Fully Escorted!
Book NowSouth Devon is more than just a summer holiday destination! Join us on this fabulous holiday staying in Exmouth, one of the oldest and most picturesque seaside towns in this beautiful area. See parts of the dramatic and impressive UNESCO World Heritage Jurassic Coast as well as visiting some charming, cultural and vibrant towns and cities this area has to offer.
Day 1
We depart home area and make our way to Marlborough, a delightful market town in the North Wessex Downs for our lunch stop. Enroute you will be served unlimited free tea/coffee by your Tour Manager. (Any speciality coffees, lattes etc there is an extra charge). There will be opportunity to look around the charming shops and obtain lunch at one of many eateries this town has to offer before continuing to our hotel in Exmouth. We arrive with time to relax and obtain a pre-dinner drink from the bar before your evening meal.
Day 2
Enjoy a free morning in Exmouth, situated at the mouth of the beautiful Exe estuary and at the very beginning of the Jurassic Coast. It is one of the most picturesque holiday resorts on the south coast. Surrounded by the beautiful Devon countryside, Exmouth is a bustling little town with a vibrant shopping centre and a range of excellent restaurants. This afternoon we travel along the Jurassic coastline and visit the charming town of Sidmouth, famous for its red sandy beaches, independent shops, and art galleries. On our return to our hotel, we visit the Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth where there are hundreds of donkeys waiting to meet us.
Day 3
Visit the delightful regency coastal town of Dawlish, huddled attractively between steep surrounding hills. Take a stroll along the Strand enjoying a range of shops. It was here that Jane Austen stayed, as did Charles Dickens (who decided to make Dawlish the birthplace of Nicholas Nickleby). The town centre is home to the famous black swans, which we may find around Dawlish Water (also known as The Brook) and the public green called The Lawn. Afterwards, re-join the coach to visit the House of Marbles in Bovey Tracey, a working glass and games factory set in a historic pottery. They are makers and purveyors of a world-famous range of glass marbles, board games, classic toys, pastimes and decorative accessories for the home and garden. They have been designing, making, and selling fun and entertaining products since 1973. Opportunity to purchase afternoon tea before returning to our hotel
B, DDay 4
Today we visit Exeter, a city rich in history with a magnificent cathedral, imposing Roman wall, beautiful quayside, and award-winning Royal Albert Memorial Museum (free admission). At lunchtime we make our way to the cathedral, one of the oldest and most beautiful in England. Purchase lunch in the café and afterwards enjoy a tour of the cathedral to learn about its history and the entertaining stories of the people who lived and worshipped here.
B, DDay 5
We say farewell to Exmouth and return to home area making suitable comfort stops. During the return journey we can relax with unlimited tea/coffee, offered by your Tour Manager.
B=Breakfast Included, D=Dinner Included
THE IMPERIAL EXMOUTH HOTEL, EXMOUTH, DEVON ***
This elegant Victorian hotel lies in 4 acres of grounds on Exmouths Esplanade with beautiful views of the South Devon coast and is a 5-minute walk from Exmouth town, which has sandy beaches and a variety of shops. The hotel offers free WiFi along with a bar, lounge area and a 24-hour front desk. The meals are served in the hotels impressive dining room.
PRICE INCLUDES
4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast
Unlimited tea/coffee on the outward and return journey
Visit to the Donkey Sanctuary, Sidmouth
Visit to the House of Marbles
Guided tour of Exeter Cathedral
Coach excursions as described
Fully escorted throughout
TRAVEL OPTIONS
Upgrade your room (subject to availability). Supplements apply, call 01268 777 777, option 1
GROUP BOOKINGS
If you book 20 places all together on a day excursion, short break or holiday ONE GOES FREE
Please find below our pick up points (not all pick up points will be available on all departure dates). View the pick-up point you require, then you’ll see a list of dates which are/aren’t available from your pick up point.
Please find below our pick up points (not all pick up points will be available on all departure dates). View the pick-up point you require, then you’ll see a list of dates which are/aren’t available from your pick up point.
Name | Address | Times |
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Barking | Station Parade, IG11 8TU | View |
Barkingside | Fullwell Cross, Bus Stop A - IG6 2EA | View |
Basildon | Cherrydown East Bus Stop, SS16 5GT, Basildon | View |
Brentwood | Brentwood, Outside The Dairyman | View |
Chalkwell Park | Chalkwell Park Bus Stop, London Road | View |
Chelmsford Victoria Road | Victoria Road CM1 1JR | View |
Collier Row | White Hart Lane - Bus Stop out Tythe Court RM7 8LZ | View |
Corringham Town Centre | Gordon Road, Bus Stop near Grover Walk SS17 7EY | View |
Cranham | Front Lane/Moor Lane Junction Bus Stop RM14 1XJ Outside Restaurant Opp. Car Park | View |
Dagenham | Church Elm Lane, Bus Stop L - RM10 9QS | View |
Depot | Depot, Princess Road, Rayleigh | View |
Galloway Pickup | Pickup tba for Galloway | View |
Hadleigh Church | Hadleigh Church, Bus Layby | View |
Harold Wood | Bus Stop A, Gubbins Lane, RM3 0DR | View |
Hockley Spa | Hockley Spa, Bus Stop outside the Library | View |
Holiday Inn, Brentwood | Holiday Inn Brentwood | View |
Hornchurch. | Hornchurch Town Centre, outside Sutton Arms | View |
Hutton | Hutton, Bus Stop just past the Chequers Pub | View |
Ilford | Ilford, Bus Stop outside 6 Clements Road, IG1 1BA | View |
Kavanaghs Rd | Kavanaghs Road/London Road, Brentwood | View |
Palace Theatre | Palace Theatre Bus Stop | View |
Pitsea | Outside what was Gala Bingo Hall, Pitsea | View |
Queensway | Queensway Bus Stop (Behind the Odeon Cinema) | View |
Rayleigh Stn | Rayleigh Railway Station | View |
Romford | St Edwards Way - Bus Stop H - RM1 3DQ Out: Romford Shopping Hall | View |
Sadlers Farm | Bus Stop on A13, just before Sadlers Farm roundabout, nr Romsey Road | View |
Shenfield Stn | Shenfield Station, outside what was Barclays Bank | View |
Shepherd & Dog Crays Hill | Shepherd & Dog, Crays Hill | View |
Shotgate | Shotgate Post Office | View |
South Green | Grange Parade Bus Stop, South Green, Billericay | View |
Stanford Rookery Corner | Rookery Corner Stanford | View |
Sun Corner | Sun Corner London Road - Billericay | View |
Thames Drive | Thames Drive Bus Stop | View |
The Elms | Bus Stop outside Elms Public House, Leigh on Sea | View |
The Oak Grays | The Oak Public House, Lodge Lane, Grays | View |
Thorpe Bay Stn | Thorpe Bay Station, Acacia Drive (opp Station) | View |
Thurrock Services, | Thurrock Services Coach Park, RM16 3BG | View |
Upminster | Bus Stop M, St Mary's Lane- Upminster Outside St.Laurence Church RM14 2QJ | View |
Vic Hse Cnr, Rayleigh Rd | Vic House Corner, (Rayleigh Road) | View |
Websters Way | Websters Way, Rayleigh (but High Street on return) | View |
White Horse | White Horse,Southchurch Road, Southend | View |
Whittinghams Grg | Whittinghams Garage, opp Rochford Railway Station | View |
Wickford | Halls Corner, opposite Police Station, Wickford | View |
Woodford Green | Snakes Lane East, Bus Stop R - IG8 7HU | View |
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