Devon Cream Tea and Ilfracombe

A short break with excursions to interest everyone. We take in North Devon throughout with visits to interesting attractions which, when combined with our excellent hotel, makes this a very enjoyable short break.

At a Glance:

Lynton and Lynmouth
Minehead
Dunster and Exmoor National Park
Ilfracombe
Port of Bideford

Day 1

We depart from East Anglia in the morning travelling to Devon, arriving late afternoon at our hotel for our 4-night dinner, bed and breakfast stay. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be served on arrival.

Day 2

Today is Market Day and we have the morning free to explore the town with its elegant Georgian buildings before our afternoon visit to the ancient seaport of Bideford, delightfully set on the banks of the River Torridge.

B, D

Day 3

Our first stop this morning is the picturesque resort of Lynmouth where we have time to explore the narrow streets and maybe take the cliff railway to the twin village of Lynton. From here we make our way through scenic 'Little Switzerland', as the region is known, to the lovely village of Dunster, with its famous castle and octagonal Yarn Market. We have time in the popular seaside resort of Minehead and our return takes us through Exford and the Exmoor National Park.

B, D

Day 4

Todays excursion takes us to 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.

B, D

Day 5

After breakfast we depart the hotel and begin our homeward journey.

B=Breakfast Included, D=Evening Meal Included

Royal and Fortescue Hotel

The Royal and Fortescue Hotel is situated in Barnstable town centre. Formerly a coaching inn this historic and traditional market town hotel earned its present title after patronage by King Edward VII. The hotel offers all modern facilities while retaining its charm and character. All bedrooms are ensuite and have television, phone, hairdryer and tea and coffee making facilities.

The hotel has a lift.

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Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Name	Address	Contact Details	Distance
Ardleigh Crown	Ardleigh Crown Public House
Bramford, Angel PH	Bramford, Angel Public House
Brentwood George & Dragon	George & Dragon PH, Roman Road, Mountnessing (B1002) CM15 0TZ
Bury St Edmunds Bus Stn	Bury St Edmunds, Bus Station, Stand 9
Capel St Mary (South)	Capel St Mary National Express Stop Southbound Setdown Point: Capel St Mary White Horse Pub
Chelmsford Services	Chelmsford Springfield Services Lorry Park (Off A12)
Claydon Crown	Claydon Crown Public House Lay By
Colchester North Rail Stn	Colchester North Rail Station
Combs Bus Shelter	Combs Bus Shelter, Ipswich Road (Opp. Esso Garage)
Copdock - Tescos	Copdock Mill, Tesco Superstore Front Exit Bus Stop
Debenham Angel	Debenham Angel Public House
Diss Bus Station	Diss Bus Station
Eye Town Hall	Eye Town Hall
Felixstowe Coach Park	Felixstowe Coach Park, Garrison Lane, Felixstowe, IP11 7SJ
Felixstowe Gt Eastern Sq	Felixstowe Great Eastern Square
Ipswich, West End Rd	Ipswich,West End Road Car Park
Kelvedon - The Tavern	Kelvedon The Tavern, High Street/Station Road
Long Stratton	Long Stratton Police Station
Mendlesham Kings Head	Mendlesham, Kings Head Public House,
Mendlesham, Denters Hill	Mendlesham, Denters Hill
Needham Market - Swan	Needham Market, Swan Public House,
Norwich - Castle Meadow	Norwich, Castle Meadow,(Outside Galloway Office)
Redenhall/Station Road	Junction of Redenhall Road/Station Road Harleston (Old Duke William PH) IP20 0LB
Scole - Scole Engineering	Outside Scole Engineering Garage, Scole
Sproughton	Sproughton, Wild Man Public House
Stowmarket Railway Stn.	Stowmarket Railway Station.
Stowupland Dents Corner	Stowupland, Dents Corner,
Tollgate McDonalds	Stanway, Mc Donalds Bus Stop, Tollgate, CO3 8RG
Witham Old Post Office	Witham Old Post Bus Stop - Sorting Office (NOT McColls Store)
Woolpit Church	Woolpit Church