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Railways of Somerset & the Devon Coast

September 2020 - September 2021

5 days from £499pp

This five-day tour sees you travelling on no less than five different railways along the beautiful Somerset and Devon coasts. Highlights include riding both the Dartmouth Steam Railway and river boat, plus experiencing the famous Lyton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway.
  • Join the West Somerset Railway from Bishops Lydeard to Minehead
  • Enjoy a ride on the Lynton & Barnstaple Railway 
  • Embrace unforgettable scenery from Lynton and Lynmouth Funicular Cliff Railway 
  • A ride on the South Devon Railway from Buckfastleigh to Totnes 
  • Take a ride on the Dartmouth Steam Railway and river boat 
  • Visit the historic village of Dunster 
Rolling country meadows and glistening blue sea go hand in hand to create a holiday of dreams for any heritage rail enthusiasts. Keeping close to the market town of Tiverton, we enjoy scenic journeys on no less than five different railways, providing you with your perfect escape. From Buckfastleigh to Totnes, Bishops Lydeard to Minehead - and more... it’s time to sit back and relax as we travel in style through this beautiful corner of English countryside – we promise to make it one you will never forget.

Your Accommodation

Best Western Tiverton

★★★
Overview

Set in two and a half acres of mature gardens on the edge of the delightful market town of Tiverton, the Best Western Hotel is ideally located being just 7 miles from Tiverton train station and with public transport links close by. Spacious guest rooms are on the ground and first floors of the hotel. Each room is tastefully furnished and offers all the facilities for a comfortable stay.

Hotel Facilities & Amenities

The hotel’s Gallery Restaurant serves a full English breakfast with locally sourced produce. Dinner is a 3-course carvery-style menu with a choice of starters served at the table, buffet-style main course, and choice of desert from the desert table with tea or coffee. Drinks can be enjoyed in the hotel’s comfortable bar. There is complimentary parking on site with electric car charge point, and hotel guests have complimentary use of the pool and gym at the nearby Exe Valley Leisure Centre in Tiverton.

Room Facilities & Amenities

Standard Rooms

Available as a double/twin share, or for sole occupancy, these rooms are spacious, comfortable and carefully designed to give you the benefit of a restful night's sleep.

All rooms are equipped with the following:

  • En-suite bathroom featuring bath with shower over
  • Heating
  • Flat screen Satellite TV with iPod docking
  • Hairdryer
  • Complimentary WiFi
  • Telephone
  • Tea/Coffee making facilities
  • Iron & ironing board

Please note: The bedrooms are situated on the ground and first floor. There is no lift to the bedrooms on first floor which is accessed by approx. 20 steps, so please advise us if you require a ground floor room.