West Country Rail & Sail
Fully Escorted
Book NowEnjoy a relaxed escape to the West Country with scenic cruises, steam train rides, seaside towns, and a visit to the Donkey Sanctuary. With a welcoming hotel and charming excursions, it’s the perfect Devon getaway.
Day 1
We journey to Devon with a stop in the lovely market town of Marlborough for lunch and shopping. On arrival at our Tiverton hotel, enjoy a warm welcome with tea and time to relax before dinner.
DDay 2
Spend a leisurely morning in Tiverton, then enjoy a peaceful horse-drawn barge cruise along the Grand Western Canal, followed by a traditional cream tea back at the hotel.
B, DDay 3
Travel by heritage steam train from Bishops Lydeard to Minehead, with free time to explore this charming seaside town. Return via scenic Exmoor National Park.
B, DDay 4
Visit the elegant seaside town of Sidmouth, then on to the heartwarming Donkey Sanctuary to meet the resident donkeys and enjoy refreshments in the café.
B, DDay 5
Depart Tiverton and make a stop at the dramatic Cheddar Gorge before continuing home with a break for lunch en route.
BB=Breakfast Included, D=Dinner Included
TIVERTON HOTEL LOUNGE & VENUE, TIVERTON, DEVON ****
The Tiverton hotel is set in 2 acres of mature gardens and is approx. 20-minute walk to the town centre. The hotel has free Wi-Fi and bar/lounge area. The Gallery restaurant serves traditional cuisine using fresh local produce. Cream tea will be served in the cosy lounge bar.
PRICE INCLUDES
•4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast
•Cream Tea on one afternoon in hotel
•Horse Drawn Barge Trip on the Grand Western Canal
•Single rail journey on the West Somerset railway from Bishops Lydeard to Minehead
•Fully escorted throughout
TRAVEL OPTIONS
Upgrade your room (subject to availability). Supplements apply, call 01268 777 777, option 1
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| 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 |
| Depot | Depot, Princess Road, Rayleigh | 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 |
| 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 |
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