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Luxury Rail & Sail of South Devon
Experience South Devon's exquisite highlights while indulging in the opulence of the Belmont Hotel, Sidmouth. Once a Victorian family's summer residence, the hotel spans three acres of award-winning, beautiful gardens. Here, you can enjoy the celebrated restaurant and chic bedrooms adorned with contemporary décor. Journey aboard the South Devon Railway, delve into Exeter and its profound history, and relish a picturesque cruise to the Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, or meander along the wonderful River Exe.
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- 4 nights hotel with English breakfast
- 4 evening meals
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
5 days from £729pp
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Local departure by coach or Door-to-Door Service then on to Belmont Hotel in Sidmouth for a four-night stay.
From the castellated entrance to a warm greeting by our frock-coated doorman, you will realise you are in a world apart. In a prime location only yards from the beach and the Esplanade, our luxury hotel maintains the impeccable standards of a bygone age.
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Today, we journey along the South Devon Railway. With a lovely, scenic route along the River Dart between Buckfastleigh and Totnes, the railway is a beloved tourist attraction. Home to a range of vintage locomotives and carriages, it is the longest established steam railway in the South West.
We then enjoy a visit to Buckfast Abbey. Located in Dartmoor National Park, it is a work of early 20th-century craftsmanship, built by Benedictine monks. A place of true historical and religious significance, today the abbey is home to a community of Roman Catholic Benedictine monks.
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Today, we visit Exeter. With a rich and long history, an imposing Roman wall, and the beautiful Quayside, Exeter is a charming and vibrant city. Home to the award-winning Royal Albert Memorial Museum, visitors can explore the city’s 2,000-year history under one roof! The city, situated on the River Ex, also features the iconic Exeter Cathedral, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture.
For November and December departures, Exeter also hosts a wonderful Christmas market.
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Today we visit Exmouth, one of the oldest and most scenic seaside towns in Devon. Known for its two miles of sandy beach, the town is framed by the majestic cliffs of the Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can visit the fabulous independent shops and dine at wonderful restaurants.
For summer departures, we board the Stuart Line Cruise. Sit back and relax as we see England’s only natural UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Jurassic Coast, from the water. We sail through time, taking in the most incredible views of this 185-million-year-old geological portrait.
For November and December departures, we embark on a festive cruise experience with Stuart Lines. Along calm and sheltered waters of the River Exe, we enjoy covered, heated lower decks and cosy blankets, as well as great views from the upper outside deck. On this festively decorated boat, enjoy a homemade mulled wine and warm mince pie.
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Return home.
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Accommodation
You will stay for four nights at the 4-star Belmont Hotel in Sidmouth.
The Belmont Hotel
Originally the summer residence of a grand Victorian family, the 4-star Belmont Hotel is located just yards from the Esplanade and beach at Sidmouth. Retaining the standards and ambience of a bygone era, your stay will be filled with charm and elegance from the start as you are greeted by a frock-coated doorman. The first-class cuisine in the Belmont Restaurant is complemented by the stylish décor and wonderful atmosphere, with the smart dress code of jackets and ties adding a welcomed touch of formality, whilst the three acres of award-winning gardens – with a sun terrace and woodland walking trail – is perfect for escaping the hustle and bustle of daily life. Guests can enjoy the use of the sister hotel’s leisure facilities, including a swimming pool, sauna and spa.
Hotel Facilities
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Silver Service Coach
More than simply your method of transport, Silver Service offers a coach with added comfort and facilities, such as deluxe reclining seats with leather headrests, an onboard entertainment system, and a spacious rear lounge so you can socialise with your fellow passengers.
Silver Service Features
- Specially designed reclining seats, with leather headrests, footrests and extra legroom.
- A spacious rear lounge where you can relax, socialise and get to know your fellow passengers.
- Our onboard entertainment and satellite navigation system makes your journey fly by.
- Free personal headphones mean you can tune into the music channel, listen to the radio or watch DVDs being played by your crew.
- Personal tables so you can enjoy your refreshments in comfort as you take in the passing scenery.
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