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‘GREAT BREAKS’ WITH BREND HOTELS TO SIDMOUTH
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The Belmont Hotel
Here at Johnsons, we have a passion for ‘luxury travel’, a fact that has been endorsed by our long and successful partnership with the Brend Hotels Group. Once again, we are pleased to feature the popular Belmont Hotel in Sidmouth where first-rate Devon hospitality awaits, where you will discover impeccable standards of a bygone age.
Your Holiday Itinerary
Day 1 We depart from Henley in the morning, travelling to Devon, arriving early afternoon in Sidmouth for our 2-night stay.
Day 2 A free day to explore Sidmouth. In the afternoon, make the most of our hotels luxurious surroundings.
Day 3 Tucked away in a corner of East Devon, is the beautiful, unspoilt Axe Valley and the friendly, coastal resort of Seaton. The town’s unique tramway, which operates between Seaton, Colyford and Colyton, travels alongside the River Axe estuary through two nature reserves and giving an unrivalled view of the abundant wading bird life. Return home during the early evening.
Your Great Break Includes
✓ One Boarding Point here at Henley-in-Arden
✓ Luxury Traveller Coach with ‘First Class’ Seating & Legroom
✓ Our Own Courier Service
✓ 2 nights dinner, bed & breakfast
✓ Outlined excursions
Not Included: All lunches.
Tour Departs: 9.00am
Returns By: 6.00pm
A luxurious former Victorian summer residence, the hotel retains much of its tranquility and charm. It stands at the end of Sidmouth’s striking esplanade and is just a short stroll from the town centre. Elegant restaurant, bar/lounge, delightful gardens and use of superb leisure facilities at the Victoria Hotel next door. Mobility Grade: 3. Locality: Fairly level. Hotel: Occasional steps, some bedrooms have steps inside the rooms. Lift to all floors.
Supplements
Single Room: £10 (Both Dates) | Sea View: £30 (Both Dates)
Single Sea View: £40 | Deluxe Sea View: £70 (Both Dates) | Holiday Insurance: £23 (All prices are per person & are for the entire tour)
LUXURY TRAVELLER TO THE ENGLISH RIVIERA The Belgrave Sands Hotel
EXETER GREAT BREAK Including an excursion to Sidmouth
14 – Sun 16 July 2023
There is nothing like a blast of sea air to rejuvenate and relax, especially on the beautiful south coast of England. This lovely break is centred on the beautiful English Riviera, a section of Devonian coastline dotted with idyllic seaside resorts, unspoilt coves and picturepostcard towns. We visit some of these delightful towns from our base in the traditional resort of Torquay.
Your Holiday Itinerary
Your Great Break Includes
✓ One Boarding Point here at Henley-in-Arden
✓ Luxury Traveller Coach with ‘First Class’ Seating & Legroom
✓ Our Own Courier Service
✓ 2 nights half board
✓ Outlined excursions
Not Included: All lunches.
Friday Enjoy a leisurely journey to Torquay, arriving during the afternoon. One of Britain’s most famous resorts, it is situated at the heart of 22 miles of unspoilt coastline, it is often referred to as the “English Riviera”. It has a mild climate, sparkling blue waters and in its beautiful public gardens, you will see subtropical plants and palm trees. With something to offer everyone, no wonder it is so popular. Saturday Why not join us for a half-day excursion to Brixham and Paignton? We head first to Brixham, a pretty fishing port with a bustling waterside fringed by colourful houses on the surrounding hillsides. The harbour is also home to a replica of Sir Francis Drake’s ship, the Golden Hind. We then spend some time in Paignton with its long, sandy beaches, lively seafront and fantastic views across Torbay. Sunday A leisurely morning in Torquay before returning home after lunch.
Devon’s unofficial capital is a vibrant and historically industrious city on the shores of the famous River Exe – the perfect place for an alfresco meal. From its striking Gothic cathedral to its picture-perfect Tudor and Victorian architecture, this 2,000-year-old Devonshire city has plenty of stories to tell and endless nooks and crannies to explore.
Your Holiday Itinerary
Sunday Enjoy a leisurely journey to Exeter, where we can discover 2,000 years of history in its heritage attractions, such as the Gothic St Peter’s Cathedral and the Roman City Wall. Explore beneath the city’s streets at Exeter’s Underground Passages, medieval passages originally built to bring fresh water into the city in medieval times. From here, we continue to our hotel for our 2-night stay.
Your Great Break Includes
✓ One Boarding Point here at Henley-in-Arden
✓ Club Class Extra Legroom Coach
✓ Our Own Courier Service
✓ 2 nights half board
✓ Outlined excursions
Not Included: All lunches.
Monday A day excursion to the seaside resort of Sidmouth. Nestling beneath the majestic red cliffs and green hills of the sublime surrounding countryside, this unspoilt esplanade and town have a timeless charm and elegance that is preserved from times past. Pleasant walks run into the neighbouring bay or up to the tearooms of the delightful cliff-top Connaught Gardens and of course there’s great shopping too.
Tuesday Departing our hotel, we visit the beautiful family resort of Exmouth, with its 2-mile-long seafront, lovely cliff walks with stunning views of the bay. It has an excellent beach and plenty of sea front attractions that will keep everyone entertained for a few hours before returning home during the afternoon.
Located next to the seafront it is just a short level walk to the town and harbour. Facilities include swimming pool, gymnasium and spa, restaurant, lounge bar and dance floor with nightly entertainment. All bedrooms feature walk-in shower, flat screen TV, internet access, iron and board, mini-fridge, hairdryer, digital safe, plus tea and coffee facilities. Lift access to most rooms. The Belgrave Sands is a totally non-smoking hotel.
Single Room: Nil | Double for Sole Use: £50 | Holiday Insurance: £23
(All prices are per person & are for the entire tour)
The 4-star Mercure Exeter Rougemont Hotel is an elegant Victorian building situated less than a 10 minutes’ walk from the hulking red-brick Royal Albert Memorial Museum and a mere 10 minutes’ stroll from Exeter Quay and you can reach the City Centre in about a 10-minute walk and is an ideal starting point for visiting Queen Street. 98 bedrooms, restaurant & lounge/bar.
Supplements
Single Room: £60 | Holiday Insurance £23
(All prices are per person & are for the entire tour)
BIDEFORD & NORTH DEVON
The Royal Hotel
As the River Torridge tumbles towards the coast, it passes some of North Devon’s loveliest towns and villages before meeting the sea. The biggest of these towns, once North Devon’s principal port, is Bideford, with its ancient stone bridge and working harbour.
Your Holiday Itinerary
BARNSTAPLE & THE NORTH DEVON COAST
The Park Hotel
Your Great Break Includes
✓ One Boarding Point here at Henley-in-Arden
✓ Club Class Extra Legroom Coach
✓ Our Own Courier Service
✓ 2 nights half board
✓ Outlined excursions
Not Included: All lunches.
Friday We depart from Henley in the morning, travelling to Devon, arriving late afternoon at the Royal Hotel Bideford for our 2-night stay.
Saturday Enjoy the charm and friendly atmosphere of Barnstaple’s Pannier Market, one of Britain’s largest indoor markets, where there’s something for everyone. Largely unchanged in over 150 years, you will discover a wide range of stalls, with everything from fresh local produce, flowers and crafts, to prints and pictures, fashion and much more. Ideally located on the bustling High Street, the market is a must-see attraction for all visitors to the town.
Sunday Departing our hotel we travel to Lynton & Lynmouth situated on the north coast of Devon, then onwards through ‘Little Switzerland’ to Dunster which houses over 200 listed buildings preserved so that generations can enjoy the historic qualities of this unique village. Return home during the early evening.
Explore the rugged coastline which affords dramatic seascapes and enjoy a typical warm welcome to another of the prestigious Brend Hotels. From the moment you arrive, you are guaranteed the warmest of West Country welcomes, luxury accommodation and the personal service of the highest quality.
Your Holiday Itinerary
Your Great Break Includes
✓ One Boarding Point here at Henley-in-Arden
✓ Club Class Extra Legroom Coach
✓ Our Own Courier Service
✓ 2 nights half board
✓ Outlined excursions
Not Included: All lunches.
Sunday We depart from Henley in the morning, travelling to Devon, arriving late afternoon at The Park Hotel, Barnstaple for our 2-night stay.
Monday Perched on a hillside on the rugged North Devon coast, the quaint fishing village of Appledore welcomes visitors to explore its attractive maze of winding cobbled streets lined with the prettiest of pastel-coloured houses, decorated with cheery hanging baskets and a scattering of lobster pots. We return in the afternoon for free time in Barnstaple – A former river port located on the lowest crossing point of the River Taw, it is possibly the oldest borough in the United Kingdom. Tuesday After breakfast we visit the seaside resort of Ilfracombe. Explore the seafront, gardens, the many shops, galleries, cafes and maritime pubs before returning home during the late afternoon.
The Park Hotel, Barnstaple HHHH
Standing at the eastern end of the ancient Bideford Bridge, the Royal Hotel is steeped in history. As Bideford’s finest hotel, you can rely on the Royal for a warm Brend Hotels welcome among stylish and peaceful surroundings. Regency Restaurant, lounge and bar area. Mobility Grade: 4. Location and hotel fairly level, slight hill into town. Lift to all floors.
The Park Hotel is set in a quiet corner of the bustling market town of Barnstaple, a level 15-minute stroll into the shops, bars & restaurants of the town centre. The elegant, comfortable bedrooms offer every modern facility with special attention to detail.
Spacious restaurant, bar & lounge, sun terrace overlooking Rock Park. Mobility Grade: 3. Locality is generally flat. Most rooms are on the 1st floor, with a limited number of ground floor rooms available in the Garden Court Annexe, 100m from main entrance. Lift access to most floors. Supplements Single
