Ilfracombe and North Devon

Ilfracombe and North Devon

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Ilfracombe and North Devon

5 Days Starting and ending in United Kingdom

Visiting: Ilfracombe, Dartington Crystal Ltd, Bideford, Lynmouth, Lynton

Tour operator:

Shearings

Tour code:

uk5ilf23

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

6-99

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

UK tours by Coach

Activities:

Sightseeing, Walking

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Tour Overview

North Devon makes for a spectacular area to explore, and you’ll see the very best of it on this fantastic tour! From our base in the seaside town of Ilfracombe, we’ll discover charming Bideford before calling at Dartington Crystal Visitor Centre to see the skilled craft makers at work – a truly unique experience! Rounding the tour off with visits to the coastal villages of Lynton and Lynmouth, stunning scenery is guaranteed and you’re sure to head home with treasured memories.

Highlights

  • North Devon makes for a spectacular area to explore, and you’ll see the very best of it on this fantastic tour

  • We’ll discover charming Bideford before calling at Dartington Crystal Visitor Centre to see the skilled craft makers at work

  • The coastal villages of Lynton and Lynmouth, stunning scenery is guaranteed and you’re sure to head home with treasured memories.

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Ilfracombe

Location: Ilfracombe

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3-star Dilkhusa Grand Hotel

Meals Included: Dinner

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

Day 2 : Bideford And Dartington Crystal

Location: Dartington Crystal Ltd, Bideford

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3-star Dilkhusa Grand Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Visit the market town of Bideford, complete with its thriving shopping centre, bustling market and working harbour. The former home of author Charles Kingsley, Bideford featured in his works with particular references made to the white houses that the town is known for.

Later in the day we call at the Dartington Crystal Visitor Centre to see the skilled craft makers at work. Learn more about Dartington's glass making story in the Visitor Centre, before admiring the glass makers at work from the viewing areas and overhead walkways.

Day 3 : At Leisure Or Barnstaple

Location: Ilfracombe

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3-star Dilkhusa Grand Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Enjoy a day at leisure in seaside Ilfracombe. Admire the beautiful gardens, enjoy a potter around the pretty harbour, or perhaps take a boat trip to the Isle of Lundy.

Alternatively, join our optional excursion to Barnstaple, a bustling town famous for its pottery. The largest town in North Devon, Barnstaple has a prosperous past and was once a major port for American trade. It remains a thriving market town with a partly pedestrianised centre and many fine buildings, narrow streets and pretty alleys.

Day 4 : Lynton And Lynmouth

Location: Lynmouth, Lynton

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3-star Dilkhusa Grand Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Lynton and Lynmouth are situated within Exmoor National Park, just along the coast from the Valley of Rocks formations and are surrounding by spectacular scenery. 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.

Day 5 : Return Home

Location: Ilfracombe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Return home.

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    As detailed in the itinerary

  • Additional Services

    Travel from a wide range of joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price; some carry a supplement. Please contact us for our full list of joining points.

  • Meals

    As detailed in the itinerary

  • Transport

    Comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach

  • Porterage at Hotels

What's Not Included

Accommodation

You will stay for four nights at the 3-star Dilkhusa Grand Hotel in Ilfracombe.

Check out our Q&As

  • What is the fitness level required to do this tour?

    Low

  • Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

    Yes

  • Is the tour coach air conditioned?

    Yes

  • Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

    Yes, 6 years or above

  • Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?

    As detailed in the itinerary

  • Are airport transfers included in this tour?

    No

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Yes

  • Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?

    Your allowance is one medium sized suitcase per person, which should weigh no more than 20kg when full. Hand luggage should be stored in the overhead racks aboard the coach.

  • Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?

    You can be assured of a high level of service and reliability from our expert-trained coach crews, who will be on hand to assist and escort you along the way

Book with Confidence

  • Low Deposit

    Shearings requires a minimum deposit of 75 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 56 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of shearings charges.

    Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 42 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.

    At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.

    At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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