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Over 105 Years Experience
Committed to Sustainable Tourism
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot
Over 105 Years Experience
Committed to Sustainable Tourism
5 Days
TBC
From Only £729.00
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.
This holiday operates under our Optimum Experience brand.
With elegant space-maximising interior design, our Optimum Experience vehicle offers incredible passenger comfort with a selection of fine tours and destinations to choose from. Our Optimum holiday packages include a wide range of excursions, events and admissions, accommodation in a minimum 3* hotel (unless otherwise stated) and, on all our European Holidays, a Skills Representative too! Why not also book our door-to-door service and make your next holiday stress-free?
Today, we embark on a leisurely journey to our hotel with plenty of stops along the way for your comfort.
Experience a little bit of heaven in Devon by climbing aboard one of the very last horse-drawn barges in the country today. On this journey back in time down the Tiverton Canal, our skipper will share exciting stories and anecdotes throughout the canal, horses and the area's history. After our trip, we continue our homeward journey. 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.
Today, we head to Lyme Regis a picturesque seaside town famous for its rich maritime history, highlighted by its historic harbour, which has served as a backdrop for many literary works and films. 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! <br />
After bidding farewell to our hosts, we visit Sidmouth’s Donkey Sanctuary to meet its furry residents. After our visit, we continue our homeward journey.
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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 Poundland 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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