New Year Celebrations In North Devon
- Duration: 4 days
- Board Basis: Half Board
- Tour Ref: D2TLEI9127
Holiday Summary
- Travel Type: Coach
4 days
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Welcome in the New Year with a relaxing coastal break in North Devon, staying for 3 nights at the Imperial Hotel in Ilfracombe. Set in a superb seafront position overlooking Wildersmouth Beach, the hotel offers wonderful sea views and a warm, traditional welcome, making it an ideal setting for a festive New Year celebration.
Your stay includes dinner, bed and breakfast, along with one festive lunch, allowing you to fully enjoy the hotel’s hospitality without any worries. Meals are served in the welcoming restaurant, with hearty breakfasts to start the day and satisfying evening dinners to enjoy at a relaxed pace. The Imperial Hotel is well known for its friendly atmosphere and sociable entertainment programme, with live music, singers and light-hearted activities creating a fun and inclusive feel throughout your stay.
New Year’s Eve is the highlight of the break, featuring a special gala-style dinner and evening entertainment to see the year out in style. Guests can enjoy music, dancing and celebrations as midnight approaches, all without having to leave the comfort of the hotel. It’s a wonderful way to welcome the New Year in good company, with everything taken care of for you.
The break also includes excursions to the nearby towns of Barnstaple and Bideford. These popular North Devon destinations offer attractive riverfronts, independent shops and a relaxed atmosphere, perfect for gentle exploration.
With its seafront setting, welcoming service and full festive programme, the Imperial Hotel provides a memorable and comfortable way to celebrate the New Year in North Devon.
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
Day 1
Join your coach this morning, and head towards the wonderful North Devon coast and the lovely resort of Ilfracombe for our 3-night stay. A warm welcome awaits at the Imperial Hotel. along with a toasty glass of mulled wine on arrival. The bar will be open on your arrival for a drink should you wish to use it. Enjoy some free time to get freshened up before your evening meal served in the restaurant and some cracking entertainment.Days 2 & 3
Enjoy tasty breakfast daily and an included excursion to Barnstable and Bideford on New Year's Eve. Alternatively, just spend your days enjoying Ilfracombe and all it has to offer.The highlight is New Year's Eve when you can enjoy a brilliant New Year's Eve Party along with a glass of fizz to welcome in the New Year. On both evenings you will enjoy delicious evening meals along with a festive lunch. There will also be more great entertainment in the evening of New Year's Day.
Day 4
After a final hearty breakfast it is time to say farewell to Ilfracombe today. Board your comfortable coach for a relaxing journey home with suitable stops on the way.Ilfracombe
INCLUDED Visitor DestinationIlfracombe is known as the the jewel in the North Devon Coast and nestles around a harbour as old and as beautiful as any in Britain with the breathtaking scenery of North Devon as a backdrop. Commonly known as a harbour town and seaside resort, Ilfracombe is enclosed by massive slate cliffs. Its beautiful Victorian style and unspoilt charm takes you back in time. Discover the quaint quayside, whitewashed villas, lovely beaches and coastal paths.Click here for further information on what to see and do in Ilfracombe.
Barnstaple
INCLUDED Visitor DestinationBarnstaple, one of the UK’s oldest boroughs, is the main town in North Devon with plenty of things to see and do. The Pannier Market has been the host of markets for over 1,000 years and has been standing since the 1800s. It plays host to a range of events – from regular markets to showcases of delicious local produce and incredible street food. The Pannier Market is flanked by Butcher’s Row, a terrace of ten shops under an iron roof, which historically was the location of several butchers. These days, there are a host of interesting independent shops. You can browse the appealing mix of big brand shops and traditional family businesses along the High Street. Find out more about the region’s history at The Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon, the collections and displays cover the natural and human history, including the Pre-History of North Devon, the Tarka Gallery and the Regimental Collection of the Royal Devon Yeomanry. Just next to the library in the town centre, you’ll find the remains of Barnstaple Castle, this former Motte and Baily Castle was a main feature of the town during Norman times. You can reward yourself for finding the castle with the incredible views of the Taw Valley from the top.Tour Includes
- 3 nights hotel with English breakfast and evening meals
- Entertainment every evening
- Mulled wine & tea on arrival
- New Year's Eve party & glass of fizz to welcome in the New Year
- Free time to explore Ilfracombe
- Excursion to Bideford & Barnstable on New Year's Eve
- Direct Coach Travel
- Net Zero Carbon
Bideford
INCLUDED Visitor DestinationNestled alongside the River Torridge, the ancient market town and port of Bideford has a delightful setting for a visit. Once Britain’s third largest port, Bideford is a thriving shopping centre with an historic Pannier Market and many antique shops and cafes amongst the narrow backstreets and alleyways that lead up from the quay. The tree-lined quay offers a lovely scene at any time of year or you can head over the historic stone bridge to join the beautiful Tarka Trail and enjoy the views over the river and surrounding countryside. Back to top