Highlights of North Devon

HIGHLIGHTS OF NORTH DEVON

 

20 – 24 July 2025

Sunday - Thursday

5 Days

From £719

 

A new tour to North Devon visiting highlight attractions of the region. Includes a ride on the Lynton & Barnstaple heritage railway line, a visit to the award-winning garden RHS Rosemoor, and the honey-bee exhibition at Quince Honey Farm.

 

 

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS

Devon   |   Barnstable - Historic ‘Capital’ of North Devon   |   Quince Honey Farm   |   RHS Rosemoor   |   Lynton & Barnstaple Railway   |   Ilfracombe   |   Bideford

 

DAY ONE – Arrival

We depart from your home and travel to Devon arriving late afternoon, tea/coffee and biscuits on arrival. Time to unpack and relax before dinner this evening.

 

DAY TWO – Quince Honey Farm and RHS Rosemoor

After a leisurely breakfast, we head to Quince Honey Farm, South Molton, to uncover the secret life of bees and the honey making process. Watch a beekeeping demo, enjoy a tour and tasting in the honey factory or explore the Nectar Garden and Seed Bar where you’ll find bee friendly seeds to take home to your own garden! In the afternoon we head on to RHS Rosemoor – an award-winning gem nestled in the Torridge Valley. This delightful garden blends formal and informal plantings to magical effect. Explore the rose gardens, the long borders, and the exotic gardens. There are delights to be found in every season at this stunning garden - from the springtime cherry blossom to the vibrant colours of the Hot Garden in the summer.

 

DAY THREE – Barnstable and Bideford

Today is Barnstable Market Day and we have the morning free to explore the town with its elegant Georgian buildings. Our afternoon visit takes us to the ancient seaport of Bideford, delightfully set on the banks of the River Torridge.

 

DAY FOUR – Ilfracombe and Lynton & Barnstaple Railway

After a leisurely breakfast this morning, we travel west to visit the Victorian seaside resort of Ilfracombe - the jewel on the North Devon Coast. Discover a quaint quayside and harbour, whitewashed villas, lovely beaches, coastal paths and an abundance of cafes and shops.

 

After lunch, we journey the short distance to enjoy a steam ride on the Lynton & Barnstaple Railway.  Board the heritage carriages to enjoy a traditional steam ride through the rolling countryside with picturesque views of the moorland and rugged coastline along the way. 

 

DAY FIVE – Departure

After breakfast this morning we leave our hotel and make our journey home with comfort stops en route.

 

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

• Luxury coach travel

• Home pick-up

• 4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast

• Tea/Coffee & Biscuits on arrival

• Porterage on arrival and departure

• Quince Honey Farm

• RHS Rosemoor

• Lynton & Barnstaple Railway.

 

THE ROYAL & FORTESCUE HOTEL, BARNSTABLE

The Royal & Fortescue hotel is situated in Barnstable town centre. Formerly a coaching inn this historic and traditional market town hotel earned its present title after patronage by King Edward VII. The hotel offers all modern facilities while retaining its charm and character. All bedrooms are ensuite with television, telephone, hairdryer, and tea & coffee making facilities. The hotel has a lift.

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

Luxury coach travel

Home pick-up

4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast

Tea/Coffee & Biscuits on arrival

Porterage on arrival and departure

Quince Honey Farm

RHS Rosemoor

Lynton & Barnstaple Railway.

 

THE ROYAL & FORTESCUE HOTEL, BARNSTABLE

The Royal & Fortescue hotel is situated in Barnstable town centre. Formerly a coaching inn this historic and traditional market town hotel earned its present title after patronage by King Edward VII. The hotel offers all modern facilities while retaining its charm and character. All bedrooms are ensuite with television, telephone, hairdryer, and tea & coffee making facilities. The hotel has a lift.

 

 HOTEL FACILITIES INCLUDE

General	Rooms	Accessibility
4 star	Tea/coffee making facilities	Lift
Bar	Television
Restaurant	Hairdryer
Lounge	Wi-Fi in all areas

 

DAYS	TOUR DATE	DEPARTS	TERMS	SUPPLEMENT
5	20 – 24 JUL 2025	SUNDAY	£719	£80 SINGLE
JONES HOLIDAYS INSURANCE			£27.28

 

Rooms are allocated on a first come first served basis and are limited. If no single supplement applies this is limited to the tour single room allocation and therefore additional cost may apply.  Prices displayed are per person unless otherwise stated. If door-to-door pick-up is included there may be additional charges for out of area. Itineraries and hotel inclusions may be subject to change. Seat numbers on the coach may be subject to change. Issues whilst on tour must be raised in the first instance with the driver. Covid-19 restrictions may apply. When making bookings you accept on behalf of yourself and your party the terms in our Trading Charter which can be found in our brochure, on our website at http://www.jonesholidays.co.uk/Jones-holidays-trading-charter, or a copy can be requested from our Sales office.  If your holiday is more than 56 days from departure, we offer a 7-day cooling off period where a full refund will be offered from the date of the initial confirmation invoice (with the exception of flight holidays).

 

The Royal & Fortescue Hotel RHS Rosemoor Quince Honey Farm