Lynton and West Somerset Railway

From here, we’ll visit medieval Dunster and charming Minehead, before enjoying a nostalgic ride aboard the West Somerset Railway – the perfect way to soak up the scenery from a unique perspective. With other highlights including Barnstaple and Bideford, with its bustling harbour and thriving shopping centre, this tour takes in the true spirit of the south.

Your Tour Includes

  • 4 nights hotel with English breakfast
  • 4 evening meals
  • Local joining points
  • Porterage at the hotel
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Itinerary

Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then on to the Valley of the Rocks Hotel, Lynton for four nights.

Included Meals

  • Dinner

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.

Included Meals

  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

Included Highlights

  • Dunster
  • Minehead
  • West Somerset Railway

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

  • Ilfracombe

The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.

Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in sterling (cash payments only).

Trip calling firstly at Barnstaple – the county town of North Devon. 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, and 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 Britain'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

Included Highlights

  • Bideford
  • Barnstaple

Return home.

Included Meals

  • Breakfast

Accommodation

You will stay for four nights at the 3-star Valley of Rocks Hotel in Lynton.

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Mrs Gillian Sheward, 0 years ago

Good trip hotel is great but food terrible wonderful part of North Devon.

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Ann, 0 years ago

Lovely hotel beautiful scenery. Also steam train journey was excellent. I would have liked more time in Dunster and less time in Minehead. I think the coach was too big for some of the country lanes.

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