Devon Heaven
Holiday brief
Here is the perfect opportunity to enjoy four days of “Devon Heaven” based at our country hotel near Pinhoe. The region through which we travel
boasts a variety of scenery with rolling hills, winding rivers and coastal
views to behold. An exciting itinerary encompasses some major highlights with
the likes of the West Somerset, South Devon and Paignton/Kingswear steam
railways accompanying a glorious river cruise on the Dart and, even, a visit to
the
“Greatest Copper Port in Queen Victoria’s Empire” – here’s how it goes:-
Dart delights
OUTLINE ITINERARY
Saturday – We meet at Exeter about lunchtime, then by rail on the branch line to Exmouth,
before heading to Beer for model railways and steam at Pecorama. Next we are
off to Seaton to enjoy a lovely tram ride along the River Axe to Colyton. The
day concludes by local train from Honiton to Pinhoe.
Sunday – Our first big day out commences by train on the Tarka Line to Barnstaple. We
then head to Woody Bay for the historic Lynton
& Barnstaple Steam Railway. After a round trip and refreshments we travel via
Lynmouth and down Porlock Hill, enjoying spectacular coastal scenery en route,
to Minehead. An afternoon of steam on the West Somerset Railway is followed by
a pleasantly rural drive down the Exe Valley to Pinhoe.
Bank Holiday Monday – This outstanding circular tour takes us to South Devon and features our steam
and river combination. We link the South Devon Railway between Totnes and
Buckfastleigh, the beautiful River Dart sailing from Totnes to
Dartmouth/Kingswear and the steam railway from Kingswear to Paignton.
All this is melded into a classic Inside Track
OUR HOTEL
The Gypsy Hill Hotel, Pinhoe
What a gem! Set in three acres of landscaped gardens this is the perfect
secluded retreat to enjoy your evenings. Its hill top location affords
far-reaching views across Devon and towards the coast. A very pleasant
panoramic restaurant and bar complement the hotel and all rooms have the usual
amenities, including hair dryers.
day out and is concluded with one of Brunel’s most scenic rail rides around the coast from Paignton to Exeter.
Tuesday – A super final day is in store as we commence with a scenic branch-line journey
around brooding Dartmoor to Okehampton. Our next
“port of call” sees us at Morwelham Quay for its historic port and mine workings. There is time to ride on the miner’s tramway and to visit the various attractions before we transfer to either
Totnes or St Austell for early afternoon homeward bound trains.
Date & Price
Tour Ref: DH4/1
Saturday May 24th (4 days)
£409.00
Price Variation
Single supplement £15.00 per night
Steam on the English Riviera
