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Somerset & Devon Steam Spectacular

Somerset & Devon

Friday 19th June 26: A Johnsons Coach Holiday to Somerset & Devon

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Friday 19th to Friday 26 June 2026

 

Our first tour with a big railway theme takes you coast to coast from Somerset, where Exmoor rolls down to the sea, to the South Devon coast, with a whiff of steam nostalgia running through the heart of the tour, harking back to simpler times.

 

Look What’s Included:

  • Door to Door Service

  • Our own courier service

  • Club Class extra legroom coach

  • Fully reclining seats

  • 7 nights half board

  • Horse-drawn Great Western Canal Cruise

  • The West Somerset Railway

  • Lynton & Barnstaple Railway

  • South Devon Railway

  • Dartmouth Steam Railway & Boat Trip

 

Not included: All lunches.

Friday

Departing Henley-in-Arden we journey south west.

Saturday

After breakfast, we take a relaxing heritage train ride from Minehead to the village of Bishops Lydeard on the scenic

Sunday

Two rail attractions in one today. The Lynton & Barnstaple Railway is only a two-mile round trip through rolling hills, but our visit supports a project promising more to come. We continue 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.

Monday

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. We continue to our hotel in Torquay for 4 nights.

Tuesday

At leisure in Torquay

Wednesday

We spend time in Newton Abbot on market day, before enjoying a ride on the South Devon Railway between Buckfastleigh and Totnes.

Thursday

The Dartmouth Steam Railway has the best of both worlds, with stunning views of the seaside on one side, then the serene Dart Estuary on the other. We complete our rail and sail day with a one-hour cruise on the beautiful River Dart.

3* The Northfield Hotel, Minehead

The Northfield Hotel is located on the lower slopes of North Hill. 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 where you can enjoy a drink as well as plenty of indoor areas to relax and enjoy your surroundings.�The restaurant is spread over three areas with a relaxed atmosphere.

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

 

 

3* The Headland Hotel, Torquay

Majestically overlooking Meadfoot Beach and the sea, the Headland is around 15 minutes walk to the beach and centre. Originally built for the Russian royal family, the hotel offers dining at leisure and 2 nights entertainment. Rooms are en-suite and have tv, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. Bars, restaurant, lounge and gardens.

Mobility Grade: 3 The hotel has a lift to most floors.

 

 

Supplements:

Single Room: £Nil Holiday Insurance £46

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

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