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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 £499.00
With its picture-perfect scenery and striking architecture, Ilfracombe and the surrounding area offer an ideal setting for discovery.
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After this morning’s departures, we travel to Ilfracombe with comfort stops along the way.
Enjoy the picturesque historic harbour of Ilfracombe as you wish today. Explore the beautiful beaches and coves, fantastic eateries, the award-winning Ilfracombe Aquarium, the fascinating Ilfracombe Museum or take a refreshing walk around the town’s unique Tunnel Beaches before perhaps booking onto a locally departing wildlife cruise? Seals, dolphins, sunfish and porpoises all frequent this part of the North Devon coast.
Join us this morning for an excursion to Barnstaple, the thriving market town at the heart of North Devon. Set on the banks of the River Taw, it offers an easy-to-explore centre full of character, with its bustling Pannier Market, scenic riverside walks, and a blend of heritage and boutique shopping. We then continue to Woolacombe Bay, nestled between two dramatic headlands. This popular seaside resort boasts three miles of golden sand, along with lively cafés and shops - ideal for both relaxation and exploration.
After breakfast, we enjoy a full-day excursion of Exmoor National Park, beginning with a scenic drive - the perfect introduction to this beautiful landscape. Our first stop is Dunster, one of England’s best-preserved medieval villages, dominated by Dunster Castle, whose origins stretch back around 1,000 years. There’s plenty of history to uncover here, including the remains of a Benedictine priory, as well as charming streets lined with independent shops and tearooms. We then travel through ‘Lorna Doone Country’ before heading to England’s ‘Little Switzerland’ for time in Lynton. Perched some 500 feet above its twin village of Lynmouth, Lynton is linked to the harbour below by the old-world water-powered cliff railway, offering wonderful views across the bay.
After checking out of our hotel, we visit Quince Honey Farm, where we discover the fascinating journey of honey from hive to jar, learn how bees create honeycomb, and explore the pollinator-friendly Nectar Gardens. There’s also the chance to sample the delicious produce before we begin our journey home.<br />
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Situated on the seafront overlooking the picturesque Runnymeade Gardens and only a short walk from the 10th century harbour, the Dilkhusa Grand Hotel enjoys pride of place within the popular Victorian seaside resort of Ilfracombe. The hotel offers a restaurant, bar and ballroom with varied entertainment and comfortable lounges to relax.
Hotel Facilities
Bar
Restaurant
Lounge
Lift
Wi-Fi
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 Sainsbury's Petrol Station 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 5QB |
| 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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