Sidmouth & South Devon

Day 1

Depart the local area with a lunch stop on route, arriving at our hotel in Sidmouth late afternoon. This glorious regency seaside town is nestled into the Jurassic Coast and yet enjoys a largely flat town centre. The highly regarded Royal York & Faulkner Hotel is positioned in the centre of the elegant Esplanade.

Day 2

This morning, we make our way to Bridport, a lively and vibrant market town with a rich, rope-making heritage. The town is a hive of activity with an eclectic mix of interesting shops, cafes and restaurants that give the town a wonderfully welcoming atmosphere. We hop back on the coach and travel the short journey to the dramatic cliffs of the Jurassic Coast at the village of West Bay. West Bay has enjoyed a surge in popularity in recent years thanks to ITV's smash hit Drama Broadchurch starring David Tennant and Olivia Colman being filmed here. It's not hard to see why the location was chosen. West Bay offers some stunning landscapes to explore with breath-taking views from the cliff tops surrounding the village.

Day 3

A day at leisure in Sidmouth. Visit the magnificent Connaught Gardens for a relaxing sit amongst the many "rooms" of colourful planting, enjoy the compact town centre, or while away some time on the promenade or beach. An optional visit to The Donkey Sanctuary this afternoon.

Day 4

This morning, we make our way to the Cathedral city of Exeter, where we discover one of the oldest and most beautiful cities in England with Exeter's Red Coat Guides. Enjoy a guided coach tour of the city, followed by an easy walking tour of Cathedral Close and time at leisure to explore the city's many attractions, shops and restaurants

Day 5

Departing after breakfast we travel home with a lunch stop on route, arriving back early evening.

D=Dinner, B=Breakfast