North Devon and Coastal Cruise

A beautiful county brimming with stunning scenery, traditional towns and unique attractions, Devon is the perfect destination for a short break! Join us as we explore bustling Barnstaple or charming Bideford, before enjoying a discovery of beautiful Ilfracombe – a jewel of North Devon’s coastline. With unique experiences including a visit to the largest honey farm in the UK and a cruise along the shores of Exmoor National Park, you’re guaranteed to make memories to treasure.

5 days from £559pp

Single Room Supplement from £69pp

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Your Tour Includes

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

Itinerary

Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then on to North Devon for a four-night stay.

Included Meals

  • Dinner

This morning, we visit the largest honey farm in the UK and include a guided tour of the Honey Factory with a tasting. Learn more about bees, beekeeping and pollinator-friendly gardens, and be sure to enjoy some of the produce on sale!

If staying in Barnstaple, this afternoon we visit Bideford. Once Britain's third largest port, today it is best known as a thriving shopping centre with a historic Pannier market.

If staying in Bideford, this afternoon we visit Barnstaple. Situated on the River Taw, this ancient market town boasts a traditional Pannier market and a fantastic range of high street shops.

Included Meals

  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

Included Highlights

  • Bideford
  • Barnstaple
  • Quince Honey Farm

Enjoy a day at leisure in Barnstaple or Bideford, or why not join our optional excursion to Lynton and Lynmouth? Lynton is located 500 feet above its twin village of Lynmouth, and the villages are connected by the olde-worlde funicular railway that offers wonderful views across the bay.

Included Meals

  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

Optional Excursions

  • Lynton and Lynmouth

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).

Today, we enjoy a trip to Ilfracombe – a jewel of the North Devon coast. Be charmed by the white-washed buildings, grand Victorian villas and cosmopolitan vibe of this seaside resort.

We also enjoy a cruise, so sit back and admire the scenery. Exmoor National Park is home to some of the of the highest cliffs in the UK, such as the Great Hangman at 1043ft, so you can expect truly breathtaking views. Exmoor is also home to many nesting birds – bring your binoculars and enjoy a spot of birdwatching as we gently glide across the waters.

Included Meals

  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

Included Highlights

  • Ilfracombe
  • Cruise

Return home.

Included Meals

  • Breakfast

Single Room Supplement from £69.00 (5 days).

Accommodation

You will stay for four nights at the 3-star Royal and Fortescue Hotel in Barnstaple or the 3-star Royal Hotel in Bideford.

The Royal Hotel

The Royal Hotel

This unique hotel has a history dating back to the golden age of the 17th century when Bideford was the busiest port in North Devon. The 3 star Royal Hotel offers Regency charm and character with stunning views of the River Torridge. Located next to the river, guests can enjoy a leisurely stroll across the bridge into the main town. The stylish restaurant has been welcoming guests since 1839 and it offers opulent décor making dining here a memorable occasion. After dinner why not retire to The Kinglsey lounge which is one of the most historic parts of the hotel and it retains its ornate pine panelling and detailed ceiling and is the perfect spot to relax in the comfy sofas for a night cap. Rooms are comfortable and elegantly decorated and are well equipped for your stay.

Location: Barnstaple Street, Bideford,

Hotel Facilities

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General
  • 3 Star
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Lift
Room
  • TV
  • Tea and Coffee Making Facilities
  • Hairdryer
  • Non-Smoking Rooms Available
  • Shower or Bath
  • Telephone
  • Free Wifi
Food & Drink
  • Vegetarian Meals
  • Gluten Free Meals on Request
  • Lactose or Dairy Free Menu
  • Vegan Menu
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair Access
Service
  • Room Service Available
  • 24 Hour Front Desk
Hotel
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Lift
  • WiFi Available
The Royal & Fortescue Hotel

The Royal & Fortescue Hotel

Once an ancient coaching inn the hotel retains its historic charm but is now a contemporary boutique hotel right in the heart of Barnstaple. The location of this hotel is ideal for those that like to be in the centre of things and it is surrounded by shops and a stones throw from the pannier market. It also offers a stylish lounge and bar area ideal to relax after dinner in comfy armchairs or why not have an aperitif in the Bar 62 Cocktail bar. Meals are served in the bistro and the menu is classic and relaxed. Rooms are decorated with an elegant neutral décor and well equipped for a stay.

Location: 61 Boutport Street, , Barnstaple,

Hotel Facilities

Need further information? Fill in our enquiry form and we'll get back to you as soon as we can

General
  • 3 Star
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Room
  • TV
  • Tea and Coffee Making Facilities
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower or Bath
  • Telephone
Accessibility
  • Ground Floor Rooms on Request
Hotel
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Single Room Supplements

Single Room Supplement from £69

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