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Over 105 Years Experience
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Rated Excellent on Trustpilot
Over 105 Years Experience
Committed to Sustainable Tourism
5 Days
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From Only £879.00
With unspoilt coast and countryside, enjoy exploring Sidmouth and heavenly Devon with unique journeys onboard the Seaton Tramway and a horse-drawn canal boat, alongside visits to Lyme Regis, Sidmouth Donkey Sanctuary and Killerton House.
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Today, we embark on a leisurely journey to our hotel with plenty of stops along the way for your comfort.
We experience a little bit of heaven in Devon this morning by climbing aboard one of the very last horse-drawn barges in the country today. On this journey in time down the Tiverton Canal, our skipper will share exciting stories and anecdotes throughout the canal, horses and the area's history. This afternoon, we visit Killerton House and Gardens, a Georgian country home with a beautiful year-round garden filled with rhododendrons, magnolias, and formal lawns, promising a visual treat for all.
Nestled beneath majestic red cliffs and green hills of the glorious Sid Valley, you'll have every opportunity to explore the lovely seaside town of Sidmouth in your own time today. Spend your day however you'd like, whether enjoying a leisurely walk-through of beautiful gardens, exploring Regency era history, visiting friendly seaside shops or exploring the red cliffs and clean sandy beaches of the Jurassic Coast.
After breakfast, we set off for the charming resort of Lyme Regis on Dorset's Jurassic Coast, affectionately known as the "Pearl of the Dorset Coast." Enjoy a leisurely stroll along the picturesque seafront before heading to The Cobb, the town's lively harbour, famed for its appearances in films such as The French Lieutenant's Woman and Jane Austen's Persuasion. Alternatively, wander into the quaint town centre, where you can indulge in a variety of culinary delights and browse an eclectic mix of independent shops at your leisure. After some free time, we also visit Seaton, where we include a ride on its unique tramway; operating on narrow-gauge heritage trams, our journey will travel alongside the River Exe Valley through two nature reserves and offers unrivalled views of the abundant wildlife!
After bidding farewell to our hosts, we also visit Sidmouth's renowned Donkey Sanctuary, home to hundreds of charming residents who have found their forever home. Lovingly cared for by the charity, they're ready and waiting to meet you. You'll also find award-winning gardens and scenic coastal paths to engaging exhibits before we continue our journey home.
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Overlooking the English Channel, our well-appointed hotel is just a one-minute walk from the shops and restaurants of Sidmouth's Fore Street.
Hotel Facilities
Bar
Restaurant
Lounge
Spa
Lift
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Alfreton | Bus Station, Hall Street, Alfreton, DE55 7BT |
| Arnold | High Street Bus Stop, Outside Leisure Centre Car Park, Arnold, NG5 7EE |
| Beeston | Lace Road, behind the Cricketers Pub Beeston, NG9 2LA |
| Bulwell | Aldi (Bus Stop SW12), Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell, NG6 8GE |
| Chesterfield | Coach Station, Beckingham Way Chesterfield, S40 1TH |
| Derby | Bus Station, Bay 27 & 28, Derby, DE1 2AY |
| Heanor | Market Place, Wilmott Street (Market Square side) Heanor, DE75 7EG |
| Ilkeston | Wharncliffe Rd, Market Place, Ilkeston, DE7 5GF |
| Leicester | St Margarets Bus Station, Stand SA, Gravel Street, Leicester, LE1 3AG |
| Leicester Fosse Park | Leicester Fosse Park, Bus Stop, Fosse Park Avenue Next to ASDA (opposite petrol station), LE3 2LL |
| Long Eaton | The Green, Outside The Butchers, Long Eaton, Notts, NG10 1HQ |
| Loughborough | Amber Rooms, The Rushes Loughborough, LE11 5BE |
| Lutterworth | George Street, Outside Wycliffe Rooms Lutterworth, LE17 4EG |
| Mansfield | Fire Station Bus Stop, Rosemary Street Mansfield, NG19 6AA |
| Nottingham | Mount Street, Alongside the Grosvenor Casino, Nottingham, NG1 6HE |
| Ripley | Market Place, Express Stand Ripley, DE5 3FJ |
| Rotherham | Interchange Bay C1/ C2, Frederick Street, Rotherham , S60 1QB |
| Sheffield | Pond Hill, Opposite Penny Black Public House Sheffield, S1 2BG |
| Toton | Tram Stop Park and Ride, Toton Lane Notts, NG9 7JA |
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