Steam, Craft and Tipples of Somerset

Itinerary

We depart from your home area in the morning travelling to Somerset with a refreshment stop on the way. We arrive late afternoon at our hotel with time to freshen up before our evening meal. We have 3 full day excursions which include the town of Bideford where it is Market Day. Browse the farmers market and enjoy free time exploring this town with its elegant Georgian buildings. Later we journey the short distance to Dartington Crystal. We enjoy a behind-the-scenes factory tour with skilled craftsmen demonstrating how they handcraft glass into luxury homeware items. Another day out visits the county town of Taunton where you are free to explore at your own leisure and have the chance to enjoy lunch. Our visit this afternoon is to Sheppy Cider - producing cider here since 1917. We will enjoy a guided tour of the facility to learn what goes into producing this fine cider before enjoying a tasting. Our final excursion heads west to visit the Victorian seaside resort of Ilfracombe, known as the jewel in the North Devon Coast. Discover a quaint quayside and harbour, whitewashed villas, lovely beaches, coastal paths and an abundance of cafes and shops. In the afternoon, we journey the short distance to enjoy a steam ride on the Lynton & Barnstaple Railway. Board the heritage carriages as you enjoy a traditional steam ride through the rolling countryside offering picturesque views of the moorland and rugged coastline. After breakfast on our final day, we leave and begin our homeward journey, stopping on the way for refreshments.

Included in the cost of your holiday

• Door-to-Door pickups

• All coach travel

• Meal stops on the outward and return journey

• 4 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast at The Northfield Hotel

• 3-day excursions

• Porterage