Day 1: Following your home taxi collection, you will join our luxury tour coach as we head to the West Country and our hotel for the next four nights, the three star Holiday Inn Taunton Hotel on a dinner bed and breakfast basis.
Day 2: This morning, after a relaxed breakfast, we journey to the charming town of Tiverton. Brimming with everything from an historic castle to museums exploring the towns industrial heritage, and plentiful shops and cafes. The town even has one of the last horse drawn barges in the entire country. This afternoon we get to enjoy this first hand, with a journey onboard one of these quaint horse drawn barges along the Grand Western Canal. During the journey you will hear some tales about the canal and its residents.
Day 3: Today we join the West Somerset Railway as we board England’s longest heritage railway at Bishops Lydeard for the 20-mile ride to Minehead. Journey back in time on board an authentic heritage steam or vintage diesel train taking in the gently rolling Quantock Hills, (an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty), Exmoor, Dunster’s imposing castle and the coasts and cliffs of the Bristol Channel. Upon our arrival, we have free time in Minehead before boarding our coach for the journey back to our hotel.
Day 4: This morning we head south to Exmouth where we board a Stuart Line Cruise along the Jurassic Coast. There’s no better way to see the natural UNESCO World Heritage Site than from the water. Sit back and enjoy views of this unspoilt coastline dating back 185 million years. To top it off, a Devon Cream Tea is served on board while a live commentary from your skipper covers the history and wildlife as you sail. This afternoon we head along the coast to Sidmouth where you have free time to explore this sophisticated and charming seaside resort. Wander round the botanical gardens or explore the café’s and boutiques for the perfect souvenir of your trip to the West Country.
Day 5: Sadly, this morning we depart our hotel and head back to Norfolk, making suitable stops along the way. We arrive late afternoon to meet our door to door taxi service who will return you home.
Holiday Information:
4 Nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast