Devon's Jurassic Coast & Tranquil Estuaries seafront location
Monday 17 October 2022 to Friday 21 October 2022
£630pp
- Destination
- Itinerary
- Full inclusions
- Hotel
- Booking request
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Join us in Sidmouth for fresh sea air, pristine beaches, rolling green countryside, the ancient scenery of the Jurassic Coast, glorious gardens and a timeless charm that will leave you wanting to return to this delightful resort! 185 million years of the Earth’s history is all wrapped up in this beautiful part of the country where deserts, forests, tropical seas and the Ice Age have all played a part in carving the stunning landscape that we see today.
In July 2022 Sidmouth Town beach was awarded Blue Flag status. Blue Flags are internationally recognised and only presented to well-managed beaches with excellent water quality.
Read our 2021 customer comments: "Excellent, comfortable hotel with helpful staff.", "Good food, well situated.", "Very enjoyable holiday."
Tour code: C3374
Monday
Check in with tea/coffee/biscuits on arrival.
Tuesday
Spend the morning enjoying a stroll along the prom before taking a ride out to the quaint, picture postcard village of Beer. Expect a gentle shingle beach with colourful boats containing the ‘catch of the day’. Finish the day on the Seaton Tramway in the glorious Axe Valley. Let the scenery roll by as you journey on these traditional tramcars through two nature reserves within the River Axe Estuary.
Wednesday
Spend the morning at Bicton Park’s Grade I listed gardens, where 300 years of horticultural history have created a setting to remember! Don’t miss the impressive Palm House and the unique Shell House. Unwind with a relaxing afternoon cruise on the River Exe departing from Exmouth Marina. This award-winning stretch of water is a wildlife haven where migrating birds make for magnificent viewing in the autumn/winter.
Thursday
After a leisurely morning we’ll spend a the afternoon at Forde Abbey & Gardens. This former Cistercian Abbey has a rich history and the beautifully landscaped gardens were nominated for Historic Houses ‘Garden of the Year' in 2019. Expect to find formal herbaceous borders coupled with meandering pathways.
Friday
Homeward bound.
- 4 nights' dinner, bed and breakfast
- Entry to Bicton Park Botanical Gardens
- Entry to Forde Abbey & Gardens (HH)
- River Exe Cruise
- Ride on the Seaton Tramway
- Free time in Sidmouth and Beer
- Welcome tea/coffee/biscuits at the hotel
- Tea/coffee served after dinner each evening
- Porterage
- Door2Door travel (save £10pp by meeting the coach)
- Free holiday insurance
- Free BCH/ABTOT financial protection
- Pre allocated coach seat
- Just £40pp deposit (balance due 8 weeks prior to departure)
- Executive touring coach featuring a refreshment station, reclining seats, reading lights, curtains, foot and arm rests, toilet, safety belts, air suspension and individual air-flow controls
- An experienced, friendly, highly-rated and professional tour driver
- £5pp discount for Historic Houses Members
The Bedford Hotel, Sidmouth 
- Seafront location, ideal for leisurely strolls with tranquil views of Lyme Bay
- Grade II listed and family-run
- Rated 4.5/5 by Shaws customers in 2023
- Ensuite rooms with walk-in showers, TV, radio, phone, hairdryer, WiFi & complimentary tea/coffee tray
- Restaurant, bar and lounge with veranda
- Lift
ACCESS: Lift unsuitable for wheelchairs & no storage space for electric wheelchairs/scooters (can be left on coach), steps to some rooms, four steps at the main entrance (ramp available), two shallow steps to the lounge & restaurant
Ask us about side sea view rooms which may be available at a supplement
