Service Rating:Somerset Coast & Cider
3* Northfield Hotel, Minehead: Lynton & Lynmouth, West Somerset Railway, Sheppy's Cider Farm & Minehead
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Somerset Coast & Cider
Stay at the 3* Northfield Hotel in Minehead. Journey across Exmoor National Park to Lynton & Lynmouth, two picturesque villages on the North Devon Coast which are connected by a cliff railway. Travel through the stunning Somerset countryside on board the West Somerset Railway and enjoy a guided tour and tasting at Sheppy's Cider Farm. Round off the holiday with time to explore Minehead with its tranquil beaches, historic harbour and fishing quarter. NORTHFIELD HOTEL, MINEHEAD *** Monday 7 October 2024 5 Days £575 per person sharing a twin/double room Limited rooms with no single supplement Home pick up/set down from £40 per person Front seat supplement £12.50 for the duration of the tour Price includes: All coach travel Porterage 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast One-way West Somerset Railway journey Sheppy’s Cider Guided Tour & TastingITINERARY
Day 1
Departing the local area, we make our way south with a lunch stop on route, arriving at the 3* Northfield Hotel with time to settle in before dinner. The hotel is located on the lower slopes of North Hill in Minehead, in nearly 2 acres of landscaped gardens reputed to have been laid out by Gertrude Jekyll. There are wonderful views from the elevated position: from the coast to the Quantocks, Brendon Hills, and indeed Exmoor itself.
Day 2
Today we make our way across Exmoor National Park to the twin villages of Lynton & Lynmouth, connected by the cliff railway, the highest and steepest fully water powered Victorian railway in the world. Picturesque Lynmouth has rows of charming fishing cottages and shops clustered around the harbour, with the Victorian village of Lynmouth perched high on the cliff above.
|Day 3
Today we board the West Somerset Railway, our relaxing one-way journey takes us through stunning countryside and coast from Minehead to Bishop's Lydeard. This afternoon we visit Sheppy's Cider Farm, which has been crafting award-winning ciders for over 200 years. We included a guided tour of the orchards, vat house and press house, followed by a guided tasting.
|Day 4
Enjoy a day at leisure in Minehead, there are beaches, a fishing quarter, and a historic harbour to explore. Discover the 14th Century church on the hill with its much-photographed historic Church Steps, visit the selection of tea rooms, pubs and independent shops in the town centre, or just take a seat and watch the world go by in the flower-filled Blenheim Gardens, or on the seafront.
|Day 5
After breakfast we commence our journey home with suitable stops on route, arriving back late afternoon/early evening.
|PICK-UP POINTS
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour. Please note some pick up points may not be served on all departure dates.
| NAME | PICK-UP TIME | RETURN TIME |
|---|---|---|
| Baldock Market Place N/S | TBA | TBA |
| Bishops Std Rail Station | TBA | TBA |
| Buntingford The Crown PH | TBA | TBA |
| Cambridge Trumpington P&R | TBA | TBA |
| Harlow Bus Stn Stop 14 | TBA | TBA |
| Hitchin S St Marys Sq | TBA | TBA |
| Letchworth Station Rd S | TBA | TBA |
| Newport Stn Rd Bus Stop S | TBA | TBA |
| Royston Bus Station | TBA | TBA |
| Saffron Walden High St S | TBA | TBA |
| Sawbridgeworth White L. S | TBA | TBA |
| South Mimms | TBA | TBA |
| Stansted Mountfit Har S | TBA | TBA |
| Stevenage Bus Station L | TBA | TBA |
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