North Devon Coastline & Seaside Towns

Itinerary

Description

Join us for a sightseeing adventure along North Devon’s coastline and discover some of the prettiest seaside towns nestled in harbours, bays, and coves, including Combe Martin, Ilfracombe and Woolacombe. We also enjoy entertainment at one of our hand-picked hotels, ideally situated for our expedition to the seaside, on what promises to be an idyllic coastal break.

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• Return coach travel
• 4 nights at a selected hotel in Devon with dinner & breakfast
• Entertainment some evenings
• Excursions to Clovelly, Combe Martin, Ilfracombe & Woolacombe
• Free time in Bideford
  
  Optional excursion to Barnstaple (£11pp)

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• 4 nights at a selected hotel in Devon with dinner & breakfast
• Entertainment some evenings
• Excursions to Clovelly, Combe Martin, Ilfracombe & Woolacombe
• Free time in Bideford

Itinerary

Included Excursions

Clovelly (full day)

After breakfast at our hotel, we take a journey back in time to the ancient and picturesque fishing village, Clovelly, where we can venture up and down the cobbled streets, taking in the views across Bideford Bay or have a beverage at the famous 18^th-century Red Lion Inn. Clinging to a 400-foot cliff, Clovelly is famous for being completely vehicle-less, with local supplies being delivered by donkey, sledge or on foot.

Afterwards, we journey to the harbour town of Bideford, where we enjoy free time to discover this town’s delightful sights; it’s the perfect place for a spot of retail therapy and a relaxing time outdoors.

Coastal Towns Tour (full day)
We travel to the coast for the highlight of our trip, a tour of seaside towns, starting with Combe Martin. Nestled on the edge of Exmoor, the town offers stunning views, a peaceful cove and a picturesque harbour. We have time to enjoy this beautiful setting before making our way to our second stop, Ilfracombe, the well-known seaside resort which features a small harbour surrounded by cliffs. Here we can experience the local charm and hospitality at the local independent craft shops or take a walk around the harbour to find a peaceful spot to relax. Afterwards, we depart for Woolacombe, famous for its award-winning beach and the perfect final stop on this wonderful day exploring the coast.

Optional Excursion

Barnstaple- £11pp (half day)

Join our optional excursion where we visit the historic town of Barnstaple, one of the UK’s oldest boroughs, and famous for the Pannier Market, one of the Britain’s largest indoor markets. Since Saxon times, Barnstaple has served as a market town to the surrounding countryside. Prepare for a unique shopping experience with everything from local produce, flowers and crafts, to prints, pictures and fashion on offer.

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JG3

Hotels with a JG3 rating tend to be a more formal style of hotel, often part of a hotel chain, with a greater range of facilities and services. Bedrooms are a little more spacious and have additional features. Public areas are larger and include lounge seating, a bar and restaurant with good quality food served either buffet style or with waiter service.

Self drive highlights

• 4 nights at a selected hotel in Devon with dinner & breakfast
• Entertainment some evenings
• Excursions to Clovelly, Combe Martin, Ilfracombe & Woolacombe
• Free time in Bideford
  
  Optional excursion to Barnstaple (£11pp)

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Accommodation

Selected Hotels

We’ll stay at one of two hotels in Devon:

Durrant House Hotel, Bideford(JG3 rating)

The Durrant House Hotel is situated on the outskirts of Bideford. All rooms have en-suite Italian marble bathrooms, tea and coffee-making facilities and TV while other hotel facilities include a gym, outdoor pool (normally open June - September), bar and restaurant.

Valley of Rocks Hotel, Lynton(JG3 rating)

The Valley of the Rocks Hotel is located approximately five minutes’ walk from Lynton town centre and is situated in the vicinity of the water-powered Lynton Cliff Funicular Railway. All rooms are en suite with tea and coffee-making facilities and TV while other hotel facilities include a snack bar, and restaurant.