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Minehead & Spectacular Somerset

Minehead & Spectacular Somerset

Mon 10 - Fri 14 Aug A Holiday To Somerset With Johnsons Coaches

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Monday 10th – Friday 14th August 2026

 

Minehead is where Exmoor meets the sea. Sitting on the very edge of the National Park, it is ideal for lovers of the coast and the countryside and offers traditional seaside fun, with its promenade and long, sandy beach, and pebble beach near the harbour, which stretches for a mile and gives views across the Bristol Channel to Wales.

 

Look What’s Included

 

  • Door to Door Service

  • Our own courier service

  • Luxury Traveller Coach with ‘First Class’ seating & legroom

  • Fully reclining seats

  • Complimentary on board hot and cold drinks

  • Free Wi-Fi and USB charging points

  • 4 nights half board

  • Welcome drinks reception

  • Horse-drawn Great Western Canal Cruise

  • The West Somerset Railway

  • Cleeve Abbey

 

Not included:  All lunches.

 

Monday

Departing Henley-in-Arden we journey south west.

Tuesday

This morning we drive to Tiverton, where we enjoy a 1 ½ cruise on the Great Western Canal on-board one of the last remaining horse-drawn barges in Great Britain. The 'Tivertonian' is a truly unique living heritage from a time before steam! The canal was built in 1814 for primary use of the lime trade and stretches for 11 miles.

Wednesday

After breakfast, we take a relaxing heritage train ride from Minehead to the village of Bishops Lydeard on the scenic West Somerset Railway. Next, we visit Cleeve Abbey, one of Somerset's undiscovered jewels.

Thursday

Today, our included excursion takes us along the North Devon Coast, to the charming twin resorts of Lynton and Lynmouth, spectacularly situated on the northern edge of the Exmoor National Park and linked by a cliff railway.

Friday

Departing after breakfast we visit historic Dunster. From here we commence our journey homeward.

3* The Northfield Hotel, Minehead    

                                                                                                

Facility Symbols: * 3-Star * En Suite Bedrooms * TV * Hairdryer * Hospitality Tray * Lift

The Northfield Hotel is located on the lower slopes of North Hill in nearly 2 acres of landscaped gardens. All rooms are well appointed, with en-suite bath or shower, digital TV, tea facilities and complementary Wi-Fi. Facilities include a heated indoor swimming pool and outside there are lovely terraces. The restaurant is spread over three areas with a relaxed atmosphere.

 

Mobility Grade: 4 Easy access throughout with lift to all floors.

 

Supplements:

Single Room: £Nil                                               Holiday Insurance £38

(All prices are per person & are for the entire tour)

 

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