4 days - from only £229pp
ABOUT THE TOUR
The presents are unwrapped and the turkey has been eaten, but that doesn’t mean the festive spirit doesn’t live on! Enjoy the period in between Christmas and New Year, known as Twixmas in seaside Ilfracombe with its white-washed buildings, grand Victorian villas and terraces and the cosmopolitan vibe with its many restaurants and galleries.
TOUR INCLUDES
Day 1:
Local departure by coach, then on to Ilfracombe and our hotel for three nights.
Included meals: Dinner
Day 2: Barnstaple
Today we head to nearby Barnstaple on the River Taw. As the largest town in North Devon, Barnstaple has a lot to offer. This thriving market town is home to a traditional Pannier Market, which has remained largely unchanged for over 150 years and has a variety of stalls from local produce, to art, crafts, prints, fashion and more – perfect to do a little festive shopping! Stroll through Barnstaple’s partly pedestrianised centre and admire its history and architecture, such as the ornate Queen Anne’s Walk or the 13th century Long Bridge, or why not visit the Museum of North Devon?
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3: Day at leisure or Bideford
Relax in Ilfracombe, or join our optional excursion Bideford. Why not visit the Pannier Market and Butcher’s Row with its artisan studios offering locally and on-site made gifts, pottery, wood carving, jewellery, paintings and more. Just out of town is the Affinity Devon Outlet Shopping Centre known as Atlantic Village, famous for its shops offerings up to 50% off recommended retail price and many famous brands.
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4:
Return home.
Included meals: Breakfast
You will stay for three nights at the Dilkhusa Grand Hotel in Ilfracombe.
Stay in the heart of Ilfracombe close to both the town centre and charming harbour. Just across the road from the hotel are the wonderful Jubilee Gardens which contain the fascinating Ilfracombe Museum and the Landmark theatre. Or if you are feeling a bit more active head to the top of Capstone Parade, the cliff that overlooks town for great views back across Ilfracombe. Relax in the hotel’s bars and lounges and enjoy good food in the restaurant.
Travel from most joining points is included within your coach holiday price; some carry a supplement of £20pp. To find your nearest joining point, search using your postcode below.
See our full list of our joining points.