Turkey And Tinsel In Ilfracombe
- Duration: 5 days
- Board Basis: Half Board
- Tour Ref: D2TGRA9076
Holiday Summary
- Travel Type: Coach
5 days
5 Days | Half-board | Coach Holidays
This Turkey and Tinsel tour to offers a delightful festive getaway in the picturesque coastal town of Ilfracombe, providing a perfect blend of seasonal cheer and scenic beauty. With included excrsions to Lynton and Lynmouth, Barnstaple, Dartington Crystal Visitor Centre, and Bideford, this fun-filled festive holiday is sure to pique your interest.
Capture the spirit of the festive season on a Turkey & Tinsel break, bringing the magic of Christmas, the celebrations of New Year and the friendship of like-minded travellers. Add our popular Tour Managers and drivers, fabulous excursions, and lots of festive fun, and our Turkey & Tinsel breaks make the ideal warm-up to Christmas.
PLEASE NOTE: Price is per person and based on two people sharing a twin/double room. Single room supplements and upgrades are not included.
Itinerary
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Excursions
Half Day:Lynton and Lynmouth
A half day excursion to the wonderful twin towns of Lynton and Lynmouth, connected by a cliff railway.
Half Day:Barnstaple
Barnstaple is a historic market town in North Devon, England, known for its charming blend of old and new. Situated on the River Taw, it features a vibrant town center with independent shops and cafes alongside beautiful surrounding countryside and easy access to the stunning North Devon coast.
Extended Half Day: Dartington Crystal Visitor Centre and Bideford
Today we visit the Dartington Crystal Visitor Centre, renowned for its high-quality, hand-made glassware and crystal products. Established in 1967, it remains the UK's only crystal brand still producing in the country, offering a wide range of elegant and contemporary designs, from glassware and vases to decorative pieces. Next, to Bideford, a historic port town. Situated on the banks of the River Torridge, Bideford is known for its picturesque quay, and the historic Pannier Market.
Turkey & Tinsel Programme
MONDAY: It’s Christmas Eve – From local departure points relax, get to know your fellow holidaymakers, and enjoy the comfortable coach journey to the venue of your choice. Before dinner you are invited to a welcome reception with your hosts and, after dinner, relax in the bar or lounge and enjoy a drink with your new-found friends.
TUESDAY: It’s Christmas Day – Start this ‘Christmas’ day with a leisurely breakfast then sit back and enjoy a full day excursion before returning for one of the highlights of the week... a full ‘Christmas’ dinner with all the festive trimmings and a visit from Santa! After dinner enjoy a night of festive entertainment.
WEDNESDAY: It’s Boxing Day – After breakfast, board your coach for a full day sightseeing excursion before returning to the hotel. In the evening look forward to a Boxing Day dinner followed by festive entertainment.
THURSDAY: It’s New Year’s Eve – After breakfast, board your coach for a leisurely half day sightseeing excursion before returning to the hotel. In the evening look forward to a special New Year’s Eve dinner followed by entertainment to see in the ‘New Year’!
FRIDAY: Fond Farewells – After breakfast it’s time to make our way home.
This is a sample Turkey and Tinsel itinerary and some programmes will vary and in some instances, meals will be buffet style.
Escorted Travel
Every one of our coach holidays includes the services of a coach driver and is always fully escorted by a knowledgeable Tour Manager, they are on hand every day and night and stay in the same hotel to ensure your holiday is stress-free.
Everything Included - Turkey & Tinsel
- Free local joining points
- All coach travel
- Reserved seats on tour coaches
- Tour Manager escorted
- Hotel accommodation and board as stated
- No single room supplement
- Sightseeing excursions as stated
- Festive entertainment as stated
- Collect Coach Miles™
Pick-Up Information
We have introduced improvements to our network of local pick up points across eastern, central and southern England, aimed at shortening your journey times and getting you away on holiday more easily and conveniently, meaning an altogether more relaxing start. We now have two pick up regions so your travel days will be more convenient, providing more efficient journeys, meeting your tour manager and fellow travellers earlier and in most cases arriving in resort earlier.
The Tour Ref on the holiday tab indicates whether the tour departs from Area A or Area B by having either an A or B at the end. For example, GUK5A would be a tour departing from Area A.
Traveling from Departure Area A: Our new and improved network means for all UK and Ireland holidays you join your tour coach at our interchange area at Northampton Services on the M1, at junction 15A.
Travelling from Departure Area B: Our new and improved network means for all UK and Ireland holidays you join your tour coach at our interchange area at Beaconsfield Services on the M40, at junction 2.
Accommodation
Dilkhusa Grand Hotel
Situated overlooking the seafront, this Victorian property is directly in front of the Jubilee Gardens and a two minute walk from the Tunnels Beaches.
> Restaurant, lounge bar with dance floor, patio > En-suite bedrooms > Free Wi-Fi available > Regular entertainment > Lift