5 days - from only £299pp
ABOUT THE TOUR
Once known as the ‘Little Switzerland of England’, Lynton is set in an amazingly beautiful part of the country with colourful heather set against spectacular cliff faces and tumbling waterfalls cascading down to the sea.
TOUR INCLUDES
Day 1:
Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then on to the Valley of the Rocks Hotel, Lynton for four nights.
Included meals: Dinner
Day 2: Dunster, Minehead and West Somerset Railway
Today's excursion takes across beautiful Exmoor, calling at medieval Dunster, home to over 200 listed buildings.
We continue to the popular seaside town of Minehead and join the West Somerset Railway for a journey taking in the glorious scenery of the Quantock Hills from the tracks as we gently roll back the years on this nostalgic journey.
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
West Somerset Railway
Included Highlights
Day 3: Day at leisure or Ilfracombe
Enjoy a day to relax in Lynton. Located on the rugged coastline, the South West Coast Path passes through the town and offers stunning local walks taking in the magnificent cliffs of the Valley of Rocks.
Alternatively, join our optional excursion to Ilfracombe, a jewel on the North Devon Coast. Be charmed by the white-washed buildings, grand Victorian villas and cosmopolitan vibe of this seaside resort.
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
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The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.
Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in cash in Euros (for tours to Europe) or Sterling (for UK tours).
Day 4: Barnstaple and Bideford
Trip calling firstly at Barnstaple, the county town of North Devon and a bustling market town. There are a number of town trails that take in the 17th century alms houses, the old bridge and the pretty churches and chapels. There are many shopping opportunities including the traditional pannier market, the usual high street shops as well as independent retailers offering quirky and local crafts and specialities.
Our day out continues as we make our way to pretty Bideford with its thriving shopping centre and busy harbour. Once Britan's third largest port, with its name derived from by-the-ford, the tree-lined quay still bustles with fishing vessels, cargo and pleasure boats.
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Bideford
Included Highlights
Day 5:
Return home.
Included meals: Breakfast
Single Room Supplement from £79.00 (5 days).
Stay at the heart of a national nature reserve, among the spectacular scenery of the North Devon Coast. The grand, Grade II listed Valley of Rocks hotel is situated in an idyllic clifftop location in the quaint village of Lynton, from which you can descend to picturesque Lymouth via the Cliff Railways funicular train. The hotel boasts a superb range of facilities including its attractive Grand Atrium lounge, refurbished reception and bar area, and lovely, comfortable bedrooms. The restaurant serves sumptuous breakfast and evening meals, while midday meals are available in the bar area. One of the most well-placed hotels in Lynton, the warm and friendly atmosphere is sure to make your stay one to remember.
Travel from most joining points is included within your coach holiday price.
See our full list of our joining points.