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Steam, Craft & Tipples Somerset

Enjoy and Elite Door to Door Holiday to Somerset

On this new tour to Somerset, we'll take a delightful heritage steam ride on the Lynton & Barnstaple Railway, learn how Sheppy's cider is made, and watch fine craftsmen at work at Darlington Crystal. Along with this, we will visit the lovely seaside town of Ilfracombe, Bideford for market day, and Tiverton, the county town.

 

The Northfield Hotel, ***

The Northfield Hotel in Minehead, Somerset, is a stunning Edwardian building set in 2 acres of landscaped gardens. The hotel provides all modern amenities while maintaining its charm and character. All the bedrooms have TV, hairdryer, tea/coffee facilities.

 

Price includes

Door to door pick up service

Elite coach travel

4 nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast

A factory tour of Darlington Crystal

A guided tour at Sheppy Cider

A visit to Bideford

A steam train journey on Lynton & Barnstaple railway

 

 

5 days/ 4 nights

**PlEASE NOTE**

Acklams Holidays have the right to amend the itinerary should the circumstances dictate

Day 2

This morning we travel to 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

Day 3

We begin the day with a visit to 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

Day 4

After a leisurely breakfast this morning we travel 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.

After lunch, 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

The Northfield Hotel, ***

The Northfield Hotel in Minehead, Somerset, is a stunning Edwardian building set in 2 acres of landscaped gardens. The hotel provides all modern amenities while maintaining its charm and character. All the bedrooms have TV, hairdryer, tea/coffee facilities.

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