Devon & Somerset Steam & Cruise - 5 days

Devon & Somerset Steam & Cruise - 5 Days

DEVON & SOMERSET STEAM & CRUISE

NEW TOUR 2025

Visit two of the most beautiful and scenic counties in Britain, whilst enjoying a nostalgic train journey, a scenic cruise on the River Exe and an idyllic horse-drawn barge trip along the Grand Western Canal.

HOTEL

Tiverton Hotel, Tiverton ***

The Tiverton Hotel offers a warm West Country welcome and is ideally located for exploring both Devon and Somerset.

• Comfortable en-suite bedrooms • Television • Free Wi-Fi • Tea, coffee-making facilities • Hairdryer • Restaurant • Lounge/Bar • No lift (ground floor rooms available)

tivertonhotel.co.uk

Day 1

We depart local pick ups and travel to Tiverton to our hotel.

Days 2 - 4

At leisure in Tiverton plus we include the following excursions:

EXMOOR NATIONAL PARK & WEST SOMERSET RAILWAY
Today we first make our way to Bishops Lydeard where we board the West Somerset Railway, the longest steam heritage railway to Minehead. Later we call into the unique medieval village of Dunster before enjoying a scenic drive though the delightful Exmoor National Park.

SIDMOUTH, EXMOUTH & RIVER EXE CRUISE
Excursion to the stylish Regency resort of Sidmouth before continuing to Exmouth from where we enjoy a relaxing circular cruise on the River Exe with live commentary on the sights, history and wildlife of the surrounding area.

TIVERTON & HORSE-DRAWN BARGE TRIP
We make our way into the historic town of Tiverton where you will find a great range of independent shops and cafes. During our time here we enjoy a peaceful journey along the idyllic Grand Western Canal on the last horse-drawn barge trip in the South West.

Day 5

Following breakfast we make our way back home to South Wales with suitable comfort stops en route

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Executive coach travel
4 nights dinner, bed & full English breakfast accommodation in Tiverton
Welcome tea/coffee on arrival
Porterage
Journey on the West Somerset Railway
Explore the medieval village of Dunster
Scenic drive through Exmoor National Park
Discover the stylish Regency resort of Sidmouth
Circular cruise on the River Exe from Exmouth
Discover the historic market town of Tiverton
Relaxing horse-drawn barge trip on the Grand Western Canal

DEPARTURE DATES & PRICES

6^th Jul 4 nights £548

7^th Sep 4 nights £529

SRS £103

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Name	Address	Distance
Cardiff Gate Services	Cardiff Gate Services CF23 8RA
Cardiff West Services	Cardiff West Services Coach Park, CF72 8SA
Dyffryn Depot	Edwards Travel Centre, Dyffryn Close, Llansamlet SA6 8QG
Edwards Depot LLANTRISANT	Edwards Depot, Llantrisant, CF72 8QZ
Magor Services NP26 3YL	Magor Service Coach Park
Neath - Railway	Neath - Outside Railway Station, SA11 1BY
Newport RAILWAY STATION	Bus Stops outside the RAILWAY STATION,NEWPORT NP20 4AX
Port Talbot Customs	Port Talbot Bus Stop OUTSIDE Customs House Just past the Plaza, SA13 1HW
Pyle Cross	Pyle Cross, bus stop outside supermarket.Pyle Road CF33 6AG
Sarn SERVICES	Sarn SERVICES - Coach Park, CF32 9SY