout. Everything from start to finish when so smoothly. It has definitely made other yearly trips to Europe a future possibility and you will be our first call for transport.' 

Organiser of the CSWPC trip to Oosterhout, Netherlands

2nd - 4th September 2022.

 

 

'Can I just say a massive thank you to Marchants for the superb coach you put on for us at the weekend. We had a wonderful time and your driver Tony K was totally professional and helped make the trip the success it was. We totally confused everyone turning up in the Cheltenham Town team coach and got clapped coming away from the ground! It is a shame you are not based in the Hampshire area else I would ask for you every time !

Organiser of the AVISC Solent Villans to Rennes, France

29th - 31st July 2022.

 

 

'My wife and I have just retuned from a trip to the Houses of Parliament and our driver was Kevin. I am writing to congratulate your Kevin and your firm on a great day trip. Kevin was very courteous and helpful, his driving navigating the madness of Central London was excellent. He is a credit to your company. Thank you again'

Passenger travelling with Alex Chalk MP to the Houses of Parliment, London on

8th July 2022

 

 

'I went on the trip yesterday to Brixham and Paignton and had a lovely day in both resorts. I really enjoyed it and it all went so smoothly thanks to our lovely driver (Tony S). Excellent driver, friendly, courteous, and informative!  Hope to pop on a coach again soon !!'

Heather (Marchants Excursion) to Brixham and Paignton  

16th June 2022

 

 

'I just wanted to write to say what a superb trip to North Wales this last week. I cannot speak more highly of the whole trip Your driver Anthony was superb, so helpful, professional, yet with a relaxed friendly manner, and so helpful to all passengers. The hotel was excellent, meals were of a high standard and with table service, again friendly staff. After a long winter having this holiday was so nice and superb weather. It was very much appreciated. I shall definitely be looking to travel again, day trips and short breaks.

Christine (Marchants Holiday) to the Beaufort Park Hotel, Mold, North Wales 

13th - 17th June 2022

 

 

'I came back from the above trip on Friday and want to say a huge 'Thank you' to Tony, our driver. I have not done this type of holiday before and can honestly say that Tony made all of that coach travel a pleasure.  He was so knowledgeable about the areas we visited and was funny and generous with the chocolates and jokes.  He is a star and I hope that you appreciate what an asset he is to your company. With many thanks for a great few days away.'

Joy (Success Tours) to Tiverton, Devon on

23rd - 27th May 2022

 

 

'May I take this opportunity to thank your company for providing an extremely friendly helpful service. From my initial phone call to book 2 places on the Chelsea flower show trip, receiving the travel documentation in the post with seat numbers etc to the excellent professionalism and competency of Dan the driver.'

Pippa (Marchants Excursion) to Chelsea Flower Show 

26th May 2022

 

 

'A very comfortable coach. Our driver Kevin was brilliant. He was always on time; made sure everyone was OK and his driving was superb. He knew where roads were closed because of roadworks, and he is a credit to Marchants.'

Probus Club to Sheffield

15th - 19th May 2022

 

 

'We all adored Kevin. He was such a good, careful driver especially around the narrow, bendy roads of the Lake District. He was also very helpful to me, phoning ahead and sorting out any problems.'

 U3A Group to Bowness-on-Windermere

2nd - 6th May 2022

 

 

"I just wanted to email you to say we arrived back Monday from a 4 day holiday break in babbacombe. Staff very polite and all food included was excellent. We were kept busy with a number of trips out all planned in the intinary excellently by yourselves. Weather and views from the hotel were stunning. All drivers from door to door service and main holiday driver the lovely knowledgeable Tony, were very pleasant, polite, helpful throughout with skilled, safe driving. Our first holiday in several years and first holiday with yourselves and we will most certainly go again as well as recommend yourselves to others." 

Marchants Holiday Customer to The Babbacombe Hotel, Babbacome, Devon 

6th May - 9th May 2022

 

 

"Just to let you know we had a really good trip to Hay yesterday, you sent a very considerate driver, Jason, and everyone enjoyed the day out."

Private Hire Customer (Probus Group) to Hay on Wye on

27th April 2022

 

 

"Just to say thank you very much for a great service for our trip this week & for supplying a lovely driver. The group were full of admiration for his driving skills, punctuality, help with luggage & general consideration. I found him also extremely helpful to work with which made the trip extremely easy for me, as guide." 

Garden Tour Group Leader from Ireland to Bath

19th - 21st April 2022

 

 

"Kevin was an excellent driver, so kind and happy, nothing was too much trouble. He was accommodating with all our plans and so helpful. Please pass on my thanks to him."

Theatre Group from Weymouth to Ramsey, Isle of Man 

19th - 23rd April 2022

 

 

"Just a quick note to say that Jason was a pleasure all weekend. He was patient and well mannered all weekend and i am certain that there were some moments of frustration. Jason smiled through them all. We tipped him well I hope and would happily use Marchants and Jason himself again for future tours."

Kris (Private Hire Customer) to Braunton, Devon

1st - 3rd April 2022

 

 

"Just to thank your team for the arrangements to ferry our family party back & forth to Gatwick for our ski break. Everything went extremely well, Peter was here promptly to get us away & Jason too was promptly on hand when we landed. Please thank them very much, Peter organised an impromptu "comfort stop" en-route & Jason coped admirably with the tedious congestion encountered on our return. Well done. Throughout it relieved us of the various worries of arriving & returning done separately & should we be able to repeat such a family break, you may be sure we will be giving you a call. Very many thanks"

Malcolm (Private Hire Customer) to & from Gatwick Airport

20th & 27th February 2022

 

 

"This is to thank Marchants for a lovely holiday. It was a nice hotel in the perfect location. But above all I commend Dan, not only was he an excellent driver but also a good attentive host. I now look forward to my next holiday with you on 27th December.

David (Marchants Holiday) to the Portbyhan Hote, Looe, Cornwall  

25th - 29th November 2021

 

 

"Just to let you know what a great few days I had at the Babbacombe Hotel. Right from the door to door service to the excellent driver Kevin and then the hotel itself. I upgraded to a sea view room as a treat to myself for my birthday while I was there. The food and service was excellent and all the Christmas decorations and trees were stunning. So a big thank you Marchants Coaches. I shall definitely recommend you and also use you again when your next brochure comes out."

Jean (Marchants Holiday) to The Babbacombe Hotel, Torquay  

5th - 8th November 2021

 

 

"Dear Dan, thank you for driving us carefully and safely around Cheshire. We have really appreciated your company and hope you will be our driver to the Lake District next year."

Bushy U3A (Success Tours) to Warrington

7th - 11th October 2021

 

 

"The coach was very comfortable. Alan L, the driver, was superb in the way he drove and his consideration for other road users. I have had numerous compliments from members of the party saying that he was probably one of the best drivers we have experienced over many years."

Havering Probus Club (Success Tours) to Newquay

3rd - 8th October 2021

 

 

"My wife and I would like to tell you that we had a lovely time in Great Yarmouth. We want to say what a lovely driver Dan was. He made the trip more enjoyable. Thank you."

Andrew N (Marchants Holiday) to New Beach Hotel, Great Yarmouth 

26th August - 2nd October 2021

 

 

"We had a lovely visit yesterday and wanted to thank you for organising it so well during covid. Our driver, Alan L, was excellent. He kept us up to date with what was happening and gave us clear timings. A very pleasant chap to travel with. Thank you."

Tina C (Marchants Excursion) to Chelsea Flower Show 

23rd September 2021

 

 

"I recently went on one of your day trips to Abergavenny and we had the 57 seater coach which was absolutely wonderful, and the driver we had was Jack who was courteous, friendly and entertaining."

Mrs D (Marchants Excursion) to Abergavenny 

3rd August 2021

 

 

"Just to say that our driver, Alan M, looked after us extremely well on our bowls tour last week. Right from the start (he arrived earlier than scheduled so we were loaded and off dead on 8am as hoped) right up until arrival back home Friday evening he was superb. Not only did he find out in advance where the bowling clubs were we were playing at, he took the time to WALK from Paignton to the Torbay Country Club on Tuesday then on Wednesday when we were playing there he took the service bus into Brixham, walked up two very steep hills to the two venues there then came back to Paignton, got the coach and came to pick us up at the agreed time. Above and beyond I would say. Thursday morning he took us into Brixham, dropped us off as requested then came back at 1pm to take us to the clubs. The only glitch was Friday morning when it took us the best part of two and a half hours to get from Paignton to WSM. Unfortunately, as much as I'd like to put the blame for this on an ex Pongo just for old times’ sake, I don't suppose it was his fault the motorway was clogged for most of the way. It was a pleasure having him drive us around and I really did appreciate his good humour, calm manner and professionalism. We worked out pickup and departure times between without a hitch and he helped to make the tour the success that it was. If we go on another tour I might just ask for him again!"

Bowling Club 5 Day Tour To Paignton

19th - 23rd July 2021

 

 

"Thank you for the fantastic service and the drivers for looking after us on Friday, getting us safely to and from Silverstone. Great work."

Thomas B (Private Hire Customer) Cheltenham to Silverstone

16th July 2021

 

 

"We won’t have anyone on the school buses next year, can I say a big thank you to Marchants for all the hard work you do ferrying our children back and forth from Tewkesbury to Pate’s on the M2. It’s been a great service from everyone! 

Alison, Pates Grammar School Parent

26th March 2021

 

 

"We really appreciate your clear communications and all of the work that your whole team are doing to keep the school services going."

Denmark Road High School Parent -

22nd September 2020

 

 

"We would like to thank you and congratulate you and your team with the measures re covid you have put in place and the execution of them, our trip to Swanage yesterday was so good as a result we plan to book on your Albert Docks Liverpool trip in October."

Mr & Mrs P (Marchants Excursion) to Swanage

6th September 2020

 

 

"Just wanted to leave a review for Dan and Dale who were our coach drivers for our joint trip to Claviere with our school and Royal Wootton Bassett Academy. They were absolutely brilliant and couldn’t do enough for us. They help us out of a few sticky situations that we couldn’t have anticipated. They were highly professional at all times whilst still being engaging with our children and wanting to get to know them. They are a credit to your company and i cant speak highly enough of them. They made our journey with 50 secondary school children just that little bit easier. Please pass this review on to appropriate people."

Lawn Manor Academy (Halsbury Travel) to Claviere, Italy

15th - 22nd February 2020

 

 

"I would like to thank you for the excellent service we received yesterday when we took a group of children to the Young Voices choir in Birmingham.This was the first time we have used your company and we were very pleased with the organisation for the day. Our driver (Steve K) was friendly, courteous, helpful and efficient, the journey excellent and the coach extremely comfortable. Please pass our thanks to our driver for helping to make our trip so enjoyable."

Twyning School to Birmingham

20th January 2020

 

 

"I would like to send our thanks on behalf of the Gloucester Land Registry Sports & Social Club for another excellent trip to London and back yesterday, and special thanks to the driver Steve Lewis. He is always amiable, gets on well with everyone and very accommodating. Every person I have spoken to today has said what a pleasure it was to have him take us there and back. We look forward to our trip again next year."

Gloucester Land Registry Sports & Social Club to London

4th December 2019

 

 

"The driver, Dan from Marchants coaches, was first rate. He had a good sense of humour and was flexible and thanks to his flexibility we were able to include a visit to the Champs Elysees in the itinerary as well as a stop off at a hypermarket. The students appreciated both of these aspects of the trip."

Stonar School (Halsbury Travel) to Paris, France

18th -21st October 2019

 

 

"Just to say a big thank you again to Steve for such a brilliant day yesterday. The whole trip went seamlessly and Steve was more than accommodating of our group. We are very happy with the fantastic customer service from Marchants and would love to work with you again in the future."

4th Charlton Kings Guides to the Fly DSA Arena, Sheffield

19th October 2019

 

 

"I just wanted to email to say a big thank you to Kevin who drove for Brettie Tours to Cornwall. I spoke to Alan (Group Leader) yesterday and he and the group were very impressed with him and they said he went over and beyond what was expected so please pass on our thanks."

Success Tours to Penzance, Cornwall 29th September 

4th October 2019

 

 

"Please pass on our thanks , once again, to your driver, Tony, who made our WI trip to the BBC in Birmingham such a pleasant experience. We enjoyed the spacious coach and Tony’s careful driving. We were exactly on time and in the best position for the tour. We shall have no hesitation in recommending your firm."

Gotherington, Woolstone and Oxenton WI to Birmingham

5th October 2019

 

 

"I would just like to let you all know how pleased the group that has just been to Göttingen was with the services and expertise provided by our driver, Tony. Nothing was ever too much trouble for him, he faced everything with his good sense of humour and somehow managed to keep going through 42 degrees of heat. His coach was always immaculate and the constant supply of teas, coffee and most importantly water was very much appreciated. We always felt safe in his hands and he is a pleasure to work with both in the planning stage and whilst away. He deserves a huge amount of praise and our sincere thanks. Please let him know."

Twinning & Events Officer Cheltenham Borough Council to Göttingen, Germany

25th July - 1st August 2019

 

 

"Just a note to thank you sincerely for allocating Norman Hobbs for the tour. You said he was a lovely man - but he is more…not only is he a good and safe driver but he is such a considerate person and so accommodating. We had some awkward entrances to negotiate with a couple of private gardens and one very difficult one where turning was a challenge but he did it all without any complaints or negativity - and, once he had conquered his fear of me, we got along very well!!  The group thought he was a delightful man and he added elements to the tour with his local knowledge and his thoughtfulness which was appreciated not only by me but also by the group. I would say he was glad of the peace and quiet when he got home - all of the group know each other so chat was endless on the coach!"

Travel Department Dublin (Tour Company) visits to local gardens

24th - 27th June 2019

 

 

"Please thank Tony for his patience and tolerance on Sunday in taking us exactly where we wanted him to go. Despite the heavy rain at one point it was a successful and enjoyable outing, much enjoyed by its participants.Thanks very much"

John C (Private Hire Customer) to Burnham on Sea

9th June 2019

 

 

"I would just like to thank you for a marvellous day at Kew Gardens last Saturday made all the more enjoyable by the helpful driver and efficient service. Please pass on our thanks and good wishes to the driver (Alan) I would certainly recommend Marchants to friends and family. Best Wishes and Thanks,

  Pauline and Robert F (Marchants Excursion) to  Kew Gardens & Palace 

8th June 2019

 

 

"Standard of Coach: Very good. Tony our driver was outstanding. He was one of the best drivers I have ever worked with and we are so grateful for the extra effort he has put in for us. We would book another trip very soon if we can have him as our driver."

Bishop Stopford School (Halsbury Travel) to Paris, France 

3rd - 6th June 2019

 

 

"Thank you, we just travelled with Dale and Jack to the Loire valley (school trip - Corpus Christi).  Just wanted to let you know that they are both a credit to your company.  Excellent drivers with fantastic sense of humour.  Felt completely safe and really enjoyed their company. Diolch yn fawr."

Corpus Christi Catholic High School (WST Travel) to Blois Cedex - France

29th May - 2nd June 2019

 

 

"Just a quick e-mail to say thanks for all your help and patience with regards to the Twickenham trip. May I just praise the driver (Kevin)who was not only polite (as expected) but absolutely went above and beyond what was required of him. Hopefully the tip we left was at least an indication of our gratitude. Many thanks again - I’ll certainly be using you again.

Tom P (Private Hire Customer) to Twickenham

25th May 2019

 

 

"Just wanted to drop you and the team a quick email to thank you and the driver (Alan) for doing such a fantastic job yesterday taking us to and from London for our event. The driver was superb, understanding and did an excellent job at getting us there on-time/ahead of schedule both there and back. Please pass on my thanks to him as well."

Rachel (Private Hire Customer) to London

22nd May 2019

 

 

"Many thanks for providing us with a very comfortable coach and excellent friendly helpful driver (Glyn) to Hereford Cathedral and back today. Perfect!

Barnabas Group (Private Hire Customer) to Hereford Cathedral

14th May 2019

 

 

"On behalf of the Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Retired Members Association, I would like to thank Marchants  coach company for the excellent service that we received during our recent trip to Portsmouth & the Isle of Wight. A special mention goes to our driver Anthony. He was very patient, extremely helpful, and really good company. A big thank you from all our members on the tour."

Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Retired Members Association (Success Tours) to Isle of Wight

6th - 10th May 2019

 

 

"I would just like to say what a wonderful day out my family and I had on Wednesday when we travelled with Marchants to see Les Miserables in Birmingham. Absolutely amazing trip. Our driver (Alan) was brilliant and a credit to your Company.  We were so delighted we have booked up again for next year." 

S Ballinger and family (Marchants Excursion) to  Les Miserables, Birmingham Hippodrome 

8th May 2019

 

 

"Just a quick note to say that we were very happy with the service we got from you recently. The coach was ideal and the driver was really friendly and helpful. My wife had an amazing night and you guys facilitated that - we would absolutely recommend you. Thank you."

J Turland (Private Hire Customer) to Moreton in Marsh

20th April 2019

 

 

"We travelled on your Bishops Lydiard Steam railway trip yesterday. From start to finish the while trip was wonderful. Our driver John was extremely pleasant, friendly and expertly skilled driver negotiating some very tight and windy roads however he did this with such skill and experience, it was amazing. When dropping us off at the station at Bishops Lydiard he walked to our own dedicated carriage and made sure we were all okay. And he even waited and waved us off on the train before leaving to travel to Minehead. It was also fantastic to see John on the platform when we arrived at Minehead making sure we all knew where the coach was and making sure we were all ok. We've travelled with yourselves numerous occasions and just wanted to say that the skill and friendly drivers as well as the overall enjoyment and planning of all your day excursions are second to none and cannot fault any part of your organisation. Thank you once again for another great value and fantastic day excursion. You clearly work hard to make sure your customers enjoy and keep coming back and that is very pleasing."

E Tyrell (Marchants Excursion) to Bishops Lydiard Steam Railway

28th April 2019

 

 

"Just thought I ought to let you know what a fantastic job Jack did over the weekend, he was excellent! I think he was worried at first that it was going to be a coach load of lads, but that wasn’t the case so it was fine. He did everything we wanted him to do and was very professional in his work. Please thank him from us all!"

P Davis (Priavte Hire Customer) to Blackpool

 26th - 28th April 2019

 

 

"I wanted to email you to pass my thanks onto Chris, who was a terrific driver all week. We could not have asked for a better person to drive us. He was always courteous and nothing was too much bother. He was a terrific ambassador for Marchants and I will not hesitate in asking to book with you again."

 University of Gloucestershire to Newquay, Cornwall

8th - 11th April 2019

 

 

"Just a very quick email to thank you and Marchants for a brilliant trip down to White Hart Lane yesterday...everything was perfect, even at such short notice. We, the committee members for Worcestershire Spurs Supporters Club, would also like to make a very special mention for the driver (Alan) who was probably the best we have had to date...getting us down there in such good time and then back out again."

Worcestershire Spurs Supporters Club to London

9th April 2019

 

 

"We've just travelled from  Chipping Campden to Broadway. Our driver was called Richard, I want to say how Fantastic he was. He was so considerate to all the passengers and went the extra mile to ensure everyone had a good day!"

Megan & Helen - 606 Service 

3rd April 2019 

 

 

"I was the lead teacher on the RWBA Italy ski trip which your coach and drivers supported. I just wanted to pass on my thanks to Alan and Keith for providing a first class and extremely helpful service over the week. The kids and teachers were grateful for their help throughout the trip especially with the daily loading and unloading of skis and boots etc. We travelled with Alan last year and it was a pleasure to see him again. Looking forward to travelling with your company again next year assuming you get the contract with Halsbury.

Thanks again and well done for your friendly, efficient, helpful and safe service."

Royal Wootton Bassett Academy (Halsbury Travel) to Lurisia, Italy 

13th - 20th February 2019

 

 

''Hi I just wanted to send this email to say thank you for the lovely trip me and my twelve year old daughter had on Saturday when we went to Cardiff shopping for her birthday. It was a pleasure to travel with Marchants the bus driver was lovely and made our trip lovely and kept us well informed about picking us up so we did not get lost, I have done a few trips with you through the year and all of them have been great and love how easy it is to travel with you and stress free and always dropped off where we are going at easy places to find the bus on the way home. We are very lucky to have your company in Cheltenham and already looking forward to booking another trip with you in the new year. I would like to wish all the staff a really happy Christmas. Thanks again''

L Armstrong (Marchants excursions) - to Cardiff Christmas Market

8th December 2018

 

 

"I have recently come back from a holiday in Scarborough where a group of senior citizens were taken by one of your coaches. I have to say how helpful your driver Dan was. Nothing was too much trouble for him. His patience with the less able of us was admirable. Dan has taken our group on quite a few holidays and everyone thinks that he is an excellent driver. I hope he continues to be our driver on future holidays."

C Butler (Bishops Cleeve Seniors Club) to Delmont Hotel, Scarborough

29th October - 2nd November 2018

 

 

“The Coach driver, Jack, was very skilled and kept perfectly to time, his ability to manoeuver the coach was incredible.”

1927 (Petersfield) Hampshire and IOW Cadets (Halsbury Travel) to  Ypres, Belgium 

26th & 27th October 2018

 

 

"It was a perfectly planned trip with plenty to see without ever being rushed. We particularly liked the VIP treatment in Markenfield and Newby. The coach driver, Dan, was exceptionally helpful in an unobtrusive way."

  The Arts Society Gerrards Cross (Success Tours) to Harrogate, North Yorkshire

30th September - 4th October 2018

 

 

"May I start by saying this is definitely not a complaint, very much the opposite. We travelled from Leedons Holiday Park to Cheltenham on Friday 14th September on your 606 service, leaving at 09.57 and returning from Cheltenham at 14.45. What a pleasure this outing was, both drivers were extremely pleasant, welcoming and very patient. On arrival at Cheltenham another driver Ian, very kindly assisted me in getting off the bus as I have mobility issues and then he was the driver for our return journey. He allowed us to get on the bus early and sit and wait for the bus to leave so that we didn’t sit in the cold and is such a lovely caring man. It was our first bus journey with Marchants but it won’t be our last - thank you so much."

Lynda H - 606 Service Passenger

14th September 2018

 

 

Many thanks to our customer "Robin 18" for the beautiful water colour painting of one of our luxury 53 seat executive coaches that he and his family travelled on during their recent coach holiday with Marchants to the Imperial hotel, Hythe, Kent on 14th - 18th May 2018.

 

 

"I hired one of your coaches last Wednesday to go to the Forest of Dean on behalf of the Wednesday Fellowship at Bishops Cleeve Methodist Church and would like to thank you for a perfect service. The coach was clean and comfortable, (and blessedly air conditioned!) and we couldn’t have wished for a better driver (Alan). He looked after us so well, was smart and polite and looked after the less mobile of us with care, consideration and good humour. Please pass on our thanks. Congratulations on an excellent service."

Bishops Cleeve Methodist Church to the Forest of Dean

8th July 2018

 

 

"Our driver, Alan, was excellent in every sense. His skill as a driver, pleasant manner and professionalism were exemplary. He did everything possible to make our trip a success and we were wholly content with the service we received. I would also like to comment on the excellent standard of the coach itself. In addition, in advance of the trip I rang your company with some queries and received prompt and helpful attention, for which I was very grateful. I would be very happy to use Marchants and to have Alan as our driver again. Thank you very much indeed."

Headington School, Oxford (Halsbury Travel) to Stella Plage, France

22nd - 24th June 2018

 

 

"I have recently been on one of your coach holidays. It is the first time I have been with your company, but it was highly recommended by my friend Mrs H, who I travelled with. My room was clean and comfortable, very hot when we arrived but reception soon found a fan for me which helped enormously.The food was excellent, and driver Steve, friendly, helpful and very professional. I had a lovely time, and hope to travel with you again before too long."

 Trouville Hotel, Bournemouth

11th - 15th June 2018

 

 

"Danny at Marchants was very knowledgeable, very experienced, coach was very clean and well looked after.  He was very prompt – in fact they made an earlier tunnel crossing on the return which was appreciated."

Trevelyan Middle School (Castaway Travel) to Desvres, France

23rd - 25th May 2018

 

 

"The reason for writing is the star of the tour, your coach driver Tony. A great credit to your company. His usual cheerful self, always helpful, aware of our needs (as we are getting older !)  thinking of ways of making us comfortable, you always feel safe when he is at the wheel and its such a smooth ride. Not forgetting his pride and joy, the clean and shiny coach throughout the holiday."

Trudy & Andy, John Lewis Friday Club (Success Tours) to Holiday Inn, Newcastle upon Tyne

27th - 31st May 2018

 

 

"We would like to thank you, your team and Steve our driver for an excellent holiday last week in Hythe. The Hythe Imperial Hotel was superb, the rooms had very tasteful décor, great facilities with a pool and gym and the food was very good with plenty of choices. The hotel location being on the seafront was amazing. The trips were all very enjoyable especially Dover Castle, Rye and Hastings. We have had several holidays with you and yet again first class, a beautiful clean coach and a very friendly and helpful driver who always goes the extra mile to look after us all. Steve is a credit to your company"

S Evans (Marchants Holidays) to Imperial Hotel, Hythe, Kent 

14th - 18th May 2018

 

 

"Had a super holiday in Kent last week. The itinerary was just right – Dover Castle was very interesting & I made it to the top of the tower – almost on my hands & knees by then but well worth the effort just to see the view. The morning trip on the little steam train was very enjoyable & it was good to have time to look round Hythe itself. The trip to Rye & Hastings was also interesting.The whole trip was very good especially as we had your No1 driver (Steve) to escort us. The hotel was very comfortable & I had a huge room with a 6ft bed & wet room on the ground floor. The food was also very well cooked & presented– an interesting menu. A trip well worth repeating."

D Bunting (Marchants Holidays) to Imperial Hotel, Hythe, Kent 

14th - 18th May 2018

 

 

"My wife, mother and myself enjoyed the recent trip to the Imperial Hotel in Hythe Kent from Monday 14th - Friday 18th May 2018.

Everything was superb and we had an amazing holiday. I would like to pass on personal thanks to Stephen our driver. Nothing was too much trouble and we all had a laugh and a joke with him during the journeys we made with him, expertly at the wheel of that beautiful red coach."

C Robinson (Marchants Holidays) to Imperial Hotel, Hythe, Kent 

14th - 18th May 2018

 

 

"The coach provided was the most spacious and comfortable I have ever travelled in, and your driver, Justin, made driving on the M4 and through London seem like an absolute breeze. Well done Marchants!"

John & Margaret Hodgkins to Palace of Westmister, London with Alex Chalk MP 

11th May 2018

 

 

"Once again, Steve looked after us very well in France the week before last. We were blessed with wonderful weather. Steve managed to get the vehicle down some quite challenging forest tracks without mishap or drama in the St Mihiel salient."

Anthony Rose to Les Monthairons, France

17th - 21st April 2018

 

 

"This was my first time booking a trip through Marchants coaches. I wanted to say how welcoming & friendly Dan the coach driver was. He was happy, smily & you could have a joke with him when getting on & off the coach. People like Dan make the trip even better. Can you please pass on our thanks to him."

N Warner (Marchants Excursion) to Dancing on Ice  

14th April 2018

 

"I’m contacting you to let you know how pleased we were with your service and especially Alan, the driver, on our rugby tour to Normandy. He’s a top bloke who understood our tour ethos from the start. He joined in when it was appropriate for him to do so or he was invited but never took his eye off his professional responsibilities. Alan added to our tour being a success"

Gullivers Travel (Stow-on-the-Wold RFC) to Le Molay-Littry, France

6th - 9th April 2018

 

 

"Could i please say thank you to all the wonderful drivers who donated cash for my attempt at Running the Brighton Marathon on April 15th. All your drivers are a credit to your company. Thanks"

J Davies - W1 & W2 Passenger

April 2018

 

 

"I wanted to say how much we enjoyed our trip to Bicester village today & to praise Dan, our driver who was very friendly & helpful.

We look forward to travelling with Marchants again."

E Ballard (Marchants Excursion) to Bicester Shopping Outlet

5th April 2018

 

 

"The Old Pats U10’s would like to thank Tony very, very much for making the many hours on the coach extremely pleasant and relaxed. He really was super and a credit to your company. Tony was great company and (as someone who detests coach journeys) he made the trip to Croyde and back very smooth. No one was sick (hooray!!) so that was perfect!! A big Thanks to all of your team and to Tony for his hard work on the trip." 

Sally Belisario-Parry (Old Pats U10’s Team Manager) to Croyde Bay, Devon 

24th - 25th March 2018

 

 

"I just want to say how impressed we are with the service we had today. We are staying in Broadway at the caravan site and decided to get a bus to Chipping Camden instead of moving our motor home. The bus driver (Ian) was amazing, full of useful information and very knowledgeable about the local area. It was a pleasure to use your service, the bus was clean and comfortable but the driver was exceptional. It was like a mini guided tour! He pointed out interesting features and gave us a short history of the area. He is an asset to your company."

606 Service Passenger

15th March 2018

 

 

"I just wanted to say thank you so much for all your help. Everything went very smoothly as always. Tony (Milky Bar) and all the guys were brilliant. See you in November."

Newbridge Travel to Cheltenham Races

12th - 17th March 2018

 

 

"Despite the bad weather, everything went smoothly with this trip. I have received several comments from colleagues who were on the coach praising Danny’s driving in the wintery conditions and noting his professionalism."

Corporate Client to Milton Keynes

1st March 2018

 

 

"Yesterday we went on your trip to see Joe Pasquale in Aladdin at the Bristol Hippodrome it was fantastic, we had perfect seats that couldn’t be bettered if you tried. I purchased the trip for a Christmas gift, it was the highlight of Christmas. We had not been to a panto for many years, we got in to thinking that it is a children thing but a great time was had by all.

Please also extend a big thank you to the coach driver (Justin - nice chap) got us there and back safely."

I Thompson (Marchants Theatre Excursion) to Aladdin @ Bristol Hippodrome

27th December 2017

 

 

"I’d just like to thank Marchants for the excellent service we received yesterday for our trip to London. The coach was lovely and very comfortable and all my people said so. The driver Steve was as dependable as ever and he got us there and back in great time. Nothing was a problem to him and again all my people on board commented on how good he was. A superb trip with great service and many thanks again."

David Hodges (Gloucester Land Registry) to London

6th December 2017

 

 

The coach VERY GOOD & Very friendly coach driver. (Steve).

Halsbury Travel (Cirencester Kingshill School) to Paris, France

19th - 22nd October 2017

 

 

"Really nice day trip to Salisbury Christmas market today . Thank you Alan - friendly cheerful helpful driver and spot on with timings . Comfortable coach, warm, and beautiful blue sky and sunshine too. A great start to the festive season. Planning to book my next day trip soon!"

C Mitchell (Marchants Excursion) to Salisbury Christmas Market

28th November 2017

 

 

"Between 31st October and 16th November I used my senior citizen bus pass to travel right round England to raise money for BBC Children in Need. As well as my travel being free thanks to the Government and yourselves my accommodation was provided free most nights by volunteer hosts.

 

I travelled over 1500 miles on about 80 buses in the 17 day journey and I completed each day of travel successfully arriving at my host each night as planned.  I made all of those successful connections because your services ran to time, because Traveline gave good advice and because your drivers helped me with identifying some of the more obscure changeover bus stops.  So, thank you, thank you, thank you – you did a great job!

 

I have raised at least £212 for Pudsey and donations are still coming in. One bus driver called Laurence even walked down the bus specially to make a donation himself. There is always plenty of media noise when things go wrong with public transport but on a day-to-day basis you provide a great service and judging by the, “thank you” extended to the driver by almost everyone getting off the buses on which I travelled  the majority of travellers recognise what a great job you do."

D Asthouart 606 Service Passenger

November 2017

 

 

"Just a very quick note to say a big thanks to Steve for all his help making the fam trip a huge success.  He was a great asset for us to have along as part of our team, so please do pass on our sincere gratitude." Jackie Cook - Account Manager

 

"Steve was amazing and a credit to your team and brand." Tony Flanagan - General Manager

Success Tours to Bristol

5th - 7th November 2017

 

 

"Coach company was superb, drivers were really nice guys (Alan & Anthony) and made all the difference. Nice modern coach"

Voyager School Travel (Harrow High School) to Ozoir-la-Ferriere, France

17th - 20th October 2017

 

 

"My wife and I returned yesterday from a short stay at The Channel Viwe Hotel, Shanklin. We found the hotel and the holiday excellent. The hotel was spotlessly clean, the staff efficent and helpful, the meals were extremely good. There was a lovely swimming pool with towels supplied by the hotel. We would recommend the hotel and holiday as very good value.

 

Steve our driver was excellent and filled everyone with confidence. He was not only a consummately good driver but was cheerful, outgoing and helpful.

A & P Hibbs (Marchants Holidays) to Isle of Wight

25th - 29th September 2017

 

 

"On behalf of the club, I am writing to tell you how delighted we were to have Anthony as our driver for our trip to the Peak District.

 

Steve was a hard act to follow, but Anthony couldn't have been a better substitute. His driving was excellent in every way, skilful, careful and courteous ensuring that each journey was very relaxing. He was very helpful, particularly to our disabled lady, and good company which we enjoyed at dinner.

 

This is the third time we have used your coaches, and with your excellent drivers and large comfortable coaches, I hope we have the opportunity to have you again."

Success Tours (Probus Club of Mole Valley) to Peak District

10th - 14th September 2017

 

 

"Please pass my thanks to the coach driver Ian, he was helpful and patient, much appreciated."

Rhapsody Tours (Hayesfield Girls School) to Paris

10 – 13 July 2017

 

 

"Just to say a big thank you for the very efficient way you have dealt with the road closure, on the Winchcombe service. You very quickly got an emergency timetable out, and notices on all the bus stops, you really have done a great job. Many thanks from a Winchcombe resident!"

J Rees - 606, W1 & W2 Services Passenger

23rd July 2017

 

 

"I wanted to take the time to write and thank you for giving us a superb driver for our week away in Bingen (3-7 July). You're, I'm sure, well aware that a good coach driver can be a big part in making a week go brilliantly and our driver, Tony Knight, certainly did that. I'm not sure Tony was ever not smiling! He was cheery, even early mornings, and worked with us to make the week really smooth-running. Nothing was too much for him - he came and rescued us in a thunder storm when, I know from previous experience of trips, some other drivers might have been more reluctant to do so. Additionally, we felt very safe being driven by him. The pupils quickly built a good rapport with him too.

 

I shall be recommending to the tour company, Voyager, that Marchants should be used again as you contribute significantly to making the trip a success. If I'm running the trip again I would love Tony to be our driver again - groups are clearly very fortunate when they get a driver like Tony to work with."

Liz Lang Deputy Head and Trip Leader - Cirencester Deer Park School

Voyager & Castaway School Travel to Bingen Germany

3rd - 7th July 2017

 

 

I just wanted to drop you a quick note to ask if you could pass on our thanks to one of your coach drivers.  His name is Dan and he took our school group to Normandy for five days from 19th June.

 

He was a great driver, nothing was too much trouble, the kids thought he was great and he was a pleasure to be with.

Many thanks. Jo Harper PA to the Headteacher and Trip Organiser.

Rhapsody Tours (Brooklands School, Leighton Buzzard) to Agon-Countainville, France

19th - 23rd June 2017

 

 

"My husband and I recently used Marchant (606) to take us from Cheltenham to Broadway, one sunny Saturday,

and then again on last Sunday to head over to Stratford (606S).

 

We had the same driver for both rides, as it turned out, and he was marvellous. Not just friendly, courteous and helpful to us

(for example, selling us two tickets to Stratford, then a few seconds later stopping and checking that he didn't need a return after all), but also to other customers - dropping them off where they needed to be when they were not sure of a good walking starting point, and with one elderly lady he stopped a passing local to check the best place to let her alight. I think his name might have been Roger... not sure, but either way, he was huge fun!

 

The bus line itself is also excellent. I am so happy to see that small villages are still being served and connected by a regular bus line.

Safe driving and convenient timing also was appreciated.

 

So thanks so much for that and helping us to enjoy our travels in your part of the country"

C Rodgers - 606 & 606S Services Passenger

May 2017

 

 

"We should like to say a huge thanks to our coach drivers (Steve & Alan) for the trip, they were humorous and supportive throughout the trip and provided us with an excellent coach which we found very comfortable for the long journey. Our drivers were fantastic and made everything very straight forward."

Voyager and Castaway School Travel (Gosford Hill School) to Berlin, Germany

7th - 11th April 2017

 

 

"Just wanted to let you know that the group that has just been to The Netherlands (Warwickshire College) thought Steve, the Driver, was brilliant!"

ECT Travel to Noordwijkerhout, Netherlands

2nd - 4th April 2017

 

 

"I was as on the 2pm bus from Cheltenham to Winchcombe via Gotherington today which was diverted at Prestbury due to Roadworks. The driver of this bus was a lady called Leanne, due to the narrowness and double parking and a rubbish skip being moved across the road in Shaw Green Lane and also inconsiderate driving we were stuck with nowhere to go. The lady driver of your bus was amazingly calm and a credit to your company, I for one found it VERY stressfull as did other passengers, that lane is far too narrow for buses to go through due to other inconsiderate drivers on the road. She deserves a medal for having to drive under such circumstance and I for one say  THANK YOU ....."

J Davies - 7th February 2017 W2 Service

 

 

"The trip was well organised and the Coach Driver Alan was very pleasant to both students and staff "

Whitstone School to Köln, Germany 

1st - 3rd December 2016

 

 

"Just wanted to let you know we loved our driver Alan and thought he was excellent."

Radlett Art Society to Warrington 

18th - 20th September 2016

 

 

"Thank you Marchants! I live in Winchcombe and regularly travel on the Marchants services to Winchcombe. I think we are very lucky to have such a good service; thank you.  Your drivers are almost universally very polite, friendly and helpful. Will you please pass particular thanks to your driver (Tim) who took me into Cheltenham on the 7pm bus yesterday, he was exceedingly helpful and kind. I am grateful"

J Derounian -12th September 2016

W1 & W2 Services

 

 

"I have just got the feedback from the group leader, and I would be here all afternoon passing on her praise for Tony if I had the time. To sum up, Tony went out of his way all weekend to ensure the group had a good time. He gave the group an orientation tour of Bristol, and saved the group at least 4 hours of queueing on the Sunday at Longleat by finding out about queues for the safari park and juggling the day around to avoid them. It’s thinking outside the box like this that make or break a groups tour, and not being afraid to make suggestions to an itinerary. Thanks as always for the excellence service/coaches you provide us for our groups."

Success Tours to Bristol  

26th - 29th August 2016

 

 

"We had 2 pleasant trips between Broadway to Winchcombe & on the 16th August which was enhanced by your excellent driver (Ian). He was friendly with everyone and obviously knew a lot of passengers and various pedestrians on route. His pleasant demeanour coupled with a nice sense of humour and willingness to help others with health problems made both journeys a real pleasure.

Many thanks to him and your company."

D Marney - 16th August 2016 606 Service

 

 

"Excellent coach - coach drivers were exemplary. We would always choose Marchant's for our tours."

Bird College Sidcup to Austria  

25th July until 1st August 2016

 

 

"I was a passenger on the 13 35 Cheltenham to Winchcombe that then went on to Gotherington today...I would just like to say the traffic in Winchcombe was aweful and the poor driver (Kevin) could hardly get through the main street due to double parking a Bin Lorry and a tractor followed by a line of oncoming traffic....He did a very good job and I just wanted to say THANK you for your excellent new service....I for one am VERY happy with the bus service that serves Gotherington ..Your Drivers on this service are ALL very helpful courteous and do a good job....Thank You"

J Davies - 21st July 2016 W1 Service

 

 

"Coach driver - amazing - give Steve a big pat on the back - employee of the month award, he is an extremely good driver and we felt very safe. He was polite, helpful, friendly and had good sense of humour - a real asset to your company."

Hayesfield Girl School Bath

4th - 7th July 2016

 

 

"I have just travelled on the 12.00 J service from Royal Well to Benhall and I would like to say a word of appreciation and praise for the driver (Paul). He was cheerful and incredibly patient and helpful to everyone but especially so to an elderly couple at Morrisons. People are quick to complain so I would like to say a big thank you to him."

E Faulkner - 27th June 2016 J Service

 

 

"On Monday, June 6th we had the good fortune to travel from Winchcombe to Broadway on 606 bus. The driver was Ian and we found him to be absolutely wonderful! He was very knowledgeable and helpful and so much fun!! We thoroughly enjoyed our trip and were very lucky to have Ian as our driver on the return trip as well. We are four Canadians who want to compliment you on a fabulous employee and a wonderful ambassador for your company!

Please pass on our comments to Ian. Cheers!"

The Crowells and the Buechlers - 6th June 2016 606 Service

 

 

 

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