Sidmouth & South Devon
3* Royal York & Faulkner Hotel: Coldharbour Mill & River Exe Cruise
Tuesday 25 February
Depart the local area with a lunch stop on route, arriving at our hotel in Sidmouth late afternoon. This glorious regency seaside town is nestled into the Jurassic Coast and yet enjoys a largely flat town centre.
Wednesday 26 February
A day at leisure in Sidmouth. An optional visit to The Donkey Sanctuary this afternoon.
Thursday 27 February
Today we take a guided tour around Coldharbour Mill, one of the oldest woollen mills in the UK having been in continuous production since 1797. Originally owned by world-renowned textile producers Fox Brothers, the Mill took fleece from all over the world and transformed it into yarn, cloth and textiles. Today the rich heritage lives on as one of the finest working wool museums where visitors are not just able to relive the sights and sounds of the industrial revolution but also see crafts men and women making traditional textiles, beautiful knitting yarn and hand-woven rugs. We will also spend time today at Ottery St Mary Garden Centre.
Friday 28 February
This morning we head to Exmouth to board a heated boat for a cruise along the river Exe. Your Skipper will give you a live commentary on the history of the area, the beautiful sights and the resident and visiting wildlife. As a designated Ramsar site, the Exe is one of the top rivers in the country for wildlife and is a feeding ground for several seals, you may be lucky enough to see the resident seal on your trip.
This afternoon we have time to explore the Cathedral city of Exeter.
Saturday 29 February
Departing after breakfast we travel home with a lunch stop on route arriving back early evening.
ROYAL YORK & FAULKNER HOTEL, SIDMOUTH ***
Tuesday 25 February 2020
5 days
£395 per person sharing a twin/double room
Limited single rooms at no supplement
Front seats available at a supplement of £12.50 for the duration of the tour.
Home to home pick up/set down from £25
Price Includes:
All coach travel
Porterage
4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast
Admission to Coldharbour Mill
River Exe Cruise
Donkey Sanctuary courtesy of The Donkey Sanctuary
Exeter Cathederal Imagine courtesy of Exeter City Council
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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.
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 | Address | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|
| Baldock Market Place N/S | BALDOCK Bus Shelter, Bus Stop next to Comm Centre | |
| Bishops Sford Interchange | BISHOPS STORTFORD Interchange Station Road Bus Stops | |
| Buntingford The Crown PH | BUNTINGFORD The Crown PH Bus Stop | |
| Cambridge Trumpington P&R | TRUMPINGTON Park and Ride Centre Lane Coach Bays 5-7 | |
| Great Shelford S | GT SHELFORD Ldn Rd/Station Rd Bus Stop Southbound | |
| Harlow Bus Stn Stop 14 | HARLOW Bus Station Stop 14 | |
| HERTFORD - Tesco Stop 12 | HERTFORD - Mill Road Tesco Bus Stop 12 | |
| Hitchin S | HITCHIN St Mary's Square. Opposite Car Park | |
| HODDESDON - Clock Tower | HODDESDON - Clock Tower - Amwell St Bus Stop B | |
| Letchworth Station Rd S | LETCHWORTH Bus Stop, Station Road next to Arcade | |
| Newport Stn Rd Bus Stop S | NEWPORT ESSEX High St - Bus Stop before Station Rd Near R & R Saggers shop | |
| Royston Bus Station | ROYSTON Bus Station | |
| Saffron Walden High St S | SAFFRON WALDEN High St Bus Stop By Goddards Elect | |
| Sawbridgeworth White L. S | SAWBRIDGEWORTH White Lion Bus Stop Bus Stop outside Budgens before White Lion | |
| Sawston War Memorial S | SAWSTON Next to War Memorial Bus Stop | |
| South Mimms | South Mimms Services, Coach Bays | |
| Stansted Mountfit Har S | STANSTED MOUNTFITCHET Three Colts/Hargrave Cls Bus Stop (BP Petrol Station) | |
| Stevenage Danestrete K | STEVENAGE Matalan Excursions Bus Stop K | |
| WARE - Station Rd | WARE - Station Road Bus Stop F |
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