North Devon Coastline & Seaside Towns

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\n\nTravel in deluxe style on this holiday aboard aJG Explorercoach!\n\nBeautiful vistas, a cone of chips and a swirly ice cream are all on the horizon! Join us for a sightseeing adventure along North Devon's coastline and discover some of the prettiest seaside towns nestled in coastal harbours, bays, and coves. We visit charming Clovelly, one of North Devon's sparkling gems, as well as a trio of coastal delights; pretty Combe Martin, Ilfracombe and Woolacombe. There's also time to explore our wonderful base of historic Bideford, ideally situated for our expedition to the seaside.

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- Return coach travelon a JG Explorer Coach (seeHelpful Informationbelow)- 4 nights at the Durrant House Hotel, Bideford (JG3 rating) with dinner & breakfast- Entertainment some evenings- Excursions to Clovelly, Combe Martin, Ilfracombe & Woolacombe- Free time in BidefordOptional excursion to Barnstaple Market (£11pp)

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- 4 nights at the Durrant House Hotel, Bideford (JG3 rating) with dinner & breakfast- Entertainment some evenings- Excursions to Clovelly, Combe Martin, Ilfracombe & Woolacombe- Free time in Bideford

Itinerary
Included ExcursionsClovelly (full day)We take a journey back in time to the ancient and picturesque fishing village of Clovelly, where we can venture up and down the cobbled streets, taking in the views across Bideford Bay, or have a beverage at the famous 18th-century Red Lion Inn. Clinging to a 400-foot cliff, Clovelly is famous for being completely vehicle-less, with local supplies being delivered by donkey, sledge or on foot.Afterwards we journey to the harbour town of Bideford, where we enjoy free time to discover this town's delightful sights. It's the perfect place for a spot of retail therapy and a relaxing time outdoors.\n\nCoastal Towns Tour (Combe Martin, Ilfracombe & Woolacombe) (full day)\n\nWe travel to the coast for the highlight of our trip, a tour of three seaside towns, starting with Combe Martin. Nestled on the edge of Exmoor, the town offers stunning views, a peaceful cove and a picturesque harbour. We have time to enjoy this beautiful setting before making our way to our second stop, Ilfracombe, the well-known seaside resort which features a small harbour surrounded by cliffs. Here we can experience the local charm at the local independent craft shops or take a walk around the harbour with a cone of chips or an ice cream in hand. Lastly, we depart for Woolacombe, famous for its award-winning beach and the perfect final stop on this wonderful day exploring the coast.Optional Excursion Barnstaple Market - £11pp (half day)Join our optional excursion where we visit the historic town of Barnstaple, one of the UK's oldest boroughs, and famous for the Pannier Market, one of the Britain's largest indoor markets. Since Saxon times, Barnstaple has served as a market town to the surrounding countryside. You can expect a unique shopping experience with everything from local produce, flowers and crafts to prints, pictures and fashion on offer.

JG3
Hotels with a JG3 rating tend to be a more formal style of hotel, often part of a hotel chain, or are very-welcoming family-owned properties. Generally, they offer a greater range of facilities and services, and bedrooms tend to be a little more spacious with additional features. Public areas are larger and include lounge seating, bar and restaurant with good quality food served either buffet style or waiter service.

JG Explorer Coaches
JG Explorer Coaches\nWe are pleased to introduce JG Explorer - a brand-new deluxe coach, thoughtfully designed to provide an elevated coach experience and ensure your journey is special and memorable.Exclusive to the JG Travel Group, the design of these coaches has been meticulously thought through with your comfort in mind - with only 44 seats meaning more room on board and padded seats. There's improved legroom and a footrest, making certain that wherever you sit, you'll be able to relax and enjoy your journey. We know it's the small things that make a big difference in terms of ease and added convenience, so our Explorer coaches feature a floor-level, rear-mounted toilet, accessible to all customers.On-board entertainment throughout your journey is easy to find on the JG Explorer, with access to Azimut, our wireless media system, providing films and quizzes. Simply bring along your smartphone or iPad and enjoy this entertainment interruption-free, with the use of our extra reliable Wi-Fi, free to all passengers and a handy USB port at each seat.\n\nThe layout of the JG Explorer includes a floor-level, rear-mounted kitchen with a sink, an espresso machine to purchase delicious Nespresso coffee, dispensed by your driver during comfort breaks, and a fridge stocked with cold drinks and milk. Customers are welcome to help themselves to complimentary JG bottles, that can be used for refill at the built-in cold-water filter, cutting down on the need for disposable plastic bottles and doing our part for the environment.\n\nDurrant House Hotel, Bideford (JG3 rating)
The Durrant House Hotel is situated on the outskirts of the historic port town of Bideford. All rooms have en-suite Italian marble bathrooms, tea and coffee-making facilities and TV while other hotel facilities include a gym, outdoor pool (normally open June-September), bar and restaurant.